Kay McGinn

Castlefin chef shocked to win prestigious UK Craft Guild of Chefs award donegallive.ie/news/home/1917…

Caroline had a fantastic time at the National Chef of the Year in London 🏆✨#NCOTY So much talent, energy and passion on show, it’s always inspiring to see chefs at the very top of their game! Congratulations to winner Danny Young and Young Chef of the Year Keira Carolan👏

Donegal woman crowned UK’s Young National Chef of the Year! donegaldaily.com/2025/10/10/don…

*One month before her 95th birthday, Patricia Routledge wrote something that still gently echoes:* **“I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude.”** My life didn’t quite take shape until my forties. I had worked steadily — on provincial stages, in radio plays, in West End productions — but I often felt adrift, as though I was searching for a home within myself that I hadn’t quite found. At 50, I accepted a television role that many would later associate me with — Hyacinth Bucket, of Keeping Up Appearances. I thought it would be a small part in a little series. I never imagined that it would take me into people’s living rooms and hearts around the world. And truthfully, that role taught me to accept my own quirks. It healed something in me. At 60, I began learning Italian — not for work, but so I could sing opera in its native language. I also learned how to live alone without feeling lonely. I read poetry aloud each evening, not to perfect my diction, but to quiet my soul. At 70, I returned to the Shakespearean stage — something I once believed I had aged out of. But this time, I had nothing to prove. I stood on those boards with stillness, and audiences felt that. I was no longer performing. I was simply being. At 80, I took up watercolor painting. I painted flowers from my garden, old hats from my youth, and faces I remembered from the London Underground. Each painting was a quiet memory made visible. Now, at 95, I write letters by hand. I’m learning to bake rye bread. I still breathe deeply every morning. I still adore laughter — though I no longer try to make anyone laugh. I love the quiet more than ever. **I’m writing this to tell you something simple:** **Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again.** Let these years ahead be your *treasure years*. You don’t need to be famous. You don’t need to be flawless. You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours. *With love and gentleness,* — Patricia Routledge

@DublinAirport A tannoy system that works and can be heard and understood please. It is really poor! Otherwise all good 👍🏻

What would you like to see us do next to make Dublin Airport even better? 🤔 ✈️

Fantastic array of musical talent @nerve_centre Derry on Fri 15th Nov with The Suite, Cora Harkin and Sombre. Tickets selling fast! The Suite will be launching their brand new single “Can You Feel it”.

@philytaggart Sliding doors

Someone give me the ultimate Sunday evening movie to watch?

@mariemccolgan Oh looks so lovely 😋 I’m on Christmas pudding duty this weekend, my Aunt’s recipe 😍

Yesterday I pretended I was Delia Smith and this happened! 😂 #homemadecake #baking #homemadepudding #Christmascake #Christmaspudding #DeliaSmith #christmastraditions 🎄

We've teamed up with @tapairportugal to give away return flights for two to beautiful city of Lisbon 🇵🇹✈️ To be in with a chance to win: FOLLOW & REPOST Winner will be announced on Friday, September 22, 2023. Good Luck 🤞 Info: dublinairport.com/latest-news/20…

@TMIrelandHelp @GrumpyWhippet Same here & I had 4 in my basket 😭😭 I didn’t give the country option! Only options given were eTickets - Free or Delivery @ Home! Lost my tickets 😔

@GrumpyWhippet Please ensure you're selecting the correct country option when choosing your delivery method to ensure your payment/billing information is accepted. For events in Dublin, this is defaulted to the Republic Of Ireland. Thanks!

We're back! Here until 17:00 today to help with any ticketing queries. Got a question? Check out our helpdesk for more info! >>> bit.ly/2tV50vv

@rory_farrell Congratulations Brian 💙 what a gift you have 👏🏻👏🏻

So proud of Brian Farrell & his exhibition. Top class👌#Derry

How would you like to be in with a chance to win: Return flights to Cleveland with @AerLingus 🇺🇸 4 nights in a luxurious 4* hotel📷 Tickets to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame🎸 To enter: FOLLOW & RT Winner announced Friday 19/05 Details: dublinairport.com/latest-news/20… Good Luck 🤞

@ggormleyphotos @NWSharingZone Wow - amazing picture 👌🏻🌕

Moon rising over the Guildhall in Derry this evening #moon #moonrise #moonset #derry #ireland #irelandlandscape

@rory_farrell Awww happy birthday, Eileen 🎂💗

Mother's Day on Sunday and birthday today - Eileen has life sussed 😂

@poloconghaile You must must get the train from Portrush/Coleraine to Derry city. It’s just a stunning journey, as is the walled city of #Derry - enjoy 🚂🚂

I'll be travelling the Causeway Coast soon - where should I stop, what should I do, and where's good to eat and drink? I've done the Giant's Causeway... seeking more off-radar tips! 🙏 #discoverni

OMG it’s 1hr to #happyValley 😱😳 I can’t cope 😜 - what a series 👏🏻@BBCHappyValley @LisaMMcGee

@MartinSLewis Existing follower - @FoyleHospice in Derry, Northern Ireland

Just hit 1,999,500 so I suspect the 2millionth will be imminent. Also so many lovely charity tweets coming in. I'm going to do 1 x £500 for the 2millionth, and 3 x £500 for the existing follower picks.

We have a wonderful mini-break for two to Nuremberg to give away. To be in with a chance to win flights, accommodation & so much more, all you need to do is: FOLLOW & RT Click here for more info: dublinairport.com/latest-news/20… WINNER ANNOUNCED FRIDAY, 11.11.22 #TasteOfNUE

@GarethOHare3 My Mum cleans the glass with slightly damp newspaper - works a treat. She’s had a log burner for many years 👍🏻 give it a go

One of these things came with house. Any idea how to keep glass see through? It keeps turning black. Is there a trick?

@Sarenahickey @hixannie Thank you Sarena - another year older and wiser 🥴😘

Happy birthday Kay @McginnKay !!! Wishing you a beautiful day filled with many celebrations and blessings ❤️🍾🎊🎈