Northern Ireland

Premature baby boy who beat the odds set for Christmas dinner at home

Iarla Ace spent 18 weeks in hospital and underwent five surgeries after being born at 25 weeks weighing just 1lb 10oz.

14-month-old Iarla Ace at his familys’ home in Castlecaulfield near Dungannon, Co Tyrone
14-month-old Iarla Ace at his familys’ home in Castlecaulfield near Dungannon, Co Tyrone (Liam McBurney/PA)
By David Young, PA