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Kevin Cooper

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NUJ, Photographer, Journalist, Human Rights Activist,Trade Unionist, Amnesty International Member, Foodie, Dancer, Traveller, Fishing, Human, peacemonger.

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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 1h
RTÉ News: Talks on a new public sector pay deal will begin on Monday at WRC www.rte.ie/news/ireland...
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Talks on public sector pay deal to begin at WRC on Monday
Formal talks aimed at agreeing a new public sector pay deal will begin at the Workplace Relations Commission on Monday.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 10h
Can anyone help with this issue? Brónach Gollogly the wife of the late Macdara Doyle RIP ICTU press secretary is looking for help to find the photographer who took pictures in Dublin 2009. I think it was a demonstration organised by the ICTU. What photographers work for the trade union movement?
Can anyone help with this issue? Brónach Gollogly the wife of the late Macdara Doyle RIP ICTU press secretary is looking for help to find the photographer who took pictures in Dublin 2009. I think it was a demonstration organised by the ICTU. What photographers work for the trade union movement in Dublin? DUBLIN branch or DUBLIN Freelance branch may be able to help.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 13h
We are in Newcastle for lunch and tree of the year with a wee tea and coffee.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 13h
Obama hails critical importance of local journalism in democracies during Belfast visit www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Obama hails critical importance of local journalism in democracies during Belfast visit
Barack Obama has hailed the critical importance of local journalism in democracies as he warned of the dangers of polarisation fuelled by social media.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
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Palestinians and US journalist injured by Israeli settlers in West Bank harvest attack
The BBC sees masked settlers attack Palestinians trying to harvest olives, amid a surge in similar incidents.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 16/10/2026
Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and Journalists in West Bank during olive harvest www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians in West Bank during olive harvest
Israeli settlers were seen attacking Palestinian farmers and setting fire to olive trees in the West Bank.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
NUJ: BBC cuts to radio undermine Charter mission and harm audiences, says NUJ www.nuj.org.uk/resource/bbc...
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BBC cuts to radio undermine Charter mission and harm audiences, says NUJ
The NUJ said it is “alarmed” by news of further cuts across BBC Radio and warned that following through would undermine the broadcaster’s core mission and harm audiences.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
BBC News: Turkish police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Turkish police raid opposition TV, halting live broadcasts
It is the latest in a series of crackdowns on media critical of the Turkish president and his government.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 15/10/2026
Belfast & District NUJ branch thanks everyone who came to the Martin O’Hagan Memorial Vigil on Monday 28 September 2026.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
A BBC Scotland journalist who was excluded from a court hearing has won a ruling from Europe's highest human rights court. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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BBC Scotland wins 8-year legal challenge over exclusion of reporter from court
The BBC's Steven Duff had been investigating an Aberdeenshire care home when he was asked to leave a court hearing in 2018.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
NUJ condemns intimidation of journalist at protest in Derry www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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NUJ condemns intimidation of journalist at protest in Derry
The NUJ has condemned attempts to stop a journalist from filming a public protest in Derry's Waterside last night.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
NUJ responds to arrests of journalists at Palestine Action protest www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
nuj.org.uk
NUJ responds to arrests of journalists at Palestine Action protest
The NUJ has issued a statement following the arrest of numerous journalists at a Palestine Action protest in Leicestershire on 8 October.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Halloween is coming to Belfast.
Halloween is coming to Belfast.Halloween is coming to Belfast.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Monday morning picture
Monday morning picture
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
A wee visit to Bright this afternoon.
A wee visit to Bright this afternoon.A wee visit to Bright this afternoon.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Drumcree www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
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Statement by Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Drumcree
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Statement from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on Drumcree Parade www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Statement from the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on Drumcree Parade
The Secretary of State has now considered the Section 9 request from the Chief Constable of the PSNI and has reviewed the determination. He has now made an order under Section 11.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Chief Constable Boutcher's statement on Secretary of State decision www.psni.police.uk/latest-news/...
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Chief Constable Boutcher's statement on Secretary of State decision | PSNI
The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Jon Boutcher, has welcomed the decision of the Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant. Speaking about the decision, the Chief Constable sai...
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
Congratulations to Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize news.un.org/en/story/202...
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Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay awarded Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay was on Friday announced as the winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
In the Academy restaurant
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Out in good company Deer’s Head
Out in good company Deer’s HeadOut in good company Deer’s Head
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The deteriorating health of journalists: a threat to democracy? It is important to take time to look after ourselves. voxeurop.eu/en/journalis...
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The deteriorating health of journalists: a threat to democracy?
Throughout Europe, the picture is the same: precarity, anxiety and exhaustion have become the norm for journalists. In an industry that often prizes passion and personal commitment at the expense of w...
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
NUJ responds to threats against journalist in Belfast www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
nuj.org.uk
NUJ responds to threats against journalist in Belfast
The NUJ has expressed concern at reports of criminal damage and threats against a journalist in Belfast, and welcomed the police's call for journalists not to tolerate abuse in the course of their wor...
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
RTÉ News: Graffiti targeting journalist in Belfast 'utterly unacceptable' www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
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Graffiti targeting journalist in Belfast 'unacceptable'
Graffiti targeting a journalist in west Belfast has been condemned as the PSNI launched an investigation into reports of threats being painted on walls.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Graffiti targeting journalist in Belfast condemned www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Graffiti targeting journalist in Belfast condemned
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Solidarity with all journalists and media workers under threat for doing their jobs. PSNI investigating ‘threatening graffiti’ about journalist in Belfast. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...
belfasttelegraph.co.uk
PSNI investigating ‘threatening graffiti’ about journalist in Belfast
Threat relates to a Mediahuis journalist
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The NUJ has welcomed news of a “positive meeting” between the Irish government and RTÉ on the public service broadcaster’s funding. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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NUJ welcomes constructive talks on RTÉ funding
The NUJ has welcomed news of a “positive meeting” between the Irish government and RTÉ on the public service broadcaster’s funding.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
NUJ slams RTÉ funding cut. Where is the Irish Government commitment to public sector broadcasting? www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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NUJ slams RTÉ funding cut
The NUJ has strongly condemned the Irish government’s decision to cut funding to RTÉ, reneging on its commitment to provide multi-annual funding to the public service broadcaster.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A wee mid week drink in The Garrick in good company.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
A wee mid week drink in The Garrick .
A wee mid week drink in The Garrick .A wee mid week drink in The Garrick .
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Assassinated Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya RIP 20 Years on we remember her. Solidarity with all journalists and media workers under attack or threats for doing their jobs. www.france24.com/en/europe/20...
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Politkovskaya 'predicted' Russia's turn under Putin, editor says on 20th anniversary of her death
Assassinated Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya "predicted" Moscow's trajectory under President Vladimir Putin 20 years ago,  her former editor said ahead of the anniversary of her death on Wednesd...
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Sad news Former BBC News NI radio and TV broadcaster Conor Bradford has died. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
bbc.co.uk
Conor Bradford: Former BBC broadcaster dies
The veteran presenter spent four decades on the airwaves before retiring in 2022, presenting Inside Ulster, Good Morning Ulster and Evening Extra.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Sad news Former BBC News NI radio and TV broadcaster Conor Bradford has died. Condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
More from the Cavehill Community Choir.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The Guardian: NGOs say Israel bombed a journalist and appeared to attack ambulances trying to aid her – explainer. Time to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists and Media Workers. www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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NGOs say Israel bombed a journalist and appeared to attack ambulances trying to aid her – explainer
Beirut-based Guardian correspondent Will Christou explains how NGO investigations show Israel killed the journalist after a sustained attack by Israeli forces
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Sorry that Give My Head Peace and The Blame Game not recommissioned by BBC www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Give My Head Peace and The Blame Game not recommissioned by BBC
It comes as the BBC attempts to save £500m over two years as it faces "significant financial pressures".
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Belfast Telegraph: ‘Using the loom was so exciting... I was smitten’: Weavers on mission to preserve ancient craft breathe life back into historic former library in Belfast www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/area/north-b...
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‘Using the loom was so exciting... I was smitten’: Weavers on mission to preserve ancient craft breathe life back into historic former library in Belfast
A historic former library in north Belfast has become a hub for weavers on a mission to bring the craft back to life.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Very pleased to see NUJ solidarity for Martin O’Hagan RIP 2026
Very pleased to see NUJ solidarity for Martin O’Hagan RIP 2026
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Very important for press freedom NUJ welcomes Met Police confirmation that journalists’ data is no longer retained www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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NUJ welcomes Met Police confirmation that journalists’ data is no longer retained
The NUJ has welcomed confirmation from the Metropolitan Police that they no longer retain data relating to the journalists at the centre of a lengthy legal challenge over the collection and use of inf...
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Holy Family Parish had a Music Evening to raise money for The Newington Day Centre with the Cavehill Community Choir and others.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Sad news about the death of a press photographer www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2026...
irishtimes.com
Motorcyclist (50s) killed in Co Meath crash named as award-winning photographer
Colin Keegan remembered by colleagues as an outstanding photographer and devoted father
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
‘They’ve got Marty’: The unsolved murder of Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan podcast Irish Independent and Belfast Telegraph www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/podcasts/the...
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‘They’ve got Marty’: The unsolved murder of Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan
A fearless investigative reporter who exposed the criminal underworld behind Northern Ireland’s paramilitaries, O’Hagan had made dangerous enemies on both sides, but no one has ever been convicted of ...
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
After a poignant day what better way to finish with a pint with friends and colleagues. Last Monday 28th September 2026.
After a poignant day what better way to finish with a pint with friends and colleagues. Last Monday 28th September 2026.After a poignant day what better way to finish with a pint with friends and colleagues. Last Monday 28th September 2026.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
BBC News: The murder of a journalist 25 years on - why has no one been caught? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Martin O'Hagan: Murder of journalist 25 years on - why has no one been caught?
Martin O'Hagan was shot dead as he walked home from a pub with his wife in Lurgan, County Armagh in 2001. His killers have never been caught.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Staying local on a Saturday night out in Nucci’s on the Antrim Road.
Staying local on a Saturday night out in Nucci’s on the Antrim Road.Staying local on a Saturday night out in Nucci’s on the Antrim Road.
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Good to see Hugh Russell Internship in today’s Irish News
Good to see Hugh Russell Internship in today’s Irish News
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Solidarity with all those journalists who are under surveillance for doing their jobs. NUJ responds to claim of further PSNI source protection breach @nujofficial.bsky.social www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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NUJ responds to claim of further PSNI source protection breach
The NUJ has responded after an investigative journalist filed a high court claim against the Police Services of Northern Ireland (PSNI) for unlawfully obtaining communications in order to identify jou...
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Trade unions call for ‘hard-won peace to be protected’ www.ictuni.org/news/trade-u...
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Ein News: NUJ to hold Belfast vigil for Martin O'Hagan @nujofficial.bsky.social www.einnews.com/pr_news/9451...
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NUJ to hold Belfast vigil for Martin O'Hagan
The NUJ Belfast & District branch will hold a vigil at Writer's Square in Belfast on Monday 28 September to mark the 25th anniversary of the murder of union
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Kevin Cooper @kevinc55.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Solidarity with Local Democracy Reporter www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...
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NUJ responds to Reform banning Local Democracy Reporter in Derbyshire
The NUJ has condemned the decision by Derbyshire County Council's Reform UK leadership to no longer engage with a Local Democracy Reporter.
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