Colm Gildernew
Colm Gildernew is a prominent politician and assembly member for Sinn Féin in Northern Ireland, known for his advocacy on health and social justice issues. He recently condemned the burning of effigies at a loyalist bonfire as abhorrent and a dehumanizing act against refugees, calling for accountability for those responsible. His comments reflect his commitment to promoting inclusivity and combating hate in the community.
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Fermanagh and South Tyrone Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew described the signage and effigy on the Moygashel bonfire as 'a clear hate crime'.
Loyalist bonfire lit early after police begin to remove mosque replica – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-10
Colm Gildernew labelled the displays a clear incitement to hatred.
Keir Starmer was quick to condemn Kneecap, but strangely silent on Moygashel – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
The Sinn Féin assembly member Colm Gildernew said the effigies were abhorrent and an attempt to dehumanise people.
Northern Ireland police investigate burning of lifesize models of refugees | Northern Ireland
United Kingdom· 2025-07-11
