‘I have to forgive his killers every day’ says cleric whose UDR father was shot by IRA 40 years ago this week

Nov 27, 2020

Good Morning

As Northern Ireland steps into another period of lockdown we hope you and your family are all well and safe.

Figures released this morning by NISRA show that 100 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week from November 14 to 20, and the total Covid-19 related deaths figure has now reached 1,333.

A Church of Ireland minister whose father was murdered by the IRA 40 years ago says she works at forgiving the killers daily in order to keep herself free from bitterness.

A local child’s ‘right to play sport’ legal case is moving towards a judicial review.
The Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed it will formally respond to a legal challenge against its Covid restrictions preventing grassroots outdoor sports.

Do you remember the 'Big Snow' and deep freeze that hit Northern Ireland 10 years ago? We looked back through the archives for some of the best images from the time.

And with one eye fixed firmly on Christmas we have a look at some of the best television available on Netflix over the festive period.

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Stay safe and have a good weekend

Michael Cousins

Deputy digital editor


	‘I have to forgive his killers every day’ says cleric whose UDR father was shot by IRA 40 years ago this week

	A Church of Ireland minister whose father was murdered by the IRA 40 years ago says she works at forgiving the killers daily in order to keep herself free from bitterness.

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