David McCullagh
@mcculld.bsky.social
Journalist with RTE, presenter of the Today show, Springsteen and Leinster fan, views mine not RTE's. RTs are not an endorsement. Get my new book here linktr.ee/mcculld
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David McCullagh
@mcculld.bsky.social
· Jul 16
Self-promotion klaxon! Delighted that Gill Books will be publishing my new book, "From Crown to Harp", in October... how the Treaty was undone in 34 episodes! Pre-order links here: linktr.ee/mcculld
Great stuff from Dylan - finishing with a great version of “Rainy Night in Soho” (not as good as Bruce’s version, but still…!)
November 25, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Great stuff from Dylan - finishing with a great version of “Rainy Night in Soho” (not as good as Bruce’s version, but still…!)
Signed copies of “From Crown to Harp” now available in Dubray Stillorgan…
November 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Signed copies of “From Crown to Harp” now available in Dubray Stillorgan…
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We had a time. RIP David Hanly.
# MorningIreland
# MorningIreland
November 21, 2025 at 5:50 PM
We had a time. RIP David Hanly.
# MorningIreland
# MorningIreland
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“Things happen” - Trump defending the murder of a US journalist - killed by the order of the man sitting next to him #JamalKhashoggi
“Insubordinate” - Trump to ABC journalist who questioned him on the Epstein files
“Quiet, piggy” - Trump to CBS reporter who asked him about the Epstein files
“Insubordinate” - Trump to ABC journalist who questioned him on the Epstein files
“Quiet, piggy” - Trump to CBS reporter who asked him about the Epstein files
November 18, 2025 at 6:26 PM
“Things happen” - Trump defending the murder of a US journalist - killed by the order of the man sitting next to him #JamalKhashoggi
“Insubordinate” - Trump to ABC journalist who questioned him on the Epstein files
“Quiet, piggy” - Trump to CBS reporter who asked him about the Epstein files
“Insubordinate” - Trump to ABC journalist who questioned him on the Epstein files
“Quiet, piggy” - Trump to CBS reporter who asked him about the Epstein files
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We are so proud to see the impact Joe Rodgers continues to have on Irish historical research. Read his entry about Thomas Gresham, which was added to the @historydib.bsky.social this week www.dib.ie/biography/gr...
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
We are so proud to see the impact Joe Rodgers continues to have on Irish historical research. Read his entry about Thomas Gresham, which was added to the @historydib.bsky.social this week www.dib.ie/biography/gr...
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My Book Club Picks in Nov's www.irelandsbigissue.com
out now.
#JohnBanville #FaberBooks
#MarieCassidy #HachetteIreland
#Leovaradkar #Sandycove
@mcculld.bsky.social #ManchánMagan #GillBooks #AnnemarieNíChurreáin #TheGalleryPress #DonnchaOCallaghan #AuthorKarenOwen #jennytaylordraw #EiruBooks 🙏
out now.
#JohnBanville #FaberBooks
#MarieCassidy #HachetteIreland
#Leovaradkar #Sandycove
@mcculld.bsky.social #ManchánMagan #GillBooks #AnnemarieNíChurreáin #TheGalleryPress #DonnchaOCallaghan #AuthorKarenOwen #jennytaylordraw #EiruBooks 🙏
November 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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The cover of my new book features Kerry TD Fionán Lynch canvassing for votes in the early 1930s
The Waterville native was Minister for Fisheries from 1922 to 1932 and later a Circuit Court judge
www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
@ucdpress.bsky.social
The Waterville native was Minister for Fisheries from 1922 to 1932 and later a Circuit Court judge
www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
@ucdpress.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The cover of my new book features Kerry TD Fionán Lynch canvassing for votes in the early 1930s
The Waterville native was Minister for Fisheries from 1922 to 1932 and later a Circuit Court judge
www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
@ucdpress.bsky.social
The Waterville native was Minister for Fisheries from 1922 to 1932 and later a Circuit Court judge
www.ucdpress.ie/page/detail/...
@ucdpress.bsky.social
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And people who wish they were from Cork.
Or as we call them 'The Afflicted' and we've been raised to be kind to them.
Or as we call them 'The Afflicted' and we've been raised to be kind to them.
November 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
😆
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A day for Homer 🇮🇪☘️
"a tower of strength to all in Troy, and both men and women alike hailed you as a god"
"a tower of strength to all in Troy, and both men and women alike hailed you as a god"
November 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A day for Homer 🇮🇪☘️
"a tower of strength to all in Troy, and both men and women alike hailed you as a god"
"a tower of strength to all in Troy, and both men and women alike hailed you as a god"
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Looking forward to getting my @kennysbookshop.bsky.social order. This parcel arriving will be so much better than any Amazon Black Friday “deal” - no postage fees and an independent bookshop!
November 16, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Looking forward to getting my @kennysbookshop.bsky.social order. This parcel arriving will be so much better than any Amazon Black Friday “deal” - no postage fees and an independent bookshop!
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Bloody hell. Troy again!
November 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Bloody hell. Troy again!
Bloody hell. Troy again!
November 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Bloody hell. Troy again!
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#Breaking Five young people have died and three others have been injured in a road crash in Dundalk in Co Louth
Five young people dead, three injured in Dundalk crash
Five young people have died and three others have been injured in a road crash in Dundalk in Co Louth.
www.rte.ie
November 16, 2025 at 10:37 AM
#Breaking Five young people have died and three others have been injured in a road crash in Dundalk in Co Louth
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Tonight week, Friday, 21st November, please join us for the official launch of our new edited collection on the Civil War in Kerry and beyond from Four Courts Press
📅 Friday, 21st November
⏲️ 6.00pm
🏦 Kerry County Museum
🎙️ Minister Norma Foley
@drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social #booklaunch
📅 Friday, 21st November
⏲️ 6.00pm
🏦 Kerry County Museum
🎙️ Minister Norma Foley
@drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social #booklaunch
November 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Tonight week, Friday, 21st November, please join us for the official launch of our new edited collection on the Civil War in Kerry and beyond from Four Courts Press
📅 Friday, 21st November
⏲️ 6.00pm
🏦 Kerry County Museum
🎙️ Minister Norma Foley
@drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social #booklaunch
📅 Friday, 21st November
⏲️ 6.00pm
🏦 Kerry County Museum
🎙️ Minister Norma Foley
@drmarymcauliffe.bsky.social #booklaunch
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November 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Oh my good God!!!!!
November 13, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Oh my good God!!!!!
Well, that was unexpected!!!
November 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Well, that was unexpected!!!
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Miriam O’Callaghan: ‘I’m lucky to have eight children after suffering secondary infertility’
Miriam O’Callaghan: ‘I’m lucky to have eight children after suffering secondary infertility’
Conversations with Parents podcast with Jen Hogan
www.irishtimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Miriam O’Callaghan: ‘I’m lucky to have eight children after suffering secondary infertility’
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Our new edited collection on the Civil War in Kerry now available in all good bookshops including @omahonysbooks.bsky.social in Tralee, pictured here alongside From Crown To Harp by @mcculld.bsky.social
#books 📚
#books 📚
November 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Our new edited collection on the Civil War in Kerry now available in all good bookshops including @omahonysbooks.bsky.social in Tralee, pictured here alongside From Crown To Harp by @mcculld.bsky.social
#books 📚
#books 📚
He means @mcculld…
November 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
He means @mcculld…
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A "violent" right-wing extremist group threatened on video to attack a Galway mosque, IPAS centres and hotels housing migrants around Ireland, a court has heard
Extremist group threatened to attack mosque, court hears
A "violent" right-wing extremist group threatened on video to attack a Galway mosque, IPAS centres and hotels housing migrants around Ireland, a court has heard.
www.rte.ie
November 7, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A "violent" right-wing extremist group threatened on video to attack a Galway mosque, IPAS centres and hotels housing migrants around Ireland, a court has heard
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It was wonderful to have been able to do the honours as 'introducer' for my former lecturer and old friend @ucddublin.bsky.social
www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
National University of Ireland Awards an Honorary Doctorate to Maurice Manning
www.ucd.ie
November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM
It was wonderful to have been able to do the honours as 'introducer' for my former lecturer and old friend @ucddublin.bsky.social
www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
www.ucd.ie/spire/newsan...
This is great fun - a smart, twisty historical thriller from @mylesdungan.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM
This is great fun - a smart, twisty historical thriller from @mylesdungan.bsky.social
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I was very pleased to have watched the great Irish writer Irish writer Conal Creedon receive an honorary doctorate from UCC this afternoon. What a wonderful day.
November 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I was very pleased to have watched the great Irish writer Irish writer Conal Creedon receive an honorary doctorate from UCC this afternoon. What a wonderful day.