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James McCarthy

@jamesmccarthy97.bsky.social

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Political Reporter | Belfast Live and Daily Mirror NI | DMs open RTs ≠ endorsements | Views are my own etc linktr.ee/James.mccarthy

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James McCarthy @jamesmccarthy97.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Today marks three years since I joined the Belfast Live team and five years working as a full-time journalist. Here’s to the next five years 🥂

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James McCarthy @jamesmccarthy97.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

A cross-party meeting convened by Sinn Féin MLA Carál Ní Chuilín brought together voluntary organisations, outreach workers and statutory bodies to discuss rough sleeping and chronic homelessness in the Belfast

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James McCarthy @jamesmccarthy97.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald has said that Donald Trump's threat of additional tariffs on the UK and other countries in an attempt to aquire Greenland is "outrageous". She confirmed that she will convene a meeting of NI's Tariffs Working Group later this week @belfastlive.co.uk

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James McCarthy @jamesmccarthy97.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

A former nurse who was diagnosed with ME after being given the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine has described how she felt like "collateral damage"

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James McCarthy @jamesmccarthy97.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

What a week it has been, after being shortlisted for Commentator Of The Year at the Media Freedom Awards last week, today, I have been named on the Press Awards 30 Under 30!

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James McCarthy @jamesmccarthy97.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

It's an honour to have been shortlisted for Commentator Of The Year at the Society of Editors Media Freedom Awards. Each week, I try to make sense of the biggest stories in NI politics and at times it can feel like you're howling at the wind. So a wee bit of recognition goes a long way!

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James McCarthy @jamesmccarthy97.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Get the latest political news straight to your inbox! Sign up to our Party Lines newsletter where each Monday I bring you the latest indepth politcal analysis and Fridays bring you your weekly round-up of some of the top politcal stories. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/yfr8b6hz

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James McCarthy @jamesmccarthy97.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Just over a year after Stormont returned, we have the first Programme for Government since 2011 @belfastlive.co.uk

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James McCarthy @jamesmccarthy97.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Fabulous evening at this year's #aislingawards with the Ulster Uni team. It was an honour to represent the fantastic 25@25 cohort as we were shortlisted for the Outstanding Achievement in Education Award. While we didn't win, it is a pleasure to see the programme recognised.

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James McCarthy @jamesmccarthy97.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

First day back after a fab 10 days annual leave 🤩 Starting out on here with a wee reminder to sign up to our Party Lines newsletter where I bring you the latest breaking political news, analysis and exclusive interviews straight to your inbox! Sign up for free here: tinyurl.com/Belfast-Live...

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