Vincent Kearney @vincekearney Twitter profile

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3 years

Something that really only could happen in Northern Ireland. Surely first time @ChelseaFC fans have been led to a match by a loyalist flute band. On way to #UEFASuperCup final against #Villareal @rtenews @RTEsport @dohertypj @G_Broadcast

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Thrilled to be announced as next Northern Editor for @rtenews Tommie Gorman will live very big shoes to fill and I’m delighted to have been chosen to fill them. Looking forward to the next chapter @WilliamsJon

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BREAKING: UK’s highest court @UKSupremeCourt rules that Gerry Adams was imprisoned illegally by British government when was interned without trial in early 1970s. The Supreme Court has quashed his two convictions for trying to escape from the Maze Prison @rtenews @RTENewsNow

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Several hundred people have attended the funeral of Natalie McNally (32), who was murdered in her home in Lurgan in Co Armagh on Sunday evening. She was 15 weeks pregnant with a baby boy @rtenews

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Tricolour over Irish Parliament in Leinster House to fly at half mast during funeral of former Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble on Monday. Book of condolences have also been opened in Houses of the Oireachtas @rtenews

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The moment loyalist youths in the Shankill Road area of Belfast petrol bombed and hijacked a bus this evening. Driver had very fortunate escape. A press photographer was also assaulted + had cameras damaged @rtenews

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@janky_jane Halloween, Derry 1990. Wearing jeans, casual shirt, coat. Taxi driver - in full Bugs Bunny outfit - “catch yerself on, you can’t go into town like that you’ll look like an eedjit”. Stopped at stall for me to buy curly wig, giant glasses + big water pistol to “fit in”.

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The iconic Free Derry corner, a canvass for political statements for decades, has a new message today @rtenews @RTENewsNow

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Alas we lost dad this week. Vincent, known as Big Vinty. Devoted Celt, passionate Gael, a teller of stories, a lover of good company and craic, and pints. A man who always told it as it was. A huge loss. To his many friends, remember him as he would wish - with a pint and smile

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End of an era. Tommie Gorman bows out as @rtenews Northern Editor. Big shoes to fill. He’ll let me know if I slip up! @WilliamsJon @G_Broadcast @dohertypj @julianoneill @mckenp @TVconormac @davidlynas2 @therealjesser @Peter_Woodside @PiComms

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Former US Senator George Mitchell, who chaired the talks that led to the Good Friday Agreement, receives a standing ovation on arrival at Belfast’s Lyric Theatre a short time ago to watch performance of The Agreement @rtenews

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BREAKING: Paramedics from Republic’s National Ambulance Service @AmbulanceNAS will be working in Northern Ireland with @NIAS999 this weekend to help ease Covid pressures on health service @rtenews @FergalBowers @Orlaodo @GeorgeLeeRTE @HalloranCathy

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Former British soldier David Holden (52) found guilty of manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie, who was shot dead as he walked through a checkpoint on the Tyrone - Monaghan border on his way to a GAA match in Feb 1988 @rtenews

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Great shot by @G_Broadcast of lightning strike in Belfast … @rtenews

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A big happy birthday to my old man, the big 8 0 today, and I’ll still struggle to keep up with him ! @vmjkearney @kmkthatswotisay @MickMcKernan @jandolisend

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BREAKING: Dreadful news. Police in Northern Ireland have found body believed to teenager Noah Donohoe, who had been missing since Sunday evening @rtenews @RTENewsNow

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BREAKING: Fresh dispute over #Rockall after Scottish patrol boat blocks County Donegal fishing vessel from entering its waters, with skipper told it’s result of #Brexit Full story coming up on @rtenews @franmcnulty @seanwhelanRTE @tconnellyRTE

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Ahhhhh... Cheers to all my @rtenews colleagues. Even on a day off I’m still hard at work doing research on easing of Covid restrictions in Northern Ireland 😉 @LauraHoganTV @G_Broadcast @dohertypj @RTENewsPaulC @SineadCrowley @julianoneill @mckenp @MickMcKernan @kmkthatswotisay

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Just a quick note to say many many thanks to all those who took time to send kind words + congrats on appointment as Northern Editor for @rtenews from spring. I’ll respond to as many as I can in days ahead.

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Planned press conference with Northern Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris @chhcalling in disarray after Northern Ireland Office tried to limit media access. @rtenews @bbcnewsline @Tracey_utv @DavidYoungPA who were only ones invited refused to accept that condition @NUJofficial

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Staff at O’Neills in Strabane working on protective clothing for doctors + nurses treating patients with Covid-19. Fabric only arrived yesterday but first batch ready to go @rtenews @FergalBowers @GeorgeLeeRTE Photos from @dohertypj @EileenMagnier

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Last train from Belfast. 23.10. Friday night. Like, seriously.. Come on @Translink_NI , get rail

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Like waiting for a bus then 2 come along …. @BillClinton and @JoeBiden both on island of Ireland tonight @rtenews @seanwhelanRTE

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1 year

Pres. @BillClinton just landed in Belfast, where he’s spending a week celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Against the odds, the peace has held & democracy has not lost its grip here. Follow along & go behind the scenes with us for a first hand look.

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1/2 New British prime minister @trussliz under increasing pressure from US tonight after again warning she may use legislation to unilaterally override parts of NI Protocol if UK doesn’t get its way. White House warns of possible impact on talks about US-UK trade deal @rtenews

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Two youngest “kids” just woke up to seriousness of Coronavirus with announcement that Hatfield House bar in south Belfast, a magnet for students, is closing on St Patrick’s Day. List of bars closing - without any directive from Stormont Assembly - growing by the hour @rtenews

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Police in Northern Ireland have formally apologised to family of Sean Brown, a GAA official + 61 year old father of 6 murdered by loyalists in the Co Derry village of Bellaghy 25 years ago today. Apology “for inadequacies in the original RUC investigation” @rtenews

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Inch beach, The Kingdom. Dad’s final journey as requested. To Big Vinty, Hail Hail @vmjkearney

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On train from Belfast to Lurgan tonight. I’m 1 of 2 people in carriage wearing face mask, 11 others not doing so. No challenge at all from @TransLinkSEQ staff. So why bother ? @rtenews @kmkthatswotisay @MickMcKernan @ciaran_rogan

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1/2 Several thousand people gathered at Belfast City Hall today to protest at police request to withhold some info from inquest into death of 14 y old Noah Donohoe, whose body was found in a storm drain in north Belfast six days after he went missing in June 2020 @rtenews

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Stormont justice minister @naomi_long tells @morningireland it’s “preposterous” that First Minister Arlene Foster @DUPleader refuses to meet @ChiefConPSNI just weeks after she met the Loyalist Communities Council, which includes paramilitary organisations @rtenews

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1/2 A man who claims Lord Mountbatten abused him at a notorious Belfast children's home has formally launched legal action against state institutions in Northern Ireland. Arthur Smyth, a former resident of the Kincora home, waived anonymity to make the allegations @rtenews

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BREAKING: 2 men charged with murder of journalist Lyra McKee who was shot dead by dissident republicans in Derry in April 2019 @rtenews

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The @PoliceServiceNI has found 8 firearms and 3 viable pipe bombs during searches targeting activities of the UVF in East Belfast, which it describes as an organised crime gang involved in drugs, extortion and a range of other criminal activities @rtenews

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Hugh Callaghan, one of the Birmingham Six, dies aged 93 via @RTENews

Hugh Callaghan, one of the Birmingham Six, dies aged 93

Hugh Callaghan, one of the Birmingham Six, who was wrongly jailed for IRA bombings has died at the age of 93.

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5 years

After almost 18 years, final working day at @BBCNewsNI @bbcnewsline Thanks to the many friends + colleagues who made it a great place to work. Next stop @rtenews Cheers 🍺 @julianoneill @TVconormac @mckenp @davidlynas2 @therealjesser @bbcnewslineDT @adamcsmyth @kevinhkelly

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V Day. My first Pfizer dose administered in a flash at South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon, Co Armagh - 1 of 8 @healthdpt mass vaccination centres across Northern Ireland @rtenews @FergalBowers @GeorgeLeeRTE

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Irish government “very pleased” US President @JoeBiden told @BorisJohnson today that signing temporary veterinary agreement with EU to reduce customs checks won’t “imperil” prospects of UK-US trade deal, as British Govt has claimed @rtenews @tconnellyRTE @seanwhelanRTE @JP_Biz

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So sad to announce that my great friend @Chrisryder47 , in his words, reluctantly departed this world last night. His loving wife Genny was by his side. Author, former @thesundaytimes + @Telegraph journalist + fantastic company. He’ll be very sadly missed @BBCNewsNI @BelTel

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4 years

Covid-19 in Milan. Surreal. From sister who lives and works there - police cars on streets using loud hailers to warn residents not to go onto streets @rtenews @RTENewsNow

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Proud as punch of daughter Megan. Getting to belatedly celebrate her 2:1 Economics degree after she took herself off to US during summer graduation 👏🥂

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Then, and now. How time flies. From snow balls to know alls (I know🤦🏻‍♂️). Double celebration today for son Niall, MSc Masters (Distinction) in Business Analytics + daughter Megan BSc 2:1 Economics. Any ice tonight will be in glasses …. @vmjkearney @MeganKe88403508

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3 years

Planted 22 years ago by my own fair hands. Only bloom for a few weeks but boy it’s worth it ! @vmjkearney

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Good Friday Agreement talks chairman George Mitchell says hi to himself - bust of the former US Senator was unveiled at Queen’s University this afternoon in honour of his contribution to the process @rtenews

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Hugely significant judicial appointment in Northern Ireland. Mrs Justice Siobhan Keegan - who recently delivered the Ballymurphy inquest findings - is to become Lady Chief Justice of NI, the first woman to ever hold the position of NI’s most senior judge @rtenews @Orlaodo

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4 years

Armchair detectives + conspiracy theorists commenting on the tragic death of Noah Donohoe + expressing concern for family should perhaps take note of @PoliceServiceNI comment - "This type of commentary and rumour is distressing for Noah's family and is extremely unhelpful"

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Celebrating the old Bhoy’s 81st. Still faster than me (drinking) ! No expense spared … @kmkthatswotisay @MickMcKernan @jandolisend @vmjkearney

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Good neighbours. One of N Ireland’s oldest + largest schools @St_Malachys hands over premises to NHS staff from Mater Hospital Belfast, which is right next door. I’ll have story on @rtenews 6.1 @FergalBowers @GeorgeLeeRTE @johnfinucane @NicholaMallon @peterweirmla @G_Broadcast

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Should devolution at Stormont end, Minister for Foreign Affairs @simoncoveney today said Irish Govt has right under terms of Good Friday Agreement to be consulted by British Govt about Northern Ireland + won't be deterred by threats from loyalist paramilitaries @rtenews 1/2 ....

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30 years to day since I married University sweetheart + best friend Louise. Vince, Ronan, Niall + Megan have joined our crew during that time. Covid ruined plans for big holiday so big celebration in @MerchantHotel instead. For now 🥂 @vmjkearney @Chrisryder47 @kmkthatswotisay

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1/2 The @PoliceServiceNI has renewed appeal for help from the public to identify killer of 32 year old Natalie McNally, who was 15 weeks pregnant, in Lurgan on the evening of Sunday Dec 18th @rtenews

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Around 1,000 people attended latest @IrelandsFuture event in Belfast’s iconic Ulster Hall this evening @rtenews

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In 1st Conservative Party speech as British Prime Minister @trussliz spoke for 35 mins + mentioned lots of issues - economy, energy, investment, taxes and getting rid of EU red tape, but not a single mention of Northern Ireland Protocol or her Govt’s current position @rtenews

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Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD has laid wreath at war memorial in Enniskillen, continuing Remembrance Sunday tradition set by former taoiseach Enda Kenny in 2012 @rtenews

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Co Down artist @colin_davidson with his bronze bust of former US Senator George Mitchell - which took 4 months to create @rtenews

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3 years

Govt to fund Erasmus+ scheme for NI students via @RTENews

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Sinn Fein confirms that Michelle O’Neill + other senior party members will attend a number of events mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth including a Motion of Condolence in Hillsborough + Service of Reflection in Belfast, both of which will be attended by King Charles @rtenews

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Sixth search for body of Columba McVeigh, abducted, murdered + secretly buried by the IRA in 1975, is under way in Bragan Bog near Emyvale in Co Monaghan. His brother Oliver says the family hopes they will soon finally be able to bring him home @rtenews

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2 years

And we’re off ! Boxes opened in Titanic Belfast @rtenews #NI22 #AE22

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10 months

Out with my lovely Louise - 33 years married today. With my sister Eileen and her hubby Andrew. They don’t realise yet that they’re treating us 🤣🥂 @vmjkearney

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Proud as punch of son number 2, Ronan. Graduated today from @queensuniversit with 2:1 Maths & Finance. That’s 2 off the pay roll, 2 to go ! Although I suspect I’m paying for the 🍺 @vmjkearney @julianoneill @mckenp @davidlynas2 @TVconormac @joerob65 @ciaran_rogan @Chrisryder47

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1/3 Sinn Fein President Mary Lou McDonald has said the DUP should be in no doubt that a permanent collapse of devolution at Stormont would result in closer co-operation between the Irish and British Governments as set out in Good Friday Agreement @rtenews

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Majority of people living in Northern Ireland are Catholic for the first time in its 101 year history, latest census figures show. 45.7% are either Catholic or brought up Catholic, while 43.5% are either Protestant or brought up Protestant @rtenews

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3 years

Dreadful story coming out of Ardoyne tonight. Best to wait for full facts rather than speculate or add to already tragic situation for those involved

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Thanks to @BBCNewsNI press office for being kind and releasing photo of a slightly younger me. But @rtenews viewers in for a shock .....

RTÉ

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. @rtenews is pleased to announce the appointment of @vincekearney as new Northern Correspondent. He will work with RTÉ Northern Editor Tommie Gorman and Nuacht RTÉ reporter Áine Ní Ghallchóir based in the RTÉ Belfast office.

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5 years

Second vigil in memory of journalist Lyra McKee underway at Derry’s Guildhall @rtenews

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1 year

US President Joe Biden’s cavalcade has just arrived in Belfast city centre @rtenews

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3 years

No further Coronavirus deaths recorded in Northern Ireland, so the official @healthdpt toll remains 2,011. There are 65 new cases - the lowest number of daily new cases since Sept 9th @rtenews @FergalBowers @Fergal_O_Brien @GeorgeLeeRTE

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Not any more …..

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4 years

Pronunciation Games: “You’re that RTE fella from the north who can’t pronounce your name properly,” says Joe KEARNEY in Fermoy. “I do,” says I. “It’s like CARE-KNEE.” “No. Like Carney,” he says. “But you do a grand job, despite not knowing how to pronounce your name” @rtenews

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Hundreds of people from Republic of Ireland have been turned away from vaccination centres north of border in recent days because not eligible to receive jab they’ve booked. Story coming up shortly on @rtenews @FergalBowers @GeorgeLeeRTE

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Train from Lurgan to Belfast tonight. 24 people in carriage, only 10 wearing face coverings. Rearrange these words. Coffee. Smell. And. Up. Wake. The 🤦🏻‍♂️😷 @Translink_NI

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BREAKING: “Circuit breaker” lockdown across Northern Ireland likely within days after 934 new Coronavirus cases today - says Tommie Gorman @rtenews Northern Editor @RTENewsNow @FergalBowers @LauraHoganTV

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For first time this year, no Coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Northern Ireland during the past 24 hours. Official @healthdpt toll remains 2,098. There are 143 new cases from tests on 1,325 individuals @rtenews @FergalBowers @SineadCrowley @Fergal_O_Brien @GeorgeLeeRTE

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Joining @rtenews colleagues across the island demanding transparency from management on the Ryan Tubridy payments crisis and a pay cap for top earners. @NUJofficial @emma_okelly

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Ready for action. Huge new mass vaccination centre in Belfast ready for first clients to arrive, with first jab due to be administered at 8am. More later on @morningireland @rtenews

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Ulster Unionist Party leader @BeattieDoug says he wants to see @trussliz opt for negotiation with the EU and not confrontation, saying the protocol bill going through the British Parliament won’t fix the issue @rtenews @davidmurphyRTE

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BREAKING: Former British soldier David Holden given suspended sentence for manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in Co Tyrone 35 years ago. The former Grenadier Gaurdsman was given 3 year prison sentence suspended for 3 years. Means he won’t go to jail @rtenews

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Siobhan Keegan officially sworn in as Northern Ireland’s first ever female top judge. Lady Chief Justice - “I know that today is an important day for women in the legal profession. I hope that my appointment highlights the opportunities open to all…..” @rtenews @Orlaodo

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BREAKING: 1,080 new cases of Coronavirus in Northern Ireland, a new daily record. Based on population sizes that’s equivalent of 2,800 south of the border. No further deaths recorded @rtenews @FergalBowers @GeorgeLeeRTE

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2/2 @trussliz spoke to @POTUS last night. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tonight said any efforts to undermine Northern Ireland agreement “would not create a conducive environment for trade talks between the United States and the United Kingdom.” @rtenews

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Thousands taking part in and watching @belfastpride parade through Belfast city centre. @rtenews

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Birthday boys 🍻 Privileged to share birthday with our 3rd son Niall. He’s 24 today. I’m a bit older 😉 Son No 2 Ronan just found out he’s buying the pints 😂 @vmjkearney

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BREAKING: Stormont Executive confirms “stay at home” guidance will become law, including restrictions on travel. Also schools to remain closed for unspecified period with “extended period of remote learning.” Details to be discussed tomorrow @rtenews @FergalBowers @GeorgeLeeRTE

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3/3 Planned press conference had to be abandoned after @TVconormac of @rtenews @endamcclafferty of @bbcnewsline @Tracey_utv + @DavidYoungPA refused to agree to others being excluded. What next - write the questions? @NUJofficial

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Ulster Unionist Party has announced death of former party leader + Nobel peace prize winner David Trimble - “It is with great sadness that the family of Lord Trimble announce that he passed away peacefully earlier today following a short illness,” the party said @rtenews

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Just when you think it couldn’t possibly get any worse, British health secretary @MattHancock announces 2 cases of new South African variant of Covid-19, even more transmissible than the new variant detected in England, have been identified in UK @rtenews @FergalBowers

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Great line from @neildelamere on BBC’s The Blame Game about fact that new @PoliceServiceNI Chief Constable will be appointed by panel including 5 politicians elected to defunct Assembly. “Only in Northern Ireland could you be interviewed for a job by 5 people out of work” 👏

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Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill @moneillsf arrives at Stormont in advance of meeting to be elected as First Minister @rtenews

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Lots of cars with southern reg picking up passengers arrived at Belfast International Airport this morning from London. Cars from Donegal, Dublin, Monaghan, Louth, Galway, Meath @rtenews @FergalBowers @willgoodbody @MaryERegan @SineadCrowley @Orlaodo @Fergal_O_Brien

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Vincent Kearney

@vincekearney

4 years

I’ve had to work many Sunday’s in Belfast City Centre in 32 years of journalism. None has ever been like today. Silence. @rtenews @RTENewsNow @Chrisryder47 @FergalBowers

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Vincent Kearney

@vincekearney

6 years

PM appears to have been very poorly briefed. Her statement is totally at odds with investigation figures provided by @PoliceServiceNI last year. @bbclaurak @markdevenport @EmmaVardyTV @kevinhkelly

BBC News NI

@BBCNewsNI

6 years

Theresa May tells Commons only people in the armed forces are facing historical investigations. BBC figures suggest otherwise.

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Vincent Kearney

@vincekearney

2 years

1/2 British Govt confirms it won’t deliver on promise to @sinnfeinireland to introduce Irish language act for Northern Ireland at this stage. The promise by @BrandonLewis last year led to restoration of Stormont Assembly following resignation of Arlene Foster @rtenews @ainenigh

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Vincent Kearney

@vincekearney

1 year

Former US President @BillClinton took time out to say hi to some of the @QUBelfast team who worked behind scenes during special 3 day conference to mark 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement @rtenews

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Vincent Kearney

@vincekearney

4 years

Year ago today I left @BBCNewsNI for @rtenews Since then I’ve reported from counties Armagh Antrim Down Derry Fermanagh Tyrone Cavan Monaghan Donegal Dublin Cork Offaly Tipp Wexford Galway Meath Westmeath Longford Louth Carlow Clare Limerick. Another election may complete set!

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Vincent Kearney

@vincekearney

4 years

1/2 Our daughter is 18. Loves part time job in local garage + shop, deemed an essential service. Goes to work with a smile on her face everyday. She + many of her young colleagues have volunteered to work extra shifts in weeks ahead @rtenews @FergalBowers @DUPleader @moneillsf

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Vincent Kearney

@vincekearney

1 year

Rumour mill in #Lurgan tonight prime example of madness + danger of social media. Apparently 5 or 11 people shot dead. People being tortured. Killers from well known Dublin drug gang in town. “Must be true, it’s all over social media” Point is - NONE OF IT IS TRUE. @rtenews

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Vincent Kearney

@vincekearney

4 years

In typical fashion my old friend @Chrisryder47 was unconventional and independent right til the very end - even writing his own death notice for today’s @BelTel Always did like to have the last word! @GennyB1 @JohnBurnsST @GerryMoriartyIT @julianoneill @mckenp @CrowdSafetyNI

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Vincent Kearney

@vincekearney

11 months

Street party for kids outside home of Irish international James McClean @macajw in Creggan area of Derry to celebrate his 100th cap with the player centre stage. I’ll have story on @rtenews SixOne @G_Broadcast

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Vincent Kearney

@vincekearney

3 years

Under Public Health Act (Northern Ireland) 1967 there is provision for “prohibiting or regulating the arrival or departure of conveyances and the entry or exit of persons or things”

Jamie Bryson

@JamieBrysonCPNI

3 years

The Executive has no devolved powers to prevent travel to or from GB.

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Vincent Kearney

@vincekearney

3 years

Irish Olympian Mick Clohisey wins Belfast Marathon and Irish National Marathon title @rtenews @RTEsport

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Vincent Kearney

@vincekearney

2 years

Northetn Ireland Protocol on menu when DUP leader @J_Donaldson_MP visited market in Do Down, day after around 90% of unionist voters in Co Antrim town of Ballymena told me it isn’t priority, as reported on @morningireland earlier. I’ll have story on @rtenews SixOne #NI22 #AE22

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