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Two men bailed after appearing in court charged with murder of Lyra McKee

Two men have been granted bail after they appeared in court charged with the murder of Lyra McKee. Gearóid Peter Cavanagh and Jordan Devine both appeared via video link at Derry Magistrates Court charged with the murder of the 29-year-old journalist....

17 Sept 2021 at 13:39

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Northern Irish detectives on Lyra McKee murder case arrest 5 men

Northern Irish detectives investigating the murder of Lyra McKee in Derry have arrested five men. The journalist was shot dead as she observed rioting in the Creggan area on the outskirts of the city in April 2019. According to the Police Service ...

15 Mar 2022 at 12:06

National News

'Shame on them' - Family of killed journalist condemns exploitative use of her image

The family of journalist Lyra McKee have urged anyone with a “political agenda” not to use her image. The Belfast woman died after being hit by a bullet during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry in 2019. Dissident republican group the New IRA ...

05 May 2022 at 11:16

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Man who stored gun that killed Lyra McKee to challenge 'misconception' he was involved, court hears

A man convicted of possessing the gun used to shoot journalist Lyra McKee wants to challenge any “misconception” that he was involved in the murder, a court has heard. Niall Sheerin, 29, pleaded guilty earlier this year to possession of a ...

02 Sept 2022 at 15:00

National News

Trial opens for three men accused of Lyra Mckee murder in Belfast

The trial of three men accused of the murder of journalist Lyra McKee has opened in Belfast. Ms McKee, 29, died after being struck by a bullet as she stood close to police vehicles while observing rioting in the Creggan area of ...

30 May 2024 at 12:14

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Easter Rising parade on anniversary of Lyra McKee's death 'in such bad taste', says family

The family of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have voiced disgust that a republican Easter parade linked with dissidents went ahead on the anniversary of her murder. Ms McKee, a journalist, died after being struck by a bullet ...

18 Apr 2022 at 17:53

National News

Man convicted of possessing gun used to shoot Lyra McKee jailed for seven years

A man convicted of possessing the gun used to shoot journalist Lyra McKee has been sentenced to seven years in prison. Niall Sheerin, 29, pleaded guilty earlier this year to possession of a pistol and ammunition with intent ...

14 Sept 2022 at 17:33

Northern Ireland

Lyra McKee’s sister says extremism is growing in political deadlock

The sister of murdered journalist Lyra McKee has said that the extremism that “destroyed” her family is growing in the political vacuum left by a lack of devolved government. Nichola McKee Corner spoke to the PA news ...

18 Sept 2023 at 00:05

National News

Celebrating GFA 'very premature', says sister of murdered journalist Lyra McKee

The sister of murdered journalist Lyra McKee has said her death proves the promises of the Good Friday Agreement have not been “completely fulfilled” and more needs to be done to ensure “peace in our land”. The 25th ...

12 Apr 2023 at 16:58

National News

'It’s never too late' - Family of journalist killed in Derry riot issue appeal for justice

The sister of murdered journalist Lyra McKee has made a fresh appeal for information to bring her killer to justice. Vigils were held in memory of the 29-year-old in Belfast and Derry today (Monday April 18) the ...

18 Apr 2022 at 15:42

National News

Anniversary events can help restore powersharing at Stormont, says Martin

Events marking the 25th anniversary of Northern Ireland’s landmark peace accord can provide an impetus to restore devolved governance at Stormont, Ireland’s deputy premier has said. Micheal Martin was ...

16 Apr 2023 at 18:29

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