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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.
Other Original release: Michelle O’Neill pays tribute to Ciara Mageean (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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McGrath: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First
SDLP MLA Colin McGrath welcomes Newcastle's Bendy Tree being named UK Tree of the Year 2026 by the Woodland Trust, the first Northern Ireland tree to take the award. He has written to Newry, Mourne and Down Council asking for a permanent commemorative plaque beside it.
Environment and climate Original release: McGrath: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First (opens in a new tab)
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Blair honoured to receive Lord Houghton Award for services to animal welfare
Alliance MLA John Blair says he is honoured to receive the League Against Cruel Sports' Lord Houghton Award for Services to Animal Welfare and calls for Northern Ireland to ban hunting wild mammals with dogs, which he says it is the only part of the UK without.
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Armstrong announces intention to not seek re-election
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong announces she will not seek re-election at the 2027 Assembly poll, having served 11 years for the constituency, and says she will continue as an MLA until the Assembly dissolves.
Other Original release: Armstrong announces intention to not seek re-election (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives pay tribute to former Alliance Councillor David Reid
Alliance figures including leader Naomi Long MLA, MEA Group Leader Councillor Lauren Gray and North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland mourn David Reid, a former Braid councillor in Mid and East Antrim, who has died aged 35 after a cancer battle.
Other Local government Original release: Alliance representatives pay tribute to former Alliance Councillor David Reid (opens in a new tab)
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Stewart welcomes recognition of Portstewart Strand as UK Beach of the Year
Alliance Alderman Richard Stewart, Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, welcomes Portstewart Strand being ranked the top beach in the UK and Northern Ireland in a Times and Sunday Times guide, praising its scenery, water quality and community spirit.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: Stewart welcomes recognition of Portstewart Strand as UK Beach of the Year (opens in a new tab)
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Long pays tribute to Sir Kenneth Bloomfield following his passing
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA pays tribute to Sir Kenneth Bloomfield, the late former senior civil servant, recalling his public service, his time as Victims' Commissioner, and his family's experience during the Troubles, and offers sympathy to his family.
Other Community relations and legacy Original release: Long pays tribute to Sir Kenneth Bloomfield following his passing (opens in a new tab)
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It has never been more important to remember those who paid the ultimate price, says Long on 80th anniversary of VE Day
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA urges people to honour those who died freeing Europe from fascism and tyranny, marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Other International affairs Original release: It has never been more important to remember those who paid the ultimate price, says Long on 80th anniversary of VE Day (opens in a new tab)
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Long pays tribute to Pope Francis
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA pays tribute to Pope Francis following the Vatican's announcement of his death at age 88. She says he was an advocate for peace, freedom and democracy, and cites his work on social justice and climate change.
Other Original release: Long pays tribute to Pope Francis (opens in a new tab)
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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.
Other Original release: Colm Bryce RIP 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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McAteer honoured to host Inspire Awards 2025
Alliance's Fiona McAteer, High Sheriff of Belfast, says she is honoured to host the Inspire Awards at Belfast City Hall, recognising young people from East Belfast, and thanks youth workers and community groups for their support.
Other Local government Original release: McAteer honoured to host Inspire Awards 2025 (opens in a new tab)
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McAteer names Eastside Greenways one of High Sheriff charities
Alliance Councillor Fiona McAteer, now High Sheriff of Belfast, says she will support Eastside Greenways during her term, praising its work on the Connswater Community Greenway in east Belfast.
Environment and climate Local government Original release: McAteer names Eastside Greenways one of High Sheriff charities (opens in a new tab)
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Condolences on the passing of President J Carter from the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland.
Other International affairs Original release: Condolences on the passing of President J Carter from the Alliance Party of Northern Ireland. (opens in a new tab)
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Anna Lo will forever be remembered as a ground-breaker in local politics, says Long, after former MLA passes away
Alliance Leader Naomi Long pays tribute to former South Belfast MLA Anna Lo, who has died aged 74, calling her a ground-breaker in local politics and recalling her work on the environment, human rights and women's rights. Former Alliance Leader David Ford also offers sympathies.
Other Disability and equality Original release: Anna Lo will forever be remembered as a ground-breaker in local politics, says Long, after former MLA passes away (opens in a new tab)
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Funding essential to aid delivery of long-awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, says Blair, commending its agreement.
Environment and climate Original release: Funding essential to aid delivery of long-awaited Environmental Improvement Plan, says Blair, commending its agreement. (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…
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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…
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We must never forget those who made ultimate sacrifice at the Somme, says Donnelly, marking anniversary.
Alliance East Antrim MLA Danny Donnelly says the sacrifice of those who died at the Battle of the Somme must never be forgotten, marking the anniversary as commemorations take place.
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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.
Other Original release: Ford pays tribute to Mary Clark-Glass (opens in a new tab)
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Honeyford becomes chairperson of APG on sports, paying tribute to predecessor Mike Nesbitt
Alliance MLA David Honeyford says he has been named chair of the All-Party Group on Sports and Physical Recreation, thanking outgoing chair Mike Nesbitt for his work promoting dialogue on sport's role in health. He pledges to focus on grassroots sport.