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26/10/2018
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Dog Walker Subjected To Homophobic Abuse In L'Derry
Police are investigating a report that a man out walking his dog in L'Derry was subjected to homophobic abuse.
The "hate incident" happened in the Ballymagroarty area of the city on Wednesday, October 24, at around 10pm.
PSNI Constable Lynn said: "We received a report that a man out walking a dog in the Ringford Road area, near a local school, was shouted at by a group of youths who followed him up the road.
"At this time, we are treating this as a homophobic hate incident and our enquiries are continuing. We are appealing to anyone who was in the Ringfort Road area around this time and saw what happened or anyone who can help us identify those involved to get in touch on the non-emergency number 101."
Sinéad O'Connor Converts To Islam
Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has announced she has converted to Islam.
The artist, who is best known for her 1990 hit version of the song Nothing Compares To You, announced the news on Twitter.
She said she has changed her name to Shuhada', and thanked fellow Muslims for their support.
The singer said that her decision was "the natural conclusion of any intelligent theologian's journey", and uploaded a video of herself singing the adhan, which is the Islamic call to prayer.
On Thursday, 25 October, Irish Imam Shaykh Dr Umar al-Qadri posted a video of the singer saying the Islamic declaration of faith.
Belfast Charity Warns Against Scaring Dogs On Halloween
A Belfast-based charity has warned trick-or-treaters against scaring dogs over the halloween period, and said that homeless people and their pets are especially vulnerable.
Street Paws founder Michelle Southern, who looks after homeless people and their pets, said the fancy dress outfits scare dogs.
She said: "The dog doesn't know why people are dressed up. If they're approached by them it could make them scared or anxious.
"It's tough the whole year round, but winter, Halloween and bonfire night are especially tough for homeless people.
"It's not as if they can go home, shut the door, and shut the curtains and provide a safe space, they have to just tough it out while they are both homeless and remain on the streets."
The charity was founded by Ms Southern in Newcastle in 2017 and launched in Belfast in August 2018. It provides free veterinary care to animals owned by people who are homeless or vulnerably housed.
(JG/CM)
Police are investigating a report that a man out walking his dog in L'Derry was subjected to homophobic abuse.
The "hate incident" happened in the Ballymagroarty area of the city on Wednesday, October 24, at around 10pm.
PSNI Constable Lynn said: "We received a report that a man out walking a dog in the Ringford Road area, near a local school, was shouted at by a group of youths who followed him up the road.
"At this time, we are treating this as a homophobic hate incident and our enquiries are continuing. We are appealing to anyone who was in the Ringfort Road area around this time and saw what happened or anyone who can help us identify those involved to get in touch on the non-emergency number 101."
Sinéad O'Connor Converts To Islam
Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor has announced she has converted to Islam.
The artist, who is best known for her 1990 hit version of the song Nothing Compares To You, announced the news on Twitter.
She said she has changed her name to Shuhada', and thanked fellow Muslims for their support.
The singer said that her decision was "the natural conclusion of any intelligent theologian's journey", and uploaded a video of herself singing the adhan, which is the Islamic call to prayer.
On Thursday, 25 October, Irish Imam Shaykh Dr Umar al-Qadri posted a video of the singer saying the Islamic declaration of faith.
Belfast Charity Warns Against Scaring Dogs On Halloween
A Belfast-based charity has warned trick-or-treaters against scaring dogs over the halloween period, and said that homeless people and their pets are especially vulnerable.
Street Paws founder Michelle Southern, who looks after homeless people and their pets, said the fancy dress outfits scare dogs.
She said: "The dog doesn't know why people are dressed up. If they're approached by them it could make them scared or anxious.
"It's tough the whole year round, but winter, Halloween and bonfire night are especially tough for homeless people.
"It's not as if they can go home, shut the door, and shut the curtains and provide a safe space, they have to just tough it out while they are both homeless and remain on the streets."
The charity was founded by Ms Southern in Newcastle in 2017 and launched in Belfast in August 2018. It provides free veterinary care to animals owned by people who are homeless or vulnerably housed.
(JG/CM)
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03 August 2009
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Hero Army Dog Handlers Honoured
Murdered soldiers who worked with specialist 'sniffer' dogs during the Northern Ireland Troubles have been remembered. The 'Red Paw' and its work across Northern Ireland was the subject of a special memorial service held in England at the weekend. It was in honour of the six dog handlers and two sniffer dogs killed in Northern Ireland.
01 December 2014
Specialist Dog Joins Lynskey Search
A specialist dog is to be used in the search for the body of Joe Lynskey, the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICLVR) has confirmed. Mr Lynskey, a former Cisterian monk, was abducted from west Belfast in August 1972 and murdered by the IRA.
Specialist Dog Joins Lynskey Search
A specialist dog is to be used in the search for the body of Joe Lynskey, the Independent Commission for the Location of Victims' Remains (ICLVR) has confirmed. Mr Lynskey, a former Cisterian monk, was abducted from west Belfast in August 1972 and murdered by the IRA.
15 August 2003
Co-op dividend for NI homeless
A presentation of £21,400 from the Co-operative Movement to Simon Community Northern Ireland for its work with single homeless people has taken place in Belfast.
Co-op dividend for NI homeless
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26 September 2001
Farren praises Simon Community’s help for the homeless
Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Sean Farren has praised the vision shown by the Simon Community as the charity moves forward in its thirtieth year of helping the homeless. The Minister was speaking at an American Business Breakfast organised by the Simon Community and held in the Hard Rock Café, Odyssey Complex.
Farren praises Simon Community’s help for the homeless
Minister for Employment and Learning, Dr Sean Farren has praised the vision shown by the Simon Community as the charity moves forward in its thirtieth year of helping the homeless. The Minister was speaking at an American Business Breakfast organised by the Simon Community and held in the Hard Rock Café, Odyssey Complex.
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