'We Are Overloaded: haemochromatosis seen through our eyes,' is a collaborative project by Haemochromatosis UK and Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Cathal McNaughton.
It explores the real, lived experiences of people affected by genetic haemochromatosis, an iron overload disorder – commonly known as ‘the Celtic Curse’.
Through striking photography and personal stories, the exhibition aims to raise awareness, encourage understanding, and gives a voice to those living with this often misunderstood condition.
Its opening comes as the charity Haemochromatosis UK begins to offer free genetic testing to selected postcodes in Portadown, Magherafelt, Ballymena and Irvinestown.
The exhibition runs until Friday, March 20.
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Posing happily at the launch of the photo exhibition are from left, Nicola Gilmour, David Macrory and Mark Gilmour. PT03-253. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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Pictured at the exhibition launch are from left, Jolene Haddock, Mary Haddock, Councillor Paul Duffy and Councillor Kevin Savage. PT03-242. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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A cheque for £800 was presented to the Haemochromatosis UK charity from Banbridge Bowling Club at the launch of the photo exhibition in the Millennium Court, Portadown. Pictured at the presentation are from left, Lord Mayor of ABC Council, Alderman Stephen Moutray; Neil Irwin, Haemochromatosis UK; Finbar Polin, Banbridge Bowling Club and Haemochromatosis UK volunteer, and Mrs Myrtle Moutray, Lady Mayoress. PT03-243. Photo: TONY HENDRON
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Pictured at the launch of the We are Overloaded exhibition in the Millennium Court, Portadown. Photo: TONY HENDRON