In his homily, Father Martin Magill said McKee’s death should be “the doorway to a new beginning” for Northern Ireland. “To those who had any part in her murder, I encourage you to reflect on Lyra McKee, journalist and writer, as a powerful example of ‘The pen is mightier than the sword,”‘ Magill said. The group acknowledged responsibility for McKee’s death, saying she was shot accidentally “while standing beside enemy forces” — a reference to the police. Security officials have warned that political drift in Northern Ireland and uncertainty around Brexit could embolden those bent on violence. The U.K.’s planned departure from the EU has revived fears of a return to border checks between Northern Ireland, which is part of the U.K., and EU member Ireland.

Source: National Post April 24, 2019 09:10 UTC