Single bullet to head killed journalist Lyra McKee in Derry, court hears Pathologist gives evidence in trial of three men accused of murder in joint enterprise to encourage and assist gunman The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2024
Lyra McKee’s sister says extremism is growing in political deadlock Nichola McKee Corner spoke as a new journalism award, the Lyra McKee Award for Bravery, has been announced. The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
Florida mural of murdered journalist is defaced with anti-LGBT+ graffiti One graffitied comment said, ‘Protect lives save kids’ eyes from trans lies’ The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Attack on Lyra McKee mural in Florida condemned The Belfast journalist died after being hit by a bullet during rioting in the Creggan area of Londonderry on April 18 2019. The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023
Lyra McKee mural vandalised in Florida Artwork of murdered Northern Ireland writer and activist at Zebra youth centre was defaced with swastika and anti-LGBTQ+ graffiti The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2023
New IRA believed to be largest of dissident republican groups The group claimed responsibility for the shooting of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in February. The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023
Bill Clinton quotes Lyra McKee and urges Derry audience to 'say goodbye to bomb and bullet' The former President was back in Derry for an event honouring John Hume and David Trimble Belfast Live · Apr 18, 2023
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pays tribute to Lyra McKee on fourth anniversary of her death “We stand united against the insidious ideology of those who stole her dreams and what she could have gone on to contribute.” Belfast Live · Apr 18, 2023
Anniversary events can help restore powersharing at Stormont, says Martin Micheal Martin spoke as political leaders from the Good Friday Agreement era prepared to participate in a major three-day conference in Belfast. The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
TV tonight: who shot dead Essex’s biggest drug dealers in the 90s? A three-part documentary investigates the murders of ‘the Essex boys’. Plus: a wonderful tribute to Lyra McKee. Here’s what to watch this evening The Guardian - UK · Apr 15, 2023
Lyra on Channel 4 review: this doc about the murdered investigative reporter is so sad it rips out your soul This moving masterpiece is a worthy tribute to a remarkable journalist and woman Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2023
TV tonight: Our highlights for Saturday, April 15 Britain's Got Talent is just one of the gems on TV tonight. WhatToWatch · Apr 14, 2023
Lyra McKee documentary to air on Channel 4 this weekend The film, titled 'Lyra', uses texts, voice notes and interviews to tell story of murdered journalist Belfast Live · Apr 14, 2023
From Nope to The Last Kingdom – Seven Kings Must Die: the seven best films to watch on TV this week Absolutely fantastic chemistry abounds in Jordan Peele’s creepy Tinseltown western, while Bernard Cornwell’s Anglo-Saxon chronicles end with some gloriously muddy fight scenes The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2023
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Lyra McKee’s sister: Promises of Good Friday Agreement not completely fulfilled The 25th anniversary of the agreement is being marked this month.
Belfast Live · Apr 11, 2023 Lyra McKee’s partner condemns recent violence in Northern Ireland "The people of Creggan deserve better"
The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2023 The Young’uns: Tiny Notes review – passionate folk in praise of unsung heroes Paying tribute to David Nott, Lyra McKee and more, the Teesside trio’s eighth album delivers compassion without fanfare
Belfast Live · Mar 23, 2023 Lyra McKee film to be shown in Derry's Nerve Centre this week The screening will be followed by a discussion with Sara Canning, Lyra’s partner, and writer and journalist Susan McKay
The Conversation · Feb 24, 2023 Omagh police shooting: why attack comes at a difficult time in Northern Ireland The shooting of a police officer in Omagh on Thursday evening is another horrific reminder that Northern Ireland remains a deeply and dangerously divided society. Though it has not been confirmed that the assailants were paramilitaries, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has stated that it is investigating links…
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2023 Two men to stand trial for murder of journalist Lyra McKee Peter Cavanagh, 35, and Jordan Devine, 22, are charged with killing of journalist in Derry in 2019
Belfast Live · Jan 8, 2023 No More Bricks in the Wall: New NI documentary set to look at the impact of peace walls on post-conflict generation 'When people tell us that “it won’t always be like this” means something to them, and they share that with us, it means a lot'
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022 ‘It’s better to go down fighting’: the extraordinary life of murdered journalist Lyra McKee An intimate documentary on the writer, who was shot dead at a riot in Derry, is released this week – tracing her impact on those around her and the fury that followed her killing
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022 Lyra review – brilliant life and tragic death of Northern Ireland’s fearless young reporter Lyra McKee, killed by the New IRA in 2019, is shown here as an inspirational LGBTQ journalist, bravely addressing the lingering damage of the Troubles
Belfast Live · Oct 12, 2022 Lyra McKee film: Watch trailer ahead of release date "Lyra this is for you."
Irish Mirror · Oct 11, 2022 A documentary about murdered Journalist Lyra McKee is set to open in cinemas next month Lyra was killed as she observed rioting in Derry in 2019