Unveiling of blue plaque in honour of composer and teacher Redmond Friel

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Graham Warke, has said it was a privilege to attend the unveiling of a plaque in honour of Redmond Friel at Chapel Road Primary School at the weekend.
Friends, family and former pupils​ of Redmond Friel, including Phil Coulter, with the Mayor Graham Warke at the unveiling of the plaque.Friends, family and former pupils​ of Redmond Friel, including Phil Coulter, with the Mayor Graham Warke at the unveiling of the plaque.
Friends, family and former pupils​ of Redmond Friel, including Phil Coulter, with the Mayor Graham Warke at the unveiling of the plaque.

The blue plaque in honour of the musician, composer and teacher Redmond Friel was organised by the Ulster History Circle.

Mayor Warke said: “It was an honour and a pleasure for me to attend the unveiling of this plaque to commemorate and celebrate the life of Redmond Friel who is known across our city and well beyond for his dedicated work as a musician, composer and teacher.

“It shows how deep of an impact that Mr Friel had on so many lives.

“I was also so pleased to meet members of his family who I know are deeply appreciative of this mark of respect for his life.”