NUJ president receives anthology inspired by Lyra McKee's legacy
Pierre Vicary, NUJ president, was presented on 5 January with an anthology of new writing inspired by the legacy of journalist Lyra McKee shot dead in Derry, Northern Ireland in 2019.
The anthology comprises creative writing and journalism by young people and adults drawn from Lyra's belief that 'It won't always be like this...it’s going to get better.'
Piere Vicary is presented with the anthology.
Left to right - Lyra McKee's partner Sarah Canning, Pierre Vicary, Derry and NW NUJ Branch officer Felicity McCall who worked on and contributed to the book, Eamonn Baker of the charity Towards Understanding and Healing who devised and edited the project.
Mckee was murdered by the New IRA while covering events on the Creggan estate in 2019. Her death has been condemned by the NUJ, with members standing in solidarity to remember the journalist on the anniversary of her death last April.
Pierre Vicary and Eamonn Baker