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Maria O

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Love playing and watching tennis, love cooking, love travelling.

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Dr Mary McAuliffe @drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Sunset Ballybunion
Sunset Ballybunion
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Fergal @fergalc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This is just a sentence that gets progressively more fabulous with each word
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Carlow Weather @carlowweather.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Still huge uncertainty on potential storm in Atlantic next Tuesday, some models have worst of it staying out in the Atlantic and others don’t have it as strong but details will chop and change a lot over next 3 days.
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Ciara | Ciaraíoch 🎨 @ciaraioch.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
Another typical morning in town after Culture Night, sean-nós singers left strewn around the footpaths, poets carelessly stuffed under park benches, a lone interpretive dancer being gently blown around the square
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 17/09/2026
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Ever since we started tracking everything, we’ve lost our minds
Emer McLysaght: When did we stop just ... going to sleep?
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Cork Safety Alerts @corksafetyalerts.com · 14/09/2026
€3.5m in Government funding has been announced for Phase 1 of Carrigaline's Public Realm and Waterfront Development, Cllr Jack White has confirmed. csalert.ie/cJVLa9
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€3.5 Million Confirmed For Carrigaline Town Centre Regeneration
€3.5m in Government funding has been announced for Phase 1 of Carrigaline's Public Realm and Waterfront Development, Cllr Jack White has confirmed.
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David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This is really great reporting from @rachellavin.bsky.social looking at the fallout from the anti-immigrant riots in Belfast in June www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
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After Belfast burned: What happened to immigrant families whose homes were attacked?
At least 88 families made homeless in June’s race riots – most have not returned home
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Kevin Gamin @medi-nerd.com · 13/09/2026
This 2012 Sports illustrated article by @fortydeucetwits.bsky.social is also a great read about what happened. www.si.com/tennis/2012/...
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Taylor Townsend dispute: USTA cuts funding until No. 1 junior loses weight
Taylor Townsend, 16, is the world's top-ranked junior, but the USTA is threatening to cut off support until she loses weight and focuses on her fitness. (Getty
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Mike Finnerty @mikecjf.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The mood of the nation
"Go home Trump! And take that McGregor yoke with you!"
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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
😂🤣
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Jamie James @sixftjamie.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It ain’t over till it’s over.
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I thought they would change serves for the second set but in fairness they are motoring now.
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Sun and nerves equal factors?
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Duran Duran @durandurancom.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“In the same year marking the 45th anniversary of Duran Duran’s self-titled debut album, Royal Mail is paying tribute to the rock legends through British postage.” duran.io/4gMxgIR
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Duran Duran’s Career Is Honored In British Postage Stamps
The stamps honoring the legendary group from Birmingham, England, is the latest in Royal Mail's series celebrating popular musicians.
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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🎾 #Tennis #TedLasso For the Tennis crowd, here's the answer to the question, "Pickleball! What's that?" 😜
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Mark Taylor @emarktaylor.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🎾 #Tennis #USOpen #USOpen2026 👀
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Roland Pierik @roleo.eurosky.social · 08/09/2026
The number of cases of cervical cancer reported in Scotland among women given the HPV vaccine at 12-13 years of age is now zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. Zero. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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No cervical cancer cases in fully HPV-vaccinated women in Scotland
A study published by Public Health Scotland finds that the HPV vaccine is "highly effective".
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Neil @neilforreal.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Rennae Stubbs was just making the point that Mirra Andreeva needs to avoid riling the pro-U.S. spectators and getting engaged with the crowd. Mary Carillo: "So she needs to avoid volcanic Ashe."
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Garthwaynes: We're Not Worthy Praise
Alt: Garth and Wayne on their knees saying :We're Not Worthy:
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Even more impressive today.
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Ricky Dimon @dimonator.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The U.S. Open has an influencer problem tenngrand.com/the-u-s-open...
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The U.S. Open has an influencer problem
Pop culture and social media influencers disrupt play during the first week of play at the U.S. Open and could point to a more serious issue.
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Friends Vodka Sex
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Dr David Robert Grimes @drg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Gentle reminder: unless medically directed, you don't need supplements. They are foodstuffs, not medicines, and are cheap - a month's supply of collagen is ~1 euro wholesale. So how are some Irish doctors justifying charging €250 quid A MONTH for them? That's a good bloody question.. a short🧵..
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Dr. Hilary Lennon @hilarylennon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
If there "are less electricity connections available for new housing" because of data centres, then the Government need to seriously explain why they want to build even more centres across Ireland. #SpeirGorm @thejournal.ie
Politicians across the United States are now learning the lesson that the Green Party and others have been telling the Irish Government – that they need to be upfront with the public about the trade-offs that opening large numbers of data centres involves,” the Dublin West TD said.

Yes, data centres are an important part of modern economies, but there are real problems created by the fact that right now in Ireland, 23% of our total electricity generated is swallowed up by them. This creates higher prices for ordinary consumers… It also means less electricity connections available for new housing.”
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Ben Rothenberg @benrothenberg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
For the first time ever, more women (6) than men (4) on Forbes’ list of the top-10 highest-earning tennis players. www.forbes.com/sites/brettk...
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Forbes Highest-Paid Tennis Players 2026 List
Forbes’ list of the highest-paid tennis players includes both prize money and endorsements. See how much Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and other stars are making.
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Carlow Weather @carlowweather.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Over 25mm now in parts of Kilkenny with some local flooding reported as intense rain hits. From drought to flooding! Stradbally has escaped most of the heavy rain so far.
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
That is a great win for her, she was serving at 4-5 15-30 so really dug in at the end.
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
😭😭😭
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Irish Women's Rugby Supporters Club @irishwomens.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
In a world where you can earn billions but choose to spend it on books for poor kids, to the point you no longer have billions Or where you can write kids books, earn billions but spend a few million further marginalising the already marginalised Be a Dolly and protect the dolls
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Sabalenkas kit is not good.
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Liking the Mensik/Muchova outfits though!!
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Irish Independent @independent.ie · 25/08/2026
HSE approves reimbursement of Skyclarys for Friedrich’s ataxia patients www.independent.ie/irish-news/h...
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HSE approves reimbursement of Skyclarys for Friedrich’s ataxia patients
The HSE has given the go-ahead for the drug Skyclarys to be reimbursed after a long-running and emotionally charged campaign by people living with Friedreich’s ataxia who said it was their only hope…
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P(aul) Frazee @pfrazee.com · 24/08/2026
Telling everybody we just got the Nobel Prize
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
That was a great volley from her on set point, there was huge pace on it.
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rachel @racnel.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
state of the game: - sabalenka - mind gone - rybakina - body gone - swiatek - casper ruud gone - gauff - yips GONE
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Back to traffic every morning. 😭
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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 24/08/2026
Electric Picnic 2026 stage times for all the main areas
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Electric Picnic 2026 stage times for all the main areas
Heading to Stradbally this weekend? Whether you want to see Fontaines DC, CMAT or Geese, here’s when and where they’re playing
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 24/08/2026
Part of an 1837 church in the west Clare village of Labasheeda was brought back to life at the weekend, when the refurbished long aisle opened its doors as part of a redeveloped community and events hub.
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189-year-old estuary church brought back to life in Clare
Part of an 1837 church in the west Clare village of Labasheeda was brought back to life at the weekend, when the refurbished long aisle opened its doors as part of a redeveloped community and events h...
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Loved it 🥰
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
It was a good match from Fils. Cobolli dropped his level at the end of the first set and start of the second.
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Great plan!!!!!
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
That was my question also…
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Seamus Stackpoole @mrstackpoole.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Any Dublin based peeps know of a room going in the city? Semi house broken guy looking for a place (that's me)
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Cork Safety Alerts @corksafetyalerts.com · 15/08/2026
Cork will become the first city outside the US to host the original Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag, on loan from San Francisco to Cork Public Museum for four months. csalert.ie/WzEEBe
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Cork to Become First City Outside US to Host Original Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag
Cork will become the first city outside the US to host the original Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag, on loan from San Francisco to Cork Public Museum for four months.
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Save Our Bride Otters @saveourbrideotters.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Another clip from Blackpool, Cork City. Filmed last weekend. No bait to attract fish or other tricks were used. Just a stick, trail camera and knowledge that there are kingfishers about. We did mention this in our submission last year (with pictures) but it appears to have been ignored. #cork
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Will Downing @willdowningcomm.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
It’s great that Mark English has finally got to the summit. In many ways you never see time passing. Never would I have thought he was the oldest in the final, and by six years! A sixth Championship medal too, 11 years after the first in Zurich. He’s had a magnificent career. #Birmingham2026
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Jacqui Martin @jacquimartin75.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Ban the pervert glasses. So fucking creepy.
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Maria O @morct1.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
She looked so strong!!
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Will Downing @willdowningcomm.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Ellen Walshe taking the European 400IM title is just great.
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John Brophy @jk001-ie.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Obligatory:
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Cork Safety Alerts @corksafetyalerts.com · 11/08/2026
Eye doctors are warning Cork not to look directly at Wednesday's solar eclipse. Sunglasses offer no protection and retinal damage is irreversible. csalert.ie/MFduYc
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Eye Doctors Warn Cork Not to Look Directly at Wednesday's Solar Eclipse
Eye doctors are warning Cork not to look directly at Wednesday's solar eclipse. Sunglasses offer no protection and retinal damage is irreversible.
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