Veteran DUP MP David Simpson Not Seeking Reelection
November 6, 2019 No Responses

Veteran DUP MP David Simpson Not Seeking Reelection

Veteran DUP representative David Simpson has announced he will not seek re-election. The outgoing Upper Bann MP issued the decision in a statement following recent newspaper revelations about his private life and an extra-marital affair. Mr Simpson said it had...
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Broadcaster Gay Byrne Dies, Aged 85
November 4, 2019 No Responses

Broadcaster Gay Byrne Dies, Aged 85

Broadcaster Gay Byrne has died at the age of 85 after a long illness, RTE said. The RTE broadcaster and former Late Late Show host had been undergoing treatment for cancer. The father-of-two died in Howth surrounded by his family....
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Remain Parties to Not Contest Some Constituencies to Help Candidates
November 4, 2019 No Responses

Remain Parties to Not Contest Some Constituencies to Help Candidates

Sinn Féin has announced it will not stand in three constituencies in Northern Ireland to help other pro-Remain candidates defeat DUP Brexiteers. The party is standing aside in south and east Belfast and North Down – a move that puts...
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Paramilitarism Still A Threat in The North Says New IRC Report
November 4, 2019 No Responses

Paramilitarism Still A Threat in The North Says New IRC Report

Paramilitarism remains a stark reality in Northern Ireland, a report has found. The latest publication by the Independent Reporting Commission (IRC) sets out how the ongoing political vacuum, Brexit uncertainty and an increase in attacks has made ending parami...
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UUP to Step Aside in North Belfast to Help DUP’s Nigel Dodds
November 3, 2019 No Responses

UUP to Step Aside in North Belfast to Help DUP’s Nigel Dodds

The Ulster Unionist Party will step aside in North Belfast to allow Democratic Unionist deputy leader Nigel Dodds a clear run, it has been announced. Incoming UUP leader Steve Aiken had been under pressure not to run a candidate in...
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Archbishop of Armagh Dr Richard Clarke to Step Down in February
November 2, 2019 No Responses

Archbishop of Armagh Dr Richard Clarke to Step Down in February

Archbishop of Armagh Dr Richard Clarke will step down from the role on February 2, 2020. The Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh has announced his intention to retire. Dr Richard Clarke will step down from the role on February...
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DUP to Stand Down in Fermanagh South Tyrone to Help Ulster Unionists
November 2, 2019 No Responses

DUP to Stand Down in Fermanagh South Tyrone to Help Ulster Unionists

The Democratic Unionist Party will step aside for their rivals the Ulster Unionist Party in the Fermanagh South Tyrone constituency. DUP leader Arlene Foster made the announcement as the UUP comes under pressure not to run a candidate against her...
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PSNI Investigating Threats Against UUP Staff
November 1, 2019 No Responses

PSNI Investigating Threats Against UUP Staff

Police are investigating threats against Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) staff. It followed the refusal of its incoming leader to agree a General Election pact with the Democratic Unionists. The DUP has also condemned the alleged intimidation. Deputy leader Nigel ...
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Conor McGregor in Court in Dublin to Face Assault Charge
November 1, 2019 No Responses

Conor McGregor in Court in Dublin to Face Assault Charge

UFC fighter Conor McGregor is due to appear in court this morning in connection with an alleged incident at a pub in Dublin. The mixed martial arts star is facing a single charge of assault. Dublin District Court previously heard...
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Sinn Féin Looks to Unseat Dodds in General Election
October 30, 2019 No Responses

Sinn Féin Looks to Unseat Dodds in General Election

Michelle O’Neill has said Sinn Féin is hoping to unseat “an architect of Brexit” – DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds – as it aims to increase its number of Westminster MPs from seven to eight. The Sinn Féin vice president...
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