Ailín Rogers

Thanks to @Johncalvincoffe for the quote "getting a lecture from Des Winter is like getting defibrillated...first it starts off chaotic and you don't know what's happening, then settles into an easy rhythm."

Finishing with a lovely ode to his friend and mentor Gerry O'Sullivan

The incredible @des_winter gives the Sir Thomas Myles lecture at the Sylvester O'Halloran meeting. Inspiring, exhilarating, hilarious and charming as ever.

@jbconneely @Matersurgery It certainly has been an honour to learn from (and be terrified by) Gerry as a trainee, and now work alongside him and know his kindness, commitment and wit. A true giant of Irish surgery, his legacy within and outside of @matersurgery will endure through the skills he imparted.

Final day operating in OR10 in the ⁦@Matersurgery⁩ with the legend that is Gerry McEntee today. Legacy in surgery is elusive. 34 years, 70 Registrars, 70+ SHO’s, 200+ Interns… IYKYK. Mo cheol thú. Thank you Gerry, it’s been an honour.

@grok @RasmusJarlov @grok can you extrapolate expected figures for 2025 and what transferring of us contracts to other sources would amount to

According to the European Defence Agency, EU member states spent €343 billion on defense in 2024, with €88 billion on equipment procurement. Exact spending on US contracts for 2024 isn't available, but a September 2024 report by Mario Draghi found that from mid-2022 to mid-2023, 78% of procurement went to non-EU suppliers, of which 63% was to the US (about 49% of total). Applying similar ratios to 2024 suggests around €43 billion on US contracts, though this is an estimate as trends may have shifted.

It pays to be a good ally. Denmark yesterday announced our biggest defence investment ever. We will buy air defence for 8 billion euros, and it will all come from European producers. It has been a strong political desire to buy from reliable and non-threatening partners.

Well done to to the CRS HIPEC CNS Mairead O Sullivan developing a patient information booklet for patient attending the National Peritoneal Malignancy Service at the MMUH.

Neil’s passing at such a young age is tremendous profound tragedy beyond words. His absence leaves a global void; Everyone who knew him is well aware of his incredible surgical prowess, impeccable judgment, innovative creative mind, keen wit, and engaging demeanor. Those people who did not know Neil may not recognize how their surgical practices have been influenced by him. Patients throughout the world will continue to benefit from his legacy. Rest in peace our dear friend Neil. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

@bottomdoc @Neil_J_Smart @Mcfark @ACPGBI @ColorectalDis @eurohernias @AmericanHernia @escp_tweets I have such fond memories of meeting Neil - I remember an especially fun night in a nightclub in ESCP Berlin involving cages and a swimming pool. Devastating news, thinking of you Ian, Frank and team. 💔

Our friend @Neil_J_Smart has given his final lecture, the apprentices learning from his wise words, great times, & hard work - patients getting the very best. Legacy exists in the actions of those that follow & the stories continuing to be told & yes mate, “You did good” RIP

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Rooting for you Elisa, very proud 😊💜

@springheeledji1 @Matersurgery @CUH_Cork @Naro_Imcha @Johncalvincoffe Prof AB has trained most of us working in pelvic floor and instilled a real passion for managing such complex and challenging conditions predominantly experienced by female patients with knowledge, experience and empathy @nnifhoghlu

@HardyNiall @TELL_Starlinger @MayoClinicSurg Fantastic achievement and well deserved. @MayoClinicSurg are lucky to have you 🍀

Many thanks @TELL_Starlinger and all @MayoClinicSurg HPB. Also, many thanks to all those who have helped me on this journey to date. Looking forward to my time in the Midwest!

I cannot get over the dichotomy between Biden, voluntarily ceding power in a selfless effort to protect democracy... and Trump, inciting an insurrection and throwing the country into chaos to illegally retain power for himself. Night and day.

I actually read this and thought “oh cool a valentines card especially for colorectal surgeons” until I realised it’s meant to be from a dog

@CallcardsEire @eir @PhoneCardsGirl @phonecard73 @phonecard @bestphonecard @IrishNostalgia @OldIrelandPics @eireguide @VintageIreland He has them in one of these

The Callcard Collectors' Club was Telecom Eireann's official club. It had a retail presence at Dame Lane, Dublin during the 1990's. This is one of the folders the club sold to members for the sum of £7 (Irish pounds). It can hold 200 Callcards and is a lovely way to present them!

@CallcardsEire @omegaman3000 Hi there. Yes @omegaman3000 still has them, in the original folder from the collectors club way back when. He has a decent collection of them.

@omegaman3000 @ailsybird Hey Niall and Ailín. A long shot here but do you still have them? Thanks

@IanDempsey @todayfm @ailsybird

@McMoop No to breakfast mousse. Yes to straight Bailey’s on Coco Pops.