14/07/2026
Holywood Councillor Condemns Racist Graffiti On Seafront
Alliance councillor Martin McRandal has denounced those responsible after racist messages were daubed on Holywood's seafront, saying they do not reflect local views.
The graffiti appeared on the promenade and sea wall along the shoreline. Councillor McRandal said it was not representative of the vast majority of people in the town.
"Holywood is a diverse and welcoming place, which I'm proud to call home," he said.
"Those scrawling this racist propaganda do not represent the vast majority of people here, and I condemn them and their actions entirely, especially with the recent riots which devastated Northern Ireland.
"We must all unite and face down racism and those who spout it. There must be no tolerance for such views in our society.
"I urge anyone with information on this incident to contact the police with it immediately."
The graffiti appeared on the promenade and sea wall along the shoreline. Councillor McRandal said it was not representative of the vast majority of people in the town.
"Holywood is a diverse and welcoming place, which I'm proud to call home," he said.
"We must all unite and face down racism and those who spout it. There must be no tolerance for such views in our society.
"I urge anyone with information on this incident to contact the police with it immediately."
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