18/05/2017

SF Election Posters Destroyed And Dumped At Kilkeel Harbour

Several Sinn Fein election posters in the Mournes have been destroyed and dumped at Kilkeel Harbour.

Sinn Féin MLA and Westminster candidate in South Down Chris Hazzard said the destruction of 70 of his election posters was a sign that people are afraid of the momentum and positivity around his campaign.

He said: "Clearly some people are afraid of change and the positive momentum around Sinn Féin's campaign in South Down. There were also large posters destroyed showing Sinn Féin's support for the campaign to save services at Daisy Hill Hospital.

"Despite this anti-democratic vandalism the Sinn Féin team in South Down will not be deterred and we will continue to offer the people of the constituency a fresh, positive, equality based alternative."

(CD/MH)

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

08 March 2024
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
27 March 2024
SDLP Calls For Urgent Restoration Of North South Ministerial Council
The SDLP has called for the urgent restoration of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC), which it said is needed to advance all-island cooperation following the restoration of the Stormont government earlier this year.
09 April 2024
Police Attacked By Young People In West Belfast
The PSNI have condemned the assault of four police officers when they were attacked by young people in West Belfast. At around 6:50pm on Saturday, 06 April, police received a report in relation to community concerns that a large group of young people had congregated in Falls Park and that alcohol was being consumed by children.
15 March 2024
People Urged To 'Protect Their Vision'
The Public Health Agency (PHA) has urged people to take steps to protect their vision, with more than half of sight loss being preventable. Marking Save Your Vision Month [March], Dr Jackie McCall, Consultant in Public Health at the PHA, said: "Looking after your eyes at all stages of life is extremely important.
14 March 2024
Alliance Calls For Action To Protect Young People Online
The Alliance Party has called for action to help young people faced with blackmail or similar situations online.