Tributes paid as Derry priest, Father Paddy O’Kane, sadly passes away 

Tributes have been paid following the death of well-known Derry priest, Father Paddy O'Kane.

Father O'Kane, orginally from Culdaff, had been PP of the Holy Family Parish in the Ballymagroarty area of Derry for many years. He was also a former Derry News columnist. 

Announcing his sudden death on Facebook, the Parish of The Three Patrons said: "Father Paddy was well loved and respected near and far for his loving and wholehearted dedication to his priestly ministry and pastoral care to so many people, especially in times of trouble and great suffering.

"We will miss his words of wisdom, kind heart and good humour.

"May the Lord reward his good and faithful service and bring him the perfect peace he longed for."

Father O'Kane's funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.