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LISTEN BACK: Sister of Lyra McKee 'overwhelmed' by support in Monaghan

Feb 24, 2023 16:44 By News Northern Sound
LISTEN BACK: Sister of Lyra McKee 'overwhelmed' by support in Monaghan
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Three separate screenings of the award-winning Lyra McKee documentary took place yesterday at the Garage Theatre in Monaghan. Film Director Alison Millar and Lyra's sister Nichola were both in attendance to answers questions from the audience afterwards in relation to the Northern Irish journalist who was murdered by the new IRA back in April 2019.

The documentary was previously screened at the Clones Film Festival back in October. Speaking to Northern Sound ahead of the event, Lyra's sister Nichola said she was 'overwhelmed' by the support the film received when it was previously screened back in October.

With its return to Monaghan due to popular demand, Nichola said it is a "wonderful show of solidarity" that the people of Monaghan want to bring Lyra into their hearts.

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Jodie Curran spoke with Nichola ahead of the event. She began by asking her what it means to have this documentary return to Monaghan once again:

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