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17 releases
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Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to Ciara Mageean
Sinn Féin Vice-President Michelle O'Neill pays tribute to athlete Ciara Mageean, who has died after a battle with cancer, extending condolences to her husband, parents and family and praising her sporting achievements and character.
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Colm Bryce RIP 2025
People Before Profit members across Ireland mourn the death of Colm Bryce, a lifelong socialist from Derry, and councillor Shaun Harkin pays tribute to his decades of organising, writing and political education.
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Belfast pride 2023
The Green Party Northern Ireland marks Belfast Pride 2023, with the release text providing no further detail on what it says, calls for or announces.
Disability and equality Original release: Belfast pride 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Mal O’Hara is likely to be successfully elected to the Seanad
The Green Party welcomes reports that leader Mal O'Hara is likely to be elected unopposed to the Seanad, a by-election seat left vacant by Niall Ó Donnghaile's resignation. Party says it would give the Greens a fifth sitting senator.
Other Environment and climate Original release: Mal O’Hara is likely to be successfully elected to the Seanad (opens in a new tab)
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Mal O'Hara makes history as the first Northern Green to take a seat in Seanad Éireann
Green Party Northern Ireland leader Mal O'Hara has been sworn into Seanad Éireann as the Green Party's fifth senator, which the party presents as a first for a Northern Green. O'Hara says Northern representation is vital and that he will press for social and environmental justice in the Oireachtas.
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Green Leadership welcomes Minister Roderic O’Gorman victory in Green Party Ireland leadership contest
Green Party NI leadership welcomes Roderic O'Gorman's win in the Green Party Ireland leadership election. Senator Mal O'Hara praises the contest as a civilised debate and says he looks forward to working with him, while Deputy Leader Lesley Veronica urges Northern Ireland members to vote in the…
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Cllr Stephen Dunlop - Thanks on Volunteer Week
Green Party NI Councillor Stephen Dunlop thanks everyone who volunteers their time, marking the start of Volunteer Week and highlighting the role of volunteers during the pandemic. He encourages people with spare hours to get involved with local organisations and charities.
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Green Party Councillors attend Jubilee celebrations
Green Party councillors Simon Lee, Brian Smyth and Anthony Flynn report attending Platinum Jubilee community events across Northern Ireland, including Hillsborough Castle, East Belfast and Bloomfield. Cllr Lee also welcomes the Queen's Green Canopy tree planting scheme, citing Northern Ireland's…
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The Green Party proudly supports this stunning tribute to Belfast's LGBTQ+ community in Belfast City Hall
The Green Party says it proudly supports a tribute to Belfast's LGBTQ+ community displayed at Belfast City Hall. No further details of the tribute are given in the release.
Disability and equality Original release: The Green Party proudly supports this stunning tribute to Belfast's LGBTQ+ community in Belfast City Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Reilly nominates Lisa McGee for Freedom of the City
SDLP councillor Martin Reilly has nominated Lisa McGee, creator of Derry Girls, for the Freedom of the City, with the proposal due before Derry and Strabane councillors on June 30. He argues she would be the first woman to hold the honour from the council and credits her TV work with boosting the…
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SDLP welcomes new Councillor Simon Lee
The SDLP announces that Castlereagh South councillor Simon Lee has joined the party, citing its economic justice, social justice and new Ireland vision. Claire Hanna MP and Lee both praise his work with colleagues locally.
Other Constitutional affairs Original release: SDLP welcomes new Councillor Simon Lee (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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Hanna comments on passing of Dr Éamon Phoenix
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna pays tribute to historian Dr Éamon Phoenix, who died aged 69 after a short illness, sending condolences to his wife and daughter. She praises his teaching at Stranmillis, his impartiality, and his BBC archive and Irish News column.
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Eastwood pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood MP pays tribute to Nicola Sturgeon, who is stepping down, praising her contribution to Scotland and her lessons for those backing a New Ireland, and sends his well wishes.
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Cllr Killian Feehan
SDLP councillor Killian Feehan, co-opted to Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in November 2023, is profiled in a biography covering his nonprofit work in Australia, West Bank education volunteering and his current role as Parliamentary Assistant to Justin McNulty MLA.
Other Education Original release: Cllr Killian Feehan (opens in a new tab)
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Eastwood: Condolences following the death of Tony Lloyd MP
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP offers condolences on the death of Labour MP Tony Lloyd, describing him as a close friend who built lasting relationships across political divides and had a strong connection to Ireland.
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