Dáire Hughes

NO GOING BACK! Over 1,000 Sinn Féin activists canvassed tonight in communities right across the north for the 2nd night running. I joined the canvass in Church View & Camlough Park, Bessbrook. The elections next May will be the most important elections in generations. You can make a stand for your future. You can show that change in the north is unstoppable. You can send a clear message that there will be No Going Back. You can support the strong leadership and ambition of Sinn Féin. Let’s look to the future, together. Let’s return the biggest and strongest Sinn Féin team ever in the Assembly and in Councils. #NoGoingBack #SinnFéin #SouthArmagh

Tonight, over one thousand Sinn Féin activists are taking part in a canvass, speaking to people, right across the north. I joined Cllr. @HarteValerie in Greenfield Park, Newry, to do the same. Sinn Féin is looking to the future with confidence and ambition. The elections next May will be the most important elections in generations. They are an opportunity to make a stand for your future. To show that change in the north is unstoppable. To say very clearly that there will be No Going Back. We are asking you to endorse our strong leadership and return the biggest and strongest Sinn Féin team ever in the Assembly and in Councils. Let’s look to the future, together. #NoGoingBack #SinnFéin

Dea-scéal! 🌳🚶🏻‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️🛝🌳 Newry City Centre Park Given Green Light by Department! I’m delighted at the news that our city centre park has been given the green light to proceed by the Department of Infrastructure! This park will be a game-changer for Newry, a much-needed green lung & recreational space for our community & visitors. The park will also massively complement other developments in Newry, like our city centre greenway. It’s been a long time coming, but thanks to the tireless efforts of the community our park will soon become a reality! #Newry #PáircChathairAnIúir #NewryCityPark (Graphics via @nmdcouncil )

💚 The Sinn Féin bill to help put food on the table of over 90,000 children during school holidays has just passed its final stage, brought forward by our MLA @danielbakersf! The DUP tried to block this vital support for children, but thankfully they failed. Progressive parties stood together and have made sure this vital bill passed. No child should ever go hungry.

One of my favourite Patrick Stewart pieces. An icon of stage & screen. Original 📽️ via @guardian

Proud to stand with the Sean Brown family today. It is disgraceful that they are being dragged through yet another court case by a British government clearly determined to conceal the truth. The courts have been clear, only a public inquiry will deliver the answers the Brown family need. Sinn Féin will continue stand with them in their fight for truth and justice.

Tomorrow the Brown family will attend the Supreme Court in London. To date, they have had to attend court on 57 occasions in their pursuit of a public inquiry into the murder of Sean Brown. Rather than supporting the Brown family in their pursuit of truth and justice, the British government has fought them every step of the way. We will be standing with Bridie and the Brown family every step of the way.

Delighted to visit @USPCA_Official last week 🐶🐈 From shelter, rescue & grooming to a pet food bank, the range of services they provide locally is fantastic. There are also great volunteering opportunities for anyone interested in animals & animal welfare. The USPCA in Newry have ambitious plans for the future & I look forward to working with them in the time ahead. I was also seriously tempted to rescue another madra! ☺️🐾 #USPCA #AnimalWelfare #WildlifeRescue #AnimalCharity #Newry

The message is clear: let’s keep Daisy Hill delivering! Huge numbers turned out today from across Newry, South Armagh & South Down to send a very clear message to the Trust, the Health Minister & the Department. Our maternity service is fantastic - it must be retained. Local mothers & babies deserve nothing less! #DaisyHill #Maternity #Health

“Would you dare speak about English solicitors in this way? Or do you believe Irish lawyers deserve less protection, less respect and fewer rights when they dare to challenge the British state?”

Comhghairdeas mór @crossrangers 🟡⚫️🏆 2026 Armagh champions! Commiserations to @KilleavyGAA - a powerful season & much to build on. #Armagh #GAA @Armagh_GAA

‼️SAVE DAISY HILL MATERNITY SERVICES‼️ We’re encouraging everyone to support the upcoming public rally to save maternity services at Daisy Hill Hospital. 🏥 SAVE MATERNITY SERVICES 📍Marcus Square, Hill Street, Newry 📅 Sunday 25th October 🕑 2:30pm We must show the Southern Trust, the Health Minister & his department that the mothers & babies of Newry, South Armagh & South Down need these services at Daisy Hill. Let’s keep Daisy Hill delivering! Bígí linn! #Maternity #DaisyHill #Newry #SouthArmagh #SouthDown

🌳🚶🏻‍♂️Newry Inner City Greenway🚶🏼‍♀️🌳 Great to see some of the early options for Newry’s inner city greenway - one of six flagship projects being delivered by Minister @LizKimminsSF Cllr. @AidyMM & I viewed the broad plan at their early engagement session today. This greenway will be a fantastic addition to Newry & will complement our new city centre park & new theatre. It will link the canal towpath to the Carlingford Lough greenway & be a great resource for locals & visitors. This consultation runs until November 5th & we’re encouraging everyone to have their say! #Newry #Greenway

Saddened to hear this. Barbara was an influential member of the Constitutional Affairs Committee with @M_AndersonSF & a potent ally during the Brexit saga. A decent, compassionate woman.

Mickey Brady would have turned 76 today. He’s so fondly remembered & sorely missed by us all. We were incredibly lucky to have Mickey as a friend & mentor. #ThePeoplesChampion #Laoch

The British Secretary of State must step in and stop this unwanted march. The fear and trauma being inflicted on the Garvaghy Road community is wrong. Chris Bryant can stop it. 28 years of peace must be protected. The residents of Garvaghy Road must be allowed to live free from sectarian harassment. No going back!

Fantastic to see support for the Garvaghy Road community continue to grow. Some great names here 🎶🎸🎬📺📚

Solidarity Mary. In her few weeks as Ard Mhéara, Mary O’Dowd has been a breath of fresh air. She’s brought new energy & compassion to the office. She’ll certainly not be intimidated by cowards hurling toxic abuse online. @upperbannsf

Retweeted @OrfhlaithBegley: A rare picture of Joe McDonnell and his wife Goretti on their wedding day. He died 45 years ago today after 61 days on…

🔴⚫️ Down GAA Tailteann Final Big Breakfast ⚫️🔴 Excitement is building ahead of Saturday’s Tailteann Final! Whilst it’s not where Down want to be, victory is a ticket to All-Ireland football next year after a season of several highs & some lows. The whole county’s behind the team & management. We also got an update on the exciting Ballykinlar Centre of Participation, Wellbeing & Shared Learning Hub project - a massive undertaking that will provide an incredible boost to the development & sustainability of Gaelic games in the county. Exciting times for @officialdowngaa ! ⚫️🔴 #AnDúnAbú #GAA #TailteannCup

Retweeted @irish_news: Sinn Féin MLA says DUP and deputy First Minister owe public ‘full and transparent explanation’ over Jeffrey Donaldson ‘dang…

Éire Aontaithe! The future of Ireland should be decided by the people of Ireland. 
We have the ability to end partition, break the link with Britain and reunite our country. To build a better future together.

By seizing this opportunity, we can build a new Ireland. We can invest in public services, unite communities, give a new generation real hope and genuine opportunity.

The first step is getting Sinn Féin’s Irish Unity Bill passed in the Dáil on July 7th! That will turn the page and begin a new chapter for our future - one we shape together.   #ÉireAontaithe #IrishUnity #TimeForUnity

💚 Today is International PKU Day 💚 Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a debilitating metabolic condition that affects around 400 people in the north of Ireland.  I recently met with @NSPKU campaigner Chris Cassidy, his son Daragh & daughter Emily. Chris’ advocacy is powerful. His work in supporting others living with PKU & lobbying for improved services is rightly recognised across the north & further afield. Daragh suffers from the condition. The challenges they face are considerable & daily. I’ve already engaged with the Minister for Health on exploring future opportunities for improved medicines & support. Recent developments in medicine & technology have great potential in reducing the burden for those living with this condition. We have to be in a position to maximise the potential of these developments. As a gesture of solidarity to those living with PKU & to raise awareness of the supports that are out there, I’m delighted that civic buildings in @nmdcouncil will be illuminated tonight. 💚 #IPKUDay #IPKUDay2026 #PKU

🕊️🗣️ Discussing the conflict, our peace process & Irish unity with Yale students in Westminster🗣️🕊️ Fantastic engagement with @molloy1916 & students from @Yale University’s Jackson School of Global Affairs. The students were keen to hear of our experiences in the north, particularly the conditions that led to conflict, the process of peace building & contemporary challenges to the full implementation of the Good Friday Agreement. We discussed international affairs, the revival of the Irish language, the growth of Sinn Féin & the vibrant debate on Irish unity. Go raibh maith agaibh Professor @BonnieAWeir & her class for an engaging & thought provoking discussion. Ádh mór ar fad with your studies. @yalejacksonsch

🇮🇪 Historic day in the Dáil Today, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald will introduce landmark legislation to begin the planning & preparation for Irish unity. The future belongs to all of us. Today we start that journey. A new, united Ireland will be better for everyone 🇮🇪 #IrishUnity #TimeForUnity

🔴⚪️💫 Craobh Rua All Stars Launched 💫⚪️🔴 Fantastic to join @Craobh_Rua as they launched their hurling & camogie All Stars programme - the first in County Armagh. The GAA is for everyone & this All Stars programme will be welcoming & inclusive. “Everyone participates & everyone shines!” Maith sibh to the club for this great initiative & to the volunteers who have made it a reality (special shout out to our Leo, one of the young hurling coaches 💪)! If you’re interested in joining up, the next session is on Sunday 28th June, from 11-12. #GAA #GAA4All #Armagh #Camloch @gaa4all

Retweeted @SkyNews: Sinn Féin MP John Finucane tells ＠cathynewman that he does not want to give any "comfort or space" for those using the Belfast…

#GreatMarchForGaza 🇵🇸 #Newry #SaoirseDonPhalastín

🥳🏃🏼‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️Happy Birthday Newry Parkrun 🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🥳 Today we celebrated Newry Greenway Parkrun’s first anniversary! 🎉 Great to see the crowds enjoying the run along our greenway. The initiative has been a huge success & a great addition to Newry. Maith sibh to organisers, volunteers & participants, inc. local Minister @LizKimminsSF 🏃🏼‍♀️👏 #Newry #Parkrun

🎾🏆 Newry Tennis Club - Division 1 Leinster League Champions! 🏆🎾 Delighted to call down to Newry Tennis Club to congratulate them on their recent successes. Newry’s team, Justy, Giby, Tim & Shane, won Division 1 of the Leinster League Championship - a fantastic achievement!🥇 Anna Richmond is now a 4 times Women’s Single Champion! 💪 Newry Tennis Club is growing from strength to strength & has ambitious plans for the future. We’re looking forward to working with them to improve facilities & build on their success! #Newry #Tennis

Tied up, forced to the ground and held at gunpoint. This is how Israel, who some still describe as ‘the only democracy in the Middle East’, treats humanitarians, including Irish citizens. And in the middle of this stands Ben Gvir, sickeningly grinning as he poses for propaganda footage. Repulsive behaviour from the Israeli regime. Solidarity to the humanitarians on the Sumud Flotilla. Their governments must be absolute in their resolve to see them freed and safely returned. #GlobalSumudFlotilla #SumudFlotilla #FreePalestine 🇵🇸

Six Irish Citizens Kidnapped By Israel This seizure of boats and the kidnapping of activists attempting to deliver life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza, including Uachtarán Catherine Connolly’s sister, Dr. Margaret Connolly, is yet another brazen violation of international law by Israel. The Irish Government must act urgently to secure the release of Irish citizens kidnapped from aboard the Sumud Flotilla by armed Israeli forces. Everything must be done to protect the safety of all citizens involved. The ongoing, genocidal blockade of Gaza is an outrage that world leaders tolerate. The blockade is illegal, delivering aid is not. The international community’s moral cowardice has pushed activists to bravely take it upon themselves to attempt to break the siege. This was a mission of mercy which the Israeli forces have aggressively and violently intercepted. https://sinnfein.ie/news/israels-interception-of-sumud-flotilla-another-brazen-violation-of-international-law-government-must-secure-immediate-release-of-kidnapped-irish-citizens-mary-lou-mcdonald/ #FreePalestine #SumudFlotilla #Palestine #SaoirseDonPhalastín

Nothing worth having comes easy! 🟠⚪️ Comhghairdeas mór @Armagh_GAA - fantastic to see! Anglo-Celt curse lifted 😉🏆 1st in 18 years. Maith sibh to players & management! Commiserations to @monaghangaa - some effort in that final quarter of normal time, just didn’t click in extra time. #GAA #Armagh #ArdMhachaAbú

Ádh mór ort Colin and Eithne Bell, as they stand back from the day to day running of @KBRT2013 💚💛 Two of Newry’s finest that have helped so many people.  KBRT, under Collie and Eithne, have provided compassionate and professional support to thousands of families across Ireland when they were at their lowest point, following the death of a loved one.  It’s impossible to calculate the impact Collie, Eithne and KBRT have made after turning their own immense personal tragedy into such an incredible resource.  The levels of support for KBRT, from every corner of Irish society, is a powerful reflection of its impact. I wish Colin and Eithne all the very best for the future and hope that they can enjoy well-deserved time off with their families and friends.

“What we’re doing here is great.” 💛 Darkness Into Light 2026 at Derramore Woods🕯️ Incredible turnout, as ever, in support of >@PIPSHopeSupport A poignant event for those who have lost loved ones to suicide and a reminder that help is available for anyone struggling. #DIL2026 #DIL26 #Hope

‘A Future Beyond The Constraints Of The Union’ 🇮🇪🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @theSNP @Plaid_Cymru @sinnfeinireland 👏 @ScotNational #IrishUnity #Independence

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