Lyra McKee/News/April 2019

## 19 April 2019

* 19 Apr 2019: Church leaders roundly condemn murder of Lyra McKee in Derry • The Irish Times
* 19 Apr 2019: Journalist killed in Derry 'terrorist incident', say Northern Ireland police • The Guardian
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee, 29, Journalist; Killed Covering Northern Ireland Unrest • The New York Times
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: a proud and critical Northern Irish journalist • The Guardian
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee didn't die in the cause of Irish 'freedom'. She was Irish freedom • The Guardian
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee featured in Forbes' 30 under 30 • The Irish Times
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee murder: Derry gunman 'should see hospital heartbreak' • BBC News
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee murder: Dissident republican activity on increase • BBC News
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee murder: Journalist shot dead during Derry rioting • BBC News
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee murder: Londonderry murder reaction • BBC News
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee murder: police issue CCTV of suspected gunman after young journalist, 29, shot dead during Derry riots • Evening Standard
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Murdered Belfast journalist 'committed to truth' • BBC News
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Murdered journalist's 'dreams snuffed out' • BBC News
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee, Northern Ireland Journalist, Is Killed in 'Terrorist Incident,' Police Say • The New York Times
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee shooting: Police say New IRA most likely responsible • The Irish Times
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Tributes paid to 'journalist of courage, style and integrity' • The Irish Times
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: 'We will not be dragged back to the past;' leaders vow after Northern Ireland riots • The Independent
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Woman shot dead was journalist 'of courage, style and integrity', as tributes made to victim of Northern Ireland violence • The Independent
* 19 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee's death shows the distance Northern Ireland still has to run • The Guardian
* 19 Apr 2019: Murdered Lyra McKee's partner says journalist's 'dreams snuffed out by single barbaric act' • Evening Standard
* 19 Apr 2019: New IRA and Saoradh face backlash over Lyra McKee murder • The Guardian
* 19 Apr 2019: Northern Ireland: What happened last night and was murdered journalist Lyra McKee targeted because she was reporting on sectarian violence? • The Independent
* 19 Apr 2019: Northern Irish police call for peace in name of killed journalist • The Guardian
* 19 Apr 2019: The death of Lyra McKee is a terrible loss – and a warning • The Independent
* 19 Apr 2019: The Irish Times view on the death of Lyra McKee • The Irish Times
* 19 Apr 2019: The masked 'New IRA' gunman who 'murdered star journalist Lyra McKee': Police release CCTV of armed man taking aim at crowd with a pistol in Londonderry riots amid hunt for the killer • Daily Mail
* 19 Apr 2019: The tragic death of Lyra McKee shows our carelessness towards the fragility of the Good Friday Agreement • The Independent
* 19 Apr 2019: Unitarian Church adds name of Lyra McKee to Troubles death roll • The Irish Times
* 19 Apr 2019: US speaker expresses sadness at murder of journalist but also hopes for future • The Irish Times

## 20 April 2019

* 20 Apr 2019: 2 Men Arrested in Killing of Lyra McKee, Northern Ireland Journalist • The New York Times
* 20 Apr 2019: 'All of her amazing potential was snuffed out by this single barbaric act': Murdered Lyra McKee's girlfriend pays tribute to the journalist shot dead while covering a Londonderry riot as police hunt 'multiple suspects' • Daily Mail
* 20 Apr 2019: Hope amid tragedy: reaction to Lyra McKee's death is glimpse of another Northern Ireland • The Guardian
* 20 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: a letter to my 14-year-old self • The Guardian
* 20 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: CCTV released of suspected gunman as police arrest two men • The Independent
* 20 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Journalist's death should mean end of guns in Derry, friend says in tribute to reporter • The Independent
* 20 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: New breed of terrorism is emerging, warns detective leading manhunt into journalist's death • The Independent
* 20 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Police release footage of suspected gunman • BBC News
* 20 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Two teenage men arrested in connection with journalist's killing • BBC News
* 20 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Two teenagers arrested under Terrorism Act in connection with murder of investigative journalist in Derry • The Independent
* 20 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Vigils held for journalist murdered in Derry • BBC News
* 20 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee's killing 'must not be in vain', partner tells Derry rally • The Irish Times
* 20 Apr 2019: My friend Lyra McKee was a bright light of hope in Northern Ireland. I want that light to keep shining • The Independent
* 20 Apr 2019: 'New breed of terrorists are rising through the ranks': Stark warning of detective heading Lyra McKee murder probe as he claims two suspects 'are members of New IRA' • Daily Mail
* 20 Apr 2019: Northern Ireland: Bill Clinton says he is 'heartbroken' by murder of Lyra McKee • The Independent
* 20 Apr 2019: Police hunt killer of Lyra McKee as leaders unite in condemnation • The Guardian
* 20 Apr 2019: Sickening waste of my brave young friend's life: Murdered journalist Lyra McKee transcended boundaries with her humanity, compassion and curiosity, writes RUTH DUDLEY EDWARDS • Daily Mail
* 20 Apr 2019: The Guardian view on Lyra McKee's murder: she should have been the future • The Guardian
* 20 Apr 2019: 'You'll walk the streets without fear': Heart-breaking letter by journalist Lyra McKee to her 14-year-old self who was bullied for being gay rings haunting note after her senseless 'IRA murder' • Daily Mail

## 21 April 2019

* 21 Apr 2019: Journalist's death 'should end use of guns in Londonderry' • Daily Mail
* 21 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee death: Sinn Féin leader says dissidents must "pack up" • BBC News
* 21 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee death: Teens arrested in connection with journalist's killing in Londonderry released without charge • Evening Standard
* 21 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee killing: 'New breed of terrorism' in Northern Ireland, says PSNI • The Guardian
* 21 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee killing: why Derry never saw a peace dividend • The Guardian
* 21 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee murder: 'Change' in community sentiment towards policing • BBC News
* 21 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee murder: Two men released without charge • BBC News
* 21 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Teenagers arrested over journalist's death released without charge • The Independent
* 21 Apr 2019: Northern Ireland Police Release 2 Teenagers Arrested in Journalist's Death • The New York Times
* 21 Apr 2019: The tragic killing of Lyra McKee in Derry shows how hard it is for wars to end • The Guardian

## 22 April 2019

* 22 Apr 2019: Friends of Lyra McKee, 29, cover HQ of New IRA-linked party with red paint in protest ahead of murdered journalist's funeral • Daily Mail
* 22 Apr 2019: Irish politicians and clerics condemn killers of Lyra McKee • The Guardian
* 22 Apr 2019: Journalist 'murdered by New IRA' was planning to propose in just two weeks to her 'love of her life' girlfriend during romantic New York trip, grieving friends reveal • Daily Mail
* 22 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee death: More than 140 come forward to speak to police after journalist dies in Derry • Evening Standard
* 22 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee murder: More than 140 witnesses contact police • BBC News
* 22 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee murder: Parties call for talks to resume • BBC News

## 23 April 2019

* 23 Apr 2019: Family of Lyra McKee pay tribute to 'gentle innocent soul' • The Irish Times
* 23 Apr 2019: Hundreds gather in 'anger' at vigil for Lyra McKee • The Irish Times
* 23 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee killing: Family of murdered journalist pay tribute to 'gentle, innocent soul' on eve of her funeral • Evening Standard
* 23 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee killing: NI secretary condemns journalist's murder • BBC News
* 23 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee killing: police release woman, 57, arrested in connection with journalist's death in Londonderry • Evening Standard
* 23 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee killing: Woman, 57, arrested under Terrorism Act in connection with journalist's death in Londonderry • Evening Standard
* 23 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee latest: New IRA admits responsibility for her death in apology to journalist's family • Evening Standard
* 23 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: New IRA admits killing 29-year-old journalist and apologises to her family • The Independent
* 23 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: 'New IRA' admits killing of journalist • BBC News
* 23 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: New IRA says its activists killed journalist • The Guardian
* 23 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Woman, 57, arrested in connection with murder of journalist in Northern Ireland • The Independent
* 23 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: woman, 57, arrested over journalist's killing • The Guardian
* 23 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee's friends slam 'cynical' New IRA's 'full and sincere apologies' for shooting 29-year-old journalist dead saying the group are 'out to cause mayhem and murder' • Daily Mail
* 23 Apr 2019: New I.R.A. Apologizes for Killing of Journalist in Northern Ireland • The New York Times
* 23 Apr 2019: The writing is on the wall in Derry for those who killed Lyra McKee • The Independent
* 23 Apr 2019: Who are the New IRA and what have they done? • The Irish Times

## 24 April 2019

* 24 Apr 2019: A Journalist's Funeral Shows Northern Ireland's Progress, and Its Regressions • The New York Times
* 24 Apr 2019: As Derry mourns Lyra McKee, we should be ashamed at how little we understand Northern Ireland • Evening Standard
* 24 Apr 2019: 'Determined doggedness' of Lyra McKee remembered at Belfast funeral • The Irish Times
* 24 Apr 2019: Foster and McDonald respond to priest's plea for political movement • The Irish Times
* 24 Apr 2019: Irish Times view on the funeral of Lyra McKee • The Irish Times
* 24 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee funeral: Call for 'new beginning' echoes through congregation • The Irish Times
* 24 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee funeral priest challenges politicians • BBC News
* 24 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee funeral: Priest wins standing ovation for swipe at politicians • The Independent
* 24 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee funeral: Theresa May, Jeremy Corbyn and colleagues of murdered journalist attend Belfast funeral • Evening Standard
* 24 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee killing is unlikely to lead to Stormont breakthrough • The Irish Times
* 24 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee murder: Twitter bans Irish dissident republican group linked to New IRA • The Independent
* 24 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Standing ovation as priest challenges politicians • BBC News
* 24 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Theresa May to attend funeral • BBC News
* 24 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee's death should mark new beginning, priest tells funeral • Daily Mail
* 24 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee's family and partner thank public for 'support and love' ahead of funeral • The Irish Times
* 24 Apr 2019: Murdered journalist Lyra McKee was 'a gentle innocent soul who wouldn't wish ill on anyone' say her family in tributes ahead of New IRA victim's funeral • Daily Mail
* 24 Apr 2019: NI paper review: Lyra McKee's family in plea • BBC News
* 24 Apr 2019: Theresa May and Leo Varadkar attend Lyra McKee's funeral • The Guardian
* 24 Apr 2019: Theresa May attending Lyra McKee funeral service in Belfast • The Irish Times
* 24 Apr 2019: Theresa May to attend funeral of murdered journalist Lyra McKee in Belfast • Evening Standard
* 24 Apr 2019: 'Why in God's name does it take the death of a 29-year-old woman?' Mourners give priest standing ovation for asking why it took Lyra McKee's murder to unite political leaders - as he pleads with her New IRA killers to end violence • Daily Mail

## 25 April 2019

* 25 Apr 2019: DUP leader Arlene Foster denies Lyra McKee was murdered because of a 'political vacuum' and says the journalist's death has not affected party's stance on gay marriage • Daily Mail
* 25 Apr 2019: Father Magill is right: Lyra McKee's shocking death must not be in vain • The Guardian
* 25 Apr 2019: Foster says Lyra McKee's death was not caused by political vacuum • The Irish Times
* 25 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Crimestoppers offer reward for information • BBC News
* 25 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee funeral: politicians urged to seize the moment • The Guardian
* 25 Apr 2019: Lyra Mckee killing: £10,000 reward offered for information on journalist's murder in Londonderry • Evening Standard
* 25 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: What's next for Northern Ireland? • BBC News
* 25 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee wrote of Derry's lost 'ceasefire babies'. We owe it to her to help them • The Guardian
* 25 Apr 2019: NI paper review: 'Tears and laughter' at Lyra McKee funeral • BBC News
* 25 Apr 2019: Northern Ireland's Unfinished Peace • The New York Times
* 25 Apr 2019: Political leaders awkwardly join standing ovation at Lyra McKee funeral • The Irish Times

## 26 April 2019

* 26 Apr 2019: Journalist's Death Jolts Northern Ireland Politicians Back to Negotiating Table • The New York Times
* 26 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Footage shows suspected gunman • BBC News
* 26 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Funeral priest says politicians had to listen • BBC News
* 26 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee murder: CCTV of murder suspect released by police in hunt for Londonderry shooter • Evening Standard
* 26 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee murder: Police release new footage of man they believe shot journalist • The Independent
* 26 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: New footage released of suspected gunman • BBC News
* 26 Apr 2019: Police probing Lyra McKee's murder release footage of 'masked New IRA gunman who shot her dead and two other men holding petrol bombs on night of violence in Londonderry' • Daily Mail
* 26 Apr 2019: Police seek public's help to find killer of journalist Lyra McKee • The Guardian

## 27 April 2019

* 27 Apr 2019: Fr Martin Magill says NI politicians felt pressure at Lyra McKee funeral • BBC News
* 27 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee mourners showed politicians they must move, says priest • The Guardian

## 28 April 2019

* 28 Apr 2019: Brexit is helping us recruit says New IRA as it vows to continue its campaign of violence after gunning down journalist Lyra McKee, 29 • Daily Mail
* 28 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee - a dogged activist who broke through the class barrier • The Guardian
* 28 Apr 2019: Priest at Lyra McKee funeral 'was moved to tears' • BBC News

## 29 April 2019

* 29 Apr 2019: 'Lyra McKee may be dead, but she will not be lost and she will not be silenced' • The Irish Times

## 30 April 2019

* 30 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee: Family comforted by 'outpouring of love' • BBC News
* 30 Apr 2019: Lyra McKee's family thank public for 'outpouring of love' following journalist's murder • Evening Standard
* 30 Apr 2019: Things 'Stopped Changing': Why Conflict Still Flares in Northern Ireland • The New York Times