Sinn Féin MP John Finucane tells @cathynewman that he does not want to give any "comfort or space" for those using the Belfast knife attack for their "own narrow political agendas", after being asked about Elon Musk's call for protests
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🚨 Hi everyone. To celebrate Arsenal’s title win I'll be giving away THREE 'Champions' prints by the brilliant @matthewjiwood to three random winners
- Simply repost this to enter
Winners picked on Saturday.
(If you're not feeling lucky the prints - and loads of others - can be found here: https://t.co/718xYZwECf)
I’ve never spoken about this publicly, so bear with me.
But I want to articulate why this Premier League win for Arsenal isn’t ’just football’.
In July 2025, my son was born with a rare condition called CDH. It’s a hernia that forms in the diaphragm, which means that the major organs develop in the chest cavity.
This puts extreme pressure on the development of the lungs.
We were told throughout the pregnancy that he had a 30-40% chance of survival.
We had to wait until my partner gave birth to see whether he would make it or not.
He had life saving surgery on day 5 of his life - and we endured a 2 month stay in a hospital in London.
At times we were told that he might not make it through the night - but by the grace of god, and throughout a rollercoaster of ups and downs he survived the intensive care process.
During that time was the start of the Premier League season - and the one escape that I had was Arsenal football club.
We had been at hospital for a month, and hadn’t left the hospital grounds. We were there 24/7.
I felt so guilty leaving him, but made the choice to find a local pub and watch Arsenal’s season opening game against Man United. And for that 90 minutes, I was able to escape the pain and sadness.
Watching Arsenal become the one thing that helped me escape, even for just 90 minutes over the course of those few months.
We needed a name for my boy. Something to signify strength, courage and being brave hearted. We chose Leo.
He was born on the 19th July.
Leandro (Leo - number 19) Trossard’s goal against West Ham. That historic goal. Will forever live in a lot of people’s memories forever. For me, it felt like destiny.
Leo is now thriving. And in his first season as an Arsenal fan, he’s been spoilt.
Football means so much to all of us. This football club means so much to us. It’s more than just a game.
It shapes people’s lives, their character. It’s hope, it’s escape, it’s proof that hard work pays off.
Whatever your reason is for loving this club and loving football - enjoy every single second of this joy.
This one is for you, son.
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🚨NUA 🚨 An cás vs Polasaí Gaeilge Chomhairle Cathrach Bhéal Feirste *CAITE AMACH* ag an Bhreitheamh san Ard-Chúirt inniu.🔥💥
🚨NEW🚨 Justice McLaughlin DISMISSES Judicial Review against @belfastcc Irish Language Policy - the policy process can now continue. 👏💥
@CAJNi 🤝
🤝SEOLADH: Imeachtaí Áitiúla Cois Cuain 🤝
Tá clár cuimsitheach curtha le chéile ag Fóram na nGael agus @OirnaGaeilge ag teacht go Béal Feirste!
Tar agus bain sult as the very best community events in Béal Feirste during Oireachtas na Samhna!
🔗 https://t.co/ZbYnjbbQzv
An Ghaeilge agus an Béarla le chéile = Comhionannas
Irish and English together = Equality
English only; Irish excluded = Supremacy
Béarla amháin; Gaeilge díbeartha = Forlámhas
🚨🗣NEW: "Irish speakers pay rates across Belfast… It’s about taking Irish out of the political arena and into the community where it belongs."
🎥🎤Chief Reporter @jamesgould23 speaking to @sinnfeinireland Councillor @TomasON_SF.
He outlined his views on the Draft Irish Language Policy, saying the proposals would boost the visibility of Irish in the city and stressing that Belfast has "the most lively and energetic Irish language community in Ireland."
On staff safety concerns, he said he would always support council workers and if there are any issues they should be dealt with by the police.
Belfast City Council will debate the issue tomorrow night.
🚨🗣NEW: "Irish speakers pay rates across Belfast… It’s about taking Irish out of the political arena and into the community where it belongs."
🎥🎤Speaking to @sinnfeinireland Councillor @TomasON_SF.
🚨Tá muid ag earcú!🚨
🎧Príomh-irischraoltóir Nuachta & Cúrsaí Reatha🎙️
Spriocdháta: 15/09/25, 17:00
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