Allan LEONARD
@mrulster.com
PhD Researcher @UlsterUni | Managing Editor @SharedFuture | Board Member @FactCheckNI | Photographer 📸 | Runner 🏃♂️ | Genealogist 🌳
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A celebration of music journalism and Belfast’s musical legacy: #booklaunch event for The Song is Nearly Over by Stuart Bailie
My summary article 👉 mrulster.com/2025/11/08/a...
#SoundofBelfastFest #SoundofBelfastFest25 #thesongisnearlyover
@ohyeahcentre.bsky.social @stubailie.bsky.social
My summary article 👉 mrulster.com/2025/11/08/a...
#SoundofBelfastFest #SoundofBelfastFest25 #thesongisnearlyover
@ohyeahcentre.bsky.social @stubailie.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 9:41 AM
A celebration of music journalism and Belfast’s musical legacy: #booklaunch event for The Song is Nearly Over by Stuart Bailie
My summary article 👉 mrulster.com/2025/11/08/a...
#SoundofBelfastFest #SoundofBelfastFest25 #thesongisnearlyover
@ohyeahcentre.bsky.social @stubailie.bsky.social
My summary article 👉 mrulster.com/2025/11/08/a...
#SoundofBelfastFest #SoundofBelfastFest25 #thesongisnearlyover
@ohyeahcentre.bsky.social @stubailie.bsky.social
I completed my first trail running race. Learned some truths about terrain, distance, and performance. #running #trailrunning #NorthernIreland
https://mrulster.com/2025/10/13/mourne-skytrail-20k-review/
https://mrulster.com/2025/10/13/mourne-skytrail-20k-review/
October 13, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I completed my first trail running race. Learned some truths about terrain, distance, and performance. #running #trailrunning #NorthernIreland
https://mrulster.com/2025/10/13/mourne-skytrail-20k-review/
https://mrulster.com/2025/10/13/mourne-skytrail-20k-review/
Preparing for my first race with trail running kit
Just over 40 years ago, I learned how to run competitively by joining a high school cross-country team. To get any sort of hill climbing on the otherwise flat…
https://mrulster.com/2025/10/04/preparing-for-my-first-race-with-trail-running-kit/
Just over 40 years ago, I learned how to run competitively by joining a high school cross-country team. To get any sort of hill climbing on the otherwise flat…
https://mrulster.com/2025/10/04/preparing-for-my-first-race-with-trail-running-kit/
October 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Preparing for my first race with trail running kit
Just over 40 years ago, I learned how to run competitively by joining a high school cross-country team. To get any sort of hill climbing on the otherwise flat…
https://mrulster.com/2025/10/04/preparing-for-my-first-race-with-trail-running-kit/
Just over 40 years ago, I learned how to run competitively by joining a high school cross-country team. To get any sort of hill climbing on the otherwise flat…
https://mrulster.com/2025/10/04/preparing-for-my-first-race-with-trail-running-kit/
‘A feasible bite out of a big apple’: outcomes from ARINS/Irish Times North–South surveys 2024
mrulster.com/2025/03/14/a...
#NorthernIreland #UnitedIreland
mrulster.com/2025/03/14/a...
#NorthernIreland #UnitedIreland
March 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
‘A feasible bite out of a big apple’: outcomes from ARINS/Irish Times North–South surveys 2024
mrulster.com/2025/03/14/a...
#NorthernIreland #UnitedIreland
mrulster.com/2025/03/14/a...
#NorthernIreland #UnitedIreland
Photographers can learn from filmmakers, who work with story boards to aid their visual storytelling. Or at least have this frame of mind when editing a selection of images for a #photobook or photo essay. #photography #photojournalism
December 9, 2024 at 10:16 AM
Photographers can learn from filmmakers, who work with story boards to aid their visual storytelling. Or at least have this frame of mind when editing a selection of images for a #photobook or photo essay. #photography #photojournalism
The importance of imagery in #journalism. From book, Reporting Beyond the Problem: www.google.co.uk/books/editio...
December 5, 2024 at 3:14 PM
The importance of imagery in #journalism. From book, Reporting Beyond the Problem: www.google.co.uk/books/editio...
A diet of #warphotography may not be good for your health.
#Peace #photography #peacephotography suggests an alternative: www.google.co.uk/books/editio...
#Peace #photography #peacephotography suggests an alternative: www.google.co.uk/books/editio...
November 23, 2024 at 10:31 AM
A diet of #warphotography may not be good for your health.
#Peace #photography #peacephotography suggests an alternative: www.google.co.uk/books/editio...
#Peace #photography #peacephotography suggests an alternative: www.google.co.uk/books/editio...
November 17, 2024 at 9:19 AM
Bluesky version of verifying accounts is a self-service option. Slight learning curve, but if you know how to access your domain's DNS records (or ask a friend), it's pretty straightforward:
bsky.social/about/blog/4...
Pleased with the result. Hopefully encourages trustworthiness.
bsky.social/about/blog/4...
Pleased with the result. Hopefully encourages trustworthiness.
November 13, 2024 at 11:00 PM
Bluesky version of verifying accounts is a self-service option. Slight learning curve, but if you know how to access your domain's DNS records (or ask a friend), it's pretty straightforward:
bsky.social/about/blog/4...
Pleased with the result. Hopefully encourages trustworthiness.
bsky.social/about/blog/4...
Pleased with the result. Hopefully encourages trustworthiness.
Saddened by the passing of Anna Lo, a genuinely good person. @MadameUlster and I remember her support for stroke survivors.
Anna was a trailblazer. Coincidentally highlighted in @SharedFuture article today:
Anna was a trailblazer. Coincidentally highlighted in @SharedFuture article today:
November 16, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Saddened by the passing of Anna Lo, a genuinely good person. @MadameUlster and I remember her support for stroke survivors.
Anna was a trailblazer. Coincidentally highlighted in @SharedFuture article today:
Anna was a trailblazer. Coincidentally highlighted in @SharedFuture article today:
I've walked past this fountain in the inner square of Belfast City Hall without realising it was a #memorial of #TheTroubles. Card reads:
"In proud and loving memory: Seamus Sullivan; Murdered by UDA/UFF gunman; 3rd September 1991; Springfield Rd Depot; RIP; Co workers B.C.C."
"In proud and loving memory: Seamus Sullivan; Murdered by UDA/UFF gunman; 3rd September 1991; Springfield Rd Depot; RIP; Co workers B.C.C."
September 8, 2024 at 10:08 AM
I've walked past this fountain in the inner square of Belfast City Hall without realising it was a #memorial of #TheTroubles. Card reads:
"In proud and loving memory: Seamus Sullivan; Murdered by UDA/UFF gunman; 3rd September 1991; Springfield Rd Depot; RIP; Co workers B.C.C."
"In proud and loving memory: Seamus Sullivan; Murdered by UDA/UFF gunman; 3rd September 1991; Springfield Rd Depot; RIP; Co workers B.C.C."
A selection of images from a working trip to #Kosovo. A kind of homecoming for me from my previous assignments there. Looking forward to returning the favour with their visit to #NorthernIreland soon. #WorldPhotographyDay
August 19, 2024 at 9:33 PM
A selection of images from a working trip to #Kosovo. A kind of homecoming for me from my previous assignments there. Looking forward to returning the favour with their visit to #NorthernIreland soon. #WorldPhotographyDay
On our way to #Mitrovica, a place fond in my heart, where today I will meet friends and see how this divided city is working for a better future. @cbmitrovica @AGK_AJK @UKinKosovo @SharedFuture @PeaceJourn @valdete_idrizi
November 16, 2024 at 3:13 PM
On our way to #Mitrovica, a place fond in my heart, where today I will meet friends and see how this divided city is working for a better future. @cbmitrovica @AGK_AJK @UKinKosovo @SharedFuture @PeaceJourn @valdete_idrizi
#MemoriesofOthers — The Irish work of #AkihikoOkamura
A posthumous #photography #exhibition @PhotoMuseumIRL #AtelierEXB
My summary article on the curators’ panel discussion and #photobook publisher’s presentation 👉
A posthumous #photography #exhibition @PhotoMuseumIRL #AtelierEXB
My summary article on the curators’ panel discussion and #photobook publisher’s presentation 👉
November 16, 2024 at 3:13 PM
#MemoriesofOthers — The Irish work of #AkihikoOkamura
A posthumous #photography #exhibition @PhotoMuseumIRL #AtelierEXB
My summary article on the curators’ panel discussion and #photobook publisher’s presentation 👉
A posthumous #photography #exhibition @PhotoMuseumIRL #AtelierEXB
My summary article on the curators’ panel discussion and #photobook publisher’s presentation 👉
Excellent @politicsinacti1 presentations and richly engaging conversation by @StJosephs1964 @stpaulsbbrook @NewryHigh students with @JustinMcNu1ty @LizK1988 @MickeyBradySF @niassembly
Hopefully students left with appreciation of putting passions to action via politics.
Hopefully students left with appreciation of putting passions to action via politics.
November 16, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Excellent @politicsinacti1 presentations and richly engaging conversation by @StJosephs1964 @stpaulsbbrook @NewryHigh students with @JustinMcNu1ty @LizK1988 @MickeyBradySF @niassembly
Hopefully students left with appreciation of putting passions to action via politics.
Hopefully students left with appreciation of putting passions to action via politics.
A marathon two-hour session for @StJosephs1964 @stpaulsbbrook @NewryHigh students creating and practising their @politicsinacti1 presentations they'll give to our politicians freshly restored @niassembly. Watch out here they come!
November 16, 2024 at 3:13 PM
A marathon two-hour session for @StJosephs1964 @stpaulsbbrook @NewryHigh students creating and practising their @politicsinacti1 presentations they'll give to our politicians freshly restored @niassembly. Watch out here they come!
Thanks to guests @conormurphysf and @JustinMcNu1ty MLAs who fielded questions from @stpaulsbbrook @StJosephs1964 @NewryHigh students on driving, drugs, and mental health. All good prep for their @politicsinacti1 presentation @niassembly
November 16, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Thanks to guests @conormurphysf and @JustinMcNu1ty MLAs who fielded questions from @stpaulsbbrook @StJosephs1964 @NewryHigh students on driving, drugs, and mental health. All good prep for their @politicsinacti1 presentation @niassembly
Much to absorb during Dublin day trip w/ visits to Irish and British memorial sites as well as education and tour of Leinster House. Everyone — students and teachers — learned something new. @NewryHigh @stpaulsbbrook @StJosephs1964 @politicsinacti1
November 16, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Much to absorb during Dublin day trip w/ visits to Irish and British memorial sites as well as education and tour of Leinster House. Everyone — students and teachers — learned something new. @NewryHigh @stpaulsbbrook @StJosephs1964 @politicsinacti1
Louise Vance makes an impassioned speech calling on #NorthernIreland health and social care system to have a duty of care for unpaid carers: "When will they realise they are asking too much from us?" #CarersRightsDay @CarersNI @CentreForCare
November 16, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Louise Vance makes an impassioned speech calling on #NorthernIreland health and social care system to have a duty of care for unpaid carers: "When will they realise they are asking too much from us?" #CarersRightsDay @CarersNI @CentreForCare
Another excellent session w/ @StJosephs1964 @stpaulsbbrook @NewryHigh students deciding their top issues to lobby local politicians. Thanks for the invigorating discussion! @SES_Project @politicsinacti1
November 16, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Another excellent session w/ @StJosephs1964 @stpaulsbbrook @NewryHigh students deciding their top issues to lobby local politicians. Thanks for the invigorating discussion! @SES_Project @politicsinacti1
‘Don’t get used as a propagandist’: visual storytelling of Ulster’s loyalist community
My summary article of an artist talk by Malachi O’DOHERTY with Mariusz SMIEJEK and Ed KASHI 👉
#NorthernIreland #photography #photobook #photoexhibition @OliWhitehouse
My summary article of an artist talk by Malachi O’DOHERTY with Mariusz SMIEJEK and Ed KASHI 👉
#NorthernIreland #photography #photobook #photoexhibition @OliWhitehouse
November 16, 2024 at 3:12 PM
‘Don’t get used as a propagandist’: visual storytelling of Ulster’s loyalist community
My summary article of an artist talk by Malachi O’DOHERTY with Mariusz SMIEJEK and Ed KASHI 👉
#NorthernIreland #photography #photobook #photoexhibition @OliWhitehouse
My summary article of an artist talk by Malachi O’DOHERTY with Mariusz SMIEJEK and Ed KASHI 👉
#NorthernIreland #photography #photobook #photoexhibition @OliWhitehouse
A visual and creative delight in reading @OliverJeffers "Working Mind and Drawing Hand" @Rizzoli_Books. A sincere insight into the thought process of a remarkable artist. Looking forward to his upcoming book launch Belfast event.
November 16, 2024 at 3:12 PM
A visual and creative delight in reading @OliverJeffers "Working Mind and Drawing Hand" @Rizzoli_Books. A sincere insight into the thought process of a remarkable artist. Looking forward to his upcoming book launch Belfast event.
A bright morning for some bright ideas at the @bonninstitute @bfuturefestival #constructivejournalism💡
November 16, 2024 at 3:12 PM
A bright morning for some bright ideas at the @bonninstitute @bfuturefestival #constructivejournalism💡
Transcript of Helen Jones's interview with me recently about #carers' call for more support in #NorthernIreland 👉
November 16, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Transcript of Helen Jones's interview with me recently about #carers' call for more support in #NorthernIreland 👉
Transcript of Linda Macaulay's interview with me in April about the call for a new deal for #carers in #NorthernIreland 👉
November 16, 2024 at 3:12 PM
Transcript of Linda Macaulay's interview with me in April about the call for a new deal for #carers in #NorthernIreland 👉