Mayor hosts new High Sheriff of Co Londonderry

The Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Steven Callaghan, has offered his best wishes to the newly appointed High Sheriff of County Londonderry, Linda Steele.

Linda accepted the Chain of Office at a ceremony in Cloonavin on Monday, 22 January in the presence of outgoing High Sheriff, Peter Wilson, and the Lord Lieutenant of Londonderry, Alison Millar. The High Sheriff of Co Antrim, Patricia Perry was also present as a guest.

A teacher at Kilrea Primary School, Linda has also been involved in various rural community groups over the years, serving as President of the Young Farmers' Clubs of Ulster, Chairman of Rural Youth Europe and European Secretary of the IFYE (International Farm Youth Exchange) organisation. 

She continues to be involved with young farmers as Patron of Kilrea YFC, as a competition judge and through the Young Farmers' Ambassadors alumni, which organises conferences reunions and charity events for its members.

Speaking after the handover, Cllr Callaghan said: “I am delighted to see Linda taking on this role. I wish her well for the year ahead, and I have no doubt that she will be a fantastic ambassador for the area.”