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John Barrington

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Irish 24/7/365 carer A D10 Dubliner living in rural Longford Once wrote, took photos, delivered post Partial to a bowl of Coddle

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John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 14h

Unconvincing, and a distinct lack of confidence #IrlArm

John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 15h

Dudu Awat in goal for Armenia #IrlArm

John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 15h

The manager and coaching of this Ireland side is disastrous.
Can they not see what’s going on, and the shape on the pitch? #IrlArm

John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 16h

Ro, there nothing worse

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John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 16h

🤣🤣🤣

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John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 17h

Really, that’s your take?
How about €140 for 10 days for someone over 70 as against €132k for ICU treatment, surgery, amd repatriation?

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Ciaránavirus @sarklor.bsky.social · 19h

Thank goodness Mary Harney has made it known she supports Humphreys, what kind of election could survive without the kiss of death from the worst fucking people in Irish politics?

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John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 17h

Why do people travel away on holiday without appropriate insurance with medical cover?
It’s a relatively inexpensive sum for peace of mind, both yours and your relatives. #Speirgorm

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Carole (Ducky) (IrPsych) @caroleducky.bsky.social · 21h

That poor security guard at Wilson’s Hospital school. Enoch Burke using him to record an engineered ‘confrontation’, followed by a self-serving, sanctimonious piece to camera.

The level of racism directed at that security guard in the comments under Burke’s video is disgusting.

#SpeirGorm

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Dean Buckley @deanbuckley.bsky.social · 21h

disabled people and carers have been left off the agenda in this election, so we're putting ourselves on it. looking forward to this event

register here: www.catherineconnollyforpresident.ie/rights-of-di...

A poster with a photographic collage in the centre. Text reads Catherine Connolly and Disabled people &
Carers for Connolly present: Rights of Disabled People and Carers, a panel discussion, Alannah Uí Geargáin,
Mary Lou McDonald, Blezzing Dada, Tom Clonan, Emma Ward. 16th oct 1.30pm
The Helix, Dublin & streamed online. The collage features head and shoulder images of each of the speakers with Catherine Connolly in the middle and is bordered by a yellow spiral design in a similar style to the rest of Catherine Connolly's campaign marketing. The poster features two logos, a 'CC' in red at the top and a green 'disabled people and carers for Connolly' at the bottom. The background to the image looks like a green paper.

Text reads: event info: The event will take place in The Gallery Room of The Helix, DCU, D09 FW22 pictured above. The event will start at 1.30 and will last around 90 minutes. The event will be fully hybrid and will be recorded. The venue is wheelchair accessible. This event will be ISL interpreted. This is a relaxed event, you can make noise, stim or move if you need. Free FFP2 masks available and we ask that those who are able wear them to protect our immunocompromised friends. Any other accessibility requirements please let us know at admin@connollyforpresident.ie . Above the text is an image of where the talk will be held, it is a medium sized room with yellow walls and a small stage with 5 relaxed arm chairs on it. There is a blue projection screen behind the chairs. In the foreground are 4 rows of empty chairs either side of an aisle

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John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 1d

Have a look at the logic

Memories
On this day
9 years ago
John Barrington is - feeling sore at
Midland Regional Hospital.
14 Oct 2016 • 8:
Eating hospital breakfast and asked what I'd like for lunch.
Boiled fish, fried fish or ham/chicken salad.
What's the fish I enquired?
'I told you it's boiled fish or fried fish'.
Can't beat that for logic

John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 1d

You’re both always in my thoughts

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John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 1d

Well that’s me done with flu and Covid vaccines for winter 25/26

John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 1d

When you read who the backers of who’s are you won’t be surprised

www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-n...

Eddie Hobbs joins Spoil Your Vote campaign as it officially launches

The campaign is asking those unhappy with either of the presidential candidates to spoil their vote

www.irishmirror.ie

John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 2d

Alan Kelly being Alan Kelly #Áras25

John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 2d

Scarlet for her Ma

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Reg Coppinger @regcoppinger.bsky.social · 2d

A challenge has been set!

Cathy @cathyby.bsky.social · 2d

#SmearTheBejaysis is such a fab cultural lens into Ireland. Someone should write a book on it 😁

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John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 2d

Heather Humphreys making an utter fool of herself in this debate.

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John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 3d

Catherine Connolly Holy Water Font at her front door contains vodka and is refilled daily
#SmearTheBejaysis

John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 3d

It is in Catherine Connolly’s larder 😂

I haven’t seen it in years. Probably well withdrawn from Market .,

John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 3d

Called into Catherine Connolly and she made a pot of tea from used Barry’s teabags, and spread Blueband on the stale scones - dunno which was worse
#SmearTheBejaysis

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John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 3d

I’d imagine if they polled now after your hashtag has been live she’d be in a deep depressive negative

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Gavan Reilly @gavreilly.com · 3d

#Aras25 poll: Business Post/Red C
(October 1-7, MoE 3%)

ℹ️ Sampling began before Gavin’s withdrawal

Connolly 36
Humphreys 25
Gavin 12
undecided 27

After Gavin eliminated:
Connolly 39
Humphreys 31

W/o undecideds:
Connolly 56
Humphreys 44

www.businesspost.ie/article/red-...

Red C Poll: Connolly leads but Heather gains from Gavin exit

www.businesspost.ie

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Connolly for President @catherinegalway.bsky.social · 3d

“My vision is of a new Ireland - one that is inclusive, progressive, creative and fair. It is not about victory for one side, but partnership between all. I want to use the Presidency to encourage inclusive discussion about the future – to create...

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John Barrington @johnbarrington.bsky.social · 3d

It may be 23 years on but there’s still other fuckers making the claim.

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