17 Nov 2024

We are very sorry to share the news that Derick Wilson has died.

Although not a founding member of Corrymeela – Derick appeared as part of the first work camps in the summer of 1965 and has been at the heart of our community ever since. Centre Director from 1978 to 1985; co–founder of the Understanding Conflict Trust; educator of almost every youth worker in Northern Ireland for decades; inspirer of thousands; champion of so many who might otherwise be overlooked; endless fountain of wonderful ideas.

It is hard to imagine Corrymeela without Derick Wilson and it would be impossible for any of us to think about Derick without giving thanks for his life.

On 24 November 2024, we gathered at the Corrymeela Centre in Ballycastle on Sunday to give thanks for Derick’s life. You can find the recording of the livestream on our youtube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@CorryCentre/streams

For those who would like to read the tributes to Derick offered by Duncan Morrow and Rita Lane, they are available on our Resource Page.

For those wanting to gain a sense of why Derick was so integral to Corrymeela’s life and practice –– a good place to start is with this address from five years back.

Rest in peace, Derick Wilson (18 June 1947 – 16 November 2024)