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Tom Byrne

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Galway, Wicklow
As seen in: Western People, Issuu, RTÉ, Limerick Leader, The72, Connacht Tribune, Donegal Live, Extratime, The Mayo News, Derry News, Carlow-Nationalist and
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✍️ Journalist - @WesternPeople | 💻 Exp: @RTEsport, @GalwayUnitedFC, Iconic Media Group, @BathCity_FC, @Official_Darlo, @ExtratimeNews, @_The72 & @BballIrl

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Journalist with experience producing news, sports and feature content across national, regional and digital media platforms. Published by RTÉ Sport, various football clubs (Galway United FC, Bath City FC & Darlington FC), Basketball Ireland and over 20 regional newspaper titles for Irish Times and Iconic Media Group titles. Experienced in breaking news, live event coverage, interviewing, SEO, audience engagement and multimedia storytelling. Proven ability to deliver accurate, engaging content u…

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CV - 2025

CV - 2025

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Tom Byrne returned home for the SFC final and penned a lovely piece on the mighty Tinahely victor...

Tom Byrne returned home for the SFC final and penned a lovely piece on the mighty Tinahely victor...

Garden County Sport - shining a light on the rich and varied sports scene in Co. Wicklow. Tom Byrne returned …

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Minister hails work of Cong's Daisy Lodge - news - Western People

Minister hails work of Cong's Daisy Lodge - news - Western People

Minister hails work of Cong's Daisy Lodge - news - Western People

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Minister commits to further MUH investment during Mayo visit - news - Western People

Minister commits to further MUH investment during Mayo visit - news - Western People

Minister commits to further MUH investment during Mayo visit - news - Western People

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Galway stand firm to earn a point against Derry

Galway stand firm to earn a point against Derry

Galway United and Derry City played out a goalless draw at Eamonn Deacy Park in the SSE Airtricity Men's Prem…

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McCarthy pounces for Galway to sink leaders Shels

McCarthy pounces for Galway to sink leaders Shels

Edward McCarthy's first-half strike earned Galway United a 1-0 victory over SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Divi…

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Galway United takes the points against Derry City on historic evening in Salthill

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By Tom Byrne Verified
| RTÉ Soccer Podcast
Updated / Friday, 19 Jun 2026 22:27 Stephen Walsh made John Caulfield a happy man at Pearse Stadium Galway United marked a momentous occasion in Pearse Stadium with a 2-1 victory over Derry City thanks to two-goal hero Stephen Walsh. History was made in a sunlit Salthill this evening as Galway United hosted their first-ever competitive encounter on the surface of Pearse Stadium.
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Major name makes visit to Mayo's Ballinrobe Races

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By Tom Byrne Verified
| Western People Verified
US Ryder Cup captain Jim Furyk was in Mayo yesterday when he took in the Ballinrobe Races during his visit to Ireland. The 2027 Ryder Cup will be held in Limerick's Adare Manor as Furyk gears up the US's preparations for the prestigious golf tournament. Furyk was also spotted attending the Limerick hurlers' victory over Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds over the weekend.
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Hoops maintain long-running hex on Galway with 3-1 win

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By Tom Byrne Verified
| RTÉ Soccer Podcast
Updated / Friday, 8 May 2026 21:54 Adam Brennan salutes the away fans after doubling Shamrock Rovers' lead Table-toppers Shamrock Rovers defeated Galway United 3-1 at Eamonn Deacy Park thanks to first-half goals from Michael Noonan and Adam Brennan, as well as a superb second-half strike by Tunmise Sobowale. The Hoops, who have not been defeated by the Tribesmen in a competitive encounter since 2006, were quick out of the blocks on Corribside.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Sports Reporter at Galway United FC

What's your favorite social network?

Instagram as I use it as a work portfolio

Why did you become a journalist?

As it is my goal to become a well-accomplished sports journalist
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