Margaret Ward
@marg50.bsky.social
Feminist historian. Latest book ‘Rebel Women: Cumann na mBan in Belfast and the Glens of Antrim 1914-1924’ - contact publishers [email protected].
Thank you thank you the sun goddess, finally blue sky and almost balmy weather in gorgeous Ballycastle today. The difference in everyone’s spirits 🌞😄
February 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Thank you thank you the sun goddess, finally blue sky and almost balmy weather in gorgeous Ballycastle today. The difference in everyone’s spirits 🌞😄
Brilliant Marina Hyde. 👏
“Wow. Never mind Manufacturing Consent – have a read of Not Giving A Shit About Consent. I thought Chomsky cared about power…” Marina Hyde in the Guardian.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Never forget Epstein’s little helpers – the powerful men who knew about his crimes, and helped him out anyway | Marina Hyde
I’m sorry, but this is not just a political scandal. Time to refocus on the horrific mistreatment of women and girls, and the role of these ghouls, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
www.theguardian.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Brilliant Marina Hyde. 👏
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Trust me, the woman of academia are not at all surprised by the number of academic men orbiting Epstein.
February 7, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Trust me, the woman of academia are not at all surprised by the number of academic men orbiting Epstein.
A richly detailed account but it would also be worth mentioning his daughter Sarah’s memoirs as she details the roles played by herself & her mother in supporting the intelligence operation (included in ‘Rebel Women’).
New blog post, about a teacher who became Michael Collins' most trusted contact in Belfast and accompanied him to the talks that led to the second Craig-Collins Pact. But the manner of his release from internment was controversial.
thebelfastpogrom.com/2026/01/31/f...
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The rise and fall of Frank Crummey, Intelligence Officer
Frank Crummey lived largely in the shadows, first gathering intelligence for the IRA, then after the Treaty for Michael Collins. He sat on government committees, north and south, and tried to recru…
https://thebelfastpogrom.com/2026/01/31/frank-crummey-intelligence-officer-rise-and-fall/"
February 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM
A richly detailed account but it would also be worth mentioning his daughter Sarah’s memoirs as she details the roles played by herself & her mother in supporting the intelligence operation (included in ‘Rebel Women’).
At long last! So pleased to see my ‘Rebel Women’ given prominence in @waterstones Belfast. Very appropriate as much action took place very close by.
February 4, 2026 at 12:20 PM
At long last! So pleased to see my ‘Rebel Women’ given prominence in @waterstones Belfast. Very appropriate as much action took place very close by.
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Moms in Minneapolis have organized an expansive donation network in the city to support families ripped apart by ICE by providing necessities like groceries, diapers, wipes and, now, breastmilk.
When one mother was taken by ICE, another stepped in to donate breastmilk
Moms in Minneapolis are donating diapers, food and time to help families who have been ripped apart by ICE.
19thnews.org
February 2, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Moms in Minneapolis have organized an expansive donation network in the city to support families ripped apart by ICE by providing necessities like groceries, diapers, wipes and, now, breastmilk.
Scottish bird?? Surely they have a greater spread - like Rathlin Island, where thousands come to view them and other places in Ireland?
Puffins are such a popular Scottish bird with their brightly coloured bills, bumpy landings and waddling walk.
My new artwork of them is available on Folksy...
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#Puffins #Birds #OriginalArt #Drawing #Watercolour #MixedMedia #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ShopIndy #bsnm
My new artwork of them is available on Folksy...
folksy.com/find/item/86...
#Puffins #Birds #OriginalArt #Drawing #Watercolour #MixedMedia #Painting #Artwork #GiftIdeas #ShopIndy #bsnm
February 1, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Scottish bird?? Surely they have a greater spread - like Rathlin Island, where thousands come to view them and other places in Ireland?
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Reposted by Margaret Ward
"Don't worry, I've got you"
‘For Alex’
Alex Jeffrey Pretti
1988 - 2026 rest in peace sir..🕊️
Beautiful tribute by illustrator MJ.Hiblen (@mjhiblenart on Instagram)...😢
‘For Alex’
Alex Jeffrey Pretti
1988 - 2026 rest in peace sir..🕊️
Beautiful tribute by illustrator MJ.Hiblen (@mjhiblenart on Instagram)...😢
January 27, 2026 at 5:42 PM
"Don't worry, I've got you"
‘For Alex’
Alex Jeffrey Pretti
1988 - 2026 rest in peace sir..🕊️
Beautiful tribute by illustrator MJ.Hiblen (@mjhiblenart on Instagram)...😢
‘For Alex’
Alex Jeffrey Pretti
1988 - 2026 rest in peace sir..🕊️
Beautiful tribute by illustrator MJ.Hiblen (@mjhiblenart on Instagram)...😢
The Irish government should follow the lead set by the Spanish government - humane, civilised, realistic.
Hundreds of asylum seekers have protested outside Leinster House, calling for an amnesty to allow them remain in Ireland.
Hundreds of asylum seekers protest outside Dáil
Hundreds of asylum seekers have protested outside Leinster House, calling for an amnesty to allow them remain in Ireland.
www.rte.ie
January 28, 2026 at 1:48 PM
The Irish government should follow the lead set by the Spanish government - humane, civilised, realistic.
I am aiming for the look on the right - getting there with the help of a frog and a hedgehog….
Did u know? This year, let's all make our outside spaces less left - unnatural, sterile, controlled, barren places & more right - natural, verdant, chemical-free, filled with food, 1000's of flowers & 100's habitats for small souls. It's so much easier on your back too... 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🌍🪲🐦⬛🐞🦊🦎🦡🦔🪱🪰🕷️
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 AM
I am aiming for the look on the right - getting there with the help of a frog and a hedgehog….
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Donald Trump’s very own Black and Tans are out of control
My platform piece in today's @irishnews.com
Link: www.irishnews.com/news/world/d...
My platform piece in today's @irishnews.com
Link: www.irishnews.com/news/world/d...
January 26, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Donald Trump’s very own Black and Tans are out of control
My platform piece in today's @irishnews.com
Link: www.irishnews.com/news/world/d...
My platform piece in today's @irishnews.com
Link: www.irishnews.com/news/world/d...
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Former president of Ireland and member of the Elders - a group of global leaders working for human rights - Mary Robinson has said that the US' proposed Board of Peace is not a board of peace, it is "the board of the power of one person"
Board of Peace 'a delusion of power' by Trump - Robinson
Former president of Ireland, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and member of the Elders - a group of global leaders working for human rights - Mary Robinson has said that the US' proposed Board of...
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January 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Former president of Ireland and member of the Elders - a group of global leaders working for human rights - Mary Robinson has said that the US' proposed Board of Peace is not a board of peace, it is "the board of the power of one person"
Reposted by Margaret Ward
Board of Peace - Season 1
January 24, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Board of Peace - Season 1
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Renee Nicole Good was killed for going out in the streets to protect her community.
Thousands more people in Minneapolis are going out in the streets to protect their community.
Thousands more people in Minneapolis are going out in the streets to protect their community.
January 23, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Renee Nicole Good was killed for going out in the streets to protect her community.
Thousands more people in Minneapolis are going out in the streets to protect their community.
Thousands more people in Minneapolis are going out in the streets to protect their community.
Rachel from Newry!! So excited!! Well done Rachel! 🥳🥳🥂🥂⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
"the first female traitor to make it to the final". A FEMINIST ICON TOO
January 23, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Rachel from Newry!! So excited!! Well done Rachel! 🥳🥳🥂🥂⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Letting a sleeping dog lie. It’s a cold, very wet and gray Monday. Definitely Blue Monday. But not so bad when you have a Daisy for company in the study 💛
January 19, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Letting a sleeping dog lie. It’s a cold, very wet and gray Monday. Definitely Blue Monday. But not so bad when you have a Daisy for company in the study 💛
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Minnesotans triggering their car alarms from inside their homes when they see ICE.
January 18, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Minnesotans triggering their car alarms from inside their homes when they see ICE.
And how about including the northern 6 counties of Ireland? @btpbooks.bsky.social and @blackstaffpress.bsky.social for starters.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM
And how about including the northern 6 counties of Ireland? @btpbooks.bsky.social and @blackstaffpress.bsky.social for starters.
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Grim to see OToole’s (@fotoole.bsky.social)Yeats test featured in today’s Observer (@theobserveruk.bsky.social)
January 11, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Grim to see OToole’s (@fotoole.bsky.social)Yeats test featured in today’s Observer (@theobserveruk.bsky.social)
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Die Frauen in Iran 🔥
January 9, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Die Frauen in Iran 🔥
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Ha ha!
You really need a Northern Irish accent to deliver that line right. Nice work, Rachel. #TheTraitors
You really need a Northern Irish accent to deliver that line right. Nice work, Rachel. #TheTraitors
January 10, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Ha ha!
You really need a Northern Irish accent to deliver that line right. Nice work, Rachel. #TheTraitors
You really need a Northern Irish accent to deliver that line right. Nice work, Rachel. #TheTraitors
I never thought we needed more Christian missionaries here in the north, but I appreciate the good intentions of the idealistic young people. And of course absolutely condemn the murderous actions of ICE in the killing of a lovely young woman and mother.
January 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM
I never thought we needed more Christian missionaries here in the north, but I appreciate the good intentions of the idealistic young people. And of course absolutely condemn the murderous actions of ICE in the killing of a lovely young woman and mother.
Cloths not clothes!
A lovely surprise for the weekend. Delighted to be included in this extraordinary volume, edited by Catherine Harper, ‘The Stained and Bloodied Clothes of Ireland: a material culture view of Irish shame, oppression, morality and repression’.
January 9, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Cloths not clothes!
A lovely surprise for the weekend. Delighted to be included in this extraordinary volume, edited by Catherine Harper, ‘The Stained and Bloodied Clothes of Ireland: a material culture view of Irish shame, oppression, morality and repression’.
January 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM
A lovely surprise for the weekend. Delighted to be included in this extraordinary volume, edited by Catherine Harper, ‘The Stained and Bloodied Clothes of Ireland: a material culture view of Irish shame, oppression, morality and repression’.