Group director of leading Magherafelt firm appointed the new High Sheriff

Pictured are Lord Lieutenant of Londonderry, Alison Millar, the new High Sheriff of County Londonderry, Ian Henry MBE and Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Tanya Stirling.placeholder image
Pictured are Lord Lieutenant of Londonderry, Alison Millar, the new High Sheriff of County Londonderry, Ian Henry MBE and Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Tanya Stirling.

Ian Henry officially accepted the Chain of Office at a ceremony, held in Council’s Civic Headquarters Cloonavin, on Tuesday

The Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Tanya Stirling, has offered her best wishes to the newly appointed High Sheriff of County Londonderry, Ian Henry MBE.

Ian officially accepted the Chain of Office at a ceremony, held in Council’s Civic Headquarters Cloonavin, on Tuesday, January 7.

Attendees also present were the outgoing High Sheriff, Linda Steele, and Lord Lieutenant of County Londonderry, Alison Millar.

A group director at leading construction firm Henry Brothers in Magherafelt, the newly appointed High Sheriff is past President and current board member of the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Ian was awarded an MBE in 2023, in recognition of his outstanding contribution and services to the economy and charity in Northern Ireland.

Speaking after the handover, Councillor Stirling said: “I am delighted to see Ian appointed to the role of High Sheriff. I wish him every success for the year ahead, and I have no doubt he will be a fantastic ambassador for the Borough.”

 

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