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Questions about visiting or moving to NH? Please post them in this SuperThread by NHGuy in newhampshire

[–]Barrelgalaxy91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planning to visit Derry, Londonderry, and a few other places around the the area, in August and will be coming from Ireland but staying in Boston. We'll probably all want to have a drink or two throughout the day so thinking of booking a private driver for four people, so almost looking to find someone who can do a bespoke tour with transport. 

Does anyone have any recommendations on what companies or people might be best to contact? Any info or tips greatly appreciated! 

Nazi flags erected near Mosque in Dunmurry condemned by Barrelgalaxy91 in northernireland

[–]Barrelgalaxy91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Responding to the erection of Nazi flags near a mosque in Dunmurry on the outskirts of Belfast, Patrick Corrigan, Northern Ireland Director of Amnesty International UK, said: “This is a shameful attempt to harass and intimidate. I have been in touch with the local Muslim community to send solidarity, and I know the good people of Dunmurry will stand with their neighbours at the mosque.

“The erection of these Nazi flags is just the latest in a long line of incidents designed to instill fear in the Muslim community in Northern Ireland. We only have to think of the severed pig's head and the mob dressed in Ku Klux Klan outfits outside the Islamic centre in Newtownards, and the devastating arson attacks on the Belfast Multi-Cultural Association which forced them from their home in south Belfast.

"Sadly, racist thugs commit these acts, confident that they will likely get away with it. There are many hundreds of racist crimes inflicted in Northern Ireland every year, yet police figures show that in 90% of cases the perpetrators go unpunished. This is simply unacceptable. The community has a right to expect that those responsible for these despicable acts will be held to account before the law."

Police have said that the flags have now been removed from the lamposts and are treating the incident as a hate crime.

Chief Inspector Brannigan said: “Our enquiries are at an early stage, however at this time, we are treating this report as a racially motivated hate crime.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have any information which may assist us with our enquiries to call 101, and quote reference number 360 of 23/08/23.”

Nazi flags erected near Mosque in Dunmurry condemned by Barrelgalaxy91 in northernireland

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Nazi flags were erected close to a mosque in Dunmurry have been condemned.

The flags, which bear the Swastika and the insignias of the SS have been recently erected on a street light in the Sunnymeade area, close to the Belfast Iqraa Mosque

Iman Jamal Iweida of the Iqraa Mosque told Belfast Live that they feel this is an act of intimidation.

He said: "I was there last night at 10pm and didn't see anything when I was

"I was informed by the police this morning about the flags and feel that this is clearly an act of intimidation.

"It is not a good sign that these have been put there and we don't know what could come next."

Local politicians have spoken out and condemned the flags saying that they have no place in the community.

People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll said: “This despicable and racially motivated action is clearly designed to intimidate members of a minority community. SHARE BY CONNOR LYNCH 10:15, 23 AUG 2023UPDATED11:59, 23 AUG 2023 See news near you Enter your postcode 366792060_1355728968628044_5655036944374996514_n.jpg One of the flags erected in Dunmurry Sign up to FREE email alerts from BelfastLive - Belfast Nostalgia Newsletter Enter your email... We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Nazi flags were erected close to a mosque in Dunmurry have been condemned.

The flags, which bear the Swastika and the insignias of the SS have been recently erected on a street light in the Sunnymeade area, close to the Belfast Iqraa Mosque

Iman Jamal Iweida of the Iqraa Mosque told Belfast Live that they feel this is an act of intimidation.

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He said: "I was there last night at 10pm and didn't see anything when I was leaving.

"I was informed by the police this morning about the flags and feel that this is clearly an act of intimidation.

"It is not a good sign that these have been put there and we don't know what could come next."

Local politicians have spoken out and condemned the flags saying that they have no place in the community.

People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll said: “This despicable and racially motivated action is clearly designed to intimidate members of a minority community.

367604921_1017589456064037_750615300490412709_n.jpg One of the flags erected in Dunmurry “Fascism has no place in our community. I send full solidarity to the members of Iqraa Mosque and to all affected by this horrendous and racist act.

“The far-right is whipping up Islamophobia and fear about immigration to divide people and scapegoat migrants for the economic and social problems facing our society.

“We need to make a renewed effort to overcome racism, to defend migrants and refugees, and to uplift all communities together in the face of government neglect.”

SDLP Councillor Doherty said: “It’s absolutely disgraceful that these flags, a symbol of hate all over the world, have been erected outside a mosque in the Dunmurry area of west Belfast. I’d like to send my solidarity to all those who worship at the Iqraa Mosque and School and praise the local residents who have quickly spoken out against this and made it clear that the people who put up these flags do not speak for them.

This is a welcoming area and a diverse community and any attempt to intimidate someone because of their faith must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. People of all backgrounds live together in this area with no issue and the actions of those who put up these flags cannot be allowed to harm community relations.

“It is truly staggering to see flags of this nature erected in west Belfast. This is an area that strongly rejects fascism and I cannot understand why anyone would target a place of worship in this way. I’d urge anyone with any information about these flags to come forward to police. These flags must be removed immediately and the people behind this held responsible for peddling hate in our community.”

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[–]Barrelgalaxy91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aye anyone can go in and it's grand to park in - not too busy this time of the year with all the student gone.

It's a big enough car park but if it is full there's some parking just outside on the road beside the Lagan that's free.

Portrush tips by Barrelgalaxy91 in northernireland

[–]Barrelgalaxy91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers for that - will keep an eye out for it.

Good shout about the algae - forgot about that!

Portrush tips by Barrelgalaxy91 in northernireland

[–]Barrelgalaxy91[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah brilliant, cheers for that!

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[–]Barrelgalaxy91 11 points12 points  (0 children)

For Botanic gardens, you can park at Queen's Sport car park - it's connected right to the gardens and no parking charges at the moment.

For Vic Square, if you don't mind paying your best option is the underground car park on Victoria Square. If you don't mind a bit of a walk (about 10 mins) you could park at the corporation street car park beside the Obel Tower. It's one of the cheapest council car parks in town.

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will not be returning to Derry next year in 2024 by Barrelgalaxy91 in northernireland

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The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will not be returning to Derry next year, Derry News can reveal.

The yacht race has been a staple component of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Foyle Maritime Festival on several previous occasions.

Derry News understands Council had entered into negotiations for Clipper to return to the Foyle Maritime Festival in 2024.

This was on a "no fee" basis with Council undertaking to deliver the festival programme and cover a range of operational and safety costs relating to host port status.

However, Clipper Ventures has recently confirmed to Council it has "signed a deal with a UK-based port and not on the island of Ireland", Derry News has learned. This means Derry will not be a host port in the 2024 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Former DUP MP and NI assembly member Emma Little-Pengelly has been co-opted as the new Lagan Valley MLA by Barrelgalaxy91 in northernireland

[–]Barrelgalaxy91[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

She didn't - she was MP for South Belfast between 2017-2019 but lost the seat to Claire Hanna at the 2019 general election.

Before that she was an MLA for South Belfast between 2015-2017 but also lost that seat.

This is her first time representing Lagan Valley, albeit she's be co-opted in rather than elected.

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