Alliance’s Patricia O’Lynn has said we must do all we can to Break the Bias for future generations, as she celebrated International Women’s Day. Speaking shortly after she addressed the Alliance Party’s conference, the Party’s North Antrim candidate said she felt real pride in stepping forward and adding her voice to an often male-orientated political […]
Alliance Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has condemned on-going violence in Ballymena in recent days. Speaking after a number of young people attacked police in the area, Patricia said as frustrations grow across the area, violence is never the answer. She added: “Anyone with a platform to make a difference must use it now, to stop the […]
Alliance Ballymena Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has welcomed news local firm Wrightbus is set receive £11.2 million to develop hydrogen-fuel technology. She said: “It is fantastic to see a local business at the cutting edge of new technology, which will lead to a greener, more sustainable future. “This is a significant economic boost to the area, […]
Alliance Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has expressed her condolences after a young couple lost their lives close to Ballycastle at the weekend. Ms O’Lynn said she would work to establish if any additional safety measures in the area could prevent this from happening again. She added: “It was extremely distressing to hear of the loss of […]
Alliance Ballymena Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has condemned those behind an arson attack on a flat in the town. The incident took place in the Drumtara area in the early hours of yesterday (Monday). Around 12:05am, the property was set alight. One man was inside at the time but was not injured. “It is extremely concerning […]
Alliance Ballymena Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has said she is shocked after two men falsely claiming to be from Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) attempted to gain entry to the home of an elderly disabled woman. The incident took place yesterday (Friday) around 4pm at Dunclug Gardens in the town. The men stated they were from NIE […]
Alliance Ballymena Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has expressed her anger following a robbery at a shop in the town. Just before 9am today (Sunday), a man armed with a knife entered a shop on the Cushendall Road and made off with cash and cigarettes. He is described as being 6ft and wearing a dark navy hooded […]
Alliance Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has said Mid and East Antrim Borough Council “made repeated attempts” to block Councillors asking key questions regarding the Council’s appearance at a fundraising dinner for Ian Paisley MP. Councillor O’Lynn, who was speaking after a special Council meeting brought by Alliance to seek answers for ratepayers due to the recent […]
The entirety of Ballymena is devastated following the death of a 12-year-old girl in a house fire, Alliance Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has said. She was speaking after the child died at the property in Staffa Drive in the Ballykeel area following the fire at 5:50pm yesterday (Wednesday). A man who was in the house at […]
Alliance Ballymena Councillor Patricia O’Lynn has said the local community will be in shock after a murder investigation was launched by police investigating the death of a man in the town. The deceased was found in the Orkney Drive area in the early hours of Saturday morning. A man arrested remains in custody. “My thoughts […]