Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Trimble had his own hand in making Drumcree a problem at first, but following the murder of the Quinns this is what he said. Unionism would Lundy him, but those who are trying to re-open this dark part of our history should listen to what he had to say. 164
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Three summers of paramilitary directed racist violence, enabled by Unionist politicians talking about “legitimate concerns”. Children burnt out of their homes. The rest of us, from all backgrounds, aren’t stupid. We know what you’re at. We’ve seen what the future can be, you’re trying to stop it. 110334
Reposted by Cllr. Séamas de FaoiteSarah Creighton @saraita101.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Honestly galling. We all saw them talking about legitimate concerns when they were burning kids out of their homes. They're talking about mob rule as well. Like when Belfast got shut down by paramilitaries??? 0195
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Political Unionism, at the behest of Bryson et al, has picked at the sorest sectarian scab of the last 30 years, to create a festering wound. Utterly depressing considering the glimpse of the future we had during the Fleadh. They only wish to drag us back. Solidarity with the residents of Garvaghy. 29921
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Me demanding the crisp Autumn air back from climate change, which has instead given us 25°C in Belfast in late September.static.klipy.comOrangutan Demands: Give It To Me!Alt: Orangutan Demands: Give It To Me! 000
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 18/09/2026🎃 Delighted that once again we’ve secured funding for Halloween in Belfast City Centre, to support the Belfast One Business Improvement District to deliver family friendly activities like the City Hall pumpkin patch, the inflatable monster takeover and much, much more. 130
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 15/09/2026I’d rather drink a pint of Lough Neagh toxic gloop than listen to some of those awful DUP contributions about the Conversion Therapy Ban Bill. 2026 and the Paisleyite opposition to LGBT+ people simply being themselves continues. 1201
Reposted by Cllr. Séamas de FaoiteTheo Moudakis @theomoudakis.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Please enjoy my cartoon for Tuesday's Toronto Star 1429271
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 14/09/2026We’re working on the next steps for our parks outreach hubs. Cllr. Gary McKeown & I met Officers in Ormeau Park. Our plans will support the existing work of the Parks Outreach team & promote environmental & horticultural educational opportunities, community activities, & bio-diversity initiatives. 020
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 11/09/2026☕️ A latte levy on the thousands of tourists that stay overnight in Belfast every year could give the city millions of pounds to fund street cleansing and other activities like animation and public art, without putting the burden on local households. 140
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 11/09/2026New York City holds an incredibly special place in Irish hearts and minds, across many generations. On the 25th anniversary of #September11, a quarter of a century on, my thoughts are with the many victims, their loved ones and my dear friends in America’s City. 000
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 10/09/2026We’re working to protect and expand active travel opportunities in our area. I was recently contacted by a number of constituents concerned about plans by the Forestside shopping centre to put a cafe space where their sheltered bike dock and seating are located next to the entrance to Sainsbury’s. 240
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 09/09/2026🏐 Cherryvale is very important for our local community, so we will always work to ensure it’s properly maintained. Following our request, restoration and repair of one of the pitches will begin this month. We’ll continue to work with the local clubs to make sure the restoration is up to standard. 021
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 09/09/2026🚆 Belfast has benefited significantly from the reduced fares and hourly departures for passengers travelling from Dublin. 161
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 08/09/2026🌳🏕️ We’re proposing new outreach hubs in parks to lead on things like forest school and biodiversity education. We’re so lucky to have these green spaces on our doorstep. Protecting them means growing a sense of community and custodianship. Getting schools and youth groups involved is the best start. 181
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 07/09/2026I've had my Pumpkin Spice Latte for the day. I am ready to go. Let's see what this week throws at us all. 000
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 06/09/2026I’m not on this platform very often these days - I’ve kinda gone off the Twitter style form of instant social media but I’m going to try to do a bit better to share more of my work and the work of my local community here. 190
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Watching the @news.dw.com coverage of the Saxony-Anhalt election. Someone is trolling the Far-Right Fascist AfD at their watch party by playing Bakermat’s remix of MLK’s “I Have A Dream” speech: youtu.be/6BV37Dcxj9s?...youtu.beBakermat - One Day (Vandaag) (Videoclip)YouTube video by BakermatVEVO 020
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 24/07/2026The logical endpoint of the DUP and anti-Trans campaign’s quest against Féile is that Orangefest, which receives public funding too, would be obliged to accept a bid for an event about LGBT+ Rights in a United Ireland. (Lets not forget this is all a distraction from Donaldson) 1111
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 17/06/2026We've the chance of a lifetime to write the first page of a new Ireland. Before last week's chaos I sat down with BelTel's Suzanne Breen to talk about my journey in politics, the experiences that have shaped me and the work ahead to build a new Ireland. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/politic... 020
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 09/06/2026The horrific attack in North Belfast last night, and the disgust we feel about it does not justify the reported attack on the Fire Service already this evening, nor the images of a Glider in flames on the Newtownards Road. This city does not want any more violence. 0112
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 24/05/2026There’s an ongoing industrial fire in Belfast docks. Best advice for residents at the moment would be to keep windows and doors closed. Grateful for the work of the NI Fire & Rescue Service. 040
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 12/05/2026If Doug Beattie is “too moderate” then the rest of the UUP must be to the right of Genghis Khan. Wild. 040
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 09/05/2026I have many wonderful features in my constituency but none of them are a mould castle. 030
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 09/05/2026A New Ireland. Free from Farage. Our chance to build something new. 0133
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 08/05/2026DUP Politicians and Loyalist bloggers cheering on Reform. Have they learnt nothing?… Farage led Britain will turbocharge the momentum towards a United Ireland. People here do not want to be governed by such a charlatan. 170
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 06/05/2026For too long the Freedom of Belfast has been an honour that hasn’t recognised enough of the contributions women have made to our city, its people and its progress. I’ve been asking for some time why this was and why nothing had ever been done to rebalance it. 120
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 29/04/2026When Street Art meets Street Meeting! Nice to be out in the sun talking to neighbours this evening. 040
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Last night’s Council was a distraction - an attempt by Stormont’s lead parties to distract from their failure to deliver. SDLP proposed an amendment, which would’ve changed the outcome, but only Greens backed us - had Sinn Féin voted for it, it would’ve passed & ended DUP‘s attempt at distraction. 000
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 23/04/2026The Flags, Identity, Culture & Tradition Commission made proposals on how we can deal with controversial identity issues here. Up until today Alliance said they supported these moves - in a surprising u-turn tonight they voted down our proposal supporting them in Belfast City Council. 000
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 19/04/2026I’ve been off my feet a little this week with a sinus infection but hoping to be back at it tomorrow, when I’ll be meeting the Education Authority and other organisations at the Knockbreda High site, to try and get a resolution to the ongoing anti-social behaviour and fires.irishnews.comEducation Authority unable to secure south Belfast school site due to ‘funding constraints’ as anti-social behaviour continuesResidents have complained about a recent rise in anti-social behaviour at the old Knockbreda High School site 020
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 15/04/2026I know it’s rare that I‘ll praise the Infrastructure Minister but she wrote to Council offering to fund the nature-sympathetic lighting of some routes in parks, where they connect w/ Belfast Cycle Network. Locally = Ormeau. Tonight I made proposal that we prepare the business case for this funding. 110
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Translink fare freeze just isn’t enough in the current crisis. Fuel costs are going to continue to bite for some time to come. There’ll also be continued supply pressures. Infrastructure Minister should be working to find a way for a temporary reduction in fares to take some pressure off workers. 110
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 13/04/2026I reported NIHE for the unlawful removal of trees on Mt Merrion Ave. I asked NIHE to stop removing trees & replace those they’d already torn down. Investigation was opened & last week I got an update from Council’s enforcement team to confirm new trees have been planted & investigation has closed. 060
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 13/04/2026This was the kind of stuff the OG JC flipped tables over. 020
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Jonathan Buckley was keen today to blame the fuel crisis on anyone else but his hero Donald Trump, who started the war in Iran. It’s worth continuing to remind people in Upper Bann and beyond that he’s a cheerleader for the person responsible for driving everyone’s bills up. 1101
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Fair play to Cllr. John Gallen who has worked to ensure that Lisburn & Castlereagh are getting involved with Fleadh Cheoil. This is going to be one of the biggest events in Belfast’s recent history & thanks to John’s work communities in Newtownbreda, Four Winds & Carryduff will be part of it. 020
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 09/04/202634yrs ago today Joe Hendron won West Belfast. A crucial moment in the quest for peace & a New Ireland. It demonstrated that Nationalists didn’t believe violence would achieve our aims & forced people back to negotiating. The Good Friday Agreement would’ve been possible without this victory. 030
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Lots of reasons to have issues with the Church’s institutions, but JD and Trump threatening Rome for standing against war is totally bonkers. Starmer still going ahead with the reciprocal State Visits for Trump?thefp.comWhy the Vatican and the White House Are on the OutsInside the collapse of Washington’s relationship with the first American pope. 031
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 08/04/2026There is an ongoing security alert in Orangefield Park. People are asked by the PSNI to stay away from the area. 010
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Dept Education are refusing to act against anti-social behaviour at Knockbreda High site. I asked them to secure it, to prevent weekly fires - they said no. This site should be home for Forge Integrated but the Exec cancelled funding. Wynchurch & Knockbreda residents are left dealing with the ASB. 030
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 01/04/2026“We hear a lot about minority rights and human rights. What about majority rights?” - Alliance Party Belfast City Council Leader Michael Long, in opposing Irish Language rights in a debate in Council tonight. 422
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 31/03/2026Insanity from DfI.bbc.co.ukUlster University: Car ban proposals outside campus droppedThe DfI said it determined the plan 030
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Tonight Alliance joined the DUP in an undemocratic, and in my view underhanded, manoeuvre to force Belfast City Council to adopt the British Armed Forces Covenant. The SDLP has consistently warned that this covenant risks creating a hierarchy of access to public services and a hierarchy of victims. 173
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 16/03/2026On BBC Radio Ulster this morning the Deputy Leader of the Alliance Party said Naomi Long was the most popular leader amongst “unaligned” voters. The polling would suggest the opposite - tied with Matthew O’Toole as Leader of the Opposition and Claire Hanna, SDLP Leader, ahead. 010
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 15/03/2026Very sad news from Kent. I survived meningitis twenty years ago this Spring. It is an incredibly scary experience for anyone to go through, but I’d encourage people to act fast if they think they, or someone they know is experiencing the symptoms.bbc.co.ukTwo die including Kent uni student in meningitis outbreakEleven people in the Canterbury area are also seriously ill in hospital, the BBC understands. 0124
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Áthas mar chineál friotaíochta. It was lovely to join dear friends and new friends alike at St. Pat’s for All earlier this month in Queens, New York. 150
Cllr. Séamas de Faoite @seamasbelfast.bsky.social · 04/03/2026I’m sure I’m not the only person to notice an Irish political party is mocking all their graphics up to look like @joedotie.bsky.social graphics? I’m presuming that’s so that the Meta algorithm puts them in front of more people 😅 000
Reposted by Cllr. Séamas de FaoiteAugust J. Pollak @augustjpollak.bsky.social · 24/02/2026They paid a lot of people good wages to do the job effectively, thank you for coming to my socialism talk 0154822702