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Everybody was worried that a squawking seagull was going to attack Tommie Gorman on RTÉ News last night

First, they took our chicken rolls. Then they came for the RTÉ News Northern Editor.

Jun 13th 2017, 7:59 AM 8,811 Views 1 Comment

Source: RTÉ

YOU KNOW HOW it is.

You’re trying to just do your job and deliver a live news report about ongoing negotiations between the Tories and the DUP when a bloody seagull won’t stop interrupting you.

Last night, Tommie Gorman was live on from Belfast on RTÉ’s Nine O’Clock News and viewers couldn’t help but notice the squawking seagull out of shot…

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Aside from being distracted, people were concerned for Gorman’s safety.

One of these nights Tommy Gorman will stop mid broadcast to #rtenews & kill that squalling seagull that lives on the RTE Balcony in Belfast
— Gerard Hannon (@rettiwt5463) June 12, 2017

Source: Gerard Hannon/Twitter

@rtenews - One of these days that seagull is going to get the better of Tommie Gorman. #RteNews
— Anthony Lawless (@ALGALWAY) June 12, 2017

Source: Anthony Lawless/Twitter

Totally thought Tommy Gorman was going to be attacked by a seagull on the 9 o'clock @rtenews 😳
— Susan Keogh (@susankeoghnews) June 12, 2017

Source: Susan Keogh/Twitter

This has been an ongoing issue for some time now, you see. It would appear the seagulls in Belfast have been plaguing Gorman since at least last summer.

Is Tommy Gorman about to be attacked by a seagull on #rtenews ??
Strange sounds as he broadcasts live from Belfast...
— Gerard Hannon (@rettiwt5463) June 24, 2016

Source: Gerard Hannon/Twitter

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Tommie Gorman being heckled by a seagull on the news.
— Deirdre Ní Fhloinn (@nifhlod) June 23, 2016

Source: Deirdre Ní Fhloinn/Twitter

Ever the pro, Gorman just takes it in his stride.

Tommie Gorman, consummate professional as always. Even while softly choking a seagull to death out of shot. pic.twitter.com/hyHWpXEPUG
— Anton Savage (@AntonSavageShow) June 12, 2017

Source: Anton Savage/Twitter

Take that, seagulls.

Previously: Seagulls: A Timeline Of Their Reign Of Terror In Ireland >

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Everybody was worried that a squawking seagull was going to attack Tommie Gorman on RTÉ News last night