Noah’s mother Fiona Donohoe, who has led a high-profile campaign for answers around her son’s death, has attended Belfast Coroner’s Court every day. Solicitor Niall Murphy (left) and Fiona Donohoe (third left), the mother of Noah Donohoe, outside Belfast Coroner’s Court on Monday (Liam McBurney/PA)A large pool of potential jurors were gathered this week. Mr Justice Rooney, who is presiding over proceedings, has considered questionnaires filled in by the potential jurors for their suitability to serve. A number of potential jurors have been excused for legitimate reasons, with work continuing to assess further excusals before a jury of 11 people is drawn by ballot. Her counsel, Brenda Campbell KC, told a preliminary hearing last year that Ms Donohoe wanted a “full and fearless” inquest into her son’s death.

Source: The Herald January 20, 2026 18:11 UTC