I spoke a few words this morning at the Palestine solidarity protest in Ballycastle.
Thanks to all who came along to support 🇵🇸

Israel’s genocide cannot be allowed to continue.

Spain is building a coalition of EU states including Ireland, Norway, Malta and Slovenia to recognise Palestinian statehood this month

This is a significant piece by Davy Adams in the The Irish News

“Positive political leadership & example-setting should be welcomed. These are vital if we are ever to end segregation & move further down the road to reconciliation.”

V useful meeting with Hilary Benn this evening, we had a very frank discussion on the stark challenges facing the Executive as we set the budget for this year and the need for a funding model for the Executive based on need, that is properly baselined & for multi-year budgets.

Interesting. Philip McGuigan raising again the idea of 'Dunloy Train Station' to Department for Infrastructure minister John O' Dowd.

The rebels of 1916 changed the course of history. At Easter, we remember all those courageous patriots who fought to defend the republic proclaimed on the steps of the GPO and we honour those who laid down their lives in pursuit of the freedom and unity of Ireland.

'Life…

The Foggy Dew

Written by Fr. Charles O’Neill, born in 1887 in Portglenone, County Antrim.

Good to see Danny Morrison putting some facts out there in response to a lazy narrative. Also a reminder of the behaviour of the FG/Lab government of the day.

Just a very deep bow to our Wout, who has made all kinds of sacrifices over the past few months to be at his best in the spring classics. The shape was there, but unfortunately luck was not on his side. ❤️‍🩹

Cycling is a wonderful sport. But at the same time, top sport is also so…

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🇵🇸 ANNOUNCEMENT! 🇵🇸

Feile an Phobail presents
IRELAND FOR PALESTINE
Massive Benefit Concert

📆 Sunday 4th August
📍 West Belfast, Falls Park

🗣Great discussion had today as Reducing Harm Related to Gambling APG held a closed session to discuss the APG's Forward Work Programme.

Today marks seven years since the passing of my close friend, Martin McGuinness.

His important work of peace & reconciliation & uniting the two traditions on this island, & forging new relationships between our islands goes on as we continue to journey beyond old limits.

That's a true leader right there!

#Gaza

Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit.

Powerful speech at Georgetown University:

What's happening in Gaza is the gravest human rights violations of our time. Gaza has become a graveyard for children.

Leaders in the U.S & the world must urgently push for an immediate, full & lasting ceasefire & renew a peace process.

Would appreciate a RT on the below to help spread awareness of the approved legislation to facilitate local sporting events Police Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon ABC Council Eóin Tennyson MLA Alliance Party Upper Bann Glenn Barr Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon UUP Diane Dodds SDLP Upper Bann Paul Rankin (not the chef!) Upper Bann Sinn Féin Upper Bann DUP

Today I met with President Biden for the first time on our visit to the U.S, and took the opportunity to urge the President to use his influence to bring about an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

The genocide of the Palestinian people must end now.

I will continue to take every…

Over the last few days we have met Congressional leaders including Senator Chris Murphy, Majority Senate Leader Chuck Schumer, the Friends of Ireland Group, Representative Rashida Tlaib and had discussions with senior representatives of the U.S. Administration. We discussed the…