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IN PICTURES: Funeral held for Foyle Harps and local football legend Gerry 'Doc' Doherty

By Reporter
Published 4th Jun 2025, 16:51 GMT

Chairman of Foyle Harps, Gerry spent over 50 years of his life giving to football, helping to develop and create career paths for countless young players

The coffin of Foyle Harps chairman, Gerry “Doc” Doherty, followed by his grieving family making its way to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, on Wednesday.

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The coffin of Foyle Harps chairman, Gerry “Doc” Doherty, followed by his grieving family making its way to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, on Wednesday.

The funeral cortege of Foyle Harps chairman, Gerry “Doc” Doherty, flanked by members of the senior team making its way to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, on Wednesday. 

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The funeral cortege of Foyle Harps chairman, Gerry “Doc” Doherty, flanked by members of the senior team making its way to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown, on Wednesday. 

Football legends, Jobby Crossan, Herbie Wade, Bobby Ross and Glen Wallace at the funeral of Foyle Harps chairman, Gerry “Doc” Doherty Wednesday. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

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Football legends, Jobby Crossan, Herbie Wade, Bobby Ross and Glen Wallace at the funeral of Foyle Harps chairman, Gerry “Doc” Doherty Wednesday. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Large crowds gathered applause in appreciation of the late Gerry “Doc” Doherty as his funeral cortege arrives at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown.

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Large crowds gathered applause in appreciation of the late Gerry “Doc” Doherty as his funeral cortege arrives at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown.

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