Donaldson Condemns Burning Of Tricolor Flags On ‘Eleventh Night’ Bonfires
July 12, 2021 No Responses

Donaldson Condemns Burning Of Tricolor Flags On ‘Eleventh Night’ Bonfires

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has condemned the burning of Irish tricolor flags on a number of “Eleventh Night” bonfires in the North. More than 230 bonfires were lit across Northern Ireland between Friday and Sunday nights. The bonfires precede the...
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Orange Order Parades To Continue Despite Coronavirus Fears
July 12, 2021 No Responses

Orange Order Parades To Continue Despite Coronavirus Fears

Thousands of Orange Order members will take to the streets across Northern Ireland later to mark the main date in the Protestant loyal order parading season. This year’s Twelfth of July parades will be smaller than usual and locally based...
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HSE To Use Antigen Testing In Future Covid Outbreaks
July 11, 2021 No Responses

HSE To Use Antigen Testing In Future Covid Outbreaks

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is planning to utilize antigen testing for Covid outbreaks and for close contacts, its chief executive has said. Paul Reid said the hospital system in Ireland is currently very busy due to the backlog caused...
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President And Taoiseach Mark National Day Of Commemoration In Dublin
July 11, 2021 No Responses

President And Taoiseach Mark National Day Of Commemoration In Dublin

A ceremony marking the annual National Day of Commemoration has taken place at Collins Barracks in Dublin. The National Day of Commemoration remembers all Irishmen and Irishwomen who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations. The...
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Michelle O’Neill Lays Wreath At Somme Commemoration In Dublin
July 10, 2021 No Responses

Michelle O’Neill Lays Wreath At Somme Commemoration In Dublin

Northern Ireland’s deputy First Minister Michelle O’Neill said she wanted her attendance at a Battle of the Somme wreath-laying ceremony in Dublin to send a clear message that she respects all traditions. Ms O’Neill laid a laurel wreath as she...
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Number Of Vaccinated In Ireland Now Tops 54 Per Cent
July 9, 2021 No Responses

Number Of Vaccinated In Ireland Now Tops 54 Per Cent

The head of the Health Service Executive (HSE) has said that more than 54 per cent of the adult population is fully vaccinated against Covid-19. More than 221,000 vaccines were administered in the first four days of the week. Despite...
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Two Stormont Ministers Threaten Legal Action Against PSNI Over Failure To Remove Tiger’s Bay Bonfire
July 9, 2021 No Responses

Two Stormont Ministers Threaten Legal Action Against PSNI Over Failure To Remove Tiger’s Bay Bonfire

Two Stormont ministers have threatened police in Northern Ireland with legal action for failing to assist in the removal of a contentious loyalist bonfire. Sinn Féin Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and SDLP Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon have issu...
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North Set To Remove Outdoor Social-Distancing Requirements On July 26th
July 8, 2021 No Responses

North Set To Remove Outdoor Social-Distancing Requirements On July 26th

Stormont ministers have agreed a further wave of Covid-19 relaxations for Northern Ireland. The measures, which include the end of social-distancing requirements for outdoor activities and a reduction of the distance to one meter for indoor settings, are set t...
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Former DUP Councilor Ryan McCready Joins The Ulster Unionist Part
July 5, 2021 No Responses

Former DUP Councilor Ryan McCready Joins The Ulster Unionist Part

A former Democratic Unionist Party councilor has joined the Ulster Unionist Party. Ryan McCready (35) was one of a number of disgruntled members who left the DUP last month over the treatment of former leader Arlene Foster. He was elected...
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NI Protocol Damaged Relations Between North, UK And Republic Says Donaldson
July 4, 2021 No Responses

NI Protocol Damaged Relations Between North, UK And Republic Says Donaldson

Northern Ireland’s relationships with Great Britain and the Republic have been damaged by the Brexit protocol, DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said. In his first interview as leader, Mr Donaldson called on British prime minister Boris Johnson to recogni...
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