Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Joanne Bunting attended the launch of the International Fund for Ireland’s new five-year strategy, marking its 40th anniversary.
Speaking at the event, the Junior Ministers recognised the organisation’s four decades of work supporting peace and reconciliation across communities here, particularly in the lives of young people.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly visited the 157th Balmoral Show.
They said the show, which has over 500 exhibitors and 3,600 livestock, highlights our fantastic agri-food sector at its best and is a reminder of the vital role it has in our local communities. #balmoralshow
🎥 First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly joined the thousands of people who visited the Balmoral Show on Friday.
The highly anticipated annual event celebrates our local agriculture, food production, and rural life and showcases everything the sector has to offer. #BalmoralShow
🎥 Ending Violence Against Women and Girls is an Executive priority.
Everyone has a role to play in creating a society where women and girls feel safe every day.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly recently launched the Executive’s second Delivery Plan which is about taking action, supporting organisations and communities and challenging the behaviours that allow this violence to happen.
🎥 Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly attended the final day of road racing at the @north_west_200 and congratulated the riders on a spectacular display. Thousands of spectators watched the annual event on the beautiful north coast. #northwest200 #NW200
🎥 At the North South Ministerial Council meeting in Armagh, First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly took the opportunity to highlight the importance of everyone working together to tackle the scourge of violence against women and girls.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill received a very warm welcome on her visit to Gaelcholáiste Dhoire in Dungiven.
At a school assembly, she spoke about the growth of Irish-medium education, met with pupils, and enjoyed some fantastic musical performances.
The First Minister also had a valuable discussion with members of the Board of Governors on the school’s development and future ambitions.
🎥 First Minister Michelle O’Neill visited Gaelcholáiste Dhoire. The school has a unique setting at Dungiven Castle and has grown significantly in pupil numbers - from 13 to over 360 - since it opened its doors in 2015.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill attended a powerful performance of Called Out by @weeyarnproductions at @craictheatreni , Coalisland - a production tackling violence against women and girls head-on.
Funded through The Executive Office’s Change Fund, it has already reached over 1,900 school pupils across Mid Ulster, helping young people recognise the early signs of harmful behaviour before it escalates.
Junior Minister Joanne Bunting and Junior Minister Aisling Reilly were delighted to attend a reception to celebrate Poland’s National Day – marking the 235th anniversary of the Constitution of 3rd May 1791.
The Junior Ministers, who were welcomed by Consul General of the Republic of Poland, Mr Grzegorz Sala, acknowledged the strong relationship with the Polish community and their contribution to life here.
🎥 First Minister Michelle O’Neill attended the hard-hitting play Called Out at the Craic Theatre in Coalisland.
The production focuses on the issue of violence against women and girls, with a powerful focus on young men calling out harmful behaviour among their peers.
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have hosted the 31st Plenary Meeting of the North South Ministerial Council in Armagh.
They discussed a number of key issues of mutual interest including ending violence against women and girls.
