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06/06/2023
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John Finucane Urged To Rethink Decision To Address IRA Commemoration Event
Sinn Féin's John Finucane has been urged to rethink his decision to address an IRA commemoration event this coming weekend.
The North Belfast MP is due to be the main speaker the 'South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration' ceremony in Mullaghbawn in Armagh on Sunday, in honour of the IRA's South Armagh Brigade.
Calling on Mr Finucane to consider his decision, Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood said: "Families and friends have the right to remember their dead in a respectful manner.
"However, that crosses a line when it becomes a glorification of terrorism. People are obviously entitled to their own perspective but not to their own truth. There was always an alternative to terrorist violence - thousands of people proved otherwise by sticking to purely peaceful, political means to attempt and achieve their goals over the past decades.
"Sinn Féin cannot on one hand claim Michelle O'Neill is a First Minister for all but on the other, attend and speak at events which glorify the actions of the IRA. Not only does it bring huge hurt to the victims of terrorism but it sends out the wrong message to dissident groups today and those they seek to recruit.
"I call on John Finucane to rethink his addressing this event and instead think about the impact his participation would have."
BCC Announce Programme Of Workshops For Local Businesses And Entrepreneurs
Belfast City Council has announced a programme of free events and workshops designed to help boost the skills of local businesses and entrepreneurs.
The programme forms part of the council's commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises and start-ups, and offers practical advice and guidance on online marketing, merchandising, business planning and more.
• On Thursday 8 June (9.30am-12pm), there's an introduction to paid online ads and how to get started with advertising your business on Google, Facebook and Instagram.
Participants can sign up to get free help with selecting the right platform for your audience, and setting and managing online advertising budgets.
• Next up is Elevate U, a free half-day workshop on Monday 12 June (9.45am-12.45pm) for those who have recently started up, or are thinking of starting up, their own hair or beauty enterprise.
Led by professional make-up artist and beauty brand owner Grainne McCoy, it will feature insights and discussion from industry experts on making your cosmetics business stand out from the crowd.
Grainne will highlight her own journey, including her time on hit BBC series The Apprentice, and be joined by a panel of business owners to talk about navigating the highs and lows of being your own boss in a growing sector.
Other speakers will include James Conway, award-winning tattoo artist and owners of Skull & Bones Tattoo Society, and hairdresser Joyce Wells, owner of Joyce Wells Hair & Beauty, who specialises in hair recovery treatments.
Places for Elevate U, taking place at Merchant Square, 20 Wellington Place, are free, but must be booked in advance.
• Then, on Tuesday 13 June (9.30am-12pm), new and existing retailers can pick up tips and tricks for wowing their customers with strong visual merchandising.
The session, at 2 Royal Avenue, will include advice on optimising your brand in both physical and online stores, as well as the chance to get hands on and put together your own visually impactful display.
• Finally, on Thursday 15 June (9.30am-12pm), businesses, social enterprises and co-operatives are invited online to gain insight into how to turn your business strategy into practical action.
Industry experts will look at different business models and share step-by-step advice on putting together a strategy, covering everything from budget and resources to marketing and cashflow.
Further details of all upcoming workshops are available from belfastcity.gov.uk/events or by calling the council's Enterprise and Business Growth team on 028 9027 0482.
SF Urges People To Contact Police Following Large Group Fight At Train Station
Sinn Féin have appealed for anyone with information about a large group fight at Ballymoney train station to contact police.
Describing the incident as "shocking and horrific", North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan said: "Footage circulating on social media of crowds of people fighting at a train station in Ballymoney is shocking and deeply concerning.
"The horrific scenes in this footage have resulted in a teenager being taken to hospital and a number of others injured.
"There is no place for this type of activity, and people using public transport at the time were badly shaken up.
"I have spoken with the PSNI this morning and made it clear that all steps must be taken to ensure this isn't repeated and those responsible are held accountable in the courts.
"Anyone with information on this incident should bring it forward to the police."
Sinn Féin's John Finucane has been urged to rethink his decision to address an IRA commemoration event this coming weekend.
The North Belfast MP is due to be the main speaker the 'South Armagh Volunteers Commemoration' ceremony in Mullaghbawn in Armagh on Sunday, in honour of the IRA's South Armagh Brigade.
Calling on Mr Finucane to consider his decision, Alliance MLA Sorcha Eastwood said: "Families and friends have the right to remember their dead in a respectful manner.
"However, that crosses a line when it becomes a glorification of terrorism. People are obviously entitled to their own perspective but not to their own truth. There was always an alternative to terrorist violence - thousands of people proved otherwise by sticking to purely peaceful, political means to attempt and achieve their goals over the past decades.
"Sinn Féin cannot on one hand claim Michelle O'Neill is a First Minister for all but on the other, attend and speak at events which glorify the actions of the IRA. Not only does it bring huge hurt to the victims of terrorism but it sends out the wrong message to dissident groups today and those they seek to recruit.
"I call on John Finucane to rethink his addressing this event and instead think about the impact his participation would have."
BCC Announce Programme Of Workshops For Local Businesses And Entrepreneurs
Belfast City Council has announced a programme of free events and workshops designed to help boost the skills of local businesses and entrepreneurs.
The programme forms part of the council's commitment to supporting small and medium enterprises and start-ups, and offers practical advice and guidance on online marketing, merchandising, business planning and more.
• On Thursday 8 June (9.30am-12pm), there's an introduction to paid online ads and how to get started with advertising your business on Google, Facebook and Instagram.
Participants can sign up to get free help with selecting the right platform for your audience, and setting and managing online advertising budgets.
• Next up is Elevate U, a free half-day workshop on Monday 12 June (9.45am-12.45pm) for those who have recently started up, or are thinking of starting up, their own hair or beauty enterprise.
Led by professional make-up artist and beauty brand owner Grainne McCoy, it will feature insights and discussion from industry experts on making your cosmetics business stand out from the crowd.
Grainne will highlight her own journey, including her time on hit BBC series The Apprentice, and be joined by a panel of business owners to talk about navigating the highs and lows of being your own boss in a growing sector.
Other speakers will include James Conway, award-winning tattoo artist and owners of Skull & Bones Tattoo Society, and hairdresser Joyce Wells, owner of Joyce Wells Hair & Beauty, who specialises in hair recovery treatments.
Places for Elevate U, taking place at Merchant Square, 20 Wellington Place, are free, but must be booked in advance.
• Then, on Tuesday 13 June (9.30am-12pm), new and existing retailers can pick up tips and tricks for wowing their customers with strong visual merchandising.
The session, at 2 Royal Avenue, will include advice on optimising your brand in both physical and online stores, as well as the chance to get hands on and put together your own visually impactful display.
• Finally, on Thursday 15 June (9.30am-12pm), businesses, social enterprises and co-operatives are invited online to gain insight into how to turn your business strategy into practical action.
Industry experts will look at different business models and share step-by-step advice on putting together a strategy, covering everything from budget and resources to marketing and cashflow.
Further details of all upcoming workshops are available from belfastcity.gov.uk/events or by calling the council's Enterprise and Business Growth team on 028 9027 0482.
SF Urges People To Contact Police Following Large Group Fight At Train Station
Sinn Féin have appealed for anyone with information about a large group fight at Ballymoney train station to contact police.
Describing the incident as "shocking and horrific", North Antrim MLA Philip McGuigan said: "Footage circulating on social media of crowds of people fighting at a train station in Ballymoney is shocking and deeply concerning.
"The horrific scenes in this footage have resulted in a teenager being taken to hospital and a number of others injured.
"There is no place for this type of activity, and people using public transport at the time were badly shaken up.
"I have spoken with the PSNI this morning and made it clear that all steps must be taken to ensure this isn't repeated and those responsible are held accountable in the courts.
"Anyone with information on this incident should bring it forward to the police."
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