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Here’s how Twitter reacted to Pat Kenny leaving RTÉ

Shock, shock and a bit more SHOCK.

Jul 31st 2013, 4:41 PM 11,171 Views 14 Comments

IT WAS THE tweet heard around the world.

NewsTalk FM broke the news that Pat Kenny was leaving RTÉ – after 41 years with the national broadcaster – to join their ranks.

Let’s see how Twitter reacted.

And, this just in, Pat Kenny and Newstalk are now trending WORLDWIDE.

RTÉ must be biting back the salty, salty tears.

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Here’s how Twitter reacted to Pat Kenny leaving RTÉ