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John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Discovered this little gem of a story last night for a car journey back from Fermanagh and it lasted precisely from Augher to home. I was hooked. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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The Wedding Suit by Rachel Joyce - 1. The Child - BBC Sounds

A newly commissioned five-part serial by best-selling novelist Rachel Joyce.

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Sunday Miscellany @sundaymiscellany.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Dreams of Sam Maguire from Killybegs to Kenmare, Leonard Cohen's magical Lissadell concert + more... #sundaymiscellany 9am @rteradio1.bsky.social 27/07/25 @johnnytoal.bsky.social Regina Devenney John S Doyle Tony Griffin Noel King Denise Blake John Cooney #allirelandfinal #Kerry #Donegal Tune in!

John Toal, aged five, and his father meet Mick O'Dwyer in Waterville, County Kerry

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John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Was planning to light two bonfires and drive my cattle between them to cleanse them and bring health and happiness for #Bealtaine but apparently I have to fill in a form for the bonfires and need to buy some cattle. The mart closes at 5 and I'm only just out of work...

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Joe Cushnan @joecushnan.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Morning Haze.

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John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

In this the 150th anniversary of composer Maurice Ravel's birth, here's a little personal radio essay I wrote about him a few years ago... Have a listen... www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...

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BBC Radio 3 - The Essay, Secret Admirers (Series 2), John Toal on Maurice Ravel

Radio 3 presenter John Toal celebrates French composer Maurice Ravel.

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John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The Kingdom of Mourne is my office today...

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Jan Carson @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Beyond delighted to share our brilliant, brilliant cast for #velveteenrabbit at The Lyric in March. It’s all starting to feel very real. Tickets are going quick and rehearsals start super soon.

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Emily Mark-FitzGerald @emilymfg.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Dublin pharmacists are class - found these inside my normal prescription bag this morning 🎅🏻

Plastic bag with three Quality Street sweets, with a pharmacist label from Finnegan’s Pharmacy Sallynoggin, recommending ‘Take one these times a day with a cup of tea. Happy Christmas from all at Finnegan’s Pharmacy. Do not exceed max dose.’

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Úna-Minh's ✨ Open to Work ✨ @unaminh.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

OICHE NOLLAG Le coinnle na n-aingeal tá an spéir amuigh breactha, Tá fiacail an tseaca sa ghaoith on gcnoc, Adaigh an tine is téir chun an leapan, Luífidh Mac Dé ins an tigh seo anocht

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John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

What a great day, the traditional Christmas radio show from our house thanks to @paulamcintyre.bsky.social @the4ofus.bsky.social @claratracey.bsky.social @jancarsonwrites.bsky.social and everybody that took part. Happy Christmas!!

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John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

My new fave graffiti. Holylands Belfast.

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John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Went to see Damien Dempsey last night in Vicar St. First show of a Christmas run. Unbelievable energy, passion and healing. A "sacred singalong" #LoveYourselfToday

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John Toal @johnnytoal.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

As the #LateLateToyShow was spreading joy and Christmas magic in the living room tonight, I had a stand off with a mouse in the kitchen. Made for an interesting evening... Situation now resolved. Nighty night...

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Gerry McDied 10 years ago, on a night just like this @gerrymcbride.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

I went to see Bill Bailey in Dublin years ago, he did a bit about time He asked, does anyone know what a second is? This lad shouted it's the duration of a specific number of vibrations of a caesium atom Bill says yes! Are you a scientist? Lad says no, I saw you in Kilkenny

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Damien Owens @damienowens.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

We need an Irish version of Thanksgiving. I propose Outgiving, on which we all gather around to give out.

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