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25 Jun 2025
Leaving X.
This platform is no longer what it once was.
I believe in spaces that elevate positive ideas, respectful exchange & the ability to disagree well.
You can find me on other platforms where I continue to share and engage - more thoughtfully, more constructively.
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23 Jun 2025
Kicking off @vanmorrison 80th birthday celebrations in style at the iconic Europa Hotel.
So special to be here with Robert to honour a friend.
A Belfast boy whose global impact never ceases to inspire - and whose love for this place we proudly share.
#Van80 #HomePlace
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Conor Houston retweeted
12 Jun 2025
Vulcan's CEO, Lucinda Creighton spoke at this morning's @EuropeanMovement event in Dublin, sharing her insights as Minister for European Affairs during Ireland's EU Presidency (2013) and what to expect from the upcoming Presidency in June 2026.
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Conor Houston retweeted
11 Jun 2025
Irish writing resonates all over the world.
This June, we’re broadening our celebration of James Joyce and Ulysses to “Bloomsday & Beyond: Celebrating Ireland, Island of Writers” 📝
We hope you enjoy these tributes to Irish writers #Bloomsday
ireland.ie/bloomsday
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10 Jun 2025
RT @BelTel: Sir Van Morrison has announced that he will return to the stage in Belfast this September for a “one-night-only” celebration, j…
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#OnThisDay 30 years ago today, @vanmorrison released his iconic, Mercury Prize-nominated album Days Like This.
To celebrate, we're sharing our reflections on some of its classic tracks – and revisiting some special 'Rave On, Van Morrison' performances
hotpress.com/music/30-years-…
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22 May 2025
After decades of tireless service, Dr Bill Shaw OBE retires from @theduncairn. A real-life superhero who built community, created space for connection & made a lasting impact to countless lives.
Grateful to call him a friend. Wishing Bill & Heather every happiness ahead
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Conor Houston retweeted
15 May 2025
Raising funds for NI charities last night in London @IrelandFundsGB a great hosted by Ambassador Martin Fraser. Well done to @BridgetWalshe and @KatiePFitz for a super well organised and fun event ! @PatricKielty was on brilliant form. Met a lawyer and an entrepreneur who grew up in my neck of the woods. Both St Mary”s CBS boys #smallworld #LondonIrish
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Conor Houston retweeted
15 May 2025
Ambassador Fraser was proud to host @IrelandFundsGB for an evening with the Northern Irish community in London.
Speakers included Fleur Anderson MP, Bridget Walsh, Katie Jemmett and Patrick Kielty - who spoke movingly about growing up in Northern Ireland and the progress since.
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14 May 2025
“We’ve turned the page, and we’re not going back.” - @PatricKielty
Congratulations to @TheIrelandFunds for bringing the Northern Ireland diaspora together in London tonight to look to how we turn the page towards further progress
Thanks to Ambassador Martin Fraser for hosting
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13 May 2025
Honoured to attend a very special evening at the British Ambassador’s Residence in Dublin as my great friend & mentor @hugo_macneill was awarded his honorary OBE in recognition of his lifelong commitment to British-Irish relations @BritEmbDublin @PJohnstonFCDO
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11 May 2025
A wonderful afternoon with the Kentucky Bar Association on their visit to Belfast with CLE Abroad @TitanicHotelBel
Delighted to provide the visiting delegation on a political, business & legal briefing on contemporary Northern Ireland.
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11 May 2025
One of the great Derry business people and made a huge contribution to civic & business life of the NW as a region. Great visionary and gentleman. RIP
11 May 2025
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Paul Diamond. A huge contributor to the NW economy, community and sport. He was also one of the founders of Manufacturing NI.
Deepest condolences to Mary and his family and colleagues.
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5 May 2025
Gorgeous #MayDay in Holywood - lovely to see our deputy First Minister @little_pengelly in the town with @GRobinsonDUP ☀️
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1 May 2025
Great to be at the @belfasttelegraph Business Awards tonight with @VulcanInsight celebrating the enterprise, resilience & ambition of NI’s business community!
Thanks to @glynrobertsni @retail_ni for the invitation and great to see Minister
@CArchibald_SF
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1 May 2025
Congratulations @TitanicBelfast on the incredible Lucian Freud exhibition - a great coup for Belfast and amazing collaboration with the @VAMuseums
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29 Apr 2025
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23 Apr 2025
Thanks to @newsmulg @UlsterBusiness @BelTel for this insightful interview with @VulcanInsight CEO @LCreighton about tariff threats & opportunities for NI as we opened our Belfast office.
belfasttelegraph.co.uk/busin…
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