The 'Saipan' film gives us Mick McCarthy as a caricature. This isn't the first time this has happened. The real man is much more interesting. Wrote this for The Currency. thecurrency.news/articles/212...

Wrote for The Currency about how the access of the past often led to compromises and stories quietly ignored. 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.

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...

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...

"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.'' 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.

Looking forward to it, @stane.bsky.social

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.

Declan Ryan

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.

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

Gleann Cholm Cille.

Fantastic for a small community to put together a film festival. Ádh mór! www.donegaldaily.com/2025/01/14/l...

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

"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...

Carla on Corrie last night was reading Sally Rooney in her hospital bed. 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. www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/ty...

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. 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...

Two excellent interviews with Colm Tóibín and Sebastian Barry by Second Captains and Free State today. Maybe writers should only be interviewed by sports journalists...

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. www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/du...

Most professional rugby players speak in dull cliches that are similiar to dreary LinkedIn posts so we should be grateful for Mack Hansen's blunt honesty. www.irishmirror.ie/sport/rugby-...

you know who should be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame? Sisyphus

This is a statement performance by Arne Slot's Liverpool similar to that made by Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool in the 4-0 at Leicester City at Christmas 2019.

Must be hard for real snake oil salesmen.

Got an email from a PR company asking if I'd like to do a piece on Tim O'Leary calling for an investigation into the Mayo County Board. This Tim O'Leary. You're grand, lads.

Great new initiative in Gleann Cholm Cille.

If GAA probe means clubs and counties end up no longer employing outside coaches and managers, then all for it. Has become a joke. A world away from what the GAA is supposed to be about. Fully realise many think differently.

"Is their mammy Fine Gael and their daddy Fianna Fáil?"

This is worth reading by @kcsixtyseven.bsky.social www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/du...

Muhammad Ali had a meeting in Dublin about the Troubles, Gerry Hutch used his sporting links as a weapon and a shield, the fight for Gaza is led by men and women who wore the sky blue of the city. www.irishmirror.ie/sport/gaa/du...

No alarms and no surprises.

No-one would ever mistake Ralph Fiennes for Jean Alexander but there is a scene in Conclave that is a mirror image of a famous scene in Corrie where Hilda Ogden picks up Stan's specs after his funeral and breaks down.

You want our money, Eddie? Well, there are questions about Daniel Kinahan, Conor McGregor and Anthony Fitzpatrick that require answers. www.irishmirror.ie/sport/other-...

Reading about the late great music writer Dave Cavanagh and respect him even more.

Now that it's all over, the way Gerry Hutch was painted as a lovable Dublin character - the new Fortycoats or Dancing Mary - was weird.

Virgin so bored they've made up a place called Phibblestown for a laugh.

I know many people would have dealt with Michael in Edge's hardware shop in Fairview over the years. His family lost everything in a house fire last week. If you can help a real gent and his family, please do. Thanks. www.gofundme.com/f/michael-fr...

Official Ireland whooped and hollered.

Don't like going into the personal, but there have always been accusations of classism when you go at Conor McGregor which stick in the craw. www.irishmirror.ie/sport/sport-...

Don't like going into the personal, but there have always been accusations of classism when you go at Conor McGregor which stick in the craw. www.irishmirror.ie/sport/sport-...

Pat Gilroy is no crank. He is hugely respected both within business and the GAA, and was talked of as a contender for Ard Stiúrthóir. So his warnings about money and the GAA can't be ignored. Latest newsletter available now. open.substack.com/pub/themixed...