Stephen Kelly @Big_Kells Twitter profile

Last Seen Profiles

@cow_smart

@BinorRaja

@THEJUSTKN1GHT

@iealondon

@AbomDrWelsh

@TyneJobsFair

@kishuuuuu114514

@slckdrsn

@ItsDanThomas

@BinorRaja

@recon2sg

@digitalassetbuy

@0___Abraxas___0

@UKLabour

@thewatchoniste

@JeSuisBenJames

@JacquelOrlos

@Cleo__T373

@engdaivityfess

@hiduki_kasuga

@mariana_livie

@brokenbottleboy

@girlypop__

@raliineee

@Brave_313

@AnnaFRLyon

@shante_mcki

@mrmarkroberts

@Alice_TwFsClub

@pollybirkbeck

@katiejdevine

@Deeadekugbe

@siteEgo

@Plazmabeast

@kristinhersh

@deepbule1919

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Don’t buy the Sun. Don’t watch Piers Morgan. Don’t listen to Nolan. #BeKind

171

2K

11K

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Media reporting Imperial College have redone the maths. Assumptions not correct. UK plan to tackle #covid ー19 is in disarray. Suppression now required for 12-18 months in the hope of a vaccine. 250k deaths the best case scenario. Human and economic impact profound. Jesus wept.

87

962

2K

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Now most people are going back to work (for now, hopefully for longer!) any chance those of us who have been flat out for 3 months could get a wee furlough?!

31

66

1K

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

My wife, at the request of her doctor, went straight from the GP surgery to Altnagelvin A&E at 4pm. Having waited 6.5 hours, she has given up waiting and just returned home. Said many other patients had walked out, old and young people worried and upset. Hospitals are in crisis.

103

110

811

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Happy Anniversary to the Mrs.

42

33

792

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Morning. A new day. I’ve lost track, who’s turn is it to be subject to a hit job now?

81

31

666

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Best switch your TV off before 10.45pm or risk watching members of the public being harassed in the street by the highest paid celebrity in the country. Poor, poor form.

37

658

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Spent the night ‘screenshotting’ some dangerous obsessives. Quite therapeutic. Some people can expect some post. #noreversegear 🤜

50

34

591

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

My comment... the experiment we’ve been subjected to this past couple of weeks is utterly disgraceful.

17

102

439

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Just back from shopping. Tesco, M&S, B&M, Pets At Home, Boots. Not one empty shelf. Got it everything I needed. A waste of time bringing my phone. Raging.

50

28

409

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

“This isn’t the Brexit we voted for” Part 257 @vivamjm

22

111

364

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

8 months

Sitting on the floor room only at Altnagelvin ED. Has the chatting stopped at a Hillsborough for the night yet?

43

84

291

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Donegal. Neighbours, childhood playground, many’s a weekend’s craic. Such a beautiful, wild and dramatic place. Has any community suffered so many devastating, tragic events at such a scale?! Heartbroken for the people of Creeslough.

3

9

256

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Liam Fox himself called me himself to invite me on the BoT back last May. Liz Truss has someone in her office call to say I wasn’t needed anymore. Regardless of any questionable past views, it seems that ‘belief’ is the main quality required for membership.

Liz Truss

@trussliz

4 years

The new Board of Trade will play an important role making the case for free and fair trade in 🇬🇧 and 🌍. The Board brings together a diverse group of people who share Britain’s belief in free enterprise, democracy, high standards and rules-based trade.👇

770

300

1K

12

121

245

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Thanks for all the comments and compliments on this. Last night was quite the experience. The most powerful man in the world offering to call Carol on our anniversary then making me commit to be “pay back big”. It’s worth every penny.

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Happy Anniversary to the Mrs.

42

33

792

11

8

251

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Days like today we know we’re lucky to have the best newsroom on these islands with @BBCGarethG @BBCJayneMcC @endamcclafferty @MarkCarruthers7 & their news colleagues. Sharp, informed, incisive. BBC, broadcasting and journalism at its best. Some commentators need to take note.

19

7

216

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

5 years

Inadvertently started the day by tuning in to some shit stirring on my radio, ended it by inadvertently tuning in to shit stirring on my TV. I’d consider ripping up my TV licence only I’m from Derry and likely don’t have one.

10

7

201

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Slightly better news. The anti biotics worked and TJs throat infection is clear. We’ve contacted the helpline and they said we are in the clear as a family and can exit our isolation!

12

0

205

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Friends, brothers. Huge respect for Christian’s team mates. So often when bad things happen, people pull out their cameraphones. These young guys created a screen. Amazing 👏 Please god Christian makes a full recovery.

0

3

193

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

20 years ago today, I hopped, skipped and danced my way in to the Guildhall and made the best decision of my life. Here’s to another great 20 years.

15

0

194

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

The warnings were there.

8

16

186

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

A Derry GP writes... Please do what he says.

7

129

177

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Irish mums. Put down your weapons and go enjoy the day.

11

175

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

So, the teenage son has a throat infection (common) and as a family we've been told to isolate for 14 days given what is going on around us. Our NHS can fight but only each one of us can defeat this virus. Do what we are told wash your hands and keep your distance!

24

20

169

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Thanks so much for all the lovely birthday best wishes. Sorry I’ve not responded, it’s just that now that I’ve celebrated the Silver Anniversary of my 25th birthday I don’t have the energy. I’m blessed to be surrounded by a great family and friends and home. Love you all.

28

1

158

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

5 years

Good to see our publicly funded media making every effort to unravel the prospects of getting our peace process back on track. Division is an irresistible drug.

15

19

154

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

“Was Santa good to you?” He was! A bastard of a year, but I got what matters. A happy home, a loving wife, a great family, an amazing mum. You can’t wrap that in shiny paper or a big bow. You don’t keep the receipt. It’s priceless. Screw you 2020. We won!

1

4

149

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

5 years

Stephen Kelly, Manufacturing NI CEO, on Brexit negotiations: ‘People are losing their jobs and being used as pawns in a game of politics’ via @mattfrei

Stephen Kelly, Manufacturing NI CEO, on Brexit negotiations: ‘People are losing their jobs and...

The Irish prime minister says he is looking forward to hear Boris Johnson's plan for a deal on Irish border checks after Brexit when the two meet on Monday.

www.channel4.com

8

59

140

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Honoured to become a Visiting Professor to help connect business and academia.

Manufacturing NI

@ManufacturingNI

3 years

The list of Visiting Professors at @UlsterUni has been updated

0

2

14

38

4

139

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Well, made it to meet the great great grandson of a shoemaker from County Louth on Paddy’s Day (and my wedding anniversary)

2

139

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

“Situation is much more serious than anticipated. Demand on ICU twice as much as thought”.

2

43

125

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

No longer a boy, now a man. So proud of this kind, caring, funny young man. Happy 18th son.

6

1

132

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Quite overwhelmed by the kindness of so many on here, by calls, texts & mails ❤️ As @AmandaFBelfast observed “people being rounded on, demonised, subtly damaged when they dare to do their jobs.” has to stop. Oh, if you’ve an issue, call and at least fill out those surveys!

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Morning. A new day. I’ve lost track, who’s turn is it to be subject to a hit job now?

81

31

666

7

10

126

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Report here :

9

63

123

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Stepping barefooted on cat sick yesterday, being defamed in the House of Commons today. Looking forward to tomorrow already.

10

2

123

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Concluded that epidemic suppression through prolonged isolation would halve the death rate

1

28

105

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

25 years gone. RIP

7

2

114

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

OK lads, it’s now Saturday, would you all not do anything stupid until at least Monday. Some of us are busted and need the break.

7

1

114

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Those wondering what’s been behind me this last year now know. Still has my back.

9

1

111

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

This is the reason for the sudden ramping up of social distancing measures today

5

28

97

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

6 years

If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu

13

9

104

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

One of these is getting polished. Tonight! Your choice. RT for the amazing local @BoatyardDistill Gin, Like for the Bush.

16

14

100

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Our Peace Boat candle lit in his honour. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. #RIPJohnHume

0

4

99

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Brexit talk deadline set for Sunday.

4

11

95

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Saw this tweet yesterday and the hairs stood on the back of my neck. Such love and affection whilst staring the fear in its face. Rest in peace Aideen.

Aideen Kennedy

@Aideen_Reporter

2 years

So life has not gone well and I am as sick as I was as when I went in to hospital so essentially going home to die but getting palliative care. The kids know. If you ever come across them, will you an eye out for them, they are the kindest, sweetest most thoughtful kiddies.

1K

319

12K

4

3

93

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

No grandstanding, gaslighting or grabbing headlines, just getting down to business talking through the problems and pitching the solutions. Great to join colleagues in Newry this morning talking technicalities with EU VP Maroš Šefčovič and team on the operation of the NI Protocol

6

91

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Anyway, people are getting wound up about a certain appointment. The BoT has no policy impact (and no wages) and really just looks after some awards. Certain appointments are there to rile some people up which it will do if you allow it to.

3

24

87

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

@CarlJWhyte @StephenNolan Carl that’s awful. Very sorry. I’ve really no idea why the BBC continue to allow this programme to behave in the way it does. Hurt, harm, agitation, fuel on fires... we’re better than the output provided.

1

3

86

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Doing an amazing job for us in Brussels, great to spend just a little time with my good friend @MichaelAodhan at the Irish Ambassador to Belgium’s Christmas reception (Kevin Conmy, no stranger to the North himself).

4

3

88

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Great job @VinnyCunningham and colleagues. Shed a tear if honest. Proud moment and some great memories @derrycityfc

5

4

88

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Great story. Jim has run the ‘mobile’ shop just by home since I was very young which is now a long time ago. Always a great and helpful shopkeeper. Glad the guilty made good (for the avoidance of doubt that’s not my handwriting!)

Derry Journal

@derryjournal

3 years

Well-known Derry shopkeeper Jim Barr got the surprise of his life recently when a remorseful mystery punter returned a decades old debt completely out of the blue!

3

32

272

1

8

87

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Awful treatment. The defeat is clearly visible on his face.

39

10

83

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

8 years

Derry is a city with a village feel. When one hurts, we all hurt. Our collective hearts are breaking for the Buncrana victims. God rest them

0

37

75

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Look at the size of yer man #sausages

4

0

81

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

The lady who rang was really pleasant but went silent when I said “of course there’ll be someone from NI there to replace me”. Still waiting on that call back but maybe a search for someone with the right qualities is ongoing.

2

18

72

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Worst day on the links in a long time but, however beautiful is Donegal when the sun shines?!

3

1

78

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Power was out for 30 minutes earlier. Had to actually talk to people at home. Apparently I’ve been married for 19 years. She seems a nice lady, I’ll likely hang around.

5

1

75

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

It’s been too long coming but that’s a stunner day here on the banks of the Foyle.

7

0

73

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

There’s a major employer with a dominant market position about to slash an entire, multiple awards winning, regional department to save a few quid which they’ll funnel in to a massively inflated, overpaid product which damages us all. We all lose. @BBCRadioFoyle @BBCnireland

3

15

72

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

The local ‘lock down’ is to continue for at least another 3 weeks. This virus is a killer as is poverty, domestic violence and mental health. The risk of the first of those doesn’t diminish in the next 3 weeks, but the risk of the latter 3 growing does, considerably. 1/3

8

14

68

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Terribly sad news about Pat. An amazing woman.

1

5

69

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

For all those asking (no one has been asking), here’s the Easter wonky wall project, done 👊 Before After

12

1

67

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

5 years

Interesting who has liked or RT’ed this. People from all sides of NI, all backgrounds, political outlook. It’s said twitter doesn’t reflect what’s happening on the ground. Well, neither does the biggest show in the country. People want people to come together. Enough of the shite

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

5 years

Good to see our publicly funded media making every effort to unravel the prospects of getting our peace process back on track. Division is an irresistible drug.

15

19

154

5

7

67

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Just a wee reminder that hangs on my wall

1

4

67

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Who knew Derry had a beach!

10

2

66

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

This is a very interesting episode of Countryfile on BBC2. Is everyone watching?

5

1

67

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Back in 1998, I pulled together a book to raise money for the NSPCC. With others, John Hume kindly contributed a chapter about his own childhood growing up in Derry. It’s typically proud, community and character focused. #RIPJohnHume

3

6

65

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Deal analysis, media, 2 cars hand washed, soup made, bread made, Turkey and ham cooked, stuffing made, coulis and meringues ready, veg prepped, presents wrapped. Can’t wait to get back to work for a rest.

5

0

64

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Well, what a week. Every call, text, email felt like another punch in the ribs. People are worried, looking to do what's best and find a way out of this. And, they're very appreciative of those who run to help. 10 rounds down, more to come, just don't ring that bell too soon.

9

2

60

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

I can 1000% confirm that content in this article is 100% balls.

David Scullion

@DavidScullion

3 years

They were also kicked out of a WhatsApp group of (very pro-protocol) NI trade bodies who were invited to speak to Gove/Sefcovic - the RHA Policy bod only learnt about the planned meeting from a BBC journalist's tweet

3

2

7

8

6

61

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

£50m saved for steel importers and users, competitive advantage secured, steel supplies beginning to flow again to our manufacturers protecting a £2bn industry and tens of thousands of jobs. Liverpool beat too. A decent Thursday.

4

1

57

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

En route to Belfast by train. Roasting hot, in a mask but still parked up in Coleraine for 33 minutes absolutely confirming why I (and most others) prefer taking the car.

11

1

59

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

1 year

Proud parent post

4

2

58

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Imagine the fire service working away to save your home, full deployment of resources then just as the fire begins to reignite, they’re told that the water bill is getting too expensive and they have to turn off some of their hoses! Manchester has been battling for us all.

1

9

55

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Still reeling from what happened earlier. Powerless at home as a TV spectator to what happened. But this image is more powerful the more I view it. Giving their brother his dignity, shielding him and his family when at their weakest all despite their own distress. Amazing humans

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Friends, brothers. Huge respect for Christian’s team mates. So often when bad things happen, people pull out their cameraphones. These young guys created a screen. Amazing 👏 Please god Christian makes a full recovery.

0

3

193

1

2

55

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

If the reported restrictions are true, the Executive are taking away the means to make an income from some of Derry’s lowest paid and self employed in close contact services who already has 4 months of no money. Plunged further in to poverty. They need direct financial support.

5

11

55

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

#NewProfilePic

3

0

57

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

That’s it. We’re done. #Brexit

9

2

55

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

5 years

Brexit eve standing near the border in Aughnacloy, foundered, for UTV View from Stormont later tonight. Thanks Boris.

5

3

56

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

9 months

Congratulations to all the graduates, but also to the @mynwrc team on a really slick graduation ceremony earlier. Particular thanks to @leo_murp on his personal congratulations to one familiar student (and @niallach for the pic!)

6

4

56

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

5 years

I have written this morning to the Controller of BBC NI after I believe I was significantly defamed in yesterday mornings @BBCNolan Show.

9

52

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Just had my first vaccine at my local @compharmacyni . Great operation from a vital piece of our community infrastructure

3

6

54

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Came through Moville this afternoon when the Mullan family were being returned. Harrowing sight and harrowing sound of a mother and wife in deep distress. Huge turn out from the local community. Hopefully that brings some comfort.

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Every year seems to be marked by a horrendous tragedy on Donegal’s roads. Beautiful place and great people. Such sad images of a lovely family on this evenings news reports.

1

0

36

6

3

52

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Shops will be rammed for the next week. R figure rises rapidly in the following 2 weeks leading to either an extended lockdown or open up (with a R rate higher than today) with shops more rammed and R spiking again leading to more lockdowns. Rinse, repeat, only the poor defeated.

Marie-Louise Connolly

@mlchealth

4 years

Restrictions: my understanding is that health officials believe the right action has been taken and that this makes it likely that “we can get beyond Christmas without further measures, so long as there’s good adherence to basic restrictions when these measures end. “ @BBCNewsNI

10

9

45

1

11

53

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Homeward bound after a memorable but productive 5 days in DC. Those who know, know but big thanks for Peter, Paul N, Andrew, Jayne, Seamus, Chris, Paul M, Susan, Bonnie, Bryan and of course the wife’s new bestie Joe.

4

2

50

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Someone’s turned up to join us for dinner

3

0

51

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

If you spend a grand on a TV subscription, £100s on travel to a ‘home’ game, £100s on replica kit and merch and you say “the game is ruined, never be back, never support them again” yet you won’t go watch the team in your own town... then have a word with yourself.

5

2

48

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

"No one makes anything any more in Derry". Really? In the last 24 hours alone I've spoken to businesses who send stuff to China which has come back via Aer Lingus this week as critical protection for front line workers to keep them safe...

3

13

48

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Home office cleared out ready for painting, guttering and fascia washed down, two cars washed, 4 hours power washing the paths and driveway, windows cleaned inside and out. Haven’t felt so relaxed in weeks.

8

0

49

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

3 years

Italia 90. 3 weeks of magic. #bigjack

6

1

48

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Having spent 14 years travelling there, 3 or 4 days a week, I made my first trip to Belfast for a meeting today since 5 March - nearly 5 months! So quiet.

4

0

46

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Golf is tricky enough, there’s absolutely no need for a tanker in the middle of the course.

1

2

47

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

4 years

Sunset at Culmore Point at the end of another crazy week.

1

0

48

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

5 years

#LoveDonegal A Lake of Shadows - Lough Swilly looking towards Inch.

2

1

46

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Thanks Jamie

Jamie Delargy

@enirgy_info

2 years

For the record I think that @ManufacturingNI is a tenacious and fearless defender of its members' interests. That ultimately is to the benefit of Northern Ireland.

31

69

603

0

4

44

Stephen Kelly

@Big_Kells

2 years

Clive Myrie is a fine broadcaster. Demonstrates the best of BBC broadcasting.

1

4