New plaque honours medical pioneer

A PLAQUE marking the remarkable career of a Curran Road-born medical professional has been erected by Larne Historical Society.

A ceremony was held at 4 Barnhill Terrace - now 10 Curran Road - the birthplace of Sir Ivan Whiteside Magill, who was born on July 23, 1888.

This distinguished gentleman was internationally famous for his involvement in much of the innovation and development of modern anaesthetics. Many of the techniques and equipment he devoted are still in use today.

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