Closest matches to “Republican attack on Innishrush”
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Republican Violence Must Be Condemned – Middleton
DUP MLA Julie Middleton condemns violence in the Irish Street area of Derry on Friday evening, calling it a premeditated attack on police during the East Bank Protestant Boys parade. She says petrol bombs and masonry could have caused serious harm.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Irish Street Derry disorder during East Bank Protestant Boys parade Original release: Republican Violence Must Be Condemned – Middleton (opens in a new tab)
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Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA calls for sweeping changes to Northern Ireland's fireworks rules, proposing a ban on private sales except in rare cases, limiting displays to organised events, moving to quieter fireworks and harsher penalties for illegal use, citing harm to pets and wildlife.
Justice and policing Issue: Fireworks law reform call by party leader Jon Burrows MLA Original release: Burrows calls for end to private fireworks sales (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionist Party Leader comments on Dunmurry Incident
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA condemns a car explosion in Dunmurry, which he says was almost certainly committed by dissident republicans. He expresses sympathy for those evacuated and affected, and wishes the PSNI success in bringing those responsible to justice.
Justice and policing Issue: Explosion outside Dunmurry police station Original release: Ulster Unionist Party Leader comments on Dunmurry Incident (opens in a new tab)
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Republican attempt to intimidate schools condemned
DUP MLA Trevor Clarke condemns an alleged campaign by fringe republican group Lasair Dhearg to deter PSNI outreach in schools, and calls on Sinn Fein to distance itself from groups opposing police visits to classrooms.
Justice and policing Education Issue: Lasair Dhearg correspondence to schools opposing PSNI outreach Original release: Republican attempt to intimidate schools condemned (opens in a new tab)
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Campbell condemns scenes at republican bonfire in Londonderry
DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell condemns scenes at a republican bonfire in Londonderry, including poppy wreaths taken from the city's war memorial and flags placed on the pyre. He points to reported calls from its edges for the killing of Protestants and police officers and urges…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Londonderry republican bonfire scenes and reported sectarian calls Original release: Campbell condemns scenes at republican bonfire in Londonderry (opens in a new tab)
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Robinson - No Room for Complacency on National Security
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says there can be no complacency on national security after a car explosion outside Dunmurry Police Station, calling for the full facts to be established urgently and for those responsible to face the courts.
Justice and policing Issue: Explosion outside Dunmurry police station Original release: Robinson - No Room for Complacency on National Security (opens in a new tab)
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Sinn Fein Cannot Condemn Terrorism While Continuing to Glorify…
DUP MP Carla Lockhart accuses Sinn Féin of hypocrisy after its response to the attack on Dunmurry PSNI station, saying the party condemns present violence while glorifying past terrorism. She urges the Government to urgently strengthen legislation against glorification of terrorism.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Explosion outside Dunmurry police station Original release: Sinn Fein Cannot Condemn Terrorism While Continuing to Glorify… (opens in a new tab)
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Hughes slams threats against Newry, Mourne and Down elected representatives
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes condemns threats issued in a video by masked, armed men against elected representatives in Newry, Mourne and Down, calling them an attack on democracy. He says party colleagues will keep doing their work and sends solidarity to fellow elected members.
Justice and policing Issue: Threats against Newry, Mourne and Down elected representatives video Original release: Hughes slams threats against Newry, Mourne and Down elected representatives (opens in a new tab)
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Montgomery: sectarian attacks at Irish Street interface must stop
Ulster Unionist Alderman Janice Montgomery condemns two nights of sectarian violence at the Irish Street and Gobnascale interface in Londonderry, describing attacks on elderly residents and police lines and urging young people not to retaliate.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Irish Street and Gobnascale interface violence in Londonderry Original release: Montgomery: sectarian attacks at Irish Street interface must stop (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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Racist images on Moygashel bonfire deplorable – Gildernew
Sinn Féin's Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Colm Gildernew calls the racist images and signage on the Moygashel bonfire deplorable, describes it as a clear hate crime, and urges the PSNI to investigate urgently and remove the display.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Racist images and signage on Moygashel bonfire Original release: Racist images on Moygashel bonfire deplorable – Gildernew (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns suspected sectarian attack
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns a suspected sectarian attack that damaged windows of several homes in north Belfast's Oldpark area, and calls on political representatives to show leadership and speak out against such hatred.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast homes suspected sectarian attack May 2025 Original release: Finucane condemns suspected sectarian attack (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly questions police over sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly questions police on what action they are taking over sectarian and racist incidents against Catholic and ethnic minority residents in North Belfast's Lower Oldpark area. He says police confirmed UDA members were involved and calls for all those involved to be arrested and…
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: UDA intimidation of Catholic families in Oldpark, North Belfast Original release: Kelly questions police over sectarian and racist incidents in North Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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No part of Londonderry can be off-limits to those who protect us -…
DUP Leader Gavin Robinson MP says police and prison officers must not be prevented from working in any part of Northern Ireland, citing threats in Londonderry, and urges a stronger unionist voice in Foyle, backing Julie Middleton for the next Assembly election.
Justice and policing Original release: No part of Londonderry can be off-limits to those who protect us -… (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 26 September 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong condemns the taunting of mourners at a Remembrance service in Enniskillen
UUP's Diana Armstrong, Fermanagh and South Tyrone, condemns individuals who shouted "Up the Ra" at a Remembrance service in Enniskillen marking the 37th anniversary of the Poppy Day bomb. She blames Sinn Féin for refusing to condemn past actions and calls peace and reconciliation mere words for…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Enniskillen Remembrance Sunday pro-IRA chanting incident Original release: Armstrong condemns the taunting of mourners at a Remembrance service in Enniskillen (opens in a new tab)
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Ferguson disgusted after police attacked with petrol bombs
Alliance Councillor Rachael Ferguson condemns petrol bombs and other missiles thrown at police during an illegal republican parade in Creggan, Derry-Londonderry, and says young people are being drawn into the rioting. She also expresses support for officers and local residents.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Petrol bomb attack on police at Creggan republican parade, Derry-Londonderry Original release: Ferguson disgusted after police attacked with petrol bombs (opens in a new tab)
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Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey says the perpetrators of the racist arson on a church in east Belfast must be brought to justice, calling the attack disgusting and urging that there is no place for racism in the city.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Racist arson attack on east Belfast church Original release: Racist arson attack ‘disgusting’ – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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No place for racism or intimidation in our society – Donnelly
Sinn Féin councillor Pádraig Donnelly condemns those behind a suspected racially motivated attack on a home in east Belfast late on Tuesday night. He calls on political and community leaders to challenge such behaviour and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: East Belfast suspected racially motivated attack on home Original release: No place for racism or intimidation in our society – Donnelly (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns attacks on homes in north Belfast
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns suspected racist attacks on homes near the Ballysillan area of north Belfast, says the families affected will be contacted for support, and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Suspected racist attacks on homes near Ballysillan, north Belfast Original release: Finucane condemns attacks on homes in north Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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Nobody has the right to spread fear, to intimidate or to terrify innocent families – Mary Lou McDonald TD
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald calls on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to condemn the weekend's violence in Belfast, including a knife attack and masked men burning families out of their homes, and to back the victim's support.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Kinnaird Avenue attack and anti-migrant violence in North Belfast Original release: Nobody has the right to spread fear, to intimidate or to terrify innocent families – Mary Lou McDonald TD (opens in a new tab)
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Racially motivated attack on Shankill Gospel Hall condemned
UUP leader Jon Burrows MLA condemns an arson attack on the former Shankill Gospel Hall premises, which he describes as racially motivated, and says the attackers are not loyalists or patriots. He wishes police well in catching those responsible and anyone who incited the attack, and says he is…
Justice and policing Issue: Shankill Road arson attack on migrant-owned shop Original release: Racially motivated attack on Shankill Gospel Hall condemned (opens in a new tab)
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Ulster Unionists remember Kingsmills Massacre
Ulster Unionist Councillor David Taylor remembers the 10 Protestant men killed by the IRA at Kingsmills on the 47th anniversary, offering thoughts to their families and sole survivor Alan Black. He says he attended a memorial service organised by FAIR.
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Original release: Ulster Unionists remember Kingsmills Massacre (opens in a new tab)
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Time for armed paramilitary gangs to get off the backs of the community – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly urges armed loyalist and republican groups to halt their attacks, following the raised threat level and recent petrol bomb attacks and intimidation in East Belfast, Bangor and Newtownards.
Justice and policing Issue: Raised national threat level following attempted murder of police officer John Caldwell Original release: Time for armed paramilitary gangs to get off the backs of the community – Kelly (opens in a new tab)
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Finucane condemns suspected racially motivated arson attack
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane condemns a suspected racially motivated arson attack on a North Belfast house, offers solidarity to those affected and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: North Belfast house arson attack treated as racially motivated hate crime Original release: Finucane condemns suspected racially motivated arson attack (opens in a new tab)