All the updated news related to sectarianism

All the news related to sectarianism updated in real time

Found 32

forsectarianism

Order by:

Local News

County Derry councillor considers legal action over 'sectarian' allegation

A local councillor has entered a formal complaint and is considering legal action against a colleague after he accused him of a 'sectarian rant' at a recent Council Committee meeting. Cllr Sean Bateson has reported fellow Causeway Coast and Glens ...

30 Mar 2022 at 21:33

Local News

Voting down grant proposal a 'sectarian decision' says councillor

A Sinn Féin councillor has expressed her 'frustration' after a proposal to develop a technical assistance grant was voted down by unionists. Councillor Kathleen McGurk was speaking following a Causeway Coast and Glens Leisure and Development ...

23 Feb 2022 at 13:33

Local News

Derry man who shouted sectarian abuse at Apprentice Boys parade had 'turned his life around'

A man who was arrested after shouting sectarian abuse during a ceremony involving the Apprentice Boys on Derry's Walls has been told that he was getting a suspended sentence because he had 'turned his life around'. Brian Lynch (38) of ...

04 Sept 2024 at 12:33

Local News

Police enquiry following possible sectarian hate crime in Strathfoyle

Police investigating an incident in the Moyglass Place area of Strathfoyle last night, Sunday 18 August, have made two arrests. Shortly after 10.40pm, police received a report of a possible ongoing burglary in the area, and that a ...

19 Aug 2024 at 12:33

Northern Ireland

‘Difficult year’ predicted for victims of terrorism

A “difficult year” has been forecast for victims of terrorism. Ongoing incidents of sectarian chanting as well as the Government’s proposed legacy legislation, which has been branded an effective amnesty for Troubles crimes, have ...

04 Jan 2023 at 14:33

Northern Ireland

Three teenage boys arrested after ‘sectarian’ assault in north Belfast

Three teenage boys have been arrested following an assault on a man in north Belfast on Sunday morning. Police are investigating the incident as a sectarian hate crime. The assault of the 18-year-old man took place in the ...

06 Aug 2023 at 15:20

Home

Fears of further sectarian attacks in County Derry village

There are concerns that an attack on homes in a predominately unionist County Derry village that forced a pregnant woman to flee the area could be repeated. Four homes in the area were targeted in what police called a ...

13 Sept 2022 at 19:33

Northern Ireland

Attack on Co Down Orange Hall treated as hate crime

An attack on an Orange Hall in Co Down is being treated by police as a sectarian hate crime. Detectives are investigating criminal damage caused to a stained glass window at the hall in Rathfriland Road, Dromara, ...

16 Oct 2022 at 11:46

Northern Ireland

Minister said ‘no hiding place’ for those who threatened Celtic star Lennon

A unionist minister wrote directly to Celtic star Neil Lennon in 2002 after he had received a death threat hours ahead of playing for Northern Ireland, telling him there “must be no hiding place” for those ...

22 Aug 2024 at 00:01

Home

Police investigating sectarian related hate crime following Claudy assault

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in Claudy on Sunday, July 16. It was reported at around 10.45pm that a man in his 30s was assaulted by a number of men in the ...

17 Jul 2023 at 10:33

Northern Ireland

Executive to issue ‘unified’ response to racist attacks

The Stormont Executive will issue a “unified” response to racist attacks in Northern Ireland when it meets for the first time since the summer on Thursday, ministers have said. The Executive ...

04 Sept 2025 at 02:45

Northern Ireland

Leaders call for zero-tolerance approach to racist and sectarian attacks

Stormont’s leaders called for a zero-tolerance approach to racist and sectarian attacks as they voiced support for tougher prison sentences for perpetrators. Those guilty of violence ...

04 Sept 2025 at 20:34

Years
2025

Related keywords
Sean Bateson
George Duddy
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Leisure and Development Committee
Sectarianism
Harry Gregg Foundation

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.