28/07/2014
Sinn Féin Office Attacked In L'Derry
A Sinn Féin office in Co L'derry has been partially damaged in a suspected arson attack.
The incident happened at the premises on Eastway Road in the Creggan area shortly before midnight.
It is thought a rear window to the property was broken and a flammable liquid was poured in. The fire service attended the scene and the fire was brought under control, with the damage confined to one part of the building.
Police have launched an investigation into the blaze.
Condemning the attack, Sinn Féin assembly member Raymond McCartney, said it was "an attack the democratic process."
He added: "It will not stop us working or the people of Derry. It will be business as usual for Derry Sinn Féin, continuing to serve the people of the city an the wider north west."
(JP/CD)
The incident happened at the premises on Eastway Road in the Creggan area shortly before midnight.
It is thought a rear window to the property was broken and a flammable liquid was poured in. The fire service attended the scene and the fire was brought under control, with the damage confined to one part of the building.
Police have launched an investigation into the blaze.
Condemning the attack, Sinn Féin assembly member Raymond McCartney, said it was "an attack the democratic process."
He added: "It will not stop us working or the people of Derry. It will be business as usual for Derry Sinn Féin, continuing to serve the people of the city an the wider north west."
(JP/CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
25 April 2002
Former SF councillor’s home attacked
Army bomb disposal experts have defused a nail bomb thrown at the house of a former Sinn Féin councillor in north Belfast. The device did not explode after it bounced off a front window at the house on Cavehill Road on Thursday morning. The house belongs to former north Belfast Sinn Féin councillor Mick Conlon.
Former SF councillor’s home attacked
Army bomb disposal experts have defused a nail bomb thrown at the house of a former Sinn Féin councillor in north Belfast. The device did not explode after it bounced off a front window at the house on Cavehill Road on Thursday morning. The house belongs to former north Belfast Sinn Féin councillor Mick Conlon.
15 January 2004
Adams warns of 'dangerous' political drift
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has expressed concerns about what he said is "a dangerous and deeply worrying sense of drift in the political situation since the Assembly elections in November".
Adams warns of 'dangerous' political drift
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has expressed concerns about what he said is "a dangerous and deeply worrying sense of drift in the political situation since the Assembly elections in November".
27 June 2018
SF Sectarianism Strategy 'Little More Than A Photo-Call'
A Sinn Féin strategy to tackle sectarianism has been described as "little more than a photo-call" by DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell. Commenting, Mr Campbell said: "Sinn Fein's anti-sectarianism strategy is a worthwhile concept. Of course all sectarianism should be opposed and condemned.
SF Sectarianism Strategy 'Little More Than A Photo-Call'
A Sinn Féin strategy to tackle sectarianism has been described as "little more than a photo-call" by DUP East Londonderry MP Gregory Campbell. Commenting, Mr Campbell said: "Sinn Fein's anti-sectarianism strategy is a worthwhile concept. Of course all sectarianism should be opposed and condemned.
18 February 2020
Dissidents Plan Car Bomb Attack On Sinn Fein
Dissident republicans are planning an attack on a member of Sinn Fein using an under car explosive device, the party's deputy leader has said. Michelle O'Neill said her party was informed on Monday night, 17 February, of the New IRA plot. She was informed the attack could take place "anywhere in the north" and against any of the party members.
Dissidents Plan Car Bomb Attack On Sinn Fein
Dissident republicans are planning an attack on a member of Sinn Fein using an under car explosive device, the party's deputy leader has said. Michelle O'Neill said her party was informed on Monday night, 17 February, of the New IRA plot. She was informed the attack could take place "anywhere in the north" and against any of the party members.
01 August 2018
Unionists Accuse McDonald Of Political U-Turn Over Irish Border Poll
Unionists have accused Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald of performing a political U-turn after she suggested against holding a poll on Irish unity due to uncertainties surrounding Brexit.
Unionists Accuse McDonald Of Political U-Turn Over Irish Border Poll
Unionists have accused Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald of performing a political U-turn after she suggested against holding a poll on Irish unity due to uncertainties surrounding Brexit.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.