John McMullan

Vice Chair NI Housing Executive; Chair @SocEntNI ; interested in SocEnt, Social Impact, Social Investment & Circular Economy retweets not an endorsement

[Michelle O’Neill @moneillsf]

Two leaders who have turned up for the community. Thank you Tracy for your leadership in your year as mayor and Ádh mór Róis-Máire for your year ahead 👏👏

[John McMullan @JohnSocEnt]

A swimming outcome.

[Carl Whyte @CarlJWhyte]

Interesting thread on public pools in sun-baked Madrid.

The Spanish capital has 1 municipal pool per 140,00 people.

In Belfast we have 10 public pools (11 once Girdwood is opened) - which is roughly 1 pool per 35,000 people. And we've a lot less sun to deal with!

These are the services ratepayers, in my experience, are happy to fund and support.

[Ireland's Trees & Mythology @Tree_Folklore]

Despite its association with ill-intentioned witches and mischievous fairies, it was once believed that an Elder tree planted beside your home would keep evil at bay 🌳🧚🏻

In Scotland, the Elder was considered second only to the Rowan when it came to warding off malevolent spirits, curses and ill fortune 💀✨

Yet while folklore cast it as both a perpetrator and guardian against supernatural threats, the Elder has always quietly protected something far more tangible and important.

Its creamy white flowers, radiant at the minute, provide nectar and pollen for a host of insects, while its dark autumn berries are a valuable food source for birds preparing for winter 🐝🦋

Feared and reversed in equal measure and woven into centuries of folklore...all the while supporting the wildlife around it 🪄

[Irish News Business @irishnewsbiz]

New coffee venture OCCO to open in Warrenpoint this week creating 13 jobs https://t.co/B1PBB9hlDT

[John McMullan @JohnSocEnt]

Let's ensure that we invest in building technology economic resilience into our rebalanced economy.

[Pivotal @pivotalpolicy]

"NI needs an AI skills strategy focused not only on technical expertise but also on adaptability and lifelong learning." A new Pivotal Platform guest blog from @ruthanned880 , @DJordan_Econ, Seán McDonald & @ProfJohnTurner - of the NI Productivity Forum. https://t.co/RFudgmRMX8

[John McMullan @JohnSocEnt]

That's the way to do it.

[Claire Hanna @ClaireHanna]

Loved to see this human and warm exchange, well done to both councillors.

Tracy Kelly has been an excellent mayor agus go n-éirí leat Róis-Márie for the year ahead

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

Today, I signed an Executive Order temporarily repealing bedtimes in the City of New York so that kids of all ages can watch our team in the NBA Finals.

As Mayor, you’re forced to make many difficult decisions. This was not one of them.

Go Knicks.

[John McMullan @JohnSocEnt]

Never been my experience, but then I'm a local.

[Paul Gosling @PaulGosling1]

I'm in Belfast. I have to remind myself the social rules are different from Derry's. You don't say hello or look at someone unless you are related to them, or went to school with them. Preferably both.

[JPCampbellBiz @JP_Biz]

Belfast-based accountancy & advisory firm Muldoon is joining Azets, the international accountancy and business advisory group. Continues the trend of independents being rolled up into bigger advisory networks.

[John McMullan @JohnSocEnt]

Good news indeed.

[JPCampbellBiz @JP_Biz]

The chief executive of Camlin says the NI footprint of the business could double or triple in a short number of years as Siemens pours in investment.

[The Best @TheBestqueenx]

Two victories: she won the match and she won when she transformed her opponent's sadness into a smile.

We have much to learn from kids.

[John McMullan @JohnSocEnt]

Good luck with your new adventure.

[Leona O'Neill @LeonaONeill1]

I'm leaving academia today after six years at UU to focus full-time on directing MediaStrong.
What began as an idea became an international organisation helping newsrooms build healthier cultures.
This is a leap of faith, but one I'm excited to take. Adventure awaits. Onwards!

[Economy NI @Economy_NI]

Economy Minister Dr @CArchibald_SF has welcomed a £5m investment by Portadown based Kestrel Foods, supporting growing international demand for its premium chocolate snack ranges.

Supported by £350k from @InvestNI through its Agri-Food Investment Initiative, the investment will drive growth and jobs.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/I73uCaWzPd

[Ireland's Trees & Mythology @Tree_Folklore]

An abandoned hockey pitch showing that sometimes the most beautiful places are the one's that we have abandoned.

Seas of white clover, Cat's-ear, Columbine, Broom and countless other plants and wildflowers nod in the breeze and buzz with life ✨

There was once little more than gravel but now there bees humming, hoverflies drifting between flowers and a real richness of life 🐝💛

All it took was a little time and giving nature a little space ⏳

[John McMullan @JohnSocEnt]

I take no joy in knowing where the Arsenal final penalty kick ended up.

[China pulse 🇨🇳 @Eng_china5]

While the world argues about AI replacing jobs, an old Chinese craftsman casually turns steaming wood into a solid stool in minutes... with no nails, no glue, and no machines doing the hard work.

Just heat, skill, and centuries of tradition that still leave millions impressed.

[Ireland's Trees & Mythology @Tree_Folklore]

Witches were once believed to transform into hares in order to escape the attentions of pitchfork wielding villagers 🔥

A potion made from this tiny flower "The Harebell" assisted them in their transformation 🐰💜

#FolkloreSunday

[Paul Gosling @PaulGosling1]

'No IPAS center here' 'owners are f...ing dead' 'all workers are targets'. This graffiti is massively worrying.

[Department for Infrastructure @deptinfra]

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed the appointment of AtkinsRéalis to provide design and construction management services for the Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2 project.

https://t.co/tlURJBaohl