Far-right agitator calls for Catholics and Protestants to unite against 'invasion'
A Far-right agitator and failed election candidate who has been sharing footage of rioting that erupted in the North this week has called on 'Catholics and Protestants' to 'unite against the invasion of our island'.
Niall McConnell, a sheep farmer from Castlefinn, Co. Donegal, shared footage of the violence that unfolded in Ballymena, Co. Antrim, taken by a prominent former Loyalist terrorist, whom he later hosted live on his YouTube channel.
The 36-year-old also wrote a series of posts in which he appeared to celebrate the shocking scenes in the North, which police said were instigated by 'racists and bigots'. Police line up to face riots in Northern Ireland. Pic: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
McConnell's online activity comes as far-right protests were staged in Limerick and Ardee, Co. Louth, over the weekend.
In one message accompanying shared video footage of rioters burning down a property housing migrants, he wrote: 'Locals in Ballymena set migrants house on fire after local girls got raped!
'Enough is enough! Share this video to stop the chaos in our streets!'
He went on to warn 'Ireland is at a breaking point!' and urged followers to join his political movement, Síol na hÉireann.
In another post, he wrote: 'Tensions are high after two [REDACTED] raped local young girl! Protestants & Catholics MUST UNITE [sic] against the invasion of our island.'
He also shared footage taken by former loyalist terrorist Mark Sinclair and urged followers to play their part in 'stopping the mass immigration invasion into Ireland' by joining his 'Christian nationalist movement'.
Last month, Extra.ie reported how former loyalist terrorists attended an anti-immigration protest in Dublin as they continued to forge an unlikely alliance with tricolour-waving far-right nationalists in the Republic. Pic:)
Although both groups are traditionally regarded as natural enemies, former UVF member and convicted armed robber Mark Sinclair told Extra.ie: 'I'm making new brothers and sisters who are Catholic for the first time, it's amazing.'
Sinclair – who has three previous convictions for armed robbery – said of the growing alliance: 'It's a big step in the right direction for an ex-loyalist and Protestant to be able to stand in Dublin amongst all those republicans with tricolour.'
This week, the unlikely alliance continued as McConnell, who was eliminated on the 10th count in last year's general election, hosted Sinclair on his YouTube channel.
McConnell referred to migrants, who contribute an estimated €3.7bn annually, primarily through taxes, PRSI, and work permits, to the economy, as the 'enemies of our island' and claimed they want Irish people to be 'annihilated'.
Speaking on the live stream, Sinclair described himself as an 'ex loyalist prisoner' and said Catholics and Protestants need to come together as 'we cannot do this on our own'. Pic: PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images
McConnell agreed, saying the two communities need to 'move forward'.
He said: 'The enemies of our island couldn't care less if we are Protestant or Catholic, they hate us because we're white. They want us annihilated. That is the goal. There has to be unity.
'The same people who say 'Brits out, Africans in', I cannot understand the mental gymnastics.'
PSNI chief Jon Boutcher this week warned his officers will be coming after the 'bigots and racists' behind multiple nights of disorder in the North.
He said a young girl who was the victim of an alleged sexual assault in Ballymena – an incident that triggered protests that descended into violence – had been 'further traumatised' by the rioting.
Forty-one officers have been injured in the unrest, with riotous behaviour resulting in vandalism, vehicles burned, and arson attacks on properties in several towns.
McConnell has been advertising 'says no' protests in Ardee and Limerick in recent days.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
7 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Irish embassy in Iran closed & personnel moved over ‘deteriorating situation' fears as Harris ‘increasingly concerned'
IRELAND'S embassy in Iran has been 'temporarily' closed and staff relocated due to the 'deteriorating situation', Simon Harris revealed. The 1 Simon Harris said the decision has not been made lightly Credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire Harris said the embassy's operations will continue in He explained: 'I have become increasingly concerned about the operational environment for our Embassy in Tehran, and the ability of our diplomatic staff to perform their functions safely. 'In light of the deteriorating situation, following consultation with my officials and in close consultation and coordination with 'This is not a decision that I have taken lightly. Arrangements have been made for the Embassy to continue its operations from Dublin. READ MORE IN NEWS 'Staff at my Department's headquarters have assumed the Embassy's consular functions and remain in contact with the small number of Irish citizens remaining in Iran. 'These arrangements will continue until it is possible for our personnel to return to Iran.' Harris added: 'My Department's travel advice remains that Irish citizens should 'My hope is that a diplomatic solution can be found to resolve this conflict, without further escalation or further loss of life in Iran or in Israel.' Most read in Irish News The Government has been There are more than 30 Irish people living in Iran, but not all of them are expected to leave the country in the immediate future. Moment Israel DOWNS Iranian drone over Syria Meanwhile Israel and Iran have continued to trade strikes a week into their war as The US president has been weighing whether to attack Iran by striking its well-defended Fordo uranium enrichment facility, which is buried under a mountain and widely considered to be out of reach of all but America's 'bunker-buster' bombs. US WAR DECISION Trump said he will decide within two weeks whether the US military will be directly involved in the war given the 'substantial chance' for renewed negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme. Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi appeared to be heading to Geneva for meetings with the European Union's top diplomat and counterparts from the UK, France and Germany. Israel said it conducted air strikes into Friday morning in Iran with more than 60 aircraft hitting what it said were industrial sites to manufacture missiles. It also said it hit the headquarters of Iran's Organisation of Defensive Innovation and Research, known by its acronym SPND.
Extra.ie
10 hours ago
- Extra.ie
Assisted dying on course to become law in the UK
British MPs have voted to change the suicide law in the UK and allow terminally ill people in England and Wales, the choice to end their lives. After a bitterly contested vote in the Commons this afternoon, the motion was passed by 314 votes to 291, a majority of 23, approving Kim Leadbeaters Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) bill, which will now be handed over the the House of Lords where it will undergo further scrutiny. Both houses must agree on the ruling before the Assisted Dying Bill can become law, but even with that, it's thought it may be 2029 before assisted suicide is offered in Britain and Wales. Esther Rantzen's daughter Rebecca Wilcox (centre) celebrates with Dignity in Dying campaigners in Westminster, central London, after the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed in the House of Commons. Pic: Yui Mok/PA Wire This is the biggest change to the law on suicide in decades, and passed through the House of Commons today despite fears from some quarters that it could mean people may die unnecessarily. Some opposed to the ruling are warning, that the bill was 'rushed through' and could negatively affect the disabled, domestic abuse victims and people with eating disorders like anorexia. Encouraging someone to take their own life, or helping someone to do it, is against the law in the UK and carries a jail term of up to 14 years. Dignity in Dying campaigners in support of the assisted dying Bill celebrate in Westminster, central London, after the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was passed in the House of Commons. Pic: Lucy North/PA Wire The laws as they stand in the UK have come in for fierce criticism from supporters of assisted dying, who describe the current laws as 'not being fit for purpose. The organisation 'Humanists UK' who have long campaigned for the right to choose, said in a statement this afternoon 'The House of Commons has taken an historic step towards meeting the aspirations of the public, who overwhelmingly support having choice, dignity, and compassion at the end of their lives. We welcome this and now look forward to working with Lords on the legislation. 'MPs have finally recognised the fact that assisted dying is already happening in this country. People are travelling to Switzerland if they have the money and mobility to do so. Others are dying in traumatic circumstances by suicide. Many more are suffering greatly, even while receiving the best possible care. Today, we are a significant step closer to ending that unnecessary and cruel suffering and MPs should be commended for taking this step.'
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Horrifying masks & sordid sex dolls – terrifying swingers' ‘House from HELL' which lay abandoned after grisly murder
MOULDY sex dolls and creepy masks have been uncovered inside a murder mansion dubbed the "house from hell" . Porn magazines and sordid photos were among items discovered at the former brothel in Paignton, Devon, where a man was murdered more than two decades ago. 7 Mouldy sex dolls and creepy masks were discovered in the property Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 7 Printed images of a blonde girl with groups of men were also uncovered Credit: YouTube 7 The 'murder mansion' was renowned for hosting wild sex parties Credit: YouTube Condemned property 3 Keysfield Road - which was renowned for hosting wild sex parties - was dubbed the "house from hell" by neighbours . Urban explorers found boxes piled high with sordid images of a blonde girl with a group of men at the abandoned Victorian villa. At several points in the video, they remark to one another that many of the items are not suitable to be shown on YouTube. Read more News In footage posted online, Kayleigh says: "Oh no - it's a sex doll. "I did not think we would find that in here. At least she is deflated! "That is so weird - so freaky. I can just tell we're going to be in for a field day at this place. "Already we've found a DVD cover which obviously I can't film and now we've found a blow-up naughty doll. Most read in The Sun "I'm trying not to film some of it because I can see on the floor there are a lot of dirty articles. "Unfortunately YouTube will not let me get away with that one." They pull out a variety of porn magazines from piles of rubbish on the floors and tables, including a copy of Loaded's 'Big Sexy Orgy' from 2003. The house - now being turned into 14 flats - was the scene of a gruesome murder in 2000. Inside bizarre abandoned 'love motel' where randy couples bonked on beds shaped like boxing rings & fairground rides Dad-of-three David Maher was killed after he was hit over the head with a monkey wrench by drug dealer Peter Mann in a row over cocaine. Mann later dumped the body at a nearby dairy depot. He was jailed for life. The homeowner Angela Claydon, who was the girlfriend of Mann at the time, was also convicted of trying to cover up the crime and helping the killer flee the country. She was jailed for nine months following the trial in 2002. The house was closed by cops in 2010 following complaints from neighbours about drug-taking, prostitution and anti-social behaviour. Residents reported seeing people urinating and defecating in the grounds outside the house. 7 Dad-of-three David Maher was killed in the property after he was hit over the head with a monkey wrench Credit: YouTube 7 The house - now being turned into 14 flats - was the scene of a gruesome murder Credit: YouTube 7 Urban explorers found boxes piled high with sordid images of girls with groups of men Credit: YouTube It was the first home in Paignton to be the subject of a closure order. On the same day police were set to put a closure order on the building, firefighters had been called to the property after Peter Heron tried to burn the house down. The 43-year-old was jailed for 28 months after he used a blowtorch and had the gas turned on in while other tenants were still inside. In 2017, "rogue landlady" Claydon was also found guilty of allowing the property to be occupied - despite a prohibition order banning people from living there. Newton Abbot Magistrates' Court heard that residents and police officers had seen people on the site. The fire service had entered the property in November 2016 to rescue an occupant, thought to be aged in his 40s, during a fire in which a dog died. The former multiple-occupancy house has been described by local police as "a blot on the landscape". Council planners gave the nod to convert the crime-hit derelict home into flats in 2020. Work is now underway to breathe new life into the sordid site. At a planning meeting, Councillor Barbara Lewis said the property had been the source of problems for residents and the development would improve and regenerate the area. She added: 'All the residents of Keysfield Road will be delighted.' 7 Council planners gave the nod to convert the crime-hit derelict home into flats in 2020 Credit: YouTube
