Michaela McAreavey

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Michaela McAreavey: Condemnation after "sick" video surfaces (Belfast Live)

A video showing a large group of people appearing to sing a song about the murder of Michaela McAreavey has been described as "absolutely sick".

"My deepest thoughts are with the family. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the DUP leader, described the video as "vile". A video showing a large group of people appearing to sing a song about the murder of Michaela McAreavey has been described as "absolutely sick".

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NI politicians condemn video mocking McAreavey murder (RTE.ie)

Politicians from across Northern Ireland have united to condemn a video on social media which appears to show a group of people mocking the murder of ...

Thinking about the Harte family who've been so strong and dignified. Sinn Féin's leader in Northern Ireland Michelle O'Neill said she had spoken to Mr McAreavey to offer solidarity to both the "McAreavy and Harte families. Hate and sectarianism have no place in our society. Important to see condemnation across the board of this hateful and shameful behaviour. Our thoughts and solidarity are with John and Michaela's family. Love over hate will always win out."

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'Vile, sick, abhorrent' video appearing to mock Michaela McAreavey ... (Irish Mirror)

The video, which appears to have been filmed with Orange Order banners in the background, was uploaded to Facebook but has since been taken down.

"My deepest thoughts are with the family. "It is plain wrong and is deeply hurtful to the family of Michaela McAreavey," he tweeted. A video showing a large group of people appearing to sing a song about the murder of Michaela McAreavey has sparked widespread condemnation and been described as "absolutely sick".

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Michaela McAreavey: Orange Order statement after video appearing ... (ITV News)

The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has condemned a video on social media which appears to show a group of people mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey as ...

Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl posted: "Very few things shock me, but the hatred displayed in the video of men singing & laughing about the horrific murder of a young woman is incompressible. I have reported to the police." Thinking about the Harte family who've been so strong and dignified. Mrs McAreavey, 27, was strangled in her room at the Legends Hotel in Mauritius on January 10, 2011. A spokesman for the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland said: “The video currently circulating on social media relating to the murder of Michaela McAreavey is utterly abhorrent and the Orange Institution condemns the content without reservation. The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has condemned a video on social media which appears to show a group of people mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey as "utterly abhorrent".

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Michaela McAreavey video: Linfield FC sacks coach after viral video ... (Belfast Newsletter)

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“Linfield FC apologises to the Harte / McAreavey families for the hurt that has been caused to them by the offensive actions of one of our now former coaches. “Linfield FC will not tolerate behaviour among any of our personnel that falls short of the standards that the club expects and as has been illustrated on this occasion, the club will act swiftly and decisively against any individual whose conduct falls short of the standards that are required. The Linfield FC statement said: “Linfield FC has today been made aware of a deeply offensive video in circulation on social media in which the involvement of a coach at our girls’ Academy can be clearly identified.

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Politicians condemn video mocking Michaela McAreavey's murder (The Irish News)

There has been widespread condemnation of video footage showing people appearing to mock the murder of Michaela McAreavey.

It is plain wrong and is deeply hurtful to the family of Michaela McAreavey". A spokesman for the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland said: “The video currently circulating on social media relating to the murder of Michaela McAreavey is utterly abhorrent and the Orange Institution condemns the content without reservation. Sending love to the Harte and McAreavey families" and current party leader Jeffrey Donaldson tweeted "This is vile.

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Linfield Football Club apologise for staff member's involvement in ... (Belfast Telegraph)

Linfield Football Club has issued an apology and confirmed they have removed one of their voluntary coaches after their involvement in a video mocking the ...

"The hatred displayed in the video of men singing & laughing about the horrific murder of a young woman is incompressible. Very few things shock me, but the hatred displayed in the video of men singing & laughing about the horrific murder of a young woman is incompressible. Having seen the utterly vile and depraved video of those revelling in the murder of Michaela McAreevy, I feel sick. I am forever grateful my child is not capable of that kind of hatred— linda dillon (@LindaDillon81) June 3, 2022 SDLP Mid Ulster councillor Malachy Quinn added his condemnation, writing: “I was sent this video. I have reported to the police,” she said. I have reported to the police.— Kate Nicholl (@KateNicholl) June 3, 2022 Hate and sectarianism have no place in our society. This gratuitous sectarian hatred is a cancer in our society that needs rooted out. The leader said his thoughts are with the “Harte and McAreavey families” and claimed the “overwhelming majority of Unionists” will find the video “deeply disgusting as I do”. I have spoken with— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) @john_mcareaveyto offer solidarity to both the McAreavey and Harte families. We will not tolerate or condone sectarianism, bigotry, or intimidation in any form from anyone employed by us.

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Michaela McAreavey: Two men apologise for 'vile' video that mocks ... (Sky News)

Michaela McAreavey, the 27-year-old daughter of Mickey Harte, who managed the Tyrone Gaelic football team for 18 years, was killed on her honeymoon in ...

Please be assured that a full and thorough internal investigation is under way." "Hate and sectarianism have no place in our society. DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson MP said: "This is vile. Love over hate will always win out," she added. In a statement, the Orange Order described the recording as "utterly abhorrent" and condemned the content "without reservation". In a statement, John Bell and Andrew McDade, said it was a matter of "deep shame and regret" to have been involved in broadcasting and singing about her murder.

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Two men apologise for involvement in 'vile' video mocking ... (The Independent)

In a statement issued through the PA news agency, two of the people involved, John Bell and Andrew McDade, offered an apology for their actions. Our actions ...

Thinking about the Harte family who’ve been so strong and dignified. “It’s so sick and shameful. “Hate and sectarianism have no place in our society. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “It’s beyond comprehension that people could behave in that manner, and to be so indifferent to the trauma of that the family suffered and in the entire community. “I think it speaks to a sectarianism and the degree of malice and hate in society that needs to be dealt with, and those involved in should apologise, in the first instance, and those involved should reflect strongly on that. Love over hate will always win out.” “It is plain wrong and is deeply hurtful to the family of Michaela McAreavey,” he tweeted. “In addition, this behaviour is unreflective of the values of the Loyal Orders and the wider unionist and loyalist community. The statement called the video “offensive, sickening and deeply hurtful”, adding: “Linfield FC apologises to the Harte/McAreavey families for the hurt that has been caused to them by the offensive actions of one of our now former coaches. Calling it a matter of “deep shame and regret”, the two men have promised to write a formal letter of apology to the Harte and McAreavey families and to make a donation to a charity of their choice. “Our apology is unequivocal, and our acceptance of wrongdoing is absolute,” the two men said.

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Orange Order condemns viral video about Tyrone woman Michaela ... (Belfast Newsletter)

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A spokesman for the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland said this morning: “The video currently circulating on social media relating to the murder of Michaela McAreavey is utterly abhorrent and the Orange Institution condemns the content without reservation. Thinking about the Harte family who’ve been so strong and dignified. “It’s so sick and shameful.

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Linfield sack girls' academy coach over 'sickening' sectarian chant ... (iNews)

Linfield apologise to the family of Mrs McAreavey, who was murdered on her honeymoon in 2011.

Linfield FC is totally opposed to sectarianism, bigotry, racism, prejudice and all forms of discriminatory behaviour and there can be no place within this club for any of these forms of offensive and unacceptable behaviour.” She was the daughter of former Tyrone Gaelic football manager Mickey Harte. “Linfield FC apologises to the Harte-McAreavey families for the hurt that has been caused to them by the offensive actions of one of our now former coaches.

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Two men involved in video mocking death of Michaela McAreavey ... (Belfast Telegraph)

Linfield Football club apologise and remove volunteer coach involved in video; Craigavon based company Norman Emerson Group to carry out investigation over ...

"The hatred displayed in the video of men singing & laughing about the horrific murder of a young woman is incompressible. Very few things shock me, but the hatred displayed in the video of men singing & laughing about the horrific murder of a young woman is incompressible. Having seen the utterly vile and depraved video of those revelling in the murder of Michaela McAreevy, I feel sick. I am forever grateful my child is not capable of that kind of hatred— linda dillon (@LindaDillon81) June 3, 2022 SDLP Mid Ulster councillor Malachy Quinn added his condemnation, writing: “I was sent this video. I have reported to the police,” she said. I have reported to the police.— Kate Nicholl (@KateNicholl) June 3, 2022 Hate and sectarianism have no place in our society. This gratuitous sectarian hatred is a cancer in our society that needs rooted out. The leader said his thoughts are with the “Harte and McAreavey families” and claimed the “overwhelming majority of Unionists” will find the video “deeply disgusting as I do”. I have spoken with— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) @john_mcareaveyto offer solidarity to both the McAreavey and Harte families. We will not tolerate or condone sectarianism, bigotry, or intimidation in any form from anyone employed by us.

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Two men apologise over mockery of Northern Irish teacher's murder (The Guardian)

PSNI investigating video of people chanting about 2011 killing of Michaela McAreavey.

Linfield FC said a volunteer coach of the girls’ academy who was allegedly involved in the video had had his contract terminated with immediate effect. The Orange Order called the clip “utterly abhorrent” and said it had launched its own investigation, which it said would lead to disciplinary proceedings against any members found to be involved. They said: “We offer our sincerest and deepest apology to the Harte and McAreavey families, and indeed to wider society for our actions, which, whilst fuelled by alcohol, can neither be mitigated or excused in any shape or form.

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Michaela McAreavey: Video appearing to mock murder of Co Tyrone ... (ITV News)

Politicians from across Northern Ireland have united to condemn a video on social media which appears to show a group of people mocking the murder of ...

Alliance MLA Kate Nicholl posted: "Very few things shock me, but the hatred displayed in the video of men singing & laughing about the horrific murder of a young woman is incompressible. I have reported to the police." Thinking about the Harte family who've been so strong and dignified. “We all remember that horrific murder of Michaela McAreavey. It’s beyond comprehension that people could behave in that manner, and to be so indifferent to the trauma of that the family suffered and in the entire community. In the social media video a number of people appear to sing about the murder of Mrs McAreavey. A spokesman for the Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland said: “The video currently circulating on social media relating to the murder of Michaela McAreavey is utterly abhorrent and the Orange Institution condemns the content without reservation.

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Michaela McAreavey: UUP's Tom Elliott expects 'severe ... (Belfast Telegraph)

Ulster Unionist MLA Tom Elliott has said he expects “severe repercussions” against any Orange Order member involved in a video mocking the death of Michaela ...

Having seen the utterly vile and depraved video of those revelling in the murder of Michaela McAreevy, I feel sick. Hate and sectarianism have no place in our society. This gratuitous sectarian hatred is a cancer in our society that needs rooted out. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Mr Elliott, who is himself a member of the Order,said: “I think if they are members of the Orange Order there will be very, very severe repercussions, and disciplinary action taken. I have spoken with— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) @john_mcareaveyto offer solidarity to both the McAreavey and Harte families. In a statement, Norman Emerson Group Ltd said they had been “made aware” of the video and the apparent involvement of one of their workers. The DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson described it as “vile”, adding that it is “plain wrong and is deeply hurtful to the family of Michaela McAreavey”. The club said they condemned the “offensive, sickening and deeply hurtful and insulting chanting” in the video and said they wished to “disassociate itself totally from the unacceptable behaviour”. "As a family and as a business, we endeavour to ensure an ethos of respect, inclusivity and consideration in everything we do,” they said. “The coach in question has been contacted and notified that his voluntary association with the club has been terminated with immediate effect.” Linfield Football Club has also issued an apology and confirmed they have removed one of their voluntary coaches after their involvement in a video mocking the death of Michaela McAreavey. The two men involved claimed they have since had family and friends “subjected to online threats and abuse” as a result of the video being shared.

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Michaela McAreavey: Linfield sack volunteer coach over video (ITV News)

Linfield FC has sacked a volunteer coach after the club says he was involved in a video on social media which appears to show a group of people mocking the ...

Linfield FC is totally opposed to sectarianism, bigotry, racism, prejudice and all forms of discriminatory behaviour and there can be no place within this club for any of these forms of offensive and unacceptable behaviour." The club added: "Linfield FC apologises to the Harte/McAreavey families for the hurt that has been caused to them by the offensive actions of one of our now former coaches." Linfield FC condemns the offensive, sickening and deeply hurtful and insulting chanting that is taking place on the online video and this club wishes to disassociate itself totally from the unacceptable behaviour that has understandably caused major upset and offence to the Harte/McAreavey families who have suffered terribly since the loss of their daughter/wife several years ago."

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Michaela McAreavey: Two men apologise over 'abhorrent' footage ... (The Independent)

The 27-year-old from Northern Ireland was strangled in her Mauritius hotel in 2011. The teacher, who had married husband John 10 days earlier, was attacked ...

Thinking about the Harte family who’ve been so strong and dignified. “It’s so sick and shameful. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. No-one has been convicted of murdering the daughter of Gaelic football manager Mickey Harte. The teacher, who had married husband John 10 days earlier, was attacked after she returned to her room alone and disturbed a burglary. “Our apology is unequivocal, and our acceptance of wrongdoing is absolute,” the two men said in a statement.

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Michaela McAreavey: Two men apologise for involvement in video ... (ITV News)

The video, which emerged on social media on Friday, has prompted outcry in Northern Ireland and beyond. | UTV News.

Thinking about the Harte family who’ve been so strong and dignified. “It’s so sick and shameful. “Hate and sectarianism have no place in our society. Love over hate will always win out.” “Our apology is unequivocal, and our acceptance of wrongdoing is absolute,” the two men said. Calling it a matter of “deep shame and regret”, the two men have promised to write a formal letter of apology to the Harte and McAreavey families and to make a donation to a charity of their choice.

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Michaela McAreavey's widower John reacts to video mocking ... (Belfast Telegraph)

The widower of murdered schoolteacher Michaela McAreavey has urged that “hate can hurt, but never win” after a video of men mocking her death in a video was ...

Having seen the utterly vile and depraved video of those revelling in the murder of Michaela McAreevy, I feel sick. Fermanagh and South Tyrone MLA Mr Elliott, who is himself a member of the Order, said: “I think if they are members of the Orange Order there will be very, very severe repercussions, and disciplinary action taken. Hate and sectarianism have no place in our society. “Nobody was calling it out, nobody was saying ‘stop that’. The level of acceptance is what saddens me the most… This gratuitous sectarian hatred is a cancer in our society that needs rooted out. I have spoken with— Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) @john_mcareaveyto offer solidarity to both the McAreavey and Harte families. It leads to attacks on Catholics.” "The video glorying in the murder of Michaela McAreavey is beyond disgusting, bringing shame and dishonour on all associated with such loathsome behaviour,” he wrote. Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie said the incident “must be investigated by the PSNI and also the Orange Order” as he called for action to be taken “against any of those responsible”. The DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson described it as “vile”, adding that it is “plain wrong and is deeply hurtful to the family of Michaela McAreavey”. They added that it was an "offensive, vile and wholly abhorrent chant" and claimed it “is not reflective of who we are as people”. The widower of murdered schoolteacher Michaela McAreavey has urged that “hate can hurt, but never win” after a video of men mocking her death in a video was widely circulated online.

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Condemnation of video mocking Michaela McAreavey murder… (Slugger O'Toole)

You do wonder about the mentality of anyone who decides to sit down to write a song mocking the murder of a young school teacher on her Honeymoon.

Was there really no one in that hall who might have thought this was really not on? Sectarianism is the cancer in our society that does not seem to be going away anytime soon. You do wonder about the mentality of anyone who decides to sit down to write a song mocking the murder of a young school teacher on her Honeymoon. You do also wonder about the mentality of a crowd who consider it worthy material for a sing-song.

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Widespread condemnation of Michaela McAreavey song (The Irish News)

POLITICAL figures from across Ireland have been united in their condemnation of the footage appearing to show a group of people mocking the murder of ...

It is also right all those involved publicly apologise." The individuals involved are completely thoughtless and only wish to cause harm". It's just beyond comprehension, and shocking." High-profile protocol opponent Moore Holmes also wrote on Twitter that the video was "shameful and disgusting". Loyalist campaigner Jamie Bryson condemned the video and said "it is right that all sections of unionism, loyalism and the Orange Order have unequivocally condemned the vile and abhorrent singing in relation to Michaela McAreavey". DUP leader leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson described the video as "vile" adding that it "is plain wrong and is deeply hurtful to the family of Michaela McAreavey".

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Michaela McAreavey video: Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service ... (Belfast Live)

The song mocks the murder of teacher Michaela, 27, the daughter of former Tyrone GAA manager Mickey Harte. She was killed 10 days into her honeymoon in ...

A Linfield FC voluntary coach has been removed from his role at the club over his involvement in the video Hate can hurt, but never win." He is a former employee and has not been employed with NIFRS for a number of years."

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Michaela McAreavey murder: Politicians react to video appearing to ... (Buzz.ie)

From across the political divide, Northern Ireland's politicians were united in their disgust at a video that appears to mock the violent death of a young ...

It appears to have been filmed with Orange Order banners in the background. She tweeted: "Very few things shock me, but the hatred displayed in the video of men singing and laughing about the horrific murder of a young woman is incompressible.” "The video currently circulating on social media relating to the murder of Michaela McAreavey is utterly abhorrent and the Orange Institution condemns the content without reservation,” the group said in a statement. Kate Nicholl of the Alliance Party said she has reported the video to the PSNI. Leader of the UUP, Doug Beattie said the video was “abhorrent, disgusting and shameful”. A video has emerged of people mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey. Politicians from across the political divide in Northern Ireland have spoken out to condemn those who ridiculed the murder of a young woman.

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Police probe video of song mocking Michaela McAreavey's murder (The Irish News)

POLICE are investigating a video filmed in an Orange hall that shows a group of men mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey.

"Hate and sectarianism have no place in our society," the Sinn Féin Stormont leader said. "People deserve better. The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland said it had begun an inquiry into the events, which it said it condemned "without reservation". The video in question shows a group of people, mostly men, drinking in an Orange hall that is understood to be in Dundonald on the outskirts of east Belfast. Union flag bunting hangs from the ceiling, while Orange banners are draped on the walls. It came as the Orange Order yesterday joined politicians from across the spectrum in condemning the behaviour of those who appeared in the video, which is understood to have been filmed last weekend following the centenary march in Belfast. POLICE are investigating a video filmed in an Orange hall that shows a group of men mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey.

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Pictured: Shamed pair at the centre of abhorrent video mocking ... (Belfast Telegraph)

The widower of Michaela McAreavey has responded to a vile video making fun of her murder.

“The individual in question holds no official position within Portadown Football Club. They did however have a pitch side advertising board, which has now been removed”. The statement added: “This is unfair and unwarranted. We will making no further comment.” The PSNI said it was examining the content of the video “to determine if any offences may have been committed”. “Whilst it is scant consolation for the hurt our actions will have caused, we will write a formal letter of apology to the Harte and McAreavey families and make a confidential donation to a charity of their choice. John Bell and Andrew McDade said that it was a “matter of deep shame and regret” to have been involved in the clip, which is beieved to have been filmed last Saturday.

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Michaela McAreavey video: Council launch internal investigation ... (Belfast Live)

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council released a statement on Saturday morning.

"As an equal opportunities employer, such behaviour does not represent the values of our organisation. In a statement issued on Saturday morning, the council said: "Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has been made aware of disturbing social media content allegedly involving a Council employee. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council said officials had been made aware of the video allegedly involving a council employee.

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Michaela McAreavey's husband reacts to video appearing to mock ... (ITV News)

John McAreavey has issued a response after a clip appearing to mock his wife's murder emerged, sparking outrage in Northern Ireland and beyond. | UTV News.

Portadown Football Club also issued a statement on Saturday, saying an individual with links to the club has been identified in the video. The Irish-language schoolteacher was murdered on the couple's honeymoon in Mauritius, after returning to their hotel room alone and disturbing a burglary. The widower of Michaela McAreavey has spoken out after a video appearing to mock her death was posted on social media.

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Vile song at Orange hall mocking Michaela McAreavey's murder ... (IrishCentral)

While the PSNI say they are examining the video of the song mocking Michaela McAreavey's murder, two men issued a "sincerest and deepest apology" for their ...

"We offer our sincerest and deepest apology to the Harte and McAreavey families, and indeed to wider society for our actions which whilst fuelled by alcohol, can neither be mitigated or excused in any shape or form. "This incident is not reflective of who we are as people, nor more importantly of our respective families and friends. We will making no further comment." This is unfair and unwarranted; it is us and us alone who are responsible for our actions. "Whilst it is scant consolation for the hurt our actions will have caused, we will write a formal letter of apology to the Harte and McAreavey families and make a confidential donation to a charity of their choice. However, whether broadcast or not, the relevant chants should never have been sung either in public or private.

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NI council investigates after employee linked to video mocking ... (Belfast Telegraph)

A council has confirmed it has launched an investigation into claims that one of its employees was involved in a video mocking the murder of Michaela ...

It added: “The individual in question holds no official position within Portadown Football Club. They did however have a pitch side advertising board, which has now been removed”. We would like to express our sincere sympathy to the McAreavey and Harte families at this distressing time.” The PSNI has confirmed that it was investigating the contents of the video. It added: “While we acknowledge that the behaviour undertaken was carried out in a private capacity, beyond the control of the council, we wish to reassure the public that we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness, and have launched an internal investigation. Calling it a matter of "deep shame and regret", the two men have promised to write a formal letter of apology to the Harte and McAreavey families and to make a donation to a charity of their choice. A council has confirmed it has launched an investigation into claims that one of its employees was involved in a video mocking the murder of Michaela McAreavey.

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