Sinn Fein chat group called IRA victims ‘wasters with sob stories’

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30 Oct, 2018 Sinn Fein chat group called IRA victims 'wasters with sob stories' Sinn Fein has taken over a week to investigate party members who described IRA victims as 'wasters' while some of them were featuring in high-profile photo calls, it is claimed. Latest News NI Water only admitted hosepipe ban unlawful after court threat from attorney general Northern Ireland Water's belated U-turn to admit that it had no legal powers to implement July's hosepipe ban as it did only came after repeated pressure from the Attorney General – including the threat of High Court action, it can be revealed. Criminal damage at church Police are appealing for information after a report of criminal damage at a church in the Slaughterford Road area of Whitehead overnight Sunday. Win a hamper jam-packed with mouth-watering Ballymaloe Relish goodies Read on to find out how to enter to win one of our five fantastic Ballymaloe hampers up for grabs Alex Kane: Arlene Foster, and Stormont, left in a horrible limbo On November 21, 2016, Arlene Foster and Martin McGuinness signed off on a joint article: 'We made promises to voters that we will keep – taking on the heavy responsibilities that come with elected office, governing in their best interests, tackling head-on the tough decisions. Others decided to duck the challenges and retreat to the Opposition benches. That is a matter for them. We are getting on with the work. It's not always easy or straightforward. This is what delivery looks like. No gimmicks. No grandstanding. Just Ministers getting on with the work.' Sport Update VIDEO: Ben Doherty on Kenny Shiels' Derry City exit and loving life at Glenavon Ben Doherty scored directly from a corner-kick on Saturday evening to cement Glenavon's 2-0 victory over Newry City AFC. Mark Allen squeezes page Liam Highfield at International Snooker Championship Mark Allen squeezed into the second round at the International Championship in China after snatching a dramatic 6-5 win over England's Liam Highfield. Will Addison: Ulster centre right on track for Ireland debut against Italy Ulster's Will Addison has moved a step closer to his Test debut by being named in an unfamiliar 26-man Ireland squad to face Italy. And finally... Gerry Adams launches cookbook A cookbook with a difference - 'The Negotiators' Cook Book - was launched this morning in west Belfast. See all the day's news here

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