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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13. Fr Con McLaughlin PP pictured with The Most Reverend Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, after Mass, at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh to mark the occasion of Fr McLaughlin’s Golden Jubilee in the priesthood. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2323GS – 165

Fr Con McLaughlin PP pictured with The Most Reverend Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, after Mass, at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh to mark the occasion of Fr McLaughlin’s Golden Jubilee in the priesthood. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2323GS – 165 Photo: George Sweeney

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14. Pictured at the Bunscoil Cholmcille 40th celebrations, from left, Séan Mac Cionnaith, the first principal of Bunscoil Cholmcille, Majella Mhic Cionnaith, first teacher, Bishop Donal McKowen, Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr, Marie Mhic Lochlainn principal and Erin Ni Shandair, teacher. Photo: George Sweeney.

Pictured at the Bunscoil Cholmcille 40th celebrations, from left, Séan Mac Cionnaith, the first principal of Bunscoil Cholmcille, Majella Mhic Cionnaith, first teacher, Bishop Donal McKowen, Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr, Marie Mhic Lochlainn principal and Erin Ni Shandair, teacher. Photo: George Sweeney. Photo: George Sweeney

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15. Children from St. Brigid's Primary School, Carnhill pictured after receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Donal McKeown. Included in photo are Fr. Gerard Mongan CC and Fr. Michael McCaughey, PP, Ms. Mary McCallion, Principal, St. Brigid's PS and teacher Mrs. Jennifer McDaid. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Children from St. Brigid's Primary School, Carnhill pictured after receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Donal McKeown. Included in photo are Fr. Gerard Mongan CC and Fr. Michael McCaughey, PP, Ms. Mary McCallion, Principal, St. Brigid's PS and teacher Mrs. Jennifer McDaid. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography) Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography

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16. Bishop Donal McKeown with Ivan Cooper at the funeral of Bishop Edward Daly at St. Eugenes Cathedral in Derry. Picture By: Martin McKeown/Pacemaker.

Bishop Donal McKeown with Ivan Cooper at the funeral of Bishop Edward Daly at St. Eugenes Cathedral in Derry. Picture By: Martin McKeown/Pacemaker. Photo: Pacemaker

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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.

13. Fr Con McLaughlin PP pictured with The Most Reverend Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, after Mass, at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Carndonagh to mark the occasion of Fr McLaughlin’s Golden Jubilee in the priesthood. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2323GS – 165

16. Bishop Donal McKeown with Ivan Cooper at the funeral of Bishop Edward Daly at St. Eugenes Cathedral in Derry. Picture By: Martin McKeown/Pacemaker.

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