A BOOK of condolence for those who lost their lives in Sunday’s tragic events in Cookstown has been opened at Belfast City Hall. The Lord Mayor, Councillor Deirdre Hargey, joined representatives from all the political parties on Belfast City Council to open the book on Tuesday afternoon. It will be available for signing in the […]
Book of condolence opens in City Hall for Cookstown tragedy
Pic of the day, Tuesday March 19
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