Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald challenged by victim’s mother on ‘waster’ slurs

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31 Oct, 2018 Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald challenged by victim's mother on 'waster' slurs A woman whose son was beaten to death by IRA members has called on Mary Lou McDonald to speak out about a private Sinn Fein chat group in which her family were branded "wasters with a sob story". Latest News DUP will support Budget but vows: 'We will not be bought' The DUP has retreated from its threat to vote down the Budget, but warned that it could still withdraw its support for Theresa May if she breaches the party's red lines on Brexit. Charlie Lawson recalls how he had to be helped off stage after suffering mini-stroke Northern Ireland actor Charlie Lawson has revealed how he was back at work just two days after suffering a mini-stroke while performing on stage earlier this month. VIDEO: Adam Lecky enjoying life at Ballymena United before Glenavon clash Ballymena United striker Adam Lecky is on a high after scoring a goal in Saturday's 3-0 Danske Bank Premiership win against Crusaders Lord Hain was right to name Philip Green in the House of Lords The full majesty of the legal profession has trained its impressive heavy artillery on Labour peer Lord Hain, for used parliamentary privilege to disclose Sir Philip Green's name in the House of Lords. Sport Update Dan Kneen charity calendar planned in memory of popular Manx road racer The family of popular motorcycle racer Dan Kneen have initiated a charity fundraising effort in memory of the Manx rider, who was tragically killed this year. Portadown progress in League Cup as they see off Newry City on penalties It took penalties to separate them, but it was Championship side Portadown who saw off Premiership Newry City AFC at The Showgrounds to set up a mouth-watering clash with David Healy's Linfield in the quarter-final of the BetMcClean League Cup on Tuesday night. Linfield: Niall Quinn and Andy Waterworth at the double in win over Institute A brace apiece by Andy Waterworth and Niall Quinn helped to send Linfield strolling into the BetMcLean League Cup quarter-finals off a 5-0 victory over Institute. And finally... Dublin airport awards main contract for 320M Euro runway Dublin Airport has awarded the main contract for the construction of its new 320 million euro runway to a joint Irish-Spanish venture. See all the day's news here

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