PA Maglochlainn pictured at the Belfast Pride Parade in 2012

It is with the deepest regret that we let you know that our dear friend and colleague P A Maglochlainn has passed away.He had been a friend and mentor to many of us across the LGBT sector and his loss to the community is profound and felt deeply.

The Belfast Pride committee are deeply saddened by this loss.  PA was one of the original founders of Belfast Pride and has been involved in it’s organisation and running over the last 22 years. Just over two months ago, he joined us at the first Pride in Newry festival where he took part in the parade in his usual eccentric style.