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Middleton marks October 7 anniversary
DUP MLA Julie Middleton marks the third anniversary of October 7, remembering victims and hostages and condemning antisemitism in Northern Ireland. She cites the exclusion of Israeli athletes from a Londonderry triathlon as a shameful moment and says antisemitism must be named and confronted every…
Disability and equality International affairs Original release: Middleton marks October 7 anniversary (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 7 October 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Tierney announces decision not to contest election
Former Mayor Brian Tierney, SDLP Group Leader on Derry City and Strabane District Council, says personal and professional commitments mean he will not stand for the 2027 local government election and will resign from the council early next year.
Local government Original release: Tierney announces decision not to contest election (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood pays tribute to Brian Tierney after decision not to contest election
SDLP Foyle MP Colum Eastwood pays tribute to Councillor Brian Tierney, who has announced he will not stand at the upcoming local government election, praising his nearly 14 years representing Ballyarnett and his time as Mayor.
Other Local government Original release: Eastwood pays tribute to Brian Tierney after decision not to contest election (opens in a new tab)
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Michelle O’Neill addresses 45th National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina, Co. Mayo
Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill addresses the 45th National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina, Co. Mayo, remembering the ten 1981 hunger strikers and paying tribute to Brendan Hurson, brother of Martin Hurson, who has recently died.
Constitutional affairs Community relations and legacy Original release: Michelle O’Neill addresses 45th National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina, Co. Mayo (opens in a new tab)
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DUP pays tribute to Billy DeCourcy
The DUP pays tribute to former Newtownabbey Borough Council member Billy DeCourcy following his death, praising his service from 2001 to 2014 in Rathcoole. Phillip Brett MLA and Lord Dodds of Duncairn say his loyalty and warmth will be remembered.
Other Local government Original release: DUP pays tribute to Billy DeCourcy (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 Original release: Mary Lou McDonald encourages people to attend National Hunger Strike Commemoration in Ballina (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna praises success of All Ireland Fleadh in Belfast
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP praises Comhaltas and Belfast City Council for a successful Fleadh Cheoil in Belfast, which she says surpassed attendance projections. SDLP Belfast City Council Group Leader Séamas de Faoite calls for more pedestrianisation, public transport and flexible licensing, and…
Local government Original release: Hanna praises success of All Ireland Fleadh in Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Mallaghan welcomes completion of landmark new sports facility at Mid Ulster Sports Arena
Mid Ulster MP Cathal Mallaghan welcomes the completion of an eight-lane athletics track and 3G synthetic pitch at Mid Ulster Sports Arena, delivered by Mid Ulster District Council and Sport NI. He says it will support local athletes, clubs and schools.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: Mallaghan welcomes completion of landmark new sports facility at Mid Ulster Sports Arena (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Kelly announces decision he will not contest the next Assembly election
Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly, North Belfast MLA, says he will step away from candidacy and retire at next year's Assembly election after serving since 1998. Michelle O'Neill pays tribute and says he will remain a valued Republican activist.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: Gerry Kelly announces decision he will not contest the next Assembly election (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly welcomes first bilingual directional signs erected in the heart of the Gaeltacht quarter
West Belfast MLA Aisling Reilly welcomes the start of installing new bilingual road signs and road markings across the Gaeltacht Quarter in west Belfast, calling the first directional signs a milestone and crediting Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for the investment.
Disability and equality Infrastructure and transport Original release: Reilly welcomes first bilingual directional signs erected in the heart of the Gaeltacht quarter (opens in a new tab)
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Alderman Hazel Legge appointed President of NILGA for 2026/27
UUP congratulates Alderman Hazel Legge on being appointed President of NILGA for 2026/27. In her first address at the NILGA AGM, she urges Ministers, Departments and Assembly colleagues to involve councils earlier at the design stage and to trust local government's insight and democratic mandate.
Local government Original release: Alderman Hazel Legge appointed President of NILGA for 2026/27 (opens in a new tab)
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Appointment of first ever Sinn Féin Mayor for Antrim and Newtownabbey symbolises the future – Kearney
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney welcomes Cllr Henry Cushinan's installation as the first Sinn Féin Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council at its 2026 AGM, calling it a historic step toward equality, inclusion and a united Ireland.
Local government Original release: Appointment of first ever Sinn Féin Mayor for Antrim and Newtownabbey symbolises the future – Kearney (opens in a new tab)
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Aaron McIntyre appointed Deputy Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Alliance Alderman Aaron McIntyre says he is delighted to have been installed as Deputy Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh at the council AGM, and thanks outgoing Mayor Amanda Grehan and Deputy Mayor Hazel Legge. He pledges a busy year of city events, including Fleadh fringe events, to promote local…
Local government Original release: Aaron McIntyre appointed Deputy Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (opens in a new tab)
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Hedley Abernethy appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast
Alliance councillor Hedley Abernethy says he is honoured to take up the Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast post, to be installed at tonight's Full Council meeting. He congratulates Róis-Máire Donnelly on becoming Lord Mayor and says he plans to meet residents and local organisations.
Local government Original release: Hedley Abernethy appointed Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Lyons heralds historic day for Deaf community
Disability and equality Original release: Lyons heralds historic day for Deaf community (opens in a new tab)
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Brownlee welcomes installation of sensory unit at Children’s Hospital
DUP MLA Cheryl Brownlee welcomes the installation of a new sensory unit at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, a multisensory 'Cubbie' purchased with Little Heroes NI funding, which she says will officially open this week.
Health Disability and equality Original release: Brownlee welcomes installation of sensory unit at Children’s Hospital (opens in a new tab)
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McGlone pays tribute to James McGarvey
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone pays tribute to former councillor James McGarvey, who represented the party on Cookstown District Council for two decades, including a term as chair. McGlone recalls his civil rights background and community work.
Other Local government Original release: McGlone pays tribute to James McGarvey (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party delivered the peace now we must deliver the prosperity
Ulster Unionist Leader Jon Burrows MLA marks the 28th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement, saying the UUP helped deliver peace and that the hope of 1998 was undermined by failures to dismantle paramilitary structures and by later changes to the Agreement. He calls for a new phase of work on…
Constitutional affairs Original release: Ulster Unionist Party delivered the peace now we must deliver the prosperity (opens in a new tab)
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Honouring 1916, Building the Republic – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD announces a nationwide programme of over 200 Easter Rising commemorations and calls on people across Ireland to attend events marking 1916 and pursue a united, equal Republic. Her release names housing, cost of living and partition as unfinished issues.
Constitutional affairs Original release: Honouring 1916, Building the Republic – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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We must continue working to strengthen relations with Europe – Ferguson
Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson says the recent Brussels visit by junior ministers Aisling Reilly and Joanne Bunting helped deepen EU ties, highlighting funding, student schemes and all‑island economic growth, and pledges Sinn Féin will continue building relationships and pursue a united‑Ireland path –
International affairs Constitutional affairs Original release: We must continue working to strengthen relations with Europe – Ferguson (opens in a new tab)