Pangur Bán

We aim to promote respect for, and a better understanding of, Working Class life, history and culture.

[Market Development Association @MDABelfast]

Very proud of our young people 👏

[Pangur Bán @BanPangurb]

Go raibh míle maith agaibh to @DeirdreHargey and Dr Féilim Ó hAdhmaill for an inspiring conversation as we reflected on the contribution and legacy of Bobby Sands in Community Development.

A huge thank you also to Market man, Karl Hegney, for his wonderful music afterwards 👏

[Pangur Bán @BanPangurb]

🗣 'Bobby in the Community: A Living Legacy' with Dr Féilim Ó hAdhmaill and Deirdre Hargey

📆 Friday 26th July, 7pm
📍 Market Community Centre

Join us as we explore Bobby’s contribution and continuing influence on the community development tradition in Belfast.

[Market Development Association @MDABelfast]

We're co-designing a Market Education Strategy with residents and partners in QCAP. A grassroots plan for life long learning & empowerment ✊🏼

As part of this work, our residents met to discuss SEN in the community and set goals around SEN provision for children & families.

[Pangur Bán @BanPangurb]

Donations welcome for our friend Shahd and displaced family!

Details in the link below ⬇️ https://t.co/FIhT1rWPu8

@1916walkingtour

[Market Development Association @MDABelfast]

Great news!

This programme was codesigned with W5 and our residents so we're delighted to see it shortlisted 👏

[Dr. Abusalama @ShahdAbusalama]

I shared some of these stories in Belfast in a @BanPangurb event celebrating our long history of shared struggle & solidarity. I was humbled to share the platform with #BobbySands' surviving inspirational com @WalshCllr who, like my dad, continues to be a pillar of his community!

[Dr. Abusalama @ShahdAbusalama]

Bobby Sands is more present than ever. On this day in 1981, Britain murdered him, unknowing this would energise & immortalise Ireland's fight for freedom. His story resonated with oppressed people worldwide. I was born 10 years later in #Gaza, hearing his story from my dad!

[Pangur Bán @BanPangurb]

Go raibh míle maith agaibh to @WalshCllr and @ShahdAbusalama for a very moving and inspiring evening, as we reflected on the legacy of Bobby Sands and his international impact.

Part of the 'Bobby at 70: Market Bobby Sands Project'.

[Colin Harvey @cjhumanrights]

Deeply emotional evening in the Market Community Centre.

Moving reflections and powerful contributions from @ShahdAbusalama and @WalshCllr - chaired by Fionntán Hargey @MDABelfast

The enduring meaning, power and significance of global solidarity.

[The Irish News @irish_news]

In Belfast’s Market community, a photography project is using the power of art to address the deep-rooted issues of trauma, mental health, and substance abuse
https://t.co/qkgWDJAMKf

[Pangur Bán @BanPangurb]

🗣'The Global Impact of an Internationalist' with Séanna Walsh & Shahd Abusalama

Bobby Sands continues to inspire liberation movements around the world, from the struggle for national liberation in Palestine to the to building socialism in Cuba, Bobby has left an enduring legacy

[Market Development Association @MDABelfast]

The MDA will be launching our Men's Health Group in May!

🗣Learning and Socialising
🚶‍♂️Hiking Group
🤝Support Group with professional therapist through our partners in @QUBCommunities1

Join us Tuesday 30th April at 7pm to hear more about the programme!

🔸️Dinner provided

[Pangur Bán @BanPangurb]

🗣'The Global Impact of an Internationalist' with Séanna Walsh & Shahd Abusalama

Bobby Sands continues to inspire liberation movements around the world, from the struggle for national liberation in Palestine to the to building socialism in Cuba, Bobby has left an enduring legacy

[Deirdre Hargey @DeirdreHargey]

A really powerful evening listening to the experience of Laurence McKeown during the 1981 Hunger Strike.

Big thanks to @BanPangurb for organising this great event as part of their Bobby Sands at 70 education programme 👇🏼

[Pangur Bán @BanPangurb]

'In 1981 we had to stop being rebels and become revolutionaries'

A truly powerful night in the Market as Laurence McKeown reflects on his memories of the 1981 Hunger Strike accompanied by the wonderful music of Pól MacAdaim.

Go raibh míle maith agaibh to Laurence & Pól 👏

[Pangur Bán @BanPangurb]

🗣'Hunger for Justice'
A History of the 1981 Hunger Strike in Song & Story with Laurence McKeown & Pól MacAdaim

📆 Friday 19th April, 7pm

The 1981 Hunger Strike is one of the defining moments in modern Irish history. Join us as we reflect on those tragic days in song and story.

[Market Development Association @MDABelfast]

Last night we gathered as a community to launch 'The Market: A People's Tapestry'

We're so proud of all those who took part, shared their stories & helped us break the stigma & silence around trauma & substance use. Truly powerful stuff!

View in Royal Avenue until end of April

[Market Development Association @MDABelfast]

🔸️Tackling Substance Use Programme

📆 Tuesday 9th April, 7pm
📍 Market Community Centre

The programme will equip our community with the tools & information to better understand substance use issues.

Join us for the introduction night with @QUBCommunities1 to hear more!

[Market Development Association @MDABelfast]

Market people past and present are invited to attend the launch of 'The Market: A People's Tapestry'

Over the past number of months we've been working with residents and @QUBCommunities1 exploring life in the Market and creating a photographic exhibition together 📸

Bígí linn!