THE family of a late Ardoyne republican have raised £1,120 for local charity, Cancer Lifeline.

John 'The General' McAllister (69) passed away in June 2020 following a battle with the illness.

IN MEMORY: John 'The General' McAllister
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IN MEMORY: John 'The General' McAllister

The former republican prisoner was a dedicated activist before his illness took over.

Following a recent fundraiser in Ardoyne Working Men's Club, his family helped raise the fantastic amount for the charity in his memory with the event on Saturday, March 5.