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Bestselling author of ‘John Hume : The Persuader’ | Journalist | Event Host | Cameo role in new series of BBC ‘ Blue Lights’. Contact :
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Ticket Alert :
Delighted to be interviewing
@alan_books
on Saturday 23 March in Belfast.
Part of
@ImagineBelfast
Festival.
Tickets 👇👇👇👇
On Saturday 23rd March, Alan Johnson will be speaking at
@CrescentArts
in Belfast. He will discuss his political career and his views on current political affairs with award-winning journalist
@StepWalkTV
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Cover reveal : I am delighted that my biography of John Hume entitled ‘The Persuader’ will be published by
@Gill_Books
later this year.
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Thanks for all your lovely messages. Time for new adventures. Here is the last 34 years in 60 seconds.
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Always in the picture. Today at a social distance we said goodbye to
@markdevenport
Au Revoir MD
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The Alliance result in North Antrim in the heartland of unionism is an amazing result.
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Breaking :
@BBCNewsNI
understands that members of the military who are medically trained are to be brought in to help hospital staff in NI cope with Covid.The Min of Defence have agreed to the request from
@RobinSwannMoH
More details on
@BBCNewsNI
and
@BBCevex
and
@bbcnewsline
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It is sad today to see our friend and colleague
@markdevenport
leaving
@BBCNewsNI
He is the greatest journalist I have ever worked with. Also the nicest and kindest person I have ever sat beside at work. Calm,unflappable and generous .A big loss.Was it something I said ?
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Three years since I conducted my first interview - ‘The Persuader’ has finally arrived. Very excited to finally pick up a copy in Dublin from
@Gill_Books
- it will be in bookshops everywhere - very soon !
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I am thrilled to announce that John Hume : ‘The Persuader’ which will be published by
@Gill_Books
in October is now available to pre order.
Some pre ordering links to follow.
@CormacKinsella
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The North Down MP
@StephenFarryMP
says the decision by the UK Govt not to issue an apology to the Ballymurphy families is “ shameful”
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Breaking : Hotels, bars and cafes could open in NI on July 3 if Executive backs the plan tomorrow. Caravans and holiday lets open from June 26 if self contained. The plan being brought by Economy Minister
@DianeDoddsMLA
More on
@bbcnewsline
shortly and
@BBCNewsNI
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I asked Lord Tebbit about Lord Patten calling the DUP deal a "bung". He said I would like to "put a bung in Lord Patten".
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Arlene Foster : “There are people in NI with a British identity, others are Irish, others are Northern Irish, others are a mixture of all three and some are new and emerging. We must all learn to be generous to each other, live together and share this wonderful country.”
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Communities Minister Dierdre Hargey and Finance Minister Conor Murphy and Tom Daly of the GAA at Casement Park. Dierdre Hargey says new ground is top priority.
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After a day visiting the bookshops of Dublin it is time to stop and take in the view.
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Happy New Year.🥳
2023 was quite the change.
Left the BBC after 34 years. 🎥
Published a Christmas bestseller and met hundreds of people at book events across Ireland.
Thank you to everyone who bought the book, sold it, or came to the events.
Here is to a great 2024. 📚
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Stormont debate on Covid restrictions : The TUV leader
@JimAllister
admits he is not a golfer but asks his fellow MLAs “ where is the logic in closing our golf courses ? “.
He says lockdown restrictions have “ enslaved “ people .
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One of the good guys left BBC NI today. Warm, funny, wise, sure footed and a great journalist. Best of luck
@WillLeitch
He embodied public service broadcasting and was a strong advocate for
@NUJofficial
Enjoy the next chapter, Brother.
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How wonderful is this. Captivating.
The oldest known footage of Belfast, Northern Ireland, filmed in 1897.
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Wonderful news - the missing Bangor woman Sally Martin has been found safe and well in Bangor town centre - loads of neighbours and police joined the search.Happy ending.
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Worth a read today.
I just learned I only have months to live. This is what I want to say - The Boston Globe
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So
@NOALIBISBOOKS
in Belfast just ran out of signed copies of ‘ John Hume : The Persuader’ … luckily I was passing today - normal service has been restored ! 😂
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On his way to a meeting about Coronavirus The Taoiseach says the virus does not recognise borders. Says the issue in Ireland is complicated by the fact that there are 2 jurisdictions. Pic by
@vincekearney
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A wonderful man. Full of kindness and grace who had a wealth of knowledge. I could listen to him all day. We have lost a national treasure.
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Irish Labour leader Brendan Howlin says final deal on Brexit must be put to a referendum.
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Never got a prize at
@ballymenaacadem
Failed more O levels than I passed - but I will take this.
Thank you Ballymena book buyers.
@WatBallymena
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Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge: No feasibility study commissioned
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Delighted to launch “ John Hume: The Persuader ” in Derry tonight. Full house at the Great Hall in Magee. Picture by
@CormacKinsella
@Gill_Books
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New :
@BBCNewsNI
understands all primary school children will return to class on Monday March 22.
The Exec has backed the plan put forward by the Education Minister Peter Weir. All schoolchildren across primary and post primary sectors are to return to class on Mon 12 April.
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At PMQs DUP MP Ian Paisley says the protocol “ has zero support from unionists” and says a “one sided solution will not stand “.
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DUP peer Lord Hay has criticised the Home Office saying he is being discriminated against in his attempts to obtain a British passport. Born in Donegal he is resident in NI. Says UK citizenship would cost £1300 which is “ insensitive “ and says that “goes against the grain “.
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Plans to create exclusion zones banning anti- abortion protests have been progressed at Stormont after receiving the backing of MLAS. A bill brought by the Green Party leader Claire Bailey aims to protect staff and women accessing services.
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Extracts from “ The Persuader” in today’s Irish Times. The book is now available in bookstores.
#buyanewspaper
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Book Tour dates.
A massive thanks to
@MarkCarruthers7
@markdevenport
@endamcclafferty
@skydavidblevins
@courthousevenue
@CraicTheatre
@watersidetheatr
@NOALIBISBOOKS
@Gill_Books
@MiriamOCal
@DublinBookFest
Rostrevor Lit Fest St Patrick Centre
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Today the portrait of Seamus Mallon has been moved to the floor of the Great Hall at Stormont.
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Stormont sources have told
@BBCNewsNI
that the
@niexecutive
has just agreed that hairdressers and barbers can reopen on Monday July 6.
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More pictures from tonight’s Derry launch of “ John Hume : The Persuader ” Full house at Great Hall in Magee.
@Gill_Books
@CormacKinsella
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Second
@GreenPartyNI
candidate elected for Belfast City Council. Anthony Flynn ( with rainbow flag ) elected in Ormiston.
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Being told the wording on the motion being signed by
@duponline
representatives says the undersigned “ with regret no longer have confidence in Mrs Foster or the leadership “. This is an attempt to remove Arlene Foster and Lord Dodds.
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The Economy Minister
@DianeDoddsMLA
says the DUP boycott on north south meetings will continue. She describes Irish Govt as the “ cheerleaders “ for the protocol.Says it can not be “ business as usual “.
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UUP leader
@SteveAikenUUP
“Public confidence is key in any democracy. If lawmakers like Sinn Fein, are able to very publicly flout the rules and regulations that the entire community was being urged to abide by, then we are in a very bad place indeed. “
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The Health Min
@RobinSwannMoH
warns about leaving the lockdown too soon and says we should not “ rush out “ of this one only to “ rush into “ another one.
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Link to pre order ‘ The Persuader’ my biography of John Hume. It is published in October.
#Amazon
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Senior SF source and DUP source both saying John Finucane next MP for North Belfast.
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This is worth 1.42 of your time.
💪 The moment Ireland beat the All Blacks
Listen to the final seconds as
@IrishRugby
made history by beating New Zealand in Dublin
👉
#IREvNZL
@bbcradioulster
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The BBC understands that the Dept of Heath has put forward a paper that could see the reopening of some retail in mid April. The paper suggests that new and second hand car retailers, motor home dealers, car washes, garden centres and plant nurseries could open from April 12.
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I am back .. for a limited time only !
Talking to
@markdevenport
shortly on the wireless.
@bbcradioulster
catch on
@bbcsounds
@Gill_Books
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Speaking at Stormont
@JimAllister
says unionists are facing another “ humiliation “ in talks . Says there is no need for Irish Language Act. Says it is about “de Britishising “ Northern Ireland.
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John Hume was minutes away from resignation in 1992. He was about to release a statement to the media when Mark Durkan dramatically intervened. This story which has remained secret for decades appears in my new book called The Persuader.
See
@SJAMcBride
in
@TheSundayIndo
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Got to keep your hand in !
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Happy Christmas 🎄
Thanks to everyone who contributed to the book this year.
To those who bought it, sold it and promoted it - I am very grateful.
To those who reviewed it and came to the launches and public events - Thank You ❤️
See you in 2024.
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The Alliance Leader
@naomi_long
has arrived at the count centre. “ We want to remain in the EU “ she tells the media.
#EP2019
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The Current leader
@DUPleader
has just voted. Afterwards she said “ I voted for the person who will bring the Democratic Unionist Party forward and I think that is very obvious “
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A big smile from
@dhoneyford
He is confident now of becoming an MLA in Lagan Valley. Official confirmation coming soon.
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Asked the lovely hotel receptionist in Liverpool for the loan of a brolly in case it rained during TV broadcast. Love her sense of humour.
@Tracey_utv
@KenReid_utv
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I like this a lot
@steve1anderson
: Election fever grips the Capital
http://t.co/sZCtnLpnra
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Speaking at Stormont
@NicholaMallon
says those in the front line against Covid 19 are often “ the lowest paid”. She says after this crisis there needs to be a debate about the “ type of public services we want”.
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Delighted to be working with
@DonnaTraynorTV
on Monday 27 November at the Europa Hotel in Belfast.
We will be chatting about the life and legacy of John Hume. Tickets
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Very sorry to read this. Hugh Russell was one of the nicest guys you would ever meet out at press events. Funny, charming and full of craic. A brilliant boxer, top rate photographer and a gentleman.
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The
@uuponline
MLA
@BeattieDoug
says he was born a “ straight man “ and no therapy can make him a “ gay man “. Speaking in the Assembly as he puts forward motion to ban conversion therapy. Says process needs to be stopped as it is “ cruel and inhumane”.
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Breaking : The Executive has agreed to reopen theatres and concert halls. Audience members must purchase tickets in advance and must have allocated seating and social distancing of one metre will be required. More on
@bbcradioulster
Evening Extra now.
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The TUV leader
@JimAllister
on
@edwinpootsmla
“Not only did Sinn Fein treat him as a small boy - dictating when and how his First Minister would be able to take office - but, now, red-faced, he has somersaulted into line.”
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Speaking in Commons reacting to
@trussliz
speech
@columeastwood
says the Govt are “riding roughshod “ over people. He asks whether people “ will ever trust this government again “.
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DUP MLA
@paulfrewDUP
has branded regulations aimed to fight Covid 19 as " extensive, sweeping and draconian ".
Paul Frew said the powers should not be extended.
MLAs were debating extending powers to fight Covid 19 by six months until September 2022.
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Lady Hermon to stand down as North Down MP she says , “my priorities for the next few years are to spend my time at home in Northern Ireland to see more of my family and to step back from the frontline of public life.”
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The PM says the double jobbing amendment in the Lords is being withdrawn
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That’s settled then.
Best performance of the Six Nations 2024.
From the Toy Show to the Aviva, young Stevie Mulrooney is on the up ☘️
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I know there are many other pressing issues to consider today but if you are interested in a 30 minute diversion - this is a fascinating tale. Today at 12 on
@bbcradioulster
: Former Belfast MP with a link to Hitler
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As expected the
@allianceparty
MLA
@StephenFarryMLA
is the party’s candidate in North Down. He says
“It is simple – in this election in North Down it will come down to a straight fight between Alliance for Remain and the DUP for a hard Brexit .”
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The SDLP Leader
@columeastwood
says people should take President Higgins “at his word “ if he says he can not attend an event next month with the Queen.Colum Eastwood says President Higgins has a track record of reconciliation.
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At Stormont
@SDLPlive
say the way to break the log jam over language rights and marriage equality issue is to suspend the Petition of Concern for lifetime of Stormont session.
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The UUP leader
@BeattieDoug
has warned that if Stormont collapses important legislation like the Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims Bill will fall.
He said MLAs need to “ please think about our children “.
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Breaking : Former DUP MLA
@BrendaAhale
says the move against Arlene Foster was a “political assassination “
She says party activists are angry and there could be a price to pay at the polls. More
@BBCNewsNI
and
@bbcnewsline
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There is a political story brewing but Larry is having a cat nap.
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The DUP MP Jim Shannon says
@sinnfeinireland
should pay the legal costs from the recent Troubles pension court case.
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In Ormiston
@allianceparty
are really confident of bringing in a third seat with Sian O’Neill.
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And so it begins ..
Always exciting to pop into a bookshop to sign copies. Happy to sign in any bookstore. Began in Belfast at one of our finest. Call in at
@NOALIBISBOOKS
to get a signed copy.
@Gill_Books
@CormacKinsella
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It’s
#BookWeekNI
So why don’t you buy a book ?
This is
@LittleAcornsBks
in Derry. Great selection of local books
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The four local Remain parties SF, SDLP, Alliance and Greens who travelled to Brussels last week have asked for a joint meeting with the PM on Brexit.
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On her way into a meeting of political leaders - North and South
@moneillsf
repeats her call for school closures. Says the time is now and says this is about “ people not politics “.
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Lots of talk of a Green gain in Lisnasharragh at the expense of the UUP.
@GreenPartyNI
very confident . Here Green councillor Anthony Flynn elected yesterday with Lisnasharragh hopeful Brian Smyth.
#Le19
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Sorry to hear about the death of County Down man Martin Charters. Born in 1921 he told his life story on True North : The First Generation. It was a pleasure to spend time with him. An RAF wartime veteran, he was full of fun and kindness. Condolences to his family.
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Tonight
@moneillsf
says
“The DUP leader needs to confirm whether he will be attending the forthcoming North South Ministerial meeting as the DUP boycott cannot be allowed to continue.”
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Family affair. The wonderful Barbara McCann and her talented brother Tony. Filming for
@utv
and
@bbcnewsline
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Thank you to everyone
who has bought “ John Hume: The Persuader ”.
It is now in the Top Ten.
Number 9 - that will do fine !
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Colum Eastwood says his party does not have a mandate for government so will not replace Nichola Mallon in the Executive.
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