Family of Victim Meets President | Belfast News

President Catherine Connolly met with Mary Travers’ sister Ann and brother Paul at Áras an Uachtaráin amid growing tension following a controversial photo of the President posing with Mary McArdle, the convicted killer of Mary Travers. The family expressed deep disappointment over the image, which sparked backlash and raised questions about reconciliation efforts. Despite the fallout, the meeting was framed as a “courtesy call” focused on honoring victims of the Troubles and advancing peace — with Ann praising the conversation and calling for greater recognition of trauma survivors. Paul, who flew in from Australia, joined his sister to voice their enduring pain and hope for remembrance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ea42fa00c1eb1014