Sinn Féin MLA for Fermanagh & South Tyrone. Sinn Féin spokesperson for Communities. Chair Assembly Committee for Communities.
Joined July 2017
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4 Feb 2024
That's my mummy in the centre of this picture. She's expecting me at the time. My Granny, Annie Mary Gildernew to her right and my God mother, Mary Theresa to her left.
They have just been violently evicted from the home they occupied in Caledon in protest of the fact
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ALT That's my mummy in the centre of this picture. She's expecting me at the time. My Granny, Annie Mary Gildernew to her right and my God mother, Mary Theresa to her left. They have just been violently evicted from the home they occupied in Caledon in protest of the fact that nationalists were not entitled to housing nor voting rights. The civil rights marches to Dungannon and in Derry took place following the eviction. That was the reality of the north I was born into. Yesterday was a genuinely historic moment for us all.
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
Jun 10
‘I will not be deterred’ - Belfast mayor has ‘threats made against life’ week into new role irishnews.com/news/northern-…
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I have called an emergency meeting of the Committee for Communities today to urgently discuss the racist riots & and their impact on vulnerable communities.
I invited Minister Lyons to set out actions he is taking to protect victims.
He has declined the invite.
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
Jun 10
'This report confirms that a temporary solution has gone on far too long. These arrangements have now been in place for almost three years and patients and staff are bearing the consequences'
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
Jun 8
Delargy welcomes steps to help students with cost of living sinnfein.ie/news/delargy-wel… @padraig_delargy
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
Jun 8
Workers deserve to keep 100% of the tips they earn.
Yet the DUP is blocking the Good Jobs Bill which would guarantee that.
It’s time for Emma Little Pengelly to stop blocking this bill and denying support to workers.
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
We were delighted to hold our weekly meeting at @OFiaichLibrary where we heard about the work of our hosts, Armagh U3A, Mellon Centre for Migration Studies and @ArmRLib.
Before the meeting, Members took a tour of the Library and Archive to see some items from the collections.
ALT A group of people in Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Library & Archive looking at historic artefacts. The group includes Maolíosa McHugh MLA, Pam Cameron MLA, Sian Mulholland MLA and Colm Gildernew MLA, Chair of the Committee for Communities.
ALT A group of people in Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Library & Archive looking at historic artefacts. The group includes Maolíosa McHugh MLA and Colm Gildernew MLA, Chair of the Committee for Communities.
ALT A group of people in Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich Library & Archive looking at historic documents. The group includes Maolíosa McHugh MLA, Pam Cameron MLA, Sian Mulholland MLA and Colm Gildernew MLA, Chair of the Committee for Communities.
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
I am greatly concerned that any further delay in progressing the Good Jobs Bill will delay paid neonatal care leave coming into effect.
I hope that we can urgently get Executive agreement to the draft Bill getting into the Assembly so that this important support can be put in place for parents whose babies need neonatal care.
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
Gildernew: residents in parts of Tyrone at 'breaking point' over recurring odours ift.tt/PID3VtB
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
Jun 1
Congratulations to my Sinn Féin colleagues, Cllr Debbie Coyle and Cllr Deirdre Varsani, on their election as Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Mid Ulster District Council respectively.
Congratulations also to Cllr Stephen McCann on his election as Vice Chair of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.
I wish Debbie, Deirdre and Stephen every success in their new roles and look forward to working alongside them in the year ahead.
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
Jun 1
🏁 Polasaí Gaeilge @belfastcc le bheith faofa anocht ag cruinniú na comhairle (faoi mhír 12a): minutes.belfastcity.gov.uk/i…
📑 Tuairisc ó Phríomhfheidhmeannach anseo: minutes.belfastcity.gov.uk/d…
⚖️ Tuairim an abhcóide neamhspleách: minutes.belfastcity.gov.uk/d…
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
May 31
“We are the largest party of the working class. I don’t need anyone to define my politics. I’m an Irish republican. I come from a working class constituency. I’m a United Irelander. I believe in fairness, I believe in justice and I have an ambition for this country. What I want is a government without Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael… and I’m prepared to work to make it a reality”
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
May 30
'Racist banner must be removed immediately' - @GildernewColm
"Those who erected this vile banner have nothing to offer our society."
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
May 29
Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the upcoming Fleadhanna, following a meeting with Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann representatives at the Assembly's Communities Committee.
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
May 28
DUP Minister must get to grips with housing and homelessness crisis - @GildernewColm
"They reveal a worsening housing crisis, and, so far, DUP Housing Minister Gordon Lyons has completely failed to get to grips with the issue."
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
May 26
Anti-Poverty Strategy must define, resource and respect role of councils - Gildernew sinnfein.ie/news/anti-povert… @GildernewColm
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
May 26
Today Sinn Féin Finance Minister John O’Dowd announced a major investment of £42 million to support over 500 pharmacies to deliver more services in the heart of communities.
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
May 24
Very sorry to hear about the fire at @Ballinamallard clubhouse.
The clubhouse is at the heart of the club and the wider community, so this will be a huge blow for everyone involved. My thoughts are with volunteers, supporters and all those connected to the club.
A sincere thank you to the fire service for their swift response and professionalism.
Ballinamallard United is a strong club with a strong community behind it, and I know it will come through this difficult time.
Unfortunately there was a significant fire in the BUFC clubhouse this afternoon which has caused significant damage & it will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
5 engines from @NIFRSOFFICIAL were in attendance & we are indebted for their assistance.
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
May 23
"They don't do partnership."
Sinn Féin's First Minister Michelle O'Neill claims the DUP "attack Irish national identity at every turn" as she described the current relationship between the two parties in the Executive.
Read and watch the full interview here: tinyurl.com/hr9zazjd
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
May 20
It was fantastic to attend the launch of Fermanagh GAA’s ambitious new 2026-2030 strategic plan in Enniskillen last night.
The £7 million state-of-the-art development planned at Ashwoods will be a huge boost for sport, health and wellbeing across the county.
The GAA plays a vital role at the heart of our communities, creating opportunity, pride and belonging for people of all ages.
I want to commend everyone involved in driving this exciting vision forward and I look forward to supporting the delivery of this fantastic project.
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Colm Gildernew MLA retweeted
May 18
Thanks to students from @duqedu for taking part in our programme this morning. Many thanks to @GildernewColm for meeting with the group and answering q's. We hope everyone enjoyed the session.
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