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🎉⚓️ Great day at the Carrickfergus Pageant celebrating the landing of King William in 1689. 👑🏰
A remarkable moment in our history, commemorated by thousands enjoying the parade, music and festivities. 🎶🥁🎊
And for those keeping count — King William arrived by boat (with the intention of taking over) perhaps the one illegal immigrant who came by boat and received a warm welcome! 😂🚢😄
I was pleased to meet with the management committee of Monkstown Boxing Club, alongside Mervyn Storey, Chairman of the Education Authority, to discuss the club’s plans to expand its work and develop a partnership with the new Abbey College currently being built.
The club does outstanding work with young people, women, and those at risk of disengaging from education. We discussed how this vital work can be strengthened and secured for the future.
It was particularly encouraging to hear from young people who had once been at risk of falling out of education altogether but are now completing their final year at university or pursuing further education opportunities. Their stories are a powerful reminder of the difference that dedicated community organisations can make.
I have promised to do my part to knock a few heads together within the Education Authority and the Department of Education to ensure this project gets the attention and consideration it deserves.
The meeting started with the Chairman himself! No knockout blows were landed, but I think I edged it on points! 🥊🤣
#MonkstownBoxingClub #EastAntrim #EducationMatters #InvestingInYoungPeople #CommunityPartnership #YouthDevelopment #ChangingLives #FurtherEducation #MakingADifference #NorthernIreland
I have received the following update from Translink regarding public transport services:
🚌🚆 Bus and train services are currently operating as normal, with only minimal alterations.
Translink intends to continue running all scheduled services, including late-night services and special event travel.
The safety of staff and passengers remains the top priority, and Translink continues to monitor the situation closely while working with key stakeholders.
Passengers are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest travel information through the Translink website, social media channels, and the Journey Planner App.
I hope this information is helpful.