Funeral Held in Belfast for Journalist Lyra McKee Killed in Northern Ireland
other · 2019-04-18 · St. Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast, Northern Ireland
A funeral for journalist Lyra McKee, who was killed by a New IRA terrorist while covering a riot in Derry, was held in Belfast’s St. Anne’s Cathedral with attendance by high-profile political leaders. The event highlighted ongoing tensions related to Brexit and the Good Friday Agreement.
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- “The funeral was held in Belfast’s main Protestant cathedral, St. Anne’s... She was killed a week ago by a New IRA terrorist while covering a riot in Derry... The funeral was held on April 18, 2019.” — The Islands Grapevine – April 25th, 2019 (April 25th, 2019)
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