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Jan 20
A woman scammed out of €25,000 by a Catfish pretending to be Coldplay's Chris Martin is taking her bank to court in a bid to recoup her money
Greater protections for those duped by scammers exist in Northern Ireland than South
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“Generators for Christmas”! As I met #Roscommon residents still coming to terms with Storm #Eowyn- ‘Revisiting one of the big news stories of 2025 @drivetimerte @RTERadio1
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The Main Street in Blackrock flooded earlier today with strong waves overtopping the sea wall in the County Louth village - Padraig Martin sent us in these images...
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8 Dec 2025
“Not enough #Christmas lights in Edenderry to lift the darkness” after “murderous, inhumane” petrol bomb attack that killed 4yr old Tadgh Farrell & Mary Holt, 60. ‘Reporting from #Offaly @drivetimerte @RTERadio1
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2 Dec 2025
With up 5 million parcels to be sorted at An Post’s #Athlone Mail Centre before #Christmas - I’m lending a hand! @drivetimerte @Postvox
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28 Nov 2025
Tears, Laughter & Tea ☕️! #Galway Grief Cafe is looking for a new venue as it hosts November Remembrance events this weekend. ‘Speaking to those involved @drivetimerte 4-6 @RTERadio1 m.facebook.com/1000833901685…
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27 Nov 2025
“Convinced Niamh would be alive todayif proper cardiology tests” were done at University Hospital #Limerick- 16 yr olds grieving mum Carolynn reacts to Medical Misadventure Verdict at Inquest @drivetimerte @RTERadio1
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18 Nov 2025
Concerns about a so-called “Pill Box Tax” as Pharmacists say hikes of up to €50 will affect many “Blister Pack” patients- ‘Reporting @drivetimerte 4pm @RTERadio1 @IrishPatients
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24 Oct 2025
Asst. @GardaTraffic Comm. Catharina Gunne urging safety for #BankHoliday traffic & #Halloween 🎃break with @RSAIreland & Emergency Services in #Galway @drivetimerte
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9 Sep 2025
Calls for more awareness & support for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder as new @RCSI_Irl research says Ireland has 3rd highest #FASD rate but lacks adequate services @drivetimerte @RTERadio1 @FASDIreland
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8 Sep 2025
#Aras Factor! The #Kerry Auditions! 14 Independent Presidential Hopefuls seeking support from Kerry Councillors at first of many meetings in Tralee. I’ll have a roundup of the runners & riders @drivetimerte @RTERadio1
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4 Sep 2025
Ireland’s 1st Wheelchair Accessible Outdoor PreSchool! I visited Cnoc na nOg in Straide, Co. #Mayo @drivetimerte @RTERadio1 @SsPeterPaulNS1
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21 Aug 2025
Presenting @drivetimerte with @ClaireBrockTV including US #Tariffs clarity for Pharma but not Alcohol, Latest Insurance Hikes, #LeavingCert results advice & the new rules to end secrecy around salaries @RTERadio1 4.30
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20 Aug 2025
Presenting @drivetimerte this eve including Latest on #Aras25 from SF & a possible new Independent, MSF in #Gaza, where’s the #Cork City Taskforce? & calls to stop the sell off of 79% of Dublin Homes to landlords @RTERadio1 4.30
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19 Aug 2025
Presenting @drivetimerte with @ClaireBrockTV including whether FG Contest for #Aras25 is already over? @BarryLenihan & calls for an urgent FF meeting. Also #Student Digs, #Drone Disquiet from @UnaKelly3 & more @RTERadio1
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18 Aug 2025
Back presenting @drivetimerte today with latest from Whitehouse talks on #RussiaUkraineWar, @BarryLenihan on FG’s new plans for #PresidentialElection, Biking 🚴 #backtoschool2025 & where your recycled clothes really end up? Join me @RTERadio1 4.30
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8 Aug 2025
Join me @drivetimerte 4.30 including Global calls for Israel to Halt full #Gaza takeover, the Unsolved #Mayo Murder Inquiry into death of Joe Deacy, & #RyanTubridy’s €150K repayment to RTÉ
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7 Aug 2025
Join me & @ClaireBrockTV @drivetimerte including Nurses appeal over racist attacks on migrant workers, teacher shortages & career breaks & tips on how to break your smartphone addiction! @RTERadio1 4.30
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6 Aug 2025
Join me @drivetimerte this eve including former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert on full military occupation of Gaza, @Barnardos_IRL on Back to School Pressures & why you might need another holiday after summer travels with the kids! @RTERadio1 4.30
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