Bishop Edward Daly death: Bishop known to all as ‘Eddie’
“He was an unusual bishop,” Mr McCann told RTÉ, recalling how he was always ready for a chat, never preachy, and “had no problem speaking to a pagan disbeliever like myself”.
That common touch was to earn him respect among those in positions of power, however, as it was felt he reflected the views of the ordinary people and could provide valuable insights into the mood on the streets.
