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PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls on the PSNI and Translink to urgently investigate reports of loyalist bandsmen making sectarian gestures on a bus after a parade on the Ormeau Road, mocking victims of the Sean Graham bookmakers attack.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sean Graham bookies massacre sectarian gestures reports Original release: PSNI and Translink must investigate reports of sectarian gestures – Hargey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll responds to PSNI confirmation that explosive devices seized in the Shankill area are being investigated as extreme right-wing terrorism. He calls for a serious response to far-right organising and says the far right, not Garvaghy Road residents or anti-racist…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Shankill area explosives and weapons discovery linked to far-right extremists Original release: Gerry Carroll says Far-Right the Real Danger to Community Cohesion (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA rejects Sinn Féin's claim that he holds a supremacist attitude, citing Troubles killings by republican paramilitaries and Sinn Féin's stance on past murders. He says he accepts election results but will work to change them, and criticises Sinn Féin's ministerial record.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Philip McGuigan's Assembly speech accusing Jon Burrows MLA of supremacist attitude Original release: Burrows: ‘I’ll take no lectures from Sinn Féin on democracy, on equality or on the past’ (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Rasharkin attacks expose growing hostility towards Orange tradition -…
DUP North Antrim MLA Paul Frew says a recent attack on an Orange Hall in Rasharkin reflects growing hostility towards the Orange tradition. He cites figures obtained by Diane Forsythe showing 146 attacks on Orange and Apprentice Boys properties in ten years, and calls for the Justice Minister to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Rasharkin attacks Original release: Rasharkin attacks expose growing hostility towards Orange tradition -… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall
TUV North Antrim MP Jim Allister welcomes Rasharkin Chosen Few's public statement on repeated attacks on its Orange hall, including IRA graffiti, and says 51 recorded attacks show a sustained campaign. He calls on the PSNI to act and subject its action plan to scrutiny.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Rasharkin attacks Original release: Attacks on Rasharkin Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: DUP Incitement of Sectarian Tensions Must be Challenged
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says sectarian attacks on young people in Belfast must be condemned, and accuses the DUP of inflaming sectarian and racist tensions to deflect from its political crisis, linking this to Stormont cuts and housing failures.
Community relations and legacy Economy and employment Original release: Harkin: DUP Incitement of Sectarian Tensions Must be Challenged (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns “heinous” attack on Sean Graham memorial
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns the recent overnight vandalism of the Sean Graham bookmakers’ massacre memorial on Ormeau Road, calling it a heinous hate‑crime, urging anyone with information to assist police and pledging continued support for the victims’ families and local community.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Vandalism of Sean Graham memorial on Ormeau Road Original release: Hargey condemns “heinous” attack on Sean Graham memorial (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV condemns attack on Clyde Valley Flute Band bus
TUV councillor Christopher Jamieson condemns the attack on the bus carrying the Larne‑based Clyde Valley Flute Band after a Portadown parade, urging the PSNI to pursue all enquiries, including CCTV and witness evidence, and to investigate any sectarian motive, while offering support to the driver‑c‑
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Attack on Clyde Valley Flute Band bus in Portadown Original release: TUV condemns attack on Clyde Valley Flute Band bus (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Montgomery: sectarian attacks at Irish Street interface must stop
Ulster Unionist Alderman Janice Montgomery condemns two nights of sectarian violence at the Irish Street and Gobnascale interface in Londonderry, describing attacks on elderly residents and police lines and urging young people not to retaliate.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Street and Gobnascale interface violence in Londonderry Original release: Montgomery: sectarian attacks at Irish Street interface must stop (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Sharp rise in attacks on Orange Halls deeply worrying – Forsythe
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says attacks on Orange and Apprentice Boys halls recorded in 2025/26 rose to 17 from 11, and calls for the Justice Minister to explain how prosecutions and convictions for these incidents will be recorded. She says she will seek more information from the PSNI.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: PSNI figures on attacks on Orange and Apprentice Boys halls 2025/26 Original release: Sharp rise in attacks on Orange Halls deeply worrying – Forsythe (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on Sean Graham memorial callous – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns an overnight attack on the Sean Graham bookmakers memorial on the Ormeau Road, saying it has caused distress to families and calling it a hate crime. She says the attack was reported to the PSNI and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Sean Graham bookmakers memorial on Ormeau Road Original release: Attack on Sean Graham memorial callous – Hargey (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Where are the arrests following Londonderry bonfires of hate?
TUV chairman Councillor Allister Kyle asks whether the PSNI will take a similar approach to arrests and bail opposition as after the Moygashel bonfire, following a Londonderry bonfire where Loyal Order collarettes, flags and poppy wreaths were burned. He accuses republicans of hatred and says…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Londonderry republican bonfire scenes and reported sectarian calls Original release: Where are the arrests following Londonderry bonfires of hate? (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Disgraceful attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill
TUV Deputy Leader Councillor Ron McDowell condemns an attack on a memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill, two Protestant civilians he says were murdered by the IRA in 1970. He appeals for anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill Original release: Disgraceful attack on memorial to Jimmy McCurrie and Bobby Neill (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Calls for Tough Action After Memorial Hall Attack
TUV chairman and East Londonderry candidate Councillor Allister Kyle calls for police and courts to get serious after an attack on the Memorial Hall in Londonderry where stones were thrown at children attending band practice. He says nationalist politicians have not condemned it and doubts the…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Attacks on Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall and Fountain Estate, Londonderry Original release: TUV Calls for Tough Action After Memorial Hall Attack (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton condemns renewed attacks on unionist community
Foyle DUP MLA Julie Middleton condemns recent attacks on a Londonderry hall and the Fountain Estate, calling them a deliberate effort to intimidate unionists. She urges witnesses and anyone holding camera footage to contact the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attacks on Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall and Fountain Estate, Londonderry Original release: Middleton condemns renewed attacks on unionist community (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall
TUV MP Jim Allister condemns the overnight attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall, describing slogans referencing the IRA as intimidation and calling on Sinn Féin to condemn it. TUV councillor Jonathan McAuley and candidate Kirk Wilson also call for those responsible to be identified and held accountable.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall Original release: Attack on Rasharkin Orange Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Beyond Bonfire Sectarianism - Time for Working Class Unity
People Before Profit says bonfire sectarianism and racism around the Twelfth, including Islamophobic displays and anti-immigration posters, shows the need to move beyond it, and calls for a cross-community movement of working-class people to challenge sectarianism.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Beyond Bonfire Sectarianism - Time for Working Class Unity (opens in a new tab)
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Moygashel Bonfire a 'Naked Act of Islamophobic Intimidation' - Gerry Carroll
People Before Profit's Gerry Carroll condemns the Moygashel bonfire's burning of a model mosque as Islamophobic intimidation and calls for it to be removed immediately. He links racism and sectarianism to political failures and urges calm ahead of the weekend.
Community relations and legacy Immigration Issue: Racist images and signage on Moygashel bonfire Original release: Moygashel Bonfire a 'Naked Act of Islamophobic Intimidation' - Gerry Carroll (opens in a new tab)