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Tim McDonagh

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Dublin based, rugby, opera, skiing, current affairs, not necessarily in that order or at the same time. Unsolicited or irrelevant DMs likely will be a block.

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Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · 1d

Excellent funny timetravelling Deidamia at Wexford Opera. Sophie Junker is wonderful. Light and visuals stand out. Deserves to travel widely afterwards

Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · May 29

Such a clever funny L'elisir d'amore by @IrishNatOpera . Brilliant casting direction music and singing at The Gaiety

Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · Mar 25

I thought it was really very good. Only the Steurman scene where the crews meet was a bit off. I think they must have heeded your review!

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Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · Mar 25

Delighted to able to see INO's first Wagner, The Flying Dutchman. Really excellent singing and sound from the orchestra.

The Flying Dutchman opera at Bord Gais Energy Theatre

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Bionic Mecha Laura 🎃 @bioniclaura.bsky.social · Mar 1

Rest in peace Pat Ingoldsby, a true Dublin character. May your crossing be easy.

The poem I visualise my death by Pat Ingoldsby
I will go down to the waters edge in Malahide,
Because it is time.
Da will be there in the boat.
He will smile.
'You're coming over' he will say.
He knows.
'Yes I am. It's lovely to see you.'
'Come on' he will say, 'Ta is waiting'.
A smile of joy will warm me.
He will not need to help me over the side.
Everything will be easy.
Da will pull on the oats
And away we will go
Crossing over
To the island
Forever
Getting there.

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Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · Feb 23

Why did they put the roof on before excavating the floor? #thegreathouserevival

Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · Feb 1

Great to see the pointsn from outside the 40m. Teams still can be slow with the passing ,new rules #DngVAth #DonVDub #gaa

Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · Feb 1

Great that the players decide it and the ref facilitates and there is no unnecessary noise about the ref

Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · Feb 1

Great to have both. Prendergast shades for me. Has a spark. Crowley was great when on, more reliable, bigger

Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · Feb 1

Crowley in with a shout. Did really well when on

Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · Feb 1

Great result for Ireland l, great test for both. Things to work on. England fought for Bp. Curries top form #IreVEng

Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · Feb 1

Gibson-Park putting his name on lions 9. Crowley Irish 10 #IREvENG

Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · Feb 1

Cracking try from Aki. Ireland have momentum 10-10 #IREvENG

Tim McDonagh @timmcdonagh.bsky.social · Feb 1

Smith is a major force. Lions 10 #IreVEng #6Nations

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Druid Theatre @druidtheatre.bsky.social · Jan 27

Calling all artists in the west!

If you're still without power following the storms, you're very welcome to visit The Mick Lally Theatre today to warm up and charge your devices 🌩️🔌🔋

We'll be open from 11am to 7pm ❤️