Chris Donnelly
@chrisadonnelly
Teacher, observer of all things sporting and political
This has to be read to be truly believed. There is no grouping in our society more capable of consistently demonstrating a breathtaking lack of self-awareness. Evokes the image of Canute angrily smashing & shouting at the incoming tide, all to no avail. goli.org.uk/post/the-orang…
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Interesting to note the furious response by some in unionism to journalists simply doing their job. Seeking comment from Warren Dempster is both wholly legitimate & in the public interest given his status.
This is the leader of the Orange lodge embroiled in a row over the scrapping of a kids’ summer camp over the involvement of children from a GAA club. belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/ne…
WOW! BREAKING! Two Israeli soldiers arrested in Belgium after war crimes complaint by rights groups Legal action groups hail arrest of two soldiers as a 'breakthrough' in accountability efforts for Gaza atrocities middleeasteye.net/news/two-israe…
🔴GAZA DAILY REPORT JULY 21, 2025 ▪️134 Palestinians killed (including 4 recovered from rubble) and 1,155 injured in the past 24 hours. ▪️Victims remain trapped under rubble and in open streets as rescue crews are unable to reach them. ▪️Total toll since October 7, 2023: •…
Una Healy sings us out with Slievenamon🔥 #Tipperary #allirelandhurling
The exact same rules should apply & govern approaches to regulating this bonfire as those in loyalist areas, & I’d hope future plans lead to the demise of this one soon. We can’t have the same scenarios playing out, year after year.
A person has been hospitalised following an incident at a bonfire in Londonderry with the housing association that owns the site refusing to confirm whether it will be secured. ➡️belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-…
The suffering in Gaza is utterly unacceptable. Together with 25 committed partners, Norway sends a crystal clear message: the war in Gaza must end. Now. We need an immediate ceasefire, release of all hostages, and a full resumption of humanitarian aid. regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/joi…
Should have read more into that interview with @MarkCarruthers7
Ulster University academic Deirdre Heenan looks set to enter race for Irish presidency. Co Down-born professor hotly tipped to be Fianna Fail’s choice as candidate for head of state belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-…
There was enough understanding for a Northerner to run for Fianna Fáil and then win the presidency in 1997.
Should people in NI be allowed to vote in Irish Presidential elections? Fianna Fáil’s Mary Hanafin says “Not yet, and not in isolation. I think there’s not enough understanding between communities within Northern Ireland and North-South.” #aras25 irishtimes.com/ireland/2025/0…
“We name things after people we believe should be honoured. People we revere, whose legacy we want to live on.” David Brooks, DUP. So much to unpack there. Let’s start with Chichester, Craigavon & a nod to the large image of Cromwell on the banner of Comber’s Orange lodge.
It’s an idea that’ll happen. The logic is overwhelming. The only question is whether or not it happens before the occurrence of a very serious incident.
Do we need a 'Bonfire Commission' to address controversial issues around some bonfires? @Domsball | @chrisadonnelly | @JamieBrysonCPNI Podcast 📲 @BBCSounds
My generation was taught Nazism was the greatest evil; and it was; and colonial crimes should've not been omitted. Today, a state starving millions/shooting children for sport, shielded by democracies & dictators alike, is the new abyss of cruelty. How will we survive this??
Really interesting data driven analysis of the Irish reunification debate. It's reckless in the extreme for the government not to be preparing for it. youtu.be/oUz2oinjmH0?fe…
Scottie Scheffler has obliterated the field with his B game. A magnificent Open champion. The most sustained level of golf we’ve seen since Tiger Woods in the 2000s.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, calls for American Christians to boycott, divest, and sanction Israel after numerous incidents of Christians being beaten and spat upon by jews.