Happily retired after 28 yrs in police. Now facilitating workshops on reconciliation and trauma.occasional writer. animal mad 😍I’ll call out ALL wrongs NUJ
So Kristina McAuley and Marcus Gray never questioned my cancer diagnosis? Be prepared for a VERY long thread with screenshots of how these two have behaved….And madam I will only address this ONCE, not carry on like you usually do. See when I say something I make sure I’ve proof
After 7 Yrs of medical training, my good friend has been struck off after 1 minor indiscretion.slept with 1 of his patients & now can no longer work in the profession that he loves.
What a waste of time and 7 years of training.
A genuinely nice guy & a brilliant vet.🤣🤣
Omagh 1998. RIP 31 innocent souls. ‘Even though I never found out what your name was, whether you survived or not, what you looked like in your entirety- I’ll never forget you, the girl who wore the striped sock and had blue nail varnish on her toes….. I’ll always remember you’
“ Even though I never found out what your name was, whether you survived or not, what you looked like in your entirety- I’ll never forget you, the girl who wore the striped sock and had blue nail varnish on her toes….. I’ll always remember you”
#omagh
15/8/98
I am retired from police nearly 3 years..... there were the odd times when I cringed watching news when I was still serving but NEVER have I rolled my eyes and been mortified as much as the last 2 years.... It seems that it’s just been one huge blunder after another! 🙈
Whoever or whatever you believe in, spare a thought tomorrow morning. Dad gets his mri of pancreas to see how badly cancer has spread. Consultant ringing me around 1 pm (I’m assuming with result!) 💔💔
Ok people of the Shankill…. Everyone has been awfully quiet about the yobs intimidating and (as far as I heard assaulted) the delivery lad on the bike… if it was a Protestant boy you would all be shouting from rooftops. No condemnation? Anyone?? Hello?? 😢
I’m having difficulty understanding why the attempted murder of police is wrong now, but was justified during the conflict. I genuinely need to know. If you’re a Republican and can explain I’m willing to listen and try to understand. Doesn’t need to be in public, just DM.
So after a very long day ..... The consultant COULD’NT find the tumour!! He literally can’t believe it - Not even a scrap could be sent for biopsy 😁😁😁😁 There is a God 😇 Can’t tell you how lucky and blessed I feel tonight - thank you all for good wishes and prayers
If anyone is threatened by JB with court, just come to me and I’ll gladly provide evidence that the same fellow has consistently lied on social media and his blog about various things to assist you.
All I can say is - where the hell are the parents? If I saw my kids on video clips I’d be out there trailing them in by the ears!!! Police and court would be the least of their worries!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬
Please forgive me for this but I’m bursting with pride.... my baby girl has now got offers to do Law at Queen’s, Ulster University, John Moore’s Liverpool, University of Liverpool 😍😍😍
Folks, my gorgeous funny loving dad is going through major surgery tomorrow (kidney cancer - removal of his kidney) but as he’s 79, diabetic and also has vascular disease this is a surgery he may not come out of. Please please pray to whoever, whatever you have faith in ❤️🤞🤞
Tonight I am numb with sadness and shock. Another former colleague has taken his own life..... a complete gentleman. He found my good friend Ian when I took his life. The ripple effect of trauma just keeps seeping out.... RIP JC 💔
Is
@BelTel
the only newspaper to cover the firing of shots in Derry last night? Seems the usual twitterati gobbing off about loyalists are might quiet about this disturbing incident.... Folks - if it’s wrong for loyalists it’s wrong for republicans No IF’S buts or MAYBE’S!! 🤬
Whoever the daft barsteward in the
@duponline
is who wore the ‘wire’, will now spend the rest of his (or her though I’ve a certain name in mind) career shitting it and being beholden to a gobshite. The second he’s told no, he’ll sink you and make up shit to misrepresent you
I approached Saoradh - 'the political wing' of the New IRA yesterday - to question them about the death of Lyra McKee and their 'unwelcomed' visit to Sallins, Co Kildare. Went exactly as I expected it to.
Remembering the 9 innocents callously murdered on this day in 1993 on the Shankill Road. For one who was there on that day, I can never forget the scenes… still hoping that the other person involved in taking those innocent lives will genuinely apologise for his deed that day.
Only in Ulster..... embarrassing that we have grown men throwing dummies out of the pram over rubber tyres...Tyres which they’d agreed (apparently!) NOT to put on bonfire in the first place, then when they get snared they squeal like babies when mummy confiscates illegal items 🙄
So it would seem I’ve encountered a bit of a health issue so whoever you pray to say a little one for me… not going to let it beat me and hopefully op (whenever that’ll be!) will be ok 👍
I’m not ashamed of my past, the profession I chose. I helped everyone and anyone who asked me for help, but I’m ashamed of the fact that people, innocent people were vilified for the states own ends. I’m for justice NOT against. 11 families have had to wait too long!
I don’t speak Irish, but can anyone tell me how a ‘sign’ is offensive? Is it because the Irish was put first? Then the English version? Am having difficulty in trying to understand how we have come to this being front page news… 🤷🏻♀️
@EricHanvey2
Eric, I’m pro EVERYONE’s rights and think I’m pretty liberal, I however feel that whenever one set of rights infringes on another’s we are coming close to having a problem. I don’t care whether trans want to be called women I really don’t but the fact is that they’re still men 🤷🏻♀️
Remembering my friend and colleague Detective Constable Louis Robinson. Abducted, tortured and murdered whilst on a fishing trip in Southern Ireland.... rest in peace my friend. 💔
@Ciindy_Dasilva
@brendanjharkin
I’d like to see the whole incident from start to finish before I’d make any judgment..... far too often a mere clip of footage doesn’t show the whole story.
Can’t thank the ulster hospital enough for the swift response to me screeching up to the doors with daddy. (Stroke) if ever there was a time for prayer it’s now 😢🙏
Wtf is a ‘lesser breed’? Hitler comes to mind and this man should watch very carefully what he says!!! Christian my ass.... bigot, Neanderthal, sectarian, inhuman, evil, stupid, arrogant, a disgrace.... but NOT Christian!! A guy I wouldn’t get sick of slapping with a wet mackerel
Willie Frazer's close friend Barry Halliday has posted a video apparently endorsing his actions, saying "if somebody's pointing a gun, why wouldn't we point a gun back?" and "I'm not going to disassociate myself &...I'm not worried about the lesser breeds":
Credit where it’s due!! Visiting Ballygowan at my aunts and passed the bonfire on waste ground - not too high and ZERO flags/emblems! Way to go lads 👏👏👏👏👏
So so proud of my baby! Studying law, has now been offered 3 jobs to support herself, funny, wise beyond her 22 years, strong and my best friend. Thank god for FaceTime lol
I’m truly gutted for
@ErvineLinda
, the school, board of governors,parents and kids. Ultimately I’m sure it was a hard decision to come to but yet again bullies have won over harmony and that is unforgivable
Can I just say something in response to
@MaryLouMcDonald
speech today. Sorry madam, but murder and taking up arms not just wrong NOW..... It ALWAYS was.... Is it only wrong now because the IRA (allegedly) don’t do it now? I’m just a tad confused as to what’s changed...
@samanthaekunke
@Ciindy_Dasilva
@brendanjharkin
Listen up buttercup, I’ve seen 12 and 14 year olds batter and stab officers - so grown man v teenager doesn’t wash with me.... so - IF the ‘child’ was doing nothing then fair enough but I’ve a feeling the whole story should be told/seen..Very very rare police choke for no reason
Hearing of another young man tragically taking his own life. A friend of my daughter.... she’s distraught and I’m so far away to comfort her. My heart breaks to think he thought there was no other way. And breaks for her to lose a friend 💔
**Calling on ALL moderate unionists,those who NEED representation come December!
There’s no point in giving even a transfer vote to
@duponline
or TUV if you want and NEED change and YES that also goes for changes to protocol.Give your votes to a party willing to work for you cont
A little warning to those who think they can shut me up by muddying my name... I hope one day a judge hears what I have to say - because I GUARANTEE I WILL come out of it better than those I’ll be naming... Every single indiscretion, lie & dirty trick to break my integrity 👍🤬
Such a diverse household we have.... parents identify as British, daughter as Irish, son and his gf as and I just identify as being a mum and ex peeler and identify as all 3! Kids say I’ve always had a split personality 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Have to giggle when republicans called me a bigot.... even though I’m critical of loyalists, republicans AND the police.... 🤣 can’t really win I guess 👍
It’s wonderful how loyalists call me a bigot when I call out their sectarian unbecoming chants and less than family friendly behaviour and at the same time republicans call me a bigot when I say I am proud to have served with impartiality and integrity in the ruc... 🤣🤣🤣
The fact that the air rifle miraculously ‘found’ by a child today was then PUT in A CHILDS hands for a cheap photo opp, just shows what the UVF in East Belfast think about the kids in their community safety. No problem peddling drugs, no problem putting guns in kids hands.
Well hospital could have been better, but then could have been a lot worse. Back again in September. Severe pre cancerous cells hopefully all removed so all good.
Even though I never found out what your name was, whether you survived or not, what you in your entirety looked like - I’ll never forget you. The girl who wore the striped sock and had blue nail varnish on her toes....❤️ Omagh 1998
It shouldn’t surprise anyone that it would seem
@BeattieDoug
is the ONLY unionist politician to utterly condemn this.. all I see on
@duponline
and
@JimAllisters
is the ra, SF SF SF! Will you take a look at yourselves and hang your heads in shame!! Your mates are THUGS! Ur vile
Ok serious question to PUL comm. Why are loyalists and I include unionists in this also so determined to fight for a government ( The British Government) who has delivered ZERO for them and in fact seems intent on stripping everything away? I just can’t get my head round it.
31 years ago today - I signed on the dotted line and became a Police Officer in the RUC.... My god where has that naive 22 year old gone.... Thank God I’m out 👍
I lived for a year while bungalow being renovated in Ballyhalbert. Loved the community atmosphere it had! This is how culture SHOULD be celebrated…. Family atmosphere safe fire or in this case beacon - well done ballyhalbert!
This day 24 years ago changed my life forever. But not in such a horrific way it changed many many hundreds perhaps thousands of others. And STILL no justice. RIP those who died and those since who’ve taken their lives because of what they’ve seen and endured.
Rotherham Council Social Services yet again cock up!!! A 15 yr old rape victim who decided to keep baby must now allow her rapist convicted for 35 YEARS to have visiting and parental rights!!! Wtf??!!! This animal shouldn’t be anywhere NEAR kids let alone his own!
If the
@duponline
are now willing to negotiate on protocol (which
@J_Donaldson_MP
has indicated) what’s stopping them taking their seats and negotiating whilst in Stormont? It’s a ridiculous argument that they won’t take seats whilst negotiations are ongoing… 🙄
Have just watched
@NetflixUK
Remastered
@MiamiShowband
. I appeal to
@ChiefConPSNI
and
@MoJGovUK
to ensure the TRUTH is told. As an ex RUC Officer my integrity cannot stop me from wanting the truth to be told.... George- for you and Gov to withhold this truth is shameful
Just finished Miami Showband Massacre. I’ve spent last couple of day crying, sobbing,smiling, in shock, questioning. One thing that hits really hard is how after all
@MiamiShowband
has been through and subsequently discovered is he still a dignified, unsectarian, man of grace.
So where are the parents of these wee scrotes? I hope that footage has been also gathered of anyone around the area PRIOR to this, and perhaps later on as well.
Your thoughts and prayers are so very much appreciated. Dad comfortable and it would seem he did have a stroke but the clot moved through by itself. His speech still very slurred but the movement is coming back in his left leg and arm. Will be in under stroke unit for a while ❤️
Tell you what kiddo.... if you actually were old enough to remember the conflict come back to me then.... just as bad as a certain young scrote glorifying the UVF’s past (non) accomplishments!
This Christmas I want to extend my personal thoughts to the families of our fallen volunteers.
We remember the sacrifice and commitment of those who went before us every single day, but at Christmas we particularly pause to remember.
Nollaig Shona Dhaoibh Go Leir ❤️🎄
So have bitten the bullet and gone all grey! Since I’m now waiting on specs for reading because at the minute I’m like a bat trying to find words on a page with sonar - I thought fk it! 🤣🤣🤣
@BeattieDoug
can unionist leaders get together,discuss how you’re going to demand the removal of sectarian garbage during the 12th? Not enough being seen by us the public by Unionist politicians to rid the disgusting acts of flying paramilitary flags, burning flags posters etc
Anyone trying to stop my car will get the same response that those who blocked roads during drumcree… and why don’t these fools block the roads in nationalist areas instead of making their own? Why? Because they’re cowards and thugs.
I’m hearing not 1 word has been spouted about the attacks on Ian Ogles family members over the weekend by the UVF mouth..... now, why would that be? Then a ‘gun’ found mysteriously and blame is attributed to criminals?
#whitewash
me thinks
Having worked within the Ardoyne and North Belfast community for 19 years, my heart goes out to anyone involved in the tragedy which has unfolded tonight. Any death is a tragedy but if children are involved makes it all the more heartbreaking-thoughts with all involved 💔
Can’t actually believe I’m saying this but I’m all about being fair. Just heard a bit of Michelle O’Neills speech in Stormont and she’s right!! The DUP are failing this region!
1/2 Just my own view but as someone who wasn’t completely against a UI, I think after comments from
@GerryKellyMLA
and that hideous creature
@PolDeBuitleir
@belfastsinnfein
have just gone back 10 years.why would I or any decent person want to share Ireland with people like them?
What kind of hideous vile creature would question someone who has cervical cancer? A word to the not-so-wise : 1) I’ll be posting pics of me in hospital after I’ve had a full hysterectomy 2) not to prove to anyone I have had cancer but 3) to prove I’m a fkg survivor of cancer!
Oh dear oh dear... was told to listen to Stephen Nolan today and bit the bullet!
@mikenesbittni
owned
@StephenFarryMP
... sorry but he faffed about and lost his rag... Not a good look! Think he owes Mike a huge apology and if not forthcoming it shows a lack of respect & integrity
Two years ago the body of
#NoahDonohoe
was found. His family are STILL waiting answers as to how that beautiful boy came to be in that storm drain, and why he died…. An agonising 2 years for his family
@FIONADONOHOE2
@NiamhDonohoe78
I’m saddened by this nonsense!! It’s a NAME for flips sake! Seeing my beloved dad last Saturday on his bedroom floor (and I honestly thought he was dying) would I have objected had someone said he’d to go to Londonderry or Derry for treatment? NO! Catch a grip folks 😡😡😡😡
Can’t believe Marley is no longer in my life.Being with me since he was 2 days old and born blind he really was a special boy. He’s buried now at my sons place. Is it possible to feel physical pain after losing a pet? I wouldn’t change a thing tho. Thanks for all your love folks
My gorgeous wee dad is 81 today!! Last year we didn’t think he’d make it! Growing up He was my rock, my friend, the calming influence . I don’t know how many years we have with him (diabetes, dementia, one kidney, vascular disease) but gonna make them count ❤️
Can anyone explain how we have a water shortage in NI, when the likes of lanzarote and even Caribbean countries don’t seem to?! Where is all the fecking rain water going to? Is that infrastructure or which dept?
Oh the UVF in EBelfast are dead hard, writing on walls in dead of night! Actually surprised the cowardly drug dealing scum can spell ‘we’.... crawl back under your rocks - it’s not folk who co-operate with police are the scourge... you lot should be purged from East Belfast! Fkrs
Not sure why
@duponline
are so offended by him not coming… They snub and criticise everything to do with Ireland refusing now to attend xborder meetings. Can’t have it every way folks…
“I am not snubbing anyone & I am not part of it because I don’t agree with it. They keep referring to me as the President of the Republic of Ireland – I am the President of Ireland" - Michael D Higgins on why he won't attend an NI centenary service.
If you ever get a chance to visit The Siege Museum ( Apprentice Boys of Derry run it) go in with an open mind... I knew nothing anyway ( I know I know I’m so ill informed!) Very very interesting and very informative ( even the girls from republican areas were in awe!)
The shite that this girl has had to go through merely for exposing the UVF for what they are is disgusting! Seems
@PoliceServiceNI
won’t do their job and take every single threat and incident of harassment seriously! Just as well this sweetheart of a lady has balls of steel!
#NorthernIreland
: What's stopping PSNI?
@trishdevlin
was again targeted on twitter by a UVF loyalist. This has become a routine occurrence. Despite several complaints the police refuses to act.
#CFWIJ
is extremely concerned about Patricia & urges authorities to ensure her safety!
Whatever your views on
@RobinSwannMoH
his speech whereby he said take your frustrations out on me not them was a breath of fresh air!! I wouldn’t like to be in your shoes sir but by god it certainly looks like you’re doing your best!! 👏👏👏👏