Climbing tragedy: Doctor's body expected home

The body of a Northern Ireland doctor killed in a climbing accident in New Zealand is expected to arrive in Belfast later today.

Wed, 26 Jan, 2005 - 07:18

The body of a Northern Ireland doctor killed in a climbing accident in New Zealand is expected to arrive in Belfast later today.

Donal Deery, aged 29, died two weeks ago as he tried to save his girlfriend Helen McClements who slipped as they climbed the South Island’s Southern Alps.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

NEWSLETTERS

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Michael Lyster remembered as ‘magic in human form’ at emotional memorial service

AI prompt chat bot. Search website to generate data, text or image. Man using computer with artificial intelligence app. Virtual

Mental health experts issue warning over AI 'therapy'

Spinal care taskforce has not met in over six months

Courts Heathrow Place: Northern Ireland Place: New Zealand Place: Belfast Place: South Island Place: southern Alps Place: Wanaka Place: Ligoniel Place: North Belfast Person: Donal Deery Person: Helen McClements Person: Monica Person: Deery Person: Deirde Person: McClements Person: Donal Organisation: Irish consulate

<p>Emergency services working at the scene of an explosion at Applegreen service station in the village of Creeslough in Co Donegal. Picture: Brian Lawless/PA Wire</p>

Planning granted for new petrol station next to site of Creeslough tragedy

READ NOW

Climbing tragedy: Doctor's body expected home

Planning granted for new petrol station next to site of Creeslough tragedy

Lunchtime News

Latest

Climbing tragedy: Doctor's body expected home

Continue reading for €5

Planning granted for new petrol station next to site of Creeslough tragedy

Lunchtime News

Latest

Most Read