Bishop of Derry and Raphoe Andrew Forster says Dr. Tom McGinley bequeathed a tangible monument in the Foyle Hospice

The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt. Rev Andrew Forster says he may not have met Dr. Tom McGinley in person but he was acutely aware of his legacy and achievements.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 29th Jan 2021, 17:56 BST
Updated 29th Jan 2021, 18:00 BST
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He said the late medic had left a lasting monument to the people of Derry and Donegal in the Foyle Hospice.

"It is with great sadness that I learned, today, of the death of Dr Tom McGinley. I never had the pleasure or the privilege of meeting Tom or of getting to know him, but I certainly know of his achievements.

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"Tom was a man of vision; more importantly, he was a man of action, who used his considerable gifts for the benefit of all. When he first conceived of the Foyle Hospice, many years ago, it seemed almost unimaginable. Now, it is an indispensable part of the fabric of this community.

The late Tom McGinley with Bishop Daly and Dana.The late Tom McGinley with Bishop Daly and Dana.
The late Tom McGinley with Bishop Daly and Dana.

"The Foyle Hospice is a wonderful and tangible monument to a great man, but the enduring gratitude of this whole community will prove an equally significant part of Dr McGinley's towering legacy.

"My thoughts and prayers are with his family."

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