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Executive / Co-Director of the Abbey Theatre, Ireland’s National Theatre. Like a bit of Theatre, Music, Books, Film, TV, Football, Hurling, Man Utd and a bit of whatever you’re having yourself. All views my own… I think.
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Man Utd have been struggling in a rocky period, their worst in over 30 years. Yet in the last 9 years have won a Europa League, 2 FA Cups, 2 League Cups, & look like they’ve qualified to their 3rd Europa league final. Only City & Liverpool have had a more successful decade. Gas #mufc

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When you welcome the Devils to Hell 😉 #mufc

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National Theatre 🤝 National Theatre We have two exciting pieces of news to share about two brilliant Irish plays! www.abbeytheatre.ie/abbey-theatr...

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Paul Mescal to star in A Whistle in the Dark in Dublin’s Abbey Theatre and London’s National Theatre www.independent.ie/style/celebr...

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Our very own Mrs. Millington, Valerie O'Connor, appeared in the RTÉ Guide recently to discuss all things Youth's the Season - ? and her connection to the Abbey Theatre. Zoom in to read 🔍 Youth's the Season runs on the Abbey Stage until this Saturday, May 3.

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Some news of a Tuesday. Delighted to announce @abbeytheatre.bsky.social and the National Theatre in London will be co-producing A Whistle in the Dark in 2027 starring Paul Mescal directed by my co-director & Artistic Director Caitriona McLaughlin. More info here www.abbeytheatre.ie/abbey-theatr...

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Some news of a Tuesday. Delighted to announce @abbeytheatre.bsky.social and the National Theatre in London will be co-producing A Whistle in the Dark in 2027 starring Paul Mescal directed by my co-director & Artistic Director Caitriona McLaughlin. More info here www.abbeytheatre.ie/abbey-theatr...

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Seek out and watch Louis Theroux’ documentary ‘The Settlers’. It’s a clear and important watch about life in the West Bank. #gaza #westbank #palestine

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✅ First Day Today marked the first day of rehearsals for The Cave. A world premiere production written by acclaimed writer Kevin Barry and directed by Abbey Theatre Artistic Director, Caitríona McLaughlin, The Cave runs on the Abbey Stage from 6 June to 18 July 2025.

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Exciting first day of rehearsals for Kevin Barry’s new play The Cave @abbeytheatre.bsky.social starring Tommy Tiernan, Aaron Monaghan and Judith Roddy. www.abbeytheatre.ie

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Don't miss out on this gem, running at the Abbey Theatre until May 3 ✨ #GCNnews

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I hope all my Liverpool supporting pals enjoy the rest of the day. Deserved league winners. Proper football club and the best rivalry. Welcome back to the perch. 20 times a piece. Onwards

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Earlier this month, Abbey Theatre Co-Director and Executive Director Mark O'Brien participated on a panel about arts and a reconciled future as part of the fourth #SharedIsland summit in Dublin Castle. Watch the full Shared Island Forum at the link below⬇️ www.youtube.com/live/YXTqwt6...

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Don't miss out on this gem, running at the Abbey Theatre until May 3 ✨ #GCNnews

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Went to Youth’s the Season-? in the @abbeytheatre.bsky.social this evening. Great performances and very enjoyable - some stars of the future in the cast. Catch it before 3 May.

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If you haven't seen Youth's the Season - ? at the Abbey Theatre I highly recommend it. It's brilliant. Finishes next week.

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Some words from a couple of weeks ago #SharedIsland summit in Dublin Castle. Great to share a stage and a brilliant conversation about theatre, arts, their role on this island, @abbeytheatre.bsky.social as Ireland's National Theatre.

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Some words from a couple of weeks ago #SharedIsland summit in Dublin Castle. Great to share a stage and a brilliant conversation about theatre, arts, their role on this island, @abbeytheatre.bsky.social as Ireland's National Theatre.

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Happy Birthday Michael D Higgins President, Poet, Leader. A man with a deep understanding of the arts and its role in society. Photo taken on Aran Islands at the Abbey Theatre production of Laethanta Shona in July 2021.

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A different type of Abbey for this Good Friday !

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This in @abbeytheatre.bsky.social is excellent. Brilliant performances from a really young (compared to me anyway) cast.

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My favourite photo of Pope Francis. Cruising down through Ballymun in a regular car, window down, waving to the folks waiting to say hello. May he rest in peace. #popefrancis

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He seemed to have been a humble, humanitarian and deeply spiritual man. May he rest in peace. #PopeFrancis

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Beannachtaí na Cásca oraibh

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Time to post the real story of Easter from Shane Daniel Byrne again 😂 #easter

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One of the most beautiful episodes of television I’ve ever seen. eulogy, Black Mirror 7 Ep 5. Paul Giamatti is astonishing as is Patsy Ferran. Prepare to be very very moved. 👏👏👏@charliebrooker.bsky.social

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Happy Birthday Michael D Higgins President, Poet, Leader. A man with a deep understanding of the arts and its role in society. Photo taken on Aran Islands at the Abbey Theatre production of Laethanta Shona in July 2021.

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Watch this, tell me this is ok That this is justified That this is something you can support No equivocation please These are not only war crimes This is a war on all our humanity A living hell for the children of Gaza There can be no excuses, rationales This f€&king cruelty needs to stop now

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I love Manchester United #mufc

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I love Manchester United #mufc

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Welcome to the cast of The Cave by Kevin Barry This summer @abbeytheatre.bsky.social Get those tickets now #excited www.abbeytheatre.ie

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Welcome to the cast of The Cave by Kevin Barry This summer @abbeytheatre.bsky.social Get those tickets now #excited www.abbeytheatre.ie

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⏰ Deadline approaching! The Abbey Theatre is currently hiring for the role of Sales Co-Ordinator. 🔗 For full job spec and details on how to apply, visit our website: www.abbeytheatre.ie/get-involved... 📅 Deadline for applications: 17:00 on 17/04/2025.

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Magic McIlroy #themasters

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Congratulations to Rory McIlroy on winning The Masters and completing the career Grand Slam. A truly outstanding achievement

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Magic McIlroy #themasters

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United are where they deserve to be in League. Club in decline & mismanaged by owners since won Champions League in ‘08. Huge money flushed down the toilet. Wrong players bought. Fergie too much power on exit. This is where we rebuild from. Amorim needs time and support. #mufc #manutd

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🗞️ GLOWING praise for Youth's the Season - ? on the Abbey Stage. Join us for this dazzling tragicomedy about the bright young things of 1930s Dublin. Tickets available from €15: www.abbeytheatre.ie/whats-on/you... 📸 Ros Kavanagh #AbbeyTheatre #IrishTheatre

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