Successor says Bishop Daly always strove for peace

He said: “Bishop Daly served, without any concern for himself, throughout the traumatic years of the Troubles, finding his ministry shaped by the experience of witnessing violence and its effects; through this dreadful period he always strove to preach the Gospel of the peace of Christ.

“Bishop Daly provided an example of priestly ministry which was exemplary, inspired by service of God and the people he encountered.

“His ministry was characterised by his deep love of the people of this diocese, his dedicated visitation of parishes and his constant availability to others.

“The bishops, priests and people of the diocese were blessed to have such a dedicated and faithful priest among them,” he added.