Brian Donnelly
@clontarfbrian.bsky.social
Once Dublin now West Sussex.
Leinster & Irish Rugby.
Leinster & Irish Rugby.
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We are doing our best not to dismember any more journalists with bone saws www.ft.com/content/dc11...
November 18, 2025 at 9:28 PM
We are doing our best not to dismember any more journalists with bone saws www.ft.com/content/dc11...
To a Ski Resort ... 👀
Ireland under-21s left shell-shocked by Andorra in blow to Euro hopes
Ireland under-21s left shell-shocked by Andorra in blow to Euro hopes
Jim Crawford’s side found themselves 2-0 down after 23 minutes, with worse to come
www.irishtimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
To a Ski Resort ... 👀
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Journalists cosying up to Donald Trump should look at how easily he shrugs off the brutal dismemberment of one of their colleagues – an opinion writer for the Washington Post – and reflect on how easily he’d do the same if it was them.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Journalists cosying up to Donald Trump should look at how easily he shrugs off the brutal dismemberment of one of their colleagues – an opinion writer for the Washington Post – and reflect on how easily he’d do the same if it was them.
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☘️Ireland's win% against Nations Championship teams 2016 - 2025:
100% v Italy (13 matches)
100% v Argentina (4)
100% v Fiji (1)
92% v Scotland (13)
86% v Australia (7)
83% v Japan (6)
69% v Wales (13)
63% v South Africa (8)
54% v England (13)
50% v France (10)
45% v New Zealand (11)
73% v Above (99)
100% v Italy (13 matches)
100% v Argentina (4)
100% v Fiji (1)
92% v Scotland (13)
86% v Australia (7)
83% v Japan (6)
69% v Wales (13)
63% v South Africa (8)
54% v England (13)
50% v France (10)
45% v New Zealand (11)
73% v Above (99)
November 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
☘️Ireland's win% against Nations Championship teams 2016 - 2025:
100% v Italy (13 matches)
100% v Argentina (4)
100% v Fiji (1)
92% v Scotland (13)
86% v Australia (7)
83% v Japan (6)
69% v Wales (13)
63% v South Africa (8)
54% v England (13)
50% v France (10)
45% v New Zealand (11)
73% v Above (99)
100% v Italy (13 matches)
100% v Argentina (4)
100% v Fiji (1)
92% v Scotland (13)
86% v Australia (7)
83% v Japan (6)
69% v Wales (13)
63% v South Africa (8)
54% v England (13)
50% v France (10)
45% v New Zealand (11)
73% v Above (99)
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☘️Ireland are going to end the year in the top-5 of World Rugby's rankings for the 10th successive year. Only New Zealand have also done this over the same period.
2025 - 4th (pending)
2024 - 2nd
2023 - 2nd
2022 - 1st
2021 - 4th
2020 - 5th
2019 - 5th
2018 - 2nd
2017 - 3rd
2016 - 4th
1/
2025 - 4th (pending)
2024 - 2nd
2023 - 2nd
2022 - 1st
2021 - 4th
2020 - 5th
2019 - 5th
2018 - 2nd
2017 - 3rd
2016 - 4th
1/
November 18, 2025 at 8:17 AM
☘️Ireland are going to end the year in the top-5 of World Rugby's rankings for the 10th successive year. Only New Zealand have also done this over the same period.
2025 - 4th (pending)
2024 - 2nd
2023 - 2nd
2022 - 1st
2021 - 4th
2020 - 5th
2019 - 5th
2018 - 2nd
2017 - 3rd
2016 - 4th
1/
2025 - 4th (pending)
2024 - 2nd
2023 - 2nd
2022 - 1st
2021 - 4th
2020 - 5th
2019 - 5th
2018 - 2nd
2017 - 3rd
2016 - 4th
1/
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I've a lad from work who has tickets for tonight but can't make it and he's looking for a home for them, 100 quid for the pair. BLK515 Row F if anyone interested ?
November 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
I've a lad from work who has tickets for tonight but can't make it and he's looking for a home for them, 100 quid for the pair. BLK515 Row F if anyone interested ?
Clerkin nails it ...
Beating Portugal changed how people see the Ireland team. Long may it last
Beating Portugal changed how people see the Ireland team. Long may it last
The chances of making the World Cup are still pretty slim but suddenly there’s an energy that has been missing for too long
www.irishtimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Clerkin nails it ...
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Paddy McCarthy gets his first start for Ireland.
Sam Prendergast in at 10.
Mack Hansen back from injury, first Test start at fullback.
Caelan Doris moves to openside.
Stuart McCloskey back at 12.
Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench.
Sam Prendergast in at 10.
Mack Hansen back from injury, first Test start at fullback.
Caelan Doris moves to openside.
Stuart McCloskey back at 12.
Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench.
November 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Paddy McCarthy gets his first start for Ireland.
Sam Prendergast in at 10.
Mack Hansen back from injury, first Test start at fullback.
Caelan Doris moves to openside.
Stuart McCloskey back at 12.
Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench.
Sam Prendergast in at 10.
Mack Hansen back from injury, first Test start at fullback.
Caelan Doris moves to openside.
Stuart McCloskey back at 12.
Cian Prendergast and Nick Timoney on the bench.
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🚨BREAKING: Oversight Dems have received new emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that raise serious questions about Donald Trump and his knowledge of Epstein’s horrific crimes.
Read them for yourself. It’s time to end this cover-up and RELEASE THE FILES.
Read them for yourself. It’s time to end this cover-up and RELEASE THE FILES.
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🚨BREAKING: Oversight Dems have received new emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that raise serious questions about Donald Trump and his knowledge of Epstein’s horrific crimes.
Read them for yourself. It’s time to end this cover-up and RELEASE THE FILES.
Read them for yourself. It’s time to end this cover-up and RELEASE THE FILES.
Update - they're chilled now ...
November 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Update - they're chilled now ...
November 8, 2025 at 9:08 PM
November 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
😂😂😂😂😂
To be clear, I don’t begrudge Farrell his debut.
BUT can you imagine the absolute headloss that would be currently unfolding if we were giving a cap to a 32 year old player who played for Leinster.
BUT can you imagine the absolute headloss that would be currently unfolding if we were giving a cap to a 32 year old player who played for Leinster.
Ireland team vs Japan
November 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
😂😂😂😂😂
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The statement Beauden Barrett provided for Tadhg Beirne's disciplinary hearing.
"I take responsibility for entering contact in a high position, as that contributed to the nature of the collision."
Barrett praised Beirne for "good awareness" to prevent a more serious collision.
"I take responsibility for entering contact in a high position, as that contributed to the nature of the collision."
Barrett praised Beirne for "good awareness" to prevent a more serious collision.
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The statement Beauden Barrett provided for Tadhg Beirne's disciplinary hearing.
"I take responsibility for entering contact in a high position, as that contributed to the nature of the collision."
Barrett praised Beirne for "good awareness" to prevent a more serious collision.
"I take responsibility for entering contact in a high position, as that contributed to the nature of the collision."
Barrett praised Beirne for "good awareness" to prevent a more serious collision.
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Just had a lovely woman in our shop in Donegal, searching for her lost twin sister. Appreciate it if my Irish followers would retweet this. Thank you.
November 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Just had a lovely woman in our shop in Donegal, searching for her lost twin sister. Appreciate it if my Irish followers would retweet this. Thank you.
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A 15-point win for VA gov. A 5-point win for VA AG in a race he was expected to lose. A 13-point win for NJ gov, in a race that was expected to be close. An outright majority in NYC in a three-way race. A 30-point win for Prop 50 in CA. #BlueWave #Election2025
November 5, 2025 at 6:28 AM
A 15-point win for VA gov. A 5-point win for VA AG in a race he was expected to lose. A 13-point win for NJ gov, in a race that was expected to be close. An outright majority in NYC in a three-way race. A 30-point win for Prop 50 in CA. #BlueWave #Election2025
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They’ve all gone mad.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott: “After the polls close tomorrow night, I will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott: “After the polls close tomorrow night, I will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC.”
November 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
They’ve all gone mad.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott: “After the polls close tomorrow night, I will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott: “After the polls close tomorrow night, I will impose a 100% tariff on anyone moving to Texas from NYC.”
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Surprising nobody, Russia is unable to launch its nuclear capable Oreshnik missile as it explodes mid launch like a Space X rocket.
November 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Surprising nobody, Russia is unable to launch its nuclear capable Oreshnik missile as it explodes mid launch like a Space X rocket.
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November 1, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Wow!
So it's now 5 who recognise the experience and commitment of Jess Phillips, verses 5 who wants her out - a group which includes at least 1 which is working with Reform.
This is now nothing more than Reform trying to destroy the inquiry and undermine the Labour government.
So it's now 5 who recognise the experience and commitment of Jess Phillips, verses 5 who wants her out - a group which includes at least 1 which is working with Reform.
This is now nothing more than Reform trying to destroy the inquiry and undermine the Labour government.
Breaking - Five grooming gang survivors tell PM they will stay on panel only if Jess Phillips REMAINS in post.
They say Phillips has “devoted her life to hearing and amplifying the voices of women and girls who would have otherwise been unheard”.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
They say Phillips has “devoted her life to hearing and amplifying the voices of women and girls who would have otherwise been unheard”.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Five grooming gang survivors tell PM they will stay on panel only if Jess Phillips remains in post
Exclusive: In fresh controversy, the women write to Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood to speak up for safeguarding minister
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Wow!
So it's now 5 who recognise the experience and commitment of Jess Phillips, verses 5 who wants her out - a group which includes at least 1 which is working with Reform.
This is now nothing more than Reform trying to destroy the inquiry and undermine the Labour government.
So it's now 5 who recognise the experience and commitment of Jess Phillips, verses 5 who wants her out - a group which includes at least 1 which is working with Reform.
This is now nothing more than Reform trying to destroy the inquiry and undermine the Labour government.
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No. Eurostar has ordered double deck trains and the first will arrive in 2031. If they ever run to London we’ll see, but these trains will likely go on ex-Thalys routes first.
Do some research. #CrossChannelRail
Do some research. #CrossChannelRail
Eurostar to run doubledecker trains through Channel tunnel from 2031
Eurostar to run doubledecker trains through Channel tunnel from 2031
Operator signs €2bn deal with Alstom amid boom in international rail travel from UK
Eurostar is to start running doubledecker trains through the Channel tunnel to meet growing demand for international rail travel from the UK.
The rail operator announced it had signed a €2bn (£1.7bn) deal for at least 30 – and up to 50 – new trains from the manufacturer Alstom. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 22, 2025 at 7:10 AM
No. Eurostar has ordered double deck trains and the first will arrive in 2031. If they ever run to London we’ll see, but these trains will likely go on ex-Thalys routes first.
Do some research. #CrossChannelRail
Do some research. #CrossChannelRail
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This is probably your best reminder that Amazon Web Services is too big. So is Microsoft, and Google, and all of these companies that are gobbling up money, energy, and resources, only for things to go suddenly arse-up, like today, without being held accountable. There's no space for competition.
October 20, 2025 at 11:47 AM
This is probably your best reminder that Amazon Web Services is too big. So is Microsoft, and Google, and all of these companies that are gobbling up money, energy, and resources, only for things to go suddenly arse-up, like today, without being held accountable. There's no space for competition.