Most people work Mon–Fri. Council services like recycling centres should be open when people actually need them. We're bringing a motion to open all HRCs on Sundays. The vote’s Mon 9 June. Back us? Contact your councillors and ask them to support it: www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/council/coun...

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Here is a wee #ShareTheShore QR code that will take you directly to the @meabc.bsky.social consultation form that you can use to say YES to beach access at #Greenisland. @aaron-skinner.bsky.social @scdicksonmla.bsky.social @maevedonnelly.bsky.social @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social

*Shares in Belfast/ NI appreciated* My oldest, a Belfast Met student, is now doing ‘pay what you like’ portrait commissions to support her art volunteering and learning See ‘LeahErinArt’ on Insta 🙏

Mid & East Antrim Council has backed our motion calling for stronger protections for private renters Grateful to those across the chamber who supported it. Renters deserve safe, affordable homes. Now it’s time for the Minister to act 🔗 www.loveballymena.online/post/mid-and...

Virginia service worker Jennifer Piggott voted for Trump knowing others would suffer she just never thought… 🐆💀

The best fun you can have sober with your clothes on (they insist on both). Seriously, the lads here are brilliant - they know exactly how to safely adjust the experience for me in my scooter while not patronising me or treating me differently. Great craic and definitely worth having a go! 💥🪓🪓🪓

Troopers Lane Speed Signs Cleaned! Unfortunately due to their current funding problems it was going to take a year for DfI to clean these. Headed down with @paulrice.bsky.social to do them ourselves. Need a bigger ladder for next time but I think they look a lot better

I try to avoid Trump nonsense but last night was exceptional Cpl BoneSplints and Vance who's support for the AfD makes Chamberlain look like Churchill attacking a man who has held his country together for 3 years against an enemy they weren't supposed to last 3 days against #StandWithUkraine

The media seems to be running uncritically, with the line that increasing defence budgets must come at the expense of international aid budgets - as if they are inextricably linked. Shame on them, the Labour Party and their backers

I'm tried of ableism in all it's forms. Yesterday Irish Rugby wore white against their 6 Nations game against Wales to make it more accessible for those who are colourblind. Didn't stop jerks on JOE.ie's Facebook comments belittling and mocking the efforts. #Colourblindness #Disabled #Disability

For years, we have been saying at IMTAC that all public realm spaces need good contrast for those who are visually impaired to allow them to navigate safely through our towns and cities. /1 #Disabled #Disability #DisabledLife

With everything going on in the world I can think of better indicators of who would have been a collaborator in WWII

Changing Places Toilet Now Open at Marine Gardens! When plans to redevelop the Pirate Park came before the council, @cllrlaurengray.bsky.social and I made it clear that such a significant investment had to include accessible facilities for all.

"The protection of state informers and their participation in serious criminality is something we in Northern Ireland know a lot about..."

Alliance is calling for a New Deal for Private Renters🏘️ Too many renters in NI are fighting to keep a roof over their head. That’s why we must stop unaffordable rent hikes, ensure secure tenure for renters, and boost the supply of housing across NI👇 www.allianceparty.org/new_de...

"children experiencing gender dysphoria— the belief that a person may have been born in the wrong gender." This is patently not what dysphoria is. It is not a 'belief' that young people have. It is a physical and emotional distress that they experience, and that puberty blockers can help alleviate.

Do you know why people who find out they are autistic do this? It’s a request for kindness and understanding before doing or saying something which will be perceived as odd. It’s also a way to understand ourselves, having just received a new word to describe how we’ve been our entire lives

New Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has a lot on her plate! Some wins are hard - fixing public transport, waste water infra. Some are EASY like holding NI Water to account and getting them to allow people to access our beaches & countryside instead of blocking them. #ShareTheShore #ReadTheALT

Today you’ll hear about Blue Monday & it being the “most depressing day” of the year. There is no such thing. Blue Monday is a marketing concept started in 2005 by travel companies sell holidays. I’m supporting Samartians rebranding today as Brew Monday. A day to chat with family/friends over tea

What a day for otters on the river Pics from the Six Mile near Antrim Forum

It’s long overdue for NI Water to open their gate and allow public access to the beach at Jointure Bay. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/environ...

They say it's where the mountains of mourne sweep down to the sea so no better place for a hike and a swim. Great day and beautiful views but definitely feeling the age on the way down, thankfully the coldest swim I think we've ever done eased the aches. Home now for a BBQ to finish the day off.

@allianceparty.bsky.social new year's swim at Ballygally, even got the rainbow out for the occasion @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social @niamhs90.bsky.social

Come and work with me! I am recruiting for a Part-Time Communication and Outreach Officer (16 hours per week). Closing Date is Friday 24th January 2025 at 4pm. All details in the link. www.communityni.org/job/communic...

The uncontrollable rage I feel every time I have to use the automated food ordering system at Omniplex cinemas. You faff around to find the stuff you want on the machine then you take the ticket over to the person who reads and makes the order up there and then anyway.

Christmas chips have nothing on a Christmas Club sandwich

I wrote a thing! From collapsing GP services to chatbots and proper post offices disappearing, how come everything is suddenly so…crap?! Plus why this matters. Clickety click 🙏 >>> sluggerotoole.com/2024/12/21/r...

Democracy should be about the voices of ordinary people, not the wallets of billionaires with agendas, Alliance MP @sorchaeastwood.bsky.social has said. www.allianceparty.org/democracy_mu...

The Democratic party will continue to lose far, far into the future because their clueless 70+ members are never going to get out of the way until they pass away. They do not care about winning. They only care about insider trading and enriching themselves.

Momentous events in Syria this morning. The 54 year rule of the Assad family appears to be over, with rebel forces taking to state TV claiming President Assad has fled Damascus. The prime minister has said he will hand over power to the opposition and has called for elections.

It’s shameful that other parties have voted against Alliance’s plan to increase penalties for polluters. Our proposal would’ve reversed the DUP’s cap on cross-compliance penalties. Only Alliance is committed to protecting our environment and Lough Neagh.

We’re prioritising animal welfare. Alliance Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister @andrewmuirni.bsky.social is advancing several measures, including regulation of the third-party sale of pets, to better protect our animals. 🐶🐈

Homeless Connect has joined Blue Sky! Do give us a follow if you are interested in responding to homelessness here in Northern Ireland

Someone from Chupa Chups lollipop packaging division head needs to roll. They should try opening one of their lollipop wrappers outside a shop while a 4 year is crying at them. They are impossible to open.

Today is a significant day. Its the day that a discussion around the UNCRPD finally makes it on to the assembly floor. Many thanks to @dannydonnelly1.bsky.social with the support of @sianalliance.bsky.social @NickDMathison & @katenicholl.bsky.social for bringing this motion to the assembly floor

Another #starterpack for anyone interested in Irish politics Parties, politicians & reporters in Ireland. Let me know if there are any accounts I should add to this. Will keep updating it. #GE24 go.bsky.app/9m7pnRg

#StarterPack for @allianceparty.bsky.social elected representatives 💛 bsky.app/profile/did:...

This is incredible, hair standing up on the back of your neck stuff. Such a powerful protest.

Almost every school in NI has seats reserved on the board of governors for appointment by the local clergy. 1/x BBC News - 'Easier to reveal sexuality than faith,' claims evangelical group www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Can't even begin to imagine what this family in Greenisland were going through when this happened. There's no place for this in our society. If you know anything about this or saw anything please contact crime stoppers on 0800 555 111 www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/woman-c...

As the housing crisis worsens DfC are cutting more services to support people. Anyone calling this line out of hours is in desperation, instead of getting support, they'll get a voicemail box. It's disgusting how we treat people in this country sometimes. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

Sadly a lot of councillors in Mid and East Antrim would rather our town halls were left empty than allow a group such as Positive Life to use them. We'll keep doing what we can to support groups like this and always keen to hear ideas on how we can do so. www.loveballymena.online/post/no-free...

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Not sure if this is the right place for BBQ pics or not but we'll see. Thor's hammer on Mac n Cheese. Meat from Monkstown Butchers and smoked on the Pit Barrel for about 5 hours

I live beside a train station and work beside another one on the same line so train could be perfect for me. Times don't quite match up but I could make it work. However, the new pricing from Translink has made it even less appealing. 1/2

Through the lens of a fallen leaf in Autumn.🍁 📷 by William Smith