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# lyra-mckee - Thursday 11 June, 2020
Gun used to kill journalist Lyra McKee is found in Derry
One man has been charged with her murder and a second man has been charged with offences relating to the rioting that preceded it.
# lyra-mckee - Sunday 7 June, 2020
Police in the North seize handgun of the same type that was used to kill Lyra McKee
Police cannot confirm at this stage if it is the weapon used to kill Lyra.
# lyra-mckee - Saturday 18 April, 2020
#WeStandWithLyra: Friends and colleagues remember Lyra McKee on first anniversary of her murder
The 29-year-old was shot in the Creggan area of Derry by dissident republican group the New IRA while observing clashes with police.
# lyra-mckee - Friday 17 April, 2020
NI police issue fresh information appeal a year on from Lyra McKee killing
The 29-year-old was shot dead during rioting in the Creggan area of Derry last year.
# lyra-mckee - Wednesday 11 March, 2020
Mother of Lyra McKee dies a month before anniversary of daughter's death
Joan Lawrie died ‘peacefully’ in hospital on Tuesday, her daughter-in-law Nichola Corner confirmed in a social media post.
# lyra-mckee - Friday 6 March, 2020
Man accused of murdering Lyra McKee refused bail after prosecutors win appeal
Paul McIntyre will remain in custody in Maghaberry high security prison as legal proceedings in the case progress.
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The 33rd Dáil
Week One: Ructions over the geographical spread of ministries and party in-fighting.
# lyra-mckee - Tuesday 3 March, 2020
Prosecutors accused of adding new claim about man charged with Lyra McKee murder
McKee, 29, was shot dead by dissident republicans while observing a riot in Derry’s Creggan area last year.
# lyra-mckee - Thursday 27 February, 2020
Man accused of murdering journalist Lyra McKee granted bail
The case will return to court next month.
# lyra-mckee - Thursday 13 February, 2020
Man (52) remanded in custody, charged with murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry
McKee was shot dead in Derry last April.
# lyra-mckee - Wednesday 12 February, 2020
52-year-old man charged with murder of Lyra McKee
Four men, aged 20, 27, 29 and 52, were arrested yesterday in connection with the investigation.
# lyra-mckee - Tuesday 11 February, 2020
Four men arrested during probe into Lyra McKee murder
The New IRA has claimed responsibility for the journalist’s murder.
# lyra-mckee - Wednesday 8 January, 2020
Renewed apology over Lyra McKee killing dismissed as ‘hollow’
The 29-year-old journalist was shot as she observed a riot in Derry last April.
# lyra-mckee - Friday 15 November, 2019
Opinion: I went to the Saoradh party conference to see where radical republicanism is going
Saoradh is an attempt to give a political face to the growing republican dissent in nationalist areas north of the border, writes Dieter Reinisch.
# lyra-mckee - Monday 10 June, 2019
Book written by murdered journalist Lyra McKee to go on pre-sale
The book, Angels with Blue Faces, is due to be released at the end of June.
# lyra-mckee - Thursday 6 June, 2019
46-year-old man arrested in connection with Lyra McKee murder
The PSNI confirmed that the man was arrested under the Terrorism Act.
# lyra-mckee - Tuesday 21 May, 2019
Lyra McKee murder and parcel bomb plot given as reasons for two special 'Omagh laws' being renewed again
Dissident republican threat and gangland crime are to be given as reasons for two special laws being renewed.
# lyra-mckee - Thursday 16 May, 2019
Police investigating murder of Lyra McKee search number of properties in Derry
A number of items were seized during the search for further investigation.
# lyra-mckee - Saturday 11 May, 2019
Two men appear in Derry court charged with rioting on night Lyra McKee was shot
Paul McIntyre aged 51, and Christopher Gillen aged 38, were refused bail today at Derry Magistrates’ Court.
# lyra-mckee - Friday 10 May, 2019
Two men charged with bomb offences after being arrested in connection with murder of Lyra McKee
Both men are due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court tomorrow.
# lyra-mckee - Thursday 9 May, 2019
Four people arrested in connection with murder of Lyra McKee
McKee was murdered early on Good Friday morning in the Creggan in Derry.
# lyra-mckee - Wednesday 8 May, 2019
Lyra McKee's partner hits out at 'idiot with a gun' who 'took away an amazing person'
McKee was shot dead during rioting in Derry in the early hours of Good Friday.
# lyra-mckee - Tuesday 7 May, 2019
Saoradh offices searched as part of Lyra McKee murder investigation
A number of items were seized during the search for further investigation.
# lyra-mckee - Tuesday 30 April, 2019
'We know that we will all rejoice together on the day that justice is achieved for our Lyra'
Lyra (29) was murdered early on Good Friday morning in the Creggan in Derry during a night of fierce riots.
# lyra-mckee - Friday 26 April, 2019
Police release more CCTV footage of suspected gunman who killed Lyra McKee
The PSNI has said that 140 people have come forward with information.
# lyra-mckee - Thursday 25 April, 2019
McDonald and Foster feel the heat but do not concede on the issues blocking Stormont
Northern Ireland has been without an Executive since January 2017.
'People know who is responsible': £10,000 reward offered for information on Lyra McKee murder
The 29-year-old journalist was killed in the Creggan area of Derry in the early hours of Good Friday.
# lyra-mckee - Wednesday 24 April, 2019
Republican group Saoradh 'aggressively trying to recruit' students at University College Cork
The university is currently reviewing CCTV footage in a bid to identify the individuals responsible.
'Why in God's name does it take the death of a 29-year-old woman to get to this point?' - priest challenges politicians on NI stalemate
It’s been over two years since the Northern Ireland institutions collapsed. With no functioning government,
A quiet, reflective and defiant Belfast stands with the McKees as they celebrate their 'wee brainbox'
Lyra McKee is many things to many people now – but today was about her family and their loss.
'The pain will never ease': Funeral of Lyra McKee takes place in Belfast
The 29-year-old journalist was killed in Derry in the early hours of Good Friday.
'The loss of Lyra': Funeral service for murdered journalist Lyra McKee to take place in Belfast
The 29-year-old journalist was killed in Derry in the early hours of Good Friday.
# lyra-mckee - Tuesday 23 April, 2019
Lyra's family: 'A warm and innocent heart, she was the greatest listener, someone who had time for everyone'
Lyra was murdered early on Friday morning in the Creggan in Derry following a night of fierce riots.
Woman arrested in relation to killing of Lyra Mckee released unconditionally
The 29 year-old was killed in Derry last week.
Lyra McKee murder investigation: 57-year-woman arrested under Terrorism Act
The woman was taken to Belfast for questioning.
Dissidents admit to killing Lyra McKee, offering 'full and sincere apologies'
Using a code word, the group issued a statement to The Irish News taking responsibility for her death.
# lyra-mckee - Monday 22 April, 2019
Friends of Lyra McKee put red handprints on dissident republican group's office
McKee was murdered early on Friday morning in the Creggan in Derry.
Two teenagers arrested over Lyra McKee murder are released without charge
Police are continuing to seek information on the killing.
# lyra-mckee - Sunday 21 April, 2019
Ministers condemn march by republican group in Dublin as 'sickening' and 'disturbing'
The group was criticised for marching down O’Connell Street on Saturday.
# lyra-mckee - Saturday 20 April, 2019
'A disgusting attempt at intimidation': Republican group criticised for O'Connell Street march after Lyra McKee killing
The march comes less than 48 hours after the 29-year-old journalist was killed in Derry.
PSNI make fresh appeal after two teenagers arrested over killing of Lyra McKee in Derry
The 29 year-old was killed in the city on Thursday.
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