Hutton backing players to avoid the drop
Former Derry City boss Peter Hutton believes the squad he has left behind at Brandywell is more than good enough to escape relegation in the last six games of the season. The Candy Stripes legend was...
View ArticleAirtricity League: tonight's fixtures
Kick-off 7.45pm Premier Division BOHEMIANS v LONGFORD TOWN (at Dalymount Park) DERRY CITY v SHAMROCK ROVERS (at Brandywell) DUNDALK v DROGHEDA UNITED (at Oriel Park) First Division WATERFORD UNITED v...
View ArticleLorry driver from south Derry dies in crash in County Westmeath
A lorry driver who died in a single-vehicle crash in County Westmeath is understood to be from Desertmartin. The man in his 40s was killed when the truck he was driving left the N52 road between...
View ArticleChristmas comes early as Derry bargain hunters flock to toy sale
Christmas has come early for hundreds of Derry parents who have flocked to Smyth’s toy store in the city to snap up a bargain. The annual one-day sale, which sees stock reduced by 20%, has always been...
View ArticleMissing Derry man found safe and well
A man who was reported missing in Derry in the early hours of this morning has been found safe and well, police in the city have said. Volunteers from the Foyle Search and Rescue’s emergency response...
View ArticleElderly woman treated following lunchtime house fire
An elderly woman was treated for the effects of smoke inhalation following a house fire in Co Derry at lunchtime today. Firefighters from Maghera and Magherafelt responded to the blaze which broke out...
View ArticleSadness as former Coleraine defender dies in New Zealand
The death has taken place of former Northern Ireland international defender, Terry McCavana. The 94-year-old (pictured), whose clubs included Coleraine and Notts County, passed away in Auckland, New...
View Article‘When you leave this court, go straight to Altnagelvin Hospital’, judge tells...
A judge today told a Derry man whose partner was admitted to hospital this morning to give birth, ‘When you leave this court, go straight to Altnagelvin Hospital’. James Rush, of Ernest Street,...
View ArticleWinter 'flu: Derry parents urged to get children vaccinated
The Western Trust School Nursing Team are urging Derry parents to help protect their children this winter by ensuring they take up the childhood flu vaccination programme which will be offered to all...
View ArticleRugby - City of Derry keeping things Semple...
All Ireland League 2B City of Derry v Bective Rangers 4.30pm Judge’s Road CITY of Derry scrum half Andrew Semple says his side are “quietly confident” as they welcome Bective Rangers to Judges Road...
View ArticleMulti sports activities for kids at Shantallow Community Centre
Parents in the Derry interested in getting their children involved in sports activities on a Saturday morning are encouraged to sign them up for Shantallow Community Centre’s multi sports programme....
View ArticleIFA Premiership: today's fixtures
Throw-in 3.00pm BALLYMENA UNITED v BALLINAMALLARD CLIFTONVILLE v GLENTORAN COLERAINE v CRUSADERS CARRICK RANGERS v GLENAVON LINFIELD v WARRENPOINT PORTADOWN v DUNGANNON SWIFTS
View ArticleIFA C'ship One: today's fixtures
Kick-off 7.30pm ARDS v BALLYCLARE COMRADES KNOCKBREDA v INSTITUTE LARNE v BANGOR LISBURN DISTILLERY v H&W WELDERS ANNAGH UNITED v LOUGHGALL ARMAGH CITY v DONEGAL CELTIC LURGAN CELTIC v DERGVIEW
View ArticleDerry SCH Final: Neighbours Slaughtneil and Swatragh do battle at Owenbeg
Slaughtneil take on near neighbours Swatragh in the Derry Senior Club Hurling Final at Owenbeg this afternoon (throw-in 2.30pm). Injuries to the Slaughtneil attack has created a bit of a headache for...
View ArticleIFA C’Ship One: Deery still wants 'Stute ‘to play with freedom’
Institute travel to Knockbreda for an IFA Championship One clash this afternoon, buoyed by their recent cup exploits and manager Kevin Deery wanting his players to “play with freedom” despite their...
View ArticleRugby: City of Derry keeping in Semple for visit of Bective
City of Derry scrum half Andrew Semple says his side are “quietly confident” as they welcome Bective Rangers to Judges Road this afternoon for an All Ireland League 2B clash (kick off 4.30pm). This is...
View ArticleA feast of football in NW Junior League
Irish Junior Cup (1.30pm kick off) BLOOMFIELD v DRUMMOND Much will depend on how strong a side Bloomfield field in this match, with three adult sides in the club. Either way they should be very strong,...
View ArticlePart of Derry's city centre to be closed off tomorrow morning as major new...
A film crew will take over part of Derry's city centre tomorrow morning. An area of the city centre will be closed off for seven hours to facilitate the filming. The film is called 'Property of the...
View ArticleAirtricity League: today's fixtures
Premier Division BRAY WANDERERS v LIMERICK FC (at The Carlisle Grounds, throw-in 5.45pm) First Division COBH RAMBLERS v FINN HARPS (at St Colman's Park, kick-off 7.45pm)
View ArticleDerry Senior Hurling Final HT: Some people think it's all over... it is!!!
Slaughtneil are on course to retain their Derry Senior Football Championship title as they hold a massive 24 point lead over Swatragh on a scoreline of 3-18 to 0-03 at half-time in a one-sided final...
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