Main unionist parties decline to confirm support for a Sinn Fein First Minister

Dundalk court case opens against NI men preaching against homosexuality

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Subscribe              Oct 13, 2021             Michael Cousins Acting Managing Editor Good afternoon Representatives of Northern Ireland's two main unionist parties have refused to confirm whether they would support a Sinn Fein First Minister if the republican party was to become the biggest at Stormont. Ulster Unionist leader Doug Beattie said his party is aiming to take the position of First Minister, while DUP MP Sammy Wilson said he would not answer hypothetical questions. But Sinn Fein responded by accusing the DUP of advancing a "rejectionist agenda of powersharing". In other news: * A Loughbrickland preacher says he will never retract any of his comments on homosexuality, as a court case against him begins today in Dundalk District Court. * A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman after a car fire in Co Londonderry. * A GAA club in Bellaghy whose grounds were reportedly used by dissident republican group linked to the murder of Lyra McKee has been asked to give an explanation for what took place on their property Subscribe today and save 50% on your first 6 months Check out using promo code ATMN50 For six months, you'll get all of this from just 13p per day. Unlimited access to the website. 70% fewer ads and an improved experience. Interactive daily puzzles. Access to the newspaper edition app on mobile, tablet and desktop. Perfect for staying in the know with Northern Ireland news comment * Ruth Dudley Edwards: Sinn Fein is the driving force in the Irish demonisation of Israel.  * Esmond Birine: The role of the European Court in Northern Ireland is an important matter, not just a legal technicality.            Main unionist parties decline to confirm support for a Sinn Fein First Minister           Representatives of Northern Ireland's two main unionist parties have refused to confirm whether they would support a Sinn Fein First Minister if the republican party was to become the biggest at Stormont.                 Dundalk court case opens against NI men preaching against homosexuality   A Loughbrickland preacher says he will never retract any of his comments on homosexuality, as a court case against him begins today in Dundalk District Court.           Review of Northern Trust radiology images finds 66 discrepancies   The Northern Trust has now concluded its review of all 13,030 radiology images reported on by a locum consultant radiologist who was engaged by the trust from July 2019 to February 2020.           A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman after a car fire in Co Londonderry   A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a woman after a car fire in Co Londonderry.           GAA club pressed to comment on reports of dissident event held on grounds   A GAA club in Bellaghy whose grounds were reportedly used by dissident republican group linked to the murder of Lyra McKee has been asked to give an explanation for what took place on their property.           Stormont MLAs clash over High Court ruling against DUP boycott of meetings   Stormont MLAs have clashed over a High Court ruling that the boycott by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) of north-south meetings in protest at the Northern Ireland Protocol is unlawful.               Ministers: We can assure you that Fathers Alec Reid and Gerry Reynolds were not IRA sympathisers   A letter from the Very Rev Peter Burns, Rev Harold Good and Rev Ken Newell:       Esmond Birine: The role of the European Court in Northern Ireland is an important matter, not just a legal technicality   Whatever view one takes of the current impact of the Northern Ireland Protocol or of this week's re-negotiation proposals from London and Brussels, it is unfair to dismiss the question of European Court of Justice (ECJ) oversight as merely a legal technicality.                             Conor Bradley is shining light for Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough           Conor Bradley's display in his first Northern Ireland start offered Ian Baraclough some positives amid the disappointment of a dismal second half in their 2-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to Bulgaria.                   Defensive strength pleases Coleraine skipper Stephen O'Donnell   Stephen O'Donnell is hoping Coleraine's defence can continue to show a mean streak.       Northern Ireland have to learn from this insists Ian Baraclough   Ian Baraclough told his Northern Ireland players that they need to learn from the manner of their defeat to Bulgaria as their World Cup qualification hopes ended in Sofia last night.       League Cup tie called off over 'player eligibility issue'   Wednesday evening's BetMcLean League Cup clash between Linfield and Institute has been postponed 'until further notice' due to a player eligibility issue relating to the Championship club.                   View more news

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