Northern Ireland

Man who falsely accused Louis Walsh of sexual assault charged

A man who accused X Factor judge Louis Walsh of sexual assault has been charged with making false claims.
Leonard Watters, 24, of Navan, Co Meath, initially claimed that 58-year-old Walsh had groped him at the Krystle nightclub in Dublin after a Westlife concert in June.
He appeared in court yesterday in Dublin and is facing two charges of lying to gardai.
He was charged in June with one court of making a false statement on June 20th and the second charge relates to a statement he made to gardai on June 27th.

Man who falsely accused Louis Walsh of sexual assault charged

A man who accused X Factor judge Louis Walsh of sexual assault has been charged with making false claims.
Leonard Watters, 24, of Navan, Co Meath, initially claimed that 58-year-old Walsh had groped him at the Krystle nightclub in Dublin after a Westlife concert in June.
He appeared in court yesterday in Dublin and is facing two charges of lying to gardai.
He was charged in June with one court of making a false statement on June 20th and the second charge relates to a statement he made to gardai on June 27th.

Man who falsely accused Louis Walsh of sexual assault charged

A man who accused X Factor judge Louis Walsh of sexual assault has been charged with making false claims.
Leonard Watters, 24, of Navan, Co Meath, initially claimed that 58-year-old Walsh had groped him at the Krystle nightclub in Dublin after a Westlife concert in June.
He appeared in court yesterday in Dublin and is facing two charges of lying to gardai.
He was charged in June with one court of making a false statement on June 20th and the second charge relates to a statement he made to gardai on June 27th.

Ugandan lesbian campaigner denied entry to UK

A Ugandan LGBT rights campaigner has been denied entry to the UK to speak at a Northern Ireland Pride festival.
Kasha Jacqueline Nabagesera, who faces death threats for speaking out for LGBT rights in her home country, was invited to open the Foyle Pride Festival in Derry next week.
However, British authorities have denied her a visa, apparently over concerns about her financial status.

Protest held at Northern Ireland ‘gay cure’ conference

Around 50 gay activists held a protest today outside a small 'gay cure' conference held in Northern Ireland. The event, held by the Core Issues Group, featured David Pickup, an American speaker who says gay people can be turned straight.

Tensions rise again over the Kirk’s position on gay ministers

Tensions are brewing once again at the Presbyterian General Assembly over the Church of Scotland's stance on accepting practising gay ministers.

Tensions rise again over the Kirk’s position on gay ministers

Tensions are brewing once again at the Presbyterian General Assembly over the Church of Scotland's stance on accepting practising gay ministers.

Tensions rise again over the Kirk’s position on gay ministers

Tensions are brewing once again at the Presbyterian General Assembly over the Church of Scotland's stance on accepting practising gay ministers.

Protestant pastor vows to fight against gay sauna in Londonderry

A Protestant fundamentalist pastor has said that he will take his protest against a gay sauna onto the streets of Londonderry, Northern Ireland, after it was given full planning permission this week.

Ian Paisley Jr says he has ‘grown up’ over anti-gay views

Ian Paisely Jr says he has "grown up" since condemning homosexuality in an interview four years ago but still strongly disagrees with it. In 2007, the DUP MP said he was "repulsed" by homosexuality and that it "harm[s] society".

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