‘My son died, we have no answers, we have nothing’ - Noah Donohoe’s heartbroken mother, Fiona, appeals to the public to help her find the ‘answers’ to questions she has about her son’s disappearance and death

Noah went missing on June 21, 2020 and his body was discovered in a storm drain in north Belfast six days later.

A post-mortem was carried out last month and it concluded Noah’s cause of death was drowning.

However, the Donohoe family said the results of the post-mortem gave rise to more questions than answers.

On Sunday August 9, Noah’s mum Fiona Donohoe published an open message asking the public for help on social media.

“My son died... we have no answers... we have nothing,” wrote Fiona.

“Please start questioning why I have no answers - let’s all work together please - simply please ask why.”

Heartbroken mum, Fiona, also shared and asked people to sign petition demanding an investigation into how the PSNI handled the disappearance and death of her son.

On Tuesday August 11, Fiona along with other family members, launched Facebook and Twitter accounts to keep the memory of Noah alive.

However, the ‘MyNoah Donohoe’ Facebook profile appeared to have been deleted on Wednesday afternoon.

Then, on Wednesday afternoon, deputy First Minister, Michelle O’Neill, said she had met with Fiona Donohoe and her legal representatives.

“The death of 14 year-old Noah Donohoe was a tragedy which stunned us all and touched the hearts of everyone,” said Mrs. O’Neill.

“Our thoughts go first and foremost to Noah’s mother, Fiona, and to all who knew and loved him.

“I have met with Fiona and with her legal team and have told them I will leave no stone unturned to help them find the truth.

“Understandably, people are now looking for answers around the circumstances which surrounded Noah’s tragic death. In particular, the role of the PSNI in investigating Noah’s disappearance and his death has been questioned by some.

“The Senior Coroner has opened an inquest into Noah’s death, and a hearing date has been set for January 2021.”

Deputy First Minister O’Neill urged anyone with information to bring it forward immediately.

“I would appeal to anyone with any evidence or information in respect of Noah’s disappearance to bring this immediately to the PSNI, [email protected], Fiona Donohoe’s Solicitor, Niall Murphy or Relatives for Justice.

“I would also reiterate the family’s plea to the householders in the relevant Shore Road area, to secure any private CCTV from 21st June at around 6pm and bring it to Police, the Coroner or Noah’s representatives.

“I would further appeal for householders to take steps to ensure that any such CCTV does not overwrite itself, as that can be an automated technical setting on CCTV systems.

Mrs. O’Neill added: “All families are entitled to know the truth surrounding the deaths of their loved ones and this must be the case for the family of Noah Donohoe.

“I fully support Fiona and the Donohoe family in their search for the truth about the tragic death of Noah. I will not rest to she has all the answers surrounding the loss of her beautiful boy. Noah’s memory deserves nothing less.”

A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and death of Noah Donohoe on behalf of The Coroner.

“This is an ongoing Coronial Investigation and as such it would be inappropriate to comment any further.”