Friday 20 July 2012


Hot Right Now: Gerry Ryan

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badger_ryan @com_gerry mental weekend2 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite
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com_gerry @badger_ryan Glenn Cullen good few going3 minutes ago · reply · retweet · favorite
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badger_ryan @com_gerry no man. Who's stags is itabout 1 hour ago · reply · retweet · favorite
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com_gerry @badger_ryan Grainnes cousin but aload of the lads are going to Galway as well for a stags. Are you yourself?about 1 hour ago · reply · retweet · favorite
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badger_ryan @com_gerry who's getting married Gerry?about 1 hour ago · reply · retweet · favorite
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Cjnovo992 @KillHollywood Oh forgot to ask.. what do you think of ryan Reynolds playing the main role in highlander?... why not gerry butler?lol16 hours ago · reply · retweet · favorite

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