Pigeons released to mark Paddy's wartime bravery
The Dickin medal awarded to Paddy, Carnlough's most famous pigeon, was proudly on show at the re-launch of a children's book which aims to keep the remarkable story of the feathered hero alive.
Now in the ownership of Dubliner Kevin Spring, the medal was handed round those gathered in Larne Museum and Arts Centre for the re-launch of Paddy the Pigeon, written by Gail Seekamp.
Known as the animal's Victoria Cross, the medal was awaded to Paddy in commemoration of his heroism on D-Day.
See this week's Larne Times for full coverage of this special event.