Tributes paid as popular Derry tour guide George Ryan sadly passes away

Tributes have been paid for popular Derry tour guide, George Ryan, who passed away peacefully yesterday (February 1) at the Foyle Hospice, surrounded by all of his loving family and friends.

George was a much loved and renowned Bogside History Tour Guide.

The Maldron Hotel Derry paid tribute to a "great friend." They wrote: "It is with great sadness that we share the news that the wonderful George Ryan of Bogside Tours sadly passed away yesterday.

"We have not only lost a fantastic tour guide for the City but the Maldron has lost such a great friend who was always certain to call in for a pint and a great chat with all of the staff.

"I am certain that everyone who crossed George’s path would have nothing but kind words and be able to share some of the brilliant stories he shared with you all.

"Our condolences go out to all of George’s family and friends and especially his fellow tour guides of Bogside Tours, we will miss you George."

Others took to social media to pay their respects to the Derry "legend" and a "warm and peaceful" man.

George’s remains will be reposing at his brother Liam’s residence, 61 Ederowen Park from 3:30pm this afternoon (Thursday February 2).

The funeral will be leaving from there on Saturday February 4 at 9:20am for 10am Requiem Mass in Our Lady Of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. Burial will take place immediately afterwards in the City Cemetery.