“Kidso” Reilly

Thomas “Kidso” Reilly was brother of Jim Reilly of Stiff Little Fingers and working as road manager for Bananarama when killed on the Springfield Road on August 9, 1983. Ian Thain, of the Light Infantry regiment, was convicted of his murder. Thain served less than three years before being released and rejoining the army (like Lee Clegg). (Guardian) “Always remembered by his friends – Trinity Lodge Celtic Supporters Club.” “Our love is on the wing/We had dreams and songs to sing” is from the song The Fields Of AthenryArdmonagh Gardens, Belfast. Previously seen in 2001.

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