Former UUP MP Rev Martin Smyth dies aged 94
Former Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) MP Rev. Martin Smyth has passed away at the age of 94. Smyth represented the Belfast South constituency in parliament and also served as the Grand Master of the Orange Lodge during the Troubles, a period of significant political and sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland. Smyth's political career spanned several decades, and he was known for his staunch unionist beliefs and his involvement with the Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organization. He played a prominent role in the political and social landscape of Northern Ireland during a tumultuous time in the region's history. While the article does not provide further details about Smyth's life and legacy, his passing marks the end of an era and the loss of a significant figure in Northern Ireland's political and cultural history.
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