😷 Proud to mark #VolunteersWeek2021 with fellow @UlsterGAA vols. helping in the #COVID19 vaccination centres. The GAA has been playing a huge role in this operation. We’re approaching 1.8 million vaccinations. Keep going & we’ll get there 🙏🏻

A special celebration at Omagh Hospital, where a garden bench was dedicated in memory of a former staff member, Martina Rodgers.

As Gen Sec and CEO of the Royal College of Nursing, I spent many days in the company of our brilliant internationally educated nurses. Their commitment, dedication and personal sacrifice for our NHS is unquantifiable. Many of these nurses told me about leaving young families, elderly parents and even spouses behind in their parent country in order to look after our patients. Now they are being intimidated, burnt out of their homes and asked for professional ID at blockades when on their way to work. There are no words to describe how I feel about this as a registered nurse. #despicable #sickening #deplorable

The community of North Belfast is made up of incredibly kind, generous and welcoming people. Today I met with community and youth leaders, representatives from ethnic minority communities, and local residents in Kinnaird, Ardoyne and The Bone to offer my full support following Monday's vicious attack. I also met with health workers in the Mater Hospital to offer my support during these difficult times. In recent days, we have witnessed dangerous and disgraceful racist attacks across the North. There can be absolutely no place in our communities for racism. But what has not been recognised enough is the work being done every day by people at the heart of our communities to support one another. Despite the disgraceful efforts of those seeking to sow hate and division, communities are standing together. That spirit of solidarity represents the very best of us. Thank you to everyone in North Belfast who took the time to speak with me today, and to all those who continue to be a beacon of light during these difficult times.

I've just left the Mater Hospital after meeting health workers from many backgrounds who are genuinely terrified for their own safety and for the safety of their families. They are appealing for those behind these attacks to stop. These health workers are the people who care for us and our loved ones when we need them most. I made sure to share with them the deep appreciation that the vast majority of people have for the work they do every single day

After 37 years, as the public inquiry into my father’s murder begins, our family is more determined than ever to uncover the full truth about what happened.

I want to extend my full support and solidarity to the Finucane family as the public inquiry into the murder of Pat Finucane begins today. Today is a testament to the incredible strength and resilience of Pat's wife, Geraldine, and the entire Finucane family. Despite every obstacle placed in their way, they refused to give up and refused to give in. For decades, they have campaigned with dignity and courage in pursuit of truth and justice. I hope this inquiry finally uncovers the full truth behind the killing of Pat Finucane, a renowned human rights lawyer and, above all, a loving husband, father, brother and son. The Finucane family deserve nothing less.

My father was stabbed 33 times & had his throat cut from ear to ear by this loyalist UFF murder. Do I blame the entire loyalist community, of course I don’t! Evil is Evil it doesn’t recognise race,creed or colour!!

Every worker deserves 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.

South Down is a welcoming place defined by beautiful forests, mountains, and beaches - not masked intimidation Next time you visit @carlalockhart you should look into what our constituency actually has to offer, rather than standing with masked men intimidating women & children

Tomorrow's front page 📰 Northern Ireland FM Michelle O'Neill speaks exclusively to The National

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. @CathyMasonSF sinnfein.ie/news/exciting-su…

In what will be a historic first for the Antrim and Newtownabbey Council area, next week we will see the installation of a Sinn Féin Mayor - lifelong republican and former H-Block blanketman, Henry’s appointment embodies the future - one embracing equality, respect and inclusion.

A truly sad day for the family, friends, community of Ardboe, and all of Tyrone, following the passing of Frank McGuigan. Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever to wear the Tyrone jersey, Frank’s extraordinary talent, sporting achievements and deep connection to his community ensured he was admired far beyond the playing field. His loss will be felt by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, former teammates and all who knew and loved him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

RT @OrfhlaithBegley: For the first time ever, there are now three nationalist, pro-independence First Ministers in the North of Ireland, Sc…

RT @OrfhlaithBegley: Pádraig Pearse, Thomas MacDonagh and Thomas Clarke were executed 110 years ago today. RIP "They tried to bury us, the…

Good luck to Dungannon Swifts in Saturday’s Irish Cup Final from all of us! #irishcupfinal #DungannonSwifts 🟦⬜️

It was a pleasure to speak with the Year 13 and 14 Ethics classes at St Ciaran's College in Ballygawley today. Thank you to Mr Lavery and all the teaching staff for the warm welcome and to the students for their time. As I said today, I hope some of you will consider a future in politics - because your generation will shape the future here.

🙌🏻 A packed room of Sinn Féin activists from across Ireland on their feet after Uachtarán Mary Lou McDonald’s fantastic Ard Fheis address. This is the largest Sinn Féin team in over a century, and together, we are building a new and united Ireland for all our people and communities.

Honoured to be to travelling to Westminster next Wednesday with Martina Flanagan and her daughter Sarah for the @lobularmoonshot vigil. Lobular breast cancer is the second most common form of breast cancer, with 22 women diagnosed every day. I will be joining Martina to help raise awareness, show support, and call on the British government to provide the funding needed to research and develop targeted treatments. It was lovely to meet Martina and Lorraine recently in Ballygawley- two wonderful ladies who, despite their own diagnosis of lobular breast cancer, are working so hard on behalf of others. It will also be incredibly special to see Martina’s daughter present a letter she has written at Westminster on behalf of all those affected. #lobularbreastcancer

The Day Innocence Died - powerful new film-length documentary