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David Lane
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The more I know, the less I understand
It’s difficult to imagine how even #Mandelson can come back from this one… #EpsteinFiles
February 2, 2026 at 8:15 PM
That’s Spurs, United and Chelsea who have all done us a favour this season! 😬 #COYG #AFC
February 1, 2026 at 6:31 PM
February 1, 2026 at 3:53 PM
While he does deserve credit for this, it is notable that he has very little to say about the multiple human rights abuses in Abu Dhabi.... sports.yahoo.com/articles/pep...
Pep Guardiola gives pro-Palestine speech in Barcelona
Pep Guardiola voiced his support for Palestinian children at a concert in Barcelona on Thursday evening.
sports.yahoo.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:52 PM
On his day, still the country’s best current affairs presenter.

www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-r...
‘To be honest I’m a bit overwhelmed’: Pat Kenny signs off after more than four decades of daily radio
Radio: Vetaran broadcaster is flooded with messages from wellwishers as he leaves his weekday slot on Newstalk
www.irishtimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Few things are more certain than Unai Emery’s Villa team winning the Europa League.
January 29, 2026 at 9:48 PM
This must be the most January of all Januarys. #FluichsSake
January 29, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Reposted by David Lane
Jim Gavin steps down as chair of North East Inner City Taskforce

www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Jim Gavin steps down as chair of North East Inner City Taskforce
Former presidential candidate was responsible for leading the taskforce and was appointed to the role in 2023
www.irishtimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Brando coming on for #Arsenal. #AFC #COYG #UCL
January 28, 2026 at 9:38 PM
North Cork school picks up Teagasc award for soil project www.echolive.ie/corknews/ari...
North Cork school picks up Teagasc award for soil project
The second year students impressed the judges with their project, which was an investigation into soil organic matter in North Cork.
www.echolive.ie
January 28, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Gardaí now believe #Cork couple who went missing 35 years ago never left Ireland
www.independent.ie/irish-news/g...
www.independent.ie
January 27, 2026 at 3:42 PM
PSA: #OnlyConnect grand final on now
January 26, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Expect some wobbles on the FF backbenches over the next few days…. www.independent.ie/irish-news/f...
Fianna Fáil support plummets to 15pc as nearly half voters want Micheál Martin replaced- poll
The support for Fianna Fáil has plunged to 15pc, marking the lowest level since the general election, a new poll has shown.
www.independent.ie
January 25, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Tbh #RTEnews may as well move its whole operation to Washington at this stage considering the extensive amount of coverage it affords the US.
January 24, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Bournemouth and Liverpool should play every week! #PL
January 24, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Former Fianna Fáil MEP Brian Crowley dies aged 61 #RIP

www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Former Fianna Fáil MEP Brian Crowley dies aged 61
Cork native was one of Fianna Fáil’s most prolific vote-getters and enjoyed huge popularity inside and outside party
www.irishtimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:43 PM
Jessie Buckley went to the same school as another famous Irish actress www.msn.com/en-ie/entert...
MSN
www.msn.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Reposted by David Lane
‘The most dangerous man in America’: how Paul Robeson went from Hollywood to blacklist
‘The most dangerous man in America’: how Paul Robeson went from Hollywood to blacklist
The groundbreaking singer, actor and athlete became a victim of McCarthyism and saw his shining career destroyed and his legacy tarnished
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Paudie FTW! #DWTSIrl
January 18, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Contest between the league’s two most unlikeable keepers… #VILLAvEVE
January 18, 2026 at 5:15 PM
‘Enoch Burke does not define what we are’ – Life beyond the controversy at the most famous school in the country
www.independent.ie/irish-news/c...
‘Enoch Burke does not define what we are’ – Life beyond the controversy at the most famous school in the country
A 30-minute walk from the nearest village, the principal of ­Wilson’s Hospital School jokes that its remote location makes it a bit like Alcatraz. There’s little chance of pupils mitching class here.
www.independent.ie
January 18, 2026 at 3:10 PM