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Ger McCarthy
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Freelance Sports Journalist. All views my own.
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📰My @echolive.bsky.social article looking at #CorkLGFA seniors stats & reasons to be positive after three rounds of Lidl @ladiesfootball.bsky.social National League Division2 action.

#️⃣ #corklgfa #cork #corkgaa #lgfa #SeriousSupport #GetBehindTheFight

🔗 www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Cork ladies footballers focus on positives after three league games under new management
Promotion is on track after two wins this spring
www.echolive.ie
February 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
germccarthy.bsky.social
📹My @tiktok #vlog from #CorkGAA Allianz Nat #hurling league Div1A draw with #LimerickGAA at @SuperValuIRL @PaircUiCha0imh

#️⃣ #cork #gaa #corkgaa #rebels #trending #gaelic #gaelicgames #tiktoksports #tiktokgaa #limerick

🔗 vm.tiktok.com/ZNeoh9A7R/
February 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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My @echolive.bsky.social preview of the #Cork #GAA senior hurlers Allianz Nat Hurling League clash with Wexford.

#cork #gaa #corkgaa

www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Cork hurlers expected to get off to a winning start against a weakened Wexford side
Getting off to a positive start and laying the groundwork for reaching the National League’s knockout stages is important especially as Cork lost to ...
www.echolive.ie
January 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Reposted by Ger McCarthy
adrianweckler.bsky.social
What you need to know about Samsung's new Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra.

Next to zero physical difference from last year's models (bar S25 Ultra) -- all about AI/software upgrades.

= Not an upgrade from S23/S24 (as AI available to those too)
www.independent.ie/business/tec...
Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 phones are all about AI rather than new screens or cameras
Samsung’s latest Galaxy S25, S25 Plus and S25 Ultra phones focus almost entirely on software and AI upgrades instead of physical changes to screens, cameras, battery life or physical design.
www.independent.ie
January 23, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Reposted by Ger McCarthy
adrianweckler.bsky.social
Interviewed head of Appeals Centre Europe, the EU reg body where users can make official complaints about Facebook, YouTube, TikTok.

He said Meta's abolition of fact-checkers wasn't good.

But also: its rule changes on hate speech will influence decisions

m.independent.ie/business/tec...
Meta’s fudge on fact-checking will make life ‘harder’, says head of online watchdog
Mark Zuckerberg’s Trump-style makeover could cause more challenges in Ireland than just the 5pc of staff cuts for targeted “underperformers”.
m.independent.ie
January 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
germccarthy.bsky.social
A new @tg4.bsky.social @sporttg4.bsky.social series of #LaochraGael will feature @ladiesfootball.bsky.social and #CorkLGFA legend Bríd Stack.

My @echolive.bsky.social article:
www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Bríd Stack in Laochra Gael spotlight after incredible career and 11 All-Ireland medals
Ladies football warrior also won 2016 Player of the Year and Player of the Match in 2007 All-Ireland final
www.echolive.ie
January 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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My @echolive.bsky.social preview of the #Cork #GAA senior hurlers National #Hurling League campaign.

www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Cork hurlers head into league season full of optimism
Pat Ryan's side head to Wexford looking for an early victory as they bid to make up for last year's All-Ireland
www.echolive.ie
January 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
germccarthy.bsky.social
🏐My @echolive.bsky.social piece on #WestCork club #Bantry #Blues and their prospects for 2025 in the #Cork #LGFA grade.

#️⃣ #corklgfa #cork #lgfa #bantry

🔗 www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Underage growth means Bantry Blues heading in right direction
Junior A title is next target for West Cork club
www.echolive.ie
January 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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germccarthy.bsky.social
🏐 My @echolive.bsky.social article on #CorkLGFA preparing for the 2025 @ladiesfootball.bsky.social and #Munster #LGFA minor championships.

www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Cork LGFA minor players putting in the hard work ahead of the Munster Championship
Manager Kieran O’Shea and his backroom team used the winter months to prepare the Cork minors for the season ahead.
www.echolive.ie
January 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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🏐My @echolive.bsky.social article on a #Carbery #GAA #WestCork Super Sunday to look forward to in the #CorkGAA PSFC & SAFC

🗓️Sept 14th

🔵⚪️ @CastlehavenGAA 🆚 🔴🟡@NewcestownGAA

🔴🟢 @clongaa 🆚 🟢🟡 @CarberyRangers

🔴⚪️ @RossaGAA 🆚 🟢⚪️ @dohenygaa

🔗 www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Super Sunday to look forward to in September for west Cork football clubs
Sunday, September 14th may seem far off, but that weekend has already been marked on most football club’s calendars.
www.echolive.ie
January 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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🏐My @echolive.bsky.social article on a #Carbery #GAA #WestCork Super Sunday to look forward to in the #CorkGAA PSFC & SAFC

🗓️Sept 14th

🔵⚪️ @CastlehavenGAA 🆚 🔴🟡@NewcestownGAA

🔴🟢 @clongaa 🆚 🟢🟡 @CarberyRangers

🔴⚪️ @RossaGAA 🆚 🟢⚪️ @dohenygaa

🔗 www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Super Sunday to look forward to in September for west Cork football clubs
Sunday, September 14th may seem far off, but that weekend has already been marked on most football club’s calendars.
www.echolive.ie
January 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
germccarthy.bsky.social
🏐 My @echolive.bsky.social article on #CorkLGFA preparing for the 2025 @ladiesfootball.bsky.social and #Munster #LGFA minor championships.

www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Cork LGFA minor players putting in the hard work ahead of the Munster Championship
Manager Kieran O’Shea and his backroom team used the winter months to prepare the Cork minors for the season ahead.
www.echolive.ie
January 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Reposted by Ger McCarthy
theatlantic.com
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever, Derek Thompson writes. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
The Anti-Social Century
Americans are now spending more time alone than ever. It’s changing our personalities, our politics, and even our relationship to reality.
www.theatlantic.com
January 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
germccarthy.bsky.social
📰My @echolive.bsky.social interview with Laura O’Mahony on @ladiesfootball.bsky.social and #WestCork club O’Donovan Rossa joining the senior ranks.

#️⃣ #cork #lgfa #corklgfa #Skibbereen

www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Laura O'Mahony and O'Donovan Rossa have no fear of stepping up to senior
Skibbereen were one win away from an All-Ireland final last year
www.echolive.ie
January 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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📰My @echolive.bsky.social article on the #CorkLGFA #CorkCamogie and #CorkGAA A to Z of 2025.

#️⃣ #gaa #camogie #lgfa

🔗 www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Cork GAA A to Z: What's in store for 2025
Ger McCarthy on what to expect as we move into a new year with fresh opportunities for Cork teams
www.echolive.ie
January 7, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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🏐My @echolive.bsky.social article on the new faces John Cleary and the #Cork senior footballer will meet in this year’s Allianz @gaaofficial.bsky.social National League.

#️⃣ #corkgaa #cork #gaa

🔗 www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
John Cleary will face a mix of new and familiar foes with a different looking Cork football squad
The departure of six players, including three retirees, made it a busy winter for Cleary and his backroom team.
www.echolive.ie
January 6, 2025 at 10:48 AM
germccarthy.bsky.social
🎅 Spoke to new O’Donovan Rossa senior manager Gene Hourihane about the upcoming @officialcorkgaa SAFC season. Via EchoLive.ie

#️⃣ #corkgaa #gaa #cork #Skibbereen

🔗 www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
January 2, 2025 at 9:31 AM
germccarthy.bsky.social
🎇Happy New Year.

First article of 2025 is online via @echolive.bsky.social

🏐The new faces who will patrol the sidelines in this year’s @ladiesfootball.bsky.social championships including #CorkLGFA and Joe Carroll.

#️⃣ #corklgfa #lgfa #gaa

🔗 www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Ladies football: Joe Carroll among new faces on the sideline
Ger McCarthy looks at the inter-county managerial changes for 2025
www.echolive.ie
January 1, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Reposted by Ger McCarthy
independent.ie
Irish Independent journalist Kevin Doyle spent the days before Christmas in Temple Street Hospital with his five-month-old daughter who was fighting RSV. Here he recounts how the place is tied up in health and safety while ignoring the bigger problems

www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...
Inside Temple Street: Lying on the floor you realise the new children’s hospital needs to be too big to fail
Watching the sleep-deprived mother being told she was the health-and-safety risk was just the start.
www.independent.ie
January 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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My @echolive.bsky.social article on the @ladiesfootball.bsky.social #Cork #LGFA county leagues and their importance ahead of championship.

#cork #gaa #corkgaa #corklgfa

www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Cork ladies football: County leagues a good pointer for championship
Teams will return to training by the end of January with league action starting in April
www.echolive.ie
December 30, 2024 at 11:32 AM
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👩‍💻 My @echolive.bsky.social interview with #CorkLGFA senior manager Joe Carroll as the Rebels ramp up 2025 preparations ahead of next year’s @lidlireland.bsky.social @ladiesfootball.bsky.social Nat League.

#️⃣ #corklgfa #lgfa #cork #ladiesfootball #gaa #corkgaa

🔗 www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
New Cork ladies football manager Joe Carroll: We're working away to put a panel together
Rebels will start 2025 in Division 2 with some tough fixtures as they blood new players
www.echolive.ie
December 21, 2024 at 10:31 AM
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Ahead of their 2025 @ladiesfootball.bsky.social campaign, spoke to @CorkLGFA U16A manager Kenneth Burns about his management setup, panel and ambitions for the coming year. Via @echolive.bsky.social

#️⃣ #cork #lgfa #corklgfa #corkgaa

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Rebel U16 manager: 'Success would be players have a positive experience when representing Cork'
Kenneth Burns from Grenagh will take charge of the U16 ladies football squad for 2025
www.echolive.ie
December 19, 2024 at 8:18 AM
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👩‍💻My @echolive.bsky.social article on dual #CarberyGAA club #Newcestown and their football manager Jim O’Sullivan looking ahead to ths 2025 #CorkGAA Premier SFC

#️⃣ #corkgaa #cork #gaa

🔗 www.echolive.ie/corksport/ar...
Newcestown ready for another tilt in both codes: 'League is attritional for dual clubs'
'In the county league, we will be focusing on blooding new players and making sure we don’t pick up any serious injuries...'
www.echolive.ie
December 18, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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👩‍💻My @echolive.bsky.social article looking ahead to #WestCork club Clonakilty and their prospects for the 2025 McCarthy Insurance Group #CorkGAA Premier SFC.

#️⃣ #corkgaa #cork #gaa

🔗 echolive.ie/corksport/arid…
December 17, 2024 at 5:43 PM
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#RTESportsAwards
December 15, 2024 at 11:46 PM