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@JamesMcCarthy97
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2 months
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has affirmed his allegiance "under protest" and says his true allegiance is "to the people of Derry and the people of Ireland"
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On a visit to the Titanic Quarter today, I asked the Prime Minister if he is captaining a sinking ship going into this election @BelfastLive
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SDLPs Claire Hanna MP begins her affirmation in Irish and states she takes it "in hope of a reconciled new Ireland"
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3 months
From press being sent to the wrong location to confusion around when interviews would take place, the writers of The Thick of It would have had a lot of material to work with from today's visit to NI by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
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2 years
Contrast the numbers attending today's #DreamDearg rally with the numbers who had attended the anti-protocol rallies and ask yourself where the British govt are putting their efforts and resources? ⭕
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4 years
Working in retail can be tough, especially in the run up to Christmas. However, when someone appreciates what you do so much that they write a social media post about you, it makes those long hours worth it. Sometimes all it takes is a 'thank you' to make someone's day!
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7 months
On behalf of the population of West Belfast I feel like it's worth pointing out that The Devenish is firmly over the border in South Belfast....
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1 year
Here's the first preference votes by party for Dunsilly: DUP 22.57% (-6.17%) UUP 11.31% (-6.12%) Alliance 12.25% (-2.93%) Sinn Féin 34.93% (+10.13%) SDLP 9.71% (-4.14%) TUV 6.1% (+6.1%) Aontú 3.26% (+3.26%) Incredible result for Sinn Fein. #LE23 @BelfastLive
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Nice to see the House of Commons making Stormont look almost like a model of a functioning democracy....
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7 months
Slightly disappointed we haven't had any Ruth Patterson-esque reaction to the DUP announcement yet... Perhaps in the morning 🌅
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6 months
I've only gone and won the bloody thing 😂
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CIPR Northern Ireland
6 months
Congratulations to @JamesMcCarthy97 from @BelfastLive on winning the Journalist of the Year - Digital/Print award 👏👏👏 Thank you to @RNNComms for sponsoring the award. #NIMA24
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2 years
Just like that my last edition of the @ATownNews is about to hit the shelves. What was supposed to be eight weeks cover became two fab years reporting on one of the finest communities on this island. (1/2)
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@sogrady193 @sinnfeinireland They would still have to either affirm or swear an oath of allegiance to the King which they refuse to do.
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7 months
The Sinn Féin and DUP leadership have arrived together for a meeting at Stormont Castle @BelfastLive
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James McCarthy
3 years
If found in contempt of court, the ministers could be sentenced to a maximum of two years imprisonment, a fine or both.
@ATownNews
Andersonstown News
3 years
South Belfast businessman resumes court battle with DUP Ministers over North-South boycott. @Seanofthesouth
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5 years
The one thing I love about working in Belfast is that it feels like I'm constantly on the set of Line of Duty during filming... It also appears that Ted Hastings has caught another bent copper 🤔😉🚓👮🏻‍♂️ #MotherOfGod #LineofDuty
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2 years
From Fermanagh to the Falls Road, @UlsterJournos have you covered! #ProudOfUU #ClassOf2020 #graduation
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4 years
I suppose this means that I graduated today? 🤣.... Pass me the Moët
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2 years
Delighted to have joined the fabulous team @BelfastLive and to be back working on Rosemary St where I spent most of my retail career. If you have a story you can get me on James.McCarthy @reachplc .com
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4 years
Delighted to be joining the fantastic team @ATownNews for the next few months. There's truly nothing better for a journalist than reporting on what's happening on their own doorstep! If you have any stories that you think we should be covering in #WestBelfast drop me a DM!
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1 year
Speaking to @BelfastLive Alliance leader @naomi_long says it has been a great election so far for her party #LE23
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6 months
Shocked to have been shortlisted for journalist of the year alongside a slate of amazing colleagues!
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3 years
This is certainly gonna be a cracker! Keep an eye for my sunburnt self screaming my way around the slides in the coming days 🤣
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3 months
In the first of my candidate interviews ahead of #GE24 , I sat down with Alliance's @SorchaEastwood to talk about her husband's cancer journey and how she has balanced caring for him while maintaining a busy life as an MLA.
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4 years
Delighted to find out that I will be graduating from @UlsterJournos with a Distinction in my MA Journalism!
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5 years
Just served Adrian Dunbar and Vicky McClure in work... Sadly they wouldn't give me any hints as to what's coming up on this series nor would they reveal the identity of H 😢
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5 years
Sorry TripAdvisor but I don't think I want to return to Wuhan at present... #coronarovirus
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James McCarthy
3 months
From press being sent to the wrong location to confusion around when interviews would take place, the writers of The Thick of It would have had a lot of material to work with from today's visit to NI by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
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1 year
Another unprecedented result for Sinn Féin in Antrim and Newtownabbey. Airport DEA FPV results by party: DUP: 22.79% (-0.54%) UUP: 13.41% (-7.31%) Alliance: 15.08% (-2.23%) SF: 36.29% (+13.18%) SDLP: 10.75% (-5.2%) Greens: 1.67% (+1.67%) #LE23 @BelfastLive
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James McCarthy
2 years
Fantastic discussion at this evening's debate on Palestine. Thanks to @prclondon for asking me to chair my first @FeileBelfast debate and thanks to @Lowkey0nline @janna_jihad and @theprestigepali for being fabulous panellists. #Feile2022
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Graduation number 3✅️ At this rate I think they should let me keep the gown 😂
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6 months
When I started out on my couch 2 5k I set myself a goal of doing my first Parkrun in under 40 mins at the end of the nine weeks. Today marks the end of week 5 and I decided to give Parkrun a go and managed it in 38mins! Perhaps I should re-evaluate my goal for the next 4 wks 😬
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4 years
This is a long thread (23 tweets to be exact) but stick with it! I know it probably sounds cliché when I say I've always wanted to be a Journalist but it's something that I have been working towards for the best part of 15 years.
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1 year
Sinn Féin's Cllr Henry Cushinan tells @BelfastLive the main issue he was hearing on the doors is the lack of an Assembly #LE23
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4 years
On what should have been our @UlsterJournos graduation day, Academic Gowns have been replaced with Dressing Gowns as we celebrate from home! #UUClassOf2020
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5 years
Pleased to see that I'll be graduating with a 2:1. Next stop Coleraine! 😍 👨‍🎓🎓
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4 years
The story is about an 83 year-old West Belfast matriarch who has overcome personal tragedy through the power of social media. Her name is Joanie and you can read all about her in todays @TheSundayLife . In the words of The Carpenters, "We've Only Just Begun."
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1 year
My spreadsheets are ready and waiting for the votes to start coming through. I'll have live updates from the Antrim and Newtownabbey count centre over the next few days both here and over on the @BelfastLive website. #LE23
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3 years
Seven weeks behind schedule, but I'm finally a home owner! #newhome #moving #completionday
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James McCarthy
2 years
Thanks to @NeekyATN @Squinteratn and @newbelfast for their invaluable guidance and opportunities. Most importantly, thanks to everyone who has allowed me to tell their story so far.(2/2)
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3 years
Very successful #Pride colour run! Thanks to @Lagmoreyouth for organising and Lord Mayor @KateNicholl for sounding the claxon!
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7 months
TUV leader @JimAllister responds to Speaker Edwin Poots saying he would like to "clean his clock" @BelfastLive
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3 years
Serious question - In the event of a United Ireland, which Mr Tayto do we keep? 🤔
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5 years
After three years I've finally got my degree 👨🏻‍🎓🥰😍
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3 years
Interesting road sign in Omeath
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James McCarthy
4 years
My Tuesday nights now revolve around watching @The_Nolans new reality series on @QuestRedtv While I may be in the mood for dancing and romancing, COVID put an end to that 🙃 #AtHomeWithTheNolans
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1 year
Newly elected councillor Maighréad Ní Chonghaile says everything she does in her political career will be for her son Oísin and other young people #LE23 @BelfastLive
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2 years
Watching the sunset from the roof of the Duomo.... I've had worse Fridays 🤩🇮🇹
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5 years
Time for the 2019 Belfast Pride Awards! Best of luck to @EoinTennyson who is nominated for Politician of the Year! #BelfastPride #Stonewall50
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1 year
Philip Schofield losing his seat wasn't on my #LE23 Bingo
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SDLPs @SineadMcL4Foyle says NI takes a "staggering low share" of asylum seekers and that we "need to get back to the facts" when it comes to debate @BelfastLive
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2 months
DUP's Strangford MP Jim Shannon has sworn his oath in Ulster Scots.
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11 months
Dress code for the Northern Ireland Social Media Awards is 'Glitz and Glam'... This glitzy and glammy enough? 😂 #NISMA23
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4 years
Finally allowed back on campus to sit my last exam and that brings an end to my Masters! Goodbye Ulster, it's been an amazing 4 years! #WeAreUU
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1 year
Didn't think I'd have turf on the fire at the end of July, but here we are 🔥
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4 years
Is it normal get excited when a new facemask arrives in the post? Love this one from @BingeDesigns !
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1 year
It's an honour to have been selected to participate in Ulster University's 25 @25 programme. I look forward to working with the other 24 chosen leaders to tackle some of the critical issues facing Northern Ireland's business and society over the next year.
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Ulster University
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We are delighted to announce that the 25 individuals have been selected for our 25 @25 leadership programme. We are excited to watch these UU alumni who are passionate about our place in NI, expand their skills & impact society. Keep an eye on our socials to follow their journey.
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That's a wrap for day 1 from Antrim and Newtownabbey... I'll be back in the morning with more coverage #LE23 @BelfastLive
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6 months
While it is a phenomenal achievement to have won, this award would be nothing without each and every person who has trusted me to tell their story
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James McCarthy
5 years
Right.... So who wants to get married? 🤣 #TheNorthIsTODAY #LoveWins
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4 months
Marathon relay done in my target time of 1 hour! My feet may be blistered and my legs may be in agony but it's time for a well deserved pint!
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@pb4p @GerryCarrollPBP "Not once have the DUP tried to reconvene to discuss our mental health crisis or the welfare reform crisis....we're always hearing that politics doesn't change anything, today we will see change" #Stormont
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2 years
The Mela never disappoints!
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4 years
Does anyone else remember when @utv were also a broadband provider? Please tell me im not the only one 🤣
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3 years
#ILoveWestBelfast because the people certainly know how to have a bit of craic! Here's a throwback to when I scored free tickets to @ollymurs when he played @FeileBelfast in the Falls Park back in 2018!
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5 years
@GreenPartyNI leader @ClareBaileyGPNI explains why her party won't be in the chamber today and asks where the DUP were when welfare reform mitigations needed to be discussed and when parents were having to send toilet rolls to school with their children. #Stormont
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Nearly a 10 years to the day, I entered Stormont's Great Hal for the 1st time shadowing @purdypols ... Now, a decade later, I'm back reporting on what's probably one of the most historic moments in my career. Sometimes, you just have to pinch yourself! 🤏🏻
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Somewhat entertained to hear that @williamcrawley mistook me for the one and only @skydavidblevins on Talkback today. (Shout out to my GCSE Music teacher for texting in to correct him 🤣) Anyhow, I hear Have I Got News For You may be interesting tonight 👀📺
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4 years
Today I attempted to trim my hair which resulted in having to shave it completely off... Now I look like I'm about to pop up on the CrimeWatch wall 😬 moral of the story... Have patience and wait for the barbers to reopen 🤣
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11 months
Institutional abuse campaigner set to take civil action against Belfast Health and Social Care Trust over Muckamore @SAVIA_NI
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5 years
Moving to the North Coast has been one of the best decisions of my life thus far! #Portstewart
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4 months
I didn't realise how emotional it would be to see the Northern Lights for the first time 😍
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3 years
Journalism is the only profession I know of where you get to go to the funfair for work purposes! @ATownNews
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5 years
It was a pleasure to participate in my 1st ever @belfastpride today! My prayers to @BarbraStreisand clearly didn't work as it bloody lashed 😢 if there's one thing I've taken away from attending this week's events it is to always be true to yourself ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #BelfastPride
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Eóin Tennyson MLA
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Marching at @belfastpride with the @allianceparty . Northern Ireland is changing. The message today was clear: It’s time for full LGBTQ+ equality. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #RightsNow #BProud2019 #Stonewall50
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1 year
Living my best life at @BelfastZoo as the new lion enclosure opens. @BelfastLive
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James McCarthy
3 years
First vaccine complete! Have to say, I was mightily impressed by the set up at the SSE and I definitely have to give a shout out to the nurse who offered me some sweets 🤣 #GetVaccinated
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6 years
God (or Allah or whomever you believe in) help Senator George Mitchell having to sit on the same panel as Jim Alistair. That man is a walking example of why we should have a mandatory IQ test before being allowed to hold public office #TopTable
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2 years
SF Cllr @CaoimhinOSF says that no-one should have to go to the picket line to get what is due to them. Speaking as a recent grad of QUB, he says that our universities are not short of cash and describes the response from them as insufficient.
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1 year
Watching how Serena captivated the audience and held their attention despite going way over her time in the first act is a testament to the tour de force that she is! @MammyBanter
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Speaking in the Great Hall, SDLP's @MatthewOToole2 called for stand alone hate crime legislation and challenged society to combat online misinformation and hate @BelfastLive
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5 years
Time to make sure I never end up in court for defamation or libel 🤣
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James McCarthy
3 years
Serious question - Where's the water cannon? #belfast
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4 years
UPDATE: It is my understanding that staff at @UlsterUni have been informed that the decision has been made to suspend all teaching and activities on campus and to close all libraries, sports facilities, theatres, catering facilities and cancel events from 9pm today #COVID19
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2 months
Finished in 8 hours 8 mins! The proscecco at the finish line was well deserved 👏🥳 Thanks to each and everyone of you who have donated so far, especially those who gave today while we were walking! There's still time to donate!! Click here:
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5 years
Official accepted onto my Masters course 😍
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2 years
What a difference a decade makes... I no longer look like a potato and @HelenSkelton is on #Strictly
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4 years
Sunrise over the Belfast rooftops this morning.... Sometimes you get s beautiful view from this desk! #Belfast #Sunrise #EarlyMorning
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3 years
Fantastic night at the #AislingAwards2021 Congratulations to all nominees and winners!
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James McCarthy
4 months
Cultchie Couture today at the @balmoralshow
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James McCarthy
2 years
And just like that, our #AE22 coverage is complete!
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2 years
"Either we get with the times, we catch up or in 50 years time people are going to look at us in the same way they look at those who supported segregation in the United States." Thanks to Leon for speaking to me about his ordeal.
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5 years
Excellent panel led by @UlsterUniIntl on Education and Entrepreneurship feat @DaveSilver__ (CEO, @RECphilly ), @aasimsani (Co-founder, Orai) and @Shockley_MRX (Director of Research, @160over90edu ) #GoPhilly
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James McCarthy
4 years
Just had a @sinnfeinireland activist call (safe distance maintained) to check if anyone needs assistance during this pandemic. While I'm not sure of door to door contact during such times, it's great for older people who may not have access to social media for getting in touch
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James McCarthy
7 months
I'm now convinced that if the pleasure boys were to do another few shows then it might just raise enough money to build Casement Park....
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James McCarthy
5 months
It was an honour to be invited along to the Massachusetts State House yesterday to meet @MassGovernor alongside my fellow @UlsterUni 25 @25 team. It was also a pleasure to welcome @joekennedy to our reception and to hear about the university's plans to expand the alumni network.
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3 years
After five and a half years the time has finally come for me to bid auf wiedersehen to B&M Rosemary St. I've so many great memories over the years and I will certainly miss all the staff and our wee regulars 🧡💙 Onwards and upwards.
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3 years
Just me, with a perpetual fear of heights, throwing myself down a zip line 😂
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James McCarthy
15 days
Speaking to the press in Belfast after meeting the PSNI's Chief Constable, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said that it was "important to come and say thank you." He confirmed that he had discussions about resources and support for PSNI. @BelfastLive
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