Northern Ireland #6 Craic, Conflict and Current Affairs

[pommynoir]

I wonder how many of those protesters have ever been in full time employment, or any other kind of employment

A lot of ex colleagues were there, I used to work in the IFSC - well paid, educated people actually love. If I was still living in Dublin I’d have been right there with them.

The homeless crisis in Dublin is both shocking and horrifying, the government have no place moving people into random office blocks when they’ve families living in tents along the grand canal.

 

[monga]

A lot of ex colleagues were there, I used to work in the IFSC - well paid, educated people actually love. If I was still living in Dublin I’d have been right there with them.

The homeless crisis in Dublin is both shocking and horrifying, the government have no place moving people into random office blocks when they’ve families living in tents along the grand canal.

It’s shocking in Dublin, kids getting handed meals on the street, we’ve got a massive homeless problem but a child would never have to sleep on the street they’d find them somewhere even if it wasn’t in their local area they really need to sort out the migrant problem for everyone’s sake.

 

[WinterSolstice]

I don’t think it’s fair to blame asylum seekers or economic migrants for homelessness though, and it’s not right for crowds to congregate outside where they live.

If I’d just arrived from the Ukraine, I’d be absolutely terrified.

Funny how there aren’t crowds congregating in Cherry Orchard or at the dart stations to protest against anti social behaviour

 

[pommynoir]

It’s shocking in Dublin, kids getting handed meals on the street, we’ve got a massive homeless problem but a child would never have to sleep on the street they’d find them somewhere even if it wasn’t in their local area they really need to sort out the migrant problem for everyone’s sake.

I follow a man who provides food to families, and he put up that a family had to leave their home. She stays at home with young / additional needs children and the husband works but could no longer cover the mortgage - she told the council that they needed housing and they gave her a tent but said if she took the tent they would contact TUSLA.

I’m also in wedding pages where people were having their weddings cancelled with minimal notice because the govt had offered the hotel contracts to house migrants instead.

I have nothing against anyone going to any country to seek a better life, the majority of us would do the same in their position and indeed a lot of our ancestors did the same going to America, England or australia but what I don’t get is why they can find safe accommodation for people coming into the country but not for those already here, whatever their nationality.

 

[Wee Nora]

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Sicko those poor girls

Civil servant tried to drug and rape his baby and raped his five-year-old niece, court told

A Co Antrim man tried to drug and rape his toddler and raped his five-year-old niece, a court heard today.

m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

What the hell did I just read? His own baby daughter? Raped his 5 year old niece and admits still being sexually attracted to her? why don’t they do us a favour and bring back the death penalty for sick bastards like this?

 

[WinterSolstice]

I follow a man who provides food to families, and he put up that a family had to leave their home. She stays at home with young / additional needs children and the husband works but could no longer cover the mortgage - she told the council that they needed housing and they gave her a tent but said if she took the tent they would contact TUSLA.

Is this post available publicly?

it sounds odd because councils don’t hand out tents and there are a LOT of protections for people in trouble with mortgages.

The banks HAVE to engage with people in difficulties.

if you’d said their landlord took back the house, that would seem a more likely scenario.

ETA: I don’t doubt you at all, I’m sure you’re completely sincere, but the story sounds kind of off to me.

 

[monga]

What the hell did I just read? His own baby daughter? Raped his 5 year old niece and admits still being sexually attracted to her? why don’t they do us a favour and bring back the death penalty for sick bastards like this?

Hard to believe these creatures walk amongst us

 

[pommynoir]

Is this post available publicly?

it sounds odd because councils don’t hand out tents and there are a LOT of protections for people in trouble with mortgages.

The banks HAVE to engage with people in difficulties.

if you’d said their landlord took back the house, that would seem a more likely scenario.

It was posted by Ken Smollen an ex TD for I think Offaly, it was a month or so ago I think let me see if I can find it, he posts quite a lot.

Is this post available publicly?

it sounds odd because councils don’t hand out tents and there are a LOT of protections for people in trouble with mortgages.

The banks HAVE to engage with people in difficulties.

if you’d said their landlord took back the house, that would seem a more likely scenario.

ETA: I don’t doubt you at all, I’m sure you’re completely sincere, but the story sounds kind of off to me.

Apologies / they may have been renting. My mistake. I probably muddled two stories - the things he posts are heartbreaking!

 

[BigMavis]

Kanyes gone totally mad, if you haven't seen his antics today with his fishing net puppet you should.
That's how Bryson will end up.

 

[monga]

I follow a man who provides food to families, and he put up that a family had to leave their home. She stays at home with young / additional needs children and the husband works but could no longer cover the mortgage - she told the council that they needed housing and they gave her a tent but said if she took the tent they would contact TUSLA.

I’m also in wedding pages where people were having their weddings cancelled with minimal notice because the govt had offered the hotel contracts to house migrants instead.

I have nothing against anyone going to any country to seek a better life, the majority of us would do the same in their position and indeed a lot of our ancestors did the same going to America, England or australia but what I don’t get is why they can find safe accommodation for people coming into the country but not for those already here, whatever their nationality.

I remember seeing them handing out pasta and sauce to primary age kids that were living on the st with their families ;(
They moved the Ukrainians to Trabolgan holiday village , most of them aren't happy about having to upsticks every few months ,one woman was on talking about her autistic son that's doing really well at a Dublin school but he'll have to find another placement now they're having to move and she thinks it'll undo all the progress he's made .

 

[WinterSolstice]

It was posted by Ken Smollen an ex TD for I think Offaly, it was a month or so ago I think let me see if I can find it, he posts quite a lot.


Apologies / they may have been renting. My mistake. I probably muddled two stories - the things he posts are heartbreaking!

Cheers, that makes sense now

yeah the rental situation is horrific, the Airbnb situation doesn’t help as well as the lack of protection for renters

 

[pommynoir]

I remember seeing them handing out pasta and sauce to primary age kids that were living on the st with their families ;(
They moved the Ukrainians to Trabolgan holiday village , most of them aren't happy about having to upsticks every few months ,one woman was on talking about her autistic son that's doing really well at a Dublin school but he'll have to find another placement now they're having to move and she thinks it'll undo all the progress he's made .

It’s horrible seeing them all queuing for food outside the GPO. When we were there last month there were protestors outside at the Luas stop in tents, with police vans watching them.

 

[Wee Nora]

Here we go again. An inflatable gun this time

UUP defends candidate attending performance with UVF lyrics

The footage appears to show a woman dancing while draped in a UVF flag and another woman holding an inflatable toy gun

www.belfastlive.co.uk

 

[monga]

Here we go again. An inflatable gun this time

UUP defends candidate attending performance with UVF lyrics

The footage appears to show a woman dancing while draped in a UVF flag and another woman holding an inflatable toy gun

www.belfastlive.co.uk

It's like a roly poly convention a salad wouldn't go a miss

 

[BigMavis]

Is there a man passed out in a chair?

 

[monga]

Is there a man passed out in a chair?

Yeah , probably Jimmy after his long haul flight from Belfast to London

 

[Wee Nora]

Yeah , probably Jimmy after his long haul flight from Belfast to London

All full up after that intellectual feast

 

[BigMavis]

Who got shot?

 

[monga]

Who got shot?

Looks like another hit, man in his 50’s targeted attack.

Residents describe disbelief after man shot dead following ‘targeted attack’ in Newry

Residents have described their shock and disbelief after a man was shot dead in what has been described as a “targeted attack” in Newry.

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Supposed to be a UVF member?
The comments are always comedy hold

 

[BigMavis]

Looks like another hit, man in his 50’s targeted attack.

Residents describe disbelief after man shot dead following ‘targeted attack’ in Newry

Residents have described their shock and disbelief after a man was shot dead in what has been described as a “targeted attack” in Newry.

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Hmmmm I've seen that area mentioned with something to do with the continuity. Winters.

Actually scratch that, it may have been a dealer.