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Belfast city centre just feels like one big party tonight

Belfast city centre just feels like one big party tonight

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Did the ball cross the line? Looks like it to me. #Dublin

Did the ball cross the line? Looks like it to me. #Dublin

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Owen Mulligan didn’t need AI. 21 years later and it’s still one of the best goals scored in Croke Park.

Owen Mulligan didn’t need AI. 21 years later and it’s still one of the best goals scored in Croke Park.

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How did Michael Murphy only get a yellow card for that? Twitter pundits: ‘If he was from <insert county> he’d have received a straight red.’ 📕 #GAABEO | Spórt TG4

How did Michael Murphy only get a yellow card for that? Twitter pundits: ‘If he was from <insert county> he’d have received a straight red.’ 📕 #GAABEO | Spórt TG4

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“We argued for change: We got that mandate and we got it in all four nations. That is really important for us as well.” Fact check: Labour didn’t stand in Northern Ireland - and therefor didn’t win a single vote in NI. Keir Starmer didn’t even visit NI during campaign

“We argued for change: We got that mandate and we got it in all four nations. That is really important for us as well.” Fact check: Labour didn’t stand in Northern Ireland - and therefor didn’t win a single vote in NI. Keir Starmer didn’t even visit NI during campaign

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An Aer Lingus Regional flight from Manchester to Belfast spent almost 90 mins circling over the city before landing. The flight normally takes 42mins - Flightradar24 shows this one taking 2hrs 14mins.

An Aer Lingus Regional flight from Manchester to Belfast spent almost 90 mins circling over the city before landing. The flight normally takes 42mins - Flightradar24 shows this one taking 2hrs 14mins.

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‘DJ is not with us today’ DJ Carey was not in Croke Park as the Kilkenny Jubilee team from 2000 are honoured. #hurling

‘DJ is not with us today’ DJ Carey was not in Croke Park as the Kilkenny Jubilee team from 2000 are honoured. #hurling

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A border poll by 2030? Jon Tonge tells #bbcsp there’s more chance of Keir Starmer winning Politician of the Year in 2026. But he does say it could happen by 2035 or 2040.

A border poll by 2030? Jon Tonge tells #bbcsp there’s more chance of Keir Starmer winning Politician of the Year in 2026. But he does say it could happen by 2035 or 2040.

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"Would I be willing to forgo two years of economic growth for the unification of my island? I would." Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking to Mark Carruthers about Irish unity. Read more on BBC News NI Watch the interview on BBC The View

"Would I be willing to forgo two years of economic growth for the unification of my island? I would." Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar speaking to Mark Carruthers about Irish unity. Read more on BBC News NI Watch the interview on BBC The View

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RTE’s Presidential #twip debate is being replayed on Tv now. “This programme was first broadcast earlier today before Jim Gavin announced his withdrawal from the contest a short time ago.”

RTE’s Presidential #twip debate is being replayed on Tv now. “This programme was first broadcast earlier today before Jim Gavin announced his withdrawal from the contest a short time ago.”

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Taoiseach Micheál Martin told reporters in Belfast there'll be further Shared Island investment in the rail network announced in the coming weeks.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin told reporters in Belfast there'll be further Shared Island investment in the rail network announced in the coming weeks.

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Lots of talk about the new hooter #GAA rule but can a referee blow the whistle to end a half before the hooter sounds? That’s what happened at half time in Omagh on Saturday - and then there was no hooter at full time.

Lots of talk about the new hooter #GAA rule but can a referee blow the whistle to end a half before the hooter sounds? That’s what happened at half time in Omagh on Saturday - and then there was no hooter at full time.

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“It is incumbent upon the Irish Gov to start preparing for the possibility of unification.” “Even if it doesn’t happen it is the minimum courtesy owed to the population of the North.” Prof Brendan O’Leary speaking to Mark Carruthers | #BBCTheView

“It is incumbent upon the Irish Gov to start preparing for the possibility of unification.” “Even if it doesn’t happen it is the minimum courtesy owed to the population of the North.” Prof Brendan O’Leary speaking to Mark Carruthers | #BBCTheView

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Gordon Lyons is in the Athletic Grounds for today’s game between Armagh_GAA & Derry GAA The Minister and senior GAA officials took their seat after Amhrán na bhFiann and a few minutes after the match started. Read more

Gordon Lyons is in the Athletic Grounds for today’s game between Armagh_GAA & Derry GAA The Minister and senior GAA officials took their seat after Amhrán na bhFiann and a few minutes after the match started. Read more

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#Ryanair flight #FR555 from Manchester was due to land in Dublin. It made two attempts to land Dublin Airport before diverting to…. Manchester. Passengers spent 2.5hrs in the air and arrived back at the airport they departed from. #StormBram BBC News NI #RYR7TC Flightradar24

#Ryanair flight #FR555 from Manchester was due to land in Dublin. It made two attempts to land Dublin Airport before diverting to…. Manchester. Passengers spent 2.5hrs in the air and arrived back at the airport they departed from. #StormBram BBC News NI #RYR7TC Flightradar24

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Four young dancers entertaining the lunchtime crowds on Donegall St. #Fleadh

Four young dancers entertaining the lunchtime crowds on Donegall St. #Fleadh

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Would Northern Ireland's new Secretary of State describe himself as a unionist? "In the sense that I believe that NI is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Yes." But Chris Bryant says he's not parti pris to one side of an argument in NI politics

Would Northern Ireland's new Secretary of State describe himself as a unionist? "In the sense that I believe that NI is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Yes." But Chris Bryant says he's not parti pris to one side of an argument in NI politics

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Spare a thought for the passengers on this #Ryanair flight from Manchester to Dublin.🤢 Took off at 5.30pm > circled near Dublin > diverted to Belfast > missed approach at international airport > now heading back to Manchester after spending 3hrs in the air. #StormIsha #RYR6333

Spare a thought for the passengers on this #Ryanair flight from Manchester to Dublin.🤢 Took off at 5.30pm > circled near Dublin > diverted to Belfast > missed approach at international airport > now heading back to Manchester after spending 3hrs in the air. #StormIsha #RYR6333

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President Catherine Connolly joins Belfast’s Lord Mayor, First Minister Michelle O’Neill , deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly BL & Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald MLA at the formal Opening Ceremony of the #Fleadh . Secretary of State Chris Bryant is also here.

President Catherine Connolly joins Belfast’s Lord Mayor, First Minister Michelle O’Neill , deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly BL & Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald MLA at the formal Opening Ceremony of the #Fleadh . Secretary of State Chris Bryant is also here.

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Michelle O’Neill told Sky News in 2024 a border poll was inevitable within 10 years. Chris Bryant, then a Shadow Labour Minister: “It’s not for me to decide what should happen in NI. That is for the people of NI… but it depends on how politicians play their hands.”

Michelle O’Neill told Sky News in 2024 a border poll was inevitable within 10 years. Chris Bryant, then a Shadow Labour Minister: “It’s not for me to decide what should happen in NI. That is for the people of NI… but it depends on how politicians play their hands.”

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Michelle O'Neill has become the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony. The First Minister laid a laurel wreath at Belfast's Cenotaph

Michelle O'Neill has become the first senior Sinn Féin figure to take part in an official Remembrance Sunday ceremony. The First Minister laid a laurel wreath at Belfast's Cenotaph

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Did Stormont Ministers travel to the Washington in business class? Enda McClafferty asked the dFM about the value for money of sending four Stormont Ministers to the US during a cost of living crisis. The dFM said it was value for money and she attended 15 events in 4 days.

Did Stormont Ministers travel to the Washington in business class? Enda McClafferty asked the dFM about the value for money of sending four Stormont Ministers to the US during a cost of living crisis. The dFM said it was value for money and she attended 15 events in 4 days.

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Sam for Sam? In 2022 Thomas Niblock asked Sam Mulroy if #Louth could win an All Ireland within ten years. His goal then was a Leinster title. Leinster title in 2025 ✅ Now they are one game away from an All Ireland final.

Sam for Sam? In 2022 Thomas Niblock asked Sam Mulroy if #Louth could win an All Ireland within ten years. His goal then was a Leinster title. Leinster title in 2025 ✅ Now they are one game away from an All Ireland final.

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"I came here. I work very hard. I studied. I'm a qualified trade person. I pay tax. I contribute to society." Sam moved to Belfast from Syria. He told BBC News NI he wants to be part of society here but today he feels rejected. Read more:

"I came here. I work very hard. I studied. I'm a qualified trade person. I pay tax. I contribute to society." Sam moved to Belfast from Syria. He told BBC News NI he wants to be part of society here but today he feels rejected. Read more:

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“What people in London like to refer to, rather patronisingly, as the Celtic Fringe is about to become centre stage”. John Swinney says Scotland, Wales & NI will all have first ministers committed to constitutional change.

“What people in London like to refer to, rather patronisingly, as the Celtic Fringe is about to become centre stage”. John Swinney says Scotland, Wales & NI will all have first ministers committed to constitutional change.

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“It’s very clear… that the idea the Assembly is coming back anytime quickly is for the birds.” DUP MP Ian Paisley tells Stephen Nolan it could be an “ice age” before Stormont returns

“It’s very clear… that the idea the Assembly is coming back anytime quickly is for the birds.” DUP MP Ian Paisley tells Stephen Nolan it could be an “ice age” before Stormont returns

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What criteria would Chris Bryant use to determine whether or not to call a border poll? Elections? Opinion polls? Votes in the Assembly? "It could be all of those things and many other things as well."

What criteria would Chris Bryant use to determine whether or not to call a border poll? Elections? Opinion polls? Votes in the Assembly? "It could be all of those things and many other things as well."

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“Committing £320m for a stadium to host five matches at a time when there are huge waiting lists to be dealt with in the health service…. Is an indefensible use of public money.” DUP MP Sammy Wilson MP 🇺🇦🇬🇧 - on #CasementPark

“Committing £320m for a stadium to host five matches at a time when there are huge waiting lists to be dealt with in the health service…. Is an indefensible use of public money.” DUP MP Sammy Wilson MP 🇺🇦🇬🇧 - on #CasementPark

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"At that point the leader (Arlene Foster) knew she had made a mistake." Ian Paisley tells @BBCTheView's Adam Mandeville he was aghast when Arlene Foster told him about Theresa May's brexit deal. He says he left the room, phoned David Davis and told him to 'pull the deal'.

"At that point the leader (Arlene Foster) knew she had made a mistake." Ian Paisley tells @BBCTheView's Adam Mandeville he was aghast when Arlene Foster told him about Theresa May's brexit deal. He says he left the room, phoned David Davis and told him to 'pull the deal'.

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Bally… comes from the irish word ‘baile’ meaning farm, home, settlement Knock… comes from an irish word for hill Drum... has its origins in an Irish word for ‘back’ Dr Frances Kane explains the influence the Irish language has on our many of our place names today. (2/2)

Bally… comes from the irish word ‘baile’ meaning farm, home, settlement Knock… comes from an irish word for hill Drum... has its origins in an Irish word for ‘back’ Dr Frances Kane explains the influence the Irish language has on our many of our place names today. (2/2)

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“As President, I will foster an inclusive & open dialogue across the island in a manner that highlights & recognises our similarities and respects our differences.” President Catherine Connolly - on Irish Unity. She says she looks forward to her first visit to NI.

“As President, I will foster an inclusive & open dialogue across the island in a manner that highlights & recognises our similarities and respects our differences.” President Catherine Connolly - on Irish Unity. She says she looks forward to her first visit to NI.

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“The amount of sectarian abuse that’s been out there… about my religion and my traditions and where I come from.” Heather Humphreys says she a very proud republican from a minority tradition in Monaghan #aras25 #TheBigInterview

“The amount of sectarian abuse that’s been out there… about my religion and my traditions and where I come from.” Heather Humphreys says she a very proud republican from a minority tradition in Monaghan #aras25 #TheBigInterview

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On Thursday Gareth Gordon asked Jon Burrows if he was no longer close to Doug Beattie “You’ll have to ask Doug if he considers us close.” This afternoon’s statement from Doug Beattie seems to answer that question emphatically.

On Thursday Gareth Gordon asked Jon Burrows if he was no longer close to Doug Beattie “You’ll have to ask Doug if he considers us close.” This afternoon’s statement from Doug Beattie seems to answer that question emphatically.

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‘Northern Ireland is one of the most dangerous places in Europe to be a woman.’ Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood, addressing the Commons this afternoon.

‘Northern Ireland is one of the most dangerous places in Europe to be a woman.’ Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood, addressing the Commons this afternoon.

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