Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong has expressed her sympathies after a man died in a single vehicle crash in Ballywalter. The man, who was in his 70s, died after the crash at Roddens Road around 7.45am. It follows the death of a 46-year-old woman who crashed on the Portaferry Road on the shores of Strangford […]
Alliance Westminster candidate Jackie Coade has said the entire Keady community is in shock following the death of a baby boy. Jackie Coade said: “The death of 11 month old Hunter McGleenon has been a real shock to the entire community. That the police are now treating his death as murder compounds that shock. “I […]
Alliance Banbridge Councillor Brian Pope has expressed his sympathy after a woman died in a car crash on the A1 between Banbridge and Dromore. The 75-year-old was driving a red Citroen when the incident happened around 12.45am on Sunday. The A1 southbound remains closed in both directions while police continue their investigations. “My thoughts are […]
Belfast Deputy Lord Mayor, Alliance Councillor Peter McReynolds, has signed a book of condolence at Belfast City Hall in memory of Nora Quoirin, after her body was tragically discovered in Malaysia. Speaking afterwards, Peter said: “This is a tragedy that has touched the hearts of many over the past two weeks, especially here in Northern […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has paid tribute to Seamus Close, who has passed away. Mr Close (71), a former Deputy Leader of the party, died after a short battle with liver cancer. He was Lagan Valley MLA until 2007 and the first non-unionist Mayor of Lisburn. A recipient of the OBE for his services […]
A statement from the party leaders on the murder of Lyra McKee. “We want to express our condemnation in the strongest terms possible at the murder of journalist Lyra McKee. “The murder of Lyra McKee is first and foremost a devastating loss for her grieving partner, family and friends, and our thoughts are with them […]
Alliance Leader Naomi Long MLA has said she is “utterly shocked” after journalist Lyra McKee was shot dead by dissident republicans during violence in Derry-Londonderry. Police have said the ‘New IRA’ are likely behind the incident, which came during rioting in the Creggan area. The 29-year-old was shot at the scene and later died in […]
Alliance MLA Kellie Armstrong has said the death of three teenagers following an incident at a hotel in Cookstown is “heart-breaking”. Two 17-year-olds and a 16-year-old died following reports of a crush among young people waiting to get into a St Patrick’s Day party at the Greenvale Hotel. A number of others have also been […]
Alliance Armagh representative Jackie Coade has expressed her condolences following the death of a nine-year-old girl in a car crash there. The Hamiltonsbawn Road has been closed between Ratarnet Road and Lenalea Road following the crash this morning. “I am shocked and deeply saddened by this tragedy, and my deepest condolences go out to the […]
Alliance Councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown has offered his condolences to the family of Sam McCready, after the well-known playwright passed away this week. Emmet said: “A founding member of the Lyric Theatre, Sam McCready’s work spanned many years, inspiring generations of actors and he will be sorely missed. “His work, from his paintings to his published […]