Ivan (78) is Belfast’s favourite lollipop person!

Ivan Gibson is clearly someone who loves his work. A parishioner in Rathcoole, Diocese of Connor, Ivan has been helping children, parents and grandparents to cross the road outside Carnmoney Primary School for 16 years.

Top lollipop man Ivan Gibson outside Carnmoney Primary School where he has seen children safely across the road for 16 years.

And his commitment and daily good humour have not gone unnoticed, for Ivan, 78, was recently voted Belfast’s favourite lollipop person in a contest run by the Belfast Live website.

More than 3,000 names were put forward. The 10 who had the most nominations…


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