Orfhlaith Begley is MP for West Tyrone
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Orfhlaith Begley is MP for West Tyrone and a member of the Sinn Fein party.
Orfhlaith Begley has 8717 followers on Twitter.
The sheer and utter hypocrisy of this man. He celebrates and eulogises the IRA from 1919 to 1924.
The IRA that killed more people in that short 5 year period than the modern IRA killed in 25 years! https://twitter.com/michealmartintd/status/1555580000912506882
Thankfully John Hume and the large majority of nationalists kept working for the alternative, which always existed.
SF revisionist history directly stands in the way of reconciliation and building bridges.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-62419898.amp
Great to see action being taken from Minister @JohnODowdSF these residents have suffered greatly
An interim solution to recent flooding in the Ballycolman Estate in Strabane is to begin this month, Infrastructure Minister @JohnODowdSF has confirmed.
For more details https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/interim-strabane-flood-alleviation-scheme-progress-odowd
Meeting the new ‘Giant on the Cairn.’ One of a series of giants now located across the Sperrins. Incredible sculptures 🙌🏻
ANSWERS… Hundreds of people turned out at a protest in Strabane this evening demanding the Secretary of State releases all the files relating to the death of Noah Donohoe. Watch footage of the protest here.
POLITICS: Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley, has written to the British Treasury pressing for Carer’s Allowance to be included as a qualifying benefit for the £650 ‘Cost of Living’ support payments. http://ow.ly/lrio50K9v0W
Delighted to have chaired this morning’s ‘Have your Say’ session as part of #Breastival. Thanks to all the MLAs and MPs who joined us. Cross party consensus and commitment to take a number of important issues forward - watch this space! #normalise #protect #promote #celebrate
Along with my party colleagues @LizK1988, @LindaDillon81 @OrfhlaithBegley & @GildernewColm I just took part in a cross party panel discussion as part of #Breastival.
@BreastivalNI is an award-winning festival running from 1-7 August celebrating all things breastfeeding! 👩
SIGERSONS & ERRIGAL CIARAN STAND WITH THE DONOHOE FAMILY 💙
Before our game against @ErrigalCiaran1 tonight, both teams came together to send solidarity to the Donohoe family in their fight for truth and justice for Noah.
📚BOOK SIGNING TODAY📚
📍The Boe Inn, Dromore
🗓Sun 31st July
🕰 12.30pm
Conversation with me & @nbrogan087 about my latest book ‘Black Mountain’. Bígí linn.
I have raised serious concerns with British Secretary of State, Shailesh Vara, following his approval of a PII certificate to conceal information relating to Noah Donohoe.
The PII certificate must be withdrawn now.
Fiona and her family deserve full access to truth and justice.
Still the injustice of Councillor Patsy Kelly's murder echoes through the decades, still to be heard today on his 48th anniversary.
And still the British authorities protect, who the celebrated Tyrone writer Benedict Kiely described as the "murderers in the dark who had made
The @CommunitiesNI Minister @Deirdrehargey confirms the Emergency Payment scheme for flooding is active. Householders who have suffered severe inconvenience from flooding can claim £1,000 payment through their local council. ⬇️
A fantastic performance by amazing young musicians in Dromore this evening. @niamhhowell123 @ruairihowell100 https://twitter.com/OrfhlaithBegley/status/1550245871492775938
🎶 An incredible performance from the Ulster Youth Folk Orchestra at the Ulster Fleadh in Dromore tonight - ar fheabhas 👏👏
🎶 An incredible performance from the Ulster Youth Folk Orchestra at the Ulster Fleadh in Dromore tonight - ar fheabhas 👏👏
Found app that animates photos & was able to bring this old pic of my father to life.
His 48th anniversary is this Sun 24th July - despite British gov attempts to deliver amnesty for their soldiers, we'll continue to seek truth & justice for our father - Councillor Patsy Kelly
"To those young Irish people in Australia who want to come home: I want you to know that we are working hard to change things for you, that we WILL change things for you, and we will make Ireland the home that you deserve." – @MaryLouMcDonald
Great result for @IrishRugby 32 is the magic number 💫
A poignant night retracing the last steps of Vol Tobias Molloy, brutally murdered by a British soldier at just 18 years old. Solidarity with the Molloy family who still seek justice 50 years on. 🕊
Remembering Martin Hurson on his 38th anniversary
"Among the hills of green Tyrone
An Irish soldier lies
The youthful Martin Hurson who for Ireland gave his life
To uphold his country's dignity he followed Bobby Sands
On hunger strike for human rights
To death he took his stand."
Events in Strabane next weekend to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Tobias Molloy, murdered by British Crown Forces aged 18.
⭐Omagh we're on our way!⭐
🗓️Join us at 1 Spillars Place, Irishtown Road on 1st and 2nd July 2022
💭Find out more - http://bit.ly/3u54Dga
#StoryTrails #Unboxed22 #AR #VR #Omagh #free #event#family #history #metaverse
Well done @SionSwiftsLFC 👏👏👏
The trophy is heading back to Tyrone 🏆
Two goals in extra-time from Cora Chambers seal the League Cup for @SionSwiftsLFC
Report & Highlights 📽️⤵️
MP for the area @OrfhlaithBegley welcomes today's announcement that GP services in Trillick & Dromore Co Tyrone have been saved for now. @healthdpt @WesternHSCTrust #UTV
After intensive efforts over many weeks I welcome that the Western Trust have agreed to take on the contract for the Dromore and Trillick GP Practice. This announcement will be a welcome relief to the over 5,500 patients. A much needed financial investment should now follow.
A team applause was held as a mark of respect for the recent passing of one @TyroneGAALive finest gaels Damian Casey.
@DGNHurlingclub
Unmissable feel -good show of the year, Circus, inspired by the Greatest Showman, brought to you by the sensational Skyzdalimit. Celebrating humanity and diversity. Immersive fun show for all the family! Come and support us. Prepare to be blown away!
Devastating news to hear of the passing of Damian Casey. An incredible talent who brought so much joy to Tyrone Gaels. Lighting up Croke Park only a couple of weeks ago.
My deepest condolences to Damian’s family, friends, and teammates. 🙏
The unilateral actions of Boris Johnson are utterly reckless. It is clearly a breach of International Law. The impact on our businesses & economy could be colossal. The pro-protocol parties have jointly written to Boris Johnson today to firmly reject his legislation and approach
Lads. Long shot but anyone with any celeb contacts?
The Saturday Club Omagh celebrating 20 years. 200 kids w/ special needs & 2000 volunteers supported in that time 🥰
We want to get as many video congratulations to play on the night as we can!
RTs welcome 🙏
The irony of the sub-heading of this 1999 newspaper article is not lost on anyone who knows about previous police investigator's attitudes towards the abduction & murder of my father, Cllr. Patsy Kelly outside Trillick, Tyrone in Jul 74.
#NeverGivingUp #TimeForTruth #BillOfShame
Sinn Féin MP @OrfhlaithBegley has welcomed the Infrastructure Minister @JohnODowdSF's commitment to progressing the A5 road upgrade http://sinnfein.ie/contents/63790
Infrastructure Minister @JohnODowdSF has affirmed his commitment to progressing the A5 Western Transport Corridor Flagship Project
https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/odowd-commits-progressing-a5
@fermanaghomagh @MidUlster_DC @dcsdcouncil
Great news for Strabane Town. https://twitter.com/CommunitiesNI/status/1534482808982364160
Up to 36 commercial properties on Derry Road and Market Street in Strabane are set to benefit from a refresh as @CommunitiesNI Minister @DeirdreHargey announces funding for painting works http://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-hargey-announces-funding-strabane-town-centre
Today Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd reaffirmed his commitment to the delivery of the A5 which is a strategic priority for his department.
Immediate safety measures will also be introduced at Garvaghy, including signage,street lighting & a footpath for local residents.
Please support and RT this event in Strabane next week. @MensHealthIRL @we_are_tyrone @StrabaneWeekly @teamtalkmagLIVE @TyroneGAALive @SigersonsGAA @strabaneafc @StrabaShamrocks @StrabaneCC @StrabaneRFC @StrabaneGolf @UlsterImage @OrfhlaithBegley @MaoliosaMcH #MensHealthWeek
Thanks to local Member of Parliament Órfhlaith Begley @OrfhlaithBegley for attending my book launch in Killyclogher last night - it was a great success and a huge turnout. Thanks to everyone for the support.
Michaela McAreavey was a loving wife, sister and daughter and will be remembered for being a talented and much loved person.
It is hard to put into words the pain inflicted by that vile video. Thoughts are with her family at this time 🙏
Thank you to everyone who reported this to me tonight.
A beautiful young woman was murdered on honeymoon & this is how loyalists “celebrate” the Queen’s jubilee.
I have reported this to the PSNI & will be taking further action. @ChiefConPSNI https://www.facebook.com/andrew.mcdade.0/videos/4706108599494165/?d=n
At lunchtime, it was a sin not to go out and hurl! #Hurling against the walls of #Stormont. Now that’s lovely hurling!
WOOHOO! It took getting my MP @OrfhlaithBegley involved but finally I've got a registration number for the van! Sachsenring here we come!
My next book launch is in Strabane tonight.
Ex-British soldier David Holden has been giving evidence at his trial for the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in 1988
Holden told court how his claim that his wet hands slipped when moving the gun that killed McAnespie was his 'theory' on what happened rather than recollection
A busy few days in Québec, Canada engaging with several elected representatives on international support to advance Irish unity.
Strong support for a unity referendum and to uphold the GFA/ protocol during future trade deals.
The School of Irish Studies of @Concordia University in #Montréal welcomed the visit of Órfhlaith Begley, lawyer, human rights advocate, Irish athlete and Sinn Féin MP for West Tyrone. Órfhlaith has been meeting with #Québec politicians and members of the diaspora
Andres Fontecilla MNA, International Affairs Critic for Quebec Solidaire, welcomes @OrfhlaithBegley MP to Quebec National Assembly with party call for full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement including a vote on Irish Unity. "Erin Go Bragh!"
Thank you @AFontecillaQS for the warm welcome to the Quebec National Assembly today. We welcome your firm support for the GFA and Irish unity 🇮🇪
Andres Fontecilla MNA, International Affairs Critic for Quebec Solidaire, welcomes @OrfhlaithBegley MP to Quebec National Assembly with party call for full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement including a vote on Irish Unity. "Erin Go Bragh!"
Aujourd'hui, @RubaGhazalQS et moi avons eu l'immense honneur de rencontrer une députée irlandaise du @sinnfeinireland : @OrfhlaithBegley !
La solidarité entre peuples en quête d'autodétermination est tellement importante. Inspirons-nous les uns des autres !
⭕️ History will be made today with the introduction of Acht Gaeilge. The Irish language will be granted official status.
Full credit to all the activists who have campaigned for years and years for this historic day👏
With two heroines of the democratic struggle in the North of Ireland
