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Aontú Deputy Leader Gemma Brolly has welcomed the commitment made today in Westminster that the new Labour Government will repeal the shameful Legacy Act passed by their predecessors that has destroyed the rights of victims and their families to truth and justice. Speaking today, Mrs Brolly said: “Aontú as well as every political party in […]
Alliance East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly has said we must never forget the sacrifice of those who gave their lives at the Battle of the Somme, as commemorations take place to mark the anniversary. Mr Donnelly was speaking on July 1, having already attended the annual commemoration at the Knockagh Monument in East Antrim. He […]
The annual South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration will take place on Saturday 6th July at 6pm. All are welcome to attend. The Assemble point is Mullaghbawn Community Centre. This annual commemoration remembers all those local volunteers who died during the most recent phase of the struggle for Irish freedom and is focussed on offering ongoing solidarity and support to their […]
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood has said that the treatment of Bloody Sunday families seeking justice for the murder of their loved ones has been disgraceful. Mr Eastwood was speaking after the family of William McKinney confirmed that the PPS has failed to challenge anonymity for ‘Soldier F’ who is charged with the murder of two […]
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said heartbroken families will continue to challenge the shameful Legacy Act at every turn and called on the British Government to repeal it. She also pledged that she and her Sinn Féin colleagues would continue to stand with families in their continued fight for truth and justice. The Newry & […]
By François Vincent ABC councillors have cleared the last remaining hurdle for the installation of 12 commemorative stones, marking the centenary of the creation of Northern Ireland, at designated locations in the borough. Residents of the localities in question were duly surveyed, with approval rates for the installation of the stones ranging from 95.45% in […]
TUV Cusher Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has slammed First Minister Michelle O’Neill’s recent comments on the Kingsmill Inquest as hypocritical. Statement by TUV party chairman Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “The Jesuitical words from O’Neill about the Kingsmill inquest will cut no ice with those with any knowledge of the massacre. “It is nauseatingly hypocritical for her […]
The SDLP Leader of the Opposition today asked the Justice Minister to support the implementation of key recommendations in the Kenova report, including speeding up justice processes and a review of the Public Prosecution Service. In a Topical question to Minister Long, Matthew O’Toole MLA asked the Minister to confirm she would use her office […]
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald speaking following the publication of the Kenova Inquiry report said: “My heartfelt thoughts are with the families of all those whose loved ones were killed, and whose anguish, hurt, and loss continues to be felt deeply today. To all those who have suffered such grievous loss I am sorry […]
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey has said the British government should repeal its cruel Legacy Act. The party’s justice spokesperson was speaking after Belfast High Court ruled that the Act is in breach of the European Convention of Human Rights. Deirdre Hargey said: “We were of the view that the Legacy Act was in breach of […]
On Friday 9th August 2024 the family friends and comrades of Oglach Brendan Watters will be holding a graveside commemoration to mark the 40th Anniversary of Brendan’s death. Speaking to Clanrye News and Sport event organisers said: “Brendan was from a staunch Republican family he was a member of Na Fianna Eireann before making the […]
By François Vincent A planning application for the conversion of a former schoolhouse into a dwelling in Middletown has been turned down, in part because the 1830s building was once a ‘Fever Hospital’ where many would have died, making it a site of major archaeological value. The application was for the conversion of the derelict […]
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