Blair Mayne's performances made a big impression, with one match report describing how he played with "ruthless efficiency, covering the ground at an extraordinary speed for a man of his build ...

Blair 'Paddy' Mayne was one of the original SAS soldiers in the Second World War He is one of Northern Ireland's most famous soldiers - a war hero, rugby international and the subject of dozens of ...

Al Carns said the military service of Lieutenant Colonel Blair ‘Paddy’ Mayne, a highly decorated war hero from Newtownards, Co Down, will be looked at to “provide an answer once and for all”.

Mrs Lockhart stated Blair Mayne’s bravery is “etched into the DNA of British special forces”, while Mr Swann said: “Some might say that it’s too late, that we can’t rewrite history ...

Highly decorated SAS soldier Blair Mayne was born in the historic Mountpleasant house in Newtownards in 1915. However, the history of Mayne's former home stretches back even further.

"If Blair Mayne hid aspects of his sexuality, it does not erode my respect for him, and his crucial role in the Second World War." slnews@belfast telegraph.co.uk. Daily Headlines Newsletter.

BBC's SAS Rogue Heroes tells the true story of the Special Air Services military group in the Second World War and the soldiers who led them, such as Lieutenant-Colonel David Stirling (Connor ...

“Blair Mayne was certainly a hero of mine as a young child, many years ago. His actions were those of a man who put others first, and who went above and beyond the call of duty.

A look at the life of Blair 'Paddy' Mayne 80 years on from the Lions tour of South Africa that made him a rugby legend.