A group of concerned Fermanagh people were among those who attended the large rally in Belfast city centre last Saturday afternoon calling for justice for Noah Donohoe.

Young Noah Donohoe (14) died in unknown circumstances in June, 2020. He was found dead, naked in a storm drain in north Belfast, six days after he went missing.

The group of 16 Fermanagh people travelled to the Belfast rally on a bus organised by Tina McDermott from Newtownbutler, departing from Lisnaskea.

Like thousands of others who attended the rally in solidarity with the Donohoe family on Saturday, the group of local Fermanagh people felt deeply compelled to stand with them and call for answers over Noah's death.

Speaking to this newspaper, Tina said: “As soon as I heard the rally was happening, I decided to get [local supporters of] 'Noah’s Army' in Fermanagh together.”

The protest took place outside Belfast City Hall and included speakers from a number of political parties, with the final speaker Noah's mother, Fiona.

Tina said: “I was moved by the case from day one when he disappeared. I had taken a interest and was checking to see if he had been found yet [at the time].”

Making reference to the Donohoe family's fight for answers and justice for their son, Tina said: “Parents need to unite behind Fiona – I will be there for her, and all the people [will be]. People need to know Noah’s story."

Noah's family, including his mother Fiona, are awaiting further findings in an inquest to be held later this year. They hope to find answers to some of the questions surrounding Noah’s death through the inquest process, and have called for police files relating to the investigation to be released in full.

A public interest immunity (PII) certificate has been signed by Secretary of State, Shailesh Vara, following an application by the PSNI. Coroner Joe McCrisken will make a final decision on the PII application ahead of Noah’s inquest, scheduled for November 28.

Given the public interest in Noah's death, which shocked people all over the island, Tina and others have not ruled out the potential of holding a demonstration in Fermanagh in support of justice for Noah and the Donohoe family in their quest for answers.