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The inquest into the tragic death of Noah Donohoe, a 14-year-old schoolboy from Belfast, has revealed the distressing phone call made by his mother to police on the night he disappeared. Noah’s body was discovered in a storm drain in north Belfast on 27 June 2020, six days after he went missing. A post-mortem examination confirmed drowning as the cause of death. Noah attended St Malachy’s College on the Antrim Road.
During the call, Noah’s mother, Fiona Donohoe, pleaded urgently with the police, saying, “My son is 14, he has not come home yet.” She expressed her deep concern about his wellbeing, explaining that he had not been himself recently and stressing that she was “concerned for his safety.” She also mentioned that Noah had been “up and down” emotionally in the week leading up to his disappearance.
Fiona described how Noah had been unusually affectionate and helpful, often giving her “massive hugs” and engaging with a book titled *12 Rules for Life* by Jordan Peterson, which he “hasn’t taken out of his hands.” She confided in the operator that her instincts told her that something was wrong, and she was “extremely concerned” about his mental health, having sought counselling for him. The call lasted about 25 and a half minutes, during which Fiona’s distress was palpable. Toward the end, she lovingly described Noah as “a good soul” who had “never given her any bother,” and expressed gratitude when assured police would look for him.
Ahead of the inquest, a jury was sworn in, comprising 11 members—nine men and two women—with four additional reserves. The jury selection process was directed by Mr Justice Rooney and involved a rigorous screening of about 100 potential jurors. This number was whittled down in stages until the final jury was selected by ballot. Fiona Donohoe was present as the jurors took their oath, with Mr Justice Rooney acknowledging the emotional weight of the day for her. He provided the jury with an overview of Noah’s disappearance and death, emphasizing the importance of basing their verdict solely on evidence presented during the inquest. The proceedings are ongoing.
Noah went missing on 21 June 2020 after cycling from his home on Fitzroy Avenue in south Belfast to the Shore Road in north Belfast. He was last seen at approximately 18:00 BST that same day. His disappearance triggered a large-scale search involving hundreds of volunteers across Belfast. His mother has since spearheaded a prominent campaign seeking answers and justice regarding his death, supported by her family and solicitor Niall Murphy. At a preliminary hearing last year, her counsel Brenda Campbell KC stated that Fiona Donohoe was determined to have “a full and fearless” inquest into her son’s death
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