IN PICTURES: Retiring Bishop Donal McKeown in the Derry Diocese down the years

As popular Bishop Donal McKeown announces his retirement and welcomes his successor Bishop Michael Router, here’s a look back at his tenure as Bishop of Derry over the past 12 years.

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1. The Most Reverend Donal McKeown Bishop of Derry and The Right Reverend Ken Good COI Bishop of Derry were among the thousands who took part in the Christmas Jumpers world record attempt on Sunday afternoon last. Photo: George Sweeney. DER5116GS003

The Most Reverend Donal McKeown Bishop of Derry and The Right Reverend Ken Good COI Bishop of Derry were among the thousands who took part in the Christmas Jumpers world record attempt. Photo: George Sweeney. DER5116GS003 Photo: George Sweeney

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2. The Most Reverend Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry speaking at a Bloody Sunday Remembrance Service. Lorcan Doherty/Presseye

The Most Reverend Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry speaking at a Bloody Sunday Remembrance Service. Lorcan Doherty/Presseye Photo: Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

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3. Group pictured at the launch of the Drive 105 and O’Nellls ‘Big Send off for FAI Cup finalists Derry City’. Included in the photograph are Bishop Donal McKeown, Martin Mullan, Anna Doherty, Chief Executive, Londonderry Chamber, Steve Bradley, Into the West, local councillors, fans, Drive 105’s Noel Moore and Caroline Ryan, manager of O’Neills Sports store. Photo: George Sweeney

Group pictured at the launch of the Drive 105 and O’Nellls ‘Big Send off for FAI Cup finalists Derry City’. Included in the photograph are Bishop Donal McKeown, Martin Mullan, Anna Doherty, Chief Executive, Londonderry Chamber, Steve Bradley, Into the West, local councillors, fans, Drive 105’s Noel Moore and Caroline Ryan, manager of O’Neills Sports store. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

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4. Representatives from the four main churches, from left, June Craig, Presbyterian, Bishop Ken Good, Church of Ireland, Bishop Donal McKeown, Roman Catholic, Richard Wray, Methodist, and Sister Perpetua pictured during the annual '˜Walk of Witness' service on Good Friday. INLS1316-104KM

Representatives from the four main churches, from left, June Craig, Presbyterian, Bishop Ken Good, Church of Ireland, Bishop Donal McKeown, Roman Catholic, Richard Wray, Methodist, and Sister Perpetua pictured during the annual Walk of Witness service on Good Friday. INLS1316-104KM Photo: DJ

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