Funeral of former UDA leader takes place in Dundonald
Funeral of former UDA leader Andy Tyrie in Dundonald this morning. The former Loyalist leader passed away last weekend. PACEMAKER BELFAST. 22/05/2025
Funeral of former UDA leader Andy Tyrie in Dundonald this morning. The former Loyalist leader passed away last weekend. PACEMAKER BELFAST.
The funeral of former loyalist paramilitary leader Andy Tyrie has taken place in Dundonald this afternoon.
Family and friends of Tyrie gathered at Dundonald Presbyterian Church for the service which took place earlier following his death at the weekend aged 85.
Tyrie was one of the most prominent figures from the early years of the UDA.
He led the terror group from 1973 until 1988, when an attempt on his life led to him quitting.
Tyrie stepped away from politics and the public spotlight some time ago.
Funeral of former UDA leader Andy Tyrie in Dundonald this morning. The former Loyalist leader passed away last weekend. PACEMAKER BELFAST. 22/05/2025
His tinted glasses and thick moustache made him a recognisable figure during the 1970s and 1980s.
It is understood Tyrie had been ill for some time.
Andy Tyrie
Images from the service earlier showed family walking behind the hearse carrying Tyrie's coffin.
A funeral notice for Tyrie added that he 'passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his loving family'.
Funeral of former UDA leader Andy Tyrie in Dundonald this morning. The former Loyalist leader passed away last weekend. PACEMAKER BELFAST.
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"Cherished Husband of Agnes and much loved Dad of Dorothy (Cole), Andrew (Ann) and Linda (John),' it added.
'A very special Granda and Great Granda.
"At home with the Lord.'
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