Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee and social media star Maeve Madden to attend charity night in memory of Agnes Webb

The ‘Strictly Agnes (Aggie) Webb’ Irish dancing charity night will be held in the Everglades Hotel this Saturday, June 8 and doors open 7pm before the first dance at 8pm.

The event has been organised by Roisin Rosborough and will be raising funds for the Cancer Centre in Derry, Ward 6, Altnagelvin Hospital and the AT Society in memory of Agnes.

Compere for the evening is Rev David Latimer who was a dear friend of Agnes’ and a special note of thanks has been issued to Rosetta McConomy and the McConomy Bradley Doherty Academy.

Roisin said: “Agnes was an active contributor to society, had many cross-community links and ties and work tirelessly to raise fund for these charities in memory of her own three children, Michelle, Fiona and Christopher Webb before she was sadly taken by cancer in August 2022.

"Agnes was absolutely amazing and so well known and respect.”

The event will be attended by, and has been hugely supported by, Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee and her family. Lisa has also donated prizes for the night.

Also in attendance will be newly installed Mayor of Derry and Strabane Lilian Seenoi-Barr, while social media sensation Maeve Madden will be head judge for the evening as well as some local social media stars.

Many, many tributes were paid in the days following the death of Agnes, who was described as an ‘extraordinary’ Derry woman who changed the lives of many in the Top of the Hill area and beyond.

At Requiem Mass at The Church Of The Immaculate Conception following her passing in 2022, Fr. Seán O’Donnell told those gathered that the light of Christ had shone out of the beloved mother-of-seven and grandmother Agnes “at every moment of her life, whatever that moment held”.

Speaking to those gathered at the time, Rev Latimer, retired minister of First Derry Presbyterian Church, described Agnes as ‘one of God’s saints on earth’.

He remarked how she was “the brightest of lights shining through even the darkest of days”, adding: “She was an ordinary woman and yet she was extraordinary.”

If you would like to attend what is sure to be an unforgettable night, tickets are priced at £15 for adults and £5 for children and can be purchased in advance from Roisin, telephone 07720093640.

Alternatively tickets can be purchased on the door on the night, space permitting.