Man arrested after Derry drugs seizure
A 23 year old man has been arrested following the discovery of suspected drugs during the search of a house in Derry this afternoon. Just after 1.00pm, officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team...
View ArticleNew date set for switch-on of part-time traffic lights at Pennyburn Roundabout
The long-awaited switch-on of traffic lights at a busy Derry junction is to take place next week. Transport NI has confirmed the part-time signals (pictured) at Pennyburn Roundabout will be operational...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 22 January 2016 (updated)
HASSAN, Tommy - 22nd January 2016, beloved husband of Ann, loving father of Lisa, Declan, Charmaine and Linda, much loved grandfather of Jude, Rian, Daniel, Isaac and dear brother of May, Robbie, Nan,...
View ArticleGAA - Eoghan Rua one step from Croker
Eoghan Rua – One step from Croker ALL IRELAND JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Eoghan Rua v Sylane (Galway) Sun 24th January at Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Throw in 2pm. EOGHAN Rua’s record...
View ArticleVIDEO: Derry singer-songwriter Decky McLaughlin's new song goes down a storm...
Derry singer-songwriter Decky McLaughlin today unveiled his latest song at a Sinn Fein event in the Millennium Forum. The local man took to the stage just before Martin McGuinness confirmed that he...
View ArticleSad passing of legendary Derry football coach, Jim O’Hea
The death has taken place of well-known Derry football coach, Jim O’Hea. Jim passed away peacefully in the Foyle Hospice in the early hours of this morning. He was 80. As founder of Derry Athletic, he...
View ArticleMan charged with Derry drugs seizure
Police in Derry have charged a 23-year-old man with a number of drugs related offences. It follows the discovery of £3,700 worth of suspected cannabis during a house search by members of the PSNI’s...
View ArticleDEATH NOTICES: 23 January 2016 (updated)
McCURRY, Elizabeth (Lily) – 23rd January 2016 (peacefully) at Cornfield Care Centre, much loved wife of the late Sammy and loving mother of Victor, Eric, Ronnie, Richard, Jacqueline, Russell and Wendy...
View ArticleRugby HT: Shock on cards as Derry trail Old Boys
RAINEY OLD BOYS 12, CITY OF DERRY 10 League leaders City of Derry trail Rainey Old Boys by two points at half-time in their All Ireland League Division 2B clash in Magherafelt. The home side went ahead...
View ArticleIntermediate Cup: Institute see off Queen's challenge
Institute booked a place in the next round of the Intermediate Cup with a 2-0 over Queen’s in Belfast this afternoon. Two first half goals from a Robbie Hume (pictured) and Jamie Dunn proved enough to...
View Article£.5m funding announced for Museum of Free Derry
Half a million pound funding has been announced for the Museum of Free Derry project. The cash boost was confirmed by Culture Minister Carál Ní Chuilín during a visit this afternoon to the construction...
View ArticleGAA - managerial re-shuffling amongst Derry clubs
Managerial re-shuffling THE annual managerial re-shuffling shows little sign of abating with a number of clubs bringing in a fresh voice to their 2016 changing rooms. Trillick's Liam Donnelly...
View ArticleRugby: Old Boys pay penalty against Derry
League leaders City of Derry came from behind to defeat Rainey Old Boys in their All Ireland League Division 2B clash at Hatrick Park in Magherafelt this afternoon. Trailing by two points on a...
View ArticleSaturday Morning League: today's results and scorers
Premier Division BENTLEY 0 BRANDYWELL CELTIC 7 Darren McFadden (3), Paul Doherty, Conor Deane (2), James Melly HATMORE HARPS 1 Paul Simon Tracey TAMNAHERIN CELTIC 1 Jarlath Canning WESTBANK UNITED 6...
View ArticleIFA Premiership: today's results and scorers
BALLYMENA UNITED 0 (Kane so 68) LINFIELD 4 Waterworth 64, 77, Gaynor (pen) 67, Smyth 73 CLINTONVILLE 1 Murray 63 BALLINAMALLARD 0 CARRICK RANGERS 2 McCoskey 22, Carrick 69 COLERAINE 1 McCauley 90+4...
View ArticleDerry police probe suspicious approach to young boys
Police in Derry have revealed they are investigating a suspicious approach to young boys in the city. . It was reported that at approximately 6.45pm on Monday last, two young boys were in the Mugga...
View ArticleDr McKenna Cup Final HT: Derry ahead against Tyrone
Derry lead Tyrone by four points on a scoreline of 1-05 to 0-03 at half-time in the Dr McKenna Cup Final being played before a crowd of over 7,000 at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Derry’s James Kielt...
View ArticleLifford greyhounds: all the winners from Saturday night's card
Tonight's card at Lifford Greyhound Stadium features 12 races. All races 350 yards or 525 yards unless stated. The winners are listed below. Race One: Balloughry Storm, 19.58 Race Two: Backdoor Wacko,...
View ArticleGAA: Derry lose out to Tyrone in McKenna Cup FInal thriller
DERRY 1-17, TYRONE 1-22 (after extra time) Derry suffered a five point defeat to Tyrone in a thrilling Dr McKenna Cup Final at the Athletic Grounds in Armagh tonight. It was a case of so near, so far...
View ArticleSupport urged for street rally in support of Foyle Haven
Support is being urged for a street rally in support of a Derry drop-in for on-street drinkers which is threatened by closure due to a lack of funding. An emergency meeting to discuss the future of...
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