Mayor receives copy of Tony Hassan Memoir
21 December 2023
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Patricia Logue hosted a reception this week for former Sinn Fein Councillor Tony Hassan to celebrate the launch of his book “A Memoir of Derry, Bridge Street and Shantallow: From Old Streets to New Houses.”
The book which is published by Cholmcille Press is packed with photographs and memories of Derry, with all proceeds being donated to the Foyle Hospice, one of the Mayoral charities.
Encouraging the public to buy the book in the run up to Christmas, Mayor Logue said the Memoir is an ideal stocking filler and a great way of supporting the local hospice.
Mayor Logue said: “It was a great honour for me to have Tony Hassan in the Mayoral Chamber this week and to be given an opportunity to get a copy of his book. The longest serving Councillor to serve on the Council, Tony Hassan is a stalwart of the local community and has working tirelessly for the people of Shantallow. I am delighted that he has put his thoughts and memories into a book that we can all enjoy.
“I want to thank him for his generosity in giving al proceeds of the book to the Foyle Hospice and would encourage everyone to buy it and support this worthy charity.”