Despite sail mishap, Derry Clipper battling hard for the lead in race to home...
The Derry Clipper remains in third place in the race to its home port in the Clipper Round the World Yacht race. On day nine in the race from New York, ClipperTelemed+ is leading the fleet again LMAX...
View ArticleNine men facing court charged with taking part in illegal procession
Two men from Derry are among nine charged with taking part in an illegal procession last year. The seven others include five from Strabane, one from Sion Mills and one from Clady in Co Tyrone. They are...
View ArticleDerry hurling on the brink
“Hurling fanatic in a football town, he’s only a blow-in but he’s standing his ground, Listen to him talking, he is on a roll, there was fourteen others and myself in goal….. the small ball is your...
View ArticleBrexit fallout: ‘We will explore all legal and parliamentary avenues to...
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has said his party will explore all legal and parliamentary avenues to ensure that Northern Ireland maintains its place in Europe. The Foyle MLA was speaking after meeting...
View ArticleDerry GAA: tonight's results
Division 4 Hurling (round 3) LAMH DHEARG 1-10, NA MAGHA 0-05 H & A Mechanical Services ACFL Divsion 3 (round 14) ARDMORE 1-07, GLACK 1-11 T Mackle Under-18 Hurling (round 5) BANAGHER 1-13,...
View ArticleBishop to lead annual Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
Bishop Donal McKeown will lead the annual Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes tomorrow. Lourdes is a place of renewal, consolation and solidarity where the healthy and sick combine to pray and where...
View ArticleNewly-launched Live Life Lisa Orsi Foundation to take young NW GAA players to...
The Live Life Lisa Orsi Foundation was officially launched at An Culturlann in Derry. The Foundation is a legacy project to honour the memory of Lisa Orsi and to celebrate her amazing enthusiasm for...
View ArticleBrexit fallout: MEP Martina Anderson calls on Villiers to reconsider her...
Sinn Féin MEP Martina Anderson has called on British Secretary of State Theresa Villiers to reconsider her position. Ms Villiers had backed the “Leave” campaign in last week’s European Referendum in...
View ArticlePolice release man arrested in probe into violent dissident republican activity
A-26 year-old man arrested in Derry yesterday as part of an investigation into violent dissident republican activity in the city has been released by police. The man was detained yesterday morning by...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 30th June 2016
BOYLE, Elizabeth (Lily) (née Anderson) - 29th. June 2016 (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital (formerly of lniscarn Road), beloved wife of the late Brian, loving mother of Sean, Geraldine, Catriona and...
View ArticleDerry GAA: tonight's results
The Old Thatch Inn ACFL Under-16A (round 9) STEELSTOWN , FAUGHANVALE SEAN O'LEARY GAC (Newbridge) 0-07, BELLAGHY 3-14 O'DONOVAN ROSSA (Magherafelt) 2-09, SWATRAGH 6-14 LIMAVADY WOLFHOUNDS 3-05,...
View ArticleBring on the girls…. New football academy set up at Derry City
Bring on the girls…. New football academy set up at Derry City A new academy aimed at developing girls’ football Derry will be launched tomorrow at Brooke Park in the city. The Derry City Ladies...
View ArticleCall for new report into proposed 4,000 housing development, first put...
A new report has been demanded into what exactly is going on at a site in Derry where 4,000 new homes were first proposed 14 years ago. Plans for the H2 site on the Buncrana Road first came before the...
View ArticleCelebrations underway in Derry to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of...
Celebrations have got underway in Derry to mark the first day of the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 2016. Around 50 members of the Apprentice Boys paraded from their headquarters in Society Street for a...
View ArticleKelly urges support for summer blood donation sessions
Derry Sinn Fein Councillor Colly Kelly is urging members of the public to attend blood donation sessions being held in the city next week. The Blood Transfusion Service will be holding donation...
View ArticlePolice release man arrested in violent dissident republican activity...
Police have released a man arrested in Derry yesterday as part of an investigation into violent dissident republican activity. The 27-year-old was detained yesterday morning by detectives from the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Brexit is NOT a done deal - Martin McGuinness
Sinn Féin MLA Martin McGuinness has said the democratic wishes of the people of the North to remain in the EU needs to be recognised. He was speaking after meeting the Irish and British governments. If...
View ArticleMid Ulster cheerleaders appeal for support in ‘journey of a lifetime’
With only a week to go before Mid Ulster’s only cheerleading group head off to the European championships, there is certainly plenty to cheer about. Goldrush Cheerleading group was setup by Maghera...
View ArticleDerry’s derelict houses: ‘“There is a real fear one of these properties could...
The owners of several abandoned houses in Derry, including one which has lain empty for eight years, have been called on to take responsibility for the properties. The call comes after derelict houses...
View ArticleDerry City fans to show appreciation to Euro 2016 stars: McClean and Ferguson...
Derry City fans will get the opportunity tonight to show their appreciation to two local players who played in the European Championship Finals in France. Former Derry City players – James McClean and...
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