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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 04/08/2026

@eoghangilmartin.bsky.social Hi Eoghan, hope you're well, could you follow me back for a DM? Thank you!

Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 17/03/2026

I am manning @thejournal.ie's liveblog for the Taoiseach's visit to Washington today. There is already one post about the Temple Bar St Patrick statue being spotted at a parade jrnl.ie/6987255

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Live: Breakfast done, Martin now heads to his Oval Office meeting with Trump

Stay with us for the latest.

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 25/01/2026

The Slaney is already pretty much bursting its banks in Enniscorthy, and river levels will continue to rise after Saturday’s rain.

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 25/10/2025

I have good news if like to get your election updates through the medium of horse www.thejournal.ie/section/aras...

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 16/04/2025

The northern lights REALLY tried to peek through the clouds in Dublin earlier. Unfortunately conditions changed almost immediately after it became dark. The solar storm is fizzling out earlier than those of us who stood out in the cold for ages had hoped.

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 16/04/2025

There has been a huge amount of solar activity recently, but tonight passes the 'tell people that the northern lights might be visible in Ireland' threshold. Here's a guide I wrote last year on how you can learn when and how to spot it jrnl.ie/6492980

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Why it's easier than ever to see the northern lights (and how to make sure you don't miss them)

Once rare, it now seems like the aurora borealis frequently appears in our sky. The reality is not quite that.

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 04/03/2025

Thinking about them today

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Sean Murphy @mrtaytohead.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Please help spread awareness and raise funds for a very worthy cause. I would greatly appreciate if you can help support us in finding a cure for CTD! For my nephew Oscar, and for all other kids around the world. donorbox.org/hope-for-oscar

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 28/02/2025

Gay Spar is now Pirate Spar

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 25/02/2025

Come work with @thejournal.ie! We're hiring a News Correspondent. Deadline is midnight tonight careers.thejournal.ie/thejournal/n...

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News Correspondent

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 15/02/2025

Me and the boys are going to meet up and dissociate in the homeware section of TK Maxx on the second floor of Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre feel free to join if you’re around but no pressure

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The Journal Investigates @investigates.thejournal.ie · 29/01/2025

Undercover reporting by The Journal Investigates found that many disposable vapes you can buy in shops shouldn't be available on the Irish market. Reporter @conorocarroll.bsky.social outlines what the team found.

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Dan the Gnome @brewergnome.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

This isn't just work stopping. This is cell lines dying. In vivo tissue going bad. Fly lines dropping. Research materials going bad. A lot of that stuff you can't just pick back up. Once it's gone it's gone, or will take years to reconstitute.

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 14/01/2025

As Nick’s brother Brian puts it: “Nick was hugely passionate about developing the talents of future journalists, and this bursary offers a wonderful opportunity for a young person to honour this passion for media in his name.” ❤️ www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/broa……

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Broadcast bursary scheme launched in honour of journalist Nick Sheridan

BBC Scotland, STV, and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), create broadcast bursary scheme in memory of Nick Sheridan

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kelly @earley.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

I don't really care that the cherry tomatoes have been cleared, but @nickyryan.ie profoundly just said: "Do you know how easy tomato seeds grow? There is going to be a huge amount of tomatoes that start growing there, which is a beautiful thing."

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 13/01/2025

Cherry tomato bridge revealed as crypto pyramid scheme psyop

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 13/01/2025

There appears to have been an upper limit on the number of cherry tomatoes you can have on a bridge, and that limit was exceeded.

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 12/01/2025

I go to sleep tonight worried that there could be such a thing as too many cherry tomatoes on a bridge.

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sarah maria griff @griffski.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

went by to see it tonight. i reckon time’s almost up, but god it was a wild thing to happen

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 06/01/2025

We have a pretty interesting and varied role available over at @thejournal.ie in the form of Social Media Content Creator. Interested? Find out more here careers.thejournal.ie/thejournal/s... Email in bio if you have any questions. #jobfairy #journalismjobs #journojobs

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 04/01/2025

I was accused of posting this reminder too early so here is a more timely reminder.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 11/12/2024

On the latest episode of The Explainer: @investigates.thejournal.ie reporter @trishdevlin.bsky.social joins @laurabyrne.bsky.social to delve into the threat thousands of homes across Ireland face from coastal erosion. Listen and subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts pod.link/1452246930/e...

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Conor O'Carroll @conorocarroll.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Brilliant new investigation from @trishdevlin.bsky.social on coastal erosion putting many homes at risk of falling into the sea.

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 06/12/2024

Your annual reminder to put a bottle of prosecco and a note in the Christmas tree box as a gift to your future self.

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Cécile Archives @cecilearchives.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

That's class, clear and informative. Well done @thejournal.ie

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 30/11/2024

I am biased obvs but @thejournal.ie’s count centre is very handy and very addictive. Possibly because the first page feels like popping bubble wrap. You’ll find it in our app or here www.thejournal.ie/section/ge24/

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 30/11/2024

Brought several loving but venomous pet snakes with me while voting yesterday, just realised I haven't seen them since! Can the count centre staff PLEASE keep an eye out for them in the ballot boxes

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 28/11/2024

I might need to pinch myself one more time just to be sure, but we picked up an Irish Book Award last night for The Last Disco. A massive thank you to The Last Word's listeners, and to everyone who shared their story with us for the book. @seanmurray92.bsky.social @christinebohan.bsky.social

A 'winner' graphic of the book and the category.

A picture of the three of us holding the award itself.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 22/11/2024

Speaking to reporters outside the High Court, Nikita Hand said the weeks of her civil case against Conor McGregor have been a “nightmare”, but she feels vindicated by the outcome. jrnl.ie/6550805

'I hope my story is a reminder that no matter how afraid you might be, speak up’
Nikita Hand speaking after a jury found Conor McGregor guilty of sexually assaulting her at a Dublin hotel in 2018

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 22/11/2024

The recent influx of thousands of Mauve stinger jellyfish into Lough Hyne in Co Cork is just the latest of many threats facing this delicate ecosystem. @investigates.thejournal.ie spent the past year investigating why Europe’s oldest marine reserve is under threat. Read our full findings:

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Europe’s oldest marine reserve, located in County Cork, is in decline. What’s going on?

The Journal Investigates finds multiple pressures and lack of management are wreaking havoc on life in Lough Hyne Marine Reserve.

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 21/11/2024

A busy day of podcasting First up, The Explainer with @laurabyrne.bsky.social and @donnachadcu.bsky.social Then, The Candidate with @christinebohan.bsky.social @janematthews1.bsky.social @muirisocearbhaill.bsky.social and Christina ‘Not Here Yet’ Finn Listen now ✨ wherever you get your podcasts ✨

Image of podcast player with the title: “The Explainer: Are we about to see a further escalation in the Ukraine war?”

Image of a podcast player with the title ‘The Candidate: This election was supposed to be a disaster for Sinn Féin’

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Derek @dirkvanbryn.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

'an bheainín uasal' - ainm breá eile ar an easóg

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 19/11/2024

I don’t know one person who would be brave enough to press this button

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · 18/11/2024

Party leaders have started arriving at RTÉ ahead of tonight’s leader debate #GE2024 We will be liveblogging across the two-hour debate and factchecking politicians' claims - you can follow along live here: jrnl.ie/6545327f

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West Cork Literary Festival @wcorklitfest.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Loving all the answers to @liznugent.bsky.social's question. I've just finished Never by @rickastl3y.bsky.social and am reading Charlotte by @martinadevlinbooks.bsky.social and The Last Disco by Christine Bohan, @nickyryan.ie and Sean Murray. All excellent!

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Sam Tranum @samtranum.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Way back in 2017, the head of Dublin City Council found out that their parking-enforcement contractor, DSPS, was running an incentive scheme letting crews knock off early if they clamped or towed enough cars. This must end, he said. But it didn't. dublininquirer.com/2024/11/13/a...

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Although council once pushed to “terminate” it, scheme letting clampers knock off early if they met quotas remained - Dublin Inquirer

Does the scheme tempt clamping crews to flock to spots where they can find easy pickings, and ignore other areas?

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 14/11/2024

This must be like Christmas for smooth newt fans

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 12/11/2024

The Last Disco has been shortlisted for the An Post Irish Book Awards (and we are ABSOLUTELY over the moon). But now, your help will be crucial. 1) Visit irishbookawards.ie/vote 2) Vote for The Last Disco in The Last Word Listeners’ Choice category 3) Share this post (Entries close 14 November.)

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 20/10/2023

Great opportunity here - The Journal is looking for a social media content creator. The main downside is the amount of time you'd have to spend with me but that gets easier eventually. More info below. Feel free to get in touch if you have questions careers.thejournal.ie/thejournal/s...

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 11/10/2023

Sorry to post this on a dull rainy day that marks the end of a warm spell but any recommendations, tips, tricks, advice for Seville?

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Ciara Knight @ciara.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

Incredible author name given the subject matter

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Nicky Ryan @nickyryan.ie · 07/10/2023

Hey guys what should my first post be

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