Paul Hagan

Ulster Culture Vulture in voluntary exile. All views are my own.

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

@SluggerOToole Good article @andyjpollak , thank you for sharing

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

Leaving Canada today where there is no sign of World Cup fever abaiting. An amazing atmosphere with cities and stadia full of fans, some great football too and more to come! Best wishes to all fans, organisers, volunteers & (of course) players. Very lTorucky to be part of it!

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

I literally wore the exact same top in Seattle yesterday...though I don't think I qualify as a " famous face" even by BelTel standards!

[Belfast Telegraph @BelTel]

Seattle-born rapper Macklemore (real name Ben Haggerty) has been spotted at the 2026 World Cup in the USA wearing a 1982 Northern Ireland top.
Let us know of any famous faces spotted wearing NI regalia in the comments below 👇

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

My thoughts are with the family of the murdered MP Jo Cox, 10 years on from her death. It's always worth remebering that we have #moreincommon and, as her widower Brendan commented, it's also something worth fighting to preserve

[Doug Beattie @BeattieDoug]

D-Day 6 June 1944. A day that changed the course of WW2.

We must remain grateful of that generation who gave so much, suffered incredible hardships at home and overseas.

Here in Northern Ireland, and across these islands, we should be proud of the Royal Ulster Rifles.

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

From my part of Africa to wherever you are wishing you a very #africaday

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

@mauricejblack This is a really worthy and well-written piece that deserves to be read and considered. Well done and thanks!

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

Nice to hear the town of Murphy in Santa Fé 🇦🇷 mentioned by some footballing legends this week. My wife has extended family whose ancestors founded the town. It's not particularly Irish in character, but it has certainly produced enough footballing legends of its own

[Balls.ie @ballsdotie]

Roy Keane Loved Pochettino's Anti-English Explanation On 'Irish' Hometown

He was loving it 😅
https://t.co/JGJvRvmEYG

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

Great news for sportswear giant @ONeills1918 as they announce a partnership with leading Belgian side USG @UnionStGilloise

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

As Pope Leo XIV's #apostolicjourney left #Angola this morning I was left impressed his message of hope & his committment to Africa and furthering post-conflict reconciliation. Sadly, I didn't get the best photos, but it was an amazing experience to be part of!

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Africa is a reservoir of joy and hope for the whole world. Its young people and its poor still dream; they hope still; they do not settle for what already exists. They desire to rise up again, to prepare for great responsibilities, to put themselves on the line personally. The desire for the infinite that dwells in the human heart is a principle of social transformation deeper than any political or cultural program. #ApostolicJourney #Angola

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

Here in Angola it's fair to say that excitement and expectation is brewing ahead of the Pope's arrival tomorrow afternoon

[Keir Starmer @Keir_Starmer]

28 years ago today, the Good Friday Agreement was signed, one of Labour’s proudest achievements.

Working in Northern Ireland, I saw first-hand the transformation peace brought to communities.

At a time of global instability, it reminds us that peace must be built and protected.

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

Well done to @Portadownfc for involving local football fans in combating the scourge or violence against women in NI. A really important stand to take and good way to raise awareness #notinourgame

[Portadown FC @Portadownfc]

Stand against violence towards women.

👏 30th minute
👏 30 seconds of applause

#NotInOurGame

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

A day for spies or a day for fools? Happy 1st of April

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

I can hardly believe that today is a full 10 years since the terrorist attacks in Brussels. I had a lucky escape but tragically many didn't. I'll always be thankful for the emergency services that day. The city didn't give in to panic or hatred, it will always be better than that

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

I'd never really thought about it before, but found yesterday that shamrocks seem to bloom in tropical Africa, when I noticed these poking through the cracks in my back garden. May warmth, beauty & a bit of Ireland poke through the cracks wherever you're spending #StPatricksday

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

@Rgt71Robert Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing that

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

These beautiful daffodils came out in bloom beneath the cherry blossom here in Portadown just in time for the 1st March, a nice reminder of #StDavidsDay Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus i ti, wherever you are!

[Sorcha Eastwood MP @SorchaEastwood]

⚠️The UK Foreign Office now advises AGAINST ALL but essential travel to: ⚠️

🚫Bahrain

🚫 Kuwait

🚫Qatar

🚫UAE

If you are a British national in those countries, you should shelter in place and REGISTER YOURSELF. Shelter in place means "Take cover" not just staying put- seek out appropriate means of cover if that is available- ie underground facilities.

If you need consular assistance, you can call UKG teams 24/7.

British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Palestine, Qatar and UAE can register their presence to receive direct updates from the FCDO on the situation in the Middle East.
You should continue to follow UK Foreign Office travel advice for the country you are in and the advice of the local authorities

HOW TO REGISTER- USE THIS LINK ⬇️

https://t.co/XcPhMFaVcX

[Paul Hagan @EuroHagan]

A very long time ago I taught a young Ukrainian in a primary school in Spain, who was welcomed as a local. Since 2022 it's been heartening to see so many Ukrainian children receive the education they could have missed out on due to a war none of them asked for

[BBC News NI @BBCNewsNI]

Ukrainian students who have made Northern Ireland their new home say "we love it here, but miss our old lives".
https://t.co/8NxqGGyXvz