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12/08/2011
Kelly's Eye Closes
A Belfast centenarian and life-long journalist has died.
James Kelly, who was born in the Falls Road area in 1911, was regarded as a seminal figure within journalism in Northern Ireland and who virtually 'died in harness' having had his final opinion piece published in his home paper, the Irish News on his birthday on 14 May this year.
In a recent BBC NI TV interview, he recalled visiting Dublin as a young boy in the aftermath of the 1916 Easter Rising and in his professional capacity, went on to cover the most significant moments in Northern Ireland's history, from the Belfast blitz to the Good Friday Agreement.
James Kelly (pictured) officially retired in 1983 but continued to write a regular column for the Irish News every Saturday.
He died this week and the Sinn Fein President and Louth TD, Gerry Adams extended his condolences: "James Kelly was a journalistic institution in Belfast.
"Throughout his long career he covered some of the most momentous events in the history of the last century. It is quite remarkable that he continued working right up until his 100th birthday.
"I met James Kelly on many occasions over the years and I would wish to extend Sinn Fein condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at this sad time."
Party colleague and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has also paid tribute to veteran Belfast journalist James Kelly who passed away this wee.
"Over the years I met James Kelly on many occasions. As well as his longevity, filing his last copy on his 100th birthday, James Kelly will be remembered as a journalist with great integrity and decency.
"He represented a journalistic standard that is a benchmark for others to aspire to. I would wish to send my condolences to the Kelly family at this sad time," he said.
(BMcC/GK)
James Kelly, who was born in the Falls Road area in 1911, was regarded as a seminal figure within journalism in Northern Ireland and who virtually 'died in harness' having had his final opinion piece published in his home paper, the Irish News on his birthday on 14 May this year.
In a recent BBC NI TV interview, he recalled visiting Dublin as a young boy in the aftermath of the 1916 Easter Rising and in his professional capacity, went on to cover the most significant moments in Northern Ireland's history, from the Belfast blitz to the Good Friday Agreement.
James Kelly (pictured) officially retired in 1983 but continued to write a regular column for the Irish News every Saturday.
He died this week and the Sinn Fein President and Louth TD, Gerry Adams extended his condolences: "James Kelly was a journalistic institution in Belfast.
"Throughout his long career he covered some of the most momentous events in the history of the last century. It is quite remarkable that he continued working right up until his 100th birthday.
"I met James Kelly on many occasions over the years and I would wish to extend Sinn Fein condolences to his family, friends and colleagues at this sad time."
Party colleague and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has also paid tribute to veteran Belfast journalist James Kelly who passed away this wee.
"Over the years I met James Kelly on many occasions. As well as his longevity, filing his last copy on his 100th birthday, James Kelly will be remembered as a journalist with great integrity and decency.
"He represented a journalistic standard that is a benchmark for others to aspire to. I would wish to send my condolences to the Kelly family at this sad time," he said.
(BMcC/GK)
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