Tributes

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'

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

Tributes to men killed in workplace accident as community rallies round families

Ray Close in action against Chris Eubank at Kings Hall in Belfast in May 1994. (Photo by Steve Munday/ALLSPORT via Getty Images)

Tributes paid to 'true gentleman' Ray Close after Belfast boxer dies aged 57

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’

Bryan Milford served across a number of roles within the Northern Cricket Union. (Photo by Northern Cricket Union)

Tributes paid to Bryan Milford who provided 'decades of exceptional service'

Former director of the Ashburn Hotel, Lurgan, Mr Jarlath McConaghy.

Tributes to Jarlath McConaghy

Frank was a formidable businessman and a true force of nature, his family have said

Tributes paid to NI businessman Frank Boyd, who has died aged 72

Ellen Watson (left) and Beth McDaniel from Banbridge at a mural featuring Dolly Parton (centre back) in Nashville just after her death.

Dolly Parton: Banbridge superfans caught up in Nashville mourning

Tributes have been pouring in from across Moira, Co Down and much further afield following the death of much-loved businessman William George Eric McCartney

Tributes pour in for NI butcher whose corned beef won global acclaim

Tributes have been pouring in from across Portstewart and further afield following the death of much-loved GP Dr James Bernard Harley

‘Wonderful man’: Tributes pour in for much-loved Portstewart GP

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'

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

Tributes have been paid following the passing of Sylvia McRoberts. (Photo: Newry and Armagh Ulster Unionist Party)

Tributes paid to 'devoted' former Ulster Unionist mayor

Former sports journalist Jim Gracey in 2016. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Tributes celebrate Jim Gracey as 'giant of sports journalism'

James Walsh (centre) won the Junior Support race at the Tandragee 100 shortly before he was involved in a serious accident in the Senior Support race

Tributes pour in for tragic road racer James Walsh after Tandragee 100 fatality

Shane Caulfield was from the Portadown area

Funeral details confirmed for 21-year-old who dies in Co Fermanagh crash
Funeral details have been confirmed for a 21-year-old man who was tragically killed in a road collision in Co Fermanagh.
Johnny McNabb

McKay Family Butchers is to close its Dungiven shop after 27 years serving the local community. Credit Facebook

Shock as family-run NI butchers to close one of their shops after 27 years

Undated family handout photo issued by issued by the Garda of 15-year-old Tadhg Callaghan Carter who was killed whilst a spectator after a crash during the Donegal International Rally at Trentagh, near Kilmacrennan on Saturday

Teenager killed in Donegal rally crash named by Gardai

Jerry McCabe was killed by the IRA in 1996 during the attempted robbery of a post office van in Co Limerick

Tributes paid to the family of a garda officer killed by the IRA 30 years ago

East Belfast-born Bishop Storey thanked the synod and colleagues in the CoI youth department team for their support over the years

Tributes paid to retiring bishop

The North West 200 has been marred by tragedy following a fatal accident yesterday during a qualifying session. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

North West 200 marred by first death in ten years following fatal accident

The funeral of gospel singer and preacher Joe Peden is to take place on Tuesday. Photo: Funeral Times

Tributes to well-known gospel singer and preacher, Joe Peden

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

Actor Finnian Garbutt has passed away at the age of 28

'A gifted actor and a joy to be around': Tributes to TV star Finnian Garbutt

Robert Woodside (left) pictured alongside his nephew Gary. (Photo: Ben Woodside)

Motorsport legend was 'one of a kind' and 'fantastic driver'

Richard Wallace passed away after a tragic workplace accident. Photo: Funeral Times

Tributes to popular bandsman, 31, ahead of funeral service on Sunday

Mason Keilhauer's funeral was held on the Shankill Road today. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Hundreds line Shankill streets for funeral of tragic Mason Keilhauer, 11
The Shankill Road came to a standstill today as hundreds lined its streets to bid a final farewell to tragic Mason Keilhauer.
Iain Gray

Rathfriland Rangers president John Annett passed away on Tuesday. (Photo by Rathfriland Rangers Football Club)

Irish League club confirm sad passing of 'absolute gentleman' president

Tributes have been paid to John Alexander following his passing on Thursday night. (Photo: Crusaders FC)

John Alexander: Crusaders pay tribute to one of their own

Gerard 'Jock' Rafferty

Gerard 'Jock' Rafferty: Tributes paid to 'likeable and caring fella'

Kith Singco at her work

Kith Singco: Nursing home families remember 'warmth, friendship, smile and care'

Lynn and Gary Murray in happier times

'Lynn Murray was a really strong woman with a real zeal for life'

Belfast boxer Paul McCullagh Jr has sadly passed away. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Belfast boxer Paul McCullagh passes away aged 25

John and Mary Fegan

'Such a lovely way to go' - Tributes pour in for couple who died a day apart

Fiona Dawson-Pugh

'Fiona's legacy will live on, her impact will never be forgotten'

Tyler McConnell

Tyler McConnell: Grief for 'a man of warmth, kindness, and sincerity'

Tributes have been paid to Cano Edwy Kille

'He genuinely walked with his flock': Tributes paid to Canon Edwy Kille

Thomas Lagan

Tributes paid to 'gentle soul' who dies in Co Tyrone road crash

Beatrice Higgins

Tributes paid to 'a lady and a wonderful teacher' who died in weekend collision

Aisha

Tributes paid after 'tragic news of the untimely passing of Aisha Petrikova'

Robin Glendinning, one of the founders of the Alliance Party, has died aged 87. Photo: Will Glendinning/Facebook

Tributes as Robin Glendinning, one Alliance Party's founders, dies aged 87

Highly respected Magherafelt businessman Seamus Higgins | Family photo

Tributes paid after passing of popular South Derry businessman

Peter Bell

Tributes paid to 'sensitive, caring and kind' school boy Peter Bell after death

Michael Kerr led Enniskillen Rangers to four Irish Junior Cup crowns. (Photo by Philip Magowan/PressEye)

Enniskillen Rangers to retire shirt in honour of Michael Kerr after passing

Jaidyn Rice

Jaidyn Rice: Tributes pour in for teen who 'made an enormous impact'

Police are currently at the scene of a sudden death in the Old Mountfield Road area of Killyclogher, Co Tyrone

Tributes paid as Education Authority confirms death of man in Co Tyrone

Tributes have been paid to Philip McClelland

Tributes paid to 'big gentleman' who dies in Co Down road traffic collision

Michael Kerr led Enniskillen Rangers to four Irish Junior Cup crowns. (Photo by Philip Magowan/PressEye)

Tributes pour in for 'gentleman' Michael Kerr after sad passing aged 40

Owen Jenner (86) competing at the Sunflower Trophy meeting last year on a Parker Transport Yamaha at Bishopscourt in Co Down

Emotional tributes for riders killed in Oulton Park British Supersport crash

Fundraising Photographer of the Year 2013 Colin Watson being awarded at RNLI HQ in Poole.

Portaferry RNLI honours 'passionate photographer' Colin Watson with plaque

Oran McConville

Tributes paid to Oran McConville who let 'light laughter and love' touch people

13-year-old Tiarnán Trainor who has sadly passed away in a quad bike crash in Co Armagh

Tributes paid to 13-year-old boy who dies in quad bike crash in Co Armagh

Commander Campbell from Funeral Times

Tributes have poured in after the death of Commander Peter Campbell aged 97

Jackie Hewitt

Jackie Hewitt: Tributes paid to Shankill Road 'community activist'

Peter McGrath operating as an Irish League referee in 2014. (Photo by Lorcan Doherty/PressEye)

Tributes pay respect to former Irish League referee as 'an absolute gentleman'

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