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TUV offer congratulations following Broughshane man’s success at WorldSkills competition
TUV congratulates Broughshane man David McKeown on winning bronze in autobody repair at the WorldSkills competition in Lyon, France. North Antrim MP Jim Allister and local MLA Timothy Gaston praise his talent and hard work.
Other Issue: David McKeown bronze medal at WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Original release: TUV offer congratulations following Broughshane man’s success at WorldSkills competition (opens in a new tab)
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Minister announces homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic…
Sports Minister Gordon Lyons says he will host a homecoming celebration next month honouring Northern Ireland's Olympic and Paralympic competitors, including several medallists, and tickets priced at £1 go on sale today.
Other Issue: Olympic and Paralympic athletes homecoming celebration in Belfast Original release: Minister announces homecoming event for Olympic and Paralympic… (opens in a new tab)
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Kearney joins in celebrating St Ergnat’s GAC milestone development
Sinn Féin's Declan Kearney congratulates St Ergnat's GAC, Moneyglass, on the official opening of its new Loughbeg Road grounds, a second pitch the club says it needed as membership outgrew its Taylorstown Road site. He wishes the club continued success.
Other Issue: St Ergnat's GAC Loughbeg Road grounds official opening Original release: Kearney joins in celebrating St Ergnat’s GAC milestone development (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister celebrates Michael Dunlop’s record-breaking…
DUP Communities Minister Gordon Lyons says he has marked motorbike rider Michael Dunlop's record 29 Isle of Man TT race wins with a reception at Parliament Buildings, praising his success and the Dunlop family's road racing legacy.
Other Issue: Michael Dunlop Isle of Man TT record wins reception Original release: Communities Minister celebrates Michael Dunlop’s record-breaking… (opens in a new tab)
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Personal Statement from Dr Stephen Farry
Alliance's Dr Stephen Farry announces he is stepping down as Deputy Leader, thanking party members for their trust over the past eight years. He says he remains committed to Alliance's vision, values and policies and is considering further public service opportunities.
Other Original release: Personal Statement from Dr Stephen Farry (opens in a new tab)
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Local Olympic success celebrated in Commons motion
DUP MP Gregory Campbell marks Northern Ireland's success at the Paris Olympics in a Commons motion, citing six medallists and personal bests and calling for continued funding to build on that success for the future.
Other Issue: Paris Olympics Northern Ireland athletes Commons motion Original release: Local Olympic success celebrated in Commons motion (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill pays tribute to Derry journalist, author and campaigner Nell McCafferty, who has died aged 80, praising her feminist work, her advocacy for disadvantaged women and her role in the peace process.
Other Disability and equality Original release: Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to ‘trailblazer’ Nell McCafferty (opens in a new tab)
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Communities Minister Gordon Lyons cheers on ‘best ever’ Olympics
The DUP says Communities Minister Gordon Lyons will attend athletics, boxing and golf at the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games this week, with more events planned later in the month. He praises the athletes and says they should inspire wider participation in sport.
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Campbell congratulates Golden Girl Hannah Scott
DUP MP Gregory Campbell congratulates Coleraine's Hannah Scott on winning Olympic gold in the women's quadruple sculls final at the Paris Olympics, and says her success is a proud day for Northern Ireland.
Other Issue: Hannah Scott wins Olympic gold in women's quadruple sculls Original release: Campbell congratulates Golden Girl Hannah Scott (opens in a new tab)
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Delight at Olympic success
Allister Kyle, TUV vice‑chairman and East Londonderry representative, says people in East Londonderry and across Northern Ireland are delighted by Hannah Scott’s Olympic gold in the GB quadruple sculls, welcomes the celebrations in Coleraine and will ask the Causeway Coast and Glens council to give
Other Issue: Hannah Scott wins Olympic gold in women's quadruple sculls Original release: Delight at Olympic success (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives welcome the announcement that Gracehill has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland and Ballymena Councillor Jack Gibson welcome UNESCO's World Heritage listing of Gracehill Moravian Church in Co Antrim, announced at the 46th World Heritage Committee session. They hope the recognition will draw visitors and commend the local community's…
Other Issue: Gracehill UNESCO world heritage status designation Original release: Alliance representatives welcome the announcement that Gracehill has been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status (opens in a new tab)
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Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard
UUP announces that MLA Thomas Beatty Elliott will be styled Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard, a peerage in the House of Lords, while he continues as MLA for Fermanagh and South Tyrone. Party leader Doug Beattie says the title reflects Elliott's links to the area and its people.
Other Issue: Tom Elliott elevation to House of Lords as Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard Original release: Baron Elliott of Ballinamallard (opens in a new tab)
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Green Leadership welcomes Minister Roderic O’Gorman victory in Green Party Ireland leadership contest
Green Party Northern Ireland leader Senator Mal O'Hara congratulates Minister Roderic O'Gorman on winning the Green Party Ireland leadership election, praising a robust and civilised debate. Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica commiserates with Senator Pippa Hackett and urges members to vote in the…
Other Issue: Green Party Ireland leadership election result Original release: Green Leadership welcomes Minister Roderic O’Gorman victory in Green Party Ireland leadership contest (opens in a new tab)
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Ford pays tribute to Mary Clark-Glass
Former Alliance leader David Ford pays tribute to Mary Clark-Glass, who has died, recalling her role as Alliance's first female European Election candidate in 1994 and her contribution to the party.
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Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald extends sympathy on the death of Tommie Gorman
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD offers condolences on the passing of Tommie Gorman, whom she praises as a fair and principled broadcaster with an unmatched career, and sends sympathies to his family and former RTÉ colleagues.
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O’Neill expresses condolences on the death of Tommie Gorman
Sinn Féin Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill expresses condolences on the death of former RTÉ political correspondent Tommie Gorman, describing him as an award-winning journalist invested in the peace process. She extends thoughts to his family and RTÉ colleagues.
Other Original release: O’Neill expresses condolences on the death of Tommie Gorman (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson pays tribute to Tommie Gorman
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson expresses sympathy following the death of former RTÉ Northern Ireland Editor Tommie Gorman, praising his journalism and his relationships across the community divide. He offers prayers to Gorman's family.
Other Original release: Robinson pays tribute to Tommie Gorman (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to Tommie Gorman
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood pays tribute to Tommie Gorman, the former Northern Editor at RTÉ, on news of his death. He describes him as a fair-minded, independent journalist who gave voice to ordinary people, and sends sympathy to his family.
Other Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to Tommie Gorman (opens in a new tab)
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Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Alliance Downshire East Councillor Kurtis Dickson was sworn in as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, becoming the council’s youngest and first openly LGBTQIA+ mayor. He says he will boost youth involvement, promote mental‑well‑being and champion environmental issues.
Local government Disability and equality Issue: Kurtis Dickson installed as Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh Original release: Kurtis Dickson installed as new Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council (opens in a new tab)
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DUP representatives mark D-Day anniversary in Londonderry
The DUP says its representatives, led by leader Gavin Robinson, laid a wreath at the Londonderry war memorial to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Robinson stresses the sacrifice made and the city's wartime importance.
Other International affairs Original release: DUP representatives mark D-Day anniversary in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)