Obituaries

Emma Little Pengelly said she was 'inseperable' with her friend Naomh Conlon, Nee Lavery.

Emma pays tribute to barrister friend after untimely death

The Remembrance Sunday service at Belfast City Hall on Sunday November 10, 2024.

Lord Mayor of Belfast to lead Remembrance Sunday at City Hall Cenotaph

Michael O'Neill, manager of the Northern Ireland football team, has paid tribute to Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean after her untimely passing from cancer.

'Ciara Mageean was a positive example for Northern Ireland'

The Funeral of Olympian Ciara Mageean at St Patrick’s Church in Portaferry, Co. Down today, 3 November 2026.

'Ciara Mageean made one last effort for her friends at her wedding'

A well-known businessman in the clothing trade, Jim McElroy served as a member of Banbridge District Council for 19 years, having previously served for six years in the old Urban Council.

King told ex-council chair that town would 'fall apart' without him

A well-known businessman in the clothing trade, Jim McElroy served as a member of Banbridge District Council for 19 years, having previously served for six years in the old Urban Council.

Ex-council chairman 'treated people kindly no matter their background'

Church overflowed for funeral of father-of-two killed in work tragedy

Conor Bradford pictured in the tweet issued by Michael Cairns, announcing his death.

BBC’s Conor Bradford was ‘titan in journalism’

A celebration took place yesterday for the life of Belfast boxer Ray Close – a former European champion who fought Chris Eubank twice. Photo date: 1994.

Celebration for life of boxer Ray Close who fought Chris Eubank twice

Joseph Hobbs and Mark Glover were killed in a workplace accident on Friday. Photo: GoFundMe

Funeral details for tragic pair, as more than 600 donate to fundraiser

Gordon Lucy has been credited as 'a very able historian with a phenomenal intellect and depth of knowledge'.

Gordon Lucy was ‘a very able historian with a phenomenal intellect’

Ex-Sinn Fein MLA Paul Butler was given a life sentence aged 17 after confessing to the murder of RUC reserve constable John Rodgers in Glengormley in 1974.

Unionist challenge tributes to ex-MLA and recall father-of-four he murdered

The IRA murdered Belfast Telegraph stereotyper Joseph Patton in a gun and bomb attack on the newspaper in 1976.

IRA victim invites Troubles families to Cathedral remembrance service

Juliette was only four when her father Dennis was killed in the 911 attacks.

Ulster University graduate tells of losing firefighter father in 911 attack

From left, Betty McCallen with her sons Phillip, Ronnie and Noel.

Philip McCallen pays tribute to brother who ‘helped me immensely'

Gerard Lawlor said Stephen Walker was 'a hugely passionate Ballymena United supporter' - seen here, left, in the team colours.

Stephen was ‘brilliant without needing you to notice’ says journalist
Award willing BBC broadcaster Stephen Walker has been described by a senior media colleague as ‘brilliant without needing you to notice’.
Philip Bradfield

The late Norman Irwin BEM pictured with the Princess Royal at Hillsborough Castle in 2025.

Funeral arrangements for WW2 hero Coleraine's Norman Irwin BEM

Award winning BBC broadcaster Stephen Walker has died, aged 61.

Tributes from across spectrum after death of broadcaster Stephen Walker

Mr Norman Irwin of Coleraine, who has died at the age of 107, has been praised by the NI Veterans Commission and Royal British Legion (photograph posted online by grandson Chris Irwin)

'Courage and humility' of ex-soldier who was believed to be NI's oldest man

A group of Orangemen from North Antrim visiting the Markethill memorial to murdered Orangemen earlier this year.

Orange Victims Day recalls ‘terrible days' when 344 members murdered

DUP MLA Philip Brett, left, paid tribute to party veteran Billy DeCourcy, after he passed away.

Tribute to ex-councillor praised for 'loyalty, hard work and concern for others'

Senior News Letter writer Billy Kennedy met Dolly Parton in Nashville in 1995.

Dolly was an absolute pleasure to meet, says News Letter journalist

Dolly Parton arrives on the red carpet at Academy Awards - Oscars - at Kodak Theatre, Los Angeles in 2006.

Dolly: From humble cabin to country music queen who championed literacy

Eithne Vallely's funeral took place in Armagh Cathedral. PA Photo.

Funeral of musician Eithne hears her music books were 'legendary'

Eithne Vallely died after being hit by a truck in Armagh, police have said. The 81-year-old was killed while walking in the Portadown Road area on Friday morning. Issue date: Saturday August 22, 2026. PA Photo.

Music teacher killed in road accident 'gave generously of herself to others'

Clann na Banna CLG said Taylor was 'a valued member of our Senior Men’s team, a teammate and a friend, and a kind and much loved young man'.

‘Taylor’s heart donation saved a life during emergency surgery’

Clann na Banna CLG said Taylor was 'a valued member of our Senior Men’s team, a teammate and a friend, and a kind and much loved young man'.

Heartbroken mother’s tribute to son 'who had it all'
A heartbroken Banbridge mother has paid tribute to the beloved son who "had it all" ahead of his funeral tomorrow.
Philip Bradfield

A woman holds the Order of Service ahead of the funeral of former UTV and BBC Radio Ulster presenter Gerry Kelly at St Nicholas Church in Ardglass, Co Down. Picture date: Wednesday July 29, 2026.

'Not that Gerry Kelly!' Daughter brings broadcaster's funeral to laugher

The Northern Ireland Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust said Gerry Kellt was "a very hands on President" since 2019.

Gerry Kelly was 'a very hands on President of NI Children to Lapland'

Gerry Kelly taking a well earned rest in 2003, at the end of the 14th series of UTV's Kelly. PICTURE BY STEPHEN DAVISON

‘Gerry Kelly was always a star but he refused to act like one' say colleagues

Popular broadcaster Gerry Kelly (77) passed away at his home in Ardglass on Sunday his family said.

‘Gerry had rough start in life but it made him a compassionate broadcaster’

Popular broadcaster Gerry Kelly (77) passed away at his home in Ardglass on Sunday his family said.

Gerry Kelly: Family publishes funeral details for popular broadcaster

Tributes are being paid to huge popular broadcaster Gerry Kelly after it was announced that he had passed away. Photo: Pacemaker.

Tributes to former UTV broadcaster Gerry Kelly after he passes away

Natasha Gove died in a fatal road collision on Saturday night.

Funeral details published for mother-of-one Natasha after fatal collision

Natasha Gove died in a road traffic collision on Saturday, her father said.

Father pays tribute to Natasha Gove after death in road collision

Sam Neill during filming of The Graham Norton Show at the London Studios in London, to be aired on BBC1 on Friday evening. Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill died on Monday aged 78, his family said in a statement.

NI-born actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia

The Eleventh Night bonfire in the Braniel estate in east Belfast, where a man died after an accident on Friday.

Funeral details released for man who died after tragic bonfire fall

Co Fermanagh father Gordon Liddle, pictured in his postman's uniform, was killed by an IRA booby-trap bomb in July 1976.

Postman killed by IRA, leaving wife and infant son, remembered 50 years on

TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan died peacefully at his home in north London on Saturday morning, his family said in a statement. Photo: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Former pupils at Dermot Murnaghan's Co Down school pay tribute to broadcaster

Laura Johnston (née McIlroy) passed away suddenly in November while her son Matthew McIloy died in a car accident on Friday.

Tragedy as Matthew killed in road accident soon after mother's death

Flowers have been left at the scene of the fatal accident. Photo: 'Remembering Kourtney McCormick' GoFundMe page by Francine Ruddy.

Kourtney's family ask for 'colourful colours' at her funeral

SEFF’s 3rd Anniversary Service of Remembrance, Healing and Hope for victims and survivor in the North West took place on Sunday 31st May at Newbuildings Methodist Church.

Church 'packed’ for victims of loyalist and republican terror

Linda Baggley, 19, died two years after her father William, 43. Both were shot by the IRA in Londonderry close to the same spot.

First RUC woman shot by IRA - 100m from where father was murdered

Former PSNI Chief Constable, Sir Hugh Orde (right), and Professor Sir Desmond Rea who both received a of Doctor of Laws honorary degree (LLD) in recognition of services to policing, at a University Of Ulster summer graduation ceremony at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast in 2010.

Tributes to a ‘founding father’ of modern policing

Judith Chalmers and Neil Durden-Smith attending the World premiere of Absolutely Fabulous The Movie held at Odeon Cinema in Leicester Square, London. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire

Travel show queen Judith Chalmers, 90, passes away

Adrian Slevin passed away after a road collision in Omagh.

Father-of-two-will be ‘incredibly missed’ after collision

Kenny Donaldson of SEFF Victims Group, will chair a panel discussion in Dromara on Monday, with a panel made up of IRA victims.

Panel discussion with SEFF on local IRA murders

Gospel singer, preacher and former footballer Joe Peden was buried today. Photo: Funeral Times

'One of Ulster's perfect gentlemen': Gospel singer Joe Peden laid to rest

Veteran journalist Jim McDowell's funeral is to take place in Belfast on Saturday morning. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Titan of Ulster news Jim McDowell to make final journey through heart of Belfast

Sunday World Northern Editor Jim McDowell speaks to journalists following the inquest into the death of reporter Martin O'Hagan, at Armagh Coroners court, Armagh.

‘Powerhouse’ journalist Jim McDowell remembered after death aged 76

Former Sunday World Northern Editor Jim McDowell passed away today.

Tributes to former Sunday World editor Jim McDowell after his death

Undated family handout photo of Desmond Morris holding an Iguana. The son of zoologist and TV presenter Desmond Morris said his father was "a great man and an even better father and grandfather" who lived "a lifetime of exploration, curiosity and creativity," after his death aged 98.

Zoologist and TV presenter Desmond Morris remembered

Michael Campbell behind the scenes of a darkly funny film about his diagnosis, called 'So You're Going To Die'. Photo: NI Screen/Facebook

Tributes to 'fearless storyteller' Michael Campbell, who has died aged 35

Jaidyn was an army cadet, with the force stating she will be "fondly remembered as an exceptional young leader". Photo: 2nd NI Bn Army Cadet Force

Touching tribute to tragic Jaidyn Rice: Memorial planned for schoolgirl, 16

The hearse carrying the remains of the Very Rev RSJ Houston McKelvey OBE QVRM TD, former dean of Belfast, in Portstewart after leaving Agherton Parish church, where his funeral service was held on March 25 2026. Pic: Ben Lowry

Ben Lowry: Two funerals - Houston McKelvey and a former lady mayoress of Belfast

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