Darran Marshall
@dmarshall.bsky.social
BBC News NI
Politics Producer | Senior Journalist.
On Twitter @DarranMarshall
Based in Belfast / Tyrone
Politics Producer | Senior Journalist.
On Twitter @DarranMarshall
Based in Belfast / Tyrone
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Darran Marshall
@dmarshall.bsky.social
· Nov 19
I’ve updated this #StarterPack as more people join #BlueSky.
This one has Northern Ireland politicians, journalists & political commentators.
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This one has Northern Ireland politicians, journalists & political commentators.
Send through any recommendations or anyone you spot that I should include.
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Will the Gardaí police the Shankill Road in a United Ireland?
What are the strongest arguments for a #UnitedIreland? And what are the best for remaining part of the #UK?
@sjamcbride.bsky.social & @fotoole.bsky.social debate #BorderPoll issues
Watch on YouTube👇
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Will the Gardaí police the Shankill Road in a United Ireland?
What are the strongest arguments for a #UnitedIreland? And what are the best for remaining part of the #UK?
@sjamcbride.bsky.social & @fotoole.bsky.social debate #BorderPoll issues
Watch on YouTube👇
youtu.be/86_mtnxYugU?...
‘Irish police on loyalist streets?’ Key questions in the Irish unity debate
YouTube video by BBC News NI
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October 17, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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Will the Gardaí police the Shankill Road in a United Ireland?
What are the strongest arguments for a #UnitedIreland? And what are the best for remaining part of the #UK?
@sjamcbride.bsky.social & @fotoole.bsky.social debate #BorderPoll issues
Watch on YouTube👇
youtu.be/86_mtnxYugU?...
Will the Gardaí police the Shankill Road in a United Ireland?
What are the strongest arguments for a #UnitedIreland? And what are the best for remaining part of the #UK?
@sjamcbride.bsky.social & @fotoole.bsky.social debate #BorderPoll issues
Watch on YouTube👇
youtu.be/86_mtnxYugU?...
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𝐉𝐢𝐦 𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
I have decided to withdraw from the presidential election contest with immediate effect and return to the arms of my family
𝐉𝐢𝐦 𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
I have decided to withdraw from the presidential election contest with immediate effect and return to the arms of my family
October 5, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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𝐉𝐢𝐦 𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
I have decided to withdraw from the presidential election contest with immediate effect and return to the arms of my family
𝐉𝐢𝐦 𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
I have decided to withdraw from the presidential election contest with immediate effect and return to the arms of my family
The speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly has said he is worried that the current political climate in Great Britain could turn ugly and lead to civil unrest and someone getting hurt.
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Edwin Poots: I fear 'things could turn ugly' in Great Britain
The DUP assembly member was speaking after chairing a meeting aimed at addressing abuse directed towards politicians.
www.bbc.com
September 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly has said he is worried that the current political climate in Great Britain could turn ugly and lead to civil unrest and someone getting hurt.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot within the last 12 months, new research shows.
A further 12% of adults wouldn't rule out such a relationship in the future.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
A further 12% of adults wouldn't rule out such a relationship in the future.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
Romantic relationships with AI chatbots on the rise
Almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot within the last 12 months, new research shows.
www.rte.ie
August 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Almost 10% of adults in Ireland have had a romantic relationship with an AI chatbot within the last 12 months, new research shows.
A further 12% of adults wouldn't rule out such a relationship in the future.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
A further 12% of adults wouldn't rule out such a relationship in the future.
www.rte.ie/news/busines...
#𝗕𝗕𝗖𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Mark Carruthers sits down with former Government Chief Whip & former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith
Read more :
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Mark Carruthers sits down with former Government Chief Whip & former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith
Read more :
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Listen now :
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
July 16, 2025 at 7:17 AM
#𝗕𝗕𝗖𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Mark Carruthers sits down with former Government Chief Whip & former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith
Read more :
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Listen now :
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Mark Carruthers sits down with former Government Chief Whip & former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith
Read more :
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Listen now :
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Former NI Secretary Julian Smith -on a #BorderPoll
"I cannot in any world see a border poll with interest from Ireland, acceptance from the UK... I just don't see that happening at the current time so we're better focusing on making people's lives better”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"I cannot in any world see a border poll with interest from Ireland, acceptance from the UK... I just don't see that happening at the current time so we're better focusing on making people's lives better”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Julian Smith says David Cameron was 'cavalier' in handling of Brexit
A former NI secretary has accused David Cameron of treating the Brexit referendum as
www.bbc.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Former NI Secretary Julian Smith -on a #BorderPoll
"I cannot in any world see a border poll with interest from Ireland, acceptance from the UK... I just don't see that happening at the current time so we're better focusing on making people's lives better”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"I cannot in any world see a border poll with interest from Ireland, acceptance from the UK... I just don't see that happening at the current time so we're better focusing on making people's lives better”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“Unforgivable.”
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith has accused ex-Prime Minister David Cameron of treating the 2016 Brexit referendum as "some sort of Eton game".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith has accused ex-Prime Minister David Cameron of treating the 2016 Brexit referendum as "some sort of Eton game".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Julian Smith says David Cameron was 'cavalier' in handling of Brexit
A former NI secretary has accused David Cameron of treating the Brexit referendum as
www.bbc.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 7:14 AM
“Unforgivable.”
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith has accused ex-Prime Minister David Cameron of treating the 2016 Brexit referendum as "some sort of Eton game".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith has accused ex-Prime Minister David Cameron of treating the 2016 Brexit referendum as "some sort of Eton game".
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A restaurant in #Portrush has said it is reviewing recent price increases following a social media backlash
A chicken & bacon burger increased from £7.95 to £17.95 while a bowl of chilli chicken pasta that cost £14.95 earlier this month, rose to £27.95
#TheOpen #Golf
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A chicken & bacon burger increased from £7.95 to £17.95 while a bowl of chilli chicken pasta that cost £14.95 earlier this month, rose to £27.95
#TheOpen #Golf
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Open 2025: Portrush restaurant, Ramore, to review golf tournament price hike
Ramore Restaurants said it had listened to feedback and was looking again at its pricing strategy.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A restaurant in #Portrush has said it is reviewing recent price increases following a social media backlash
A chicken & bacon burger increased from £7.95 to £17.95 while a bowl of chilli chicken pasta that cost £14.95 earlier this month, rose to £27.95
#TheOpen #Golf
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A chicken & bacon burger increased from £7.95 to £17.95 while a bowl of chilli chicken pasta that cost £14.95 earlier this month, rose to £27.95
#TheOpen #Golf
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#𝗕𝗕𝗖𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Former UUP leader Doug Beattie talks to Mark Carruthers about his life in the army & politics.
Listen now on BBC Sounds
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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Former UUP leader Doug Beattie talks to Mark Carruthers about his life in the army & politics.
Listen now on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Red Lines - The Doug Beattie Interview - BBC Sounds
Mark Carruthers speaks to former UUP Leader Doug Beattie about his political life.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 2, 2025 at 10:25 AM
#𝗕𝗕𝗖𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Former UUP leader Doug Beattie talks to Mark Carruthers about his life in the army & politics.
Listen now on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝘂𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄
Former UUP leader Doug Beattie talks to Mark Carruthers about his life in the army & politics.
Listen now on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The former Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has said he was "beaten badly" by instructors for being Irish when he joined the Army at the age of 16.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Doug Beattie: Ex-UUP leader was 'beaten badly' in the Army for being Irish
Doug Beattie told BBC News NI's Red Lines that the bullying he received had a huge effect on his life.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 2, 2025 at 10:24 AM
The former Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie has said he was "beaten badly" by instructors for being Irish when he joined the Army at the age of 16.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What's next for NI after this week's Spending Review? www.bbc.com/news/article...
Spending Review 2025: What's next for Northern Ireland?
In 2026, Stormont ministers will have about £16.3bn for day-to-day spending.
www.bbc.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
What's next for NI after this week's Spending Review? www.bbc.com/news/article...
The sentence given to Winston Irvine was unduly lenient and should be extended, according to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
The PPS said it will now appeal the sentence.
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The PPS said it will now appeal the sentence.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Winston Irvine 'unduly lenient' sentence to be appealed
Irvine received a two-and-a-half year jail sentence.
www.bbc.com
June 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The sentence given to Winston Irvine was unduly lenient and should be extended, according to the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).
The PPS said it will now appeal the sentence.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
The PPS said it will now appeal the sentence.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Masonry thrown at police in Portadown in fourth night of NI disorder
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Portadown: Masonry thrown at police in fourth night of NI disorder
There was disorder in Northern Ireland for the fourth night in a row but at a lower level than seen earlier this week.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Masonry thrown at police in Portadown in fourth night of NI disorder
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“Our ethnic minority community plays an integral role in the life of our club, enriching us with their passion, culture, and commitment. We are stronger and better because of them.”
A Portadown GAA club sends a message of solidarity to its ethnic minority members.
A Portadown GAA club sends a message of solidarity to its ethnic minority members.
June 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM
“Our ethnic minority community plays an integral role in the life of our club, enriching us with their passion, culture, and commitment. We are stronger and better because of them.”
A Portadown GAA club sends a message of solidarity to its ethnic minority members.
A Portadown GAA club sends a message of solidarity to its ethnic minority members.
Ballymena violence 'pure racism' and must stop - O'Neill www.bbc.com/news/article...
NI First Minister Michelle O'Neill calls Ballymena violence 'pure racism'
The Sinn Féin deputy leader says no-one should have to put a sticker on their door to identify their ethnicity.
www.bbc.com
June 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Ballymena violence 'pure racism' and must stop - O'Neill www.bbc.com/news/article...
The government is to make a financial contribution of £50m towards the redevelopment of Casement Park.
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Casement Park to get £50m from government Spending Review
The government is making financial contribution of £50m towards the redevelopment of Casement Park.
www.bbc.com
June 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The government is to make a financial contribution of £50m towards the redevelopment of Casement Park.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Casement spark?
Mark Carruthers discusses the government's Spending Review and #CasementPark with John Campbell, Andrew Webb, Jodie Carson and Stephen McGeehan from Ulster GAA.
Listen to the #BBCRedLines podcast here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Mark Carruthers discusses the government's Spending Review and #CasementPark with John Campbell, Andrew Webb, Jodie Carson and Stephen McGeehan from Ulster GAA.
Listen to the #BBCRedLines podcast here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Red Lines - Casement spark? - BBC Sounds
Has the Spending Review paved the way for the redevelopment of Casement Park?
www.bbc.co.uk
June 11, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Casement spark?
Mark Carruthers discusses the government's Spending Review and #CasementPark with John Campbell, Andrew Webb, Jodie Carson and Stephen McGeehan from Ulster GAA.
Listen to the #BBCRedLines podcast here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Mark Carruthers discusses the government's Spending Review and #CasementPark with John Campbell, Andrew Webb, Jodie Carson and Stephen McGeehan from Ulster GAA.
Listen to the #BBCRedLines podcast here:
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Unster, Londongrl, Aarmagh
This is what ChatGPT created what I asked it to create a map of Ireland - with the Ulster counties identified.
Can you spot any mistakes?
Watch full report about AI potentials & challenges - on BBC The View
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This is what ChatGPT created what I asked it to create a map of Ireland - with the Ulster counties identified.
Can you spot any mistakes?
Watch full report about AI potentials & challenges - on BBC The View
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
May 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Unster, Londongrl, Aarmagh
This is what ChatGPT created what I asked it to create a map of Ireland - with the Ulster counties identified.
Can you spot any mistakes?
Watch full report about AI potentials & challenges - on BBC The View
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
This is what ChatGPT created what I asked it to create a map of Ireland - with the Ulster counties identified.
Can you spot any mistakes?
Watch full report about AI potentials & challenges - on BBC The View
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Languages, including Irish, are "a gift of God to communicate and to make connections with people".
That is according to the Reverend Kyle Paisley, the son of the late First Minister Ian Paisley.
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That is according to the Reverend Kyle Paisley, the son of the late First Minister Ian Paisley.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2lzpd1z59ro
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April 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Languages, including Irish, are "a gift of God to communicate and to make connections with people".
That is according to the Reverend Kyle Paisley, the son of the late First Minister Ian Paisley.
t.co/YavZuKNNgB
That is according to the Reverend Kyle Paisley, the son of the late First Minister Ian Paisley.
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Michelle O'Neill has attended her first republican Easter commemoration in Northern Ireland since taking up office as first minister.
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Michelle O'Neill attends republican Easter commemoration
Michelle O'Neill attended her first republican Easter commemoration in Northern Ireland since taking up office as first minister.
www.bbc.com
April 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Michelle O'Neill has attended her first republican Easter commemoration in Northern Ireland since taking up office as first minister.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Eurovision singer Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Clodagh Rodgers: UK Eurovision singer dies aged 78
Clodagh Rodgers, who is from Warrenpoint, County Down, is known for songs such as Jack In The Box and Come Back and Shake Me.
www.bbc.com
April 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Eurovision singer Clodagh Rodgers dies aged 78 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Priest appears in court charged with attempted child sex offence www.bbc.com/news/article...
Catholic priest appears in court charged with attempted child sex offence
Fr Edward Gallagher, of Orchard Park, Lifford, County Donegal, appeared at a special hearing of Londonderry Magistrates' Court in Dungannon.
www.bbc.com
April 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Priest appears in court charged with attempted child sex offence www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Priest appears in court charged with attempted child sex offence www.bbc.com/news/article...
Priest appears in court charged with attempted child sex offence www.bbc.com/news/article...
Catholic priest appears in court charged with attempted child sex offence
Fr Edward Gallagher, of Orchard Park, Lifford, County Donegal, appeared at a special hearing of Londonderry Magistrates' Court in Dungannon.
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April 19, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Priest appears in court charged with attempted child sex offence www.bbc.com/news/article...
Priest appears in court charged with attempted child sex offence www.bbc.com/news/article...
More than 20 Stormont politicians have spoken to the BBC about the abuse, threats, and intimidation they receive.
🔘Death threats
🔘Rape threats
🔘Physical assaults
🔘Offices attacked
🔘Spat at on street
🔘Vile social media abuse
Watch their personal testimony👇
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
🔘Death threats
🔘Rape threats
🔘Physical assaults
🔘Offices attacked
🔘Spat at on street
🔘Vile social media abuse
Watch their personal testimony👇
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
The View - 27/03/2025
Mark Carruthers and guests provide comment and expert analysis on political news.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
More than 20 Stormont politicians have spoken to the BBC about the abuse, threats, and intimidation they receive.
🔘Death threats
🔘Rape threats
🔘Physical assaults
🔘Offices attacked
🔘Spat at on street
🔘Vile social media abuse
Watch their personal testimony👇
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
🔘Death threats
🔘Rape threats
🔘Physical assaults
🔘Offices attacked
🔘Spat at on street
🔘Vile social media abuse
Watch their personal testimony👇
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...