DEATH NOTICES: 4th May 2016
BOYD, Margaret Elizabeth (Nee Wray) – 2nd May 2016 (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, beloved wife of the late John Ernest, loving mother of Rita, Ernie, Douglas, Ronnie, Norman and Jean, a dear...
View ArticleDerry florist's 'Summer Colour' demonstration to aid Brainwaves NI
The Everglades Hotel in Derry Is to play host to a flower demonstration in aid of a charity which supports those battling brain tumours. Next Tuesday’s (10 May) event will see local floral designer,...
View ArticleDerry to host next Cool Route meeting to promote city as sailing destination
Representatives from Derry City and Strabane District Council have attended a meeting of the Cool Route project partners in Glasgow to get an update on the initiative and to discuss the way forward in...
View ArticleEA Sports Cup Semi-FInal: Derry City drawn at home to Limerick
Derry City have been drawn against Limerick City in the semi-finals of the EA Sports Cup. City booked their place in the last four with a 2-1 win over a highly-fancied Cork City at Turners Cross. Ten...
View ArticleElection 2016: Voting 'slow' in Derry constituencies
Voting in Stormont Assembly election is slow in the two Derry constituencies of Foyle and East Derry, it is being reported. However, with favourable weather the number of voters going to the polls is...
View ArticleMayor takes time out for Vintage Tea Dance
They say everything stops for tea – but it was all go at the Guildhall as the Mayor’s Vintage Tea Dance got into full swing. It was the last in a series of popular events hosted by the Cllr Elisha...
View ArticleDerry police issue social media and internet safety advice to parents
Police in Derry are reminding parents of their responsibilities regarding social media and internet safety.. The PSNI in Foyle said for “valuable advice” in relation to social media and Internet...
View ArticlePolice renew appeal for information about Derry road crash involving cop car
Police in Derry have renewed their appeal for information about a road traffic collision in the city which involved a cop car. The two-vehicle collision (pictured) occurred at traffic lights on Madam’s...
View ArticleDriver seriously injured after lorry overturns at Derry airport roundabout
The driver of a lorry which overturned on the main Derry to Limavady Road this morning is being treated in hospital for serious injuries. The vehicle flipped onto its side at the roundabout on Clooney...
View ArticleDerry GAA: Mullan appointed as minor hurling manager
DERRY have announced John A Mullan as their new minor hurling manager in time for this weekend's league game with Donegal in Owenbeg. Last weekend Derry failed to field in their first game of the...
View ArticleDerry cancer sufferer thanks Altnagelvin’s Sperrin Unit with £3,600 donation
A Derry cancer sufferer has thanked the Sperrin Unit at Altnagelvin Hospital for the threatment he received there as a patient. Ivan Parkhill and his wife, June, from Milltown View, presented the Unit...
View ArticleAnger after IRA 'sign' erected in Co Derry village
Those behind the erection of an IRA “sign” in a Co Derry village have been called on to remove it . The “sign” (pictured), depicting a rifle with the letters IRA, has been erected in Bellaghy. The...
View ArticleDerry GAA: Loup to host Over 35 tournament
FOR more years than they care to remember Paul McFlynn and Brian Lavery would have been in the vicinity of Loup's half back line. McFlynn had the license to roam with Lavery sitting back maning the...
View ArticleLadies... Forbidden Nights confirm date for Derry's Millennium Forum
Ladies… get ready for a night out at the theatre you will never forget! Fans of Britain’s Got Talent will remember the male group, Forbidden Nights, who impressed the judging panel and went onto the...
View ArticleDerry town set to get war memorial
Plans to build a five foot war memorial complete with bollards, lighting and a temporary flagpole in the centre of Magherafelt in Co Derry have been lodged with the Mid Ulster Council’s Planning...
View ArticleVIDEO: Steve Squires' brave battle with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease
Earlier this week, Derry Now published the story of two inspirational young Derry men who are battling Parkinson’s Disease. Under the heading “Parkinson’s not just an 'old person’s disease’,” Michael...
View Article14 arrested after paramilitary display at murder victim's funeral
A number of Derry men are believed to be among 14 people arrested in Co Tyrone following the funeral this morning of murdered dissident republican Michael Barr. The 34-year-old (pictured) was shot dead...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 5th May 2016
SWEENEY, Kathleen Marie (née O’Doherty) - 4th May 2016, beloved wife of Patrick, loving mother of Donna, Patrick, Jeanie, Paul, Martin, Gerard, Damien, Eileen, Vincent, Tony, Garvin and the late John...
View ArticleWild Atlantic Way cyclists to end 2,100km cycle in Derry tonight
The Derry public are being urged to go out and greet a group of cyclists who will arrive in the city tonight after pedalling the length of the country. The group have followed the Wild Atantic Way...
View ArticleDerry GAA: tonight's fixtures
Throw-in 7.30pm (unless otherwise stated) Minor Hurling League Division 1 (round 4) KEVIN LYNCH HURLING CLUB v LOUGHGIEL SHAMROCKS (at Kevin Lynchh Park, 7.00pm) GLENARIFFE OISIN CLG v BALLINASCREEN...
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