Lost, Found, Remembered

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a b "Rising star wins two-book deal". The Belfast Telegraph. 14 April 2018. ISSN 0307-1235. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019 . Retrieved 20 April 2019. Exploring the events of the Troubles in Northern Ireland and the repercussions on the generations who experienced it, and the generations born from it. Lyra was a ‘ceasefire baby’; “I don’t want a United Ireland or a stronger Union. I want a better life”

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I made another phone call, this time to Colin Wallace. During the 1970s, Wallace had been an information officer working for the British army in Northern Ireland, while simultaneously working for a secret intelligence unit. I’d asked him to dig around regarding Bradford and what he’d heard regarding the whispers that he’d been about to go public with something relating to Kincora. If anyone would know something, it would be Wallace. It is with great sadness but immense honour that we are now able to reveal the cover of Angels With Blue Faces," she said.

Goodyear, Sheena (19 April 2019). " 'She had the biggest heart,' friend says of journalist shot in Northern Ireland riot". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Archived from the original on 19 April 2019 . Retrieved 19 April 2019. If you do nothing, you will be auto-enrolled in our premium digital monthly subscription plan and retain complete access for 65 € per month. Thousands turned out for the ecumenical funeral in St. Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast. They included the former British Prime Minister Theresa May, the Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, and the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. The two young women of the band Saint Sister sang “Dreams” by the Cranberries. Nichola spoke of the brave and gentle soul of her lost sister, “our wee brainbox.” Stephen Lusty, an engineer who’d helped Lyra with her tech skills and become a close friend, talked about her name’s origin in Greek mythology: the constellation of Lyra had been named after the lyre of Orpheus, which was thrown into the River Hebrus after the singer was killed. Lyra’s friend Father Martin Magill commended the politicians for going to Derry but said that he was left with a question: “Why, in God’s name, does it take the death of a twenty-nine-year-old woman with her whole life in front of her?” We began to clap. A powerful wave of clapping surged through the cathedral and got us to our feet. The choir led the singing of “Amazing Grace” as journalists filed out to form a guard of honor. Powersharing talks between politicians in Northern Ireland were restarted in the weeks following the fatal shooting.

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Suicide of the Ceasefire Babies". Suicide of the Ceasefire Babies. Archived from the original on 20 April 2019 . Retrieved 21 April 2019. Yet there were a number of incidents the Jordans did remember. Bradford had mentioned taking out an extra life insurance policy in the weeks before his murder. She was also exercised by the “lost boys” of the Irish peace process – the youths and teenagers left behind and let down in the years following paramilitary ceasefires, the Good Friday agreement and the power-sharing government in Belfast.She was survived by her partner, mother, two brothers and three sisters. [27] Funeral and vigils [ edit ] British prime minister Theresa May, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and PresidentMichael D Higgins attended her funeral in Belfast, along with a host of other politicians from across the UK.

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It will be a very special and symbolic screening in the heart of the cathedral where symbols of Peace and Reconciliation were born - perfectly complimenting everything that our remarkable Lyra represented. We were absolutely delighted when Lyra agreed to entrust Excalibur Press with this book and were devastated to learn of her death just days before the book should have been going on pre-release and less than a month before she would have held it in her hand. One day, I met with Jeffrey Donaldson, a former UUP stalwart who'd worked closely with Jim Molyneaux who had later moved to the Democratic Unionist Party and was now the MP for Lagan Valley. He made an interesting claim. One of the best Irish books I have ever read. So thought-provoking and informative, and still very relative in 2023 even though some essays are 10 years old. A film telling the emotive story of the death of a journalist at the hands of the New IRA in Northern Ireland will be screened at Coventry Cathedral.

She didn't see Northern Ireland through a nationalist or unionist gaze, she saw it with the eyes of her generation: the ceasefire babies, and through the experience of living in the North as a lesbian journalist. She was highly critical of the divisive nature of Northern politics and the influence of religion and yet she was always conciliatory, ready to bring about the change she was longing for. Northern Ireland needed her, but she was taken too soon. The leaders of the D.U.P. and Sinn Féin came to a vigil in Creggan and stood together to denounce the killers. Canning spoke through tears. “Our hopes and dreams and all of her amazing potential was snuffed out in one barbaric act,” she said. This was an emotional read. Lyra was a true beacon of hope for so many. She was for the people, and wanted to help everyone and anyone she could. Her style was hard-hitting, gut wrenching at times with her no-nonsense approach to ‘taboo’ issues and topics generally ignored by the mainstream media. But as a reader, you truly get the sense that these were not just stories to her - they were carefully constructed fragments of hope for people who have been wronged by the systems of our society to cling to and feel heard for the first time in their lives. Lyra gave them a voice. Taking inspiration from Lyra and her talent, we hope to teach young journalists the art of research as well as interview techniques and more." I got this book for Christmas in 2019, read about a quarter of it then abandoned it. Took it to Manchester with me two years later and read the remainder in August of 2022.

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The very fact that they have now removed this story from their social media feeds is evidence that even they have understood the damage caused. The News Letter have now inextricably linked a number of innocent people to the past actions of Mr McClenaghan without consideration for their wellbeing, safety or personal beliefs. Years later, the incident still stands out in Walker’s memory. “I thought, ‘You’re frightened, boy’.” For those who have chosen not to buy, read or support the book following this ill-thought out story by the News Letter I implore you to learn more about Lyra and her family, her wishes and the work of Paper Trail, Excalibur Press and The Merlin Project for you will find that your decision is ill-informed by a news source you may have trusted and respected. I haven’t cried like how I did reading this book as much as I have over any other book I have read.Rawlinson, Kevin (19 April 2019). "Journalist killed in Derry 'terrorist incident', say Northern Ireland police". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 19 April 2019 . Retrieved 19 April 2019. It seemed doubtful that there would ever be prosecutions in the Bradford case – even more doubtful, still, that the questions surrounding it would ever be answered. Ms Calder added: "Excalibur Press will be donating our commission to our not-for-profit entity The Merlin Project, where we hope to run a series of events, workshops and potentially courses for young reporters wanting to learn some of the practical aspects of the industry.