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NUJ, Photographer, Journalist, Human Rights Activist,Trade Unionist, Amnesty International Member, Foodie, Dancer, Traveller, Fishing, Human, peacemonger.

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Citywest violence preplanned online, gardaΓ­ say The violence which broke out outside an accommodation centre for international protection applicants in Dublin last night was orchestrated and preplanned online, the garda officer in charge of the pol...

Citywest violence preplanned online, gardaΓ­ say. Journalists need to take care, safety first. www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...

22.10.2025 09:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ed Moloney: The fearless journalist who became known for uncompromising reporting on the Troubles Across four decades in journalism, Edmund β€˜Ed’ Moloney – who died in New York at the weekend aged 77 – became known for his uncompromising reporting and determination to expose the hidden and uncomfo...

Belfast Telegraph: Ed Moloney: The fearless journalist who became known for uncompromising reporting on the Troubles
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

21.10.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Freelance Nov99: Ed's free, but watch your back - more seizure orders expected

The Freelance Nov 1999: Ed's free, but watch your back

www.londonfreelance.org/9911ed.html

21.10.2025 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NUJ pays tribute to Ed Moloney "One of the most consequential journalists of his generation" dies in New York

NUJ Tribute to Ed Moloney RIP

www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

20.10.2025 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ed Moloney: Northern Ireland Troubles journalist and author dies He was a former northern editor for both The Irish Times and Sunday Tribune, and his book A Secret History of the IRA became a bestseller.

Ed Moloney RIP has died in New York. Seamus Dooley, the assistant general secretary of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Ireland, described him as "one of the most consequential journalists of his generation".

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

20.10.2025 00:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry to hear NUJ Belfast and District Branch member Ed Moloney RIP has died in New York. Moloney bravely defended the NUJ Code of Conduct by refusing to hand over his journalistic material. He successfully fought and won his case in 1999, setting an important legal precedent for journalism.

19.10.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Leading Troubles journalist Ed Moloney dies aged 77 The prominent journalist Ed Moloney has died, his family has said.

Sad news Ed Moloney RIP passed away in New York City on Friday, where he had been living and working, after a brief illness.
m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther...

19.10.2025 23:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NUJ Member of Honour and NUJ Belfast and District Branch member Ed Moloney RIP has died. Moloney bravely defended the NUJ Code of Conduct by refusing to hand over his journalistic material. He fought and won his case in 1999, an important legal precedent for journalism.

19.10.2025 23:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ed Moloney, award winning journalist, passes at 77. Edmund β€œEd” Moloney passed away on October 17, 2025 at the age of 77 in New York City after a brief illness. Moloney was an award-winning Irish journalist, author and film-maker best kn…

NUJ Member of Honour and NUJ Belfast and District Branch member Ed Moloney RIP has died in New York. Moloney bravely defended the NUJ Code of Conduct by refusing to hand over his journalistic material. His win was an important legal precedent for journalism.
thebrokenelbow.com/2025/10/19/e...

19.10.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Troubles journalist Ed Moloney dies aged 77 Journalist Ed Moloney has died aged 77, his family has said.

RTE News: Sorry to hear journalist Ed Moloney died.
www.rte.ie/news/ireland...

19.10.2025 22:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Irish State must offer same honesty it demands from Britain on Troubles, Belfast meeting told Member of Northern Ireland legacy commission said Republic must do more to properly address the past

Irish Times: Irish State must offer same honesty it demands from Britain on Troubles, Belfast meeting told.
www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

19.10.2025 21:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Truth Recovery Process conference 2025

Truth Recovery Process conference 2025

Truth Recovery Process conference 2025

Truth Recovery Process conference 2025

Truth Recovery Process conference 2025

Truth Recovery Process conference 2025

Truth Recovery Process conference 2025

Truth Recovery Process conference 2025

Truth Recovery Process conference 2025

19.10.2025 11:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Large crowds rallied against Trump at β€˜No Kings’ protests across the US. Here’s why protesters say they attended | CNN CNN field teams spoke with attendees at β€œNo Kings” rallies across the country. Here’s what protesters had to say.

CNN: Millions rally against Trump at β€˜No Kings’ protests across the US. Here’s why protesters say they attended
www.cnn.com/2025/10/19/u...

19.10.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Truth Recovery Process conference 2025 on β€˜The Narrow Ground: Is there a path between Protected Disclosure and Conditional Amnesty that can provide for Truth Recovery and Reconciliation through Mediation as an alternative to the existing processes and procedures? It was in Canada Room, Queen's University, Belfast, on Saturday 18th October 2025. Some speakers include victims and survivors, former combatants  and a Panel of Legal Experts including Fionnuala NΓ­ hAolain, Brice Dickson, Tom Hadden, Michael Lynn, Kieran McEvoy and others.

The Truth Recovery Process conference 2025 on β€˜The Narrow Ground: Is there a path between Protected Disclosure and Conditional Amnesty that can provide for Truth Recovery and Reconciliation through Mediation as an alternative to the existing processes and procedures? It was in Canada Room, Queen's University, Belfast, on Saturday 18th October 2025. Some speakers include victims and survivors, former combatants and a Panel of Legal Experts including Fionnuala NΓ­ hAolain, Brice Dickson, Tom Hadden, Michael Lynn, Kieran McEvoy and others.

The Truth Recovery Process conference 2025 on β€˜The Narrow Ground: Is there a path between Protected Disclosure and Conditional Amnesty that can provide for Truth Recovery and Reconciliation through Mediation as an alternative to the existing processes and procedures? It was in Canada Room, Queen's University, Belfast, on Saturday 18th October 2025. Some speakers include victims and survivors, former combatants  and a Panel of Legal Experts including Fionnuala NΓ­ hAolain, Brice Dickson, Tom Hadden, Michael Lynn, Kieran McEvoy and others.

The Truth Recovery Process conference 2025 on β€˜The Narrow Ground: Is there a path between Protected Disclosure and Conditional Amnesty that can provide for Truth Recovery and Reconciliation through Mediation as an alternative to the existing processes and procedures? It was in Canada Room, Queen's University, Belfast, on Saturday 18th October 2025. Some speakers include victims and survivors, former combatants and a Panel of Legal Experts including Fionnuala NΓ­ hAolain, Brice Dickson, Tom Hadden, Michael Lynn, Kieran McEvoy and others.

The Truth Recovery Process conference 2025 on β€˜The Narrow Ground: Is there a path between Protected Disclosure and Conditional Amnesty that can provide for Truth Recovery and Reconciliation through Mediation as an alternative to the existing processes and procedures? It was in Canada Room, Queen's University, Belfast, on Saturday 18th October 2025. Some speakers include victims and survivors, former combatants  and a Panel of Legal Experts including Fionnuala NΓ­ hAolain, Brice Dickson, Tom Hadden, Michael Lynn, Kieran McEvoy and others.

The Truth Recovery Process conference 2025 on β€˜The Narrow Ground: Is there a path between Protected Disclosure and Conditional Amnesty that can provide for Truth Recovery and Reconciliation through Mediation as an alternative to the existing processes and procedures? It was in Canada Room, Queen's University, Belfast, on Saturday 18th October 2025. Some speakers include victims and survivors, former combatants and a Panel of Legal Experts including Fionnuala NΓ­ hAolain, Brice Dickson, Tom Hadden, Michael Lynn, Kieran McEvoy and others.

The Truth Recovery Process conference 2025 on β€˜The Narrow Ground: Is there a path between Protected Disclosure and Conditional Amnesty that can provide for Truth Recovery and Reconciliation through Mediation as an alternative to the existing processes and procedures? It was in Canada Room, Queen's University, Belfast, on Saturday 18th October 2025. Some speakers include victims and survivors, former combatants  and a Panel of Legal Experts including Fionnuala NΓ­ hAolain, Brice Dickson, Tom Hadden, Michael Lynn, Kieran McEvoy and others.

The Truth Recovery Process conference 2025 on β€˜The Narrow Ground: Is there a path between Protected Disclosure and Conditional Amnesty that can provide for Truth Recovery and Reconciliation through Mediation as an alternative to the existing processes and procedures? It was in Canada Room, Queen's University, Belfast, on Saturday 18th October 2025. Some speakers include victims and survivors, former combatants and a Panel of Legal Experts including Fionnuala NΓ­ hAolain, Brice Dickson, Tom Hadden, Michael Lynn, Kieran McEvoy and others.

Truth Recovery Process conference on β€˜The Narrow Ground: Is there a path between Protected Disclosure and Conditional Amnesty that can provide for Truth Recovery and Reconciliation through Mediation as an alternative to the existing processes and procedures? It was in QUB, Saturday 18th Oct 2025.

18.10.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Good to see Grahame Morris MP showing Support for Journalism.οΏΌ

16.10.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good to see Grahame Morris MP showing Support for Journalism.οΏΌ

16.10.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Turkey: Turkish journalist and environmental activist Hakan Tosun dies after assault Death must be investigated to see if tragedy connected to his work

Turkey: Turkish journalist and environmental activist Hakan Tosun dies after assault
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/tur...

15.10.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sudan: Journalist killed by paramilitary group in El Fasher Al Nour Suleiman dies following drone strike

The NUJ adds voice to IFJ and its affiliate, the Sudanese Journalists’ Union (SJU), in condemning in the strongest possible terms this heinous killing and urging for a swift investigation to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/sud...

15.10.2025 22:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Good to meet old art college friends today in Academy Restaurant at the University Ulster.

Good to meet old art college friends today in Academy Restaurant at the University Ulster.

Good to meet old art college friends today in Academy Restaurant at the University Ulster.

Good to meet old art college friends today in Academy Restaurant at the University Ulster.

Good to meet old art college friends today in Academy Restaurant at the University Ulster.

Good to meet old art college friends today in Academy Restaurant at the University Ulster.

Good to meet old art college friends today in Academy Restaurant at the University Ulster.

Good to meet old art college friends today in Academy Restaurant at the University Ulster.

Good to meet old art college friends today in Academy Restaurant at the University Ulster.

15.10.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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McCullough Review admits to data leak last year Breach was not referred to Information Commissioner’s Office at the time

Irish News: McCullough Review admits to data leak last year
ereader.irishnews.com/2025/10/14/m...

15.10.2025 11:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A happy birthday boy and friends having a wonderful time on his birthday.

A happy birthday boy and friends having a wonderful time on his birthday.

A happy birthday boy and friends having a wonderful time on his birthday.

A happy birthday boy and friends having a wonderful time on his birthday.

A happy birthday boy and friends having a wonderful time on his birthday.

A happy birthday boy and friends having a wonderful time on his birthday.

A happy birthday boy and friends having a wonderful time on his birthday.

A happy birthday boy and friends having a wonderful time on his birthday.

A happy birthday boy and friends having a wonderful time on his birthday.

14.10.2025 23:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Military β€˜lost or destroyed’ whistleblower files Exclusive: Army records about soldier Colin Wallace, who exposed abuses in Northern Ireland, have gone missing.

Lost files or destroyed files?
www.declassifieduk.org/military-los...

14.10.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What is he like 🀣

What is he like 🀣

What is he like 🀣

13.10.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NUJ to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists On Monday 3 November at 5.30pm, the NUJ will host an online speaker event to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI).

NUJ to mark International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on Monday 3 November at 5.30pm
www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj...

13.10.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Journalists’ data can be shared with intelligence agencies: PSNI

Irish News: Journalists’ data can be shared with intelligence agencies: PSNI
ereader.irishnews.com/2025/10/13/j...

13.10.2025 08:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Guardian: The Pope and defence of journalism

The Guardian: The Pope and defence of journalism

The Guardian: The Pope and defence of journalism

12.10.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A lovely reflection on loss and hope.

A lovely reflection on loss and hope.

A lovely reflection on loss and hope.

12.10.2025 12:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nobel Peace Prize 2025: Venezuelan opposition leader MarΓ­a Corina Machado wins Nominations closed in January but US President Donald Trump had led a public campaign to win the award.

Good woman Venezuelan opposition leader MarΓ­a Corina Machado has been awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...

12.10.2025 10:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Doing my 007 Bond look at NIPANC Annual Ball 2025

11.10.2025 23:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
We all clean up well.

We all clean up well.

We all clean up well.

We all clean up well.

We all clean up well.

We all clean up well.

We all clean up well.

We all clean up well.

We all clean up well.

11.10.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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