McCartney sisters ‘icons of courage’

THE sisters and partner of murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney were last night hailed as “icons of courage” for their campaign for justice against his killers.

January’s fatal stabbing of the father-of-two by alleged IRA members caused public outrage and plunged the Northern peace process into deep crisis.

Mr McCartney’s sisters Claire, Donna, Catherine, Paula and Gemma as well as his partner Bridgeen Hagans last night accepted the first Michael Davitt Justice Award in Co Mayo.