Ronan McCay
@ronanmccay.bsky.social
Sport, especially LFC and GAA. Hume school politics. History. Podcasts. New Ireland, in the EU.
Belfast, Belfast, Belfast. (And India.)
BT plans to shut Derry office with possible loss of 140 jobs
BT plans to shut Derry office with possible loss of 140 jobs
“This is devastating news for BT workers, their families and the broader local economy in Derry" says Foyle MP Colum Eastwood
www.irishnews.com
April 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Belfast, Belfast, Belfast. (And India.)
Eloquence and anger. Very well put.
The cuts to disability support are cruel, immoral and unethical. It’ll make already vulnerable people poorer, less independent and more isolated. After fighting to get rid of the Tories for 14 years, what was the point if Labour are going to do this?
March 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Eloquence and anger. Very well put.
It's not easy for an NGO to cut itself off from the public it depends on for support, but principles matter and leaving X is the right decision.
Please give us a follow and share this on to help us build a new community in Bluesky.
Please give us a follow and share this on to help us build a new community in Bluesky.
1/6: We have taken the decision to suspend all activity on X (formerly Twitter), for two main reasons:
March 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
It's not easy for an NGO to cut itself off from the public it depends on for support, but principles matter and leaving X is the right decision.
Please give us a follow and share this on to help us build a new community in Bluesky.
Please give us a follow and share this on to help us build a new community in Bluesky.
Absolutely the right call. Honestly, what other course of action could possibly be justified?
This US administration will have zero interest in Ireland, and kissing up to them will achieve nothing for Ireland.
This US administration will have zero interest in Ireland, and kissing up to them will achieve nothing for Ireland.
As an Irish political party we can’t in good conscience go to Washington for St Patrick’s Day this year.
Ireland has a proud history of solidarity with Palestine.
The values of the SDLP are simply not compatible with what we’re seeing and hearing from Donald Trump on Gaza.
Ireland has a proud history of solidarity with Palestine.
The values of the SDLP are simply not compatible with what we’re seeing and hearing from Donald Trump on Gaza.
February 11, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Absolutely the right call. Honestly, what other course of action could possibly be justified?
This US administration will have zero interest in Ireland, and kissing up to them will achieve nothing for Ireland.
This US administration will have zero interest in Ireland, and kissing up to them will achieve nothing for Ireland.
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A shameful decision by the SoSNI.
The cruelty visited upon this family didn’t stop
with the bullets pumped into their defenceless father.
The cruelty visited upon this family didn’t stop
with the bullets pumped into their defenceless father.
January 3, 2025 at 10:02 AM
A shameful decision by the SoSNI.
The cruelty visited upon this family didn’t stop
with the bullets pumped into their defenceless father.
The cruelty visited upon this family didn’t stop
with the bullets pumped into their defenceless father.
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Drink spiking is on the increase and we all know it contributes to violence against women and girls.
I’ve been pressing the British Government to make good on their pledge for a standalone criminal offence and I’ve asked the Justice Minister to back plans to get the law changed quickly.
I’ve been pressing the British Government to make good on their pledge for a standalone criminal offence and I’ve asked the Justice Minister to back plans to get the law changed quickly.
December 11, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Drink spiking is on the increase and we all know it contributes to violence against women and girls.
I’ve been pressing the British Government to make good on their pledge for a standalone criminal offence and I’ve asked the Justice Minister to back plans to get the law changed quickly.
I’ve been pressing the British Government to make good on their pledge for a standalone criminal offence and I’ve asked the Justice Minister to back plans to get the law changed quickly.
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SDLP Leader @clairehanna.bsky.social and Leader of the Opposition @otoolematthew.bsky.social will travel to Brussels tomorrow to launch the party's 'Our European Future' paper.
We are bringing forward serious proposals to address the impact of Brexit.
Read more www.irishnews.com/news/politic...
We are bringing forward serious proposals to address the impact of Brexit.
Read more www.irishnews.com/news/politic...
December 3, 2024 at 12:01 PM
SDLP Leader @clairehanna.bsky.social and Leader of the Opposition @otoolematthew.bsky.social will travel to Brussels tomorrow to launch the party's 'Our European Future' paper.
We are bringing forward serious proposals to address the impact of Brexit.
Read more www.irishnews.com/news/politic...
We are bringing forward serious proposals to address the impact of Brexit.
Read more www.irishnews.com/news/politic...
Heroes come in many guises.
As the local MLA, and proud supporter of local baking, brewing and real ale, I consider it my solemn obligation as a public representative to call in and try a pint of both.
It's all part of the service, folks.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/food-dr...
It's all part of the service, folks.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/food-dr...
Popular NI bar uses its loaf to woo customers with unique new beer
Drinkers in a south Belfast pub were left stunned when they saw the names of two new beers which were going on sale.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
November 27, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Heroes come in many guises.
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As part of #16Days, SDLP Youth are holding a night safety information evening.
It's crucial that everyone, especially women and girls feel safe at night.
Join Cara Hunter MLA and a host of speakers to discuss how to make our night safe.
📍Canada Room, QUB
🗓️ 7:30pm, 27 November
It's crucial that everyone, especially women and girls feel safe at night.
Join Cara Hunter MLA and a host of speakers to discuss how to make our night safe.
📍Canada Room, QUB
🗓️ 7:30pm, 27 November
November 26, 2024 at 5:36 PM
As part of #16Days, SDLP Youth are holding a night safety information evening.
It's crucial that everyone, especially women and girls feel safe at night.
Join Cara Hunter MLA and a host of speakers to discuss how to make our night safe.
📍Canada Room, QUB
🗓️ 7:30pm, 27 November
It's crucial that everyone, especially women and girls feel safe at night.
Join Cara Hunter MLA and a host of speakers to discuss how to make our night safe.
📍Canada Room, QUB
🗓️ 7:30pm, 27 November
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All I want for Christmas is a contract for Salah, VVD and Trent.
November 26, 2024 at 7:57 AM
All I want for Christmas is a contract for Salah, VVD and Trent.
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Children in Crossfire launch Christmas gift cards initiative
Children in Crossfire launch Christmas gift cards initiative
As Christmas approaches, Derry-based international development charity Children in Crossfire have announced details of their new gift card range, which tell the stories of vulnerable children they are working to support in Tanzania and Ethiopia. Chief…
www.derrynow.com
November 25, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Children in Crossfire launch Christmas gift cards initiative
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Our future is in Europe 🇪🇺
The SDLP is working to ensure people here can access the full wealth of opportunities the EU can provide.
As the most pro-European party in the North the SDLP is determined to restore NI's place in Europe in a new Ireland.
🗣️ @otoolematthew.bsky.social
The SDLP is working to ensure people here can access the full wealth of opportunities the EU can provide.
As the most pro-European party in the North the SDLP is determined to restore NI's place in Europe in a new Ireland.
🗣️ @otoolematthew.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 7:26 AM
Our future is in Europe 🇪🇺
The SDLP is working to ensure people here can access the full wealth of opportunities the EU can provide.
As the most pro-European party in the North the SDLP is determined to restore NI's place in Europe in a new Ireland.
🗣️ @otoolematthew.bsky.social
The SDLP is working to ensure people here can access the full wealth of opportunities the EU can provide.
As the most pro-European party in the North the SDLP is determined to restore NI's place in Europe in a new Ireland.
🗣️ @otoolematthew.bsky.social
Very proud to assist this wonderful couple in their efforts.
Well worth a share @columeastwood.ie, as you know.
Well worth a share @columeastwood.ie, as you know.
Children in Crossfire’s Santa aiming to break £100,000 mark this Christmas at Derry’s Guildhall
Children in Crossfire’s Santa aiming to break £100,000 mark this Christmas at Derry’s Guildhall
Derry couple Martin and Mary Gallagher, who have been raising funds for Children in Crossfire for the past 17 years, have said they hope their Christmas 2024 campaign will see them ‘break through the £100,000 mark’. Martin and Mary began fundraising in…
www.derrynow.com
November 21, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Very proud to assist this wonderful couple in their efforts.
Well worth a share @columeastwood.ie, as you know.
Well worth a share @columeastwood.ie, as you know.
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If I live a thousand years I’ll never understand how this period has been allowed to happen.
The charges include using starvation as a method of warfare.
International law must be upheld, agreed processes must be discharged. The UK must facilitate, without equivocation.
The charges include using starvation as a method of warfare.
International law must be upheld, agreed processes must be discharged. The UK must facilitate, without equivocation.
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu
Move by international criminal court puts Netanyahu at risk of detention if he travels to certain other countries
The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the county’s former defence…
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November 21, 2024 at 1:19 PM
If I live a thousand years I’ll never understand how this period has been allowed to happen.
The charges include using starvation as a method of warfare.
International law must be upheld, agreed processes must be discharged. The UK must facilitate, without equivocation.
The charges include using starvation as a method of warfare.
International law must be upheld, agreed processes must be discharged. The UK must facilitate, without equivocation.
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Strongly welcome the decision of the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
It is far beyond time they answered for the genocide they’ve inflicted. www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
It is far beyond time they answered for the genocide they’ve inflicted. www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
Situation in the State of Palestine: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant
Today, on 21 November 2024, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (‘Court’), in its composition for the Situation in the State of Palestine, unanimously issued two decisions rejectin...
www.icc-cpi.int
November 21, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Strongly welcome the decision of the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
It is far beyond time they answered for the genocide they’ve inflicted. www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
It is far beyond time they answered for the genocide they’ve inflicted. www.icc-cpi.int/news/situati...
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The next Irish government needs to show ambition on an all-island agenda @irish_news www.irishnews.com/opinion/davi...
David McCann: New Irish government can show ambition with all-island agenda
The success of the Shared Island Unit highlights that when the Irish government sets its mind to it, it can achieve real and substantial results
www.irishnews.com
November 20, 2024 at 8:26 AM
The next Irish government needs to show ambition on an all-island agenda @irish_news www.irishnews.com/opinion/davi...
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Wow.
A Wrestling Actress hired as Education Secretary.
It's almost as though the circus we said was coming to town...is coming to town.
A Wrestling Actress hired as Education Secretary.
It's almost as though the circus we said was coming to town...is coming to town.
November 20, 2024 at 2:34 AM
Wow.
A Wrestling Actress hired as Education Secretary.
It's almost as though the circus we said was coming to town...is coming to town.
A Wrestling Actress hired as Education Secretary.
It's almost as though the circus we said was coming to town...is coming to town.
Desperately sad news about Ken Reid. A local broadcasting legend and, evidently, a gentleman. RIP.
November 20, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Desperately sad news about Ken Reid. A local broadcasting legend and, evidently, a gentleman. RIP.
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The new estimated cost for the development of Casement Park has dropped to £270m, BBC News NI understands.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Casement Park: Redevelopment cost now estimated at £270m
The projected price tag for redeveloping the west Belfast stadium has fallen from £300m.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 8:06 AM
The new estimated cost for the development of Casement Park has dropped to £270m, BBC News NI understands.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...