A commemoration for the Protestant republican Henry Joy McCracken, the
founder of the United Irishmen, was attacked by a loyalist mob this
evening, triggering a wave of rioting in north Belfast.
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UVF attack republican event in Belfast
A commemoration for the Protestant republican Henry Joy McCracken, the
founder of the United Irishmen, was attacked by a loyalist mob this
evening, triggering a wave of rioting in north Belfast.
Published September 2, 2012
A row has developed between Protestant church leaders and the
anti-Catholic loyal orders following Saturday’s Royal Black Institution
march in Belfast.
Published August 31, 2012
Unionist figures seen behind parade trouble
With unionist politicians and loyalist figures expressing defiance
despite last weekend’s trouble at the intersection of Carrick Hill and
Donegall Road, fears are growing that a giant loyalist parade planned
for the end of September could lead to further conflict.
Published August 31, 2012
Loyalist paramilitaries sprayed bullets at the home of a man who is due
to give evidence about the UDA murder of his cousin, Kevin McDaid, on
Wednesday night.
Published August 31, 2012
Sinn Féin seeks funding for Tyrone loyalists
As nationalist residents battled with loyalist marchers and their
supporters on Saturday, both the main nationalist parties have been
embarrassed by news of compromising stances on the loyal orders and the
marching organisations.
Published August 31, 2012
A new round of health cuts to home help and services for high-dependency
patients in the 26 Counties has provoked a furious reaction from groups
working with older people and the disabled. It has also seen fresh
signs of disagreement between the government coalition parties.
Published August 31, 2012
Former Ulster Unionist MP Ken Maginnis has announced his resignation
from the Ulster Unionist Party amid a row over his attitude to gay men.
Published August 31, 2012
Clashes after loyalists, PSNI ignore Parades Commission
Trouble broke out in Belfast city centre this afternoon after a
loyalist band was permitted to march past a Catholic church to the same
spot where it had conducted a provocative sectarian ritual last month.
Published August 25, 2012
The family of interned political dissident Marian Price have hit out at
the North’s prison authorities after warders refused to leave the room
while the veteran republican underwent an invasive medical procedure.
Published August 24, 2012
UDA threat to Belfast journalist
The unionist paramilitary UDA is believed to be behind a death threat
against a Belfast journalist, despite a belated denial issued on behalf
of the group.
Published August 24, 2012
Rasharkin victim of loyalist attack arrested
A member of a County Antrim nationalist residents’ group has said the
PSNI took him “off the streets” ahead of a contentious loyalist -- by
arresting him over an attack on his wife’s car.
Published August 24, 2012
Dublin commemoration for the RIC
An attempt to rehabilitate members of pro-British police militias who
brutally opposed the Irish struggle for freedom during the War of
Independence has provoked outrage in the 26 Counties.
Published August 24, 2012
Loyalist defiance feared over RBP parade
A notorious loyalist band has called on other unionists to join it in
defying a Parades Commission ruling over a contentious sectarian parade
tomorrow [Saturday August 25].
Published August 24, 2012
Demand for genuine inquest into teen’s death
The family of a teenager shot dead by soldiers during Operation Motorman
has called for a new inquest into his death.
Published August 24, 2012
Nationalists told: 'Stay indoors'
A Catholic pub was attacked by loyalists during a ‘feeder’ Apprentice
Boys parade in County Down last week -- but the DUP has said there would
have been no violence if nationalists had stayed indoors.
Published August 17, 2012
Price handcuffed during hospital switch
A lawyer acting for internee Marian Price has accused the Six County
prison authorities of being “inhumane” after she was handcuffed while
travelling in an ambulance between two Belfast hospitals.
Published August 17, 2012
PSNI slammed for child riot propaganda
The PSNI has been strongly criticised for making absurd claims that
children as young as seven were involved in petrol bomb attacks in
Derry.
Published August 17, 2012
Villagers concerned as parade tensions escalate
There have been fears that a loyalist parade through the strongly
nationalist village of Rasharkin in County Antrim this evening could
provoke disorder.
Published August 17, 2012
Campaign for Kelly’s bar inquiry
The police ombudsman Michael Maguire has been asked to investigate a
bombing and shooting incident of the early years of the recent conflict
that bears strong similarities to the McGurk’s bar atrocity.
Published August 17, 2012
Irish athletes cheered by large crowds
Ireland’s Olympians for 2012, including gold medal winner Katie Taylor,
were welcomed home like heroes on Dawson Street in Dublin on Wednesday.
Published August 17, 2012
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