Newry's Black Santa celebrates 75th during sit-out

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Newry's Black Santa, John Dalzell pictured with James McCaffrey from the Southern Area Hospice

Newry's Black Santa's celebrating his birthday today (Wednesday) on the fifth day of his annual charity sit out.

John Dalzell, who turned seventy-five, has raised one point three eight million pounds for the Southern Area Hospice over the past twenty-five years.

He told Q Radio why he'll continue to be involved even though this will be his last sit-out, click below to listen.

John's in Marcus Square from eight to six, until Christmas Eve, and has collection points at Fiveways, B&Q and The Quays.
 

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