20/03/2017 BBC Newsline

29th of March. That's all from the BBC's news at six. We now

This is BBC Newsline and these are the headlines this Monday

evening: The death of the Derry City football captain Ryan McBride

at the age of 27 - a city mourns one of its own.

The perfect example for any young player coming through at 14 or 15.

Ryan never gave later 9%. This former soldier appears in court

charged over the killing of a man The Prime Minister is heading

in our direction but her visit is more about Brexit

than the talks here at Stormont. can't be discharged

from local hospitals. A mystery no more -

a family's link to portraits found Best dad - best captain - Rory

and the boys in green ensure that A weather warning comes into force

this evening for both snow and ice. The overnight showers

will turn increasingly wintry Just a day after seeing him lead his

team to another league victory, Ryan McBride's family

are planning his funeral. The sudden death of the captain

of Derry City Football club at the age of 27 has shocked

the world of football and beyond. The Irish President

Michael D Higgins was among Here's our northwest

reporter, Keiron Tourish. He was a warrior on the field

of play and a quiet, Ryan McBride only ever wanted

to play for his hometown club and was delighted to be given

the captain's armband two years ago. He died suddenly at his home

in the Brandywell last night. It's right next to the stadium where

he turned out for the Candystripes. A popular player who

was highly respected. We keep saying through adversity

we get stronger but, you know, this will be a difficult one

for everybody in the city He was just a perfect

example to any young player coming through at 14,

15, he never gave 99%. The club's chief executive says

contract negotiations with Ryan McBride were always

straightforward as he was a passionate fan

of the club as a young boy. Our main man, Captain fantastic,

old superlatives you use or all for him, 100%,

call it what you want, he was our man and we are devastated

as a football family. He was turning into the best

defender in Irish league football. He could only see him getting

better. It is so sad that his life has been cut short.

The Football Association of Ireland will remember Ryan McBride

with a tribute at the World Cup qualifier against Wales

The FAI said Irish football was in mourning.

Michael D Higgins led the tributes, which have come from football

clubs and former players across Ireland and beyond.

While Derry City fans reflect on a huge loss, the wider community will

reflect as well. He is only a young man with a big

career in front of him, coming from a lovely family, and he dies. The

community is deeply hurt and deeply aware of the fragility of life. It's

not always easy. Steve

A former soldier has been in court charged over the killing

Dennis Hutchings, who is now 75, was the senior soldier

in a patrol which shot dead John Pat Cunningham, near Benburb.

Our south-east reporter Gordon Adair was in the court.

43 years after his patrol shot dead a man with learning difficulties,

Dennis Hutchings finds himself in court. John Pat Cunningham had the

mental age of a child aged between six and ten. His family say he had a

fear of men in uniform and it was perhaps best that prompted him to

take the fateful decision to run away from an army patrol he

encountered. The preliminary inquiry will decide

whether or not to send Dennis Hutchings for a full trial. Among

the witnesses were a former military policeman who was first on the

scene. The former military policeman told

the court that on the day in question he had seized a rifle at

the scene from a soldier. He was asked why he had done this and he

said this was normal practice when you suspect it weapon

had been fired. Asked why he suspected as particular weapon had

been fired, he said, I was told it had been. He was asked who had told

him and he said the defendant. Summing up, the judge said that

Dennis Hutchings had shot a vulnerable and innocent man and all

this must be looked at by the court. A defence barrister said this was

the reversal of a burden of proof. The test for preliminary enquiries

such as this are to make sure that my car to ask if a jury could ever

bring in a guilty verdict if properly constructed and the

judgment was that they couldn't. Brexit next and the Prime Minister

is to visit Northern Ireland ahead of triggering Article 50

of the Lisbon Treaty which will happen on the

Wednesday of next week. Theresa May was in Wales today

on the start of a UK. Our political editor

Mark Devenport is at Stormont. Downing Street says

the Prime Minister wants to engage and listen to people -

what do we expect from the trip? We haven't been given details about

where she will be going but the message she will deliver in Wales

and probably here is that she wants Brexit to work for the whole of the

UK and all parts of the UK to benefit from its opportunities.

There may be some politicians that agree with her but there were many

who campaigned against Brexit. At the talks today, Sinn Fein were the

only party to comment and speak to the media and Michelle O'Neill said

that if she gets to meet Theresa May, she will give her a very

forthright message. The people here reported in the

majority to remain in the European Union is at the British government

acting against the wishes of a group of people here. Apparently Theresa

May is coming later in the week and we want to deliver that message to

her, this is not good news, this is bad news for Northern Ireland.

The interparty talks aimed at restoring the executive, what's been

happening? The bilateral meetings continue on

such issues as the Irish language. No particular son of a breakthrough

with one week to go before the formal deadline of restoring

devolution, March 27. Every day in Northern Ireland around

120 people have to stay in hospital because there isn't a suitable care

package for them in the community. This so-called bed blocking could be

costing the health service over After breaking her help, this

86-year-old was sent to the independent care home to recuperate,

funded by the Belfast health trust. It meant she wasn't left in

hospital. The minute I was wheeled in, the

atmosphere hit me. Home sweet home. The atmosphere and the homeliness

and the friendliness and the food, my God the food is wonderful. And I

was hungry for my food, I was hungry in the morning getting up for my

breakfast. Every day, 120 people cannot be

discharged from hospital because there is not enough caves

facilities. It is -- care facilities. It is hoped this type of

facility will be more efficient. It is definitely in demand because

there are difficulties with packages of kid at home and obviously the

more independent someone is the less help they will need in the

community. Those 65 and over are expected to

increase in numbers by 2025 saw demand will rise.

Despite government attempts to use less independent care and the gap to

people in their own homes, that has slowed down and it is speculated

that is because there is not enough people to fill the jobs.

In the past three years, we have gone through for health ministers.

They need to have a consistent, constant approach to that reform and

we need to do that now. We cannot wait. Well a range of

community care services are offered, judging by waiting lists, demand is

outstripping supply. A House of Commons committee has

recommended that the government consider introducing a tax break

for the local tourism industry. Those involved in the likes

of attractions and hospitality would like to see the VAT rate more

than halved to match what's paid by similar

businesses in the Republic. Here's our Economics and business

editor John Campbell. The local tourism sector has been on

the up for more than 20 years. Attractions like this have helped

grow it into a wealthy business. Tourism businesses south of the

border pay just 9% VAT. Business year pay 20%. EU law generally

events member countries from varying VAT rates across the regions. That

means at present the government cannot get Northern Ireland tourism

a special deal but after Brexit there will be more flexibility and

there therefore the potential for a tax cut.

What the government to look closely at the benefits that the Republic of

Ireland appear to have gained when it cut its rate of VAT on tourism.

It seems to have done a great deal of good there. Not just to look at

the immediate cost per don't get the benefits over the immediate and

long-term. The tourism trade has been asking

for this for a long time. It says experience shows and make a real

difference. They have seen employment grow by

excess of 6000 jobs. We could mirror that in Northern Ireland. It also

makes is more attractive Europe-wide.

It is not just the EU that is a barrier to this. It suggests any

reduction in tax revenue is matched by a reduction in money storm and

gets from Westminster. It will be be prepared to make this

a priority compared to the other issues they are facing?

Just what extra support and incentives it needs will be a matter

for the next executive. On this day one year ago five people

lost their lives when their car slid off the pier at Buncrana in

County Donegal. With the help of a bystander,

a four-month-old baby girl was saved as the vehicle submerged

into the water. Enda McClafferty has been speaking

to bereaved family and friends. It has become a place of pilgrimage.

A place where people come to remember that tragic day when a

family trip to the seaside ended with five lives lost. Ruth Daniels,

her 14-year-old daughter Jody Lee, together with Sean McGrotty and his

sons, 12-year-old Mark and Evan, who was eight, died that day. They were

the mother, sister, partner and Sons of Louise. The only survivor was her

daughter, Rionaghac-Ann. I was so close to both of them. I

miss them every day. It has been hard. I told people I was coming

back a couple of days after and they told me to take a few weeks.

They were my biggest fans. For his oldest sister, Louise, it has been a

heartbreaking 12 months but she has drawn strength from those who were

on the pier that day. We have been there as we can be

whenever the needs may arise. We have helped them to come back to the

area. We have become good friends over the period.

Louise has dedicated much of her time to raising awareness of

muscular dystrophy, a condition her son lived with every day. That

dedication has impressed many, including the man who raised the

alarm that night and is still recovering with the help of medical

service staff. I don't know how anybody can cope

with what she has had to cope with and keep her chin up and go on

trying to raise money for muscular dystrophy. She is a real hero.

Today, classmates of Jodie Lee remember their friend.

It is still quite difficult process that she is gone but we had a lovely

mass this morning and put some hearts on a tree.

It a lovely Mars to remember Jodie and remember how beautiful and happy

she was. It was a tragedy that touched so

many and donates friends and family will gather in the church where they

were laid to rest. In September we had the story

of the mystery portraits which were found in the attic

of a former poor house Six months on, we can tell you that

two of the paintings have been reunited with a family who travelled

thousands of miles to see them. Absolutely incredible.

They came from Canada and America to find out more about the Belfast

residents. My goodness!

The moment Hamilton Hutchison is presented with two paintings of his

great uncle. We lost track of him in 1919 when

his wife died and I looked in the Belfast treat directories and can't

see what happened a few years after that but after that is a mystery.

I visited him here for a short while but could not get him to talk or

give any background as to how, when? When researching the family tree led

them to Clifton house, the staff realised they had something special

and told the family they needed to visit because among 27 Mr Reid

portraits in the attic where these two of uncle Tom. -- Mr Reid

portraits -- mystery. It has been great to be able to

reunite Hamilton and Hillary with their portraits.

Tom Hodgson was one of Clifton house's most well-known residents.

He left here until a remarkable 110 years old when he died in 1965.

So he will make his journey across the Atlantic along with this

remarkable story about how he was reunited with his long lost

relatives. Before we go to sport a look ahead

to tomorrow's programme. Tomorrow, we reveal the story of a

Belfast man who confessed to the police in 1885 that he was a serial

child abuser but never faced justice. We found him living here in

northern Canada. More on that exclusive story

from Kevin Magee on BBC Newsline Sport is next with Mark Sidebottom

and yet more tributes following the sudden death of Derry

city captain Ryan McBride. Kieron Tourish's

report at the top of the programme

spoke of a city, a club Patrick Nelson said the extended

football family on the island offered his and the teams

condolences on behalf of the FAI. I didn't know the young lad

personally myself but James Maclean is a very good friend of hers and is

devastated by the news. Obviously his family is as well. It's a real

tragic event. It puts football and sports in some sort of perspective

anyway. "A giant of a player,

a giant of a leader and a giant of a man" is how fans summed him up

- Ryan McBride who has died suddenly At such times it seems a little

hollow that sporting life goes on but it must and it does -

over the weekend Rory Bests captaincy was crucial as Ireland

denied England back to back It was the last thing England wanted

to do. Enforced smiles couldn't hide his disappointment of failing to win

back-to-back grand slams and their record run was officially over. The

Irish side were ready to rattle the visitors from the word go. They

dictated the early exchanges in front of a sold-out and the vocal

crowd. This penalty kick count early nerves and then the captain, Rory

Best, led from the front. Ian Henderson stretched his way over the

line to score the only try of the game.

After wheels, we knew that the championship was gone but what we

could do was stopping in getting the Grand Slam and that is what we did.

Their record run was just the cherry on top. We wanted to try and match

them and beat them and the boys did that well.

We felt we have stuttered and started in the championship which,

with the competitors we have, is disappointing. We wanted to finish

with a performance we knew we were capable of.

The fans played their part as the English Roses wilted. Eddie Jones'

finishers may have left Dublin with the trophy but it was the Irish that

left with the pride. Next stop New York city -

Conor McGregor walked him into the ring and Michael Conlan

then walked all over his opponent - the Belfast man's professional debut

ended in a third round stoppage fuelling yet more hype -

BBC Newsline's Thomas Kane was ringside at the fabled Madison

square garden venue. This was the moment to savour for

Michael Conlon and his family. You only get one and Debbie and the

Belfast boxer certainly did it in style.

Who can get Conor McGregor to walk died with him on his debut? It just

shows the kind of country that Ireland is. To have those type of

people come to your debut just shows the party you are on. I feel I am

destined for greatness and hopefully I can keep it going.

When are we going to see you at home?

The first week in December. Boxing is coming back. Why do you

feel that? I know it's coming back because it's

had its ups and downs. In boxing, a fighter in his

professional debut is not launched this way, as the main event, but he

deserves it. He is going to change the face of boxing and be a real

worldwide star. Michael Conlon is up and running as

a professional after a truly unforgettable debut. He leaves year

after adding to his growing reputation on both sides of the

Atlantic but knows he has to be patient in the pro ranks as he

realises his dream of making it to the top of the sport.

Of course it was a bumper weekend of sport - with Gaelic games -

international hockey a milestone in the Irish league all

featuring prominently - Nigel Ringland's round up begins

with the All Ulster Allianz national football league meeting

Donegal ended Tyrone's unbeaten start. This point from Ryan McCue

help them when the Derby 12-6. It was their first win in the top

division for 13 years. Johnny McKee scored the winning penalty here.

Next up will be a trip to Johannesburg in July for the World

Cup qualification. The Blues moved within four points

of the league leaders. This was the pick of the goals from the 3-2 win

which widen the gap between the sides to 14 points.

Leaders Crusaders play Ballinmallard this evening at Seaview and it's

been confirmed that their captain Colin Coates will miss

the rest of the season - he requires surgery

I've got a couple of photographs that really sum up the difference in

the weather. One walker but looking in different directions. I got

caught in a dramatic hailstone. Tonight it is all about the wintry

showers working their way through the West and that could mean 1-3

centimetres of snow. The weather warning is in place. Ice could be

the biggest issue. It will be a real challenge for the gritting teams to

get salt down between the showers so take extra care. Another day of

wintry showers tomorrow they will be working their way and from the West.

There will be an issue just about everywhere in the morning but those

showers will increasingly become confined to the northern half of

Northern Ireland. The chance of some brightness on the east coast. As we

go over night, Tuesday into Wednesday, we could see the coldest

part of the week. The reason is that the winds are dropping. Tonight we

have a breeze to keep things turning over but tomorrow night in the still

conditions that allows the cold air to develop. Temperatures recover

across the East somewhat. A few more showers in the eastern half and

drier and brighter in the West as we head through Wednesday. The ridge of

high pressure is building on and that will help temperatures recover

a little bit by the end of the week.