‘Cowards’ Will Not Drag Ireland Back into The Past, Says Varakdar
April 19, 2019 No Responses

‘Cowards’ Will Not Drag Ireland Back into The Past, Says Varakdar

The dissident republicans who murdered Lyra McKee are cowards who will fail in their hate-filled efforts to drag Ireland into the past, the Taoiseach has said. Leo Varadkar paid tribute to Ms McKee as he gave a statement outside Government...
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Northern Political Parties Unite Against McKee Murderers
April 19, 2019 No Responses

Northern Political Parties Unite Against McKee Murderers

The leaders of six political parties in Northern Ireland have issued a joint statement condemning the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. In a statement, they called for “calm heads” after Ms McKee was shot dead during riots in Derry last...
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U.S. Congressman Neal Awarded Honorary Degree by Ulster University
April 18, 2019 No Responses

U.S. Congressman Neal Awarded Honorary Degree by Ulster University

A US Congressman has been given an honorary degree by Ulster University. Congressman Richard Neal was awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws by Ulster University for his “outstanding contribution to peace and conflict resolution across the island of...
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Senator George Mitchell to be Honored in Belfast for Work on Good Friday Agreement
April 18, 2019 No Responses

Senator George Mitchell to be Honored in Belfast for Work on Good Friday Agreement

US diplomat, Senator George Mitchell, is set to receive an award in Belfast for brokering the 1998 peace accord. Senator Mitchell chaired the Belfast Agreement talks which led to an historic deal and the establishment of the power-sharing Northern Ireland...
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Eastwood Confirms He is Running in European Election
April 18, 2019 No Responses

Eastwood Confirms He is Running in European Election

The leader of the SDLP has confirmed he will run in the European election. Colum Eastwood has urged that the election to the European Parliament be regarded as a referendum – the North’s People’s Vote. The poll comes as the...
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Brexit is an ‘Aberration’ in Continuing Peace Process, Says Pelosi
April 18, 2019 No Responses

Brexit is an ‘Aberration’ in Continuing Peace Process, Says Pelosi

Brexit should be just an “aberration” in the bid to strengthen Northern Ireland’s peace process, Speaker of The House Nancy Pelosi has said. The US House of Representatives speaker visited the Irish border which has become a stumbling block to...
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Alliance Party Leader Calls for Second Referendum on Brexit
April 17, 2019 No Responses

Alliance Party Leader Calls for Second Referendum on Brexit

A party leader in Northern Ireland has called for another Brexit referendum ahead of an expected run for the European Parliament. Naomi Long said she will confirm her decision within the next two days. She leads the centralist Alliance Party,...
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PSNI Evacuate Homes After Fourth Security Alert in 24 Hours
April 17, 2019 No Responses

PSNI Evacuate Homes After Fourth Security Alert in 24 Hours

Homes have been evacuated in a fourth security alert in less than 24 hours in Northern Ireland. In the latest incident, residents were advised to leave a number of homes in the Rathvarna Drive area of Lisburn, Co Antrim, this...
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Gardaí Catch Over 5,000 Drivers Holding Cell Phones in First Two Months of 2019
April 17, 2019 No Responses

Gardaí Catch Over 5,000 Drivers Holding Cell Phones in First Two Months of 2019

In the first two months of this year, almost 5,000 drivers were caught by gardaí holding their cell phone while driving. This represents an increase of 24% in detections compared to the same period in 2018. The Road Safety Authority...
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Foster Urges UK to ‘Get On with Leaving the EU’
April 16, 2019 No Responses

Foster Urges UK to ‘Get On with Leaving the EU’

The DUP has urged the Prime Minister to get on with leaving the EU. It was the first party in Northern Ireland to nominate a candidate for European elections it hoped it would not have to fight. Diane Dodds is...
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