David Latimer

Rev. David Latimer

Rev. David Latimer among signatories of letter supporting Garvaghy Rd residents

Bishop of Derry Rev. Donal McKeown speaking at the Bloody Sunday Memorial Service held at the monument in Rossville Street. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

'It has not been a good year for the human race'

Pictured L-R at the unveiling of the terrestrial globe sculpture at Ebrington are Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Ruairí McHugh; Conor Parke, Lumen Christi College; First Minister Michelle O'Neill; Rev David Latimer and Taisce McLaren, Thornhill College. Conor and Taisce were co-compères of the event, which was attended by students for 13 local schools and colleges.

First Minister unveils City of Peace public artwork

Rev. David Latimer in Riyadh

Thornhill presentation wows in Riyadh as Rev. David Latimer addresses COP16

Bishop Donal McKeown and Reverend David Latimer were welcomed to the North West Islamic Centre.

Derry Bishop & Rev Latimer welcomed to NW Islamic Centre

Martin McGuinness

Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation Derry event to be shared online

2011... Rev. David Latimer and Martin McGuinness outside First Derry Presbyterian.

By trying to do something new, you can definitely get different results

Rev David Latimer, with his wife Margaret and daughter Joanne, receiving the Freedom of the City of London

Rev. David Latimer receives the freedom of the City of London

2011... Rev. David Latimer and Martin McGuinness outside First Derry Presbyterian.

First Derry Presbyterian Church to host Martin McGuinness peace event

Rev. David Latimer and Martin McGuinness.

Martin’s passing has left a massive gap in NI politics

Rev David Latimer is retired minister of First Derry Presbyterian Church.

To prematurely push towards a border poll would only add to existing divisions

Rev David Latimer has praised staff at Derry's Altnagelvin Hospital.

It’s true what they say: NHS workers are ‘the saints who live next door’

Rev. David Latimer.

We are truly blessed to have such ‘Angels of Mercy’ during Covid pandemic

The late Susannah Toland. (Pictures courtesy of Sha Gillespie)

Susannah Toland : a warrior and an incredible human being

2018: Gerry Adams with Bernie McGuinness at the unveiling of a portrait of Martin McGuinness commissioned by the NI Assembly Commission for Parliament Buildings. (Photo William Cherry/ PressEye)

Gerry Adams: Martin was determined ‘to build a better society’

Rev David Latimer.

Rev. Latimer to deliver Bloody Sunday lecture
This year’s Bloody Sunday memorial lecture will be delivered by local Presbyterian minister, Rev. David Latimer.
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FINISHING TOUCHES... The Peace Tree is set in place ahead of its official unveiling at Ebrington on Friday afternoon.

Ebrington Peace Tree: a ‘beacon of hope’ for the future

The Peace Tree project is the brainchild of Rev. David Latimer.

‘Peace Tree’ unveiling at end of November

Rev David Latimer.

Rev. David Latimer to retire in new year

Rev David Latimer (Monreagh and First Derry Presbyterian Church), Monsignor Dan Carr (St Baithins Church) , Joe McHugh (Minister for Education and Skills), Rev Dr William Henry (Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland), Canon David Crooks (Taughboyne Church), and Rev Colin McKibbin (Moderator of the Derry and Donegal Presbytery)

Community life celebrated as Monreagh Church Hall is officially opened

Rev Dr. David Latimer

Local heritage centre awarded £10,000 Lottery funding

Jim OHara, chairperson of the Irish Cultural Centre, with Rev David Latimer and Foyle Sinn Fein MP Elisha McCallion.

Hundreds at Rev. Latimer book launch in London

The single cover for Moving On (No Going Back)

Peace anthem ‘Moving On’ tops iTunes world music chart

The single cover for Moving On (No Going Back)

Conor McGinty’s peace anthem taking off following single’s release

Sara Canning was among those who attended the event in Derry. (Photo by Gerry Temple)

Derry unites in song at ‘One City, One Voice’ event

Derry's Peace Park in the dark as lights go out

2007... Rev. David Latimer talking to Martin McGuinness and Raymond McCartney during their visit to view damage caused by vandals to the exterior of First Derry Presbyterian Church.

'˜Martin and I were poles apart. Our paths should never have crossed. Life can b...
Reverend David Latimer is the first to admit that a friendship between a former British Army chaplain and an ex-IRA leader is, at the very least, sure to raise a few eyebrows.
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Rev David Latimer with the late Martin McGuinness.

NI '˜leaderless' since Martin McGuinness' death

GOOD FRIENDS... Rev. David Latimer and Martin McGuinness pictured outside First Derry Presbyterian Church in 2011.

Rev. David Latimer writes book on '˜my friend, Martin McGuinness'

Martin Luther King III and Rev Dr. David Latimer unveiling the Peace Flame back in 2013. INLS2113-176KM

Derry's Peace Flame restored following vandalism

Sinn FÃ©in President Mary-Lou McDonald visited Rev. David Latimers First Derry PResbyterian Church during her visit to the city yesterday.

McDonald: BIIC is the only way forward now

Prince Harry and Megan Markle are greeted on their arrival in NI by Derry schoolkids, Amber Hamilton and Ryan McCallion.

'˜Down to Earth' royal couple impress Derry teens

The late Martin McGuinness.

'˜Remembering Martin': Special first anniversary tribute in Friday's '˜Derry Jou...

Charity cycle around Inishowen on Sunday

Ebrington Square.

Iconic '˜Peace Pledge Tree' planned for Derry's Ebrington Square

'˜Leave dusty soils of the past behind'

The Rev David Latimer speaking with Martin McGuinness at the 45th anniversary service at the Rossville Street Bloody Sunday memorial back in January. DER0517GS013

'˜A friendship that grew over the years and lasted to this present time'

Rossa O'Dochartaigh reads the names of the dead and wounded as a lone piper plays alongside.

Poignant ceremony to remember the Bloody Sunday dead

Rev. Dr. Stewart Jones. (2112PG86)

Clergymen in the city pay tribute to their colleague

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