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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 10/08/2026

East Belfast built this city once. Now it needs a candidate who’ll fight to rebuild it: introducing Brian Smyth, our 2027 Green Assembly candidate. 1/3

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 10/08/2026

East Belfast is struggling, and it's time someone said so plainly: meet Brian Smyth, our 2027 Assembly candidate. 1/3

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Bangor is always a beautiful part of this wee place, especially when the locals are out for a wee sunbathe. I love harbour seals, the world's cutest banana!

A sizable harbour seal resting on a small rock in the middle of the sea near the shore.

A sizable harbour seal resting on a small rock in the middle of the sea near the shore. From a different angle with more of the coastline in frame.

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Sand Dredging is having a detrimental impact on Lough Neagh by causing deep scars on her sandbed and people are profiting from this whilst her biodiversity and ecosystem suffers. Please sign and share this petition to hold those killing our Lough accountable. my.actnowni.org/petitions/in...

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Sign Now: Introduce a moratorium on sand dredging in NI

Sand dredging is killing Lough Neagh. I've signed this petition calling on Infrastructure Minister @lizkimminssf to introduce a moratorium on sand dredging in NI today - will you sign too?

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Another busy(ish) day, the begonia got a premium terracotta upgrade since it decided it was a good idea to outgrow its pot within two months. The umbrella tree cutting was dipped in rooting hormone and reunited with the mother plant. Well pleased with the results!

A photograph of multiple plant species (Umbrella tree, English ivy and Polka Dot Begonia) under a grow light

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 15/05/2026

🌱Tomorrow. Belfast. Hope Is Here. Three powerful panel discussions with inspiring speakers. - Facing Down the Far Right - How We Lower Bills - Progressive Taxation & a Fairer/Greener Society Join us Saturday 16 May from 9.30am at the Clayton Hotel, Belfast. 1/2

Green Party NI Conference 2026 graphic announcing the Facing Down the Far Right panel discussion. Chair: Amanda Ferguson, journalist, freelance writer, broadcaster and host. Panellists: Roderic O’Gorman TD, Leader of the Green Party Ireland; Nina Briggs, Migrant Workers Union; Maureen Hamblin, activist and campaigner on racial equality and liberation. Saturday 16 May 2026, 9.30am, Clayton Hotel, 22–26 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast BT2 8HS.

Conference graphic for the Green Party Northern Ireland. It promotes the panel discussion “How We Lower Bills” on Saturday 16 May 2026 at 9.30am at the Clayton Hotel, Belfast. It includes panellists Raissa Balduino of Melted Parents NI, Anne Madden of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust NI, and Siobhán Harding of the Women’s Support Network, chaired by Flávia Gouveia of the Belfast Telegraph.

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Always lovely to see the local bug population out getting their scran along the laganside! Gotta say, the photo of the bee is some of my best photography work.

A close up photograph of a native honey bee hovering above some wild mustard.

A close up photo of a small white cabbage butterfly taking a break on a wild raspberry bush

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frå @raiderfra.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Fossil fuel chaos is harming the planet and putting us out of pocket. I’m calling on the UK government to go all in on renewable energy. Add your name too: action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/bre... @friends-earth.bsky.social

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Break the UK free from fossil fuel chaos

Take action Global oil and gas markets are volatile − driven by war, conflict and the interests of power-hungry leaders. Here in the UK, we’re still addicted to fossil fuels, leaving households expose...

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Elaine Crory @elainecrory.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Interesting to me that the Belfast Telegraph is reporting on this story but has omitted the "kicked in the vagina" comment from their report.

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Every time I look at 'rare' plants, I take an incomprehensible amount of psychic damage at the costs for such a tiny plant; for example a tiny little monstera Thai c. (6cm about) could cost roughly 15 pounds. I've seen 40cm plants sell for 60+ (shown below)

A screen shot of a monstera Thai constellation on a pink background which is a variegated version of a monstera; it has the traditional monstera appearance with fenestrations but more white patches.

The screen shot also shows it is priced at £69.50

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

A toxic combination of low wages and high bills is crushing this country. Today is Starmer's last chance to set out a plan that will end Rip-Off Britain: rent controls, nationalising water, freezing energy prices, and taxing wealth. No more half measures.

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 31/03/2026

Today, on #TransDayOfVisibility, we stand in solidarity with trans communities across Northern Ireland. Stormont has failed to deliver legal protections, healthcare, and leadership - especially for young people. 1/3

Hands holding transgender pride flags with the text 'Resist Hate, Demand Equality' and 'International Transgender Day of Visibility' overlaid. Promoted by Green Party Northern Ireland.

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

A bit of the ol' chop and prop, I was a bit scared to do it not gonna lie but no better time to do it than spring 😂 First big step to develop it into a bonsai 👀

A potted umbrella tree on a pebble tray which has been heavily pruned with the crown in a plastic water bottle wrapped with a green cloth

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Elaine Crory @elainecrory.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I wrote this in an absolute rage, and I'm really beyond grateful that the Irish Times approached me to write it.

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Cllr Anthony Flynn @antoflynnser.greenpartyni.org · 25/03/2026

Greyhound racing in Northern Ireland has no injury or death statistics for the dogs they race. There‘s also no dedicated legislation or proper oversight from DAERA. Scotland and Wales have banned it. It’s time we did too.

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Update: Top Shelf Plants The Living Stones have finally decided to make more dramatic splits and the Butterwort is starting to get its signature blush which you can achieve with high intensity light.

A small group of living stones in a grey pot with a custom succulent mix

A butterwort in an orange pot with a pure soil mix

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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 19/03/2026

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating.

FROM THE GREEN PARTY

EID
MUBARAK

Green Party
Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Apparently banning private rentals is the worst. I would encourage folks to check out how many of labour's MPs are landlords! Side note, ironic they'd design it to look like a penalty charge when they complained about the Tories doing similarly in the 2024 elections. Double standards much?

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Does anyone know any local woodworkers around the Belfast area who make hiking staffs? Getting all the necessary gear to get out this summer!

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

What did we tell you? When they come for one set of bodily autonomy rights they'll target the rest. It's more intersectional than they want you to think, don't let them fool you; they're conveniently feminist when it suits their narrative.

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Declassified UK @declassifieduk.org · 18/03/2026

Yvette Cooper demands Iran stop its attacks in the region but makes no call on the US or Israel to cease their bombarding Iran in their illegal war of aggression. She "condemns" Hezbollah's rocket attacks on Israel but is only "worried" about Israel's attacks on Lebanon.

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 14/03/2026

Fantastic turnout for the AGM of REAL party of HOPE! So many great policy motions and such great passionate discussion and debate. Such a positive vibe in the room. 💚💚💚💪🫶

A packed conference room at a Green Party Northern Ireland AGM. Attendees seated in rows of chairs face a presenter at the front, with a projected slide and Green Party Northern Ireland banner visible. In the foreground, a person works on a laptop, alongside another attendee in a green jacket.

Green Party chair Elaine Crory stands at the front of a conference room holding a microphone, addressing a seated audience at a Green Party Northern Ireland AGM. A projected slide is visible behind her, and a Green Party Northern Ireland branded banner stands to the right. A Policy Officer Bethany sits at the top table operating a laptop.

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Will I ever be done getting plants? Probably not. Say hello to the newest addition to the shelf squad, Rhipsalis Cereuscula! Native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil and Uruguay.

A jungle cactus known as Rhipsalis cereuscula, which looks like a stalky succulent like cactus.

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

It occurred to me I've actually posted very little of my artwork despite my bio saying I'm an artist. To be honest I haven't really had the time in the last year to sit and draw properly 😅 Here are some assorted Warhammer pieces and a singular star wars one!

A Nexu drawn in place of the nefarious angler fish meme

Necrons artwork featuring Necrons of different heights and colours with solid black shading work

A necron character design for a Warhammer RPG

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

100,000 trans people & allies fill central London for Trans Pride. Mainstream media: nothing Thousands of trans people & allies fill Wembley Arena for pro-trans gig with massive names like Sophie Ellis-Bextor & Sugarbabes. Mainstream media: nothing. This is what extreme media bias looks like.

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

When you hear, 'we don't know if trans healthcare works' or 'Trans people are a modern trend' I want you to remember Germany 1933. May 6th, the SA and Hitler Youth looted and destroyed the institute for sexology. May 10th, the library contents were moved to Bebelplatz Square and burned.

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Natacha @natacha.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

@annehealthcare.bsky.social have produced a very useful guide about what to do if your GP stops your hormones prescription or refuses care. Remember you have rights and options, and they have legal, ethical and professional obligations.

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If your GP stops or refuses care - Anne Healthcare

Your rights if your NHS GP stops your gender-affirming care

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 09/03/2026

Families in Iran and across the Middle East are dying in a conflict rooted in oil. Some politicians here backed the strikes that triggered it. Their constituents now face 50% gas hikes, surging food costs, and refugees fleeing the bombs they applauded. 1/4

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I think one of my favourite things about spring so far has been watching this little guy throw out his carnivorous leaves again! Lots of carnivorous plants need a dormancy period to conserve energy for its next growth period, and there is a difference between the leaf types as illustrated below!

A close up photo of a mexican butterwort which is currently coming out of dormancy, there are green arrows pointing to the two different leaf types which are the winter Dormancy Leaf (non-sticky succulent stage) and Glandular Hair Carnivorous Leaf (Sticky active stage)

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 06/03/2026

💚 Different backgrounds. Different stories. One thing in common - they found their political home in the Green Party. This International Women’s Day, find out why. 🎥 #IWD2026 #IWD #InternationalWomensDay youtube.com/shorts/ke7XmYyX-7...

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They found their political home in the Green Party

YouTube video by Green Party Northern Ireland

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Brendan Hark! T'is nearly Halloween. @brendanjharkin.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Sunbathing on the embankment

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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 03/03/2026

"In a UK survey of over 4,000 trans people, TransActual found that 99% say media coverage has harmed their mental health, 99% have heard politicians express transphobic views, and many have been refused non-transition healthcare simply for being trans." transactual.org.uk/trans-lives-...

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Trans Lives 2025: Continuing to endure the UK’s hostile environment – TransActual

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The choice is stark. Reform are the party of foreign wars and high bills. The Greens want de-escalation and energy security through renewables. Solar and wind prices don't fluctuate when rogue US presidents launch illegal bombing campaigns.

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 03/03/2026

🟢 A new YouGov/Sky poll puts the Greens in SECOND PLACE across the UK, and the NUMBER ONE choice for every single age group under 50. 1/5

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Great bunch of folks on this panel! Please consider coming along tomorrow and sharing the post! (:

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Cllr Brian Smyth @briansmyth99.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Starmer is a lapdog for Trump & Netanyahu. A human rights lawyer who is happy to wreck our civil liberties, international law and send us into another disastrous war in the Middle East.

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 28/02/2026

“Tonight civilians in Iran and Palestine are paying the price for decisions made by those who will never face the consequences. That has to stop. De-escalation now. Diplomacy now.” — Mal O’Hara, Green Party NI Leader 1/5

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Human Rights Index 💙 @humanrightsindex.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Unpopular opinion 🫣 Attacking a Muslim country during the holy month of Ramadan is essentially the equivalent of striking a Christian country during Christmas. Imagine the reactions if the roles were exchanged.

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Today is Rare Diseases Day. Approximately 110,000 people in Northern Ireland are living with a rare disease, which is about 1 in 17. In that group of 110,000 people, there are about 4,000 people in NI living with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome; a condition that personally affects me. 🧵

Rare disease day graphic that has overlapping side profiles with pink, dark blue, blue, yellow and green which says Rare Disease Day

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

That took way longer than expected, but after a labour of knee pain and love she's in her new glazed terracotta pot! Time to get a hot shower and order some scran.

A Monstera that has been recently repotted with a wooden trellis in a green glazed terracotta pot with a porcelain cat statue just off to the right. There are other plants in the photo such as Polka Dot Begonia and an umbrella tree.

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Oh aye a wee begonia will do the indoor rainforest and my sanity well. Absolutely in love with how flashy she is! Hopefully I'll be blessed with flowers this summer.

A begonia maculata otherwise known as polka dot begonia amongst a few necron related items and other plants.

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 27/02/2026

💚💚💚💚💚 🫶

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

What a good day for human rights in Gorton and Denton. This is the beginning of change and hope, let's keep it up! I can't express how over the moon I am this morning with the results 💚🌱 Keep Reform dinosaurs OUT!

Electoral results for Gorton And Denton:

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Green Gain

Majority: 4,402

Green 40.7% represented as a green bar
Reform 28.7% represented as a light blue bar
Labour 25.4% represented as a red bar
Conservative 1.9% represented as a darker blue bar
Other 3.3% represented as a grey bar

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

"... Australia ... is already powered by more than 40% renewable energy? More wind & solar power backed by storage is the fastest way to bring down power bills, quickest way to replace coal as it retires, and the only way to secure a safer future for our kids and communities" via The Climate Council

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 27/02/2026

🎉 She’s only gone and done it! Huge congratulations to Hannah Spencer, our new MP for Gorton & Denton Manchester! 💚 This is what hope looks like. This is what radical change feels like. If you believe in hope over hate, come join us. greenpartyni.org/join

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

This was the best possible outcome to wake up to this morning. Congratulations to Hannah for being elected to represent her community as an MP! There is hope.

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Green Party Northern Ireland @greenpartyni.org · 26/02/2026

In Northern Ireland, we know what it costs when labels replace humanity. We’ve lived it. When politicians call people “illegal migrants”, they’re not being neutral, they’re using language that human rights bodies have condemned as inaccurate and dehumanising. 1/4

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ash Anraí-Jones @looseyleftie.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

i've sent a lot of stuff to printers before and they've never unilaterally changed a design, cmon now

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Faolán 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸 @captainhookni.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

You know, I love my two larger house plants but the monstera people told me (about a year ago) would grow slow but it didn't get the memo. If you give it everything it wants, it will pop off; just expect to sacrifice a portion of your living space because they grow to 60ft+ outdoors.

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I'm a mammie @imamammie.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

www.gofundme.com/f/causeway-p... I'm on the committee of this rural pride. We run on the smallest of budgets and desperately need sound equipment, especially as @hleehurley.com @alicemydaughter.bsky.social are our keynote speakers. If you can't donate PLEASE share 🙏 ❤️🏳️‍⚧️❤️ thanks.

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Donate to Causeway Pride 2026, organized by Causeway Pride

Causeway Pride is entering its 4th year and in a time when LGBTQIA+ rights are under renewed a… Causeway Pride needs your support for Causeway Pride 2026

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