Helen McClenaghan, educationalist, and sister of Bishop Mehaffey has died

Mrs. McClenaghan, the Chair of the Speedwell Trust charity, died last Thursday after a short illness. A former teacher, Helen served for many years as the CEO of the Southern Education and Library Board. She is survived by her husband Stephen, daughter Frances, son-in-law Rob and two grandchildren.

Vice-Chair of the Speedwell Trust, Eric Rainey said: “The trustees, staff and volunteers of the Speedwell Trust are deeply saddened by the loss of our esteemed Chair, Helen McClenaghan OBE. She was a remarkable lady, passionate about children’s education, an early advocate of shared education in Northern Ireland, generous and compassionate.”

Helen previously served as Vice-Chair of the CCEA. A committed Christian, she was a member of the Armagh Diocesan Board of Religious Education of the Church of Ireland. She was 78.