DEATH NOTICES: 14 September 2015
MCHUGH, Myra Irene Annette (née Parnell), (peacefully) at Altnagelvin Hospital, (surrounded by her loving family in her 87th year, formerly of 39 Fallowlea Park, Caw), dearly beloved wife of the late...
View ArticleDerry fire crews tackle Donegal village house fire
Firefighters from Derry have attended an early morning fire in the village of Carrigans close to the border in Co Donegal. Gardai are investigating the cause of the blaze at a house on Main Street. The...
View ArticleMeet Derry’s ‘Super Mums’
Six Derry women have been honoured for their efforts as a mum. The women were put forward by their children for a ‘Super Mum’ competition which is being run by the Supervalu chain of supermarkets. Six...
View ArticleBoxing: Commonwealth hero McGinty returns home
Derry boxer Brett McGinty will return to a hero’s welcome today after winning a silver medal at the Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa. The Oakland fighter (pictured) was part of a five-man Northern...
View ArticleDerry’s maritime history a highlight of Culture Night
Derry’s historic Harbour House will throw open its doors this Friday when visitors will be invited to find out more about local maritime history as part of Culture Night. The former Port and Harbour...
View ArticleDerry police renew 'confusion scam' warning
Police in Derry are again advising business people to be on their guard against a “confusion scam” operated by people seeking to change quantities of money. In the instances reported to police, staff...
View ArticleMayor visits North West Migrants Forum
The Mayor of Derry and Strabane District Council, Councillor Elisha McCallionm has visited the ‘North West Migrants Forum’ who work with locally based black and minority ethnic individuals, migrants,...
View ArticleMcLaughlin to meet Ulster Univesity Vice Chancellor
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Maeve McLaughlin is to meet new vice chancellor of the Ulster University to discuss the expansion of Magee university in Derry.. Ms McLaughlin (pictured) said the expansion of the...
View ArticleDerry people urged to make their views known on future of BBC
Derry people are being urged to make their views known on the future of the BBC. Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister Carál Ní Chuilín is urging local people to take part in the consultation on the...
View ArticleWeek-long celebration of ‘One Place Many People’
Derry City and Strabane Council has announced details of this year’s Community Relations and Cultural Awareness Week which will take place at the end of the month. The event, taking place from 28...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 14 September 2015 (updated)
HARKIN, William James (Jim) - 14th September 2015, at Altnagelvin Hospital, formerly of 1 Eastway Gardens, loving father of Sinead, Aine, Sean and much loved grandfather of Cadhan, Dylan, Conchur and...
View ArticleClarity sought over charges for ‘green gym’
A Derry councillor has sought clarification over the pricing policy of a ‘Green Gym’ in Derry which opened earlier this year. The facility opened in May 2015 and is managed by the Leafair Community...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 15 September 2015
DAVIDSON, Mary Agnes Isabel (Isa) - 13th September 2015 (peacefully) at Longfield Care Home, loving sister of Doreen, Gerald and Jeffrey, beloved aunt of Colin, Claire (France), Nicole and Erica...
View ArticleTHE WARRIOR'S CODE - Norn Iron, Ballykelly Primary School and me...
“When yer man gets the ball, Northern Ireland has it all. Oh we’re off to Spain, In La Manga main, When yer man gets the ball!” Dana & 1982 Northern Ireland World Cup squad. ‘You’re wan rare boy,...
View Article£65m Ballykelly film to create 1,000 jobs
£65m Ballykelly film to create 1,000 jobs The first film to be made a former British army base in Co Derry will create 1,000 jobs, according to the company behind the £65 million production. Work on...
View ArticleThree youths sought over Derry ‘distraction’ theft
Police in Derry are appealing for information about a theft from a shop in the Waterside area of the city. Three youths went into an electronic cigarettes shop at Spencer Road on Sunday and stole four...
View ArticleDerry dementia group shortlisted for top award
The Service Improvement Project Board have been selected as a finalist in the ‘Best Dementia Friendly Partnership Working’ category at the first ever Northern Ireland Dementia Friendly Awards 2015. The...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 15 September 2015 (updated)
DAVIDSON, Mary Agnes Isabel (Isa) - 13th September 2015 (peacefully) at Longfield Care Home, loving sister of Doreen, Gerald and Jeffrey, beloved aunt of Colin, Claire (France), Nicole and Erica...
View ArticleBallykelly film announcement "great news" for entire area: Ó hÓisín
Confirmation that two major films are to be made in Shackleton studios at the former British army site in Ballykelly creating over 1,000 jobs has been welcomed by East Derry Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Ó...
View ArticleYouth Team sought for Derry diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes
Applications are now invited from young people from the Dicoese of Derry who wish to be part of the Youth Team on next year’s Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. The pilgrimage will take place from 1 - 6...
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