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RTÉ Northern correspondent. Hillwalker; Armagh man; Favours broad view from the high ground. Suim sa Ghaeilge
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16 lights above Derry’s Guildhall tonight. 14 for the dead, 1 for the injured and 1 for all those who died in the Troubles
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PSNI outriders at the border waiting to accompany the cortège of Private Seán Rooney on its journey through Northern Ireland for burial in Donegal
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The cortège of Private Seán Rooney is passed from the care of the Gardaí to the PSNI as it crosses the border at Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone for onward travel to Donegal and his burial
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For anyone wondering about the ITN cameraman with the calm presence to gather this amazing footage. Belfast man Mark Davey knows his way around a riot, having covered them extensively during his years in the city.
Extraordinary footage in this report - bringing us right to the heart of the story
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After 20 yrs with BBC NI - last 6 as Agri/Environment Corr - I’m moving on. Joining
@rtenews
as Northern Correspondent. Thanks to the farmers who made me welcome & environmentalists who shared their love of the natural world. Hope to reflect some of these stories in my new role.
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Former British soldier David Holden (in cap & mask) arrives at court in Belfast to be sentenced for the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in Co Tyrone in Feb 1998.
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The bicycles of the teenagers caught up in the terrible drowning of 2 sixteen year olds in Derry lie where they left them when they arrived at Lough Enagh.
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Christopher and Catherine Mageean, parents of gold medal winner Ciara, celebrate her European 1500m win with a puckabout in the garden of their Portaferry home. More on
@rtenews
& the Six One
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An ancient woodland which has been in private ownership for 500 years will soon be open to the public. 150 hectares of Mourne Park Kilkeel has been bought by
@WoodlandTrust
including 73 hectares of ancient woodland. Opens 2022
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People have raised almost £20k via a gofundme page to repair the café damaged during a far right march in Belfast yesterday
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A rousing rendition of the civil rights anthem We Shall Overcome at the Bloody Sunday Commemoration in Derry just now.
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A vigil has taken place in Lurgan, Co Armagh where 32 yr old Natalie McNally was stabbed to death earlier this week. She was 15 wks pregnant. Several hundred people attended including her distraught parents Noel & Bernadette.
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A fascinating look at English attitudes to the Irish & vice versa. And some of the most articulate vox pops you’re ever likely to see.
#OnThisDay
1961: Panorama asked whether Irish immigrants should be freely admitted into Britain when Commonwealth citizens were being restricted.
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Sustained applause at 27 mins at Armagh v Tyrone march as a show of support for the McAreavey/Harte families. Michaela was 27 when she was murdered.
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@robertmooreitv
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Belfast vigil for Ashling Murphy now underway in Belfast. Traditional music played & poetry read to those assembled.
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Doing my best Dominic Cummings Downing St exit…with added wellies.
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Applause in 32nd minute of Armagh v Mayo in memory of Natalie McNally. The 32 yr old pregnant woman was murdered in her home in Lurgan the week before Christmas. The family are big Armagh fans. A man has been charged with Natalie’s murder.
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The funeral cortège of 24 year old Jessica Gallagher arrives at St Michael’s Church in Creeslough. The first of 10 funerals in this community in coming days.
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Top shot of the Irish Language Rights rally making its way to the city hall. Big numbers in attendance
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At 3.18pm the people of Creeslough gather to pray for the dead and injured exactly one week on from the tragedy.
@rtenews
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They scoffed and said I was a dreamer when I let a corner of the garden go wild. Well I’m the proud owner of a common orchid!
#dontmowletitgrow
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2 PSNI watercannon on the way to Dublin to assist gardaí with any further public order issues. Sent down under police mutual aid agreement
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13 young people from 2 schools assisted off the Mourne Mountains this evening. Became disorientated and stranded in poor weather on Pigeon Rock. All down, all safe.
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Got tired of looking at it and complaining. The rubbish haul from the ditches 30m either side of the house. Rural roads are a disgrace.
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No obvious sign of smoke at the back of the Mournes today. Looking hopeful that
@NIFRSOFFICIAL
have won the day
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The granddaughter of Thomas Niedermayer (centre) plants a tree at the spot in a Belfast forest where his body was found in 1980. The German industrialist & honorary consul had been abducted, murdered & secretly buried by IRA 7 yrs earlier 1/2
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Just got the 9.15 zoom meeting notification. May not be able to attend
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As Boris Johnston prepares to fly to NI next week a fascinating account by
@tconnellyRTE
of the UK’s vacillating position as the protocol was developed & agreed as observed by the top NI civil servant charged with riding that particular bronco.
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Tánaiste
@LeoVaradkar
tells event in Dublin tonight that direct rule from London not a viable long-term option for NI if Stormont crisis continues
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Families who’ve lost people to drugs overdoses have placed 212 pairs of shoes on steps of Stormont. Each is a life lost in a year. 60 Belfast councillors invited, only Alliance’s Michael Long turned up. 90 MLAs invited only Naomi Long, Danny Donnelly & Gerry Carroll attended.
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People starting to gather for the vigil in Belfast for Ashling Murphy.
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Angry scenes at Belfast City Hall as pro and anti-immigrant protests face off. Public order police now being brought in
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Never thought I’d write this or get to say it on air at the BBC. “Now you’re going to listen to me big balls”. Such is the crazy world of the RHI Inquiry:
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That’s a wrap from
#Cop26
for
@rtenews
my thanks to
@G_Broadcast
for the tea & counsel &
@AislingTM
for bringing the average age way down & contributing technical wizardry. Away for a wee lie down
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First time in Mourne Park Wood, Co Down since public access restored after 500 yrs of private ownership. Delightful walk by Whitewater River. A great purchase by
@WoodlandTrust
& one which everyone can now enjoy.
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Ooh. Big slap for Minister Arlene Foster from the barrister representing civil servants in a closing submission to the
#rhi
inquiry. "They're not dancing about on the distinction between accountability and responsibility. They accept both".
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Statement by Armagh Banbridge Craigavon council on alleged involvement of employee in video mocking murder of Michaela McAreavey
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Location in Mournes where
@niwnews
will plant 30k native trees under guiding hand of
@WoodlandTrust
. Wider plan is 1m trees on its estate in next 10yrs. Part of
@daera_ni
push for 18m more trees in NI by 2030. We’re one of least wooded areas in Europe.
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Hundreds attend Omagh rally to oppose the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell & any return to violence.
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Here’s a great shot of the Belfast starlings back after lighting changes at Albert Bridge as I’ll be discussing on this evening’s programme with
@NatureRTE
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The glamour. Live from a bin near you 😂
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A dear friend died today. Seamus Kelters was a man of exemplary journalistic integrity. Our profession is the poorer for his passing
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Biggest cheer of the night at ABC count for this man. Eamon McNeill elected for the SDLP after 22 years of trying & at his fourth election. Says he’s overwhelmed.
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A round of applause at the
@uuponline
conference in memory of John & Pat Hume and their role in delivering peace during address by
@TomTugendhat
@SDLPlive
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Some images from tonight’s anti-protocol rally in Lurgan. Jeffrey Donaldson, Jim Allister & Jamie Bryson to address the crowd.
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Clearing up underway in Belfast after several businesses attacked and burned overnight as disorder continue after anti-immigrant rally & march. Several owners say they won’t reopen.
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Crowds gathering in Belfast for the Lá Dearg rally to demand Irish language rights in NI. Bill expected from British Government this week.
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The
@niassembly
has declared a climate emergency and called for the establishment of an independent environmental protection agency. It voted 48 in favour 27 against on a SF/GP amendment.
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DAERA confirms there'll be no new checks on food or animal imports from the Republic of Ireland from Day 1 should there be a no-deal Brexit. Confirmation comes in letter from perm sec to chair of
@CommonsNIAC
. Position confirms earlier stated approach of UK govt.
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The battle between the BBC vision mixer and Stop Brexit Man reaches balletic proportions. Wide shot tight shot wide shot tight shot.
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BBC News - County Antrim: Sixty rare orchids pop up in school meadow
@donnarainey4
@bsbi_ireland
@ukorchids
@conway_rachel
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EU agrees UK third country listing. Ensures exports of livestock and products of animal origin can legally continue in event of no-deal. Also means horse movements can continue. Without the listing no export of animals or POAO would have been possible in no-deal scenario
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Looking forward to the new role & working alongside you, Vincent.
Absolutely delighted to welcome
@TVconormac
to
@rtenews
team in Belfast as new Northern Correspondent. Fantastic journalist and one of life’s nice people
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@davidlynas2
@bbcnewslineDT
@BBCNewsNI
@G_Broadcast
@dohertypj
@PiComms
@LauraHoganTV
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Fringe benefits of the Agriculture brief for
@BBCNewsNI
. Covid compliant cream teas in the open-sided cattle shed. Yum yum
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On
@bbcnewsline
I’m in Portaferry where a plan to fell 14 trees to provide 58 extra car parking spaces faces opposition.
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Families mark the 30th anniversary of the Teebane Massacre in Co Tyrone. Eight Protestant workmen were killed & six other men injured by an IRA roadside bomb. Families oppose UK govt plans for Troubles amnesty legislation.
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The 2 successful
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candidates elected to ABC Council. Eoin Tennyson & Peter Lavery put it down to campaigning on local issues & frustration at political stagnation. First Alliance councillors on this supercouncil & a significant result
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Working on a piece for end of Six One
@rtenews
to reflect a tumultuous week for the people of Creeslough. It’s a beautiful county close to my heart. There’s some beautiful camerawork by
@dohertypj
&
@G_Broadcast
. I hope we’ve done it justice.
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Police investigating armed hijacking & security alert that disrupted Simon Coveney speech in Belfast Friday have arrested a 38 yr old woman & recovered a gun,drugs & large sum of cash during searches in Ballysillian/Springmartin. PSNI believe UVF was involved.
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A wee pic of the UK/EU border from the western Mournes. That's the EU over there
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There’s a Belfast man behind the camera in the BBC’s Kyiv bunker. Outstanding work
@DeeMcIlveen
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Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill lays a wreath at the Belfast Cenotaph in memory of soldiers of the British Army who died at the Somme. Says she wants to demonstrate that she can be a First Minister for all.
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On
@bbcnewsline
with
@bbcnewslineDT
winner of
@wainwrightprize
for nature writing
@naturalistdara
reads from his book & explains how a love of nature has helped him. And judge
@JuliaBradbury
tells us how his writing can help others connect with the natural world.
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The RHI inquiry report will be published on Friday 13th March 2020 it has just been announced.
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Fantastic conservation story about one of our rarest Irish birds. Credit to
@AntrimLens
& the other volunteers working to build the barn owl population.
Efforts are being made in the North to increase the barn owl population after decades of decline. Four barn owls were ringed in Co Antrim last night following efforts to encourage the owls back to the area by putting up nesting boxes and by doing supplementary feeding.
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Big crowds at Spelga Dam near Hilltown tonight walking the sunken road & bridge revealed by the dropping water levels.
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Bruising afternoon for ex DUP SPAD Andrew Crawford at
#RHI
Inquiry. His advance circulation of confidential govt papers to interested parties laid bare.
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The UK govt will introduce its Identity & Language Bill (NI) in the Commons tomorrow. It’s not an Irish Language Act but it gives the language official recognition for the first time
@rtenews
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People whose homes are affected by Mica protest as Taoiseach arrives to give a speech in Derry
@rtenews
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Police searching for the killer of Lurgan woman Natalie McNally have seized a car in Lisburn/Castlereagh for examination & carried out door to door enquiries in the same area. Natalie was 15 wks pregnant when she was stabbed to death 3 wks ago
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A pleasant hour spent chasing bees around more than 40 rare orchids that have turned up at a Co Antrim school meadow. More
@bbcnewsline
#dontmowletitgrow
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Striking public sector workers making their way to a rally at Belfast City Hall. Thousands of teachers, nurses and other health staff out today.
@rtenews
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In evidence to the
#RHI
inquiry former DUP Spad Timothy Cairns says politics is a "grubby world". Inquiry chair responds by saying "that's something of an understatement if you don't mind me saying so."
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He sang me a soft little song of thanks, ruffled his feathers crapped on my hand & flitted 😂
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Late Late Show catching the mood of the country tonight 👏🏻
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Belfast to get new 12km greenway costing £5m
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Crowds streaming into Lurgan Pk ahead of the rally for 32yr old Natalie McNally - the pregnant woman stabbed to death in the town before Christmas. Organised by
@NWCI
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