Michael Fisher
@michael-fisher.bsky.social
Former broadcasting journalist with BBC London & Birmingham and RTÉ News Dublin & Belfast; former regional journalist in Monaghan.
My target: walking 1 million steps in 100 days = 500 miles approximately. I'm now on Day 83 so please help me reach the target & raise funds for the Children's Cancer Unit Charity at the Royal hospital in Belfast. www.justgiving.com/page/michael...
May 1, 2025 at 8:22 PM
My target: walking 1 million steps in 100 days = 500 miles approximately. I'm now on Day 83 so please help me reach the target & raise funds for the Children's Cancer Unit Charity at the Royal hospital in Belfast. www.justgiving.com/page/michael...
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Christian Brother Martin O'Flaherty was a keeper of the keys to the congregation's assets and secrets, and is now a convicted child sexual abuser, RTÉ Investigates reveals
Profile of an abuser: Christian Brother Martin O'Flaherty
Martin O'Flaherty was a keeper of the keys to the congregation's assets and secrets, and is now a convicted child sexual abuser, RTÉ Investigates reveals.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Christian Brother Martin O'Flaherty was a keeper of the keys to the congregation's assets and secrets, and is now a convicted child sexual abuser, RTÉ Investigates reveals
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The Catholic Church has spent billions of dollars settling claims from sexual abuse cases. NCR first exposed the abuse scandal in stories first reported 40 years ago. In 2025, NCR is investigating the costs to Catholics, parishes and the church in its new series "The Reckoning."
The Reckoning | National Catholic Reporter
The Catholic Church has spent billions of dollars settling claims from sexual abuse cases. NCR first exposed the abuse scandal in stories first reported 40 years ago. In 2025, NCR is investigating the...
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January 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The Catholic Church has spent billions of dollars settling claims from sexual abuse cases. NCR first exposed the abuse scandal in stories first reported 40 years ago. In 2025, NCR is investigating the costs to Catholics, parishes and the church in its new series "The Reckoning."
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NUJ welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal.
The union has called for clear guarantees for press freedom and urged both sides to play their important role in allowing for the safety and protection of all citizens, including brave journalists on frontlines.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
The union has called for clear guarantees for press freedom and urged both sides to play their important role in allowing for the safety and protection of all citizens, including brave journalists on frontlines.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
NUJ welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal
www.nuj.org.uk
January 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
NUJ welcomes Gaza ceasefire deal.
The union has called for clear guarantees for press freedom and urged both sides to play their important role in allowing for the safety and protection of all citizens, including brave journalists on frontlines.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
The union has called for clear guarantees for press freedom and urged both sides to play their important role in allowing for the safety and protection of all citizens, including brave journalists on frontlines.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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Holyhead Port will reopen one berth today, following December's Storm Darragh disruption, with repairs continuing on the second berth.
The closure impacted thousands, forcing alternative travel plans over the busy Christmas period.
#VMNews
The closure impacted thousands, forcing alternative travel plans over the busy Christmas period.
#VMNews
January 16, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Holyhead Port will reopen one berth today, following December's Storm Darragh disruption, with repairs continuing on the second berth.
The closure impacted thousands, forcing alternative travel plans over the busy Christmas period.
#VMNews
The closure impacted thousands, forcing alternative travel plans over the busy Christmas period.
#VMNews
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The Gaza war will be the first item on the agenda during a long-awaited and contentious meeting between Israel and the EU at the end of February, RTÉ News understands
Gaza war to top agenda at long-awaited Israel-EU meeting
The Gaza war will be the first item on the agenda during a long-awaited and contentious meeting between Israel and the EU at the end of February, RTÉ News understands.
www.rte.ie
January 16, 2025 at 10:38 AM
The Gaza war will be the first item on the agenda during a long-awaited and contentious meeting between Israel and the EU at the end of February, RTÉ News understands
Journalism is not a crime....
🚨BREAKING: Crucial case for press freedom in the UK - judgment delivered tomorrow when the Investigatory Powers Tribunal will rule for press freedom or for secret surveillance.
This is after the arrests of journalists for exposing a huge police covert surveillance scandal. #JournalismIsNotACrime
This is after the arrests of journalists for exposing a huge police covert surveillance scandal. #JournalismIsNotACrime
December 16, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Journalism is not a crime....
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The Taoiseach has said the seriousness of the situation in Holyhead is becoming more apparent as the days go by, and it is "unlikely now that we will see Holyhead Port functioning in any real way this Christmas."
Unlikely Holyhead will function before Christmas - Harris
The Taoiseach has said the seriousness of the situation in Holyhead is becoming more apparent and it is "unlikely now that we will see Holyhead port functioning in any real way this Christmas."
www.rte.ie
December 16, 2024 at 12:17 PM
The Taoiseach has said the seriousness of the situation in Holyhead is becoming more apparent as the days go by, and it is "unlikely now that we will see Holyhead Port functioning in any real way this Christmas."
@gonuj.org #solidarity with your chapel. Personal donation made to hardship fund.
December 12, 2024 at 2:09 PM
@gonuj.org #solidarity with your chapel. Personal donation made to hardship fund.
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Full List of Candidates for the #GE2024
The full list of candidates running in 43 constituencies for the upcoming General Election on 29 November 2024 has been revealed. Check out the full list and find out who’s standing in your area.
List: www.virginmediatelevision.ie/ge24/
The full list of candidates running in 43 constituencies for the upcoming General Election on 29 November 2024 has been revealed. Check out the full list and find out who’s standing in your area.
List: www.virginmediatelevision.ie/ge24/
November 21, 2024 at 2:21 PM
Full List of Candidates for the #GE2024
The full list of candidates running in 43 constituencies for the upcoming General Election on 29 November 2024 has been revealed. Check out the full list and find out who’s standing in your area.
List: www.virginmediatelevision.ie/ge24/
The full list of candidates running in 43 constituencies for the upcoming General Election on 29 November 2024 has been revealed. Check out the full list and find out who’s standing in your area.
List: www.virginmediatelevision.ie/ge24/
#GE24 #CavanMonaghan I will await tally figures from 1st count on Saturday but the possible result combinations in this 5-seater are:
2SF 2FF 1FG no change except in personnel;
3SF 1FF 1FG if SF repeats local elections performance in Monaghan with Cathy Bennett;
2SF 1FF 1FG 1IndIRL or Aontú perhaps
2SF 2FF 1FG no change except in personnel;
3SF 1FF 1FG if SF repeats local elections performance in Monaghan with Cathy Bennett;
2SF 1FF 1FG 1IndIRL or Aontú perhaps
November 28, 2024 at 1:40 PM
#GE24 #CavanMonaghan I will await tally figures from 1st count on Saturday but the possible result combinations in this 5-seater are:
2SF 2FF 1FG no change except in personnel;
3SF 1FF 1FG if SF repeats local elections performance in Monaghan with Cathy Bennett;
2SF 1FF 1FG 1IndIRL or Aontú perhaps
2SF 2FF 1FG no change except in personnel;
3SF 1FF 1FG if SF repeats local elections performance in Monaghan with Cathy Bennett;
2SF 1FF 1FG 1IndIRL or Aontú perhaps