North Belfast ones. And those who wish they were north Belfast ones. Go visit Matthew (and Keith) at the Parakeet coffee cart beside Iceland on the Antrim Road. Established coffee is the biz and that cinnamon bun was next level. Opening hours here: instagram.com/parakeet.coffee
Happy 16th journalism anniversary to me!
Look at her. She’s only a child. At 7am on April 5, 2010 I arrived into the Tele newsroom on Royal Avenue/Little Donegall Street for my first day as a reporter.
You can read more here: www.linkedin.com/posts/amanda...
Having a creme egg and a cup of tea for breakfast. Not even sorry. Model’s ‘I am Kenough’ hooded top belongs to her boyfriend. Looking forward to fish from Longs at lunchtime and a hopefully news free long weekend. Happy Good Friday. Have a lovely Easter. #goodvibesonly
No worries. It was a fab evening!
The inner page of book of poems signed by the author, Len Pennie.
Fantastic evening mesmerised by the length of @lenniesaurus.bsky.social hair, & her noble, magnificent & unashamedly rhyming #poetry. Part of @imaginebelfast.bsky.social, Len was interviewed by @amanda.ie who was kind enough to let me ask a question.
Enjoying the poyums very much indeed.
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher speaking to a Westminster committee about violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland “There seems to be an acceptance around misogyny the like of which I’ve not seen. We have to draw a line and say this is not acceptable.” #ENDVAWG
Spot on, Chris
These men think it's just a bit of knockabout fun, but looking down on women, even in this "harmless" way, gives the idea that women are only to be tolerated and not taken seriously. With yet another woman murdered, people with influence should reflect on the societal impact of their attitudes.
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Someone in the TUV thought a pen mocking Alliance MLA Paula Bradshaw was a good idea. #TUV26 #ENDVAWG
REUTERS CITY MEMO
Belfast like a local
Our reporter’s guide to living history, wearable art, and creamy pints
By Amanda Ferguson
www.reuters.com/city-memo/be...
We’ve been talking about the USA🇺🇸a lot in recent times? So looking forward to interviewing Melissa Butcher about her book - The Trouble with Freedom at The Harrison on March 27, 7pm. Get your ticket! imaginebelfast.com/event/the-tr...
Whingers could take a leaf out of Claire’s book.
Happy Mother’s Day to Fiona, and all the women who raise and love us x #mothersday
Happy International Women’s Day. Thanks to the women who inspire me - Maureen, Alice, Fiona, and Natalie to name just a few. Big shout out to my WIMB partners in crime Niamh & Patricia - and to fab student photographers Leagh Donnelly & Katelyn Mallard. #iwd2026
Gorgeous day in north Belfast! Is there any other kind? Speaking alongside Eileen Weir to the women at Cliftonville Community Centre. Thanks to Ani for the questions about #IWD2026 and Iman for translating our answers. I sound impressive in Arabic!
Talking to women this evening about leadership. Bless Zoom because I have a severe dose of the lurgy! #IWD2026
NEW: Read my interviews in today's Sunday Life with William from Bullhouse East, and Holly and Boyd from Free the Night!
As expected Epstein at Hillsborough was bs
Public service notice. Sunglasses season starts tomorrow and ends in September. I will be taking no questions at this time.😎
She’s my late nana’s cousin!
My interview with actress Olivia Nash. The 83yo Larne woman has been a household name for decades as Ma from Give My Head Peace. She has been absent from stage/screen due to a serious back injury, and is currently fighting her way back to health & work. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/...
Notions. Not even sorry. Buttermilk pancakes, white pearl strawberries, pistachio creme! Have a nice #tuesday #pancakeday #shrovetuesday 🥞🍓🫖
My interview with Linzi McClaren. Worth reading the whole thing!
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/...
You couldn’t beat it with a big stick! Valentine’s date at John Long’s with my man #belfast
Happy Valentine’s Day!❤️🌹
