An ex-teacher who turned lifelong painter and group volunteer in Derry is that this yr’s Better Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the 12 months.
On Friday, the chamber of commerce introduced the winners of the Citizen of the 12 months, Enterprise of the 12 months and Nonprofit of the 12 months awards.
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