Margaret Ward
@marg50.bsky.social
Feminist historian. Latest book ‘Rebel Women: Cumann na mBan in Belfast and the Glens of Antrim 1914-1924’ - contact publishers info@beyondthepalebooks.com.
I’m delighted for Rory. So well deserved. Between his Green Jacket and the Ryder Cup he has given me, who never watches sport & who still can’t tell a birdie from an eagle, some of the most thrilling moments on tv this year. And he is our Rory!
Rory McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the first time
Rory McIlroy wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year for the first time
Northern Irishman becomes first golfer to win award since 1990
www.irishtimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I’m delighted for Rory. So well deserved. Between his Green Jacket and the Ryder Cup he has given me, who never watches sport & who still can’t tell a birdie from an eagle, some of the most thrilling moments on tv this year. And he is our Rory!
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Kneecap’s Moglaí Bap greeted by President on run for Palestine through Phoenix Park
Kneecap’s Moglaí Bap greeted by President on run for Palestine through Phoenix Park
Hundreds of runners took part in the 10km charity event on Wednesday, ahead of Greta Thunberg’s Áras appearance
www.irishtimes.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Kneecap’s Moglaí Bap greeted by President on run for Palestine through Phoenix Park
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President Catherine Connolly has welcomed Greta Thunberg to Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
President Catherine Connolly has welcomed Greta Thunberg to Áras an Uachtaráin on a courtesy call.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
The Swedish activist is in Dublin for a fundraiser for Palestinian relief at Bohemian Football Club this week.
Our lovely young man on a happy day. Not long before our worlds came crashing down. 11 years now since we lost Fintan. Always in our hearts and remembered by so many. Fintan Ward Hillyard 1985- 2014. 💔💔💔💔💔
December 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Our lovely young man on a happy day. Not long before our worlds came crashing down. 11 years now since we lost Fintan. Always in our hearts and remembered by so many. Fintan Ward Hillyard 1985- 2014. 💔💔💔💔💔
Some great offers here! Can I put in a word for the Hanna Sheehy Skeffington biography and her Collected Writings! 😄
Our gender studies books include an array of biographies, letters & diaries, feminist perspectives, histories of social movements, inspiring speeches and more.
⭐️ This is only a small selection of books in our catalogue now available for 20% off through 25 December. Shop the sale at www.ucdpress.ie
⭐️ This is only a small selection of books in our catalogue now available for 20% off through 25 December. Shop the sale at www.ucdpress.ie
December 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Some great offers here! Can I put in a word for the Hanna Sheehy Skeffington biography and her Collected Writings! 😄
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It's a great privilege for the National Library of Ireland / Leabharlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann to house Edna O'Brien’s most recent archive. You can listen to O'Brien discuss the archive here: youtu.be/HOVdERQq84g?...
Edna O'Brien: My archive at the National Library of Ireland
YouTube video by National Library Ireland
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December 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It's a great privilege for the National Library of Ireland / Leabharlann Náisiúnta na hÉireann to house Edna O'Brien’s most recent archive. You can listen to O'Brien discuss the archive here: youtu.be/HOVdERQq84g?...
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UK Christmas number one contender 'Lullaby', the UK-Palestinian charity single by Together For Palestine, is out now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G957...
Together For Palestine - Lullaby (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Together For Palestine
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December 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
UK Christmas number one contender 'Lullaby', the UK-Palestinian charity single by Together For Palestine, is out now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G957...
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A shout out to all of the people who find this time or year difficult for lots if reasons....
Big hugs to you ❤️
Big hugs to you ❤️
December 12, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A shout out to all of the people who find this time or year difficult for lots if reasons....
Big hugs to you ❤️
Big hugs to you ❤️
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The full transcript of Jon Boutcher's @cajni.bsky.social annual lecture is available here. The Telegraph is pumping out op eds criticising Kenova, but there is so little counter narrative about how ridiculous the UK Govt's blanket "neither confirm nor dey" response is:
caj.org.uk/publications...
caj.org.uk/publications...
CAJ 2025 Annual Lecture: 'Neither Confirm Nor Deny Policy' and Legacy Investigations | Delivered by PSNI Chief Constable, Jon Boutcher - Committee on the Administration of Justice
This year’s CAJ Annual Lecture was delivered by Jon Boutcher, Chief Constable of the PSNI, on the theme of “‘Neither Confirm Nor Deny’ Policy and Legacy Investigations.” The lecture explored the appli...
caj.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The full transcript of Jon Boutcher's @cajni.bsky.social annual lecture is available here. The Telegraph is pumping out op eds criticising Kenova, but there is so little counter narrative about how ridiculous the UK Govt's blanket "neither confirm nor dey" response is:
caj.org.uk/publications...
caj.org.uk/publications...
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A perfect poem for these blustery days. 🌬🧥
'Winter Coat' by Rosita Boland, published in Poetry Ireland Review Issue 58, edited by Catherine Phil MacCarthy.
'Winter Coat' by Rosita Boland, published in Poetry Ireland Review Issue 58, edited by Catherine Phil MacCarthy.
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
A perfect poem for these blustery days. 🌬🧥
'Winter Coat' by Rosita Boland, published in Poetry Ireland Review Issue 58, edited by Catherine Phil MacCarthy.
'Winter Coat' by Rosita Boland, published in Poetry Ireland Review Issue 58, edited by Catherine Phil MacCarthy.
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A serial killer run by MI5 and they're still covering up the truth. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
MI5 impeded inquiry into Stakeknife agent who murdered for IRA, says official report
Nine-year investigation paints highly critical picture of agency’s handling of double agent
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A serial killer run by MI5 and they're still covering up the truth. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Decades of Deceit’ illuminates the background story, forensically detailing growing collusion between agents and state forces that would lead to the shocking obscenity of Stakeknife & his cosy & lucrative deal with his British handlers who even took him on holiday to protect him from interrogation.
Kenova Report notes that MI5 tried to cover up truth over 'Stakeknife' spy in IRA. For background detail see my Decades of Deceit: The Stalker Affair and its Legacy.
December 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
‘Decades of Deceit’ illuminates the background story, forensically detailing growing collusion between agents and state forces that would lead to the shocking obscenity of Stakeknife & his cosy & lucrative deal with his British handlers who even took him on holiday to protect him from interrogation.
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We are delighted this afternoon to announced the CFP for the 36th annual WHAI conference 2026. The conference will be held at Mary I Limerick on 29 & 30 May 2026. Closing dates for submissions on the theme of 'Gain' is 31 Jan. 2026.
sites.google.com/view/whai202...
sites.google.com/view/whai202...
WHAI2026
Welcome to the homepage for the next Women's History Association of Ireland conference.
Our next annual conference will take place 29-30 May 2026 at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick.
The conferenc...
sites.google.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
We are delighted this afternoon to announced the CFP for the 36th annual WHAI conference 2026. The conference will be held at Mary I Limerick on 29 & 30 May 2026. Closing dates for submissions on the theme of 'Gain' is 31 Jan. 2026.
sites.google.com/view/whai202...
sites.google.com/view/whai202...
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The first terrorism act was introduced by the Labour government in 1974 with Temporary Provisions in the title. It was described by Roy Jenkins, SoS Home Dept, as ‘draconian’ and ‘unprecedented in peacetime’. How are we to describe Order 803 under the latest iteration?
December 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The first terrorism act was introduced by the Labour government in 1974 with Temporary Provisions in the title. It was described by Roy Jenkins, SoS Home Dept, as ‘draconian’ and ‘unprecedented in peacetime’. How are we to describe Order 803 under the latest iteration?
A totalitarian world is being constructed - the consequences of speaking against genocide and the vital necessity of giving support to those brave souls who do so. Very proud of our Sally Rooney.
Philippe Sands on the chilling effect of order 803:
"Readers, poets and writers who wish to protest, take note! Peaceful protest and expression should not ever be an act of terror or a crime."
"Readers, poets and writers who wish to protest, take note! Peaceful protest and expression should not ever be an act of terror or a crime."
December 7, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A totalitarian world is being constructed - the consequences of speaking against genocide and the vital necessity of giving support to those brave souls who do so. Very proud of our Sally Rooney.
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Today is two years since Israel murdered writer, educator and activist Professor Refaat Alareer in Gaza. In memory of him and the thousands of beautiful Palestinians whose lives were stolen by the apartheid state, we keep fighting for freedom, justice and equality for Palestine. Let's it be a tale..
December 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Today is two years since Israel murdered writer, educator and activist Professor Refaat Alareer in Gaza. In memory of him and the thousands of beautiful Palestinians whose lives were stolen by the apartheid state, we keep fighting for freedom, justice and equality for Palestine. Let's it be a tale..
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@reps-old.bsky.social @marycorcoran.bsky.social
I said that I would let you know about the following:
writingonthewall.org.uk/myevents/dec...
I said that I would let you know about the following:
writingonthewall.org.uk/myevents/dec...
Decades of Denial: Paddy Hillyard - Writing on the Wall
John Finucane MP, in conversation with Prof Paddy Hillyard to discuss the impact of MI5’s secret intelligence-led counter-insurgency strategy
writingonthewall.org.uk
April 16, 2025 at 8:00 PM
@reps-old.bsky.social @marycorcoran.bsky.social
I said that I would let you know about the following:
writingonthewall.org.uk/myevents/dec...
I said that I would let you know about the following:
writingonthewall.org.uk/myevents/dec...
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Councillors in Belfast have voted to raise the Palestinian flag over City Hall.
Palestinian flag to be raised over Belfast City Hall
Councillors in Belfast have voted to erect the Palestinian flag over City Hall.
www.rte.ie
December 2, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Councillors in Belfast have voted to raise the Palestinian flag over City Hall.
What is the point of planting tulip bulbs in the border? Despite laying down deterrents like branches from rose bush, the damned squirrel has sniffed them out, leaving me with the sad holes I had so happily dug 2 days ago 😫
December 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
What is the point of planting tulip bulbs in the border? Despite laying down deterrents like branches from rose bush, the damned squirrel has sniffed them out, leaving me with the sad holes I had so happily dug 2 days ago 😫
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📚Book Launch: ‘And Flowers Grew Through The Concrete’ with Laurence McKeown
📆Thursday 4th December, 6:30pm
In this frank, revealing and deeply personal memoir, McKeown covers his time in the H-Blocks for the period 1981–1992.
Register > docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
📆Thursday 4th December, 6:30pm
In this frank, revealing and deeply personal memoir, McKeown covers his time in the H-Blocks for the period 1981–1992.
Register > docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
November 30, 2025 at 5:46 PM
📚Book Launch: ‘And Flowers Grew Through The Concrete’ with Laurence McKeown
📆Thursday 4th December, 6:30pm
In this frank, revealing and deeply personal memoir, McKeown covers his time in the H-Blocks for the period 1981–1992.
Register > docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
📆Thursday 4th December, 6:30pm
In this frank, revealing and deeply personal memoir, McKeown covers his time in the H-Blocks for the period 1981–1992.
Register > docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
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Committee for the Administration of Justice warned on the disproportionate policing of Palestine solidarity in N. Ireland. due to "a specific concentration of Palestinian solidarity activities within nationalist communities [PSNI enforcement] risked discriminatory impact against nationalists.” [1/n]
Belfast: Two arrests as loyalist and pro-Palestine rallies take place
Hundreds attended the demonstrations and a buffer zone was set up between them outside the front gate of the city hall.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Committee for the Administration of Justice warned on the disproportionate policing of Palestine solidarity in N. Ireland. due to "a specific concentration of Palestinian solidarity activities within nationalist communities [PSNI enforcement] risked discriminatory impact against nationalists.” [1/n]
Couldn’t agree more. Watching Ulster v Benetton and need this all to be decoded as can’t figure out what those piles of male bodies are about. How about getting rid of the massive guys and reverting to free play running around the pitch?
"General sports fans can happily go months without giving a second thought to what happens when eight big galoots bend at the waist and bate headfirst into eight other big galoots."
Magnificent, but a well-argued column. Scrums are absolutely a mystery to most of us.
Magnificent, but a well-argued column. Scrums are absolutely a mystery to most of us.
Malachy Clerkin: Scrums are like Finnegans Wake – you either haven’t a clue or you spoof that you do
November 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Couldn’t agree more. Watching Ulster v Benetton and need this all to be decoded as can’t figure out what those piles of male bodies are about. How about getting rid of the massive guys and reverting to free play running around the pitch?
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Every day, 137 women and girls are killed by intimate partners or family members internationally - one death every 10 minutes, according to the UN, who released their annual femicide report today.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women #speirgorm jrnl.ie/6884469
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women #speirgorm jrnl.ie/6884469
One woman or girl killed every ten minutes by intimate partners or family members, UN says
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but according to the UN the number of women and girls killed intentionally remains unchanged.
jrnl.ie
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Every day, 137 women and girls are killed by intimate partners or family members internationally - one death every 10 minutes, according to the UN, who released their annual femicide report today.
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women #speirgorm jrnl.ie/6884469
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women #speirgorm jrnl.ie/6884469
Absolutely delighted to be invited to the portrait unveiling of Monica McWilliams at the Great Hall in Queen’s University. Well deserved tributes to Monica’s decades of campaigning for women & her peacebuilding work with the Women’s Coalition & after. Brilliant to see so many activist women again.
November 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Absolutely delighted to be invited to the portrait unveiling of Monica McWilliams at the Great Hall in Queen’s University. Well deserved tributes to Monica’s decades of campaigning for women & her peacebuilding work with the Women’s Coalition & after. Brilliant to see so many activist women again.
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President Catherine Connolly has called for action on war, genocide and climate change, saying the normalisation of war “has never been and will never be acceptable” to Ireland, a nation with a long tradition of neutrality and peacekeeping.
#VMNews
#VMNews
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
President Catherine Connolly has called for action on war, genocide and climate change, saying the normalisation of war “has never been and will never be acceptable” to Ireland, a nation with a long tradition of neutrality and peacekeeping.
#VMNews
#VMNews