Patricia Devlin

Investigative journalist @ The Journal Investigates ➡️

[Patricia Devlin @trishdevlin]

In March this year, my niece Caitlin-Rose passed away after she was knocked down after getting off her school bus. Her mummy wants to help other children who need the help of emergency care in Caitlin-Rose’s memory.

[nwl @nwl88444048]

Patricia Devlin, probably the best crime & paramilitarism journalist in N Ireland in the 2010's, gaining the confidence of all communities who trusted her with their stories, and whose work was so detailed and authentic that it irked all sorts of criminal and paramilitary elements who issued death threats, and were in the final stages of carrying out actual attacks.

In similar situations in other countries, Italy for mafiosi coverage or Holland for organised crime, the newspaper itself would provide security and wrap-around support, and fellow journalists would be shoulder-to-shoulder in condemnation of threats. While there was some clear support for Trish, the silence from some quarters was deafening.

[Patricia Devlin @trishdevlin]

@Malachians ❤️💕

[Patricia Devlin @trishdevlin]

Solidarity in journalism can be remarkably selective. Some people are very vocal about abuse and intimidation when it suits them, yet remarkably silent when it’s happening to someone they don’t particularly like. Principles shouldn’t depend on personalities.

[Patricia Devlin @trishdevlin]

@Malachians And than you so much for your unwavering public and personal support, Phil. ❤️

[Patricia Devlin @trishdevlin]

@Criostoir1892 Thank you, Chris

[Patricia Devlin @trishdevlin]

@garfarkle1 ❤️✨

[Patricia Devlin @trishdevlin]

Having experienced serious threats and intimidation during my career, I’ve never forgotten those who stood beside me. Equally, I’ve never forgotten those who chose silence, or worse, made it personal. Solidarity means very little if it’s only extended to people you like.

[Patricia Devlin @trishdevlin]

@celtic_ma1888 Thank you Teresa x

[Patricia Devlin @trishdevlin]

RT @Criostoir1892: You got abuse for reporting the news and a lot of mainstream journalists who are outraged over minor issues seems to ign…

[Patricia Devlin @trishdevlin]

@garfarkle1 ❤️

[Patricia Devlin @trishdevlin]

@DerryNed38 It seems that quite a lot of people have short memories.

[The Journal Investigates @TJ_Investigates]

Over the next year, The Journal Investigates is looking at the issues that affect women’s lives through four topics.

[The Journal Investigates @TJ_Investigates]

NEW INVESTIGATION: Despite escaping the 'mega fires' seen in countries such as Spain and Greece, Ireland actually has one of Europe’s highest rates of wildfire overlap with protected nature sites, we can reveal https://t.co/jhLE7lxOFb

[nwl @nwl88444048]

Detailed investigation by @trishdevlin in The Journal about a 'suicide website' which facilitates the supply of 'suicide drugs' to people in Ireland. The website is linked to at least two deaths here.

UK has banned the website. If you're in Britain or N Ireland, and you enter the address in your internet browser, you're met with a message blocking access to the website.

There are calls for Coimisiun na Mean to ban the website in Ireland.

Will any politician pick this up and run with it?

[The Journal Investigates @TJ_Investigates]

New investigation: Almost half of all the speeding prosecutions that came before Ireland’s courts did not proceed any further, analysis by @trishdevlin has found.
https://t.co/yT2suIAS5t

[KRW Law Human Rights @KRWLaw]

“Killed by a serial abuser, failed by the PSNI”

Review finds PSNI afflicted by institutional misogyny and complacency, as clear warning signs were missed.

37 other victims come forward.

Our Kevin Winters is instructed by the family.

[Patricia Devlin @trishdevlin]

@mclaren_linzi Congratulations ❤️ I hope you all had an amazing day x

[Rodney Edwards @rodneyedwards]

Proud to launch The Impartial Reporter's ‘Stand With Her’ campaign to raise awareness of violence against women in Fermanagh and South Tyrone - and across Northern Ireland. Powerful stories, real voices. This journalism matters. In print and online.

[The Irish News @irish_news]

Law change will allow PSNI misconduct investigations to continue after officers leave force https://t.co/AqZ6R6vRGb