The nation pep rallies for Ireland's second match of Euro 2012. Despite the disappointment of the first game against Croatia, hope has not been lost amongst Irish fans.

Storified by Mediacontact.ie · Thu, Jun 14 2012 09:21:08

Father Dougal has some advise for Trap before tonight's game http://yfrog.com/b7l6mcj #COYBIG #IRELAND #EURO2012 #SPAIN · Shane O'Connor

Good luck to the lads in Gdansk tonight. You can do it! @FAIreland #coybig #IRELAND

— Irish Rugby · Thu, Jun 14 2012 04:33:41

Reports from Gdansk saying that Simon Cox will start in midfield for Ireland with Robbie Keane playing a lone role upfront #ROI #Euro2012

— Daire Kilkelly · Thu, Jun 14 2012 08:17:09

RT @RTE2fm: The team will be named 1 hour and 15 minutes before the start #RTEeuro2012 via @RTEsoccer #COYBIG #EUR02012

— Al · Thu, Jun 14 2012 08:36:42

#euro2012 #rte live in #gdansk says rumourmill in overdrive that Simon Cox will start #451 #COUBIG

— Kevin Sharkey · Thu, Jun 14 2012 09:01:08

Trappatoni, cummon!!! I'm not sure about that team. No Gibson or McClean but we do have those big club players Whelan, Andrews & Cox!!

— Christopher Sharp · Thu, Jun 14 2012 08:17:42

Upon seeing the Gdansk pitch, Trap said Spain haven't a prayer #Euro2012 http://pic.twitter.com/2aTqb0Sq · Ciaran Tierney

@PedalToPoland “@WorldSoccerMag: Irish fans cycle from Ireland to Gdansk. All in a good cause. #euro2012 http://bit.ly/M7rJUL”

— hughie maxwell · Thu, Jun 14 2012 08:06:42

IRELAND: fans react to the police presence in Poznan, Paddy Style - Class >>> #euro2012 #coybig http://pic.twitter.com/qUdyPCl7 · paddypower

Just want to say I am so proud of the Irish fans they have conducted themselves perfectly yet again and done Ireland proud x

— Paul McGrath · Thu, Jun 14 2012 06:36:18

The 200 polish fans arrested after yesterdays game have been found guilty of violent disorder and been deported back to Ireland

— enodraN eibboR · Thu, Jun 14 2012 08:28:29

Storified by Mediacontact.ie · Thu, May 17 2012 03:17:34

Welcome #MFC12 http://twitpic.com/9l05up · MediaFuture Conf

It's HERE! @mediafutureconf takes place today- can't wait! #mfc2012

— Philip O'Connor · Mon, May 14 2012 01:17:27

Dublin-bound for @mediafutureconf

— Olivia Solon · Sun, May 13 2012 23:16:49

Looking forward to @mediafutureconf workshop this afternoon with @documentally @bilalr @olivia_solon and @evanslaurab #mfc12

— Sinéad Fennell · Mon, May 14 2012 04:35:05

At the panel discussion with @documentally at #mfc12 http://twitpic.com/9l1gfq · Kevin Oliver Murray

Looking forward to being interviewed tomorrow @mediafutureconf in Dun Laoghaire about 2011 Presidential Election #mfc12

— Seán Gallagher · Mon, May 14 2012 14:24:56

@seangallagher1 @mediafutureconf Looking forward to seeing you, Apologising in advance for Twitter-related gags... =) #mfc12

— Philip O'Connor · Mon, May 14 2012 14:27:23

Off to bed now. Chairing @mediafutureconf tomorrow. Very excited #mfc12

— Jack Murray · Mon, May 14 2012 15:10:27

Dramatic start at #mfc12: dark theatre, lead in pumping beat and loud music! And we're off. #exciting

— Evelyn Cullen · Tue, May 15 2012 01:09:54

Starting time at #mfc12 @mediafutureconf http://pic.twitter.com/vpEmQzye · Philip O'Connor

And it begins #mfc12 @mediafutureconf with @willmcinnes on Future of #Business

— Sinéad Fennell · Tue, May 15 2012 01:12:18

Looking forward to start of #mfc12 I'm up first talking about the ideas in Culture Shock, that is - our need for better business in C21...

— Will McInnes · Tue, May 15 2012 00:46:25

Culture Shock: the future of business is social - NixonMcInnes

Yesterday I had a great day at Media Future conference in Dublin bay. It's been amazing seeing the event grow and develop over the past f...

Good start at #mfc12, @willmcinnes an excellent speaker. "we must lead change, I believe we can do it, bring it on"!

— Kevin Kennedy · Tue, May 15 2012 01:39:08

@matlock, @willmcinnes and @huey spoke at this morning's session of #mfc12. http://twitpic.com/9laia5 · RTÉ News

At @mediafutureconf & @willmcinnes is talking about purpose & meaning in relation to evolving business. #mfc12

— Documentally · Tue, May 15 2012 01:16:38

@matlock speaking about 'spiky attention' when 'telling stories' #mfc12 http://pic.twitter.com/EG5YPrgL · Paddy Logue

Media Future 2012 was a conference partner to the Changing Media Summit. Here's our roundup of what happened...

Storified by Mediacontact.ie · Fri, Mar 23 2012 09:05:33

Media Guardian Changing Media Summit 2012 ... - The Guardian

The Changing Media Summit has established itself as the must-attend event for anyone concerned with creative and commercial success in ...

Media Future 2012 - Conferences - Mediacontact.ie - Connecting ...

May 14, 2012 ... Mediacontact.ie is home to the Irish Media Contacts Directory the most comprehensive all-Ireland guide to the media.

I'm at #cms2012 today. Looking forward to it.

— Jack Murray · Wed, Mar 21 2012 02:18:16

Very pleasant here at Kings place for Guardian changing media summit. JM http://pic.twitter.com/2V0x5FeA · Mediacontact.ie

We will be tweeting from #cms2012 today, where we are media partners . JM

— Mediacontact.ie · Wed, Mar 21 2012 02:15:00

Great mention for us at #cms2012 where we are media partners. JM http://pic.twitter.com/3zDXMVSA · MediaFuture Conf

If you're at #cms2012 you should check this out in your delegate pack . Tweet to @mediafutureconf http://pic.twitter.com/UzHMlc8R · Mediacontact.ie

I am in the Green Room. It is not green. Confused

— Mark Rock · Wed, Mar 21 2012 04:23:35

Getting miked up at Guardian Changing Media Summit. Hashtag may be #cms12 http://pic.twitter.com/lqOZl60O · Mark Rock

About to start at #cms12. Comments and thoughts welcome!

— Yahoo! UK & Ireland · Thu, Mar 22 2012 05:24:26

Our topic today is 'Innovation & Disruption: Future Proofing the Media Business' #cms12

— Yahoo! UK & Ireland · Thu, Mar 22 2012 05:28:24

3 things to future proof your media business: 1. Use data effectively 2. Go where customer goes 3. Invest in content #yahoo #cms12

— Yahoo! UK & Ireland · Thu, Mar 22 2012 05:46:21

Great presentation by Guardian Ceo Andrew Millar. Positive, promotional, interesting but not over the top. #cms2012

— MediaFuture Conf · Thu, Mar 22 2012 02:49:25

Great slide that shows the impact of social on the Guardian's traffic . Shows massive shift in last year..#cms2012 http://lockerz.com/s/194696704 · MediaFuture Conf

Check this fantastic slide shows when people consume the Guardian across different platforms.. Fascinating #cms2012 http://lockerz.com/s/194697686 · MediaFuture Conf

A small tribute to a great journalist.

Storified by Mediacontact.ie · Wed, Jan 11 2012 07:06:24

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The Whistleblower - RTÉ News

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Storified by Mediacontact.ie · Tue, Dec 06 2011 09:35:57

Can the man who popularized LOLcats reinvent the way we read news online? Ben Huh, the chief executive of Cheezburger, the wildly popular...

Why Are We Still Consuming News Like It’s 1899? | benhuh!com

We've witness a torrent of nature- and man-made news in 2011. And if I were a betting man, the range and impact of the events to come wil...

Bre Pettis | I Make Things - Speaking

Bre speaks at conferences, universities, and events around the world. He's committed to developing infrastructure for creative people to ...

NewsFoo: So much inspiration, so little sleep

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This is what I consider my "anchor site" on the Web. Think of it as a portal to (almost) everything I'm doing, online and offline. My pri...

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RT @ljthornton: #bcxi You can watch the streamed #newsfoo Ignite presentations here live http://bit.ly/vwlYPN

— Dr. Bill Silcock · Sat, Dec 03 2011 23:00:53

The News of the World, Britain's best-selling Sunday newspaper, will cease publication this Sunday after 168 years following allegations of phone-hacking and corruption.

Storified by Mediacontact.ie · Thu, Oct 27 2011 01:00:35

British Gas raises gas and electricity prices | Money | guardian.co.uk

British Gas has stunned households across the UK by announcing a rise in gas and electricity prices of 18% and 16%, just eight months after it raised its prices by 7%. The increase, which will affect 9 million customers and be effective from 18 August, provoked energy minister Chris Huhne to today demand change in the UK electricity market.

BREAKING NEWS -> The most high profile victim of #NotW phone hacking is revealed: http://tinyurl.com/6jz2hns

— goodmonkey · Fri, Jul 08 2011 07:41:05

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Charities reject offer of free News of the World advertising

Several high-profile charities are not taking up the News of the World's offer of free advertising in its last edition on Sunday, as the Institute of Fundraising warns that doing so could potentially be a breach of the codes of fundraising practice.

Police have raided the offices of the Daily Star newspaper. #NOTW #hackgate

— channel4news · Fri, Jul 08 2011 07:13:31

Phone hacking: Police probe suspected deletion of emails by NI executive | Media | The Guardian

Police are investigating evidence that a News International executive may have deleted millions of emails from an internal archive, in an apparent attempt to obstruct Scotland Yard's inquiry into the phone-hacking scandal. The archive is believed to have reached back to January 2005 revealing daily contact between News of the World editors, reporters and outsiders, including private investigators.

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Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson faces arrest over phone hacking

Former News of the World editor Andy Coulson was set to be arrested over alleged phone hacking today as David Cameron made calls for a judge led inquiry into the scandal. The Prime Minister also called for an independent body to regulate the press and at the same time announced plans to hold a second inquiry this summer into the ethics of the British press.

Protesters gathering at Wapping to demonstrate against Rebekah Brooks and Rupert Murdock #NOTW #hacking

— londontonight · Fri, Jul 08 2011 06:12:17

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ADVERTISING IDEA for News International: Saturday, get Rebekah Brooks dressed as Annie singing "The Sun will come out tomorrow... #NOTW

— nikkiwicks · Fri, Jul 08 2011 06:12:22

Have confirmed staff at NotW can't access external websites on work computers. One said to me:"We're being treated like criminals".

— sophyridge · Fri, Jul 08 2011 05:17:38

James Murdoch should answer to the police, Cameron suggests | Politics | guardian.co.uk

James Murdoch, the head of News Corporation's Europe and Asia operations, has questions to answer from the police over his personal role in the phone-hacking affair and subsequent cover-up, the prime minister has said. David Cameron said police should question anyone "no matter how high or low" embroiled in the scandal at News of the World.

Storified by Mediacontact.ie · Thu, Oct 27 2011 01:37:44

Now it's back to Dublin where crowds are waiting #obamavisit http://twitpic.com/51jexz · GuinnessGB

Obama's family photo with his distant cousins in Moneygall, Co Offaly #obamavisit #potusIE http://twitpic.com/51jd8k (via @rtenews) · davidbehan

Obama enjoying a pint in Moneygall #obamavisit http://twitpic.com/51j6mg · davidbatt

What Obama doesn't realise yet is that he's now in a round and can't leave till he's bought his. #potusie

— shanehegarty · Mon, May 23 2011 07:57:48

President Obama having a pint in Moneygall #IRLday #obamavisit http://twitpic.com/51j6g1 · FinbarrMcCarthy

Ah they're just brilliant, so natural and informal, looks like great crack in there #obama

— stylesiren · Mon, May 23 2011 07:57:50

'And with that-I'm gonna have a pint.' Quote of the visit. Beat that Phillip! #obamavisit #wheresthatpint #pouraglassformichelle

— paddycullivan · Mon, May 23 2011 07:54:08

Obama tells the barman in Hayes pub in Moneygall that he'll have a pint #obamavisit #potusIE

— rtenews · Mon, May 23 2011 07:51:22

WILL THE PRESIDENT HAVE A PINT? #ObamaVisit #TheBurningQuestion

— TheSonicScrew · Mon, May 23 2011 07:45:59

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Crowd starts to swell on college green for #obamavisit. briandalytv3 http://yfrog.com/h2qqrdij · tv3NewsIreland

Obama heading for the pub soon! But not until he shakes more hands!! #obamavisit #moneygall #irlvisit

— RTE_player · Mon, May 23 2011 07:37:00

Obama putting Tom Cruise to shame with this walkabout. He's a super star #obamavisit

— drrrop · Mon, May 23 2011 07:28:17

SS growl 'Back up!' Good people of Offaly unimpressed & jeer back good naturedly #potusie #obamavisit #moneygall

— SeanMcP · Mon, May 23 2011 07:28:40

RT @RTEnews: PHOTO: Obama is handed a baby to hold during his unplanned meet and greet in Moneygall #obamavisit #potusIE http://twitpic.com/51iol5 · wthorose

In pictures: Barack Obama's visit to Ireland

US President Barack Obama in Ireland Photos from around the world this week Photos from around the world on 20 May Moment the tsunami hit the power station Preventing a mass stranding in South Uist Readers' pictures on the theme of heat Photos from around the world on 19 May Buildings of architectural excellence Hundreds of fans paid their respects

President Obama shaking the hands of the locals in Monegall - his ancestral home! #obamavisit #moneygall http://twitpic.com/51ikhy · RTE_player

First Lady in Moneygall! And the sun has come out...yay! #moneygall #obamavisit http://twitpic.com/51ijpa · RTE_player

Storified by Mediacontact.ie · Thu, Oct 27 2011 01:42:59

Order has returned to Dublin's City Centre after hours of protests as the Queen retires for the evening. #queensvisit

— DCUfm · Tue, May 17 2011 09:05:06

The Queen and the Prince Philip on their way back to Farmleigh: http://yfrog.com/h8hmmooj #queensvisit · anthonymcg

People walking in a middle of Suffolk street and no traffic, a rare sight... #queensvisit http://yfrog.com/hscryezj · jasminkagriffin

@Bex_Kilkelly Another one, well done! http://yfrog.com/gy31op #queensvisit · obriensh

Courtesy of @strongthomas, from the Spire today http://yfrog.com/h4te9dfj #queensvisit · DCUfm

Halfpenny bridge clogged up... A nightmare #queensvisit http://yfrog.com/h32kgfmj · jasminkagriffin

#queensvisit Gardai pegging it across mountjoy sq to Parnell sq - looks to be a serious charge starting up there :-(

— Tweeness · Tue, May 17 2011 08:34:30

The Queen is invited to sign the visitors' book in the Long Room - it may come as a prize for endurance! #queensvisit

— Aleo48 · Tue, May 17 2011 08:31:30

Gallery: International press focus on historical and security elements of royal visit · TheJournal

SHE MAY ONLY have been in Ireland for a few hours, but the British monarch's arrival has already made headlines around the world. From the New York Times to Al Jazeera, newspapers and news sites have been reporting on the historical aspect of the queen's visit, as well as the protests and bomb scares in Dublin today.

Wish I could fully enjoy the #queensvisit but dreading the news coverage these idiots will generate abroad #bettyie

— D3bbie_M · Tue, May 17 2011 08:31:26

More people arrested as protesters use any thing available to attack Gardai. Many civilians caught up in the process. #queensvisit

— DCUfm · Tue, May 17 2011 08:13:27

Queen Elizabeth II looks at a copy of the Book of Kells in Trinity College Dublin #queensvisit http://twitpic.com/4yvpjd · RTEnews

Philip waving from the Range Rover, if you look closely. http://twitpic.com/4yvkax #queensvisit · UnaMullally

View from the media pool at the Garden of Remembrance #queensvisit http://yfrog.com/h0kjrxrj · merrionstreet

The queen reacts to the Book of Kells in a similar fashion to my entire Transition Year class. Total and utter silence. #queensvisit

— niall_swan · Tue, May 17 2011 07:46:28

Just saw a guy with a Tricolour. Uhoh I thought. Turns out to be a bemused portugese here for the #Europaleague #queensvisit

— sarahlennon08 · Tue, May 17 2011 07:46:43

So far the Queen has been to more places in Dublin than I have. #queensvisit

— killianbyrne · Tue, May 17 2011 07:47:01

Queen Elizabeth II has arrived at Trinity College Dublin to visit the Old Library including the Book of Kells #queensvisit

— rtenews · Tue, May 17 2011 07:41:28

Mash media conference 2011 at Croke Park. Day 2 Twitter hashtag #mashmedia

Storified by Mediacontact.ie · Thu, Oct 27 2011 01:52:47

Preserving the Past Online – Bill Thompson on digital culture « MediaContact.ie Blog

May 10th, 2011 Posted in Conferences, Mash, Mash 2011, Mash Journalism Lab In a philosophical discussion entitled ‘Giving The Enlightenment Another 500 Years: How The BBC Is Digitising Their Archive' at the Mash Conference 2011, Bill Thompson explained that although we are not living in a "digital world", we are in a "digital culture" and this has repercussions for our past.

Bill Thompson (Part 1 of 3)

Bill Thompson, Head of the BBC Digital Archive discusses how digitising our stories is as revolutionary as humanity's first foray into recording stories through the written word.

Bill Thompson (Part 2 of 3)

Bill Thompson, Head of the BBC Digital Archive discusses how digitising our stories is as revolutionary as humanity's first foray into recording stories through the written word.

Bill Thompson (Part 3 of 3)

Bill Thompson, Head of the BBC Digital Archive discusses how digitising our stories is as revolutionary as humanity's first foray into recording stories through the written word.

Bill Thompson and John Mulholland field questions from the floor · flickr.com

Amazing way to visualise a story with a timeline. Very well done @guardian! http://t.co/5vFTLoU #mashmedia

— RadioKate · Tue, May 10 2011 09:08:43

Bill Thompson speaks · flickr.com

RT @jonathangrimes: If we are to embrace this new culture, we need to bring the past with us. It's time to digitise - Bill Thompson #mashmedia

— judyhops · Tue, May 10 2011 09:03:12

EVERYTHING should be digitised and put online so we can all access it. #mashmedia

— HazelKLarkin · Tue, May 10 2011 09:03:26

Bill Thompson speaks on the nature of storytelling · flickr.com

Bill Thompson of the BBC speaks on the place of the story in the digital arena · flickr.com

"We are as a species dedicated to stories" -- it's the way we relate culture, says @billt #mashmedia

— burtherman · Tue, May 10 2011 08:50:57

#mashmedia @billt life changes fast, life changes in the instant. Words mean what we use them to mean- very good point.

— judyhops · Tue, May 10 2011 08:51:28

#mashmedia "words mean what we want them to mean"

— IRC_Rebecca · Tue, May 10 2011 08:51:53

"What's the meaning of 'story' in a digital culture?", asks @billt #mashmedia

— jonathangrimes · Tue, May 10 2011 08:52:18

Live coverage of the Mash Conference 2011 in Croke Park. Day 1.

Storified by Mediacontact.ie · Thu, Oct 27 2011 01:50:51

Inside Documentally’s Kit « MediaContact.ie Blog

Mediacontact.ie is home to the Irish Media Contacts Directory the most comprehensive all-Ireland guide to the media.

Getting mashed at #mashmedia

— mrpaulmahon · Mon, May 09 2011 10:17:22

@zoehealy I don't think press releases are dead. I think they need to be well targeted though & tweeting them is a good plan too #mashmedia

— RadioKate · Mon, May 09 2011 10:16:02

Conor Intro

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Refreshments · flickr.com

Ciaran O'Gaora's workshop · flickr.com

Ciaran O'Gaora's workshop · flickr.com

Having a fantastic time at #mashmedia - really looking forward to tomorrow :)

— Poochyham · Mon, May 09 2011 09:51:31

Here's more on that study of Twitter use I mentioned at #mashmedia: http://t.co/75bwdJc

— burtherman · Mon, May 09 2011 09:49:01

#mashmedia hotting up now @documentally debate about Tele ace of twitter especially in journalism terms

— JSmediabox · Mon, May 09 2011 09:43:10

#mashmedia beginners guide to Twitter here at the Damien Mulley session.

— alanwhelan · Mon, May 09 2011 09:35:48

Trevor McCormack

Trevor McCormack with C&R Print tells Conor Devlin about design thinking.