An excerpt from a German news programme discussing Northern Ireland in 2017 translated to English:

"Northern Ireland is electing a new Parliament. The governing coalition of the Catholic Sinn Fein and the Protestant DUP broke down in January. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom. Of the approximately 1.85 million inhabitants, 41% are Catholic and 41% are Protestant. In 1969, a civil war broke out between the two camps in which more than 3600 people lost their lives. The conflict officially ended in 1998 with the so-called 'Good Friday Agreement'. According to this Catholics and Protestants must share power.

The memories and reminders of the past are omnipresent in Northern Ireland. It is a fragile peace that exists between the pro-Irish Catholics and the pro-British Protestants. This is also demonstrated by the crisis in the Northern Irish Parliament. Citizens are voting for the second time in 10 months because the republican Sinn Fein Party has left the coalition with the unionist DUP Party. The point of contention was a failed programme to promote renewable energies, which Arlene Foster of the DUP had initiated".

Do you think this accurately presents the situation of your country (or at least in 2017) or do you feel like foreign media - as exemplified by this - may not understand you?

I didn't think people in NI considered the Troubles to be a civil war.

Someone suggested I tried paddy’s power drink to help with tiredness - has anybody here tried it? Feels like it’s talked about like a magic potion CD- but would love reddit’s thoughts before handing over 13 quid

Anywhere else I should avoid while visiting?

I’ve been told online assessment results have been emailed out. Is this true? A friend of mine applied but hasn’t received anything so checking if it’s maybe because they didn’t pass etc.

Hello,
I know this is a long shot but hoping Reddit can pull a miracle. I lost my wallet at the Portaneevy viewpoint of the Rope Bridge. You can keep all the money in it (over 300£) and collect huge karma from me if you can return the 3 ID cards I had in it. Also would be great to get the wallet back that I bought in Killarney, my credit cards, and fishing licenses.
If by some miracle you found it, please DM me. I am in Belfast until Sept 3rd.
God bless everyone, especially the person that finds my wallet and can get my ID’s back to me.
🙏

Hi guys, I am a banknote enthusiast and I will be visiting Belfast 3 weeks later. I live in England and I do not have any bank account with the Bank of Ireland UK (I only have Ulster Bank).

May I know if it will be easy for me to get my hands on a bank of Ireland £100 banknote please? I am aware that if I don't have a bank account with BOI it might be tricky. If so, do you guys have any other suggestions for me than going to the post office? Thank you!

Hi everyone!

I’m currently looking for part-time marketing opportunities following the redundancy of my previous role due to a restructure.

I’m a marketing professional with over 5 years’ experience, primarily working across the hospitality and retail sectors.

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I’m based in Belfast/Lisburn and I’m open to a range of opportunities, including part-time employment, freelance work or helping small businesses with their marketing on an ongoing basis.

If you’re a business owner who needs some extra marketing support, please feel free to get in touch. I’m happy to discuss your needs and agree reasonable rates depending on the work involved.

Equally, if you know of any part-time marketing roles or opportunities that might be suitable, I’d really appreciate you pointing me in the right direction.

Thanks! 😊

With autumn arriving I remembered a post a year or two ago about Vitamin D being cheap and good for everyone with the low levels of sunlight we get.

Then as I read into it there were comments about getting a version with something else to help absorption, higher doses, other vitamins and supplements and it all got expensive looking.

What do we really need here?
Does it really make a difference and how?

Besides Vitamin D what else actually makes a difference and is worth it?

So, work in an office and new joiner joined a month ago. Anyway we were both in quite early today and got talking.

Anyway we talked and got subject what we listen to during work on ear phones as I hear him laugh sometimes and want something good to listen to

He told me “I like listening to cool fm” I think the pretenders are good craic in the morning.

How do I approach this and how do I look at that man the same?

Another death on our roads today just outside Lisburn on the Belfast road. Cars speed down that road every single day and today’s death will not be the last. How can we get more speed cameras or traffic lights put up?

Due to a recent head injury I've found myself reliant on a walking aid. As we all know, NHS waitlists are pretty terrible so getting one off the NHS is probably not happening.

I had a stick I used for hiking but it's broken today. Effectively I can’t adjust it to my height anymore. It slips down whenever I put any pressure on it.

I'm physically okay but due to the head injury my balance is nonexistent and I can suffer from dizzy spells that can happen at random in which case I really, really need the extra support.

I still need to get out and about as sitting in that apartment staring at the wall was not doing my mental health any good (something I do struggle with to begin with but y'know, wait lists).

Now I'm 6'2 and roughly 100-105kg so the average walking stick isn't going to do much.

I know Argos sells sticks but they don't use their own couriers for home delivery anymore and I've had an utter nightmare getting things delivered in the past. So they're out.

I really need it ASAP so my mental health doesn't dip. Feeling helpless due to this injury hasn't helped already but the stick at least gave me some independence back.

Does anyone know of anywhere looking workers just to do a saturday / sunday shift ? Finding it hard to find anything on Indeed/job search just for the weekends !

I have hospitality experience in restaurants, coffee shops and I have a drivers license for delivery work. Also have a great deal of customer service / phone based experience.

Hi not sure if this is the right subreddit, but does anyone have any experience with Daisy Dog Academy or McCoubrey k9? Thanks in advance.

I was in a mate's boat on the north coast on Saturday and got a pic of these two guys fishing off Torr Head.

Case involving alleged assault on a female mentioned at Ards Court on Tuesday

An assault case against DUP MP Jim Shannon has been ongoing for three years, a court heard on Tuesday.

The Strangford MP has been accused of assaulting a woman. The offence is alleged to have taken place on October 1 2023.

Shannon, 71, with an address at the DUP office in Frances Street in the town, did not attend the latest hearing at Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, which lasted just a couple of minutes.

The court heard a defence statement has been lodged, and prosecutors have requested “some further materials from police”, and for a further three weeks for these to be received

A defence lawyer said the case had been going on for three years, and queried why a further three weeks was needed.

“There is an abuse of process application in this matter,” he added.

The case is next to be mentioned at Newtownards Magistrates’ Court on September 29 for a check on progress.

Shannon has been the party’s MP for Strangford since 2010.

https://www.irishnews.com/news/northern-ireland/an-assault-case-against-dup-mp-jim-shannon-has-been-ongoing-for-three-years-a-court-has-heard-5PNFVNN62NDIPLL5P4R7SJI6T4/

This small junction creates an unbelievable traffic jam twice a day. Every day. Surely it could be engineered better to relieve the tail-backs it causes

Can someone please explain to me like I'm thick why there's a Denmark flag flying outside of Rushpark? Just went past it on the bus

Call for courts to send 'clear message' after seven PSNI officers hurt in 'shameful' attacks | UTV | ITV News

Officers made arrests

Northern Ireland's courts must send a "clear message" to anyone who assaults PSNI officers, the Police Federation has said.

PFNI Chair Liam Kelly was speaking after an officer was bitten and another needed hospital treatment for a leg injury after a series incidents in Belfast on Sunday evening.

They were among seven who were were hurt as they carried out their duties in and around the the city centre.

Mr Kelly said: “To be blunt, there is a terrible disrespect among some people for the men and women I represent who do a fantastic job on behalf of the whole community.

“Officers work in dangerous and dynamic situations, countering violent and lawless individuals. 

“They put their bodies on the line when dealing with attackers. They sustain injuries, some of them forcing them to take time off work to recover. They have to confront constant dangers and all in the name of keeping society safe from mindless thugs.

“They most definitely do not deserve to be bitten, punched, slapped and attacked from behind in a cowardly manner. 

When culprits are brought before the Courts, they should be given meaningful prison terms to let them know there is zero tolerance for what they do.

“Assaulting our officers is becoming commonplace. It is a trend that needs to be halted in its tracks and that requires a no-nonsense approach being taken by our Courts.

“A clear message has to be handed down that assaulting police officers will no longer be treated with kid gloves. There is no mitigation or excuse for lashing out and assaulting officers.”

A Chief Inspector vowed the incidents would be “investigated rigorously”. Chief Inspector Andy George said in two of the incidents, officers sustained serious injuries that prevented them from continuing with their duties.

He added: “While officers were policing a music festival at Boucher Road Playing Fields, a teenage boy was observed with bottles of alcohol.

“When spoken to by officers he became aggressive – kicking one officer to the leg and another in his groin area.

“A third officer was also kicked in the struggle while the teenager was being arrested for assault on police and disorderly behaviour.

“A report will now be submitted to the Public Prosecution Service in due course in respect of the teenager.”

He added: “In the same area a 22-year-old man was suspected of concealing drugs.

“When challenged – an officer was struck to the face and knocked to the ground where he sustained further injury to his arm.

“The suspect was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including assault on police, obstructing police, and possession of a Class A controlled drug.

“Despite his injuries the officer remained on duty.”

The chief inspector said another man was charged with assault on police following an incident in the Custom House Square area as officers policed another concert.

He said: “He became aggressive and verbally abusive towards the officer – attempting to punch him – and appeared intoxicated at the scene.

“Another officer was also bitten on his arm by an aggressive male in the same area.

“The officer’s skin was broken – causing significant injury – and he was unable to continue on duty.

“Officers were also assisting with two males in the Custom House Square area when an officer was assaulted from behind – sustaining a serious injury to the back of his knee.

“The officer required hospital treatment and was unable to continue with his duties.”

Mr George said all of “these shameful attacks on our officers will be investigated rigorously”.

He added: “We have two people charged to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court next month as a result of their disgraceful actions.

“Officers put themselves on the front line to help keep people safe – they do not deserve to be assaulted for simply doing their job.

“We are supporting these officers following a difficult 24 hours in the city.

“They are receiving the appropriate care and our welfare support has been set up.

“However, assaults across 24 hours from just one policing district in Northern Ireland, shows the often grim reality of what our officers on the ground are facing each and every day, and the courage and professionalism with which they serve our communities.”

Wee rant.

Anyone else have an absolute nightmare trying to get anything delivered these days?

Next day delivery is already a 2 day job just for the sake of the water, but I'm currently on day 6 of a next day delivery and it's not even been handed off to the courier!

Why did we all think online shopping was going to be better than highstreet? I'm so flipping tired of the sub par service rife with all of them 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

Hi all,

A while back I seen a post recommending a charity shop in Belfast that does amazing wedding guest dresses but can't find it anymore. Does anyone know of any charity shops in and around Belfast that would be good to have a look? Really don't see the point of buying a new dress for one day and got a strange body shape so would love to try on rather than order of vinted

Thanks all ☺️