A big welcome to Frida from Münster in Germany who is our new Eirene intern in WAVE Belfast for the next year. Frida is looking forward to her year at WAVE and spending time in NI. She has already supported the WAVE Belfast Women’s and Men’s group.

A new search has commenced in Bragan bog, outside Monaghan town in the search for Columba McVeigh. It’s a barren, bleak place. It has been a long hard road for the McVeigh family as the 50th anniversary of Columba’s disappearance is approaching at the end of October.

Thinking about our good friend Artie today and all the family circle as we remember his sister Jeanette, his brother in law Joe and their little baby daughter Brigeen who was just 10 months old, who were all killed in a petrol bomb attack on their home on the 27th of August 1976.

On Friday a group from WAVE Belfast headed with Alex to Tracey’s Farmhouse in Strangford Lough for Paddleboard and Pizza. Everyone really enjoyed getting out in the water, basking in the calmness and views of the lough.

Two of our finest in WAVE By the Sea in Killough- Peter and Jim. They worked so hard particularly in the early days to get the centre up and running. The end result is that WAVE Killough is now such an amazing place- tranquil, restful and a haven for all.

Such a fabulous morning in WAVE Belfast with the immensely talented Dave at his sunflower art workshop. And no, for those worrying the boots are fine ! It was a morning of peace and tranquility and so many beautiful pieces were created which are stunning.

Today we said goodbye to one of our dearest friends in the organisation, David Miskimmin. A packed Roselawn, with not enough room for everyone inside, floral tributes in the shape of a motorbike and a guitar,

Tomorrow as part of the Docs Ireland film festival in Belfast Heather Brumley’s amazing film ‘After the Bomb’ will be shown in the Ulster Museum at 12.30md. Docs Ireland is Ireland’s international documentary film festival. It showcases the work of film makers such as Heather Brumley.

Today was a good day. 270 second year medical students. 32 Citizen Educators. Planes, trains, cars, taxis, buses, walking they all made it to Queens University. The feedback from the students has been phenomenal. The feedback from the Educators has been phenomenal.

Blue Lights did it !! They only went and won a BAFTA !! We are all so happy, excited and proud of Blue Lights winning a BAFTA this evening. Huge congratulations to our friends Stephen, Declan, and Adam and all the lovely cast.

Such a beautiful Friday morning in WAVE Belfast. Alex one of our outreach team was presented with this amazing painting by a member of the art group. The colours are stunning. Such a talented artist. What a lovely way to end the week! #yearofgratitude2025

Today we remember Seamus Ruddy on the 40th anniversary of his disappearance. Seamus was a much loved son, brother & uncle. For 32 years his body had been secretly buried near Rouen in France. Thankfully, Seamus’s body was recovered eight years ago and brought back to Newry for Christian burial.

Lovely to have more Citizen Educators involved today in recruiting new staff. If anyone knows what we are looking for in staff it is these guys. #expertsbyexperience #Yearofgratitude2025

The weather is fabulous and there is no better place than the Friday gardening group with Ana in WAVE Belfast. This little oasis is amazing - they are growing so many different types of vegetables and fruit- Artie has built a new closed in frame that acts like a mini greenhouse. It’s brilliant.

Four by Five was back at WAVE tonight with 4 amazing storytellers and a poet. Save the date, last Tuesday of every month in the WAVE Back Room. We need more storytellers so if u have a story to tell, get in touch with Alan McBride.

What a lovely day to host a large group of social workers, who came all the way from the University of Cologne. They heard from Dr Paul Gallagher about the history of WAVE and the impact it has had on the lives of those who have engaged with our services over the last three decades.

All at WAVE wish Eamonn Henry well as he takes over as Lead Investigator leading the team which is dedicated to locating and recovering the remains of the Disappeared.

The retirement of Jon Hill is truly the end of an era. For nearly 20 years Jon has worked tirelessly to find those murdered and secretly buried during the Troubles. His contribution to the success of the ICLVR has been immense. The Families of the Disappeared wish Jon a long & happy retirement.

A moment of reflection yesterday by a loving father and niece for a son and uncle brutally taken on the 25th of April 1998. The tree in Ciaran’s memory has been a sea of white flowers to mark the anniversary. And in autumn it will be red to signify his love of Manchester United.

Aidan always cuts a dash with his use of colour from head to toe! What an inspiring man and it’s wonderful to read about all he has achieved in following his dream to learn more about photography. We are all so proud of you Aidan. eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

What a good night ! We had a Hoppin Boppin great time. The Easter bunny did a bit of dancing (although his hip just about held out); the Easter bear chased the kids and never tired of getting his picture taken; and, Celtic Soul Brothers had everyone taping along- they were fantastic.

A very poignant interview with Maria Lynskey regarding the disappearance of her uncle Joe Lynskey. eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Such a special day at the Palm Sunday Mass for the Disappeared in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. This always means so much to the families and Sunday’s service was particularly poignant with Archbishop Eamon presiding over Mass, assisted by Fr Joe Gormley.

So it’s all happening at WAVE Belfast tomorrow night for the Hoppin Boppin Easter fundraiser. The Easter bunny is already at work!! Our Easter bear was nowhere to be seen !! We think he may be away He is practising his dancing !!

An important development in the search for Seamus Maguire from Aghagallon. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The Mass for the Disappeared is this afternoon at 3pm in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh. A poignant afternoon when we remember those who have not been recovered and those brought home to their families for Christian burial.

Residential for the families of the Disappeared is underway. We have a lot to talk about as we develop a plan for the year ahead. The Mass for the Disappeared is tomorrow at 3pm in St Patrick’s Armagh. All welcome.

Twenty-seven years today, the Good Friday Agreement enshrined a commitment to remember those "who have died, or been injured, and their families". And still today our bereaved are faced with hurdle after hurdle, closed door after closed door in their fight for truth, justice and acknowledgement.

A delegation of Westminster MPs were hosted today in WAVE by a delegation of Citizen Educators who shared their story and spoke about the impact that lack of services had on their recovery for years. And how trauma informed approaches through WAVE had been instrumental today in their recovery.

A big shout out over the pond to the immensely talented Heather Brumley who has won the best documentary for her film ‘After the Bomb’ in the Beverley Hills 25th Film Festival.

Amazingly well done to flying Ffion who ran the West Port half marathon today for WAVE. We appreciate your huge effort and achievement so much. This was Ffions first competitive race. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, you deserve it. #WAVEfamily #Yearofgratitude2025

The ‘Brighter Side’ Roadshow was at the Town Hall in Ballymoney on Thursday night with another full house. Thank you to the Ballymoney Staff for organising such a fabulous reception & for such a warm welcome. Next up is Derry Londonderry on the 15th May.

It’s the long and the short of it at WAVE ! The three musketeers- Harry, Grainne and Dave. Love it !

Today we had the most amazing creative cafes in WAVE Belfast organised by Dave one of the health and well-being workers. Everyone needs a Dave! He is immensely talented and the work of the art group has been phenomenal. Have a look at their work in the pictures attached! It’s spectacular.

Oohh the back room in WAVE Belfast looks amazing for the creative cafe that will run tomorrow from 11am to 12.30md. If you would like to see some amazing art & crafts, chat to Dave or have a cuppa & chill please come along.

Today marks the final day for the submission of application to the Redress Board. It’s been a difficult process for so many applicants. Our thanks to all the WAVE HIA team & the contractual practitioners for all their work on behalf of clients.

Marie Harris, Community Fundraiser for Marie Curie visited WAVE Belfast this morning to acknowledge the work of the WAVE Belfast’s Mens group. An amazing contribution by the men. We are so proud of all their work in support of Marie Curie.

The Belfast Women's Group & Knit & Knatter were on the road today to Donegal !They made a visit to Doagh Famine Village. A big thank you to Jim for driving & to Rhonda for organising. It was fantastic. Such beautiful scenery and lots to learn. With lots of craic along the way! #Yearofgratitude2025

What an amazing day !! The Business in the Community volunteers worked hard all day today in the gardens & grounds of WAVE Belfast, carrying out painting, trimming, pruning & general garden tidy up. Things are looking amazing! We are thankful to them for their time, skills & ongoing support.

Such disappointing news for the Lynskey family as there is confirmation that the remains exhumed in County Monaghan in November 2024 are not those of Joe Lynskey. Our thoughts are with the Lynskey family at this time. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A wonderful team of educators, Board members & staff who have engaged in really innovative recruitment processes in WAVE.

Loved this photo which was labelled ‘The Likely Lads’. One was missing! A big thank you to Henry, Jim & Harry who were involved in some assessments in WAVE yesterday. As Citizen Educators Henry & Jim contribute so much to the work that we do. A big thank you to Harry and Karen.

Huge credit to our wonderful mens group who raised the massive total of *£2036.63* during their recent collection. These men are inspirational in the friendship, camaraderie and leadership.

A weekend of wellness, connection & growth for this wonderful group from Dublin. Grateful to have this opportunity to offer trauma therapy retreats in WAVE, By the Sea.

Very powerful, emotional and insightful few days spent training a new group of potential Citizen Educators who will work in Trauma Education funded through the PEACEPLUS programme.

What a moment today for Citizen Education in WAVE when Pauline spoke at the Ulster University launch of the toolkit for Service User involvement across the Ulster University campuses. @ulsteruni.bsky.social

A big shout out to Alan and Jim from the WAVE Belfast Mens Group who were back collecting for Marie Curie this morning in Yorkgate. Every week we are reminded about the work of Marie Curie and The Hospice as they support so many people connected to WAVE.

What a wonderful day to mark International Women’s Day in WAVE Belfast. Inspiring, empowering, courageous, moving and immensely powerful were the words used to describe today.

We are getting ready to mark International Women’s Day. We remember all those women who have helped shape the organisation into what it is today. Some are no longer with us and their legacy lives on.

A special event is due to run for International Woman’s Day in WAVE Belfast today at 12md! If you are free we would love to see you. It’s going to be good.