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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

It's very easy to complain about the price of sporting events, concerts etc these days but have to say im pleasantly surprised at cost of tickets for the URC final next weekend. €70 for 2 adults and 1 child incl fees. Bit of a bargain thanks to 10% discount on the URC site. #Leinster #URC #Ireland

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

It's a matter or perspective I guess, some people love it, some hate. Can say the same for St Patrick's Day festivities, and also for most bank holiday weekends in the summer for different reasons. Not to everyone's taste but possibly hyperbolic to say it's ruins the city for "everyone else"

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

For political reasons or just because there'll be a lot of loud Americans? In fairness, they spend a lot of money when they come over for College football, so there is an economic benefit.

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Just joined an newly formed over 35s soccer team, and in the group chat - manager asked what positions we play. Someone actually said "False 9", and I don't think they were joking 🤣🤣🤣 Either a huge troll or...? Might have to consider saying I'll be the "Regista". #Ireland #Soccer #SundayLeague

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Or is there a different way to make it more desirable for lads to move to Galway, Belfast or Limerick? Many examples over the years of players moving and succeeding but for some reason the IRFU can't or won't put things in place to spread the depth elsewhere.

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

There have been numerous instances over the years where players have chosen to stay on the bench in Leinster rather than move, and I'm not sure what the solution is. Do we put a rule in that they can't get picked for national squad if they don't move? Some would see that as unfair.

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Even if you took out Snyman, Barrett and Slimani, they probably would have a better squad than a combined Con/Muns/Uls team which speaks to the depth that comes through the school system. The IRFU quickly needs to find a way to entice players from the Leinster bench to the other provinces.

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

This is incredible! Have to keep committed to the bit

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I think they're terrified of spending any money on it after the musical debacle!!! The last thing they want is getting called before another Oireachtas Media Committee

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

But we should apparently be in favour of the CEO's family razing New York City to try and find the one killer, right?

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Surprised it passed, there'll be the usual pearl clutching about people being on holidays during the summer etc, but great for the kids to get to play on long summer evenings

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Because "Party sources" is almost always bullshit. Either they didn't ask or they text someone the author knew in the party and they personally didn't know.

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Two of the three are forgiveable....

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

What a sadistic plan, I love it

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

#Speirgorm #Ireland Bit of fun for a Wednesday evening. What's your opinion that's most likely to cause the below reaction. I'll go first... *whispers* Hurling is boring to watch... *immediately ducks*

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

I may be the only one using that verb, but I'm going to stick to my guns!

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

One image goes a long way to explaining why Ireland is among the most nature-wrecked places on Earth: sheep + sitka.

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

If Ice Cream isn't healthy, why do they send it to space with astronauts and give it to you in hospital after operations???

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Ladies and Gents of #SpeirGormand #IrishBlueSky Dan Lambert and his crew raise money every year in their Toy appeal for children in direct provision. They're behind target this year and need your help! Please like, reskeet and donate at the link below! 🎄🎁 www.gofundme.com/f/xmastoydri...

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Donate to Direct Provision Christmas Toy Drive 2024, organized by Dan Lambert

WE NEED YOUR HELP AGAIN THIS YEAR! In a year that's shown the worst of human… Dan Lambert needs your support for Direct Provision Christmas Toy Drive 2024

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Bit of a Robin Hood for some people. Willing to overlook his crimes as most were against blue collar targets (Bank Robberies etc) as he's paid for the local boxing clubs, football pitches, basketball hall etc. Don't think he'll get in, but for an area with such deprivation in parts, I'm not shocked

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Stephen Herdman @stephenherdman.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

What has Mr Tayto done now?

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Steelers playing in Dublin next year count?

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

I lived in the South East of England for nearly a decade and I still don't really know what or who a home county is

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

The left splits our vote. If you're on the left, you have greens, SD, Labour to decide between, then PBP, R2C etc further left. If you're on the right, you have FFFG centre right, then really only Aontù as a "credible" pro life party. 33% voted to keep the 8th, so would make sense a chunk vote Aontu

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Having had all of the main providers here, Eir are by far the worst. Virgin normally not too bad, sounds like a device or connection issue. Sky so far has been the best.

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

It's a symptom of politics in this country. The likes of Harris, Neale Richmond, even that McManus councillor, never had jobs outside of politics. All they know is how to talk in soundbites and how to point score. Doesn't work in the real world.

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Yes they did, but this has all happened since 1) They voted out the pro Trump Bolosonaro led party in 2022 2) Blocked the attempted coup he's accused of running in 2023. 3) Are now arresting people involved and has indicted him. Surely that's what you'd want in that situation?

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

I'm not sure why? They've been defeated at the ballot box, and are now being indicted. Which is preciously what the US failed to do, and the NFL plays there for 7 months every year?

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Just be careful not to hit the Berlin Wall around 20miles 😂

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Where is on your vacation bucket list? Anywhere in the world you would love to visit and why?

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

fheiceann tú ag an dioscó anocht? 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Fellow (former) Maryland resident here!

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Yup, I'm.not sure if this is where he wants the homes, or if he has anywhere else in mind. It's an interesting constituency with Daly, Alan Shatter running just to abolish inheritance tax, and Michael McDowell's protégé running with seemingly no policies at all outside of "Put your trust in me".

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

One week in, and I feel like I'm in the morning after the night before stage of my Blue Sky experience. I'm following a load of people, a load of people are following me and I can't even keep track of who half of you are! @annapr.bsky.social starter packs may be the death of me!!!!

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Sooz Kempner @soozuk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

🧵This is the story of THE WORST GIG I've EVER done. NYE 2018. I posted on Facebook about what a fab year I’d had, donned my best lashes and set off for my last gig of the year: singing pop to 80 people at a pub in Essex. Easy, easiest of gigs and paying sweeeet dollar.

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

It's unfortunate that he's charismatic at times because he wants to take us back to 1956

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

The 2nd highest amongst active managers? And the 1st amongst active managers doing it with 2 different teams is pretty impressive

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Honestly, that's the best chat up line I've ever heard. Her loss.

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

We sent all the prisoners there, and they didn't even have air con. Now they're running the place!!+

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

It's all about the narrative around the MVP. If the Ravens beat the Steelers and Texans across Xmas week, he wins the MVP, just like when they beat the 49s last December) Allen only has one big game in the last 5 games (at the Lions) so unless they unless they get 14+ wins, the drumbeat will ease

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Darren Hanlon @darrenphan.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

That's nearly €60m per year. Would they not be better off having 5 phone pouches per student in each school year and a new bicycle shed for every county???

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