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DUP’s Tracy Kelly hands over chain of office to new Belfast mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly from Sinn Féin.

DUP’s Tracy Kelly hands over chain of office to new Belfast mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly from Sinn Féin.

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Should an international mediator be brought in to try to resolve Drumcree parade dispute? Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition says 'yes'. Response here from Jamie Bryson, legal adviser to Portadown Orange District ...

Should an international mediator be brought in to try to resolve Drumcree parade dispute? Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition says 'yes'. Response here from Jamie Bryson, legal adviser to Portadown Orange District ...

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When will Portadown Orange Order apply again for a Drumcree parade?

When will Portadown Orange Order apply again for a Drumcree parade?

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An Orange Order parade down the Garvaghy Road is "off the table". According to Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Nelson in Portadown.

An Orange Order parade down the Garvaghy Road is "off the table". According to Sinn Féin councillor Catherine Nelson in Portadown.

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Only an international figure can mediate on the Drumcree parade dispute - and it could take months. According to Breandán Mac Cionnaith of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition.

Only an international figure can mediate on the Drumcree parade dispute - and it could take months. According to Breandán Mac Cionnaith of the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition.

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After 73 years, the Casement Park grandstand has gone. The site is almost clear now, for the next phase.

After 73 years, the Casement Park grandstand has gone. The site is almost clear now, for the next phase.

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Trade union leader Mick Lynch, in Belfast, is asked about a united Ireland ...

Trade union leader Mick Lynch, in Belfast, is asked about a united Ireland ...

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Chair of the Parades Commission - Prof Evelyn Collins -has said she & her colleagues do not intend to resign. She spoke to Chris Buckler on Good Morning Ulster.

Chair of the Parades Commission - Prof Evelyn Collins -has said she & her colleagues do not intend to resign. She spoke to Chris Buckler on Good Morning Ulster.

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Everyone is "absolutely scundered" says Naomi Long MLA

Everyone is "absolutely scundered" says Naomi Long MLA

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10 wallets (with £10 inside) were dropped in Belfast, as part of a social experiment by BBC Home Editor Mark Easton. How many did he get back ❓❓

10 wallets (with £10 inside) were dropped in Belfast, as part of a social experiment by BBC Home Editor Mark Easton. How many did he get back ❓❓

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🔹“It’s like being in England” 🔹”It feels like being in an airport.” 🔹 “Belfast now looks like a proper city.” Some reax from passengers at Grand Central. 📍

🔹“It’s like being in England” 🔹”It feels like being in an airport.” 🔹 “Belfast now looks like a proper city.” Some reax from passengers at Grand Central. 📍

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Orangeman Tom Elliott MLA on report that Queen Elizabeth II called parade season "that silly marching business".

Orangeman Tom Elliott MLA on report that Queen Elizabeth II called parade season "that silly marching business".

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Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spells it out Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann in Belfast - he wants next Irish Govt to push harder for a united Ireland.

Former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar spells it out Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann in Belfast - he wants next Irish Govt to push harder for a united Ireland.

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Linfield fans before BetMcLean Cup final v Glentoran . ◾️1st match between ‘Big Two’ on a Sunday ◾️First to use VAR

Linfield fans before BetMcLean Cup final v Glentoran . ◾️1st match between ‘Big Two’ on a Sunday ◾️First to use VAR

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Cyclists beware 📍 Back of Belfast City Hall.

Cyclists beware 📍 Back of Belfast City Hall.

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10.30pm Portrush 🥁

10.30pm Portrush 🥁

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“We’ll get the money, don’t you worry.” Chris Heaton-Harris on the rebuilding of Casement Park, as part of 2028 Euros bid. 🏐

“We’ll get the money, don’t you worry.” Chris Heaton-Harris on the rebuilding of Casement Park, as part of 2028 Euros bid. 🏐

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Horrible to see the awful state of Larne Leisure Centre today ... normally a hub of sporting/community activity, valued by swimmers, runners & many others for many years.

Horrible to see the awful state of Larne Leisure Centre today ... normally a hub of sporting/community activity, valued by swimmers, runners & many others for many years.

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Back in Belfast ... 91-year-old George Mitchell & his wife Heather today Queen's University Belfast 🎓 to deliver a speech entitled 'Passing the Torch'. He has encouraged young people to stay here, if they can.

Back in Belfast ... 91-year-old George Mitchell & his wife Heather today Queen's University Belfast 🎓 to deliver a speech entitled 'Passing the Torch'. He has encouraged young people to stay here, if they can.

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1/2 Reaction outside court - Jamie Bryson.

1/2 Reaction outside court - Jamie Bryson.

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3 Orange Order ‘red lines’ announced over its planned Drumcree parade.

3 Orange Order ‘red lines’ announced over its planned Drumcree parade.

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Will the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition go into talks with Orange Order ❓ Here's Breandan Mac Cionnaith from the coalition.

Will the Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition go into talks with Orange Order ❓ Here's Breandan Mac Cionnaith from the coalition.

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Streets swept & cleaned in Belfast city centre after this morning's Twelfth parade.

Streets swept & cleaned in Belfast city centre after this morning's Twelfth parade.

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England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 or Argentina🇦🇷 ❓ Views from Belfast.🎙️⚽️

England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 or Argentina🇦🇷 ❓ Views from Belfast.🎙️⚽️

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Friday night in Belfast. 🎸 🎤

Friday night in Belfast. 🎸 🎤

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Emotional scenes as one of the FTD Brothers, Jordan Adams, completes the Belfast Marathon ... (8th of 33 marathons in 33 days) .... with his wife Agnes. #FTDBrothers

Emotional scenes as one of the FTD Brothers, Jordan Adams, completes the Belfast Marathon ... (8th of 33 marathons in 33 days) .... with his wife Agnes. #FTDBrothers

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Drumcree update ... Including Breandán Mac Cionnaith (Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition), DUP leader Gavin Robinson & academic Dr Jonny Byrne. 📌

Drumcree update ... Including Breandán Mac Cionnaith (Garvaghy Road Residents Coalition), DUP leader Gavin Robinson & academic Dr Jonny Byrne. 📌

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In 30 years of watching Jeffrey Donaldson, rarely have I seen him being quite so impassioned, emotional and unscripted.

In 30 years of watching Jeffrey Donaldson, rarely have I seen him being quite so impassioned, emotional and unscripted.

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The 22-year-old who uses an old Ulsterbus to pick up Chinese takeaways.

The 22-year-old who uses an old Ulsterbus to pick up Chinese takeaways.

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The 12th on the 13th in Belfast city centre.

The 12th on the 13th in Belfast city centre.

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⚽️Do you want your child to support Man Utd❓

⚽️Do you want your child to support Man Utd❓

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The fearless, fair (& funny) sides of Stephen Walker - and the respect he had in ALL corners of the political landscape - were captured in this short look-back on his remarkable career, put together by BBC's Kelly Bonner

The fearless, fair (& funny) sides of Stephen Walker - and the respect he had in ALL corners of the political landscape - were captured in this short look-back on his remarkable career, put together by BBC's Kelly Bonner

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A petition against the Orange Order planned parade in Portadown has been compiled. Here’s Breandan Mac Cionnaith, of the Garvaghy Road Residents’ Coalition.

A petition against the Orange Order planned parade in Portadown has been compiled. Here’s Breandan Mac Cionnaith, of the Garvaghy Road Residents’ Coalition.

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Is the Orange Order in Portadown prepared to talk to Garvaghy Road residents ❓ Here's district master Nigel Dawson.

Is the Orange Order in Portadown prepared to talk to Garvaghy Road residents ❓ Here's district master Nigel Dawson.

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First train has left Grand Central Station. 📍

First train has left Grand Central Station. 📍

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After 8 days, it all ended in the early hours of Monday with the champion Lissadell Céilí Band … and a final dance. 🎻🎼 #Fleadh

After 8 days, it all ended in the early hours of Monday with the champion Lissadell Céilí Band … and a final dance. 🎻🎼 #Fleadh

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Former loyalist politician David Adams throws a verbal "wet blanket" on Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann event from the stage.

Former loyalist politician David Adams throws a verbal "wet blanket" on Ireland's Future - Todhchaí na hÉireann event from the stage.

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14,500 fans at Windsor Park for Glentoran FC v Cliftonville FC . When it comes to Sunday football, fans are voting with their feet.

14,500 fans at Windsor Park for Glentoran FC v Cliftonville FC . When it comes to Sunday football, fans are voting with their feet.

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