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Street closures and traffic advice for Derry’s St Patrick’s Day festivities

Motorists are being advised to pre-plan their journeys as the St Patrick’s Day festivities get underway in Derry and Strabane today. With thousands expected to attend the Spring Carnival Parade this...

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Derry GAA: today's fixtures

Throw-in 2.00pm (unless otherwise stated) 2016 Ulster Senior Football Club League Play Offs GLENULLIN v COALISLAND FIANNA GFC (at Ballinascreen) Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2A KILDARE v DERRY (at...

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Police release photo of £126k cannabis factory

Police have released a photograph of what they have described as a “substantial” cannabis factory (pictured) uncovered in Limavady yesterday. Two men, aged 46 and 53, were arrested after detectives...

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Air ambulance service should be island-wide: McLaughlin

The announcement of funding for an air ambulance for the North has been welcomed by Foyle Sinn Fein MLA Maeve McLaughlin who has called for the service to be operated on all-island basis. Ms...

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McCartney calls for everyone to have equal access to RTÉ player

Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has said everyone on the island of Ireland should have equal access to RTÉ programmes online. Speaking after party representatives met RTÉ at Stormont said at...

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Derry accent among Ireland’s favourites

The Derry accent is one of Ireland’s favourites, according to a recent survey. The survey, carried out by theslicedpan.com throughout last week, rated the various accents thoughout the island and put...

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Institute to face Ballyclare Comrades in Intermediate Cup semi-final

Institute have been drawn to play Ballyclare Comrades in the semi-final of the IFA Intermediate Cup. The game will be played on Wednesday, 6 April, at 7.30pm at a venue to be confirmed. The Derry side...

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Cannabis factory find: Third man arrested following £125k drugs discovery

A third man has been arrested following the discovery of a substantial cannabis factory in Limavady yesterday, Herbal cannabis with an estimated value of £125,000 was seized along with other drugs...

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DEATH NOTICES: 17th March 2016

DUFFY, Colette (nee Houston) - 17th March 2016 (peacefully) at the Foyle Hospice (RIP), beloved wife of the late Stephen, loving mother of Richard, Paula, Jackie, Stephen, Sean, Mark, Ciaran and a dear...

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GAA - St Pat's win the MacRory Cup

St Patrick’s Maghera 5-07 St. Paul’s Bessbrook 1-09 Steven Doherty reports from the Athletic Grounds ST Pat’s Maghera won their 15th MacRory Cup and in some style, hammering St Paul’s Bessbrook by ten...

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Sun shines as thousands turn out for Derry’s St Patrick’s Day Parade

Up to 15,000 people gathered in Derry this afternoon for the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. Onlookers, 10 deep in places, enjoyed bright sunshine along the city centre route. One of the highlights was...

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Happy St Patrick's Day! Derry punter pockets £10,880 from local bookie

One lucky punter will be having a massive St Patrick’s Day celebration today after pocketing £10,880 from local bookmakers, McBride Racing. The McBride’s Bookmakers customer, who would like to stay...

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Men due in Derry court over £125,000 cannabis find

Two men are due to appear at Derry Magistrates Court this morning charged in connection with the discovery of a cannabis factory in Limavady earlier this week. The men, aged 53 and 46, face a number of...

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Airtricity First Division: tonight's fixtures

Kick-off 7.45pm SHELBOURNE v CABINTEELY FC (at Tolka Park) UCD v WATERFORD UNITED (at The UCD Bowl) DROGHEDA UNITED v ATHLONE TOWN (at United Park) If you have a story or want to send a photo or video...

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Airtricity Premiership: tonight's fixtures

Kick-off 7.45pm (unless otherwise stated) DUNDALK V ST PATRICK'S ATHLETIC (at Oriel Park) DERRY CITY v GALWAY UNITED FC (at The Brandywell) BOHEMIANS v WEXFORD YOUTHS (at Dalymount Park) SHAMROCK...

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Derry GAA: tonight's fixtures

DJ Print Sean Lark Cup (semi-final) SLAUGHTNEIL v ST OLIVER PLUNKETTC'S GAC (Greenlough) (at Slaughtneil, throw=in 7.30pm) If you have a story or want to send a photo or video to us please contact the...

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They’re loving it…. Derry pupils team up with McDonalds staff to support Live...

Pupils from a Derry primary school have team up with staff from McDonalds staff in the city for an initiative aimed at improving the environment. Staff from McDonald’s three outlets - Strand Road,...

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Saturday Morning League: tomorrow's games previewed

Kick-off 10.30am Blue Riband Cup (first round) BRANYWELL CELTIC v WESTBANK UNITED (at Brandywell Showgrounds) Both teams have had an extra week to prepare for this game, which was originally due to be...

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Airtricity Premier Division: Derry behind to Galway at Brandywell.

Derry City trail Galway United 1-0 at half-time in their Airtricity Premier Division clash at the Brandywell. Kevin Devaney got the only goal of the game so far in the 24th minute. Winn tipped over a...

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Airtricity League: Half-time scores

Premier Division BOHEMIANS 2 Quigley 11, Kavanagh 45+1 WEXFORD YOUTHS Furlong (pen) 9, Murphy 19 DERRY CITY 0 GALWAY UNITED FC 1 Devaney 24 DUNDALK 0 CORK CITY 0 Latest score (8.00pm kick off) SHAMROCK...

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