Weather Alert: HE issues emergency number after MET warns of heavy rain
The MET Office has issued a yellow weather warning of rain for this afternoon. . Forecasters say heavy, thundery showers will turn locally torrential with the risk of hail. Whilst most places will miss...
View ArticleMinister expected to reveal decision on parking scheme for Clarence Avenue...
Residents living in the Clarence Avenue and Lawrence Hill areas of Derry are expected to find out today if there are plans for a parking scheme in the area. Over the past number of years, residents...
View ArticleDerry GAA: tonight's fixtures
Throw-in 7.15pm (unless otherwise stated) H & A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 3 (round 11) OGRA COLMCILLE v ARDMORE (at Ogra Colmcille, 7.30pm) The Old Thatch Inn ACFL Under-14A (round 8) GLEN...
View ArticleDERRY GAA: Qualifiers draw on Tuesday
DERRY will learn their fate in the All-Ireland Qualifiers at Tuesday morning's draw (8.30am). The Oakleafers are on the 'A' side of the draw, with the ties to be played on Saturday June 18. Damian...
View ArticleDERRY GAA: Glen bounce back with dramatic win
A LATE, late free in the 5th minute of injury time by Danny Tallon saw Glen edge home in their 1-12 to 1-11 win over Kilrea on Monday night. Tallon and Conor Convery with seven points between them...
View Article13 seconds and counting... Spartan Fintan in line for place at European Youth...
Rising young Derry middle distance star Fintan Stewart looks set for a spot on the Ireland team that will compete in the European Youth Championships in Tblisi, Georgia, next month. The...
View ArticleDERRY GAA: A 'Wee' or 'Royal' challenge for Derry
THE next hurdle in Derry's championship season comes in the form of either Louth or Meath. After tamely bowing out of Ulster against rivals Tyrone, the Oak Leafers must once again navigate the 'scenic...
View ArticleCycling: High speed thrills as Maiden City CRIT comes to town tonight
The thrills of high speed cycling comes to Derry city centre tonight when Foyle Cycling, hosts its fourth annual Maiden City CRIT. Among the top cyclists competing will be Christopher McGlinchey, who...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 7th June 2016
CURRAN, Charles - at Alexander House, Bishop Street, Derry, formerly of 24 Coney Road, Culmore, His remains will be reposing at his sister and brother-in-law Isobel and Andy Walker's home, Gort, Fahan,...
View ArticlePonies go missing in Magherafelt
Police are seeking information after it was reported that two ponies had gone missing from Gracefield Road area of Magherafelt on May 5. One of the ponies is described as being mainly white in colour...
View ArticleCo Derry woman first nationalist Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council
A Co Derry woman has become the first nationalist Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council. SDLP Cllr Maua Hickey, from Portstewart, was formally chosen at the last night’s annual general meeting of...
View ArticleEuro 2016: Campbell welcomes Irish commentary for Ireland games
Campbell welcomes Irish language commentary for European Championship games The announcement by RTE that commentary in Irish will be available for Ireland’s games in the upcoming European Championships...
View ArticleAngry residents seeking judicial review of planning approval for new housing...
Residents in the Galliagh area of Derry are seeking a judicial review of planning permission granted to a new housing development being built next to their homes. People living in the Temple Park area...
View ArticleCouncil sports camps to get kids active this summer!
Derry City and Strabane District Council has just launched this year’s Everybody Active Summer Sports Camps programme with a fun-filled line-up of activities to keep children aged from 8-12 active and...
View ArticleFramework Programme for Government signals better way to do business - McCartney
The framework for the Programme for Government signals a better way to do Executive business, Foyle Sinn Fein MLA Raymond McCartney. Mr McCarntey (pictured) said the draft Programme for Government set...
View ArticleCycling: Moore and Carmichael take the honours in high-speed Maiden City CRIT
High-speed cycling came to Derry city centre earlier tonight when local club Foyle Cycling staged its fourth Maiden City CRIT. In a close finish Darnell Moore, from Caldwell Cycles in Omagh, took the...
View ArticleVIDEO: High-speed Maiden City CRIT cyclists make light work of Shipquay Street
The Maiden City CRIT is regarded as one of the toughest events of its kind. The event, hosted by the local Foyle Cycling Club, features a course around Derry city centre, including Shipquay Street, one...
View ArticleAfter deluge floods Derry-Limavady road... here's the forecast for the next...
This is the main Derry to Limavady road at Ballykelly during this afternoon's deluge. The MET Office had issued a yellow alert warning for heavy rain with the possibility of flooding. Thankfully,...
View ArticleDerry GAA: tonight's results
H & A Mechanical Services ACFL Division 3 (round 11) OGRA COLMCILLE 2-15, ARDMORE 0-08 The Old Thatch Inn ACFL Under-14A (round 8) GLEN 1-09, BALLINDERRY 4-02 DUNGIVEN 6-10, SLAUGHTNEIL 3-04 The...
View ArticleTensions ease after Orange Lodge agrees to reduce numbers taking part in...
Tensions surrounding a contentious Co Derry church parade taking place this weekend have eased after the Parades Commission revealed the Orange Order planned to revert back to an agreement which was...
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