SF Minister in row over anthem on first visit to Windsor Park stadium

THE SINN FÉIN Minister for Sport paid her first visit to Windsor Park in south Belfast last night to watch Northern Ireland play the Faroe Islands in the European 2012 qualifier.

Carál Ní Chuilín did not, however, take her seat until after the British national anthem was played at the stadium. That decision sparked a minor political row with DUP Assembly member Gregory Campbell accusing her of disrespect in failing to be present for God Save the Queen.

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