The Sunday Worldhas lost a loyal dedicated journalist and friend.
Mr Colm MacGinty, Editor of the Sunday Worldsaid that Martin O'Hagan who was murdered in Lurgan last night was a brave reporter who served his newspaper with loyalty and distinction. "Martin was fearless in carrying out his duties and never ever shirked from a challenge, despite the fact that he had been threatened before. He was shot in the back and died in search of the truth. With him died a certain element of that truth," he said.
Mr Michael Brophy, Managing Director of the
Sunday World
said that the newspaper and its readers had lost a true gentleman who served them well."On behalf of all of us in the
Sunday World
, I extended our deepest sympathy to his wife Marie, his family, friends and colleagues."Mr Gavin O'Reilly, Chief Executive Independent News and Media said he was shocked and horrified that a journalist was murdered in cold blood in front of his wife."Martin's death represents a blow to democracy and civilisation. Nothing can justify this attack. I express my deepest condolences to Martin's wife Marie and his family," Mr O'Reilly said.