The former ‘Journal’ editor was joined by his family, friends and former colleagues in the Whittaker Suite for the launch of the book which recounts his time at the helm of the newspaper from the 1980s to the 2010s.
‘War, Peace and the Derry Journal’ by Pat McArt is available from all good books shops or directly from Colmcille Press. To order visit: https://www.colmcillepress.com/product-page/war-peace-and-the-derry-journal-by-pat-mcart
1. 'War, Peace and the Derry Journal' author Pat McArt pictured with his wife Rosie on Thursday night.
'War, Peace and the Derry Journal' author Pat McArt pictured with his wife Rosie on Thursday night. Photo: JMcC
2. Pat sharing a joke with Eamonn MacDermott, Raymond McCartney and guest speaker, Martin Cowley on Thursday night.
Pat sharing a joke with Eamonn MacDermott, Raymond McCartney and guest speaker, Martin Cowley on Thursday night. Photo: JMcC
3. Pat signing books for Francis Callaghan and former Derry Journal colleagues Eugene Duffy and Michael Wilson.
Pat signing books for Francis Callaghan and former Derry Journal colleagues Eugene Duffy and Michael Wilson. Photo: JMcC
4. Garbhan Downey, Colmcille Press, addressing the attendance at Thursday's book launch. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)
Garbhan Downey, Colmcille Press, addressing the attendance at Thursday's book launch. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: JMcC