‘Hand of friendship’ MP defends IRA event as first engagement

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16 May, 2018 'Hand of friendship' MP defends IRA event as first engagement Sinn Fein's West Tyrone MP - who insists she is reaching out the hand of reconciliation - has slapped down "faux outrage" from unionists after choosing an IRA commemoration as her first engagement. Latest News No evidence public opinion has changed on Irish unity: DUP MP Sammy Wilson has said he is "confident" that a majority of people in Northern Ireland would vote in favour of retaining the Province's constitutional status within the UK. Fury over vigil planned for dead hunger striker Raymond McCreesh A DUP MLA and a victims campaigner have hit out at a planned rally for dead IRA man Raymond McCreesh. Man with over €180,000 in luggage arrested at Belfast International Airport A 39-year-old man found with over €180,000 in his baggage has been arrested by Border Force officers at Belfast International Airport on suspicion of money laundering. Royal wedding fever set to boost retail spending by £195.5 million The royal wedding is expected to provide an estimated £195.5 million boost to UK retailers over the next four months as the happy event encourages shoppers to loosen their purse strings, analysts have predicted. Sport Update NW200: Honda Racing's Lee Johnston clocks fastest Superbike lap on opening day Honda Racing's Lee Johnston set the fastest lap on Tuesday at the North West 200 before the Superbike practice session was red-flagged. NW200: Michael Dunlop leads Supersport times, Superbike session halted after red flag incident Michael Dunlop topped the times in the first Supersport qualifying session at the North West 200 on Tuesday. WATCH: Stevie Lowry delighted to be back at Coleraine Coleraine's latest recruit will certainly need no introduction around The Showgrounds. And finally... Sir Knights to hold first main parade of the year Largymore Royal Black District will hold its annual Empire Day Parade and Service this Sunday, May 20 in Hillsborough. See all the day's news here

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