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How lovely to be in front of the fire watching the wonderful Joe Mahon in Derrygonnelly. Such wonderful history in rural Fermanagh.

@john_mccavitt Get well soon old friend

So sad to attend my good friend William Boyles today. A big guy with a big heart. RIP

@FeileBelfast Looking forward to this.

Tom Hartley's Final Series of Belfast City Cemetery Tours After more than a quarter of a century leading unforgettable tours of Belfast City Cemetery, this year marks the final time Tom Hartley will guide Féile audiences through the graves and stories that have shaped our city. One of the original architects behind Féile’s resounding growth and success, Tom is a celebrated local historian, author, and former Lord Mayor of Belfast. His political and community leadership has always gone hand in hand with his deep-rooted commitment to the arts, local history, storytelling and showcasing the best of, and often the unknown, tales of Belfast. For over 25 years, Tom has researched and written the story of Belfast through its burial grounds, bringing the stories of our city’s past to life. Tom’s unmatched historical insight, political awareness and storytelling has not only educated thousands but has ensured that new generations understand the city’s rich, complex, and often overlooked heritage. Through his work, the lives of hundreds of ordinary and extraordinary Belfast citizens, from poets to paupers, to rebels and reformers, buried in our cemeteries have been remembered, revalued, and passed on to new generations. All Tour dates: Sat 2nd, Sun 3rd, Wed 6th, Thu 7th, Fri 8th & Sat 9th August Beginning at 1pm Cost: £7.00 pay at gate with exact change Enquiries: walksinthepast@gmail.com

Not often such a traffic jam at Manoo! Annual truck run held up.

Sad to hear of the untimely death of Tommy Gallagher Belleek. Always a gentleman and a leader. My thoughts are with Eileen and family. RIP.

@niexecutive Such an uplifting event and great atmosphere

Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly and Junior Minister Aisling Reilly attended the annual Day of Reflection Service in St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast. The event is organised by the Corrymeela Community and Belfast Cathedral and bring together leaders from across society to stand with victims and survivors to mark our collective hurt and commit to ensuring that we do not return to the violence of the past.

This scheme has sat and sat so good to see some movement. HOWEVER press release says lower down that construction won’t begin until 2030/31 so nothing new for travellers. It’s really just an admission that it’s sat for so long that the planning docs now need updated.

Privileged to attend this excellent service today in St Anne's Cathedral Belfast. Much food for thought.

And the finished result!

Nothing beats the smell of a good field of hay on the home farm.

@NIPrisons @PrisonArts1 What a beautiful thoughtful gift.

Director General Beverley Wall presented Europris and ICPA with a gift to mark the end of the Correctional Research Symposium in Belfast. The original painting was commissioned through @PrisonArts1 and depicts many of the city’s famous landmarks. 1/2

@nirwnnews @UlsterUni @jrf_uk @WRC_NI Huge issue. Helen was brilliant on BBC NI today. We need joined up long-term planning to succeed

NIRWN @UlsterUni for a @jrf_uk seminar on "Poverty & Disability: The Pathways to Work" where we discussed the anticipated impact in NI of the UK Government’s Pathways to Work Green Paper and explored operational and policy options and the impact of changes to Disability benefits.

Read it once a year in an evening. Always find something new. A pleasure in a challenging world.

Fancy helping deliver and be part of one of the biggest fundraising events around? Volunteer route marshals required for this year's Belfast City Marathon. Any individuals, clubs, businesses, or groups interested, then see below ⤵️

Damp & Mould will continue to be an important debating topic, regardless of the design and condition of homes - education, prevention and cure applies to all stakeholders in the challenge to provide safe and healthy homes. Book at: nifha.org/whats-happenin…

Have been informed electric should be back on tonight - now shifted to Monday night. Rural not a priority it seems.

Well day 8 without electricity. Quite a surreal experience and makes you appreciate the graft of life of those living in the past.

Bawnacre is available today during normal opening hours as a community service with free showers, tea & phone charging for anyone in need