Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON @DENISEJOHNSTO10 Twitter profile

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

4 years

This is how I like to think of them, up there walking on heavenly beaches knowing the seeds they planted have taken root and those who follow will nurture their crop. Rest easy your work is done and we remain forever in your debt.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 months

May his soul rot in hell for eternity.

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2 months

#OnThisDay 13 August 1649, Oliver Cromwell sets sail for Ireland with his New Model Army. An expeditionary force of 12,000 men. Their mission to defeat the Irish Catholic Confederation and recover Ireland for parliament.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

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2 years

I’m a moderate nationalist, fair minded and even handed. I am genuine in my aspirations towards a reconciliation of people, respective of what both communities have endured and interested in building a future. However I have to say that this piece of work makes my blood boil.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

@JohnnyMercerUK John Pat Cunningham never saw 80 because he was shot in the back. He was 27, a vulnerable adult with a mental age of 10, he was frightened of soldiers and fled when he saw two British army Land Rovers approaching. He kept running. Five shots were fired and he died where he fell.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

1 year

Fantastic achievement @Doiregaa but can I also commend those members of the Orange Order who were in the village for a parade and who clapped for our minors as they arrived in the village. This is how it should be.

Ryan Ó Néill

@RyanONeill07

1 year

Comhghairdeachas! Brilliant achievement and well deserved! @Doiregaa @MoneymoreGAA

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 years

A legend of a man who dedicated his best years to all the people of this place. Criticised, vilified and targeted by both sides he never gave up. He was convinced we could make this place work for everyone. He believed we could as a people be reconciled. Happy Birthday John Hume

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

8 months

I muted Bryson months ago. He brings out the worse in me. When I think of unionism I don’t want him influencing my thinking. Instead I think of all the lovely unionists that I know who want to live in harmony with us as good neighbours. Bryson is a poison, infecting our peace.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 months

I’ve absolutely no time for those who paint poles, kerbs etc in 🟩⬜️🟧 or 🟥⬜️🟦 It’s tacky looking, it’s disrespectful and given we should all be comfortable in our own identity, it serves no purpose. Had to take this in to our own hands this evening but it’s sorted now.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 years

This is Michelle O’Neill on the picket line rightly demanding pay parity. Couldn’t agree more! The other is a letter signed by the Health Minister, none other than Michelle O’Neill denying the nurses pay parity. Welcome to the politics of Sinn Fein Ireland.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

@JohnnyMercerUK His family deserve justice and no one must be exempt from the law. If Dennis Hutchins is innocent he has nothing to fear and everything to gain. If he is guilty he must be held accountable. No ifs, no buts.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 years

Twenty one years ago we had Mo Mowlam the right woman in the right job at the right time. What a woman!

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

7 months

Seriously @StephenNolan you have helped sectarianise GAA for a story. At funerals GAA members escort ppl to & from wakes They organise bingo, whist, social gatherings They have girls and boys playing Gaelic, hurling, camogie and handball keeping young motivated fit & healthy

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

Couldn’t let today go by with sparing a thought for this young man Michael McGoldrick. I still remember hearing it on radio and being so saddened. Killed as a present for Billy Wright the former UVF now LVF leader. Michael wanted to be a teacher and just finished his degree.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 months

A pupil brought in a picture of this medal her great great grandfather had been awarded. What can you tell us twitterites?

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 years

Important message from Alan McBride this morning.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

6 months

Remembering these humble political giants that led @SDLPlive steering this place towards peace, giving us the tools to make this a better place. Good men. #GoodFridayAgreement

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

FYI Twitter All nationalists are not shinners.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

If young people want an honest account of our past and a common sense approach to what our future should be they should listen to @PatricKielty and watch the two documentaries he did. A great ambassador for what we could be.

RTÉ One

@RTEOne

2 years

“I think that I thought I was dealing with it.” @patrickielty tells @Tommedian about the experience of his father being shot dead when he was aged just 16 #TommyTiernanShow

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

Lost her eye in a car bomb while she was pregnant, her son born 6 months later. He was murdered when he was 18. “There is no bitterness in this home...only love” full of admiration for this woman. Ashamed of EO! Where is our victims pension? @BrandonLewis @moneillsf @DUPleader

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

1 year

This is NOT acceptable @ChiefConPSNI and it needs to be taken down immediately! Cookstown Main Street.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

What a powerful image from yesterday’s all Ireland, an amazing game rightfully won by Tyrone.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 years

When I look at this and think of what we had in John Hume I could quite literally weep.

Mark Simpson

@BBCMarkSimpson

5 years

Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson in Irish soccer kit, waving Irish passport, in European Parliament. #PoliticalFootball

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

1 year

I honestly cannot find the words to fully describe the absurdity of this woman seeking out offence, where to most, there’s none to be found. Years of no, nay, never has irreparably damaged her.

Belfast Telegraph

@BelTel

1 year

Dame Arlene Foster has questioned whether the US President delivered a major snub to the United Kingdom by not flying the Union Flag on his official car – but opting to fly the Irish tricolour.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

To my fellow Irish nationalists, all those who aspire to an UI, one where all are cherished, we cannot be persuaders by gleefully poking our neighbours in the eye with the glorification of the paramilitaries that killed their loved ones We cannot take a break from reaching out.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

Bear with me. On a mild October Saturday morning like today a bomb was detonated triggering a week long massacre of innocent people by the IRA, UVF & UDA. It was a week that broke our former leader John Hume who was engaged in those uncomfortable talks that was opposed by many.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 years

This young mother was 29 out trying to make a few pound to help her family. Someone in the IRA decided killing her would help get the ‘Brits Out’. I don’t know how they sleep at night.

OnThisDayTheIRA

@OnThisDayPIRA

5 years

#OnThisDay in 1981 the IRA murdered Joanne Mathers, 29. Married mother of 1 helping with census form. Man put gun to her head & fired. “I told our son his Mummy wasn’t coming back because she was in heaven. He thought that was a great place for her” #OTD

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

Thinking a lot about Good Friday 23 yrs ago. These three amazing women played an important role in delivering peace. I hope that perhaps some days our ladies at the top would think about their input and let them be an inspiration to them to find away of resolving difficulties.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

6 years

I would call on all political parties to call for the resignation of SOS Karen Bradley. There can be no justifying or whitewashing of these killings. Nationalist or Unionist we all have to accept the murder of innocents is never dignified nor appropriate and is criminal.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

@JamieBrysonCPNI Don’t be so bloody ridiculous. You would defend the indefensible even when he is found guilty in a court of law. Take the blinkers of and think of the family who had their son murdered as he walked along the road. Be guided by ‘right and wrong’ instead of ‘green and orange’

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

Michelle O’Neill is 100% wrong! They do the next generation a great disservice in propagating such nonsense. I’ll take this opportunity to remind you that the majority of nationalists disagreed with the ‘armed struggle’.

Belfast News Letter

@News_Letter

2 years

Michelle O'Neill's 'no alternative' to Provisional IRA violence comment provokes backlash

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

A Xmas arch made by my very talented daughter.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

Whenever SF committed to constitutional politics I believed we were entering an new era believing the new generation of SF reps would reject violence. I didn’t realise the old hands would put such effort into legitimising, glorifying and justifying violence. 😔😔😔

Gerry Kelly

@GerryKellyMLA

4 years

37 yrs ago 38 Irish Republican prisoners were getting into a lorry at H7 and heading to the front gate of Long Kesh and freedom. One of Big Bob’s best ops! I had the privilege of the front passenger seat. Well someone had to check we were taking the right route out!!

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

When is violence not violence? When Sinn Fein say it isn’t. 🙄

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

I’m sick to the teeth of this ‘No Surrender’ and ‘Tiocfaidh ár lá’ crap. Stop living in the past and look to the future where we can live together as good neighbours.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

1 year

Those on tonight giving off about the cranberries “Zombie” criticising their ignorance, only highlight their own. The same ppl would undoubtedly join in with the ooh ahh s***e! Enjoy Irelands victory - Ireland as one nation - this is supposed to be the Ireland you aspire to 🙄

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

Having a wee glass on a Monday but for a very special occasion. Celebrating birth of a beautiful little grandson 😊

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

Jamie says nationalists don’t care about young lad and his family, when did he start speaking for nationalists? I as a nationalist do care as do many others. Wrong again @JamieBrysonCPNI 🙄

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

@RobinSwannMoH comes across so well one can see he’s absolutely committed to his department that has been starved of funding for years. I’ve no doubt mistakes have been made but in terms of our options with politicians he is the right person in the right place at the right time.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

How VERY disingenuous of the ⁦ @DUPleader ⁩ to imply that nationalists wanted a No Deal Brexit! We campaigned both against Brexit and a NDB! Really disgraceful comments from the First Minister.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

The view from my window this morning. It’s a good one.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

Going to take a break from Twitter but before I go I want to remind you of an atrocity carried out on OTD 1998 by members of the IRA that so many young people were celebrating last night. They murdered 29 innocent people including children who were out shopping. #ohathat #evil

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

It would be conducive to reconciliation if either @MaryLouMcDonald or @moneillsf would say today what happened this day 50yrs ago in Claudy resulting in deaths of 9 including children was wrong and pledge to the families their help in getting truth & justice for them from IRA.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

Thinking today of Kathleen Gillespie who’s husband Patsy, a cook, was chained to a van carrying a bomb, sacrificed by Derry’s self declared Óglaigh na hÉireann. He was blown to bits. Kathleen works to this day promoting reconciliation. A real lady and it is an honour to know her

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 months

The guy who once said he’d never voted for SF wanted SDLP to remove themselves from the ballot paper in East Derry to give SF chance of taking the seat. Of course it’s good for ‘likes’ 🙄

Joe Brolly

@JoeBrolly1993

3 months

Fair play to the SDLP for saving Gregory Campbell’s political career.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 years

Message to my unionist neighbours. We are neighbours We share this piece of land we all call home We have more in common with you than English nationalists. Let us work together for all our people Do not let sectarian politics divide us Do not let Brexit destroy progress

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 years

So I’m watching BBC 1 Troubles and based on what I’m hearing should we now call them DUPUVF every time they refer to SFIRA?

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

I appreciate that I may have hurt some peoples feelings and I’m sorry but I have to say I feel very strongly about this. Soldiers should not be given an amnesty but I also believe there should be NO amnesties for IRA, INLA, UVF, LVF and UDA. I cannot be clearer on where I stand.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

6 months

Before this day comes to a close, give a thought to the heavy lifting of these @SDLPlive men, to ensure the tools for a peaceful future were in our hands. Thanks John and Seamus, legends.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

Today's announcement by the PPS really should not come as a surprise to anyone. Tip toeing around SF seems to be common practice by the PSNI, NIO, British Gov't and PPS. It would seem it is the extortionate price we pay for peace. There is no reward for decency in our politics.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

@SJAMcBride Spot on Sam as usual. The DUP have zero vision, always in reactionary mode. Mean spirited and arrogant they have done more for the demise of the union than any other party.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 months

@LordWeirDUP In fairness Peter your party are not putting candidates in FST and North Down to ensure a unionists gets in. It’s no different.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

“Pan nationalist front” I really thought we’d left those days behind us. Shame on @duponline

Martin McAuley

@MartinMcAuley

3 years

Hard to believe the DUP tried to sectarianise a debate on school safety today. They got exactly the response they deserved from @McCrossanMLA .

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

Pat Hume: The woman who never gave up ‘republicans threw a stone through the living room window along with a petrol bomb with the Hume children inside. And still she held out her hand and not a fist, believing in a non-violent way to resolve the conflict.’

Pat Hume: The woman who never gave up

Pat Hume played a key role for the people of Derry in her 60-year partnership with her late husband

www.irishtimes.com

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 months

Seamus Mallon - the first rule of politics- be there!

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

Apart from breaking Covid regulations what about this despicable banner? 23yrs on from GFA to see such hatred proudly on display is bitterly disappointing. I presume they associate fenian with Catholics, glad to say as one I do not hate them. In fact I pity them.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

Never was a van fan and certainly not an Ian fan but I’m a big @RobinSwannMoH fan!

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 years

I would urge @little_pengelly to condemn these posters that are emerging. Emma knows that both Claire and @SDLPlive are in no way associated with Sean Kelly and have always stood by the people of the Shankill in horror & condemnation of that grotesque deed. Reeks of desperation😡

South Belfast Cultural And Historical Society

@sbelfastct

5 years

Will the Shankill Bomber be campaigning for the Sinn Fein/SDLP Joint South Belfast Candidate? We Wonder.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

Nothing personal but tbh none of the DUP MPs strike me as having been very successful at the one job they had to do. Just saying.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 years

John Hume clearly seen standing with the people and speaking out against the injustices of the times. Then they had the audacity to call him a ‘stoop’ A man who devoted his life to preservation of life and ensuring opportunities and equality for all. A true hero sorely missed.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

Thinking of the powerful force that was Mo Mowlam, an absolute God send to this place in our time of need, doing the right job, in the right place at the right time. Hope you’re giving them hell up there! Not forgotten by the people of NI.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

1 year

Three am but it was worth the wait!

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 months

@JoeBrolly1993 Ku Klux Klan? The guys that hid behind masks and killed innocent people? Don’t think we EVER supported that kind of thing 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 years

I’d like to remind the ever so defiant Martina of the events of the last few days that have seen mayhem and murder by people who learnt everything they know from the militant IRA that SF eulogise daily. Feel the hand of responsibility upon your shoulder and hang your head!

Martina Anderson Sinn Féin💚

@M_AndersonSF

5 years

“Today we passed Raymond McCreesh park. I’d like to send a message to political unionism, the orange order, the SDLP and self-serving independents - The people of Newry named it Raymond McCreesh Park - and Raymond McCreesh Park it will remain!” #SF2019

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

Next year in AE22 it is in your hands to change this cycle of bitterness, arrogance and chaos. Vote differently. There’s a party of decency for everyone to choose from.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

I swear to God I just heard Edwin Poots complain about the British government not providing governance 🤯 Carlsberg don’t do irony but if they did …….

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@DENISEJOHNSTO10

1 year

The British government have done some terrible things over the years but this I believe is the the cruelest of them all. No morals No sense of decency No compassion for those who’ve suffered so much already. Shame on every MP who supported it.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

Well if this doesn’t win the Nobel prize for irony I don’t know what will!

Hugh O'Connell

@oconnellhugh

3 years

Sinn Féin is introducing new legislation in the Dáil today to prevent social media accounts being used to anonymously defame, abuse and harass people.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

“We fought against the republican movement”. Jim Wilson. How was killing innocent people because they were Catholic fighting the republican movement? This is what happens when we allow the sanitising of history to go unchecked.

The Nolan Show, BBC

@BBCNolan

4 years

Loyalist Jim Wilson tells UVF victim son "you know absolutely nothing about the conflict" Podcast 📲 @BBCSounds

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 months

Listen folks it’s not for me to go into a unionist area to remove red white and blue. If unionist leaders followed suit we could rid our towns and villages of this tacky territorial marking. It shouldn’t be there in the first place. Sometimes leadership is by example.

Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 months

I’ve absolutely no time for those who paint poles, kerbs etc in 🟩⬜️🟧 or 🟥⬜️🟦 It’s tacky looking, it’s disrespectful and given we should all be comfortable in our own identity, it serves no purpose. Had to take this in to our own hands this evening but it’s sorted now.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

UVF orders removal of Catholic families from Carrickfergus housing estate in '21st century form of ethnic cleansing' Executive Office- let’s give the paramilitaries ( both sides) £10 million of public money. 😡

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

8 months

Remembering Seamus Mallon on his 4th anniversary. A true peacemaker who talked the talk and walked the walk. Proud to have worked with him giving a platform to victims of our troubled past. A life well lived. @SDLPlive

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

We must try to remember there were and are so many good decent people who rejected violence. Alan Black the sole survivor of Kingsmill speaking about the Reaveys “a nice, decent, very good family” telling how they came to see him so glad that he was alive.

Andrew

@awr4645

3 years

@DENISEJOHNSTO10 Very moving:

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

6 years

As this week of anniversaries approaches many will focus on the victims of the IRA others the victims of UVF, could we as a people remember all, their lives were all equally precious, they all had families forever scarred.Unionist. Nationalist. Grief and pain doesn’t distinguish.

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@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

Watch Hancock squirm on @Peston as the formidable @jessphillips says it as it is. Well said Jess 👏👏👏

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

Remembering the families who lost their loved ones in the Greysteel Massacre. The killers were fuelled by hatred borne out of unabated fiery rhetoric that demonised a community. It is not forgotten nor is the toll it took on those pursuing peace.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

Just for clarity Speaking out against SF’s no alternative’ argument it simply means I place greater value on life It does NOT* mean you’re Pro DUP Pro British Pro Union West Brit Non Catholic * caps for a reason 😉 Simple - don’t know why some don’t (want to) get that.

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@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 months

Despite all the promises made, the Lough Neagh rescue plan has being held up by the Executive who cannot reach agreement on 17 of the actions proposed in Andrew Muirs plan. Where has the sense of urgency gone as our Lough once again exhibits the signs of its deterioration 😡

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

“For Archie ..the realisation that there was nothing he could do to prevent her being taken away was the source of a particular grief and pain that was with him every hour of his life from then on” “Those who took Jean McConville that terrible day laid waste to an entire family”

Belfast Telegraph

@BelTel

3 years

Tributes paid to Archie McConville, son of Disappeared victim Jean McConville, following his death aged 65

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

Finally made it to the Giants Causeway after 50+ years!

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

There were rules in relation to shindigs and then there were rules in relation to funerals. Similarities: Rules broken Differences: @fiannafailparty and @FineGael resign. @sinnfeinireland did not! Carlsberg don’t do brass neck but if they did...

RTÉ News

@rtenews

4 years

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says she does not think there is an equivalence between attending the funeral of Bobby Storey and the event in Clifden, adding that “these are difficult times and the restrictions are difficult” | More:

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

Doug gets the importance of condemning all killings not just those carried out by one side. When all our politicians are at this point we will have nailed it!

Doug Beattie

@BeattieDoug

4 years

The next 48hrs - 45 years ago - saw the senseless murder of Constable Clifford Evans, the sectarian murders of the Reavey & O’Dowd family members & the slaughter of working class men at Kingsmill. If you support any of these murders you support them all. #Legacy

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

Wishing all my unionist neighbours a happy and peaceful 12th. I hope that there will be no more injuries or fatalities around the bonfires. I also hope that ppl don’t demean themselves by burning flags, effigies and electoral posters of nationalist neighbours.There’s room for all

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

A crime committed by thugs, just like those gangland criminals that some say are not comparable to paramilitaries. #ThereWasAnAlternative #NoAmnesty

Victims of the Troubles

@VictimsTroubles

2 years

On this day in 1994, the Provisional IRA murdered Frank Kerr (53), while they were robbing the post office where he worked in Newry. They also stole £131,000. This was during their apparent “ceasefire”. And some say there is no comparison between the IRA and gangland criminals?

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

6 years

John McKerr (49) was shot, died nine days later. At the time he had been accused of having a gun in his right hand and being an IRA member. His daughter Anne Ferguson told the court this was impossible - as he didn't have a right hand, having lost it as a soldier fighting in WWII

Bloody Sunday Derry

@BloodySunday50

6 years

Families' tributes to men shot dead at Ballymurphy

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

My favourite quote from @BeattieDoug when asked about why he didn’t join DUP “I’d rather stick knitting needles in my eyes “ That should be enough for every reasonable,moderate, progressive unionist!

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

New addition to the family, as if there isn’t enough madness in this home already!

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

I could be wrong about this and feel free to correct me if so but in believe this to be the only picture that the McConvilles have of their mother. It’s 49 years since she was dragged from the arms of her hysterical children, driven away, interrogated, murdered and disappeared 😞

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

Thinking of all the truck drivers today who do an unenviable job without any tangible appreciation. Stuck in mile long queues, no refreshments, no toilets, pressurised to deliver goods on time and wondering if they’ll make it home to be with their families this Xmas.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

Let’s not be side tracked by SFs own version of Trump today. Let’s remember the murder of this young lad who had every bone in his body broken, those who brutally killed him walk our streets😡 Paul Quinn: Why does his murder still hang over Sinn Féin?

Paul Quinn: Why does his murder still hang over Sinn Féin?

The 21-year-old was killed in 2007 and the party has faced repeated questions over its response.

www.bbc.com

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 months

To the 5260 people who voted Cara, and those who voted for Gemma some republicans would like to dictate to you how to vote. Fascism springs to mind.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

Some leaders lead and others are led. Some are sincere, genuinely seeking a United people. Others engage in slogans and empty words. John Hume was a true leader who asked a lot of us and every day we retreat to the silos we let him down. Thinking today of John & Oct ‘93

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

John Hume: the politician who made peace possible On the day that it is, an important reminder of the man who brought us hope. We are forever in his debt.

John Hume: the politician who made peace possible

The editors of a book of essays exploring John Hume’s remarkable career chart his evolution from civil rights activist to nationalist leader and international statesman

www.irishtimes.com

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

1 year

What a new Ireland would look like….one team, four provinces, all identities respected ….a win win for us all.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

Seriously folks if you’re criticising one community for blatant sectarianism make sure you’re prepared to criticise the other community for equally blantant sectarianism. If you cannot do that you are PART OF THE PROBLEM!

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

2 years

A little announcement. Always a believer in the @SDLPlive passion and compassion for people. Delighted to be their candidate in the upcoming local elections.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

A wee boy. 14. There are no words 😢

SEFF

@SEFFLisnaskea

3 years

SEFF remembers Philip Rafferty, 14, RC, murdered 48 yrs ago, 31/1/73 by UDA/UFF after he was abducted close to his home in Andersonston, around 21:30 the day before when on his way to band practice. He was found hooded & shot at the Giant's Ring. His parents reported him ...

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

1 year

I really take issue with the s**t that some former paramilitaries come out with “what our people had fought and died for” Let me fix that “what our people had killed innocent people for” They didn’t fight each other they picked off innocent people who were easy targets.

The Irish News

@irish_news

1 year

Loyalist prisoners who believed the Good Friday Agreement secured Northern Ireland’s place in the UK now view the deal as a win for republicans, a former paramilitary internee has said

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

5 years

Michelle O’Neill had an opportunity as Health Minister in August 2016 to increase the wages of health workers Instead she approved the pay cap She deliberately chose not to to give nurses a wage increase. Nurses deserve truth from SinnFein but then that would be too much to ask

Elisha McCallion

@ElishaMcC_SF

5 years

Standing with health workers at Altnagelvin Hospital - Sinn Féin is on the side of workers. They deserve proper pay and safe staffing levels. The public deserve a decent health service. A huge financial investment in health is required and we are working to make that a reality.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

4 years

Seriously @MaryLouMcDonald @moneillsf this is just wrong. Why would you block this on international Victims Day???

Belfast Telegraph

@BelTel

4 years

DUP's Storey slams Sinn Fein as "inhumane, ill-mannered and downright ignorant" after it vetoed an application to light up Parliament Buildings in memory of terror victims.

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Cllr DENISE JOHNSTON

@DENISEJOHNSTO10

3 years

“Indeed the policies it opposes in Dublin are remarkably similar to those it implements in Belfast” Excellent article by Patrick Murphy in today’s Irish News

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