Danny Kennedy, Ulster Unionist MLA for Newry and Armagh, has expressed his disappointment that Irish Tricolours remain flying at Bessbrook Pond.
Mr Kennedy said: “I am disappointed that the Tricolours were put up at Bessbrook Pond. This action was deliberately designed to harm community relations in the village.
“I believe this is an attempt by some malign and misguided individuals to create community tension in the area, but the people of Bessbrook are much too sensible to allow that to happen.
“Whilst I welcome Sinn Fein’s statement calling for their removal, the flags remain. I hope that this can be addressed very soon.”
More county Armagh news:
Pledge to fight on for traffic calming after young boy hurt in South Armagh
Armagh midfielder Kieran Toner to put operation on hold ahead of Meath clash
Enquiries continuing after ‘IRA’ painted across Armagh Courthouse building
Law changes to give later licence option for pubs up to 12 times a year
Police appeal on two men seen in area of petrol bomb attack on business
Irish President Michael D Higgins to address Armagh’s John Hewitt Summer School
Woman arrested after fuel laundering plant uncovered in County Armagh
Witness appeal after man assaulted by four others in Keady
