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Emma Little-Pengelly

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Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland (DUP)

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13.1

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31,368 followers

Data last refreshed: August 12, 2026

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Lots of fun (and doggies!) at the St John’s Dog Show and family fun day this afternoon. It is always lovely to catch up with Rev. George and all the folks in the church and the community gathered i...

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@Paulderby34 It is called “The Relief of Derry”

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@micky47050 @BenLowry2 😮

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@GlobalSola 😀😀😀

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Giving the Lambeg a bit of a go …inspired by @JBuckleyMLA !!😀 (Definitely NEED some lessons - but I give it a rattle nevertheless! 😂)! https://t.co/Quitf1MCuA

Personal & Human Interest Arts & Culture Northern Ireland Aug 07, 2026 View on X

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@MartinMooreMr @gordonlyons1 @duponline @BelfastBands @Tracybelfast1 @sbunting_ It is what the current Northern Ireland is - and we should celebrate that!

Personal & Human Interest Northern Ireland Aug 07, 2026 View on X

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Great to see a few Lambegs in Belfast this evening! 💜🩵!! https://t.co/qL59eu6DC7

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Northern Ireland Aug 06, 2026 View on X

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I am saddened to hear of the death of the one and only Jimmy Cricket today, aged 80 years. Much loved, his comedy and performances brought joy to folks not just across the UK, but he was one of th...

Personal & Human Interest Arts & Culture Broadcasting & Media Aug 03, 2026 View on X

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“Confidence in who we are gives us the freedom to celebrate the richness of others. Culture need not divide us; at its best, it invites us to listen, to learn, and to discover. This island has giv...

Culture, Media & Sport Arts & Culture Northern Ireland Equality & Diversity Aug 02, 2026 View on X

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McConnell wins Gold🥇 - fantastic!!! Jon McConnell has Team NI’s 2nd gold medal of the Glasgow 2026! #GoTeamNI #Glasgow2026 #CommonwealthGames @GoTeamNI https://t.co/3p1xLRpwwS

Culture, Media & Sport Sport Commonwealth Northern Ireland Aug 01, 2026 View on X

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It was lovely 💜 to be invited to give out the medals this afternoon following a very successful kids football camp at the Tolerton Pitches in Seymour Hill along with Cllr Jonathan Craig. What a lov...

Constituency & Local Issues Sport Voluntary Sector Northern Ireland Jul 31, 2026 View on X

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The world is an increasingly dangerous place and the push is on to secure stronger protection for citizens through defence spend and investment. This is necessary and prudent. The UK Government wi...

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Hot on the heels, it is a Silver for our very own Lagan Valley man, Daniel Wiffen!! Strong swim from Daniel to claim another medal for Team NI - the 1500m Freestyle is brutal! 😵 #GoTeamNI #Glasg...

Culture, Media & Sport Sport Commonwealth Northern Ireland Jul 29, 2026 View on X

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She did it!!! Kate O’Connor wins the first Gold Medal for Northern Ireland winning the Women’s Heptathlon title! 🥇 Well done Kate - amazing!! 💫🎉👏❤️🤍 #GoTeamNI #Glasgow2026 #CommonwealthGames @G...

Culture, Media & Sport Sport Commonwealth Northern Ireland Jul 29, 2026 View on X

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Amazing swim from Ellie McCartney to win Northern Ireland another bronze medal, this time in the Women’s 200m Breaststroke 💪 #GoTeamNI #Glasgow2026 #CommonwealthGames @GoTeamNI https://t.co/u9ycS...

Culture, Media & Sport Sport Commonwealth Northern Ireland Jul 29, 2026 View on X

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@PhillipBrett21 @fobakesbadly Thinking of you and all the family on this 25th anniversary of Gavin’s murder. A terrible act of terrorism, and unnecessary loss and grief.

Personal & Human Interest Counter-Terrorism Northern Ireland Jul 29, 2026 View on X

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Buying British - MOD Defence spend can be a major boost to Northern Ireland The new Prime Minister is reported to be setting out the direction of defence in the Uk next week - with “buying Britis...

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A big congratulations to Chloe Wilson and Shauna O’Neill on their bronze in pairs bowls! I had the pleasure of meeting with the best friends in Glasgow and they were so lovely and I’m so pleased th...

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Shocking to see Sinn Fein members out defending the murderous, corrupt and oppressive Iranian regime against attack, condemning actions that are celebrated by so many Iranians who suffered oppressi...

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RT @errongordon: Outstanding work by @BBCMaryam and the team in Studio E 🙌🏼 https://t.co/mgVr8B0TFA

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I am so deeply sorry to hear about the passing of this wonderful and inspirational young man, Blake McCaughey. My deepest condolences to his family, who so loved and cherished Blake and supported h...

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Nationalists are trying to spin, spin, spin - so what are the FACTS 👇👇. The Union remains STRONG with clear Pro-Union majorities in Scotland and Wales. In Northern Ireland we are not "led" by a "...

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Thinking of Michaela's family and friends on the 15th anniversary of her murder on her honeymoon. Such a terrible and shocking thing to happen, and it is tragic that her family still await justice....

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Just some of the many brave British soldiers who gave their lives in Afghanistan. I am deeply proud of all those who served with honour in Afghanistan, the UK stepping up and with many killed inc...

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Northern Ireland deserves more than a "First Minister for Abolishing Northern Ireland" 👇👇 https://t.co/5WsOgVwebi

Party Politics & Leadership May 11, 2026 View on X

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Absolutely shocking tragedy in Dundalk. All so young and so many grieving and heartbroken families and friends today, undoubtedly struggling to come to terms with what has happened. Thinking too of...

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Northern Ireland deserves more than a "First Minister for Abolishing Northern Ireland" 👇👇 https://t.co/5WsOgVwebi

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UPDATE - Violence serves no purpose. Tonight many 100s of people came out to partake in peaceful protest. They then dispersed having registered their deeply held concern and anger. What we are ...

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I know all are horrified about what has happened. I know so many are angry and there are those who want to register a protest. This is an appeal to act in an entirely peaceful way. Violence does...

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Truly horrific scenes in North Belfast last night. This was a shocking and brutal act of violence. My thoughts and prayers are first and foremost with the victim of this savage and barbaric attack...

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Some 😡 comments under my facebook posts this week 😑👇 In my role as your deputy First Minister I face big and often tricky political issues, big challenges and the task of delivery in Government. I...

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Today I am travelling to Washington DC to embark on a series of engagements with politicians, business leaders and diplomats. Northern Ireland enjoys privileged access to the corridors of power eac...

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"It is outrageous that this woman has been given bail. The Irish judge that made the decision was wrong - bail should not have been granted. The judiciary is independent, but the role they play has...

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Ulstèr-Scotch Leid Sennicht 20an25 A wunnèrfu visit tae Tha Hairtlan Biggin in Kilkeel wi local MLA Diane Forsythe as pairt o thir spaicial sennicht o Ulstèr-Scotch. Muckle darg bae yin an aa, tak...

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Rank History

Aug 2026

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Content Categories

Constituency & Local Issues 109

Personal & Human Interest 65

N/A 47

Culture, Media & Sport 42

Defence & National Security 29

Topics & Themes

Northern Ireland Voluntary Sector Arts & Culture Sport Faith & Religion Regional Investment Farming & Agriculture Veterans Small Business Victims' Rights Armed Forces US Relations Schools Diplomacy Counter-Terrorism Defence Procurement Gender & Women's Rights Devolution Commonwealth Broadcasting & Media

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Based on top 31 of 124 in UK Politicians

Posts

549

Emma: 504 ↓

Likes

1,407,050

Emma: 65,339 ↓

Comments

121,642

Emma: 10,258 ↓

Avg Likes

1,210.6

Emma: 129.6 ↓

Avg Comments

181.3

Emma: 20.4 ↓

Score

1,650,334

Emma: 85,855 ↓

Posts/Week

14.6

Emma: 13.1 ↓

Avg Post Length

226 chars

Emma: 447 ↑