Kieran Cunningham
@kcsixtyseven.bsky.social
Sports writer, sometime podcaster, dabble in news and current affairs.
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Dubliners: 15 stories about a football team and a city over 50 dramatic years
It's half a century since Kevin Heffernan's Dublin made their All-Ireland breakthrough. The capital would never be the same again, with Dublin footballers becoming box office. The city has changed dra...
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Put a bit of work into this. Interviews with a host of Dublin players from the last 50 years as well as Jim Gavin and people from the worlds of film, music, literature, education and politics. Broken up into short stories so you can dip in and out.
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Wrote for The Currency about how the access of the past often led to compromises and stories quietly ignored.
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thecurrency.news/articles/206...
Sports journalism in Ireland is unrecognisable from when I started out, but spare me the golden-era nostalgia - The Currency
When it comes to Irish sports journalism, it often seems like there’s no escape from what should be seen as a malignant virus. We’re prisoners of the past, always looking in the rear-view mirror. Even...
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November 1, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Wrote for The Currency about how the access of the past often led to compromises and stories quietly ignored.
thecurrency.news/articles/206...
thecurrency.news/articles/206...
Another twist to the strangest of years. Receiving a MacNamee award from the GAA tomorrow.
Also, a reminder that I'm looking for work and haven't retired! DMs are open.
Also, a reminder that I'm looking for work and haven't retired! DMs are open.
October 31, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Another twist to the strangest of years. Receiving a MacNamee award from the GAA tomorrow.
Also, a reminder that I'm looking for work and haven't retired! DMs are open.
Also, a reminder that I'm looking for work and haven't retired! DMs are open.
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I wrote about Daniel Kinahan and his family for @newyorker.com. The story features boxers, assassins, Hezbollah, a billion-dollar cocaine empire, the Open University, and a debonair gangster in a prison in Rome who is singing like a canary...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
The Cocaine Kingpin Living Large in Dubai
Daniel Kinahan, an Irish drug dealer, commands a billion-dollar empire from the U.A.E. Why isn’t he in prison?
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October 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
I wrote about Daniel Kinahan and his family for @newyorker.com. The story features boxers, assassins, Hezbollah, a billion-dollar cocaine empire, the Open University, and a debonair gangster in a prison in Rome who is singing like a canary...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
I've decided to move on from the Star after 28 memorable years covering sport all over the world, as well as dabbling in politics, current affairs and music writing. I'm open to new opportunities from next month. DMs are open. Thanks.
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September 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
I've decided to move on from the Star after 28 memorable years covering sport all over the world, as well as dabbling in politics, current affairs and music writing. I'm open to new opportunities from next month. DMs are open. Thanks.
www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-cu...
www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-cu...
"McGregor posted a video of a speech about what he'd do as President. To summarise, he promised to hold a referendum on every decision made by the government. In the history of dumbass political ideas, this is, without question, the GOAT.''
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Katie Taylor should see Nikita Hand is a better role model than Conor McGregor
Dustin the Turkey had a better shot at winning the Eurovision than McGregor has of ending up in the Phoenix Park, but his 'manifesto' has been liked by thousands - including Katie Taylor's account
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September 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"McGregor posted a video of a speech about what he'd do as President. To summarise, he promised to hold a referendum on every decision made by the government. In the history of dumbass political ideas, this is, without question, the GOAT.''
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www.irishmirror.ie/sport/other-...
Chantelle Cameron calling out Katie Taylor. Message makes it clear that she's still working with Daniel Kinahan's close associate, Anthony Fitzpatrick. AF lived in Kinahan's Dublin mansion that was seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
August 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Chantelle Cameron calling out Katie Taylor. Message makes it clear that she's still working with Daniel Kinahan's close associate, Anthony Fitzpatrick. AF lived in Kinahan's Dublin mansion that was seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
Looking forward to it, @stane.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Looking forward to it, @stane.bsky.social
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called for them to clarify their stance.
April 30, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has called for them to clarify their stance.
After leading Laois to a first Leinster title in 57 years, it was hard to track down Mick O'Dwyer for post-match interviews.
Eventually we found him in a cubbyhole under the Hogan Stand, having a cup of tea and a Kit Kat on his own, removed from the bedlam outside. He was unique.
Eventually we found him in a cubbyhole under the Hogan Stand, having a cup of tea and a Kit Kat on his own, removed from the bedlam outside. He was unique.
April 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
After leading Laois to a first Leinster title in 57 years, it was hard to track down Mick O'Dwyer for post-match interviews.
Eventually we found him in a cubbyhole under the Hogan Stand, having a cup of tea and a Kit Kat on his own, removed from the bedlam outside. He was unique.
Eventually we found him in a cubbyhole under the Hogan Stand, having a cup of tea and a Kit Kat on his own, removed from the bedlam outside. He was unique.
Delighted that one of the great Irish sports books is back in print. And with plenty of new and fascinating content.
March 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Delighted that one of the great Irish sports books is back in print. And with plenty of new and fascinating content.
Tracked this Crane Bag from 1984 down online. Fascinating list of contributors and topics.
February 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Tracked this Crane Bag from 1984 down online. Fascinating list of contributors and topics.
Uncomfortable with getting into anything personal online so, deep breath...
I was diagnosed with cancer last Friday and go under the knife on Monday.
So many people are doing brilliant work in this field. If you can, help the Irish Cancer Society at www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help. Thanks
I was diagnosed with cancer last Friday and go under the knife on Monday.
So many people are doing brilliant work in this field. If you can, help the Irish Cancer Society at www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help. Thanks
Ways to help
Ways to support the Irish Cancer Society's work by donating, fundraising, buying and donating goods, and by volunteering.
www.cancer.ie
January 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Uncomfortable with getting into anything personal online so, deep breath...
I was diagnosed with cancer last Friday and go under the knife on Monday.
So many people are doing brilliant work in this field. If you can, help the Irish Cancer Society at www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help. Thanks
I was diagnosed with cancer last Friday and go under the knife on Monday.
So many people are doing brilliant work in this field. If you can, help the Irish Cancer Society at www.cancer.ie/ways-to-help. Thanks
Gleann Cholm Cille.
January 16, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Gleann Cholm Cille.
Fantastic for a small community to put together a film festival.
Ádh mór!
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Ádh mór!
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Lights, Camera, Kilcar! - Village to host first international film festival - Donegal Daily
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint The village of Kilcar has enjoyed plenty of big screen action in recent years. From In The Land Of…
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January 15, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Fantastic for a small community to put together a film festival.
Ádh mór!
www.donegaldaily.com/2025/01/14/l...
Ádh mór!
www.donegaldaily.com/2025/01/14/l...
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Reminder: Here's an #Irishlanguage starter pack I've put together covering folks who speak Irish, promote Irish, work with Irish. Mé héin san áireamh ambaist!
go.bsky.app/R92AJ6V #Gaeilge
go.bsky.app/R92AJ6V #Gaeilge
November 17, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Reminder: Here's an #Irishlanguage starter pack I've put together covering folks who speak Irish, promote Irish, work with Irish. Mé héin san áireamh ambaist!
go.bsky.app/R92AJ6V #Gaeilge
go.bsky.app/R92AJ6V #Gaeilge
"I always wanted to be Mick Jagger, but you can't be Mick Jagger in Dublin. I'm going to keep working. I can't sit on the sofa backing horses all day."
Exclusive interview with Eamon Dunphy on life after The Stand.
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Exclusive interview with Eamon Dunphy on life after The Stand.
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"I always wanted to be Mick Jagger but you can't be Mick here'' - Eamon Dunphy
There was another night where Eamon Dunphy came on Welsh superstar Tom Jones in the downstairs bar of Shanahan's steakhouse on Stephen's Green. It is generally accepted that Jones has one of the great...
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January 9, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"I always wanted to be Mick Jagger, but you can't be Mick Jagger in Dublin. I'm going to keep working. I can't sit on the sofa backing horses all day."
Exclusive interview with Eamon Dunphy on life after The Stand.
www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer...
Exclusive interview with Eamon Dunphy on life after The Stand.
www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer...
Carla on Corrie last night was reading Sally Rooney in her hospital bed.
So Rooney has arrived.
So Rooney has arrived.
January 4, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Carla on Corrie last night was reading Sally Rooney in her hospital bed.
So Rooney has arrived.
So Rooney has arrived.
''I got homophobic abuse when I was playing for Tyrone. Fellas on the other team questioning my sexuality. Then you'd have fellas saying I should be playing for the Tyrone ladies."
Had an eye-opening chat with Conor Meyler.
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Had an eye-opening chat with Conor Meyler.
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Tyrone star keen to put year from hell behind as he details on-field abuse
"I got abused a few times when playing with Tyrone over this. Players making a jibe about it, questioning my sexuality and giving me homophobic abuse. Then there'd be fellas going 'what are you doing ...
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January 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
''I got homophobic abuse when I was playing for Tyrone. Fellas on the other team questioning my sexuality. Then you'd have fellas saying I should be playing for the Tyrone ladies."
Had an eye-opening chat with Conor Meyler.
www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/ty...
Had an eye-opening chat with Conor Meyler.
www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/ty...
Prefer Centra rolls myself.
January 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Prefer Centra rolls myself.
Roy Keane was once seen as the oracle, the only truthteller in Ireland, the man many aspired to be.
Now he debates the merits of different biscuits in clips designed to go viral.
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Now he debates the merits of different biscuits in clips designed to go viral.
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How Roy Keane went from grand pronouncements to debates about biscuits
Roy Keane is a natural performer. A little Mona Lisa smile is never far away as he throws out grenades, with that distinctive Cork accent going up a couple of octaves the more worked up he gets. Reall...
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January 2, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Roy Keane was once seen as the oracle, the only truthteller in Ireland, the man many aspired to be.
Now he debates the merits of different biscuits in clips designed to go viral.
www.irishmirror.ie/sport/sport-...
Now he debates the merits of different biscuits in clips designed to go viral.
www.irishmirror.ie/sport/sport-...
Away from the incessant demands of the daily beat, I try and do one big project every year.
In 2024, it was this - interviews with a host of people from all walks of life about a changing, turbulent and fascinating city and its football team.
www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/du...
In 2024, it was this - interviews with a host of people from all walks of life about a changing, turbulent and fascinating city and its football team.
www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/du...
Dubliners: 15 stories about a football team and a city over 50 dramatic years
It's half a century since Kevin Heffernan's Dublin made their All-Ireland breakthrough. The capital would never be the same again, with Dublin footballers becoming box office. The city has changed dra...
www.irishmirror.ie
December 30, 2024 at 10:31 AM
Away from the incessant demands of the daily beat, I try and do one big project every year.
In 2024, it was this - interviews with a host of people from all walks of life about a changing, turbulent and fascinating city and its football team.
www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/du...
In 2024, it was this - interviews with a host of people from all walks of life about a changing, turbulent and fascinating city and its football team.
www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/du...