Death of Northern composer

The Northern Ireland-born composer, Ms Joan Trimble, has died aged 85

The Northern Ireland-born composer, Ms Joan Trimble, has died aged 85. Ms Trimble was possibly best known for her piano performances alongside her sister, Valerie.

She was also chairwoman of the Impartial Reporter, a local newspaper in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh.

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