Congratulations to Roberto ‘Pico’ Lopes on his outstanding performance for Cape Verde in yesterday’s World Cup match against Spain and best of luck to Pico and the team for the rest of the tournament.

Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026: First Stage www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/d...

Fine Gael to publish blueprint on Irish unity as Harris calls for 'serious' preparation jrnl.ie/7070774

Bhuail an tUachtarán Connolly le Príomh-Aire Cheanada, Mark Carney, i gCathair na Mart, Contae Mhaigh Eo ar maidin. This morning President Connolly met the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, in Westport, County Mayo.

Belfast.

Clown.

Belfast.

These are the 30 women killed since 2020 in Northern Ireland, all by white men 21 killed in their homes by men they knew. The youngest 20, the oldest 82 21 were mothers, 4 were killed with their children in the home. Two were pregnant Nobody rioted over their murders www.bbc.com/news/article...

Together Against Hate ❤️

Looking forward to this event at QUB Law School. One of many happening for ‘Refugee Week 2026’. Everyone welcome @lawcentreni.org

Anaka Collective have set up a crowdfund now for helping support victims of the pogrom. chuffed.org/project/1854...

Pleased to be at Ulster University this evening for a thoughtful and profoundly significant lecture by Prof john a. powell on ‘The Impact of Toxic Polarisation & Othering’. A compelling message about belonging in these troubling times.

Zero tolerance for racialised hatred and violence in the North/NI must mean zero tolerance. Full stop.

Nakazibwe said: “I understand there are good people out there; the people who are actually rioting do not represent the whole community … just as the immigrant who really did that [attack], does not represent all of us.” However, today, she said: “I wouldn’t go out, for safety, it’s not safe.”

All those who spent yesterday inciting racialised hatred here must reflect deeply today on the appalling consequences of their actions.

An independent public inquiry into the murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane begins in Belfast today

Rowallane Garden.

“The conversation is now centre stage and more and more people are talking about constitutional change.” from Irish News double-page spread on Colin Harvey.

Professor Colin Harvey on a New Ireland…

Appreciated the opportunity to discuss with the magnificent Denzil McDaniel and reflect on life thus far. @irishnews.com irishnews.com/news/northern-…

Words Matter: Public attitudes to the Irish language and Ulster-Scots ark.ac.uk/ARK/sites/de...

‘The mantra, repeated ad nauseam in those years, was “competition drives up quality,” an assertion that anyone looking at, say, the privatised water companies or privatised train companies might greet with a hollow laugh.’ Stefan Collini on the crisis in universities www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

Getting there.

Ireland must not exclude services from Occupied Territories Bill www.ihrec.ie/news-press/i...

A wonderful sunny day in and around Newry. Half marathon done - a wee bit warm though 🌞 Congratulations everyone - thank you to the organisers and brilliant supporters 🙌🏽 Plus a look at the spectacular Greenway 💚

Maith sibh. @forasnagaeilge.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social

Stormont.

Ar an lá deireanach dá Cuairt Oifigiúil ar an Ríocht Aontaithe, thug an tUachtarán Connolly cuairt ar Ollscoil Leeds, Sasana ~~~ On the final day of her Official Visit to the UK, President Connolly visited the University of Leeds, England.

Ray Bassett book launch in Belfast 2026 ‘The Travellers Tale’ in St Comgall's in Divis Street, Belfast. A very interesting event.

Very much looking forward to chairing this on Thursday. Do come down if you're in Dublin!

Ar an gcéad lá dá Cuairt Oifigiúil ar an Ríocht Aontaithe, thug an tUachtarán Connolly cuairt arIonad Cultúir na hÉireann in Hammersmith, Londain. ~~~ On the first day of her Official Visit to the UK, President Connolly visited The Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith, London.

Bhuail an tUachtarán Connolly le A.M.R. Rí Séarlas III i bPálás Buckingham inniu. ~~~ President Connolly met with H.R.H. King Charles III in Buckingham Palace today.

President Connolly hosted an afternoon tea celebrating Traveller culture in Áras an Uachtaráin. In her address the President reflected on the place of the Traveller Community in Irish society, and acknowledged the unique identity and heritage that Travellers have brought to Irish life.

Very much enjoyed listening to this podcast. Lots of stuff in there about Cyprus I didn’t know.

🎙️The 50th episode of The ARINS Podcast with Rory Montgomery is out now! Professor Nikos Skoutaris discusses his recent article on Cyprus and Ireland. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5Uqr... Read the article: muse.jhu.edu/pub/423/arti...

DKIT is to be renamed Dundalk University College as part of its "all-island university" partnership with Queen's University Belfast.

Good night.

Nic Liam told BBC News NI that a united Ireland would be "an unprecedented opportunity for the Irish language and the Gaeltacht". www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

A privilege to attend the Lord Trimble Annual Lecture tonight, delivered by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin. An excellent lecture and a lovely evening of insight and reflection at Queen’s.

Today, President Connolly marked the occasion of the annual State Ceremony at Arbour Hill commemorating the Easter Rising, and the executed leaders of 1916.

A privilege and honour to attend the annual State Ceremony at Arbour Hill today commemorating the Easter Rising, and the executed leaders of 1916.

New #ARINS research asks a simple but important question: Who is Better Off? Updated cross-border analysis by the @esri.ie finds widening gaps in income, education, health outcomes, and overall quality of life, North and South. Read the research here: bit.ly/4nlm8UP

Irish language should not be ‘bargaining chip’ in united Ireland negotiations, report author says – The Irish News www.irishnews.com/news/ireland...

Dr @siobhraaiken.bsky.social speaking at Queen's at the launch of Róisín Nic Liam's important report, 'A United Ireland: A Transformative Opportunity for the Irish Language and Gaeltacht'. Comhghairdeas Róisín agus gach duine a cabhraigh leis an taighde tábhachtach seo.

This event is almost fully booked, don't miss out on attending. Register here: www.ria.ie/events/arins... @ihrec.bsky.social @nihrc.bsky.social @cjharvey1.bsky.social @ria.ie @ndirishstudies.bsky.social

Walking.

Dublin City Half Marathon 2026 done 💚 Congratulations to all the amazing runners, the fantastic organisers and thank you for the brilliant support along the way 🙌

Last night, President Connolly launched the Dublin branch of the University of Galway Alumni in the Law Society of Ireland, Dublin.

Anecdotal, but I ask my constitutional law students about this every year, and it is a very popular proposal.

Looking forward to chairing this much-needed @arinsproject.bsky.social conversation at the @ria.ie in May.