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Title: KBRT
Post by: Minus15 on May 11, 2026, 09:53:04 PM
Colin Bell has announced his retirement.
I couldn't find a thread for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

What a tremendous legacy for Kevin. An unbelievable charity that has helped so many.


Title: Re: KBRT
Post by: Armagh18 on May 11, 2026, 10:05:24 PM
Quote from: Minus15 on May 11, 2026, 09:53:04 PMColin Bell has announced his retirement.
I couldn't find a thread for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.

What a tremendous legacy for Kevin. An unbelievable charity that has helped so many.


 
Was mentioned in the good news thread but deserves a thread of its own. Hard to find the words for much good the trust has done for people going through awful times and obviously born out of such a tragedy for the Bell family.

The very best to Colin for the future.
Title: Re: KBRT
Post by: DaleCooper on May 11, 2026, 10:13:18 PM
Really good article from Cahir OKane and good summary of the impact they have made for so many.

For some reason I assumed he waa their only son, also had no idea they had a lift in Euromillions

https://www.irishnews.com/gaa/gaelic-football/cahair-okane-colin-and-eithne-bell-are-exceptional-human-beings-who-helped-thousands-of-others-carry-a-weight-they-knew-too-well-7QPYT25OKNF6PADDAVQYGHRMEE/
Title: Re: KBRT
Post by: AustinPowers on May 11, 2026, 10:30:32 PM
I thought KBRT was a  drug of some sort

The full name of the  charity would  have been  helpful

Anyway, they have done  great work over the years.

Will the charity be continuing ?
Title: Re: KBRT
Post by: thewobbler on May 11, 2026, 10:41:08 PM
Wonderful people who did wonderful things.

Here's hoping their successors can continue in the same mould.
Title: Re: KBRT
Post by: Tony Baloney on May 11, 2026, 10:51:31 PM
Quote from: AustinPowers on May 11, 2026, 10:30:32 PMI thought KBRT was a  drug of some sort

The full name of the  charity would  have been  helpful

Anyway, they have done  great work over the years.

Will the charity be continuing ?
Yes, existing staff will continue to keep it going.
Title: Re: KBRT
Post by: Puckoon on May 12, 2026, 04:33:38 AM
Thread deserves a much better title. The work of these folks in the wake of such loss, worry, and fear is immeasurable. The solace and comfort they have spread forth is the fabric of goodness.

Title: Re: KBRT
Post by: bannside on May 12, 2026, 07:14:03 AM
Superb article by Cahir.
Title: Re: KBRT
Post by: BigGreenField on May 12, 2026, 07:29:35 AM
Wonderful people who need nor want recognition

That article though should be read out by the Speaker at Stormont, Ceann Comhairle in the Dail and by the President on prime time tv.

Fair play to Cahir.