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Gerard Grimes

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Gerard Grimes’s Biography

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DCU Journalism graduate. Media Officer and Programme Editor at Drogheda United. Extratime.ie Reporter. Former Sports Editor at The College View.

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Cabo sign Jack Connolly and Steven Kinsella - ExtraTime.ie

Cabo sign Jack Connolly and Steven Kinsella - ExtraTime.ie

First Division league leaders Cabinteely have announced the signing of former Sunderland midfielder Jack Conn…

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League Report: Drogheda United 3 - 1 Bray Wanderers - ExtraTime.ie

League Report: Drogheda United 3 - 1 Bray Wanderers - ExtraTime.ie

Drogheda United returned to winning ways against Bray Wanderers on Friday night with a 3-1 win over Bray Wand…

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Portadown sign Paddy McNally on new long term deal - ExtraTime.ie

Portadown sign Paddy McNally on new long term deal - ExtraTime.ie

Portadown have announced that defender Paddy McNally has signed a new three-year deal which will see him rema…

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Rob Elliot to depart Newcastle United - ExtraTime.ie

Rob Elliot to depart Newcastle United - ExtraTime.ie

Newcastle United have announced that goalkeeper Rob Elliot will depart the club when his current contract wit…

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Megan Campbell extends City stay to 2021 - ExtraTime.ie

Megan Campbell extends City stay to 2021 - ExtraTime.ie

Republic of Ireland full-back Megan Campbell has signed a new one-year deal with Manchester City. Campbell…

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League Report: Drogheda United 5 - 1 UCD - ExtraTime.ie

League Report: Drogheda United 5 - 1 UCD - ExtraTime.ie

Five goals from five different players saw Drogheda United pick up their first home win of the season with a …

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Grabbed a chance at 17 y/o to get experience in sports journalism with Pundit Arena, got an FAI Media Pass, covered football for first time.

How is social media changing news?

The biggest change is how we consume news. The ever-increasing rise of online journalism in comparison to the popularity of print journalism.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter.

Awards

Nominated - SWAI Press Officer Of The Year

2019 - Press Officer of the Year

I was one of three people to be nominated for the SWAI (Soccer Writers' Association of Ireland) Press Officer of the Year Award for my work with Drogheda United in 2019.