Amanda Ferguson

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

‘We need to change the system’: Owner of Belfast’s newest bar says licensing laws holding hospitality back Bullhouse East boss joins growing calls for reform of controversial ‘surrender principle’

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!

Give My Head Peace star fighting her way back to work at 83 after year from hell Larne star’s love for acting undimmed as she targets return to comedy troupe

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 🥞🍓🫖

Ex-UUP councillor says a united Ireland is ‘inevitable’ and blames unionism for ‘failing to see bigger picture’ Retired PSNI officer Linzi McLaren adamant inability to reach out to moderate unionists will be death of the union

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!❤️🌹

I lived across the road from the Assembly Rooms in Donegall Street during the latter half of the 2010s. It’s shameful the way it’s been left to rot for so long. There shouldn’t be any further delay in its transformation. #belfast

Grand Central Hotel cafe has upped its sweet treats game. This caramel square “millionaire shortbread” was a delight. Love planning meetings that involve traybakes. I might call it Traybake Tuesday from now on. 😀

There’s now 12,000 people following my Bakebook page. Mon over. It’s for sharing my reporting, stories I find interesting, my views, upcoming broadcasts, and a bit of craic too. Same rules apply as here. Try not to be 🤬to me or each other. linktr.ee/amanda.ie

As many understanding comments as negative.

Anyone talking about culture wars is an embarrassment, and best ignored. A variety of boyos have been encouraging a replication of Trump’s America in the north/Northern Ireland but it will not work. If anything it’s accelerating the desire for change.🤷🏻‍♀️

This week I had cause to sit in a Belfast A&E department through the night. It was double the wait on the website from arrival to leaving. Heartbreaking to observe up to 10 homeless people including drug addicts in the patient waiting area for somewhere sheltered to be.

I know I’m the colour of milk so can’t relate directly but the theme about forthright black women being judged harshly reveals itself time and again. Whitney #LoveIslandAllStars gets accused of shouting by Shaq and Scott gets voted most popular man for being “drama”.

‘Report Fenian Activity’ van spotted in Belfast city centre PSNI officers have been pictured putting a stop to a mobile digital billboard promoting a fictional “Fenian Hotline” in Belfast on Thursday afternoon.

By Niamh Campbell

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther... ‘Report Fenian Activity’ van spotted in Belfast city centre

‘Report Fenian Activity’ van spotted in Belfast city centre PSNI officers have been pictured putting a stop to a mobile digital billboard promoting a fictional “Fenian Hotline” in Belfast on Thursday afternoon.

Craic!

By Niamh Campbell

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/norther... ‘Report Fenian Activity’ van spotted in Belfast city centre

On the cobbles outside Belfast City Hall. Report Fenian Activity. Call the Fenian Hotline today.
I told the driver I was both a fenian and a reporter and was there anyone to talk to. He told me to call the hotline lol.

Hand stencil in Indonesian cave seen as the oldest-known rock art The painted outline of a human hand inside a cave on the Indonesian island of Muna represents what researchers are calling the oldest example of rock art in the world, created at least 67,800 years ag...

The painted outline of a human hand inside a cave on the Indonesian island of Muna represents what researchers are calling the oldest example of rock art in the world, created at least 67,800 years ago reut.rs/4bcWQEw

I love the idea that comedy catchphrases from another era are doing positive work in 2026. He was very open about his relationship with his dad. And when I thought about the complexity of Frank Carson’s identity it gave me pause for thought. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sunday-life/...

alice from alice in wonderland has her head down ALT: alice from alice in wonderland has her head down

I’ve fallen down a Beckham-shaped rabbit hole and wish I hadn’t, even though the dancing memes are indeed very funny. Often the truth is found somewhere in the middle. Ultimately it’s sad when families fall apart.

Happy Dolly Parton day to all who celebrate. Everything I achieve today is a tribute to Dolly. Happy 80th Birthday @DollyParton ❤️https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/tennessee-proclaims-dolly-parton-day-80th-birthday-1235501359/

Delivery! Just received Poyums Annaw. I can’t wait to interview Len Pennie imaginebelfast.com/event/poyums...

Press Ombudsperson Susan McKay chairing an event in the Linenhall on Public Media Ireland in the event of reunification pure.ulster.ac.uk/ws/portalfil...

I’m not emailing them to let them know I don’t believe in any god!

New broadcaster for united Ireland, study recommends A new public service broadcaster should be considered in the event of a united Ireland, researchers have said.

New academic study says in a reunified Ireland regional coverage would be "crucial" and suggested 10 regional journalism hubs in Belfast, Derry, Enniskillen, Newry, Athlone, Galway, Limerick, Dublin, Waterford and Cork that would cover cultural stories as well as news. www.rte.ie/news/2026/01...

I pick no religion on the census.