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Economy Minister• Sinn Féin MLA for Newry/Armagh. Armagh GAA and Shane O'Neills GFC fan

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Conor Murphy
2 years
Attending Platinum Jubilee Service in Armagh last night. It’s a time for reaching out, the haters are not the future.
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3 years
Very important visitor to the Department of Finance today.....my grandson.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
#MeAt20 Being released back into the wild from Long Kesh.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Because of the self-serving actions of the DUP, I am unable to deliver a three year budget to; 1. recruit more doctors and nurses 2. tackle waiting lists 3. fund cancer services and mental health 4. transform the Health Service That is the type of real change people want to see
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2 years
We were getting soaked but fair play to ⁦ @MaryLouMcDonald ⁩ she kept talking!
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Conor Murphy
3 months
Two great results today. If Carlsberg did Saturdays…..
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Busy week in Washington DC. Support for Ireland, political and economic, as strong as ever.
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2 years
Very warm welcome for Jeremy Corbyn in Derry today ⁦ @tonydutchdoc #BloodySunday
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Conor Murphy
4 years
31 years ago today. Back then you got married where you could in peace. 5 of us including the priest in Rome. Happy anniversary @MurphCat67
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Conor Murphy
3 years
I have approved the 'thank you' payments to HSC staff and students. I have also written to the British Government to ask that these payments are exempt from tax and social security.
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Conor Murphy
3 years
Camlough this morning. It was cold but it was beautiful.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Myself and my hero. Miss him every day. Especially now. We'll do him proud.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
A different Easter Sunday in Camlough this morning.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Misty morning at the lake on top of Slieve Gullion. Head cleared and ready for @dptfinance in the morning.
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Conor Murphy
5 years
Some last minute fatherly advice ( she laughed ) and then we’re off to celebrate the big day 🥂🎉 @Aine_Murph @somaonaigh88
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Have written to @UlsterUni confirming funding for Magee Medical School. Delighted to see this vital project progressing.
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Conor Murphy
2 months
With my good friend Jarlath on his historic day. ⁦ @officialgaa ⁩ Uachtarán nua. Very proud day also for ⁦ @SilverbridgeGAA ⁩ and ⁦ @Armagh_GAA
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Conor Murphy
5 years
For the day that’s in it. Abbey Road, Crossmaglen style.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Martin McGuinness would have 70 this weekend. We miss him now more than ever. This Saturday at 7pm there will be an online tribute to Martin’s life and legacy. Tune in. #MeAndMartin
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Conor Murphy
2 years
As a Flagship project funding for Casement Park is guaranteed.
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Conor Murphy
3 years
As the Mayo challenge began to fade it was time to get back to more important matters #allirelandfinal
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Great hospitality as ever in the Burns household. Canvassing takes a bit longer in South Armagh but hard to resist the welcome 🤗
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Conor Murphy
3 years
Remembering those who led the way on Easter morning.
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3 years
Top of Sliabh Gullion this morning. A bit misty but a lovely day for a hike #SouthArmagh
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Surfing’s easy sez he. Think I swallowed half the Atlantic.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
A close family member tested positive for Covid 19. I currently have no symptoms. I will be testing and working from home for the next 14 days.
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Conor Murphy
6 years
My first engagement with @GerryAdamsSF as Sinn Féin leader almost 30 years ago and my last yesterday in Dublin. Thanks for everything a chara.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Iarla was much more enthusiastic about supporting his grandad than he looked 😳
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2 years
Sunset over Camlough.
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Conor Murphy
3 years
Delighted that Peace Plus fund will be sent for NSMC approval. Releases £1bn for young people, health, jobs & environment.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Great day out in Croker today. Good match, good company. Happy birthday to me.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Tonight I have proposed a grant scheme to assist hospitality businesses forced to close in Derry City & Strabane. Hope for agreement from Ministerial colleagues tomorrow.
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Conor Murphy
3 years
One of us is ready for Christmas. Nollaig shona daoibh go léir.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Election over and back to the lake. It’s not as warm as it looks 🥶
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Conor Murphy
7 years
With me on my first election campaign in 1989 @M_McGuinness_SF has been a great support to me ever since. Proud to call him a friend.
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Conor Murphy
3 years
After a long day in Belfast and Downpatrick it was nice to get home to catch the last of the sunset at Camlough Lake.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Carrickfinn beach in Donegal on a summer’s evening. Ar fheabhas.
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Conor Murphy
6 years
Our first Ard Fheis without our great leader Martin. We’ll pay tribute to him tonight #sfaf17
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Autumn colours in the garden. A beautiful season.
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Conor Murphy
3 years
On top of Slieve Gullion this morning. Spring is in the air 🌞 #ringofgullion
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Conor Murphy
3 years
No parade or beer needed on #Lafheilepadraig when you have the peace and beauty of Camlough lake on your doorstep. Even the swans came over to say hello.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Sliabh Liag, Dún na nGall. Radharc álainn.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Got a chance to sit in King William’s chair in St George’s Anglican Church in Belfast today. Many thanks to the sacristan for inviting me in.
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Conor Murphy
5 years
Good engagement in US Congress today on Brexit and Irish unity. Great support for Ireland on Capitol Hill.
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Conor Murphy
1 year
Watching his Dad, his Grandad and Uachtarán Tofa at the big game today #gaa
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Austerity policies have severely impacted on the capacity of Health and Social Care services, here and elsewhere, to respond to the Covid 19 pandemic. For clarity, lockdown has been absolutely necessary to save lives.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
The decision on A level grades will require additional university places for our students. Happy to work with Executive colleagues to identify the necessary resources to achieve this.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Called into Owenbeg on my way back from Derry to wish ⁦ @Doiregaa ⁩ success on Saturday. Thanks to ⁦ @henryjoystephen ⁩ for the tour of the facilities.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Myself and himself contemplating a swim or a game of football on the beach……. Football it was.
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Conor Murphy
7 years
Proud to have had this man and leader as a friend and mentor over many years. At dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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Conor Murphy
3 years
Old and young took to the top of Slieve Gullion in South Armagh today to add our support to the growing momentum for Irish Unity. Bígí linn #Time4Unity
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Walking off the Christmas turkey around Camlough lake with the boss.
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Conor Murphy
1 year
Let’s get this done Ireland 🇮🇪 ⁦ @IrishRugby
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Conor Murphy
4 years
My family know my pledge to be an organ donor but good to have a discussion with the next generation @Donate4Daithi #Coffeesation
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Big son’s first Christmas away from home. Looks like we’re missing him more than he’s missing us.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
On top of Slieve Gullion today, looking for a lift down. Getting too old for this stuff 😳
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Conor Murphy
4 years
With Martin @GerryKellyMLA @GerryAdamsSF @PatDohertySF and @gildernewm in a cafe in Atown before press conference in Connolly House 2001 W’minster election. Tune into his tribute tomorrow night at 7pm. #MeAndMartin
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Conor Murphy
3 years
Top of Slieve Gullion today. Spectacular view from the ground and the air.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
On the advice of the Public Health Agency and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer my period of self-isolation ends today. I will return to the Assembly tomorrow to move the Budget Bill.
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Conor Murphy
3 years
Some traditions we still manage to keep even in theses times. Christmas morning on Camlough Mountain.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
I was telling Mo how ⁦ @PocFada ⁩ says he nearly caught him on the Great North Run.
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Conor Murphy
3 years
Glenariff, at the heart of the beautiful Glens of Antrim.
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Conor Murphy
3 years
Fair Head looking out to Rathlin and Murlough Bay. Ireland is beautiful 😎
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Conor Murphy
2 years
As our society and economy once again face huge challenges @dptfinance will deliver an Executive agreed support package of £40m for over 3,000 hospitality businesses. Grants of between £10k and £20k will be delivered by Land & Property Services.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
The Haka, the winning score and the victory lap. Great to be in Lansdowne for the occasion
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Conor Murphy
6 years
The view from Camlough Mountain today. Photo courtesy of Andrea McConnon #sneacta
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Conor Murphy
7 years
RIP to my uncle, friend and mentor Joe McElhaw. A Republican legend to us all in Camlough. Ar a dheis De go raibh a anam.
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Conor Murphy
5 years
Politics is a tough game but a happy family gathering puts everything in perspective.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
The end is nigh for Northern Ireland as we know it – and unionists can blame themselves | Susan McKay
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Thankfully we can still get out and enjoy the incredible beauty of this country. Stay safe.
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Conor Murphy
6 years
With the new boss ‘elect’ in Belfast this morning. Looking forward to the new chapter in our country’s history.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Can confirm the Executive will receive £90m from the NHS spending announced last week.
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Conor Murphy
3 years
Out with the Camlough litter pickers this morning. Part of a South Armagh community initiative to keep our beautiful area tidy. Take your rubbish home with you!
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Conor Murphy
9 months
At the book launch and unveiling of a plaque in ⁦ @JamesConnollyVC ⁩ to commemorate our great friend, Rita O’Hare. Moving tribute from ⁦ @ni_siobhan
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Conor Murphy
7 years
Statue unveiled today by @nmdcouncil to Volunteer Patrick Rankin from Newry who cycled to Dublin in 1916 to join the Rising.
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Conor Murphy
6 years
Had a brilliant week in China with @shaneoneillsgfc ladies and mentors. Great ambassadors for club and country. Enjoy the rest of the trip girls 😎
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Conor Murphy
2 years
We need an Executive formed now to deal with the rising cost of living and put money in the pockets of struggling workers and families. The British government should reduce VAT on energy bills to cut household costs. People cannot wait any longer for support.
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Conor Murphy
3 years
We made it! ⁦ @barraomuiri ⁩ agus mise outside Aonach Mhacha, Armagh. Back to Camlough Lake now for recovery for aching limbs #caminomhacha
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Conor Murphy
3 years
Really enjoyed Crock of Cold on BBC 4 tonight with Shane McGowan talking to @GerryAdamsSF Met Shane in a pub in Camden once many years ago. Sin sceal eile!
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Tough day for triathlon yesterday but myself and ⁦ @toismurphy_ ⁩ managed to finish with ⁦ @MurphCat67 ⁩ organising everything as always.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Some of the extended Murphy clan on our traditional Christmas walk at Slieve Gullion.
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Conor Murphy
6 years
Camlough Lake this morning. Beautiful South Armagh.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
On day one after the election, Sinn Féin are ready to get back into the Executive and work to strengthen the health service and get money out the door to support workers and families through the cost-of-living crisis. That’s our priority. Speaking on @BBCTalkback today.
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Conor Murphy
1 year
Ordinary people & public services will pay the price for today's Tory Budget that will push us further into recession. People need support now. Sinn Féin is ready to form an Executive to work with all parties to support workers & families through the cost-of-living crisis.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
I provided £1m to financially support people affected by contaminated blood. I will be seeking assurances that the £1m will be used in full and for its intended purpose.
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Conor Murphy
7 years
Comhgairdeas @newryarmaghsf campaign team. A brilliant result delivered by hardworking activists from across Ireland. #AE17 #SinnFein
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Should’ve been a #GAA Sunday but this will do for now @Ring_Of_Gullion #CamloughMountain
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Conor Murphy
4 years
For clarity, I have not received any bid from any minister for funds to support the taxi or coach sectors or the self employed. Will be happy to consider them if/when I do.
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4 years
The SDLP belief in the Westminster parliament is naive and the promise to stop Boris and Brexit is in the realms of political fantasy. Team Sinn Féin works where it counts in Ireland, in Europe and in Washington. We DELIVER answers to the Brexit chaos of Westminster.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Sunday morning in the hills above Rostrevor, overlooking Carlingford Lough. We live in a beautiful country 🙏
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1 year
Beginning that long, and often fruitless, journey as an ⁦ @Armagh_GAA ⁩ supporter but we always keep the faith 🟠⚪️
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Conor Murphy
3 years
Finally got to read ⁦ @Jazmccann1 ⁩ book. No better place than a beach in Kerry to reflect on all we have been through and all those who gave so much.
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Conor Murphy
4 years
On top of Slieve Gullion with the lads for the Two Brendans Twin Peaks Challenge. Cold, wet and windy but worth it.
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Conor Murphy
6 years
When myself and Barry Sloan started out with a group of Under 8s in 2002 we always hoped this would be the outcome for some of them. Very proud of Greg and Connaire today.
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Conor Murphy
2 years
Sunday mornings are fun in the park time for Grandads ( grandkids optional)
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Conor Murphy
1 year
Productive couple of days in Ottawa at the Canadian parliament where interest in Ireland and the GFA remains as strong as ever. Thanks to ⁦ @FOSFCanada ⁩ for their hospitality. Now home for the election counts 🙏
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Conor Murphy
5 years
Boris Johnson and Rees Mogg already playing the Orange Card. Plus ca change.... #BrexitShambles
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Conor Murphy
6 years
Great crowd, beautiful weather. What’s not to love about Derry #CivilRights50
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Conor Murphy
4 years
Some of us could’ve lined out for Fr Ted’s over 80’s. Still chasing ball on a Friday afternoon.
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