Popular cleric Rev Canon Matthew Hagan appointed a deputy lieutenant of Co Tyrone
Popular cleric Rev Canon Matthew Hagan MBE has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of Co Tyrone.
King Charles has given his approval for Sir Robert Scott KCVO OBE as The Lord Lieutenant of Co Tyrone to appoint Canon Hagan as his deputy.
Canon Hagan is currently the Rector of Brackaville, Donaghendry and Ballyclog Church of Ireland Parishes, Coalisland and Stewartstown.
He is also a Chaplain at Evora Hospice Care Newry.
He received an MBE in the New Year's Honours of 2023 for his services to hospice healthcare and to the community in Northern Ireland.
This voluntary position will see Canon Hagan working alongside the other Deputy Lieutenants in assisting His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant in carrying out his role in Co. Tyrone as the King’s Personal Representative in the County.
Many local people have taken to social media to congratulate Canon Hagan on his appointment.
DUP Mid Ulster MLA Keith Buchanan congratulated him and wished him well for the future.