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Derry, Ireland: Hate Inequality; “looking to make this country work for all” - all views are my own...
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GAA president Jarlath Burns calls for A5 support: ‘Together, we can be a voice for change’
GAA president Jarlath Burns calls for A5 support: ‘Together, we can be a voice for change’
GAA President Jarlath Burns has called on the GAA community to “stand together to honour those we have lost and to demand action before more lives are needlessly taken” on the A5 road.
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March 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Six months ago I met with Farrah & Mohammed. In a shell of an old cafe. They talked of their dreams since arriving in Derry.

The dream is now a reality - Jerusalem Cafe & Bakery. #Jerusalem #Derry #DreamsComeTrue
March 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
“Give the man a vote, but don’t let them use it…”

Mississippi Burning. #GeneHackman
March 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Todays PFG (Program for Government)

Calling on all parties, particularly the @sinnfeinireland @SDLPlive to Deliver for Derry!!!

The days of blaming Unionists for the *neglect of Derry* is over!

Five decades, we are promised *Tomorrow* - we require *Targeted Investment* NOW!
February 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Friendly reminder!

Thanks to the clubs who have got in touch, and promised to help.

And to Margaret F (Antrim) who is working away for this great initiative.

Any questions please reach out.

All for the great cause that is @GAA_Palestine #Palestine #GAA #WestBank
February 25, 2025 at 9:44 PM
February 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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Whatever view you hold - publicly or privately - about potential constitutional change here, the work of Ireland’s Future merits consideration and a fair hearing.
irelandsfuture.com
Welcome to Ireland's Future
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February 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Irish rail network 1920 vs 2020
February 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
*Helmets & Hurls* - any kit lying around unused?

Or €50 buys a helmet, €100 kits out a child. Let’s help @GAA_Palestine support the children of the West Bank. #Palestine #Ireland #Solidarity
February 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Thanks for all the queries and spreading the word!

We shall be arranging collection between now and St Patrick’s Day.

The *Priority* is helmets

Hurls - new or in good shape.

Sliotars

Old jerseys - as they can be used for training

***target age group is 7 to 16***
February 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Belfast to Dublin train numbers jump 50% since introduction of hourly services

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Belfast to Dublin train numbers jump 50% since introduction of hourly services
Translink and Irish Rail introduced the service, which operates 15 times per day now between Monday and Saturday, following the opening of the £340 million Grand Central Station transport hub
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February 19, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Helmets, Helmets, Helmets…

The call from @GAA_Palestine for assistance.

Stephen Redmond’s vision to bring Gaelic games to the West Bank is a powerful testament to the unifying and uplifting power of sport.

That’s where *Helmets & Hurls* Initiative comes in. #PalestineGAA
February 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The 'old photo' my father (dark overcoat) in a group of friends. 1,500 cars drove from Derry-Stormont protest about the political & discriminatory decision to ignore Magee and build in Coleraine.

Let that sink in 60 years and waiting! #Derry #Hume #civilrights
February 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Monday marks 60 years since Lockwood snubbed Derry as site of second university in the North

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Monday marks 60 years since Lockwood snubbed Derry as site of second university in the North
Sixty years ago, on February 10, 1965, John Lockwood’s report on higher education in the North recommended that a second university be located in Coleraine - at the time, a small market town with popu...
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February 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Vigil for Hind Rajab a five-year-old Palestinian girl in the Gaza Strip killed by Israeli forces during the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, which also killed six of her family members and two paramedics coming to her rescue - 335 armour piercing bullets! #HindRajab #Derry
February 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
February 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Last day! #HomewardBound
February 5, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Garachio, Chinyero Volcano, Mirador and the National Park. #Tenerife #AboveClouds
February 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Puerto del Santa Cruz - Could get used to this! #Tenerife
February 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
53rd Anniversary: Palestine

Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren hold photos of children killed in the West Bank.

Poetry & Music remember those murdered on that day.
#BloodySunday #Palestine #Derry #Soliditary
January 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
January 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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“Colin Harvey, a Professor in the School of Law at Queen’s University Belfast, says that the time for running away from debate about constitutional change is over.”

www.irishcentral.com/news/tanaist...
Tánaiste says in Northern Ireland that Irish Unity is not a "priority" for him
Tánaiste says his priority is harnessing the "full potential" of the Good Friday Agreement - while others argue that the Irish Unity debate can no longer be avoided.
www.irishcentral.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
4 Days In Derry…@MillenniumForum

Home and heart sore, #BloodySunday told from the female family members stories.
#TheDayInnocenceDied #Derry #Jan72
January 25, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Today 2021…..#sneachta #Doire
January 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
January 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM