Gordon Lyons to attend first GAA match as Stormont Communities Minister The DUP MLA will attend a match after an invitation from the Ulster Council of the GAA. The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
Legacy body ‘lacks powers of a public inquiry to examine Sean Brown murder’ SDLP leader Claire Hanna pressed the UK government to call a public inquiry into the murder of the GAA official. Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
Crowd backs calls for public inquiry into 1997 murder of GAA official No-one has been convicted for the death of Sean Brown. Evening Standard · May 16, 2025
Former Armagh GAA captain appears in court on sexual assault charges Aidan Nugent, 30, of Cullyhanna Road, Newtownhamilton, denied the charges during police interview. Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
UK Government says it will seek Supreme Court appeal over Sean Brown inquiry Appeal Court judges affirmed an earlier High Court ruling compelling the Government to hold a public inquiry into Sean Brown’s killing. Evening Standard · May 2, 2025
Brown family ‘vindicated’ after court orders Government to set up public inquiry The widow and children of murdered GAA official Sean Brown urged Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn against taking the case to the Supreme Court. Evening Standard · May 2, 2025
Court of Appeal affirms ruling on public inquiry in Sean Brown case The Appeal Court judges said the order compelling Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn to establish an inquiry would come into effect on June 2. The Independent UK · May 2, 2025
Sean Brown’s family criticise Government move over public inquiry ruling The GAA official was murdered by loyalists in 1997. The Independent UK · May 1, 2025
Thousands march to derelict Casement Park to demand its redevelopment A rally heard calls to end the long delays around rebuilding the gaelic games venue in west Belfast. Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025
Court told line between IS sympathiser and member ‘crossed’ by ex-Irish soldier Lisa Smith’s defence team had argued her IS membership conviction ‘falls short of Irish law’. The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025
Benn ‘taking steps’ to ensure ICRIR can investigate Sean Brown murder Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said he is ‘carefully considering’ a recent judgment from the Court of Appeal in Belfast. Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025
School gives update on disciplinary action against teacher in ‘GAA catfish’ podcast case The music teacher has denied she is the so-called ‘GAA Catfish’ whose alleged behaviour was documented by a comedy podcast series The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
‘GAA Catfish’ case struck out as Dublin school ends disciplinary proceedings Niamh Farrell has denied she is the so-called ‘GAA Catfish’ whose alleged behaviour was documented by a podcast series. Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025
PM urged to ‘do the right thing’ and order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder The GAA official was abducted and murdered by loyalists in Co Londonderry in 1997 Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025
Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2025 Ireland accused of ‘wasting seven years’ in Kieran Doherty inquest A barrister for his family said Ireland has also been found wanting in terms of disclosure in other inquests.
Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2025 Mick O’Dwyer remembered at funeral as ‘giant’ on and off the football field O’Dwyer won 12 All-Ireland titles with Co Kerry as a player and manager.
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 Government failure to order public inquiry into Sean Brown murder ‘cannot stand’ The GAA official was murdered in 1997 by loyalists.
Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2025 Gordon Lyons commits to attending GAA match amid criticism Sport falls within the responsibilities of the DUP minister’s Department of Communities.
Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025 NI Secretary and Stormont Communities minister to meet over Casement Park Hilary Benn did not comment on how much the UK Government will contribute to the redevelopment.
Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025 Communities Minister rejects assessment of ‘hostile environment’ for GAA Gordon Lyons said it is the responsibility of the GAA to come forward with proposals for a new Casement Park.
Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025 Sinn Fein press UK Government to ‘stop dithering’ and commit to Casement rebuild The GAA ground in west Belfast has been closed for more than a decade amid delays to regeneration plans.
Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025 Dublin’s Croke Park to host Ireland’s first regular season NFL game this year The Irish sports and tourism minister said it was a vote of confidence in Ireland’s ability to host major events.
Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025 GAA club turns into family refuge and office as thousands remain without power St Brigid’s Club in Kiltoom, Co Roscommon, has become a help centre for locals following Storm Eowyn.
The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025 Legacy Act prevented ‘landing zone’ being reached for Troubles victims – Harris The 2023 legislation, introduced by the Tories, halted scores of civil cases and inquests into Troubles deaths.
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