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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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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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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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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 says he is honoured to become a senator in Seanad Éireann, calling himself the first Northern Green to take a Seanad seat and stressing the need for Northern representation. He thanks parties that did not contest his seat and pledges to pursue social…
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Mal O’Hara is likely to be successfully elected to the Seanad
The Green Party welcomes news that party leader Mal O'Hara is likely to be elected unopposed to the Seanad, making him its fifth sitting Senator. O'Hara says a Northern Ireland voice must remain in the Seanad and pledges to amplify voices from across the north.
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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Long sends congratulations to Their Majesties for coronation
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA sends congratulations to King Charles III and Queen Camilla ahead of their coronation, calling it an historic occasion and praising the King's commitment to duty and service.
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This is a moment of great significance for Alliance, says Ferguson, marking historic opening of Foyle office
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O'Lynn pays tribute to colleagues, staff and constituents as she announces resignation
Alliance North Antrim MLA Patricia O'Lynn announces she will resign as an MLA on 31 March to take up a role with Queen's University, paying tribute to colleagues, party members and staff. Party leader Naomi Long pays tribute to her service.
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Alliance supports Holocaust Memorial Day 2023
Alliance MLA Andrew Muir declares support for Holocaust Memorial Day 2023, saying the 2023 theme, Ordinary People, shows how ordinary people can be drawn into extraordinary violence and calling for accountability of leaders so the Holocaust is never repeated.
Other International affairs Original release: Alliance supports Holocaust Memorial Day 2023 (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance North Down representatives welcome conferment of city status on Bangor
Alliance North Down representatives welcome the formal granting of city status to Bangor at today's ceremony, with Stephen Farry MP saying it honours the town's heritage and potential and Connie Egan MLA calling it well-deserved recognition. Andrew Muir MLA hopes for investment in the city centre.
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Kelly proud to lead Remembrance Sunday event at Belfast City Hall
Alliance Councillor Michelle Kelly, Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast, says she is proud to lead the Remembrance Sunday Service at Belfast City Hall's Cenotaph on 13 November and to lay a wreath for the citizens of Belfast. She encourages the public to attend the service.
Other Local government Original release: Kelly proud to lead Remembrance Sunday event at Belfast City Hall (opens in a new tab)
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Statue of May Blood should be erected at City Hall, says Long
Alliance Councillor Michael Long calls for a statue of the late Baroness May Blood to be erected in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, and for a book of condolence to be opened there, subject to her family's agreement.
Other Local government Original release: Statue of May Blood should be erected at City Hall, says Long (opens in a new tab)
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Lesley Veronica Becomes Green Party Deputy Leader
The Green Party Northern Ireland announces Lesley Veronica as its new deputy leader, succeeding Mal O'Hara, now party leader. Veronica pledges to build on council and Assembly policy successes and cites cost-of-living pressures, drug deaths and health waiting lists.
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Williams: We must never forget sacrifice of the Somme
Alliance councillor Noel Williams, Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, marks the 1 July anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, urging each new generation to be reminded of those who fell and to honour them.
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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, and Lee welcomes the Queen's Green Canopy tree-planting scheme, citing 9% tree cover against a 38% EU average.
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Cllr Stephen Dunlop - Thanks on Volunteer Week
Green Party NI Councillor Stephen Dunlop thanks everyone who has volunteered their time during Volunteer Week, citing the pandemic-era help given to communities and encouraging people with spare hours to get involved.
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