Closest matches to “Paint attack on Strabane War Memorial”
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McKinney sickened by war memorial hate crime
Alliance Waterside Councillor Philip McKinney condemns the weekend theft of several wreaths from the Diamond war memorial in Derry, which police are investigating as a hate crime. He says such acts raise community tension and appeals for anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Derry Diamond war memorial wreaths theft hate crime Original release: McKinney sickened by war memorial hate crime (opens in a new tab)
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Erskine urges leadership against War Memorial attacks
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine calls on other parties, and nationalist and republican leaders in particular, to publicly condemn recent criminal damage at Moy War Memorial, saying the latest attack followed an earlier incident for which three people were arrested. She urges anyone with information to…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Moy War Memorial criminal damage attacks Original release: Erskine urges leadership against War Memorial attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey raises repeated sectarian attacks with PSNI
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says she has raised a latest sectarian attack on a memorial in Belfast's Short Strand with the PSNI, the sixth on memorials in south and east Belfast in a week. She calls the damage, paint and a stolen Irish flag hate crimes and urges those involved to stop.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Short Strand memorial sectarian attacks raised with PSNI Original release: Hargey raises repeated sectarian attacks with PSNI (opens in a new tab)
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War Memorial Vandalism Exposes Sectarian Hatred and Intolerance
TUV legacy spokesman Sammy Morrison condemns the vandalism of the Strabane war memorial as sectarian, arguing that all people in Northern Ireland benefit from the sacrifice of the World Wars. He says the attack will reinforce unionist belief that republicanism leaves no space for them in a "new…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Strabane war memorial vandalism Original release: War Memorial Vandalism Exposes Sectarian Hatred and Intolerance (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan urges end to sectarian attacks
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan urges an immediate end to sectarian attacks in Derry after a recent assault on a man in the Waterside district and a paint‑vandalism incident on the city‑wall monument. He calls for de‑escalation, community cooperation with police and for anyone with information to come
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian attacks in Derry Waterside and city walls Original release: Durkan urges end to sectarian attacks (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan condemns sectarian attack in Waterside
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan condemns a sectarian attack on a family home in Derry's Waterside area, where the home and car were damaged and paint thrown at the property, and urges anyone with information to contact police. SDLP Waterside Councillor Martin Reilly says the incident is a serious…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sectarian attack in Waterside Original release: Durkan condemns sectarian attack in Waterside (opens in a new tab)
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McKinney disgusted by sectarian attack and condemns those responsible.
Alliance Derry City and Strabane Councillor Phillip McKinney condemns a sectarian attack on a family home on the Fountain Estate on 7 January, in which rocks were thrown and a window smashed while two children were inside. He urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Fountain Estate sectarian attack on family home, January 2023 Original release: McKinney disgusted by sectarian attack and condemns those responsible. (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on Glengormley War Memorial
TUV North Belfast spokesman John Hunter condemns the vandalism of Glengormley War Memorial, which appears to have been spray-painted, and appeals for anyone with information to contact the police so those responsible can be held to account.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Glengormley War Memorial attack Original release: Attack on Glengormley War Memorial (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns attacks on local memorials
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns vandalism of three memorials in east Belfast over three days, including a republican memorial garden in the Short Strand and a mural of hunger striker Mickey Devine. She urges young people involved to stop, blaming provocation on social media.
Community relations and legacy Issue: East Belfast memorial vandalism attacks in the Short Strand Original release: Hargey condemns attacks on local memorials (opens in a new tab)
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Antisemitism and abuse allowed at Council meeting: DUP
The DUP Group on Londonderry & Strabane Council condemns pro-Palestinian protesters who entered the Council chamber during a meeting, displaying an antisemitic banner, abusing representatives and chanting antisemitically. They say the Chief Executive and Mayor must answer questions about safety…
Local government Issue: Londonderry & Strabane Council chamber protest and antisemitic banner Original release: Antisemitism and abuse allowed at Council meeting: DUP (opens in a new tab)
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Brett condemns Glengormley War Memorial attack
DUP North Belfast MLA Phillip Brett condemns an attack on the Glengormley War Memorial, which he blames on Republicans, and says he will seek urgent police action to identify and hold those responsible to account.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Glengormley War Memorial attack Original release: Brett condemns Glengormley War Memorial attack (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns racist attack
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racially motivated attack on a man walking through a park in the Castlereagh area, which police are treating as a hate crime. She says the man was not injured and calls for information from the public.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Castlereagh park racially motivated attack on man Original release: Hargey condemns racist attack (opens in a new tab)
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Teebane anniversary – 33 years on
TUV representative Glenn Moore marks 33 years since the IRA Teebane bombing, which killed eight Protestant workers, saying no one has been charged and calling for action to hold those responsible to account. He also condemns repeated attacks on the Teebane memorial in Mid Ulster.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Teebane anniversary – 33 years on (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey slams racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti sprayed on a property in south Belfast overnight, calls for those responsible to face justice and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Racist graffiti on south Belfast property Original release: Hargey slams racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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‘Racist attack appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a racist arson attack in south Belfast, which police are investigating as a racially motivated hate crime. She says no one was hurt but the incident could have cost lives, and calls for racism and hate to be rejected and stopped.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast racially motivated attack on home Original release: ‘Racist attack appalling and disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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DUP representatives condemn abuse of poppy seller
DUP representatives in Upper Bann condemn hostility towards a Royal British Legion poppy seller at a Lurgan supermarket, which MP Carla Lockhart says the PSNI has confirmed will be investigated as a hate crime.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Abuse of Poppy sellers in Lurgan Original release: DUP representatives condemn abuse of poppy seller (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan urges calm following sectarian attacks
SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan calls for calm and for no retaliation after a number of weekend incidents in Derry, which police are treating as sectarian hate crimes including attacks on young people. He also condemns a bus attack in Omagh and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Derry-Londonderry sectarian attacks over the weekend of 26-27 April 2025 Original release: Durkan urges calm following sectarian attacks (opens in a new tab)
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‘Hate displays not representative of people of Derry’ – Mayor Duffy
Sinn Féin Mayor of Derry and Strabane Sandra Duffy condemns the burning of memorial wreaths and election posters on Derry bonfires, saying those responsible do not represent the city's people and that recent incidents set back a positive summer.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Meenan Square bonfire in Bogside displays of flags and poppy wreaths Original release: ‘Hate displays not representative of people of Derry’ – Mayor Duffy (opens in a new tab)
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Attack on sports grounds ‘disgusting’ and should be condemned across society – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns an attack in which oil was poured over goal mounts at East Belfast GAA's pitches, calling it disgusting and urging all sporting bodies and local representatives to reject intimidation.
Community relations and legacy Issue: Oil poured over goal mounts at East Belfast GAA pitches Original release: Attack on sports grounds ‘disgusting’ and should be condemned across society – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns attack on Commonwealth Games offices
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns a vandalism attack on Commonwealth Games offices in Belfast, where windows and doors were smashed. She notes police are investigating it as a hate crime and appeals for witnesses and information to be passed to the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Commonwealth Games offices Belfast vandalism attack Original release: Hargey condemns attack on Commonwealth Games offices (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey ‘appalled and disgusted’ at racist arson attack
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns an arson attack on a south Belfast home, which police are treating as racist, saying the family were unhurt and calling for racism to be rejected and stopped.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: South Belfast home arson attack treated as racist by police Original release: Hargey ‘appalled and disgusted’ at racist arson attack (opens in a new tab)
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Moore comments on IRA posters in Mid Ulster
TUV Mid Ulster representative Glenn Moore condemns posters advertising 'Tyrone Volunteer Day' as an intimidating attempt to sanitise the IRA campaign. He appeals to Catholic voters to reflect on community relations and criticises the DUP's Mid Ulster MLA Buchanan over his support for Alex Maskey…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Sinn Fein "Tyrone Volunteers Day" event posters across Tyrone Original release: Moore comments on IRA posters in Mid Ulster (opens in a new tab)
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Orange hall attack “another example of hatred and sectarianism”: Irwin
DUP Newry and Armagh MLA William Irwin condemns sectarian graffiti sprayed over Crosskeys Orange Hall in County Armagh, calling the attack sickening and urging the perpetrators to desist and face the courts. He also calls on Sinn Fein leadership to challenge its glorification of the IRA and asks…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Attack on Crosskeys Orange Hall Original release: Orange hall attack “another example of hatred and sectarianism”: Irwin (opens in a new tab)
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Condemnation of pro-IRA graffiti close to Enniskillen bomb memorial
DUP MLA Deborah Erskine and Enniskillen councillor Keith Elliott condemn IRA graffiti sprayed on the Clinton Centre wall near the Enniskillen Bomb Memorial, saying it is criminal damage. Erskine says she has reported it to police, and Elliott asks anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: IRA graffiti on Clinton Centre wall near Enniskillen Bomb Memorial Original release: Condemnation of pro-IRA graffiti close to Enniskillen bomb memorial (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti daubed on a home in Finaghy, South Belfast, calling it a despicable attempt to intimidate and stir up hate. She urges political representatives to stand together against it and asks anyone with information to come forward as PSNI investigates…
Disability and equality Justice and policing Issue: Finaghy graffiti on South Belfast home threatening resident who spoke out Original release: Hargey condemns ‘sickening’ racist graffiti (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Féin Unites With DUP To Vote Down Trans Rights Solidarity Motion In Derry City and Strabane District Council
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says Sinn Féin joined the DUP to defeat his trans rights solidarity motion at Derry City and Strabane District Council, after Sinn Féin called the motion divisive. The motion opposed Stormont transgender policies including the puberty blocker ban and school…
Disability and equality Local government Issue: Derry City and Strabane council vote on trans rights solidarity motion Original release: Sinn Féin Unites With DUP To Vote Down Trans Rights Solidarity Motion In Derry City and Strabane District Council (opens in a new tab)
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Vile desecration of war memorials must stop - Forsythe
DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe says attacks on war memorials in Kilkeel must stop, calling for political leadership from all South Down parties and a more proactive police operation to arrest and prosecute those responsible for criminal damage.
Justice and policing Issue: Attacks on war memorials in Kilkeel Original release: Vile desecration of war memorials must stop - Forsythe (opens in a new tab)
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Donnelly condemns those behind bomb attack on police
Alliance Councillor Stephen Donnelly condemns an explosive attack on a police car in Strabane and says two officers were unhurt, while urging anyone with information to contact police immediately.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane bomb attack on police officers Original release: Donnelly condemns those behind bomb attack on police (opens in a new tab)
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South Belfast racist graffiti ‘deplorable’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemns racist graffiti sprayed on a home in Chadwick Street, south Belfast, calling the behaviour hateful and urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI so those responsible can face justice.
Disability and equality Issue: Racist graffiti on a home in Chadwick Street, south Belfast Original release: South Belfast racist graffiti ‘deplorable’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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TUV Newry and Armagh MLA Keith Ratcliffe condemns the latest attack on the Warrenpoint memorial to 18 British soldiers, saying it will cause families distress. He contrasts this with illegal terrorist shrines he says remain untouched, praises PSNI for investigating a hate crime, and backs their…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Warrenpoint memorial attack investigated as hate crime Original release: 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 (opens in a new tab)