19/06/2024

Alliance Marks 30th Anniversary of Loughinisland Massacre

The Alliance Party's Strangford Westminster candidate Michelle Guy, has marked the 30th anniversary of the Loughinisland massacre.

Describing the incident as a "act of sectarian hatred", Michelle Guy reaffirmed the need for justice for the victims and their families.

Cllr Guy, who has family connections with the village said: "What happened that night was a harrowing act of pure sectarian hatred, that left nothing but tragedy and heartache in its wake.

"Justice for the victims and their families has been too-long fought for, and my thoughts are with them today, along with the wider community as they mark this anniversary”.


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