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Paul Diamond.
Derry City have announced the passing of Club President, Paul Diamond.
A club statement read: “Mr Diamond was appointed Club President in 2021 having served a number of other roles in the club over the years. Mr Diamond was a lifetime supporter of the club, and a long-term sponsor.
His firm, Diamond Corrugated, has provided shirt sponsorship to the club since 2011, however his support for the club has been demonstrated over many decades.
Mr Diamond’s love of the Candystripes was triggered by his own father’s support of the City and has spoken about how the red, white and black of his firm’s logo were inspired by the club colours.
Paul joined the board of the football club in 1995 and served as club chairman when the club last won the League of Ireland in 1997.
Outside of football, Diamond Corrugated are a significant local employer and Mr Diamond was awarded a O.B.E in 2002 for his services to the packaging industry.
The Diamond family links to the club continue as his son Niall was appointed to the club board in 2022.
Everyone at Derry City extend our sympathies to his wife Mary, sons Niall and Gerard and the wider family circle.”
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