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Last year
2022
Belgian court to hear criminal case involving hacking of Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's Twitter account
The tweet in question referred to another Irish politician.
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Feb 16th 2022, 5:46 PM
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Belgian police launch investigation into 'unauthorised use' of Luke 'Ming' Flanagan's Twitter account
A tweet was sent in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Oct 2nd 2020, 3:41 PM
'Sorry Peter': No surprise twists after a weekend of high drama - as curtain comes down in Castlebar
The second longest-running show in the Irish Euro count ended last night – here’s how it all played out.
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May 30th 2019, 3:45 PM
Tusla worker's phone was used to send journalist death threats
A garda investigation is now underway.
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Nov 1st 2017, 12:01 AM
Fine Gael MEPs have been compared to fascists
Flanagan didn’t hold back in his criticism.
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Jun 10th 2015, 4:38 PM
Will Luke 'Ming' Flanagan be part of the new Independent alliance?
The two men have been political allies for years — but is Ming on board with the Ross-Fitzmaurice plan?
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Jan 15th 2015, 8:15 PM
"There was cattle to be moved": The winner of the 'Ming' by-election explains his late arrival
The country’s newest TD was busy on the farm, but he’s now arrived to a rapturous reception at the Roscommon count centre.
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Oct 11th 2014, 8:47 PM
Laughter and applause for Phil Hogan, as Sinn Féin challenge falls flat
Big Phil’s anticipated ‘Big Grilling’ failed to materialise at the EU Parliament this morning, and the agriculture committee has now voted to back him as commissioner.
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Oct 2nd 2014, 9:30 PM
Back in time: Would you vote for THIS 'Ming'?
Now available in colour (and with hair).
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Sep 28th 2014, 5:30 PM
Turf cutter Michael Fitzmaurice to contest Roscommon/South Leitrim by-election
Fitzmaurice said he had recieved many requests from people in Roscommon and Leitrim.
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Sep 9th 2014, 10:53 PM
A Ming Dynasty? Here's who's in the running to take the MEP's vacant Dáil seat
The independent politician’s ascension to Europe automatically triggers a by-election in Roscommon-South Leitrim. Who will take his place?
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May 30th 2014, 6:45 AM
Ming: No, I won't send a replacement to Brussels
But will he serve a full term? The independent TD’s leaving the door open for an early return to domestic politics.
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May 26th 2014, 10:56 AM
A comedian's brother, a garda whistleblower... The 'super subs' that could end up in Europe
The list of ‘replacements’ that could end up taking MEP seats also includes pro-life and LGBT campaigners, a former army officer, and an ex-world champion athlete.
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May 10th 2014, 9:45 AM
'Ming' Flanagan will tell us if he is running for Europe after St Patrick's Day
The independent TD is not playing down rumours that he will run for the European Parliament in Midlands North-West.
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Mar 11th 2014, 7:00 AM
Watch: Ming Flanagan challenges Minister to drink glass of 'glorified piss' (water)
The independent TD could be in trouble with Dáil authorities after an outburst in the chamber this morning.
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Dec 19th 2013, 12:12 PM
Guideline-setting GP supports cannabis decriminalisation
Dr Cathal Ó Súilleabháin says decriminalisation would combat crime, make the drug safer and allow for research.
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Oct 27th 2013, 6:45 PM
Turf cutters 'vindicate their rights' and cut turf in Roscommon and Galway
The turf cutters say they have no alternative. A European Union directive requires Ireland to ban turf-cutting on certain bogs.
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Jun 29th 2013, 11:52 AM
Here is the week's news... skewed
Breaking via The Mire wire: The country is ‘fraped’ with snow; Pope Francis feels let down by Ming Flanagan; horsemeat scandal neigh fair to the rich?
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Mar 16th 2013, 10:00 AM
Pics: Luke Ming Flanagan wears his Oscar the Grouch t-shirt in the Dáil
Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street…
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Jul 20th 2012, 10:44 AM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
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May 29th 2012, 4:53 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
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Jul 15th 2011, 2:50 PM
Denis Naughten loses Fine Gael whip over Roscommon Hospital vote
Naughten loses whip for voting against his party on the hospital cuts, while Frank Feighan faces the wrath of constituents for voting ‘Yes’.
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Jul 7th 2011, 4:00 PM
'Ming' Flanagan says suicide remarks taken out of context
Senator accuses TD of having told a Department of Health official to “go get a rope and commit suicide”.
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Jun 29th 2011, 9:17 AM
Ming vows to stop smoking cannabis while 'in the Republic of Ireland'
The Roscommon-South Leitrim TD has said he might pop over to Amsterdam or Portugal to smoke cannabis in the future – but only if he has the time.
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Mar 23rd 2011, 5:43 PM
Column: Ming Flanagan's crusade isn't about Civil Rights - it's about personal gain
In his latest column, David Kenny argues that Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan’s cannabis crusade is not a Civil Rights issue like David Norris’s. It’s about Luke wanting to get stoned, that’s all.
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Mar 21st 2011, 11:42 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Nine things you really need to know by 9am.
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Mar 4th 2011, 8:31 AM