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‘Profound sadness’ at death of 107-year-old Second World War veteran
The Second World War veteran was honored for decades of voluntary work in Coleraine and received a British Empire Medal in 2025.
- On Thursday, the family of Norman Irwin announced the death of the 107-year-old, Northern Ireland's oldest man. Irwin was a proud Second World War veteran and community pillar in Coleraine.
- During the Second World War, Irwin served across North Africa and Italy with the Coleraine Battery, Royal Artillery and REME. He received the British Empire Medal last year for his service.
- Beyond his military service, Irwin helped found the local Rotary Club and Agivey Anglers Association. Alderman Richard Stewart described the Coleraine resident as a "true Coleraine legend," noting his warmth and wit.
- Mayor Dawn Huggins said Irwin was "held in such high esteem throughout the borough." His grandson, Chris Irwin, noted his passing marked "the end of an era" for the family.
- Tributes continue as Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone and others honor his life of service. The family intends to share funeral details in due course for the man they called "Papa.
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Tributes have been paid to World War 2 veteran Norman Irwin, who has died at the age of 107. Mr Irwin, who was Northern Ireland’s oldest man, served in north Africa during the war before going on to make a difference in his home town of Coleraine. He helped to form Coleraine Winemakers Club and […]
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