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William Nash

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Gender Male
Death149 years ago
Date of birth April 23,1824
Zodiac sign Taurus
Born Newcastle West
Ireland
Date of died April 6,1875
DiedHomerton
London
United Kingdom
Place of burialHackney Central, London
Battles and wars Indian Rebellion of 1857
Service/branch British Army
Awards Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Victoria Cross
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William Nash VC born in Newcastle, County Limerick he was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

McDonald's apologizes for "Bloody Sundae Sundae' - action

Feb 16,2020 7:42 am

The Fast -Food Chain confirmed that the advertisement has now been removed from the restaurants in Portugal

McDonald ' s. for a Halloween marketing campaign, the promoted dessert in Portugal, with The Words : "Bloody Sundae-Ice Cream sundae"

The term Bloody Sunday is used to refer to one of the worst days of The Troubles in Northern Ireland , in which 13 people were shot by the army.

The ads sparked outrage when the photos were released on Social Media .

McDonald's, said the marketing campaign was not intended to be a "insensitive reference to any historical event".

"are We truly apologize for an offense or distress caused by," a spokeswoman for McDonald's in Portugal said.

you said that the "Bloody" Ice Cream ads were designed as a Halloween, but The Promotion has since been cancelled.

Bloody Sunday headlines around The World when.

branding is A photo of the display, with McDonald's, has been shared online by an Irish Twitter user commented: "Portugal is cancelled. "

It is not the First Time a company apologized for The Promotion of products with the set.

In 2013, a

The drink caused outrage among the Irish customers, as it was served with a plastic toy soldier.

At the time, the cocktail action also convicted of fighters Kate Nash , whose brother William Nash was killed in 13 people on Bloody Sunday .

'innocence'

But, when contacted by the Bbc News NI on Thursday, Ms Nash said: "I Am aware of the McDonald's campaign.

"I must say, it is offensive to me. "

she added: "This is in Portugal is very unlikely that the people there have sat down with the intention to offend you, about the events here in Ireland.

"Perhaps, in their innocence, that you on this solution, without any connection to Bloody Sunday . "

In a statement, confirmed McDonald's spokeswoman, is that all related promotional was material as it was removed from its Portuguese restaurants.

"In the advertising for its Halloween-Ice Cream sundae-Ice Cream , McDonald's Portugal has developed a local market activation for a small number of its restaurants in Portugal," she said.

"was meant to be The action as a celebration of Halloween, not as an insensitive reference to a historical event, or to annoy or offend anyone in any Way . "



bloody sunday, mcdonald' s,halloween, portugal, the troubles

Source of news: bbc.com

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