Thursday 7 November, 2024

An army officer was caught rapid chatting on his phone during the 1916 commemoration

On live telly, no less.

TODAY, THE STATE commemoration of the 1916 Rising is taking place in Dublin… and we’ve already found our star of the day.

Introducing the Army Officer Who Wouldn’t Get Off His Phone.

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Having a right old chinwag, so he was.

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Right in front of Michael D. Higgins and all.

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As you can imagine, Twitter has had an absolute field day.

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Of all the moments for the camerman to pan over in his direction…

Hand in pocket and on the phone. Somebody is getting court marshalled. #rte1916 #1916Centenary pic.twitter.com/3TLjHxz0VB
— Freedom Littleseal (@TheShiftyShadow) March 27, 2016

S / Twitter

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Look at this @defenceforces chap on the phone. His mam's going to box him, even though it was probs her. #rte1916 pic.twitter.com/nj1QP77LBi
— Féasógcrann (@johndavidoc) March 27, 2016

Seán Dáithí ÓConaill / Twitter

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An army officer was caught rapid chatting on his phone during the 1916 commemoration

Introducing the Army Officer Who Wouldn’t Get Off His Phone.

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

Having a right old chinwag, so he was.

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

Right in front of Michael D. Higgins and all.

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

As you can imagine, Twitter has had an absolute field day.

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

Of all the moments for the camerman to pan over in his direction…

Whoops.