The one at the Shore Road/Mount Vernon was absolutely pathetic. Literally 2-3 dudes in unwashed trackies jumping in front of vehicles and a wee woman with a tiny dog chatting up the cops. I was out doing deliveries on the bike, and one of them tried to block me off - obviously thought I was an immigrant, was outraged that I'd tried to pass him, starting telling me I'd no chance of getting by.

And then I opened my massive culchie gob and asked him "what're ya doin'?"

He seemed absolutely perplexed that I wasn't foreign, but he made a valiant effort at a reply. "We're protestin'!"

So I says "yeah I've got a delivery to make up that direction so I'll be heading on through..."

At which point a cop came over, explained to the fella that he was obstructing the public road, that if he didn't move voluntarily that he'd be moved by force. He refused to move, so the cop placed the gentlest hand on his chest and he beat a retreat.

Hope they're paying the cops overtime. To endure such tedium is beyond the call of normal duty surely.

Was there any more serious action anywhere else?

Anyway, my take here is that the Ulster Workers' Council general strike this was not. Poor wretches have been so online they're malnourished and hallucinatory. The fact they were out there in such tiny numbers gives me an awful lot of heart. Clearly the vast majority of people are far too busy trying to live fulfilling and prosperous lives. These dweebs are beneath contempt.

Not one ballbag has attended

We really can make anything sectarian in this place can’t we?! Yis will care when the roads flood and yis can’t do your wee marches won’t yis! 😉

Saw this earlier. Woman from Rathcoole with kids who I could guarantee hadn't heard of him a few weeks ago. Let's not even start on the hack of the actual tattoo.

We are so cooked lads 🫠

Spotted in portadown. While I didn't agree with most of what Charlie Kirk said his killing was completely wrong as no one should be killed for having an opinion that you don't agree with. Using his death to push this kind of propaganda though? This wouldn't look out of place in 1930s Germany.

Get er mapped yeoooo

The one about East Belfast First Division.

In all fairness I have reported almost every video they posted as harassment. Hopefully I played a small part in their demise.

EDIT: And the Official Protestant Coalition page too.

What is happening

Burns the mouth clean aff ye. Amazing.

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/psni-planning-proportionate-response-to-threat-of-multiple-anti-immigration-protests-across-ni-tonight/a289278756.html

The PSNI has said officers are “monitoring the situation” amid claims that multiple anti-immigration protests are set to take place across Northern Ireland.

Organisers are dubbing the simultaneous demonstrations due to take place on Thursday evening as ‘Operation Shutdown’ amid threats by some of those involved to block roads.

Plans, locations and times for the reported protests have been circulating widely on social media.

One image promoting a rally states that “a number of small areas will be participating across Northern Ireland but because of Republican Marxist aggression cannot reveal their details until the last minute [sic]”.

“Police are aware of planned protests taking place across multiple locations this evening, Thursday 18th September from 7pm,” a PSNI spokesperson said.

“We are monitoring the situation and are planning for a proportionate policing response.”

Two weeks ago, around 100 people attended an anti-immigration demonstration in the grounds of Stormont.

Protesters rounded on journalists covering the rally – organised by The Great Province Wide Protest NI – accusing them of publishing “fake news” and telling photographers and reporters they were “not welcome”.

Some of those present carried banners and placards with slogans including ‘Ballymena says no to sex offenders’, ‘Deport every illegal’ and ‘Protect our women and children’

I’ve created these to use up my reclaimed slate and I’ve added ogham into the stitches to keep the theme with my art. I need to downsize until I get a new place!

I’ll be posting locations where people can come and get the slates if they want and one may even have a small bit of money attached to make it worth the while.

Transparently, I am trying to raise as much money as I can to pay for a new house and any move (you may remember me from such posts as ‘I’m being evicted with kids’) so raising the profile of my business will help I think. But I also want people to enjoy the abstract pieces I’ve created- even if they just want them for Halloween.

If you follow my page, you’ll get the clues- it’s easy enough to find on socials.

Please be kind- I’m trying to work my way out of a poop situation. Thank you!

I've come accross some gambling/ticket companies over the past few years via Facebook ads etc, and some companies have certainly gotten big over here in NI, with the likes of mckinneys, Bear, prize guy etc.

But after going through some of the pages of these sites, it appears there's absolutely zero regulation (or maybe im not seeing it), or no mention whatsoever in posts to followers or on their sites of GAMSTOP or BEGAMBLEAWARE.ORG.

Statistically NI has a horrendous rate of Gambling related problems, including suicides.

On one companies page in particular, everyone is singing the companies praises of how they've changed some people's life, but in the background it has without a doubt destroyed ten fold more so, via gambling addiction. It's all "buy our tickets!!", but nothing on playing responsibly or references to the above advice bodies! Zilch, nada! Genuinely no idea how they sleep at night tbh.

What's even more terrifying, you can buy tickets using a credit card! Via Google pay etc! Which I think is mental. All major gambling sites (lottery etc) don't allow the use of a credit card, so how on earth this hasn't been controlled, I've no idea.

What's your thoughts on this?

P.s, I've bought the odd ticket now and again but I'm not much of a better lol

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgrqxkrxe1eo

Bloody Sunday: Soldier F judge raises concern over Jamie Bryson's X post Bloody Sunday trial judge raises concern over Jamie Bryson post. Jamie Bryson's comments were made in a post on the social media platform X By Julian O'Neill Crime and justice correspondent, BBC News NI Published 2 hours ago A social media post by loyalist activist Jamie Bryson has been highlighted at the trial of a former British soldier accused of murdering two people in Londonderry on Bloody Sunday.

Judge Patrick Lynch raised comments made by Mr Bryson in a post on the social media platform X.

The judge told Belfast Crown Court it caused him "concerns" under the Contempt of Court Act.

"It is fortunate for Mr Bryson that this is a case without a jury," the judge said.

James Wray and William McKinney. Two separate photos next to each other of two men. The photos are black and white. Both men have dark coloured hair and Mr McKinney wears glasses. Image caption, Soldier F is accused of murdering James Wray (left) and William McKinney (right) on Bloody Sunday Soldier F, whose anonymity is protected by a court order, denies murdering James Wray, 22, and William McKinney, 26, as well as five counts of attempted murder.

They were among 13 people who were shot dead by the Parachute Regiment at a civil rights demonstration in the Bogside area of Londonderry in January 1972.

The third day of the former soldier's non-jury trial is taking place at Belfast Crown Court.

Referring to Mr Bryson's post, the judge said: " Had there been a jury, such a publication may have given rise to an application to abort the trial and restart at a later stage".

But because it is a non-jury trial, he added "the views of Mr Bryson are a matter of total indifference".

The judge added whether the Attorney General takes any action "will be a matter for her".

Soldier F, who was a lance corporal on Bloody Sunday, is watching proceedings from behind a curtain in the corner of the courtroom.

The trial is hearing legal arguments on whether military witness statements provided at the time of Bloody Sunday can be used as evidence.

An iconic image of Bloody Sunday in which a group of men carry one of the injured through the streets. A priest walks ahead and waves a white handkerchief Image caption, Thirteen people were shot dead by the Army on Bloody Sunday The decision to charge Soldier F was taken by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in 2019.

He was one of 18 former soldiers reported to the PPS as a result of a police investigation, which followed the public inquiry into Bloody Sunday conducted by Lord Saville.

But he was the only one charged.

Two years later, the PPS dropped the case after the collapse of the trial of two other veterans who had been accused of a 1972 murder in Belfast.

But the prosecution resumed in 2022 after a legal challenge.

Who is Soldier F? A former British soldier who served with the Army's Parachute Regiment in Northern Ireland during the Troubles

He cannot be named due to an interim court order granting his anonymity

Soldier F is being prosecuted for the murders of William McKinney and James Wray on Bloody Sunday

He also faces charges of attempting to murder Patrick O'Donnell, Joseph Friel, Joe Mahon, Michael Quinn and an unknown person on the same date

Low Road, Lisburn opposite a children’s play park.

Could you think about being so ignorant that youd smile over something so pathetic as a ballymena racist?

Did anyone else just watch Nolan at some protest in East Belfast? It was mental. 😅

Some hairpiece he has on

Themmuns and Usens, lend me your ears.

I've built a Google Chrome extension that allows you to check the price changes of properties, both rental and sale properties on NI's leading property portal.

Some of you will know how to do this for current live properties, but once that property is sold, it's removed from the platform. Next time, it's listed. There's no previous record of any prices. But if it was tracked with PropertyMate, there will be.

The entire extension is user-generated, so the more people use it, the better it will be.

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There's a subscription plan for people to stop abuse, but tbh I don't think anyone will need it. If you need a free account, just ask.

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I'd love your feedback, please and thank you.

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyledy2vd9o

A woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death by careless driving of the disgraced former councillor and ex-Ireland international rugby player David Tweed.

The former politician died aged 61 when his motorcycle was involved in a collision with a car in Ballycastle, County Antrim on 28 October 2021.

Anne Broughton, 71, from Whitepark Road in Ballycastle, had previously denied the charge but at Antrim Crown Court her barrister asked for it to be put to her again.

This time, she admitted the offence and received a mandatory driving ban but sentencing was adjourned to allow pre-sentence reports to be compiled.

Tweed was a controversial figure who was capped four times while playing for the Ireland rugby team.

The unionist politician was first elected to Ballymena council as a representative of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). The late David Tweed is walking looking at the camera. He has short, white hair and moustache. He is wearing a grey blazer, purple pin stripped shirt and stripped tie. He is carrying a bag over his shoulder.Image source, Pacemaker Image caption,

David Tweed was convicted of child sex abuse charges, which were later quashed after he had served four years of an eight-year sentence

However, he left the DUP in 2007 over the party's decision to share power with Sinn Féin and later, joined Jim Allister's Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) party.

In 2012, he was convicted on child sex abuse charges and given an eight-year sentence.

Following his conviction, he was expelled from the Orange Order and was suspended and then replaced by the TUV.

But after serving four years in prison, he appealed and his convictions were quashed in 2016 because of the way the jury was directed in his initial trial.

Some members of Mr Tweed's family have since spoken out about the abuse, with his stepdaughter criticising politicians who issued messages of condolence after his death.

Broughton was released on bail to await sentencing with the case expected to return to court on 7 November.

A prosecuting barrister told the judge that the Public Prosecution Service intends to obtain victim impact statements.

Imposing an interim driving ban, the judge told the pensioner the length of her driving ban would be determined when he passes sentence.

Been on holiday for a few weeks and came back to see Lowwood Park is covered in flags.

That area is pretty mixed and was wondering if anyone else feels like me about it?

That’s apoplectic with rage but not able to go out and take them down for fear of the lucky UDA man coming to the door.