TRIBUTES have been paid to a man with a “heart of gold” after he was found dead at an Antrim house.
Stephen Clarke, 47, and Sean Benson, 37, were found dead at a house in Belfast on Thursday.
The PSNI are investigating the incident and awaiting toxicology reports.
And a local boxing club have now paid tribute to member Stephen Clarke, affectionately known as Chips.
City of Belfast Boxing Academy shared a post to social media to remember the dad-of-two.
They said: “The club and all of its coaches and members would like to share our sincerest condolences and deep sadness following the death of one of our boxers and coaches, Stephen ‘Chips’ Clarke.
“It may seem cliché to say, but Chips genuinely lit up every room he walked into, and there was never a dull or boring session at the club whenever he was around.
“He always made sure ever had a laugh, pushed themselves to the limits, and left with a smile on their faces.
“Chips himself always tried his hardest, no matter what was thrown at him, and we have all been left with so many happy memories of the guy who truly had a heart of gold.
They added: “Words cannot express how much we will miss Chips, especially now knowing that he will never walk through the doors again, but one thing is for sure – no one that ever crossed his path in the club, will ever forget him.
“We would most of all like to share all of our thoughts and love with his family and those closest to him.”
And the comments were flooded with tribute for the beloved granddad.
One friend wrote: “Very sad he was a good guy will be missing him like mad and he was a good coach and friend he will be missed.”
Another added: “So sorry to hear this, Stephen was a wee gentleman, wouldn’t have passed without saying hello, may he rest in eternal peace, back in the arms of his lovely mammy.”
Another pal said: “So sad. Chips loved boxing and loved that wee club he always spoke to me about the club.”
The Boxing Club has set up a GoFundMe to raise money to help Stephen’s family cover funeral and memorial costs.
Asking people to donate whatever they can they remembered their “beloved coach and boxer”.
In the two days since the fundraiser was set up it has already exceeded its goal.
Just over £200 more than the original target has been raised coming in at £1,280.
The donations have been made by 32 kind people in remembrance of Stephen.
NINE young men were found inside a freight container at Rosslare Europort today.
An investigation has been launched following the incident in Wexford.
Nine people were discovered in a shipping container at Rosslare Europort this morning at approximately 10.30am.
Gardai were alerted to the scene following reports of a number of people inside the container.
Emergency services rushed to the scene where they located nine men who were then assessed by medical personal.
Eight of the men were deemed to be in good health.
One man was brought to hospital where he is receiving further assessment.
His condition is believed to be non-life threatening.
The men, who are not believed to be seriously injured, have since been transferred to Wexford General Hospital to be medically assessed.
The men, understood to be originally from eastern Africa, are believed to have been in the container for up to four days.
Cops believe the men gained access to the container in France on Thursday and spent four days inside prior to being discovered.
The Garda National Immigration Bureau is supporting the cop probe into the discovery.
A garda spokesperson said: “An Garda Síochána at Wexford Garda Station have commenced an investigation following the discovery of nine people in a shipping container at Rosslare Europort at approximately 10:30am this morning Monday, 27th January 2025.
“Gardaí were alerted to the presence of a number of people inside a shipping container at Rosslare Europort.
“Gardaí and emergency services located the nine males and they have been assessed by medical personnel.
“Eight have been deemed to be in good health while one male is receiving further medical assessment at a hospital in the south east of the country for non-life threatening injuries.
“Gardaí attached to Wexford Garda Station, supported by the Garda National Immigration Bureau, are investigating all of the circumstances of this incident.
“Anyone with any information in relation to this discovery is asked to contact Wexford Garda Station 053-9165200, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 66 11 or any Garda Station.”
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