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Feargal Cochrane

Professor (Emeritus) University of Kent. Also Prof at University of Warwick. Have taught & written about political conflict & peacebuilding for last 30 years. Still learning. Living in Peak District England but FROM Belfast in NI. Politics nerd

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Feargal Cochrane

So many negative stories from NI focusing on hatred -levered open by journalists in search of clicks and profile -undeniable that bigotry exists but here is the other side. Breathe it in and fill your lungs, a story full of love, courage positivity and hope. ❤️👏

Belfast Telegraph

“He’s the bravest boy that I know, and I’m so proud that he’s my son...” The father of Dáithí Mac Gabhann has praised the bravery of his young son after his eight-year wait for a heart transplant finally came to an end last week.

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RTÉ News

There’s a rare magic in the air for Mayo locals as the football-mad county tastes sweet All-Ireland victory after 75 years of hurt, writes Western Correspondent Pat McGrath

Day of days as football-mad Mayo tastes sweet victoryThe link between the game and Mayo is hardwired into the souls of thousands upon thousands of people. It's a rite of passage, a hobby, a tradition and a memorial; all in one mesmerising whirl of emoti...www.rte.ie
Feargal Cochrane

Why would they voluntarily go anywhere near him? The biggest headline they could have produced would have been to have him walk into an empty room. The US media is complicit in its own destruction.

Sam Litzinger

“The White House Correspondents’ Disgrace The WHCA sought to reconvene its annual dinner in celebration of press freedom. Instead, it handed Donald Trump a platform to attack the very journalists the organization exists to represent.” www.status.news/p/the-white-...

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The Guardian

Ex-BBC journalist awarded £20,000 after MI5 and PSNI unlawfully accessed phone data

Ex-BBC journalist awarded £20,000 after MI5 and PSNI unlawfully accessed phone dataInvestigatory powers tribunal ruled surveillance aimed at identifying Vincent Kearney’s sources was disproportionate and unlawful A former BBC journalist has been awarded £20,000 in damages after MI5 and the Police Service of Northern Ireland unlawfully obtained data from his mobile phone. A specialist tribunal on Thursday ordered the agencies to pay the compensation to Vincent Kearney for attempts to identify his sources while he was the BBC’s Northern Ireland home affairs correspondent. Continue reading...www.theguardian.com
Feargal Cochrane

Agreed -not least given the ‘talent pool’ that preceded him. Also, If it is for a more senior Cabinet post there will be strong Willie Whitelaw 1974 vibes! Wouldn’t surprised if Benn is just sent off to the BBs? Could close the circle and give him a peerage?

Jill Rutter

Bad news I think that Hilary Benn is leaving Northern Ireland. NI is in a mess at the moment (no budget etc); Benn got to know it well in opposition and built good relations with the Irish government.

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