July 12, 2021
Pensioner left shaken as loyalists ravage through Barrack Street – McCann

Sinn Féin MLA Fra McCann has condemned disgraceful scenes this afternoon as loyalists ravaged through the Falls area.

The West Belfast MLA said:

“This afternoon we have seen disgraceful scenes at Hamill and Barrack Street as crowds of loyalists were directed through the Falls area.

“The crowds antagonised local residents, waving flags and chanting sectarian songs as well as urinating in the street and vomiting on people’s property.

“A local pensioner was also left shaken as a intoxicated man screamed sectarian abuse in her face.

“Local residents were genuinely fearful to leave their homes as the crowds ravaged through the streets, this is absolutely unacceptable in 2021. 

“No one should ever be afraid to leave their home.

“Sinn Féin Councillor Tina Black is on the ground along with community activists supporting local residents and ensuring calm in the area.”

Follow us online

Latest Tweets

I was delighted to join with the largest team of Sinn Féin TDs in over one hundred years at Leinster House.

With Sinn Féin’s increased representation in the Dáil, the Assembly, Brussels, and in London we are a force for real and positive change across Ireland.

Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed a pay offer made to NI Water workers that would see their wages rise by 5%, as well them being paid a one-off £1500 payment.

@cathalboylansf

Families have waited far too long for truth and justice, and they shouldn’t endure further delays.

The Labour government must end its delay and fully deliver on their pre-election commitment to repeal and replace the Legacy Act, returning to the principles of the Stormont House…

Sinn Féin in the Executive has secured a 5% pay rise & a £1,500 one-off payment for NI Water workers.

Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd & Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald worked to deliver this offer.

Ensuring public sector workers have fair pay is a priority for Sinn Féin

Load More

Statements