Richard Yarr, originally from Upper Ballinderry, has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of the Co. Borough of Belfast.

In this honorary role, he will work to Dame Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle, His Majesties Lord Lieutenant, supporting her work in representing King Charles at a range of civic and community events.

He will also help with the assessment of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

Richard was awarded an MBE for Services to Music in Northern Ireland in 2022.

Richard Yarr, originally from Upper Ballinderry, has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of the Co. Borough of Belfast. Pic credit: Contributed by Richard Yarr

placeholder image — Richard Yarr, originally from Upper Ballinderry, has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of the Co. Borough of Belfast. Pic credit: Contributed by Richard Yarr

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“I’m really humbled to have been invited to carry out this important role and look forward to visiting many organisations, by way of supporting their amazing work,” he said. “Dame Fionnuala is inspirational and I know that I will also learn a lot from her.”

Richard is best known as presenter of BBC Radio Ulster’s Sunday requests show, Sounds Sacred.

He is Patron of the Northern Ireland Young Musician of the Year Competition and the Lagan Festival of Speech, Drama, Art and Song.