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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5. Parishioners pictured with The Most Reverend Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, and clergy during the traditional Saint Colmcille Feast Day Blessing at St Columba’s Well in the Bogside. Photograph: George Sweeney. DER2224GS – 036

Parishioners pictured with The Most Reverend Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, and clergy during the traditional Saint Colmcille Feast Day Blessing at St Columba’s Well in the Bogside. Photograph: George Sweeney. DER2224GS – 036 Photo: George Sweeney

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6. Pictured at the official opening of St Paul’s book and gift shop on Shipquay Street are, from left, are staff members Marie Brown (manager), Margaret Devlin, Geraldine Carlin and Catrina Saunders, Fr. Thomas, Fr. Sebastian, Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, Fr. Gilbert and Fr. Paul. Photo: George Sweeney

Pictured at the official opening of St Paul’s book and gift shop on Shipquay Street were, from left, are staff members Marie Brown (manager), Margaret Devlin, Geraldine Carlin and Catrina Saunders, Fr. Thomas, Fr. Sebastian, Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, Fr. Gilbert and Fr. Paul. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney

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7. Former Deputy first Minister Martin McGuinness with Catholic Bishop of Derry, Donal McKeown at St Eugene's Cathedral in Derry back in 2014. (Photo Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press)

Deputy first Minister Martin McGuinness with Catholic Bishop of Derry, Donal McKeown at St Eugene's Cathedral in Derry back in 2014. (Photo Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press) Photo: Pacemaker

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8. Fr Francis Bradley and the Most Reverend Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, led the Palm Sunday Procession held in Buncrana. DER1517GS061

Fr Francis Bradley and the Most Reverend Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, led the Palm Sunday Procession held in Buncrana. DER1517GS061 Photo: George Sweeney

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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.

5. Parishioners pictured with The Most Reverend Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, and clergy during the traditional Saint Colmcille Feast Day Blessing at St Columba’s Well in the Bogside. Photograph: George Sweeney. DER2224GS – 036

7. Former Deputy first Minister Martin McGuinness with Catholic Bishop of Derry, Donal McKeown at St Eugene's Cathedral in Derry back in 2014. (Photo Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press)

8. Fr Francis Bradley and the Most Reverend Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, led the Palm Sunday Procession held in Buncrana. DER1517GS061

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