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News Letter
5 Oct, 2018
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Parties defy Sinn Fein to sell off IRA playground
Unionist and nationalist parties on Newry Mourne and Down District have defied Sinn Fein and voted to sell off a playground which was named after an IRA man linked to one of the most serious atrocities of the Troubles.
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RHI Inquiry: Powerful DUP Spad’s story undermined by new email

A new email has come to light which undermines the story of the DUP’s powerful chief executive, who has denied that he had any knowledge of RHI in the period when it was running out of control.

Civil Rights anniversary: Sinn Fein trying to hijack history, says Eamonn McCann

One of the leading organisers of a pivotal civil rights march in Londonderry 50 years ago has hit out at Sinn Fein for “trying to hijack history”.

Sammy Wilson: Theresa May would be foolish not to share Brexit backstop plans with DUP

Theresa May would be “extremely foolish” to publish any new plans for the Irish border backstop without first running them past the DUP, Sammy Wilson has warned.

Legacy Scandal: ‘No group even claimed the loyalist bomb in Cavan that killed my sister’

In the latest essay in the series, ANTHONY O’REILLY says it is unlikely anyone will be brought to justice for the murder of his sister in Belturbet (Anthony’s wife MARIE also comments further down):

Sport Update
Crusaders captain Colin Coates is a man on a mission against Cliftonville

Crusaders skipper Colin Coates knows a win on Friday night against Cliftonville is vital as the Shore Road outfit look to put a mixed start to their season behind them.

Dungannon Swifts appoint Peter Kennedy as first team coach

Dungannon Swifts new manager Kris Lindsay has finalised his backroom staff with the addition of former Irish League player Peter Kennedy, as First Team Coach.

WATCH: Jacob Stockdale putting heroics of last year behind him as he seeks further improvement

Coming on the back of such an impressive season, all eyes will be on Jacob Stockdale on Friday night when the Ulster winger makes his debut for the new term.

And finally...
First act confirmed for Belsonic 2019

Belsonic have revealed that singer~songwriter sensation George Ezra will return to Belfast at Belsonic on June 22, 2019.

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