McDonald says loyalists behind 'traitor' posters at anti-immigration protests

Mary Lou McDonald said such images were upsetting for her children - but added they know their mother is "a tough nut" who can deal with it
McDonald says loyalists behind 'traitor' posters at anti-immigration protests

James Cox

The Sinn Féin leader says posters of her, with the word 'traitor' written across them, which have been displayed at anti-immigration protests, are being instigated by Northern loyalists.

Mary Lou McDonald said such images were upsetting for her children - but added they know their mother is "a tough nut" who can deal with it.

She said it's recently emerged who some anti-immigration protestors have been associating with.

Ms McDonald said: "It's now come to light... many months, a year and more later, that the ones pushing this message around me and around Sinn Féin, are up on the Oranmore Road in Belfast with the UDA [Ulster Defence Association]... loyalist groups."

More in this section

Campus of the University of Limerick 'Landmark moment‘ University of Limerick confers largest cohort of Irish Travellers with degrees
Ex-Garda to detail domestic abuse by fellow Garda husband on Prime Time Ex-Garda to detail domestic abuse by fellow Garda husband on Prime Time
Dublin city centre incident Judge to rule on Parnell Square attack accused's fitness to stand trial next month

Sponsored Content

Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026 Turning risk into reward: Top business risks in 2026
Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health Top tips to protect Ireland's plant health
River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland. Water matters: protecting Ireland’s most precious resource
Contact Us Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited

Add Echolive.ie to your home screen - easy access to Cork news, views, sport and more