McCartneys win People of the Year honour

THE sisters and partner of murdered Belfast man Robert McCartney collectively won the overall award at the 31st annual ESB/Rehab People of the Year awards ceremony in Dublin on Saturday.

McCartneys win People of the Year honour
Mon, 19 Sep, 2005 - 01:00
Sean McCarthaigh

The five McCartney sisters and Robert's fiancée, Bridgeen Hagans, were chosen for the bravery they had shown in leading a campaign for justice for Robert despite widespread intimidation orchestrated by individuals with strong links with the IRA.

The citation read: "For their courage and dignity in seeking justice for Robert McCartney in the face of a protracted campaign of intimidation."

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