There is a consultation on improving some cycle and walking infrastructure on Ravenhill Road / Ormeau embankment in Belfast.

https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/consultations/ravenhill-road-and-ormeau-embankment-pedestrian-and-cycling-improvements-statutory-consultation

If, like me, you like the idea of a safer way to travel in that part of town, it would be amazing if you could have a wee read and consider emailing in some support. 💜

#Cycling #Walking #NorthernIreland #Belfast

Shows etc. continuing this week

#Art #ArtIreland #ArtNorthernIreland #Ireland #NorthernIreland #MastoDaoine

Freedom of movement is definitely a good thing, but so is freedom of speech. This law in Northern Ireland fines anyone for "influencing" others seeking reproductive services within 100 meters of providers. This apparently includes speech unrelated to reproductive care. Such a precedent, if allowed to stand, would render conduct of millions of law-abiding Britons a misdemeanor.

https://reason.com/2026/04/21/retired-pastor-faces-trial-under-u-k-speech-laws-for-preaching-john-316-near-hospital/

#freeSpeech #NorthernIreland #UnitedKingdom #governmentOverreach #viewpointDiscrimination

Finding 'Our Home' (Nasz Dom): Polish stories chart Northern Ireland’s new dimension

“We hope to create a living archive — of stories, or experiences — that will stay here with us and our children and be part of our legacy.”

Read our article by Merrill MEADOW 👉 https://sharedfuture.news/finding-our-home-nasz-dom-polish-stories-chart-northern-irelands-new-dimension/

#SharedFuture #NorthernIreland #Poland #identity #diversity

Driver caught doing 135mph to get to Chinese takeaway

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2026/04/21/driver-caught-doing-135mph-to-get-to-chinese-takeaway-28065236/

Shows etc. coming / going this week+

#Art #ArtIreland #ArtNorthernIreland #Ireland #NorthernIreland #MastoDaoine

At least two families of Mallard ducklings on the reserve at #WWTCastleEspie this morning.
This female had thirteen bundles of fluff to protect! 🐥

#nature #wildlife #birds #waterbirds #duck #NorthernIreland @wwtworldwide

LOUGH NEAGH FACES CALLS FOR ACTION AMID ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Why is there a March for Lough Neagh on 17 May 2026? Learn how protesters and church leaders are pushing for action to stop the lake's ecological collapse.

#loughneagh, #saveourlakes, #northernireland, #environmentnews, #17may2026

https://newsletter.tf/march-for-lough-neagh-17-may-2026/

A new protest is happening on 17 May 2026 to save Lough Neagh. This follows a major algae bloom in 2023 that hurt the lake's environment and tourism.

#loughneagh, #saveourlakes, #northernireland, #environmentnews, #17may2026
https://newsletter.tf/march-for-lough-neagh-17-may-2026/