Multi Media Journalist @ Morning Ireland, RTÉ News. Sports fan. Views mine and mine only.https://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3moayi36tok2aFormula One World Drivers Championship. Lewis Hamilton has entered the chat.14 Jun 2026 14:34 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3moayi36tok2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mmvxphg4sc2wThe Ciaran Frawley argument is getting really tiresome. He looked good when his team were down by nearly 30 points. See so many commentators who just ignore the fact that the scoreline at that point is a big factor in how someone performs. The pressure was off.28 May 2026 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmvxphg4sc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mm2kileejc2rRobyn O’Connor, remember the name #IREvSCO17 May 2026 14:18 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm2kileejc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mlgxnc3lwc2iThere is a lot of discourse in rugby commentary/punditry that nothing is a yellow or a red card anymore. A clear, reckless roll on Tierney-Martin, which he was lucky not to be seriously injured, and you have Quinlan and Duffy trying to say there's nothing to see here.09 May 2026 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlgxnc3lwc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mjpdezw7tk2aBREAKING: Daniel Kinahan arrested in United Arab Emirates - @news.rte.ie https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0417/1568838-daniel-kinahan-arrest/17 Apr 2026 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpdezw7tk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mjhh7lhyn226And now there's loads of shouting. Verona Murphy on her feet and manages to restore order . Order of Business now gone to a vote.14 Apr 2026 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhh7lhyn226https://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mjhh6amzk226Also to the surprise of nobody, Sinn Fein, Labour and Soc Dems apoplectic that there is no Leader's Questions today. PBP and Independent Ireland also opposed. Chief Whip Mary Butler saying it's 'normal practice' to put forward a confidence motion' and that it supercedes other business.14 Apr 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhh6amzk226https://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mjhgyarnlc26And to the surprise of nobody, the Dáil's order of business is not agreed.14 Apr 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhgyarnlc26https://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mjhgujc7xs26The Dáil is just about to get back underway. Straight into the approval of the order of business, which means there will be no Leader's Questions and, if business is approved (it will be, eventually), it's straight into the motion of confidence.14 Apr 2026 13:02 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhgujc7xs26https://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mh4adxzrpc26Aston Villa away kit? Or Harchester United away kit? #MUNAVI15 Mar 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mh4adxzrpc26https://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mf3lr2mdk22iGenuinely can’t remember the last time I saw so many government backbenchers highlighting how upset their constituents were about an issue like I’ve seen with regard to the SNA Allocations this week. Said it before, during and after GE24, disabilities is a sleeper issue among the electorate.17 Feb 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf3lr2mdk22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mf2p3ieru222Education Minister has 'paused' review into SNA allocations following significant backlash. In a statement Hildegarde Naughton says she will engage with Taoiseach and Tanaiste in the coming weeks - and that no further letters will be issued until they've concluded.17 Feb 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2p3ieru222https://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mdnuicjflk24Grateful to see the end of what felt like the longest week in what has been the longest month and next time I'm back in work it will be February. #spéirghorm30 Jan 2026 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdnuicjflk24https://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mdkprjnkp22lThe government don't have annual targets anymore as part of it's Delivering Homes, Building Communities plan. Instead it has a target of 300,000 by 2030. However, it did have a revised target for 2025 in its predecessor - Housing For All - which was 41,000. https://www.rte.ie/news/business/2026/0129/1555752-cso-housing-completions/29 Jan 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdkprjnkp22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mdijxdxwbs2dNew safety cameras installed at the Merrion Gates level crossing in Dublin will detect drivers breaking flashing red lights and speeding with licence plate detection technology leading to fines and penalty points. They go live on Friday. My report for Morning Ireland: https://www.rte.ie/radio/podcasts/22579318-new-safety-cameras-installed-at-merrion-gates/28 Jan 2026 14:58 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdijxdxwbs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3md6zk7ksrc2iIs there anywhere in Ireland where the weather isn’t absolutely poxy today? #speirgorm24 Jan 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3md6zk7ksrc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3mckhd7nd2k25Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill was convicted of dangerous driving after a court heard he was driving at over 190km/h on a motorway last March. https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0116/1553509-michael-cahill-dangerous-driving/16 Jan 2026 15:51 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3mckhd7nd2k25https://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3loln3cbi3k2pDelighted to join RTÉ News as a Multi Media Journalist with the Morning Ireland team. Any stories, feel free to message me!07 May 2025 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3loln3cbi3k2phttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3lnvqutrjs22hIt’s been a while, BlueSky! Recently finished up with Newstalk and Bauer Media Audio Ireland after almost 9 years with the group. I’ve learned so much from some of the best in the business and I will really miss the place. Currently taking a short break before a new challenge next week!28 Apr 2025 21:53 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnvqutrjs22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3lj7tn24i4c2wNEW: Donald Trump has written to the Taoiseach to formally invite him to a meeting at the White House. Spokesperson for Micheal Martin says he is ‘delighted’ to accept the invite for the meeting which takes place in the Oval Office on March 12th.28 Feb 2025 07:03 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj7tn24i4c2whttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3lj4fxburqc2lVery important discussion on the plight of children with disabilities on @tonightvmtv.bsky.social, especially around a lack of special education classes and assessments of need waiting lists. Been doing a lot of work on this in recent months, genuinely baffled how it isn't a bigger scandal.26 Feb 2025 22:20 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj4fxburqc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3liu7tywskc2yOne of my finest achievements today: Getting out for a walk in between heavy rain showers!23 Feb 2025 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3liu7tywskc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3lgusykqgas2aSuggestions that Catherine Ardagh (FF) and John Cummins (FG) will be the first-time TD's who will be appointed junior ministers when Cabinet meets this afternoon. Promotions in store for Niamh Smyth and Michael Moynihan (both FF), while Emer Higgins and Neale Richmond (both FG) look to hold.29 Jan 2025 11:01 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgusykqgas2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3lghzmfb7ys2tThe usual bad-faith actors, who consistently downplay weather events and gaslight everyone into thinking the same, are suspiciously very quiet this morning. Don't know if many of them are on BSky but still #StormÉowyn24 Jan 2025 08:55 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lghzmfb7ys2thttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3lghz5ecj322bSome structures around Dublin have been damaged, including a lamp post falling onto a house in Ringsend. Dublin Fire Brigade have received 14 calls related to #StormÉowyn as of 7 o clock this morning. Most involved trees/cables down and trees falling onto cars in some cases.24 Jan 2025 08:47 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lghz5ecj322bhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3lghxoxd6vs2bESB Network's PowerCheck website is down. 715,000 homes and businesses without power due to #StormEowyn24 Jan 2025 08:21 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lghxoxd6vs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3lgdhrzgbqk2qThe Dail has sat for a total of 30 minutes since it reconvened at around 11:05am.22 Jan 2025 13:26 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgdhrzgbqk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3lgdh7medis2qDail suspended for a further 45 minutes to allow government and opposition parties to meet in an effort to resolve the row over the technical groups.22 Jan 2025 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgdh7medis2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3lgdcy2ilw22wIncredible scenes. The Dail has been suspended AGAIN after the opposition called for Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy to publish legal advice she received in relation to the RIG members getting speaking rights from the opposition benches.22 Jan 2025 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgdcy2ilw22whttps://bsky.app/profile/andrewlowth.bsky.social/post/3lgdcvdu2ac2wThe Dáil is back, and there's more shouting.22 Jan 2025 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:73pu3ahky6srfpslt5wtrnl4/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgdcvdu2ac2w