Journalist. Presenter, Six One at RTÉ News. Views my own. sharon.tobin@rte.ie

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#BehindtheStory: @damienwlr joins @franmcnulty & @sharontobin to discuss the next steps for those affected by major fire in Waterford. @DrKathrynSimps also joins to talk about the future for UK PM Keir Starmer, and whether a former MP could replace him open.spotify.com/episode/7Ef…
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Reporting from war zones and faraway places is invaluable, though expensive as Jeff Bezos and other media owners know. Let's hope the WaPo's foreign staff is allowed to continue to shed light on global issues. Dismantling it means Democracy Dies in Darkness.
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I was just laid off by The Washington Post in the middle of a warzone. I have no words. I'm devastated.
Waking up without power, heat, or running water. (Again.) But the work here in Kyiv continues. Warming up in the car, writing in pencil — pen ink freezes — by headlamp. Despite how difficult this job can be, I am proud to be a foreign correspondent at The Washington Post.
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My job is no more 💔 This spring would have marked 10 years at The Washington Post. All I can think about is the stories that won't get told now. The voices that won't be heard. The questions that won't be asked. My colleagues deserve better. So do our readers.
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It’s been the honor of my life to serve as Washington Post bureau chief in Ukraine. ❤️‍🩹
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🚨Salthill DART Station🚨 North & Southbound Services remain suspended between Lansdown Rd-Bray. Rosslare services affected by line closure above & between Enniscorthy-Wexford. Dublin Bus & Go Ahead will honour valid rail tickets in the affected areas. -AD #WeatherWatch
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I’m 5’3 🤣. Not quite as tiny as it looks
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said due diligence was done on Jim Gavin, but the issue involving €3,300 being owed to a former tenant was "probably buried somewhere in the recesses of his mind" | Follow live rte.ie/news/2025/1006/153700…
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Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin says online smears against him are ‘very personal in nature & potentially politically motivated’ He tells @sharontobin he must take stand for family & friends ‘This is not good enough & has to stop’ Hopes X & Tik Tok take down posts
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Sharon Tobin retweeted
I look forward to being on @rtenews later to review today’s events in Washington as @MichealMartinTD meets @realDonaldTrump. There’s a lot to talk about.
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Storm Éowyn information update 24.1.2025 Westmeath County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team is in attendance at the control centre established in the Council Chamber in Mullingar. The team has received over 100 reports of incidents of storm damage including fallen trees, slates off roofs, electrical wires brought down and other damage to private and public property. The team is grateful to those who have contacted us so far. An outline of the areas that have been reported to us so far is as follows: Ballinderry, MullingarBallymahon Road and environs, Mullingar Dublin Road and environs, Mullingar,Ballinea and environs Bloomfield House Hotel and environsKillucan/Raharney Multyfarnham and environs Delvin and environs Rathconnell and environsCastlepollard and environs Collinstown and environsDalton Park, Mullingar Wansboro Park, AthloneAthlone Regional Sports Centre Garnafailagh, Athlone The Moorings, Athlone Arcadia and environs, AthloneBallykeeran, Glasson and environs Coosan and environs Moate and environs Please continue to comply with the advice relating to Amber weather warnings. Westmeath County Council crews have commenced working on responding to the issues that have been reported and will endeavour to deal with further issues that they encounter while responding to the reports received. Please be advised that due to the large volume of issues reported and the ongoing weather conditions this work will be slow. Every effort will be made to resolve the issues as soon as possible whilst ensuring the safety of staff and members of the public. The emergency phone line 044 9332000 remains in operation and we would encourage members of the public to continue to report issues, particularly in areas where we have not received report. It is also very useful to have your Eircode to hand when reporting issues to the team.
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List of roads in #Westmeath blocked by debris and trees #StormÉowyn
Storm Éowyn Update 24.1.2024 at 11 am Road blocked due to debris / Trees down at the following locations Mayfield Grove Athlone Conlonstown, Ballynacarrigy (Longford Road 800m north of the village) Irishtown, Ballynacarrigy R156 Raharney R392 Ballinea Toarlisnamore, Kilbeggan Clonmellon side of N52 Delvin Cullionmore, Mullingar N91 X3D3 N62 - 2km outside Athlone towards Ballinahown- Shed blown out and partially blocking the road St. Ruth's Park, Athlone Near 15 Ard Brae Par, Athlone Near 35 Hillcourt Athlone Dunboden, Dalystown Killucan /Cloughan Road C15KT70 - Ballinlough Castle N91W920 Mooretown, Delvin N91H922 Ballyhealy, Delvin N91CS6D Ballinagore Edmonton School N37AH70 Barrybeg Roscommon R394 Donnelly’s Cross Bog Road Coosan (2nd turn on left after church)
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#StormÉowyn | Strong winds continue to impact Dublin, with damage reported at the Blanchardstown ice rink in Dublin 15. Residents are advised to exercise caution and beware of blown debris.
#StormÉowyn Update Emergency services respond to scaffolding collapse on Harold's Cross Road in Dolphin's Barn, blocking the entire road.
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The @ConnachtGAA air dome at the Connacht Gaa centre of excellence in Bekan has been completed destroyed as a result of #StormEowyn
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Illegally dumped in the middle of a road between Kinnegad and Ballinabrackey last night / early this morning. Workers from @meathcoco out cleaning it up. @rtenews
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Michael Lowry has been appointed by the Regional Group of Independent TDs as their point of contact for any discussions with the leaders of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
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A new count day means a new t-shirt here at the Cork North Central count. #GE24 #Election24
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