Well known Derry and Irish people who passed away in 2017

Derry endured more than its fair share of loss in 2017.

Here's a look back at some of the Derry and Irish people we lost in 2017.

Gone but never forgotten - from left to right, Professor Patrick Johnston, former Taoiseach, Liam Cosgrave and Irish coastguard pilot, Captain Dara Fitzpatrick.placeholder image
Gone but never forgotten - from left to right, Professor Patrick Johnston, former Taoiseach, Liam Cosgrave and Irish coastguard pilot, Captain Dara Fitzpatrick.
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