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Katie Hannon

@katiehannon.bsky.social
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Upfront with Katie Hannon. One third of the Behind the Ballot election podcast. Occasionally heard on Liveline. Working on a second series of The Records Show. Kerry Hospice Patron.

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Katie Hannon @katiehannon.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
Don’t forget your halo! Behind the Story is losing an angel. Best of luck to @mcculld.bsky.social as he embraces the light (and the shade) on Radio 1.
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Jack Quann @jquann.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
People can fall down a 'MAHA rabbit hole' after starting off their health journey with good intensions, New York Times journalist Alexander Stockton tells @franmcnulty.bsky.social, @katiehannon.bsky.social and David McCullagh on #BehindtheStory www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...
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Podcast: RFK and the rise of 'MAHA'
People can fall down a 'MAHA rabbit hole' after starting off their health journey with good intensions, a New York Times journalist has told Behind the Story.
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Annie West @anniewestdotcom.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
If you're looking for the @rte.ie tent at #Ploughing25 I think it looks like this @audreycarville.bsky.social @mcculld.bsky.social @franmcnulty.bsky.social @katiehannon.bsky.social
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David McCullagh @mcculld.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
Loved this from @katiehannon.bsky.social So many stories! www.rte.ie/player/serie...
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The Records Show S02E01
The Queen of England is wined and dined, a St Patrick’s Day tradition is born by accident and there's an inventor who promises to make Ireland a world leader in the energy industry Watch The Records S...
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Jack Quann @jquann.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Behind the Story: Senator Nicole Ryan talks to @katiehannon.bsky.social and @franmcnulty.bsky.social about domestic violence, recalling how she cleaned up blood after an attack on her mother www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Senator recalls 'blood everywhere' after attack on mother
When she was a child, Senator Nicole Ryan lived in a home where domestic abuse was commonplace.
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Jack Quann @jquann.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Behind the Story: @paulnews.bsky.social and @katiehannon.bsky.social on the 'wild west' of corporal punishment, defence spending and Jeff Bezos wedding
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A school beating, defence spend and 27 dresses!
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Jack Quann @jquann.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Behind the Story: @franmcnulty.bsky.social and @katiehannon.bsky.social discuss Saipan the movie, changes to US visa rules and what next for Iran?
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Saipan the movie and US-Israel-Iran conflict
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Jack Quann @jquann.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Behind the Story: @franmcnulty.bsky.social and @katiehannon.bsky.social examine the latest in the Annie McCarrick case with former FBI agent and McCarrick family friend Kenneth Strange open.spotify.com/episode/5Z9G...
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Former FBI agent on the Annie McCarrick case and Israel’s strikes on Iran
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Katie Hannon @katiehannon.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Just back from weekend in #Connemara. Weather was cool and showery. But it still looked like this yesterday afternoon. Stunning. #Gurteen #Dog’sBay
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
"You never know when it's going to happen again" - Retailers on shoplifting 'epidemic' #RTÉUpfront @katiehannon.bsky.social youtu.be/rkNAMKHOsfM
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"You never know when it's going to happen again" - Retailers on shoplifting 'epidemic' | Upfront
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Injection centre for Cork 'could be sooner' than June 2026, Minister tells @katiehannon.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/regiona... #RTÉUpfront
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Injection centre for Cork 'could be sooner' than June 2026
A Government Minister has said a supervised injection centre could be open in Cork "sooner" than June 2026.
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
'There's not enough help' - Mother who lost sons to drug addiction speaks to @katiehannon.bsky.social. www.rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpfront
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'There's not enough help' - mother who lost sons to drugs
A Cork mother whose three sons were addicted to drugs and died - two of them just 15 days apart - is appealing to the Government to help families like hers.
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Healy-Rae backs forestry and gas plans as 'common sense' rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpfront @katiehannon.bsky.social
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Healy-Rae backs forestry and gas plans as 'common sense'
Michael Healy-Rae has defended proposals to plant trees on peatlands and expand Ireland's gas infrastructure, saying both are needed to meet climate targets in a "real world" context.
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
As extreme weather and global shocks strain Europe’s power systems, is Ireland sleepwalking into an energy crisis? Tonight on #RTÉUpfront, @katiehannon.bsky.social is joined by Michael Healy-Rae, Eamon Ryan, Éanna Ní Lamhna and Brian Ó Catháin. Watch at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
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David McCullagh @mcculld.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Here we are, chatting again… @katiehannon.bsky.social @frankie49.bsky.social www.rte.ie/radio/podcas...
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Gaza aid blockade, Eurovision and Conclave
David, Katie and Fran discuss the Gaza aid blockade and RTÉ's call for discussion around Israel's participation in next week's Eurovision. The trio also tease out how the Papal Conclave will work and ...
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Katie Hannon @katiehannon.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
The difficult second album: podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/b...
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Behind the Story
News Podcast · Tune in for insightful and informed conversation as three of RTÉ’s top journalists, David McCullagh, Katie Hannon and Fran McNulty digest some of the news stories of the day. Expect dee...
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Katie Hannon @katiehannon.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
We’re back! We’ve put the band back together for a new podcast. And @mcculld.bsky.social got his knees out again for the occasion… www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Behind the Story: Where do Kneecap go from here?
New RTÉ News podcast Behind the Story takes a look at Belfast rap trio Kneecap, who have been under the spotlight since their recent appearance at the major US festival Coachella.
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Should older people be asked to downsize to free up larger homes for young families? @katiehannon.bsky.social debates the contentious issue with Kieran O'Donnell, Valerie Cox, Dan O'Brien & Eoin Ó Broin & Mary Kennedy tells her downsizing story on #RTÉUpfront at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Foster and Allen tell @katiehannon.bsky.social about recording with autistic singer Martin Finn rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpfront
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'You can see his talent' Foster & Allen duet with autistic singer
The father of a man who is autistic and non-verbal says giving his son the chance to sing with Irish country duo Foster and Allen was "better than winning the lottery"
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
Parents of children with special needs voice frustration over lack of school places #RTÉUpfront @katiehannon.bsky.social
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Parents of children with special needs voice frustration over school places
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 14/04/2025
Why are we seeing so many children & adults diagnosed with ADHD & autism? Are we catching up after years of under-diagnosis or is something else going on? Joining @katiehannon.bsky.social is Micheál Carrigy, Adam Harris, Prof Brendan Kelly & Dr Sarah Carty. Watch at 9.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
What will Trump’s tariffs, and the EU’s response, mean for you? Joining @katiehannon.bsky.social to discuss on a special #RTÉUpfront are Peter Burke, Mairead McGuinness, Greg Swenson, Bertie Ahern and Pearse Doherty. Watch at 9.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
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Annie West @anniewestdotcom.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
They're talking about Daniel O'Connell's Monster Meetings on #Liveline @katiehannon.bsky.social
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Lack of Irish-speaking schools 'taking choice away from children' - Kayleigh Trappe tells @katiehannon.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpfront
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Lack of Irish schools 'taking choice away from children' - Trappe
A lack of Irish-speaking schools is taking choice away from children, according to comedian and Gaeilgeoir Kayleigh Trappe
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
On #RTÉUpFront, we debate if the Government's position on Israel and Ukraine is putting Ireland's national interest at risk. Joining @katiehannon.bsky.social to discuss are Neale Richmond, Lynn Boylan, Matt Cooper and Alan Shatter. Watch at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
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Jack Quann @jquann.bsky.social · 24/02/2025
Tonight #RTÉUpFront meets people living in Ireland's largest family homeless hub. Join @katiehannon.bsky.social and her panel from 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
On #RTÉUpFront, we assess what Trump in the White House could mean for Ireland, Ukraine and the EU. @katiehannon.bsky.social is joined by Clare Daly, Timmy Dooley, Republicans Overseas Chair Greg Swenson and Prof John O'Brennan. Watch at 10.35pm on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Ex-Air Corps members demand 'truth' after €2m chemicals case www.rte.ie/news/upfront... #RTÉUpfront @katiehannon.bsky.social @news.rte.ie @rteone.rte.ie
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Ex-Air Corps members demand 'truth' after €2m chemicals case
A former member of the Defence Forces who says his health has been destroyed by exposure to dangerous chemicals during his service has called for the Government to 'let the truth come out.'
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
On #RTÉUpFront, we have the first TV interview with former Air Corps member Gary Coll. @katiehannon.bsky.social is also joined by Paul Flynn and Michael Byrne, who believe their health was destroyed by exposure to toxic chemicals at Casement Aerodrome. Watch at 10.35 on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
With most crime categories increasing & prisons bursting at the seams, #RTÉUpfront asks do we need more prison spaces or are we putting too many behind bars? Joining @katiehannon.bsky.social are Sinéad Gibney, Willa White, Barry Ward and Ken O'Flynn. Watch at 10.35 on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
As the new government prepares to take office here, #RTÉUpfront gets political reaction to Donald Trump’s inauguration pledges. @katiehannon.bsky.social assesses the challenges ahead with Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Mairéad Farrell, Roderic O'Gorman & Marian Harkin from 9.35 on @rteone.rte.ie
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Katie Hannon @katiehannon.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
A lot to talk about tonight! Coming up at the earlier time of 9.35 tonight…directly after the news. #Upfront #Trump @rteupfront.bsky.social
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LimerickLive @limericklive.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
'I am seething with anger' - Viewers divided over heated eulogy debate on Upfront with Katie Hannon
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'I am seething with anger' - Viewers divided over heated eulogy debate on Upfront with Katie Hannon
There has been a huge response online to the debate on Upfront with Katie Hannon regarding whether eulogies should be allowed at funerals. The debate emerged from a lively discussion on Liveline with Joe Duffy last week, and last night's episode has had a…
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Who should get to decide how we say goodbye to our loved ones in a Catholic church? @katiehannon.bsky.social helms the eulogy debate #RTÉUpfront youtu.be/lhSFncV1usY
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Should eulogies be allowed at Catholic funerals in Ireland?
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Mark Little @marklittle.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
“As Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg continue to reshape the social media space, a group of international tech entrepreneurs and advocates has launched a campaign to protect social media from the control and influence of billionaires.” techcrunch.com/2025/01/13/f...
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'Free Our Feeds' campaign aims to billionaire-proof Bluesky’s tech | TechCrunch
The initiative, Free Our Feeds, aims to protect Bluesky’s underlying technology, the AT Protocol, and leverage it to create an open social media ecosystem that can’t be controlled by a single company ...
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
On #RTÉUpfront tonight, we debate who should decide how you say goodbye to your loved one in your Church? @katiehannon.bsky.social is joined by Deacon Don Devaney, radio presenter Wendy Grace, celebrant Conor Clear and Fr Iggy O'Donovan. Watch at 10.35 on @rteone.rte.ie | @news.rte.ie
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Upfront with Katie Hannon @rteupfront.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
'If people aren't talking about it, nothing will change' - Sister of woman killed by partner calls for action on femicide #RTÉUpfront @katiehannon.bsky.social www.rte.ie/news/upfront...
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Sister of woman killed by partner calls for action on femicide
With renewed discussions about femicide and gender-based violence across the country, the sister of Jasmine McMonagle - who was killed by her partner in 2019 - says "a lot needs to be done" to address...
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Aoife Granville @aoifeg.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Such an important programme with @katiehannon.bsky.social highlighting the epidemic of domestic abuse, coercive control & the horrific murders of women in Ireland. On #NollaignamBan particularly poignant. How do we change this problem? Education/policy? @upfrontrte.bsky.social
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Donncha O’Connell @donnchalaw.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
Well done to @upfrontrte.bsky.social and @katiehannon.bsky.social for such a sensitive, thoughtful and constructive discussion of femicide and violence against women to mark #NollaignamBan - so many valuable contributions based on experience and insight.
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Katie Hannon @katiehannon.bsky.social · 06/01/2025
We’re back! Coming up after the Michael Lynn documentary on RTE1 at 10.35.
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David McCullagh @mcculld.bsky.social · 03/01/2025
Very sad news. Donal was an absolute gent, a brilliant journalist, and a guiding light for younger colleagues. I owe him a lot. RIP.
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Richard Osman @richardosman1.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
'Wake Me Up Before You Go Go' by Wham was released nearer to the end of the Second World War than to today. Happy New Year everyone!
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Emma Rogan 🇵🇸 @emmadragon.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
a long-lost cousin found by @katiehannon.bsky.social; sharing the #Toyshow with the world, getting to know peeps far & wide while I navigate a new space of my own. Thank you #Speirgorm for giving me a stable social space & interactions of decent kind. You’re only lovely!! ❤️🕊️👏🏾🇮🇪☘️✨
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Richard Cantwell @manaboutcouch.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
It's time for some science...
A photo of two packets of cheese and onion crisps. Freestayto vs Presbytayto
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David McCullagh @mcculld.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Day One of the #StatePapers! With links to all today’s stories… www.rte.ie/news/2024/12...
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What have we learnt from the State Papers?
The presents have all been opened, the selection boxes are finished and the last of the turkey sandwiches have been made. So, it must be time to take a look at the annual release of State Papers.
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Emma Rogan 🇵🇸 @emmadragon.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Christmas love from all your Irish cousins #FloridaDave 🎄✨🫶🏾☘️🇮🇪!! See you in the New Year when we can all meet face to face & have a proper gathering ❤️✨ @katiehannon.bsky.social #Speirgorm
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Katie Hannon @katiehannon.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
If you only read one article this Christmas Eve, make it this one: Róisín Ingle: My profound, challenging, surprisingly joyful, life-changing year www.irishtimes.com/life-style/p...
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Róisín Ingle: My profound, challenging, surprisingly joyful, life-changing year
I haven’t written a personal column for around a year. There have been difficult days. I’ve also had one of the best day’s of my life
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eolaí the artist @eolai.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
For your pleasure this morning, "Listowel" in County Kerry. I've spent a lot of time in this Square so have painted versions of it a few times. This particular painting came out of a time I cycled there. The original went to a good home in England. #SpeirGorm #ArtAdventCalendar
Landscape format loosely painted in acrylics. Row of nine 3-storey brightly coloured buildings on left side of square (tangerine, fawn, pink, brown, turquoise, blue, peach, green, blue and grey) with different coloured shopfronts. Paved area in front of buildings is canary yellow and dotted with decorative trees which a narrow trunk up to a small clump of foliage, black underneath with dots of bright green and yellow at their tops and sides. Road with black surface runs through centre of square from packed car park at top down to bottom where, upside-down to viewer, STOP is written at t-junction. Beyond cars at far end of square is beginning of another row of bright buildings (pink, orange, green). Planters, metal bollards, and yellow lines are along edge of road. Roofs are dark blue. Sky is dramatically cloudy and bright, rendered in blotchy yellows, ochres, with tints of greens and oranges. Signed bottom left in yellow on black road surface: Liam Daly
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eatyourflag @eatyourflag.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
What a letter.
Short letter to Irish Times, detailing the grief felt by the letter writer at Christmas, after the loss of his wife.
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