Amanda Ferguson

@AmandaFBelfast

North Belfast woman. Journalist. Northern/Ireland Correspondent. Freelance: Writer; Broadcaster; Projects. Also

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Joined February 2009
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    Apr 12

    Question! What does the ‘Northern Ireland Centenary’ mean to you? I want to hear from everyone. Honest answers, but try not to be a ballix.

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    Apr 8

    Today launches - a coalition of LGBTQ+ orgs, campaigners and faith groups - united in calling for a meaningful ban on conversion therapy in NI before the end of this mandate. Support the campaign at

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  3. 17 minutes ago

    Aha...cyclist tales!

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  4. 19 minutes ago

    Turned on the radio just now at the exact moment a caller said ‘...and a man whacked me on the ass. If it had been a woman I wouldn’t have been happier’

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    1 hour ago

    A great opportunity for ‘98 babies in NI. Be sure to share / get in contact with Amanda for your voice to be heard, let’s show how diverse the North is!

    DMs open!
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    36 minutes ago

    get in touch with Amanda if you think you fit the bill! it’s a great opportunity to offer your own unique perspective on life in the north/NI as a 1998 babby ✨

    DMs open!
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  7. 2 hours ago

    DMs open!

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    Apr 8

    ‘A Woman’s Role is in the Revolution’ We're delighted to partner with for this event and competition as part of our Virtual Spring Programme👏🏼 Competition entry deadline: Midday on 31st May. Winner will be announced at our panel event on 15th June! Full details👇

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  9. 6 hours ago

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    Given the NI Protocol was agreed in Oct 2019, had its genesis in Dec 2017 & was subject to further negotiation leading to agreement in Dec 2020 there can’t be many technical leads left to pursue. The big issues are political.
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  10. 17 hours ago

    The Paramilitary Crime Task Force (PCTF) conducted searches in , and assisted by officers from the local Neighbourhood Policing Teams and Tactical Support Units. Cannabis, drugs paraphernalia, £10,000+ and a number of injured dogs seized.

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    18 hours ago

    More than 90 percent of vaccine development is funded from taxes or charity. 130 countries have no vaccines. The market has failed. It’s time for nation states to take back control. We’re all in this together.

    WHO and World Trade Organization Host Closed Meetings to Tackle Vaccine Access and Prices
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  12. Retweeted
    Apr 13

    Happy 82nd Birthday Seamus Heaney. “We should keep our feet on the ground to signify that nothing is beneath us, but we should also lift up our eyes to say nothing is beyond us.”

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    15 Dec 2020

    Seamus Heaney -- From "The Cure at Troy"

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  14. Apr 13

    Obligatory to post this when it happens!😁

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    Apr 13

    Lots of great replies and a broad spectrum of opinions. Worth reading through this if you’ve ever pondered the question yourself.

    Question! What does the ‘Northern Ireland Centenary’ mean to you? I want to hear from everyone. Honest answers, but try not to be a ballix.
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    Apr 12

    Deeply concerned by this incident. It is unimaginable to think what could've happened this evening if it wasn't for the quick action of the train driver who stopped the train before it reached the burning car on the track. If you know anything about this, please contact the PSNI.

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    I've just been sent this video of a car on fire on the Derry to Coleraine railway line in Magilligan. The train got stopped just in time. The says they're currently on site. No further info.
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  17. Apr 12

    Thanks everyone for answering this. I am sooooo tired. Going to sleep now so I’ll read the rest tomorrow. Night all😴

    Question! What does the ‘Northern Ireland Centenary’ mean to you? I want to hear from everyone. Honest answers, but try not to be a ballix.
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  18. Apr 12

    Oh here. This will be worth reading!

    Replying to @AmandaFBelfast
    We’re about to publish a wee bit of research about this actually - the views of around 400 young people - watch this space!!
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  19. Apr 12

    Before some craic vacuum wades into the replies, I know this isn’t the reason...but it feels like we are not allowed pints at the minute because we’re grounded for being bad

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    Apr 12

    Came across this funeral in Dublin today. Paddy Cahill was his name. He was well loved and respected by the sound of things. Bicycle-drawn hearse brings cycling advocate on his last journey via The Irish Times

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