Alliance West Tyrone Councillor Stephen Donnelly has said the thoughts of the entire community are with the loved ones of three young men who have died in a car crash in Garvaghy. The trio, in their 20s, died at the scene of the crash involving a car and a lorry on the Omagh Road around […]
Alliance South Antrim MLA John Blair has expressed his condolences after the passing of Antrim and Newtownabbey Councillor, Paul Hamill. Mr Hamill, a former mayor of the borough, died aged 46 after contracting COVID-19 “The news Paul Hamill passed away is terribly sad and a great shock,” said Mr Blair. “Paul so easily and naturally […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has expressed her condolences after the passing of Pat Hume was announced on Thursday evening. She added: “This is extremely sad news tonight and my thoughts are with the Hume family and their SDLP colleagues. “Pat Hume was an absolute lady, warm and friendly and always encouraging to others to make […]
Alliance Councillor Patrick Brown has expressed his condolences after the tragic death of local businessman Denis Lynn. The Finnebrogue Artisan founder and chairman was killed in a quad accident over the bank holiday weekend. Patrick said: “This is devastating news for anyone who knew Denis Lynn, both personally and professionally. “As the founder of Finnebrogue […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has expressed her condolences after Buckingham Palace announced the death of HRH Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh was the longest-serving royal consort in British history, leaving four children, eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. “My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this very sad time,” said Mrs […]
Alliance Justice Minister Naomi Long has expressed her sympathy to the family of Lord Brian Kerr, who has died at the age of 72. She said: “I was saddened and shocked to learn today of Brian’s sudden death, particularly as he had only recently retired. “As many will know, Lord Brian Kerr was a former Lord […]
North Down Alliance representatives have expressed their sadness following news Lady Dufferin has passed away. Lady Dufferin, the Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava, also known as Lindy Guinness, resided at Clandeboye House in Bangor within the Clandeboye Estate, home to a number of charities. Alliance North Down MLA Andrew Muir said she had lived a […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said she is deeply saddened by the passing of Alliance founding member David Cook (77) after a short illness. Mrs Long said: “It is because of the vision of people like David Cook and all those who came together to form the Alliance Party that today’s society is able to […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long has said: “It is with great sadness that I have learnt of the passing of John Hume this morning. My thoughts are with his friends and family – including his political family within the SDLP. “Without the hard work and sacrifice of people like John Hume, we would not live in […]
Alliance Councillor Patrick Brown has expressed his condolences after a teenager died in a car crash in Co Down. The 18-year-old was killed followed a two-vehicle collision near Killyleagh. The incident took place in the Coily Hill Road area shortly after midnight. The teen was a passenger in one of the vehicles. Six other people […]