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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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Young voices honour Edgar Graham Legacy in successful Assembly Debate
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA praises the annual Edgar Graham Debate held at Stormont, which drew 20 schools and was organised by the Ulster Women's Unionist Council, describing it as a fitting tribute to Edgar Graham's legacy.
Other Education Original release: Young voices honour Edgar Graham Legacy in successful Assembly Debate (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 15 October 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 Issue: Newcastle Bendy Tree named UK Tree of the Year 2026 Original release: McGrath: Newcastle's Bendy Tree Makes History with UK First (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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Blacks Gate site a fantastic example of what can be achieved – Flynn
West Belfast MLA Órlaithí Flynn welcomes the redevelopment of the former Visteon site on Blacks Road into Black's Gate, which she says delivers 195 social and 48 affordable homes through a £30 million investment. She calls for continued investment in social and affordable housing.
Housing Issue: Black's Gate former Visteon site redevelopment completion Original release: Blacks Gate site a fantastic example of what can be achieved – Flynn (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 12 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows pays tribute to courage and service of Northern Ireland's emergency services
UUP Leader Jon Burrows MLA pays tribute to emergency responders, citing their bravery through the Troubles and the pandemic. He calls for the RUC George Cross to be defended against attempts to rewrite history, and says PSNI officers need backing after the Chief Constable's warning about assaults.
Justice and policing Original release: Burrows pays tribute to courage and service of Northern Ireland's emergency services (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 17 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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TUV urges support for events marking Orange Victims Day
TUV Assembly candidate for Newry and Armagh, Councillor Keith Ratcliffe urges the Orange community and wider public to attend events marking Orange Victims Day, including the 40th anniversary of the Markethill Orange Memorial Stone, to preserve the memory of those killed.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Markethill Orange Memorial Stone 40th anniversary Original release: TUV urges support for events marking Orange Victims Day (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (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)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Allister Kyle pays tribute to Prison Service as they are awarded Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens
TUV East Londonderry candidate Councillor Allister Kyle pays tribute to the Northern Ireland Prison Service after it was awarded the Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens, recalling officers killed over the decades, including Graham Fenton and Michael Cassidy.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Northern Ireland Prison Service awarded Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens Original release: Allister Kyle pays tribute to Prison Service as they are awarded Freedom of Causeway Coast and Glens (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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O'Hanlon pays tribute to Eithne Vallely
SDLP Armagh Councillor Thomas O'Hanlon expresses deep sadness at the death of Eithne Vallely, recalling her founding of the Armagh Pipers Club and her decades of teaching young musicians and promoting traditional Irish music.
Other Education Original release: O'Hanlon pays tribute to Eithne Vallely (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Givan praises Northern Ireland students for impressive GCSE results
The DUP's Education Minister Paul Givan congratulates students on their GCSE results, noting 83.6% achieved grade C/4 and above and 31.7% grade A/7 and above, up slightly on 2025, and thanks teachers and school leaders.
Education Issue: Northern Ireland GCSE results 2026 Original release: Givan praises Northern Ireland students for impressive GCSE results (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Hazzard pays tribute to the families of the victims of Thierafurth Inn attack
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard pays tribute to the families of the Thierafurth Inn attack victims after a multi-million pound Ministry of Defence settlement over alleged British state collusion with loyalist paramilitaries. He says the settlement is a victory for truth and that the evidence of…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Thierafurth Inn attack Ministry of Defence settlement Original release: Hazzard pays tribute to the families of the victims of Thierafurth Inn attack (opens in a new tab)
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Maskey pays tribute to Springhill/Westrock families following Keir Starmer apology
Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey honours the Springhill/Westrock victims' families after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's apology in Westminster, crediting their decades of campaigning for truth and recognition. He says the apology acknowledges a grave injustice and calls for legacy arrangements that meet…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Starmer apology to Springhill Massacre families Original release: Maskey pays tribute to Springhill/Westrock families following Keir Starmer apology (opens in a new tab)
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Middleton pays tribute to Linda Baggley on 50th Anniversary of her…
DUP MLA Julie Middleton marks the 50th anniversary of the killing of Reserve Constable Linda Baggley by the IRA, recalling that she was 19 and had lost her father in a similar attack two years earlier. She urges continued recognition for innocent victims of terrorism.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Middleton pays tribute to Linda Baggley on 50th Anniversary of her… (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell marks 50th anniversary of murder of Police Reservist Linda…
DUP MP Gregory Campbell marks 50 years since Provisional IRA killed Police Reservist Linda Baggley in Londonderry, the first woman police officer murdered during the Troubles. He stresses her father, also a reservist, was killed two years earlier and calls for politicians who refused to condemn…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Fiftieth anniversary of Linda Baggley's murder in Londonderry Original release: Campbell marks 50th anniversary of murder of Police Reservist Linda… (opens in a new tab)
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Hanna pays tribute to Sir Desmond Rea
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP pays tribute to Sir Desmond Rea following his death, recognising his role as first Chair of the Policing Board in implementing the Patten Report and his wider contributions to civic and public life. She sends sympathy to his family.
Justice and policing Original release: Hanna pays tribute to Sir Desmond Rea (opens in a new tab)
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Education Minister marks major milestone at Strule Shared Education…
Education Minister Paul Givan marks the completion of main structural works at the Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh, which will bring six schools together and is on track to open in September 2028.
Education Issue: Strule Shared Education Campus main structural works completed Original release: Education Minister marks major milestone at Strule Shared Education… (opens in a new tab)
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‘Springhill/Westrock massacre families have been inspirational’ – Reilly
Sinn Féin MLA Aisling Reilly sends best wishes to the families of the Springhill/Westrock victims ahead of the inquest verdict due tomorrow, praising their 54-year campaign for truth and justice.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Springhill Massacre inquest verdict date announcement Original release: ‘Springhill/Westrock massacre families have been inspirational’ – Reilly (opens in a new tab)
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Dodds: Terrorism Was Always Wrong
DUP's Upper Bann MLA Diane Dodds says the harm of terrorism should not be forgotten or rewritten, marking the European Day for Victims of Terrorism at Parliament Buildings. She cites that 90% of Troubles deaths were caused by paramilitaries and calls for victims' voices to stay central to legacy…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: European Day for Victims of Terrorism event at Parliament Buildings Original release: Dodds: Terrorism Was Always Wrong (opens in a new tab)
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DUP representatives mark 17th anniversary of Massereene attack
The DUP's South Antrim MLA Trevor Clarke and colleagues honour the two soldiers killed at Massereene Barracks ahead of the 17th anniversary, warning against groups seeking to continue such violence and against romanticising terrorism.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Original release: DUP representatives mark 17th anniversary of Massereene attack (opens in a new tab)