Protest announced following Wicklow County Council decision not to repaint rainbow crossing

Protest announced following Wicklow County Council decision not to repaint rainbow crossing

Council said it would show support for LGBTQ+ community through other actions

Proposal for rainbow crossing to be installed in Newry in show of support to LGBT+ community

A proposal has been tabled for the installation of a rainbow crossing to be installed in Newry city centre as a symbol of support for the local LGBT+ community. SDLP councillor Doire Finn has written to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, proposing that a rainbow crossing be incorporated into planned repair works at the zebra crossing at Sugar Island. Councillor Finn said: “Installing a rainbow crossing in Newry would be a powerful and visible …