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Amanda Ferguson

4 months

New year, new Linktree. A post to me online: Check it out! At this stage I am most active on BMAC, FB, Insta, LinkedIn, and X. If you are entertained, educated and/or informed please follow, reply, like and share my posts. Thanks. Amanda

amanda.ie | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree

Northern correspondent. Ireland stringer. Writer. Broadcaster. Events.

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4 years

It’s official. Northern Ireland’s first same-sex wedding has taken place in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim! Presenting Mrs and Mrs Robyn and Sharni Edwards-Peoples #LGBT @Love_EqualityNI @TRPNI

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“An internal border that separates one part of a country from another is unacceptable” ~ DUP MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson Where would you get it, eh?! 👀

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2 years

NEW: Unionists challenging the lawfulness of the #Brexit protocol have lost their appeal. It failed on all grounds. #court #belfast

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4 years

Footballer James McClean has purchased a significant amount of PPE and sanitisers for healthcare workers in Derry @bbctalkback

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1 year

Admittedly it’s a side issue but I did wonder what shampoo yer ‘shame on you’ woman uses.

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@rtenews

1 year

There were unprecedented and chaotic scenes at the Court of Appeal as six members of the Burke family were forcibly removed from the courtroom by gardaí. It came as the Court of Appeal dismissed Enoch Burke's challenges to court orders | Read more:

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Absolute scenes/shade of the day award goes to Alliance Party leader Naomi Long’s “one seat wonder” jibe to TUV leader Jim Allister. #stormont #onthehill

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James O Flaherty, 48 Jessica Gallagher, 24 Martin McGill, 49 Catherine O Donnell, 39 & her son James Monaghan, 13 Hugh Kelly, 59 Martina Martin, 49 Robert Garwe, 50 & his daughter Shauna Flanagan Garwe, 5 Leona Harper, 14 #creeslough #RIP 🤍

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11 months

YER DA WEARS FLIP FLOPS TO MASS #graffiti spotted in south #Belfast ❤️

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DUP Peter Weir: “I don’t want to see a situation where something is available in other parts of the United Kingdom…but then denied to those in Northern Ireland” No, he’s not talking about women having bodily autonomy. It’s about kids having the option to sing a song.

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3 years

Why would it be the case that retired doctors are paid £50/hour to administer #covid19 vaccine injections, while nurses and others get £10/hour for the same job? Answers on a postcard.

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4 years

#FightBack Please stay at home.

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2 years

Just like the IRA does not own the Irish language it also does not own the 🇮🇪flag. Burning it on bomfires is an insult to people across Ireland in both jurisdictions. Many people in the six counties of Ulster that make up Northern Ireland view it as their flag. #bonfires

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2 years

This isn’t spoken about enough. There are many who simply don’t believe #DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson on stated reasons for staying out of govt, including senior Stormont sources I speak to who say he can’t/simply doesn’t want to be deputy First Minister to Michelle O’Neill.

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4 years

Kelly’s Cellars knows the craic👌🏻

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2 years

Please stop. I am not dignifying Jamie Bryson’s inappropriate posts with a response other than to say I have made clear in multiple ways I want nothing to do with him. I do not consent to him communicating with me. And keep my name out of your mouth.

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1 year

I wasn’t going to bother but here we go. Here’s what’s going to happen. Rishi Sunak is having an unplanned meeting with politicians this evening. And a photo op tomorrow. And he will do limited media, and then leave. No proper scrutiny. No solutions. Box ticked. ENDS

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2 years

Sir Charles Walker "You can't govern without a government" *stares from Belfast*

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5 years

Galway-based fast food chain Supermac's has won its battle to force burger giant McDonald’s to relinquish its “big mac” trademark.

Supermac’s wins trademark battle with McDonald’s

EU decision to revoke ‘big mac’ trademark a victory for small businesses, says Supermac’s MD

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2 years

I’m working for Reuters news agency & LBC News today. #DUP @duponline press officer John Robinson has said I won’t be allowed into the conference because I was at the Ireland’s Future conference. I was at the conference as a journalist, a paid interviewer. @nujofficial #DUP22

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3 months

Just been behind the scenes at Stormont with Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald and Michelle O’Neill. On the historic nature of the day Michelle O’Neill said “As someone said in Clonoe, it’s a great day for the parish.” And Mary Lou told me “it’s like winning the all Ireland.”😂…

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2 years

NEW: A majority of MLAs in the Northern Ireland Assembly have signed a joint letter to PM Boris Johnson this afternoon outlining their opposition to the government’s proposed legislation that would give Ministers the power to unilaterally disapply sections of the protocol.

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4 years

I’m struggling a wee bit with the ‘saved by Jesus’ stuff. More likely it was the drugs, ventilator and care from hospital staff tbh.

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3 years

Statement on behalf of the family of John Patrick Cunningham, on the passing of Dennis Hutchings.

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2 years

Women.

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@jonsopel

2 years

So who’s having the worst week? A. Boris Johnson B. (HRH) Prince Andrew C. Novak Djokovic

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2 years

Someone tell callers @BBCNolan it’s 2022, and that Guy Fawkes died in 1606, and Robert Lundy in 1717. Effigies of living, breathing, women politicians, and placards calling the First Minister a ‘fenian slut’ is not the same thing. NI has a women hating problem. @bbcradioulster

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@AmandaFBelfast

5 years

When Barry McElduff offended Kingsmills families, whether he intended to or not was irrelevant. The were offended. End of. But the Bloody Sunday families are offended by the Paras insignia flute band stunt etc but their offence doesn’t appear to count? This place is messed up.

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2 years

DUP MP Ian Paisley on Radio Ulster today doing nothing other than signalling loudly that he believes the union of GB and NI is in its end stages… #democracy

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@AmandaFBelfast

5 months

Hi Met Éireann. It’s kinda ridiculous you don’t include the six counties that make up the north/NI when you’re doing maps. Letting us know isn’t going to unpartition the place, like😂And I’ve got a feeling this constitutes a grievous infringement of the Good Friday Agreement🤭

Met Éireann

@MetEireann

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⚠️Status Orange - Wind warning for Clare, Cork, Kerry, Waterford, Wexford⚠️ Strong & very gusty westerly winds will reach storm or near storm force for a time this evening Valid until 00:00 28/12/2023 More information here⬇️

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5 years

🌈Warrens Bakery in Royal Avenue #Belfast where Ashers used to be!

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@AmandaFBelfast

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Good Friday was supposed to be gym, dentist, Long’s fish supper, and meeting a mate at the pub. Welcome new followers. Be sound to me and I’ll be sound to you. The last 24hrs have been wild. And please remember this isn’t just “a story”, it’s people’s lives. Oíche mhaith✌🏻

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2 years

And breathe. I have been keeping this secret for days and it was torture! Some fun showbiz facts - Helen Mirren introduced him to the show! And during the top secret filming he was referred to as the Big Fella. #derrygirls #liamneeson

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@AmandaFBelfast

1 year

🤡 Please forward all future feedback to smalldickenergy @getalife .com Regards Legal Team

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@JamieBrysonCPNI

1 year

Nationalist activist on Nolan (for some reason introduced as a ‘journalist’) spending significant time explaining why it was ok for SF to collapse Stormont for 3 years, but it’s now different when it’s unionists.

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6 years

Oh dear. Hate mongers at their work again. This anti-Irish, homophobic banner has appeared on the M1 between junction 10 (Oxford Island) and junction 9 (International Airport). I can’t see this taking off tbh. Just not as catchy as: No woman, no cry!

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6 years

“Remember kids, it’s better to create something that others criticise than to create nothing and criticise others. Have a great day!” @rickygervais

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3 months

Don’t shoot the messenger, lads. A fascinating observation about the ugly misogyny and/or sectarianism in NI society that reveals itself online. *Everyone* is highlighting that a DUP politician who hasn’t received a single vote at #AE22 has been elevated to the very highest…

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3 months

BREAKING NEWS: There has been a late addition to the Executive. Artist, designer and north coast woman Sara O’Neill has been appointed Stormont Fashion Minister!😂🖤

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2 years

Please share this far and wide. This company is not responsible for the conduct of an ex-employee.

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1 year

Anyone that disagrees with angry unionist men is accused of being a Shinner. Some of the men on the #nolanlive show perfectly demonstrates the problem Northern Ireland has with misogyny, and sectarianism.

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2 years

I hate that I am talking to @u105radio this morning. I wish I hadn’t seen it. It’s just grim. Don’t look at it. Or share it. I understand and frequently enjoy dark humour but that isn’t what the clip and song about Michaela McAreavey is. It’s just cruel. And base sectarianism.

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3 years

All the usual suspects who were lauding Davy Tweed last week might want to read today’s Sunday World. “Davy Tweed wasn’t a man. He was a monster, and it’s time everyone knew.” ~ Victoria Tweed

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2 years

Thanks to Seamus Dooley, Ian McGuinness and many colleagues for their support. NEW: “NUJ STATEMENT on DUP and Amanda Ferguson”

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2 years

Let me get this right, so a few weeks back Pastor Rusty Thomas was invited to butt in at a protocol rally, where he butted in on women’s reproductive rights, but a powerful US delegation involving the Friend of Ireland Caucus and the Ways & Means Committee should butt out? Ok…🙃

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2 years

Outrage factory is on overtime! There are those condemning a #kneecap #mural but skirt around criticising those who order/throw *actual petrol bombs* at police. Anger at #lyrics by provocative Irish language rappers but no probs with Para/UVF flags on sale in Derry. We see you🤣

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@AmandaFBelfast

3 months

New unelected deputy First Minister

Northern Ireland Assembly

@niassembly

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Emma Little-Pengelly MLA of the DUP has been nominated and has accepted the position of deputy First Minister.

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2 years

Once again contempt shown for journalists trying to do their job. Very limited press access for UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on her visit to Northern Ireland today. I see RTÉ & GB News so far. You’d be forgiven for thinking there is an Irish Sea Border for media. @NUJofficial

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

Hi Frank. I can afford taxis and period products. I support, and through my work, highlight the plight of those who cannot. There are girls and women among us who are forced to line their underwear with toilet roll or a sock. #endperiodpoverty

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@FrankMills108

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@AmandaFBelfast Paying that for a taxi and you can't afford tampons?

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@AmandaFBelfast

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Phoned GP as soon as phones opened this morning. Was 13th in the queue. Spent half an hour on hold. When I connected no availability for a phone call, not an option to book an appointment. Emergency only. Told to call back next week. Not having a go btw. We need system change.

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I call it #Derry . I grew up calling it Derry. If you call it #Londonderry that’s your call. Most people who live in Derry, regardless of background, call it Derry. Dual signage - Derry~Londonderry - would be no big deal. @bbcradioulster @BBCNolan #doire #maidencity #strokecity

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

Could the “men” engaged in the online abuse of my elderly mother please stop. Thanks.

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

Shocking report on BBC NI: Mental health nursing student sleeping in his car because fuel for commute is too expensive. Clapping doesn’t pay his bills and feed his family. #costoflivingcrisis

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3 years

Awh. #Belfast people are class. Just had a drink sent to the table. “Thanks for bringing us the bad news ya c*** ye” #journalism #natureishealing

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2 years

The silence from some about the death of a loyalist #bonfire builder in Larne is staggering. Flat out posting on most things, often about the most inane things, but nothing to say on this.

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@AmandaFBelfast

4 months

Ooft!

Tom Hagans. 🌹

@Tomhg

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Jim Allister being told a few home truths by Claire Hanna last night on UTV.. #ViewFromStormont

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2 years

I hate doing this but I don't know what else to do. I have ignored this man but he won't stop. I have had Gary Lenaghan aka George from the Shankill blocked for ages. I don't consent to him tagging me in online posts. I don't want any communication with him. @TwitterSupport

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5 months

😂💅🏻What a week for haters. And what a ridiculous person. Seemingly not content with targeting: Bloody Sunday families; an official unionist leader and decorated British Army veteran; and an elected Alliance woman who is sharing her family health experience, he turns his bile on…

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1 year

It’s fascinating to observe people just simply not getting it. #Ireland is currently two jurisdictions but it’s one place. And people love us. The people are class. And if you feel at home you’re one of us. Simple.

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1 year

It’s Sinn Fein day. They now has 127 seats, five more than DUP had at the end of the 2019 count. We have 70ish seats to declare. SF is the the largest party at Stormont, on course to be the largest party at local council level. The political landscape on this island is changing.

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

I can’t take this seriously. Try getting past the first sentence. I’m out.

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@benhabib6

2 years

Article this morning in the @Telegraph from @CatharineHoey and myself setting out why the Protocol should be ditched and how to do it. The moral and legal high ground is with the United Kingdom. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

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5 years

When you’re waiting to go on air to talk about the DUP’s position and a #Brexit deal is agreed so you have to break the news to BBC World Service presenter and listeners! Not bad for a wee girl from north Belfast.

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

Just back in Belfast and the rain has started. Wave after wave of sectarianism is just so grim. Please remember it’s not representative of most people. Most people are dead on.

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

The relentless positivity from, and warmth toward, Michelle O’Neill must be absolutely wrecking the people who hate the Shinners. #AE22

Michelle O’Neill

@moneillsf

2 years

This election is about the future. If you want a First Minister for all, come out and vote Sinn Féin on Thursday.

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@AmandaFBelfast

4 years

On another note...let’s throw a few cameras around the inside of some the houses in the Holyland and see what the living conditions are like for renters... #Belfast

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@AmandaFBelfast

1 year

Ian Paisley Jnr on #bbcnolan about the #Brexit protocol “We are not seeking a special privilege. We are seeking our rights” These sort of comments raise eyebrows among all those who spent many years seeking rights afforded in GB but not NI, which the DUP opposed.

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@AmandaFBelfast

3 years

A few thoughts...

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

NEW: An Alliance Party source has said DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson’s condemnation of hate displays over the 11th/12th has been “weak”.

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@AmandaFBelfast

3 months

Kneecap @KNEECAPCEOL using their RTÉ #latlate show ‘platform to highlight genocide in Palestine’

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

Diane just hit 'mute this conversation' on this tweet and cracked open a mojito, didn't she.

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With two heroines of the democratic struggle in the North of Ireland

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2 years

I’m being allowed in. #DUP22 @duponline

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2 years

The loss of Green Party leader Clare Bailey to elected politics is huge. A committed feminist whose party made a significant contribution to the lives of people NI. The Greens can be proud of their achievements on climate, safe access zones and domestic abuse leave. #AE22

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NEW: I’ve been contacted in confidence by a business man concerned about recent unhelpful comments about Manufacturing NI. He says Stephen Kelly is ‘a man of integrity 100% focused on trade solutions’. 1/3

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Thread🧵👇🏻 From Terence O’Neill to Michelle O’Neill has been quite a journey. As we witness the return of Stormont, a Tyrone woman, born it Cork, will take her place in the history books as the first Irish republican to be First Minister.

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3 years

Arlene Foster right now

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2 years

Local Tory (yes, we have about 500 in total) says Brandon Lewis doesn’t have any votes in Northern Ireland so doesn’t feel like he has to answer to the public. Says he meets ‘hand picked journalists in a controlled environment’. Would be hard to disagree with him…

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

There are very few legitimate reasons to not wear a face covering. Most of the people not wearing face coverings are simply gobshites. #covid19 #wearamask 😷

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@AmandaFBelfast

8 months

Thread🧵👇 NEW: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar @LeoVaradkar to officially launch €1bn #EU funding for Northern Ireland Statement from the Irish government: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in Belfast today (Monday) to announce €1.14 billion in funding through PEACEPLUS, a new EU programme…

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

For the uninitiated KAT means Kill All Taigs.

Paul Doherty

@PaulDoherty___

2 years

It’s extremely disappointing to see my election posters alongside this sectarian message on an eleventh night bonfire. Leaders in the unionist community need to call these actions out and put a stop to this once and for all.

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I occasionally accepted work offers from GB News on the basis that it’s useful to have at least one guest who doesn’t talk utter rubbish about Northern Ireland, and there was also the added bonus of my appearances bothering some deeply annoying people. No more. I’m out.

Ava-Santina

@AvaSantina

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I haven't had an apology yet if anyone was wondering.

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1 year

It’s snowing in Belfast❄️😁

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2 years

Can't wait for the RISHI is an anagram of IRISH conspiracy theories. Those rockets love a tenuous link...

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@AmandaFBelfast

7 months

Sick of hearing about Casement Park. Observing from a semi disinterested distance some objections have more than a whiff of sectarianism, and simple ‘stadium envy’ insecurity because Casement will be bigger than Windsor. Just get it built so people who like sports can enjoy it🤷🏻‍♀️

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@AmandaFBelfast

4 years

Please do not come north ffs. We have enough melters here.

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

The pitchfork carrying online mob threatening violence, and torturing businesses need to catch themselves on. If you want to honour Michaela’s memory it’s obvious non-violent means is the way to do that. You don’t match hate with hate. Hate never wins.

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3 years

I think it’s important to highlight it’s entirely possible to respect Irish language, introduce legislation, AND focus on health service waiting lists. It’s not one against the other. Both are important & shouldn’t be pitted against each other. Funding of both are separate.

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

@RuthDE No, I haven’t.

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@AmandaFBelfast

5 years

UK - 52 leave, 48 remain. NI - 44 leave, 56 remain. Belfast South - 30.5 leave, 69.5 remain

Emma Little-Pengelly BL

@little_pengelly

5 years

Hot-footed it after PMQs to @theJeremyVine Radio 2 for a discussion on Brexit - 3 tubes later I just about made it! #ShouldHaveGotTheBus ! There has been a people's vote, the people decided. We now need to get on & get a good deal for the UK. This Withdrawal Agreement isn't it!

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2 years

Rule of thumb. When a violent sectarian paedophile dies you probably don’t need to issue public statements of condolence. #justsaying

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@AmandaFBelfast

4 years

I was on air as it broke #JohnHume had died. I am not embarrassed you could hear emotion as I paid tribute. My generation became adults in time to vote for our wonderful, imperfect peace. Thank you. Many out there could learn from his courage. At peace. He’s earned it.👏🏻✌🏻

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@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

Spotted Sir JD. I tried a few questions. Do you think it’s appropriate your MLAs are going to take a salary if they aren’t going to do their job? Is NI going to get govt in 2022? What message do you have for people struggling to pay their bills? He put his mobile up to his ear.

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@AmandaFBelfast

3 years

Here is a copy of the Good Friday (Belfast) Agreement. As Lady Hermon mentioned often it won't take long to read. It's all there. Nothing hidden. The problem is some didn't envisage they day when domination ended. The future will be decided by the people.

The Belfast Agreement

The Belfast Agreement, also known as the Good Friday Agreement, was signed on 10 April 1998. It underpins Northern Ireland’s peace, its constitutional settlement, and its institutions.

www.gov.uk

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2 years

Davy Tweed: Secondrow. Four caps. Paedophile. Wife beater. Bigot.

Johnny Watterson: Politicians’ nauseating ‘tributes’ only add insult to family’s injuries

www.irishtimes.com

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Amanda Ferguson

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An Irish language demonstration and an Orange Order parade aren’t comparable. For starters the Irish language is cross community & rights related. A centenary march is single identity, a year late & one of thousands of parades. Also both events were covered extensively by media.

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Amanda Ferguson

@AmandaFBelfast

3 years

This is what women are subjected to online.

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Amanda Ferguson

@AmandaFBelfast

1 year

I love being Irish. Not in a ‘we’re better’ than other people way. Just how class and increasingly varied we are as people makes me really happy. I love it. The craic, the stretch in the evening, the wee bit of sunshine on your face this time of year. Bliss. I’m happy today.🤍

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Amanda Ferguson

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NEW from DUP: “The Party Chairman has received a letter from Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP confirming that he has been charged with allegations of an historical nature and indicating that he is stepping down as Leader of the Democratic Unionist Party with immediate effect. In…

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Amanda Ferguson

@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

My paternal granda was an Orangeman. In the 1970s he didn’t attend my parents wedding service. When my maternal granda died in 1980s Rev Ian Paisley came to my nana’s house to pay respects but explained he could not attend the mass. It’s 2022, well beyond time OO rules change.

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Amanda Ferguson

@AmandaFBelfast

2 years

Inflammatory language by the usual suspects doesn’t change the facts. Some of us are British. Some of us Irish. Some of us both. Some of us something else. People are entitled to thrive, work & explore whatever questions they want. Harassment of Colin Harvey & others should end.

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Amanda Ferguson

@AmandaFBelfast

1 year

Some people won’t be happy unless there's a hard border in Ireland and anyone with sense knows that's never going to happen. Wreckers already strategising over how to rubbish whatever is announced. Meanwhile the vast majority of people want a negotiated deal that respects all.

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Amanda Ferguson

@AmandaFBelfast

4 years

Today Nelson McCausland accused me of being “ageist, racist and sexist”. Some other fella private messaged me to call me a “scumbag” and another said the BBC love “people like you” and apparently I am a “Nolan mouthpiece” and part of the “liberal elite”. Anyway, happy #IWD2020 😘

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Amanda Ferguson

@AmandaFBelfast

5 years

Could we all get real here. The rest of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales have same-sex civil marriage, abortion access, legal language protection. Which of these should British and Irish citizens in the north/Northern Ireland not have? This position is simply not sustainable.

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Amanda Ferguson

@AmandaFBelfast

4 years

Good news! PSNI update: Missing person Arlene Donnelly has been found safe and well.

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