It's the most famous image associated with Bloody Sunday - now research is to...
A university academic has won a prestigious award that will help fund a project about one of the most iconic items associated with Bloody Sunday. Catherine Harper, a Professor of Textiles and Dean of...
View ArticleDERRY GAA: Loughlin sinks Kilrea
NIALL Loughlin was the star man as Greenlough convincingly defeated Kilrea (3-16 to 0-15) on Saturday night in Clady. Joe Cassidy's side were in ruthless form early on, hitting an unanswered 1-4 brace,...
View ArticleLast minute reminder for those attending 'Cemetery Sunday' in Derry this evening
People are being reminded that strict traffic restrictions will be in place for ‘Cemetery Sunday’ this evening in Derry. To assist with traffic flow, a one-way traffic system has been put in place for...
View ArticleGirl Power: Grace proves that when it comes to football, the girls can be...
A young girl has been rewarded for her impressive football skills at a tournament in Derry. Grace Tudor played so well in the Sheehan Cup, which is played between primary schools in the city, that she...
View Article'I don’t want to be a Minister who only pays lip service to the outstanding...
The new Finance Minister has said he will do what he can to help Derry’s economy. Máirtín Ó Muilleoir was in the city this week for a number of engagements. He said: “I don’t want to be a Minister who...
View ArticleGirl Power2: Girls from Derry school secure a trip of a lifetime after...
A group of young girls from Derry have qualified for the world final of a motor racing competition. A team from St Cecilia’s College (pictured above) won the Northern Ireland heat of the Formula 24...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 12th June 2016
Curry, Sydney David, June 10, 2016, peacefully, 2 Lauravale, Limavady, beloved husband of the late Maureen, darling daddy of Elizabeth Ann, a brother and uncle. Funeral leaving his late home, today...
View ArticleHeartbreak for Derry's Shane Ferguson and Northern Ireland as opening...
Northern Ireland suffered a disappointing defeat to Poland this afternoon in their opening game of the European Championships. Michael O’Neill’s side, which included Derry man Shane Ferguson, were beat...
View ArticleLouise James says she has been touched by the thousands of messages of...
Louise James has thanked the thousands of people who have sent her messages of support since losing five members of her family in the Buncrana Pier tragedy. Speaking to the Irish News today, the...
View ArticleDerry man in charge of Catholic Church in Ireland to lead delegation to Iraq
The Derry-born Primate of All-Ireland is to lead a delegation of Irish bishops in a visit to Iraq as a gesture of solidarity with persecuted Christians in the Middle East. The move was announced by the...
View ArticleTwo women arrested after woman assaulted in what police say was a sectarian...
Two women aged 19 and 21 have been arrested following the report of an assault on a 19–year-old woman in the Lecky Road area of Derry on Saturday. The assault was reported to police at around 11pm and...
View ArticleDerry farms open to the public this weekend as part of special event to show...
Two farms in County Derry will open their doors to the public for free this Saturday as part of Bank of Ireland Open Farm Weekend 2016. Previous hosts Buchanan Turkeys in Kilrea will join new host...
View ArticleGas cut off to large block of apartments in Derry after concerns raised about...
A housing association has switched off the gas supply at a block of flats in Derry after concerns were raised about the safety of residents living in the building. Habinteg Housing Association Ltd has...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 13 June 2016
STEFANIK (née Brown), June 11, 2016 (peacefully) at Macmillan Unit, Antrim Hospital, Lorna, 51 Mulinderg, Draperstown, much loved wife of Daniel, loving daughter of Adeline and the late Samuel, dearest...
View ArticleMan's body found at flat in Derry but police say they are not treating the...
The PSNI has said it is not treating the death of man in Derry as suspicious. The incident was reported to the PSNI at around 3.30pm on Thursday afternoon. Forensic officers were then called to the...
View ArticleOrlando massacre: a book of condolence will open in Derry this afternoon
A book of condolence for the victims of the Orlando shooting massacre will open in Derry today. More than 50 people were killed when a gunman entered a gay nightclub in the city on Saturday night. It...
View ArticleBig support in Derry for staying in the European Union, says Alex Salmond
Scotland’s former First Minister Alex Salmond said he had a fantastic response in Derry for a ‘Remain’ vote in the upcoming European referendum on June 23. The ex-leader of the Scottish Nationalist...
View ArticleOwens wins European title on three days' notice
Local MMA fighter Steve Owens has become the PFC Pro-European K1 Champion, with a fight he took on just three days’ notice. Owens (pictured above with Daniel 'Pinta' Quigley) travelled to Somerset at...
View ArticleUnique opportunity for Derry pro- wrestling fans
Derry pro-wrestling fans will get the chance to learn from some of the best teachers in the game in a special Wrestling Seminar to be held at Magee Sports Centre on June 26. Legendary British wrestlers...
View ArticleFull steam ahead for plans to transform a disused railway museum into a...
It is full steam ahead for exciting plans for a disused railway museum in Derry. The Foyle Valley Railway Museum has been closed for a significant period of time. However, local charity Destined...
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