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Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John Kelly
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald pays tribute to John Kelly, who campaigned for the Bloody Sunday families, saying she is grieved by his death and praising his lifelong pursuit of truth and justice. She sends sympathies to his family and the people of Derry.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly Original release: Mary Lou McDonald expresses deep sadness at death of Bloody Sunday justice campaigner John Kelly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy expresses condolences on the death of John Kelly, describing him as a campaigner for truth and justice who worked to clear his brother Michael and other Bloody Sunday victims of blame.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Death of Bloody Sunday campaigner John Kelly Original release: Delargy expresses condolences on the passing of John Kelly (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Thoughts with families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre, says Brown-Stewart, marking the 33rd anniversary
Alliance Party’s East Londonderry spokesperson, Alderman Richard Brown Stewart, expresses sympathy for the families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre on its 33rd anniversary.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Greysteel massacre 33rd anniversary Original release: Thoughts with families of those killed in the Greysteel massacre, says Brown-Stewart, marking the 33rd anniversary (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection
Green Party Councillor Lauren Kendall shares her breast cancer diagnosis to raise awareness of symptoms and urge women to seek prompt GP advice. She also says she waited six weeks for imaging and over 80 days for a treatment plan, and calls for more open conversations about breast health.
Health Issue: Councillor Lauren Kendall's breast cancer diagnosis Original release: Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection (opens in a new tab)
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Richard Boyd Barrett Speaking in Derry 54th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett says he will attend the Bloody Sunday anniversary in Derry, sending solidarity to the families and campaigners and calling for accountability for state killings. He criticises the £4.3 million spent defending Soldier F, the Legacy Act and British…
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: Richard Boyd Barrett Speaking in Derry 54th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday (opens in a new tab)
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Bloody Sunday 54th Anniversary Meeting with Richard Boyd Barrett TD in Derry
People Before Profit announces a Bloody Sunday 54th anniversary public meeting in Derry featuring Richard Boyd Barrett TD on 31 January, and urges supporters to join the 1 February march for justice over the acquittal of Soldier F.
Community relations and legacy International affairs Original release: Bloody Sunday 54th Anniversary Meeting with Richard Boyd Barrett TD in Derry (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin marks International Workers Memorial Day, citing health workers, journalists and aid workers killed in Gaza and blaming the Israeli government and US and British governments. He also calls for stronger trade union representation and criticises the Stormont…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: International Workers Memorial Day 2024 Original release: Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day (opens in a new tab)
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Green Councillors pay tribute to victims and survivors of Bloody Friday bombings
Green Party councillors Aine Groogan and Anthony Flynn pay tribute to victims and families of the Bloody Friday bombings at a memorial service at Belfast City Hall marking the 50th anniversary. Groogan calls for remembrance and work towards a peaceful future, while Flynn says victims and survivors…
Community relations and legacy Original release: Green Councillors pay tribute to victims and survivors of Bloody Friday bombings (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Áine Groogan sends a message of Solidarity to women in Palestine
Green Party councillor Áine Groogan marks International Women's Day with a statement of solidarity with Palestinian women, citing displacement, starvation, violence, rising miscarriage and maternal morbidity rates, and the risks facing young women journalists. She describes the situation in Gaza…
International affairs Justice and policing Original release: Cllr Áine Groogan sends a message of Solidarity to women in Palestine (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Horror of Bloody Friday can never be forgotten
SDLP South Belfast MLA Matthew O'Toole marks the 50th anniversary of Bloody Friday, saying the 1972 IRA bombings that killed nine people across Belfast must never be forgotten. He urges people to mark the day together and to reflect on the progress made since.
Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Toole: Horror of Bloody Friday can never be forgotten (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to David Trimble
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP pays tribute to former UUP leader David Trimble following his passing, crediting his courage and political risks during the Good Friday Agreement negotiations. He also recalls the 1998 Poyntzpass visit with Seamus Mallon and sends sympathy to his family.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to David Trimble (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter: Impact of Claudy bombing still felt after 50 years
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter says the Claudy bombing still affects the village 50 years on and sends her thoughts to the families ahead of Sunday's anniversary. She praises the community's refusal to let the attack divide it and says she has supported families' efforts to upgrade the existing…
Community relations and legacy Original release: Hunter: Impact of Claudy bombing still felt after 50 years (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole: Trimble’s role in securing peace will not be forgotten
SDLP Leader of the Opposition Matthew O'Toole says the legacy of former First Minister David Trimble is assured, praising his statesmanship in securing the Good Friday Agreement ahead of his funeral. He says international tributes reflect the esteem in which Trimble is held.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: O’Toole: Trimble’s role in securing peace will not be forgotten (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to Baroness Blood
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP pays tribute to Baroness May Blood, who has died aged 84, praising her community work in west Belfast and her role in the peace process. He describes her as having championed women and workers through the Labour movement.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to Baroness Blood (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Westminster portrait fitting tribute to John Hume
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP says a new Colin Davidson portrait of John Hume, proposed by South Belfast MP Claire Hanna, is a fitting tribute and will hang permanently in Portcullis House at Westminster. Claire Hanna says it will encourage UK parliamentarians to value the Good Friday Agreement's…
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Eastwood: Westminster portrait fitting tribute to John Hume (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Hume’s gift to Derry enduring reminder of road to peace
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP welcomes the permanent display of John Hume's peace prizes, gifted by Pat Hume, in Derry's Guildhall, calling them a lasting reminder of the pursuit of peace. He urges continued work toward the goals Hume set, including a shared Ireland.
Community relations and legacy Original release: Eastwood: Hume’s gift to Derry enduring reminder of road to peace (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP nominates John Kyle as Belfast High Sheriff
SDLP councillors in Belfast say they will nominate UUP councillor John Kyle as High Sheriff, declining the post themselves to honour his commitment to common ground. SDLP Leader Dónal Lyons praises Kyle's character and work, including his return to medicine during Covid.
Local government Community relations and legacy Original release: SDLP nominates John Kyle as Belfast High Sheriff (opens in a new tab)