Norman Irwin, who served in north Africa during the war, was Northern Ireland’s oldest man and a much-loved member of his community
‘Profound sadness’ as 107-year-old Second World War veteran dies
Norman Irwin, who served in north Africa during the war, was Northern Ireland’s oldest man and a much-loved member of his community
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Joe Smith News Reporter
16:52, 03 Sep 2026Updated 16:52, 03 Sep 2026
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