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Burrows: "we should honour the victims, not the victim makers"
UUP leader Jon Burrows condemns First Minister Michelle O'Neill for attending a commemoration of IRA hunger strikers, including Thomas McElwee, convicted over the 1976 Ballymena firebombing that killed Yvonne Dunlop. He says it hurts the Dunlop family and criticises Emma Sheerin MLA's praise of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Michelle O'Neill attendance at IRA hunger striker commemoration Original release: Burrows: "we should honour the victims, not the victim makers" (opens in a new tab)
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Rasharkin must not be surrendered to lawless elements
TUV MP Jim Allister says the PSNI failed to prepare for a predictable event in Rasharkin, where a returning Apprentice Boys club and its band were harassed, and that inadequate measures left a lawful parade without proper protection. He says the village must not be handed over to lawless elements.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Rasharkin Apprentice Boys parade disorder and policing Original release: Rasharkin must not be surrendered to lawless elements (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey raises repeated sectarian attacks with PSNI
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says she has raised a latest sectarian attack on a memorial in Belfast's Short Strand with the PSNI, the sixth on memorials in south and east Belfast in a week. She calls the damage, paint and a stolen Irish flag hate crimes and urges those involved to stop.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Short Strand memorial sectarian attacks raised with PSNI Original release: Hargey raises repeated sectarian attacks with PSNI (opens in a new tab)
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Mary Lou McDonald encourages people to attend National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD urges people across Ireland to join the National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina on 30 August, marking the 45th anniversary of the 1981 strike and honouring the hunger strikers.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Issue: National Hunger Strike Commemoration, Ballina (30 August) Original release: Mary Lou McDonald encourages people to attend National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina (opens in a new tab)
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Fleadh shows Belfast’s potential, now lets make pedestrianisation of city centre permanent and accessible, say Alliance reps
Alliance representatives across Belfast call on Belfast City Council, the Department for Infrastructure, the Department for Communities and Translink to commission a comprehensive review of city centre pedestrianisation, building on the Fleadh Cheoil. South Belfast MLA Kate Nicholl says…
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Fleadh Cheoil pedestrianisation of Belfast city centre review call Original release: Fleadh shows Belfast’s potential, now lets make pedestrianisation of city centre permanent and accessible, say Alliance reps (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton looks forward to weekend celebrations in Londonderry
Foyle DUP MLA Julie Middleton says the Apprentice Boys Relief of Derry parade and Maiden City Festival should be promoted as a key annual attraction, and will write to Tourism NI about plans. She also calls on Translink to add services to and from Londonderry for the event.
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Original release: Middleton looks forward to weekend celebrations in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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IRA band on Royal Avenue – scene of double IRA murder – is the last straw in exposing Fleadh propaganda
TUV deputy leader Ron McDowell says Unionists who engaged with the Fleadh have been let down after an IRA-linked band performed on Royal Avenue, which he says was the last straw. He says the event is not cross-community and warns next year's opposition could be more disruptive if concerns are not…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: IRA-linked band performance on Royal Avenue during Fleadh Original release: IRA band on Royal Avenue – scene of double IRA murder – is the last straw in exposing Fleadh propaganda (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges BBC Northern Ireland’s sycophantic promotion of Kneecap
TUV leader Jim Allister MP accuses BBC Northern Ireland of sycophantic promotion of Kneecap after an unbylined article on the group's Féile concert. He says it omits the context of the Glastonbury controversy and the IRA victims, and breaches the BBC's impartiality guidelines.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: BBC Northern Ireland article on Kneecap's Féile concert Original release: TUV challenges BBC Northern Ireland’s sycophantic promotion of Kneecap (opens in a new tab)
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Need for unreserved apology for hurt done to victims – Dodds
DUP MLA Diane Dodds condemns reports that a food trader with a Banbridge branch played music glorifying the IRA at the Fleadh in Belfast. She calls for a full, unreserved apology to victims' families and says Sinn Féin's refusal to condemn pro-IRA songs at events has added to the hurt.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Fleadh Belfast pro-IRA songs played by food trader Original release: Need for unreserved apology for hurt done to victims – Dodds (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Delegation Meets Parades Commission on Newry Royal Black Parade
Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins says a party delegation, including MP Dáire Hughes, met the Parades Commission to present residents' concerns ahead of its determination on the Royal Black Institution parade in Newry on 29 August. Concerns raised include access for residents, carers and emergency…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Parades Commission determination on Royal Black parade in Newry Original release: Sinn Féin Delegation Meets Parades Commission on Newry Royal Black Parade (opens in a new tab)
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Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid
Green Party NI announces Councillor Anthony Flynn as its North Down candidate for the 2027 Assembly election, pledging action on water quality, public transport, town centres, health waiting lists, animal welfare and Stormont reform.
Environment and climate Infrastructure and transport Original release: Green councillor Anthony Flynn pledges clean water and better transport in North Down Assembly bid (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 30 August 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Following second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims TUV ask where’s the condemnation from Sinn Fein?
TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns a second attack on the Belfast memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill, two Protestant civilians killed by the IRA in 1970, and asks why Sinn Fein and others have not condemned it.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims Original release: Following second attack on Belfast memorial to IRA murder victims TUV ask where’s the condemnation from Sinn Fein? (opens in a new tab)
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DAERA Minister Concedes Mobuoy Superdump Health Impact Assessment
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says DAERA Minister Andrew Muir agreed to support a health impact assessment for residents near the Mobuoy superdump, but concerns over remediation timetable, strategy and funding remain. Harkin says he will follow up with the Minister and officials.
Environment and climate Local government Issue: Mobuoy superdump health impact assessment agreed by DAERA Minister Original release: DAERA Minister Concedes Mobuoy Superdump Health Impact Assessment (opens in a new tab)
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Anderson interview a window into an evil mind
TUV party secretary Ann McClure condemns a BBC interview with former Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson, calling it an insight into an evil mind, and accuses Dublin of hypocrisy over legacy while sheltering IRA figures who fled across the border.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Martina Anderson BBC interview on terrorism and abortion remarks Original release: Anderson interview a window into an evil mind (opens in a new tab)
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Butler urges new Secretary of State to champion Northern Ireland's role in UK food and energy security
UUP agriculture spokesperson Robbie Butler urges the incoming Secretary of State, Sir Chris Bryant, to champion Northern Ireland's farming and agri-food sector, citing its economic weight, rural reliance and role in UK food exports. He also calls for faster investment in anaerobic digestion and…
Agriculture and rural affairs Economy and employment Issue: Secretary of State Sir Chris Bryant's meeting with Northern Ireland delegation in Hillsborough Original release: Butler urges new Secretary of State to champion Northern Ireland's role in UK food and energy security (opens in a new tab)
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McCollum condemns disgusting graffiti at Holywood subway
Alliance councillor Gillian McCollum condemns sectarian and racist graffiti at the Strand Avenue subway in Holywood, says Alliance has asked agencies for its immediate removal and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Holywood Strand Avenue subway sectarian and racist graffiti Original release: McCollum condemns disgusting graffiti at Holywood subway (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood
Alliance North Down’s MLA Andrew Muir and Alderman Martin McRandal condemned two hate‑crime attacks on homes in Holywood’s Church Green and Church Road, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI and stressing the community’s inclusive values.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist vandalism of homes in Holywood Original release: Alliance representatives condemn racially motivated vandalism of homes in Holywood (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns attacks on local memorials
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns vandalism of three memorials in east Belfast over three days, including a republican memorial garden in the Short Strand and a mural of hunger striker Mickey Devine. She urges young people involved to stop, blaming provocation on social media.
Community relations and legacy Issue: East Belfast memorial vandalism attacks in the Short Strand Original release: Hargey condemns attacks on local memorials (opens in a new tab)
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TUV challenges Post Office over Irish Tricolour display
TUV deputy leader Court Councillor Ron McDowell says the Post Office must explain and withdraw the prominent Irish Tricolour display and merchandise at the Belfast City branch, arguing it politicises a public service, especially ahead of the upcoming Fleadh and its association with republican activi
Community relations and legacy Issue: Irish Tricolour display at Belfast City Post Office Original release: TUV challenges Post Office over Irish Tricolour display (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed
UUP Councillor Victor Warrington accuses Sinn Féin councillors of hypocrisy after they voted down his proposal to send the Infrastructure Minister photographic evidence of an Easter commemoration banner on a DfI road sign in Erne West. He calls for the Minister to receive the evidence and state…
Community relations and legacy Local government Issue: Fermanagh and Omagh council vote on Easter banner photographic evidence Original release: Sinn Féin's double standards on illegal banners exposed (opens in a new tab)