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# Joanne O'Riordan

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Episode 16 of the Behind The Lines podcast - featuring Joanne O'Riordan - is out now
The Irish Times columnist tells us how interviewing Rena Buckley left her far more nervous than addressing the United Nations.
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Feb 11th 2020, 1:49 PM
The Leaving Cert kicked off with a 'radical' English Paper One (featuring an O'Donovan brother)
There were a few surprises in the Higher paper but the Ordinary one was relatively straightforward.
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Jun 6th 2018, 2:41 PM
Joanne O’Riordan will be the youngest ever Grand Marshal of the St Patrick’s Day Parade
The Cork student and campaigner will lead the main event on 17 March.
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Feb 25th 2016, 2:40 PM
Joanne O'Riordan wins 'outstanding young person of the world' award
She will receive the accolade at a ceremony in Japan.
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Aug 27th 2015, 4:36 PM
Joanne O'Riordan shortlisted for outstanding young person of the world award
The Cork girl first came to the public’s attention when she publically confronted Taoiseach Enda Kenny on cuts to people with disabilities.
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Aug 14th 2015, 8:16 AM
Joanne O'Riordan's brother launches Dáil bid
The filmmaker is running in the Cork North West constituency
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Feb 4th 2015, 9:59 AM
20 Under 20: Ireland's brightest and most inspirational rising stars
Some are still balancing success with the stress of the Junior Cert.
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Jan 5th 2015, 6:30 PM
My 2014: From documentary launches to sitting the Leaving Cert – it was a year to remember!
I turned 18, released a documentary, met President Higgins and started university – it’s been a rollercoaster.
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Dec 31st 2014, 8:00 AM
Off to college: Joanne O'Riordan gets the course she wanted at UCC
“When Joanne sets her mind to doing something she does it,” said her dad Joe.
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Aug 13th 2014, 7:57 PM
'I can see why people see me as an inspiration, but I don't see it myself!'
A documentary about Joanne O’Riordan is released this week. We spoke to her about robots, Oscars and Barcelona.
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Apr 6th 2014, 8:45 AM
Rwandan President pledges €50,000 to perfect Joanne O'Riordan's robot
Paul Kagame told a conference in Dublin that his country would match funds being put forward by the International Telecommunication Union.
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Mar 24th 2014, 8:28 AM
An ageing population is going to need a population of robots, engineers say
How would you feel about a robot looking after you?
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Mar 23rd 2014, 11:45 AM
Here’s What Happened Today: Friday
Everybody’s talking about that life-changing robot, pre-match clashes in the city centre and selfies raising loads of cash for cancer support.
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Mar 21st 2014, 11:00 PM
Here's the life-changing robot designed for Joanne O'Riordan in action
The prototype was unveiled at Trinity College Dublin earlier this afternoon.
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Mar 21st 2014, 5:22 PM
Trinity College engineers have built Joanne O'Riordan a robot
She will meet Robbie at a reveal ceremony later this afternoon.
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Mar 21st 2014, 10:08 AM
Column: I cried when I heard about the mobility allowance cut - I can't take any more
The mobility grant gave me and my husband the chance to lead independent lives, with dignity, writes Miriam Murphy, who says this government are chipping away at the help for people with disabilities.
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Apr 15th 2013, 7:00 PM
Christmas lights switched on in Cork and Limerick
Joanne O’Riordan (pictured with Santa) was there to do the honours in Cork, while Dustin the Turkey showed up to switch on the lights in Limerick last night.
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Nov 17th 2012, 1:35 PM
Golden Girl Katie Taylor, Ireland's Paralympians and Cork's Joanne O'Riordan named 2012's People of the Year
RTÉ’s Colm Murray, Garda Ciarán Jones and the community of Union Hall were also honoured during the ceremony.
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Sep 16th 2012, 7:30 AM
The Evening Fix: Sunday
Things we learned, loved and shared today…
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Aug 19th 2012, 7:57 PM
Joanne O'Riordan documentary supported by €25k pledge
The Rehab Group is pledging funding and professional support for film about the Cork teenager born with no limbs.
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Aug 19th 2012, 12:57 PM
Here's everything you missed on last night's 50th anniversary Late Late Show
If you didn’t watch, you actually missed out on a pretty brilliant show. Lucky you, though: here’s your cheat sheet.
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Jun 2nd 2012, 4:34 PM
A robot, a song and a royal visit: big plans for Joanne O’Riordan
The Cork teen also plans to visit the Philippines, fundraise for college and liaise with Apple and MIT researchers on new technologies.
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May 10th 2012, 6:30 AM
Smirking, measles and morons: The week in quotes
“As far as I’m concerned, he’s a moron.”
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Apr 29th 2012, 7:00 PM
'Build me a robot': Irish teen's challenge to tech community
Joanne O’Riordan, who has no limbs, told UN conference that “technology is the limb I never had”.
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Apr 27th 2012, 9:20 AM
In full: Joanne O'Riordan's speech at United Nations conference
If you read one thing today…
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Apr 27th 2012, 8:54 AM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Welcome to the weekend (almost). First, here’s nine things you should know this morning…
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Apr 27th 2012, 8:38 AM