David Trimble 1944–2022: Funeral details announced after death of unionist titan and former First Minister

By Adam Kula
Published 26th Jul 2022, 12:16 BST
Updated 26th Jul 2022, 13:48 BST
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Details have been announced of the funeral of Lord Trimble.

It is expected to take place on Monday, August 1, at 12.30pm.

The venue will be Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church in Lambeg, to the northern edge of Lisburn.

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The train station of Lambeg is just a few hundred metres away.

Lord David Trimble at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, at Queen's University in Belfast.Lord David Trimble at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, at Queen's University in Belfast.
Lord David Trimble at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, at Queen's University in Belfast.

The church’s minister is Rev Fiona Forbes, but it is not yet confirmed exactly who will be taking the service.

More details in due course.

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