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OUTSPOKEN FOX NEWS host Bill O’Reilly says he will move to Ireland if Bernie Sanders is elected President of the US.
O’Reilly, who has an Irish great-grandparent, made the threat/promise on Thursday’s edition of his O’Reilly Factor show.
“If Bernie Sanders gets elected president, I’m fleeing.
“I’m going to Ireland. And they already know it.”
He accepted that his comments could lead to more votes for Sanders, who is challenging Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination for November’s election.
“I’m not going to pay 90% of my income to that guy. I’m sorry. I’m not doing it.”
O’Reilly has been a noted critic of Obamacare and gun control, so it would be interesting to see how he would enjoy life here.
Cher, Jon Stewart, Rosie O’Donnell and Samuel L Jackson are all on record as saying they would leave if Donald Trump wins the Presidency.
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Loss of a national treasure.
R.I.P. Paddy.
RIP Paddy. Right up there with Luke, Jim McCann, Ronnie Drew and so many others. A huge loss to not only the Irish music scene but much further afield also, to every corner of Europe, Asia and the Americas where they always seemed to have a following.
I am English by birth, but I always enjoyed the music of the Chieftains, especially Paddy Moloney. RIP genius of Irish music, your like will be hard to find again.
He looked great on the late late around the end of last year, new year’s special i think. He was on a zoom call and whipped out a tin whistle from his pocket and played a tune. A national treasure, rest in peace.
He gave so much enjoyment to so many people. A great loss to the Irish traditional legacy!
If there was ever a man who had Ireland in his soul…..
RIP Paddy.
ah jaysus! RIP
@Miriam: no Paddy.
He played at my Grandads funeral with a set of my Grandads pipes, I’ve seen him live a few times since, RIP Paddy. Thanks for everything.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam uasal.
He entertained the world, not just Ireland which he also helped to stand out internationally, in the field of music. Ireland now mourns a great loss. My condolences to his family and friends.
RIP
Rip Paddy. Long time family friend from the late 70′s and 80′s. My dad rescued him in the snowstorm in wicklow with a bottle of whisky. Those were the days.
A real national treasure, may his God bless him
Rip.
Great loss to all.
A musical genius.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam dílis.
End of an era RIP. Condolences to his family.
His tin whistle solo on the lowlands of holland is a thing of beauty.
Ah another great legend of Irish music departs to the great concert in the sky. He was a true genius R.I.P. Paddy
Such a gentleman, may he rest in peace
RIP legend
Aww. Terrible loss. May he rest in peace.
One of irelands best loved musician. Rest in peace Paddy.
Brilliant man
Very sad news RIP Paddy
:(
Scíth a ligean
RIP. Was he part of Sean O’Riada music and influence in early years?
@Tim Oleary: Yes, the Ceoltoiri Chualann. If you look up the Nationwide episode on the RTE player from last Friday week when they did the special on Sean you will spot paddy a few times in the pictures.
A real legend of Irish music and a huge legacy left behind.
@Pete Trevaskis: Appreciated
@Tim Oleary: Yes. But in my opinion he is far more important than O’Riada, and is truly responsible for the revival of traditional Irish music. O’Riada was a brilliant academic. But Moloney was a pure musician to his soul. Ar dheis dé.
His Legacy to us will live on through the many many people he inspired. He is one of those people who always made you smile while tapping your feet and he always gave more than he received. He may have moved on but his music will always be with us. Ar dheis De go raibh a Anam dilis
A true gem, RIP.
My granny used to live next door to him. Very nice neighbour. He brought her in cooked meals when she couldn’t cook any more
Sad news.
RIP.
One of the all time greats. He was the original collaborator always thinking outside the box. He is highly regarded across the world and will continue to be so. Music, particularly Irish music, has lost a true legend. Rest easy Paddy.
He brought joy to all who embraced his music style. What an inspiration to all. He and Liam Og O Floinn were the architects of the transition from the old traditional Irish music to the broader outward looking style of today. RIP.
Great musician and entertainer rolled into one. His commentaries between playing were always interesting and jovial…RIP
Such a sad week for traditional music with the loss of Paddy Moloney and Tony McMahon.
RIP Paddy.
RIP a true legend.
What a legend RIP
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