Mayor pays tribute to passionate writer and campaigner Nell McCafferty
21 August 2024
The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr, has extended her deepest sympathies to the family and friends of veteran journalist and campaigner Nell McCafferty, who passed away today.
Nell was born in bred in Derry where she was a committed and passionate advocate for civil rights, and a strong voice for women everywhere. Resolute in her stance against inequality, she never wavered in her campaign to make this country an equal, just and better place.
Mayor Barr today joined people across the country in paying tribute to Nell’s unapologetic stance against oppression
“Throughout her life Nell McCafferty stood up against injustice in every form. She was an outspoken and ardent campaigner, who was an inspiration to so many through her writing and her biting commentary.
“Nell is undoubtedly one of the most important female figures of her generation and one of the most respected and trusted journalists in the country. Never afraid to challenge the establishment she was a courageous and compassionate champion for ordinary people, who always found the human voice in a story.
“She will be much missed by her family, friends and colleagues and my thoughts and sympathies are with them today as we say goodbye to a warm, witty and fearless woman, who dedicated her life to speaking out on behalf of the suppressed and silenced.”