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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Parades Commission rules that Orange Order members can walk down Garvaghy Road on Sunday. Follow for live updates. bbc.in/4yUl7HP

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

“You have Northern Ireland and you have Ireland - It would seem to me. one of the naturals of all time is to put them together.” Donald #Trump says his Irish unity comments are his own opinion but he’s received “so much support on that”.

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

"It turns out that he isn’t as orange as he looks." SDLP leader Claire Hanna reacts to Trump's comments on Irish unity. "I'm not sure if anybody has checked on the DUP. I suspect they're burning those Trump flags as we speak."

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

President Trump says he'd love to see a united Ireland and that it's "going to happen eventually". "I think it would be a fantastic thing. Now the UK will have something to say about it, obviously."

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Politician, Predator & Paedophile A BBC Spotlight NI investigation 📍 BBC One NI at 9pm Investigation delves into the double life of Jeffrey Donaldson Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Statement from Ulster Unionist Party. “The party does not accept the characterisation of recent events set out in Mr Beattie’s letter.” “Management Board met … to consider serious concerns about Mr Beattie’s conduct and judgement.“

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Doug Beattie to Jon Burrows MLAs have been “marginalised, ignored, isolated, and discredited.” “Your leadership style is dismissive & overly centralised.” “An Insidious campaign of rumour & gossip was being waged against me.” “You intended to reopen a disciplinary matter.”

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Bally… comes from the irish word ‘baile’ meaning farm, home, settlement Knock… comes from an irish word for hill Drum... has its origins in an Irish word for ‘back’ Dr Frances Kane explains the influence the Irish language has on our many of our place names today.

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Dr Frances Kane explains the influence of Scottish & English language on place names in Northern Ireland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Some word to look out for include; burn (the word for a river), brae (hill), and kirk (church) Watch more on BBC The View on BBC iPlayer www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

“There are people in their graves today who wouldn’t be there had there been an upping of the price of cheap alcohol.” Former Health Minister Jim Wells wanted to introduce minimum unit pricing in 2014. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

“120 fewer people are dying each year in Scotland as a consequence of Minimum Unit Pricing.” NI Chief Medical Officer Prof. Michael McBride says evidence from Scotland shows the policy can reduce hospital admissions & alcohol related deaths. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

The #Allianz logo was behind both goals for the first half of tonight’s televised @TyroneGAALive @KildareGAA #GAA league game in Omagh but was removed at halftime.

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Not a single reference to Allianz - or appearance of its logo - in the 23 page programme for tonight’s #Tyrone #Kildare league game

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Ulster GAA says site enabling works will resume at #CasementPark next Monday. It involves site clearance and demolition of existing structures within the stadium’s boundary, including the old stand. Expected to last until April 2026

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

🚨 𝐉𝐢𝐦 𝐆𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 I have decided to withdraw from the presidential election contest with immediate effect and return to the arms of my family

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

#𝗕𝗕𝗖𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 Mark Carruthers sits down with former Government Chief Whip & former Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith Read more : www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Listen now : www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

“Our ethnic minority community plays an integral role in the life of our club, enriching us with their passion, culture, and commitment. We are stronger and better because of them.” A Portadown GAA club sends a message of solidarity to its ethnic minority members.

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Unster, Londongrl, Aarmagh This is what ChatGPT created what I asked it to create a map of Ireland - with the Ulster counties identified. Can you spot any mistakes? Watch full report about AI potentials & challenges - on BBC The View www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Tonight on #BBCTheView from Dublin Mark Carruthers speaks to reps from Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael & Sinn Féin Economist David McWilliams - on a potential IMF bailout of the UK + implications for unity. Lucinda Creighton - on PFG deals & optics Analysis from Enda McClafferty 🔴BBC One NI | 10.40pm

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Coming Tuesday on BBC One and iPlayer. A young boy was reported missing in August – but police now believe he hasn’t been seen for over two years. @mandymcauley.bsky.social investigates the disappearance that no one noticed.

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

"What did you do when a tree lands in your house. I wasn't prepared for this." A tree fell on to Nuala Murphy’s home in south Belfast causing internal & external damage. #StormDarragh #StormDaragh www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

#StormDarragh All rail services in Northern Ireland are suspended - including cross-border Enterprise. All Translink Goldline bus services are suspended.

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

#StormDarragh has had a huge impact on the electricity network across Northern Ireland. More than 40,000 are without power

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

It’s a Tyrone takeover tonight! Proper order. Zara & Brian Og #LateLateToyShow

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

#StormDarragh : Don’t make unnecessary journeys etc….

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

🚂 Could politicians from Stormont go to Dublin to lobby for Shared Island funding to reopen railways in Tyrone & Derry? New Fine Gael TD Emer Currie says progressing elements of the All Island Rail Review would be a “very positive move”. #bbctheview | @markcarruthers7.bsky.social

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

The Fianna Fáil manifesto committed €1 bn to the Shared Island Unit. I’ve been to Clones to hear how successful the reopening of the Ulster Canal has been. And ask what the next phase of the Unit should look like. BBC The View Thursday | 10.40pm | BBC One NI

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Final results of #GE24 confirmed www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Fianna Fáil: 48 Sinn Féin: 39 Fine Gael: 38 Inds: 16 Labour: 11 Soc Dems: 11 Ind. Ireland: 4 PBP - Sol: 3 Aontú 2 Greens: 1 Redress: 1

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

#SundayPolitics 𝗜𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 🔴BBC One NI at 10am Mark Carruthers in Belfast & Enda McClafferty in Dublin. We’ll hear from Mary Lou McDonald, Paschal Donohoe & more. Plus analysis from Aoife Moore, Elaine Loughlin, Caitriona Perry @ David McCann #GE24

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

#GE24 counting to get again underway shortly.

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Counting set to get under way in Irish election www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

The final poll of #GE24 from @businesspost.bsky.social Fianna Fáil 21% (-) Sinn Féin 20% (+2) Fine Gael 20% (-2)

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

The three main party leaders are in studio for tonight’s #GE24 #LeadersDebate

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

The Irish Times #GE24 Poll Simon Harris under pressure as Fine Gael support slumps six points. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

SDLP Cllr Malachy Quinn says flooding in Coalisland is worst he’s ever seen. He posted that “roads impassable, canal brusting its banks, King's Row swamped, Derry Row flooded”.

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

#BBCTheView with @markcarruthers7.bsky.social is live on BBC One Ni shortly. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd - on roads, water and MOts. #GE24 debate with Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael & Sinn Fein

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Coming up on #BbCTheView on Thursday. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd will be live in studio. Plus, the big three parties in the Republic debate the key topics ahead of polling day. #GE24 Join @markcarruthers7.bsky.social at 10.40pm on BBC One NI

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

“The world of broadcasting and journalism is a lesser place without Big Ken. My broadcasting brother.” Mike Nesbitt’s tribute to Ken Reid

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

“We need to tease out what it is exactly that is required, what is reasonable aswell… and what’s achievable”. Minister Gordon Lyons - speaking to Stephen Nolan about #CasementPark plans

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

‘We apologise to the people of Northern Ireland for any confusion or offence’ Notre Dame Hockey say their earlier guidance for fans not to wear green in NI was posted ‘out of an abundance of caution’ but ‘should not have been posted’.

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Notre Dame Hockey November 6th Special ‘Irish’ jerseys released ahead of Belfast tour. November 19th Don’t wear special ‘Irish’ jerseys on Belfast tour.

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

“Avoid Irish symbolism” says team team known as ‘the fighting Irish’

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Notre Dame Hockey tells fans visiting Belfast not to wear ‘green’ or ‘Irish’ on a visit to Belfast as it might be deemed offensive by some.

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Will this be the moment this #ge24 election campaign sparks to life? Ten leaders ready for a two hour live tv debate #rteupfront

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Podium positions confirmed for tonight’s RTÉ Upfront #GE24 leaders’ debate 1️⃣ Joan Collins 2️⃣ Cian O’Callaghan 3️⃣ Michael Collins 4️⃣ Micheál Martin 5️⃣ Simon Harris 6️⃣ Roderic O’Gorman 7️⃣ Peadar Toibín 8️⃣ Ivana Bacik 9️⃣ Richard Boyd Barrett 🔟 Mary Lou McDonald

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Darran Marshall @dmarshall.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

#StarterPack for some news & politics accounts in Northern Ireland.

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