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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Jun 1

Limping over the line in an unpleasant 54’40 finish at the VHI Mini Marathon.
But what a day watching women running for themselves, running for charities, just putting one foot in front of the other and willing each other on. Priceless. 💜
@gaisceaward.bsky.social #BeTheArrow

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · May 23

Match day! (For the first time in 10++ years)
All donations to the @gaisceaward.bsky.social Bursary Fund to help increase participation and access to Gaisce awards for young people experiencing marginalisation or who are living in difficult circumstances www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/a... #bethearrow

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · May 19

Daring to wear a @monaghangaa jersey into a Dublin club training tonight for #bethearrow with @gaisceaward.bsky.social 😅

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · May 14

Out of retirement and onto the pitch for the #BeTheArrow challenge — @ainekerr.bsky.social is returning to GAA football after 10 years! ⚽

Join Áine and sign up: bethearrow.ie

youtu.be/tqJcJv7KpYs

Áine Kerr Takes on Gaisce's Be The Arrow Challenge

YouTube video by Gaisce - The President's Award

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · May 10

Darkness into Light brought thousands of people together countrywide at 4am this morning in aid of an amazing cause. All and donations welcome here: www.darknessintolight.ie/s/236349/273...
#darknessintolight2025 🌅💜💛

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · May 9

If you don’t plan on getting up for a 4am Darkness into Light walk, sponsor me and I’ll do it for you. @PietaHouse 💜💛
www.darknessintolight.ie/fundraisers/... 🌅

Support me to help those in crisis

On Sat May 10th 2025, I’m taking part in Darkness Into Light to help raise funds for Pieta's vital services that support people affected by suicide and self-harm. Please support me by donating to my f...

www.darknessintolight.ie

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · Apr 18

To mark his birthday, why not answer the President’s call and sign-up for Gaisce’s special 40th anniversary challenge ‘Be The Arrow’ at bethearrow.ie

Go maire tú an lá!

#Gaisce40 #HappyBirthdayPresident #BeTheArrow

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · Apr 18

Happy Birthday @president.ie 😄

As our Patron and an unwavering advocate for young people, your leadership, compassion and vision continue to inspire the Gaisce community 🙌

From all of our Gaisce Participants, Awardees, PALs and Partners – thank you for believing in the power of youth potential 💛

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Apr 13

What a moment.

The Masters 2025 live updates: Rory McIlroy faces Justin Rose in a play-off

McIlroy had a five-foot putt on the last to win the tournament but it just slid by and now he faces Rose, who shot a 66

www.irishtimes.com

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Apr 13

The “Rorycoaster” is heading to a playoff. Stunning. @malachyclerkin.bsky.social is still hyperventilating over on the live blog…

The Masters 2025 live updates: Rory McIlroy faces Justin Rose in a play-off

McIlroy had a five-foot putt on the last to win the tournament but it just slid by and now he faces Rose, who shot a 66

www.irishtimes.com

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Apr 13

Enduring those lows
Optimising those highs
Rorrrryyyyy ⛳️💚

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Apr 13

“Now look. Everybody calm down. If you don’t love double-bogey-on-the-first Rory, you don’t deserve eagle-on-the-15th Rory.” - @malachyclerkin.bsky.social with an important intervention! Follow along here…

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Apr 13

Will we still be hooked at midnight!? ⛳️ 💚🤞

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Apr 13

Great atmosphere at the 10km Great Ireland Run in the Phoenix Park. Bonus with Sunday sunshine.

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Mar 29

Annnnnd we’re back!
Hon Monaghan 💙⚪️

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Mar 12

And we’re off!

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · Mar 9

Sarah Healy has won a gold medal in the 3,000 metres at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in the Netherlands

Healy wins gold for Ireland at European Indoors

Sarah Healy has won a gold medal in the 3,000 metres at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in the Netherlands.

www.rte.ie

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Mar 8

400 women meet in Croke Park today to celebrate #IWD2025 with Network Ireland… And I, after years of elation and heartache in this stadium, finally get to sink my heels into it 😅!

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Gaisce - The President's Award @gaisceaward.bsky.social · Mar 8

our Chair @ainekerr.bsky.social, Council Members, CEO Avril Ryan, and Gaisce’s Staff — your strength, resilience, and dedication make a lasting impact every day.

Who are the inspiring women in your life? We’re spoilt for choice! 😄✨

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Feb 18

How many times can one person say “Monaghan” in a single ten minute interview!? Listen to find out. (It’s a lot, like many many times 😂💙⚪️)

Listen Back: Áine Kerr shortlisted for Monaghan People of the Year Awards | NorthernSound

The twelve finalists for the Farney Foundation Co Monaghan People of the Year Awards 2024 were recently announced live on the Wider View programme.

www.northernsound.ie

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Feb 16

You nailed it 💙⚪️

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Feb 15

For the love of Monaghan, here goes another first!
Thank you Farney Foundation for the nomination alongside 11 other amazing people for Monaghan Person of the Year ⚪️💙
The winner on the night will receive a cheque for a charity of their choice. ❤️
Voting details: farneyfoundation.ie
Hon the Farney 🙌

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Feb 14

Exciting times ahead with @gaisceaward.bsky.social team, Council, Ambassadors, PALs, students, parents, guardians and communities across the country as we prepare for our 40th anniversary! Stay tuned.
Thank you Craghoppers for kitting Council out in our new gear… #Gaisce40

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Feb 1

As a Monaghan GAA fan, it’s very confusing to hear of a young Tommy Freeman making a run on the wing (then having to remind yourself not to stand to applaud because, well, he’s playing for England) …
England v Ireland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇮🇪

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Áine Kerr @ainekerr.bsky.social · Jan 25

Farney Army back to winning ways!

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