A street in New York has been named after Irish LGBT rights campaigner Tarlach Mac Niallais. Mr Mac Niallais, who was originally from Belfast, died in April last year from a Covid-related illness.
At a ceremony last night, 'Tarlach MacNiallais Way' was unveiled as the new official name of the junction of 49th Street and 43rd Avenue in Queens, New York.
Mr MacNiallais moved to the US in the mid-1980s and became involved in the gay rights movement in New York. He also managed a project in Queens for people with learning difficulties.
Members of his family travelled from Ireland for last night's ceremony, including his nephew Gary Nellis. "We're very proud to be here and to be able to thank the people of the city of New York. "This is an