Council urged to rethink West Belfast Festival funding after display of IRA flags

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14 Aug, 2018 Council urged to rethink West Belfast Festival funding after display of IRA flags Belfast City Council and other funders have been urged to rethink their support for the West Belfast Festival after organisers of the event shared a video on social media showing people displaying IRA flags. Latest News Scottish soldiers' families: Stop disrespecting our boys Following yet another attack on a north Belfast memorial to three Scottish soldiers who were killed by the IRA, their families have called for the "deliberate disrespect" to stop immediately. IN PICTURES: All the colour from the Apprentice Boys' parade in Londonderry The annual Siege celebrations were enjoyed by thousands of spectators in Londonderry at the weekend and have been hailed as an "outstanding success" for an organisation which is continuing to expand. Paisley meets supporters to apologise after Commons suspension Suspended DUP MP Ian Paisley has apologised to supporters at a meeting near Ballymena on Monday evening. WATCH: Well known British television presenter and family promote Donegal as stunning place to visit A well known British television presenter and broadcaster and his family are promoting Donegal as a place for tourists to visit. Sport Update Ulster GP: French rider Fabrice Miguet dies following crash at Dundrod The organisers of the Ulster Grand Prix have confirmed that French rider Fabrice Miguet has sadly passed away following a crash at the event on Saturday. Ulster GP: Derek McGee ruled out for rest of season Derek McGee has been ruled out for the remainder of the season following a crash during qualifying at the MCE Ulster Grand Prix last Thursday. Hearts reject Rangers' cash and Lee Wallace bid for Kyle Lafftery Hearts have rejected a second bid from Rangers for striker Kyle Lafferty. And finally... IN PICTURES: 84 photos from Stendhal Festival 2018 The 2018 Stendhal Festival took place near Limavady at the weekend - here's a selection of photos from the festival. See all the day's news here

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