Funeral of trailblazing Derry journalist Nell McCafferty to take place on Friday
The veteran author, feminist and campaigner died in the early hours of this morning in a nursing home in County Donegal
The funeral of trailblazing Derry journalist Nell McCafferty will take place on Friday.
The veteran author, feminist and campaigner died in the early hours of this morning in a nursing home in County Donegal.
Tributes have flooded in since her death.
Leading the tributes, President of Ireland Michael D Higgins described Nell McCafferty as a 'pioneer' who had 'a unique gift in stirring people’s consciousness'.
Taoiseach Simon Harris described "fierce, fearless and fiery" campaigner who “suffered no fools”.
"If she was in the room or in the debate, you knew about it," he said.
"Her passion and wrath was not scattergun, it had a laser-like focus on calling out inequality and injustice. She suffered no fools but had a kindness and warmth for many. Her wit and Derry turn of phrase made her impossible to ignore.
SDLP leader and Foyle MP Colum Eastwood described her as “an icon”.
“Very sorry to hear about the death of Nell McCafferty. A mould breaker and establishment shaker, she spoke truth to power like only a Derry woman could,” he said.
“An icon for so many people across Ireland. Nell will be sadly missed but her activism will endure.”
Nell’s remains will be reposing at her sister Carmel's residence, 43 Belmont Crescent from 3.30pm this afternoon, Wednesday, August 21.
Funeral leaving from there on Friday, August 23 at 11.45am for 12.30pm Requiem Mass in St. Columba's Church, Longtower. A private cremation will take place afterwards in Lakelands Crematorium, Co. Cavan.
Wake house will be private from 10pm in the evenings.
Nell’s Requiem Mass can be streamed live via the link; https://longtowerchurch.org/webcam/
No flowers please, donations in lieu if desired to The Foyle Hospice c/o the immediate family or Mr. Kieran Connor, McClafferty Funeral Directors, Unit 3a, Rathmor Business Pk, Derry, BT48 0LZ.