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Philip Nolan

Philip Nolan

@philipnolan.bsky.social

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Journalist. Likes a bit of grub.

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Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · 18d

Life will never be the same again, but I’ll make a new one!

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Sep 10

Life is weird. Just the other day, I was posting elsewhere about Giorgio Armani’s death, and the Duomo in Milan. Today, I find a bag of photos, and there are a few I’ve never seen before. Like my late father in 1955, aged 25, outside the, er, Duomo…

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jul 31

It’s far from perfect, but given the fact I effectively was paralysed three months ago, I’m grateful for walking again, splint and all. Arm has a bit to go, and I need practice outdoors, but improving every day. Physio and occupational team here in Enniscorthy are terrific! #StrokeRecovery

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jul 27

It’s hard to over-estimate the influence of Tom Lehrer on those of us who have a dark sense of humour. He came and he went, young and at the top of his game, and in doing so cemented his legend forever. Clever chap. He died yesterday at 97, and remains as relevant today as ever.

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jul 27

Best wishes to you two too, Rachel! xx

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jul 27

I’m really bored at when no one is calling, all right!

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jul 27

😉🤣

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jul 27

I weigh about half what I used to - I had a haircut today, the first in three months! 🤣 Who says there aren’t good people in the world, by the way? My regular Turkish barber in Gorey (thanks, #BabySis, for taking me there) refused to take a cent. 👏

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jul 12

Hiya, Pat! I hope all is good with you!

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jul 12

Thanks, Colm. I was in Rome to cover Pope Francis’s funeral, but I never made it. The office and my brother got me home on a private jet. It’s been quite the journey, but I’ll get there!

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jul 12

I’ve had a stroke, I’m afraid. In rehab hospital In Enniscorthy. It’ll be a while yet until I cook!

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jun 28

Not home yet - I haven’t been for over nine weeks!

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jun 28

Well, stroke update. I can prop myself up in bed, drink from a cup or glass, and ‘sign’ my name with the ‘bad’ arm. I can wear jocks, not a nappy. I can walk with a walker. This week, I’ll lose the catheter, and transfer to a car as a passenger. Onwards!

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jun 24

The cards and gifts keep coming! I promise I’ll reply to all when I can use my right hand again. Typing with my left still takes a LOT of time! Thank you all - it has made a huge difference, and your messages meant so much. 🙂

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Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jun 12

I wonder why air incident investigators need a black box, and two years to piece together an aircraft, when Sid from the Happy Valley Caravan Park in Greater London already has worked it all out…

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jun 10

I’ve posted here. 🙂

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jun 9

I had a stroke in Rome. Family and work were amazing - got me home on air ambulance to Wexford General, then to St John’s here in Enniscorthy!

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jun 9

I’m six weeks in hospital.
I have very little power on my right side.
I’m wearing a nappy.
My wee is in a bag on my leg.
#LoveIsland is back.
I’m living the dream… 😜

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jun 8

110 years ago today, my great-grandfather James Kavanagh died in the Great War, and is buried in Hazebrouck, northern France.
He left a widow for 40+ years, and seven daughters.
We will remember them.

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · Jun 7

Thanks for the flowers, Joules - cheered me up no end! I’m OK, but I have a long way to go! Px

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · May 30

No, I’ve no coordination on right side, but early days yet!

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · May 30

Enniscorthy, not Ennis!

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · May 30

I had a stroke, in Rome five weeks ago. Five days intensive care, two weeks in hospitals there in total, air ambulance home, hospital in Wexford town, now rehab hospital in Ennis or

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · May 30

Bored witless, but what can you do? 🙂

Philip Nolan @philipnolan.bsky.social · May 30

Still have lots of work to do - I’ll be in hospital for an age yet!