Happy days, it’s the weekend again… and here’s the weather forecast
After a cloudy night with frequent showers tomorrow morning will be breezy with more showers, some heavy and prolonged. It will become brighter with some sunshine developing in the afternoon before...
View ArticleDerry brothers jailed for violent crime spree
Two Derry brothers who went on a violent spree in city have been jailed for six years each. Michael Carlin, 25, of Deramore Drive in the Strathfoyle area faced a total of 21 charges relating to the...
View ArticleBuncrana pier tragedy hero, Davitt Walsh, presented with Gold Medal for...
Buncrana pier tragedy hero, Davitt Walsh, has been awarded with the Gold Medal for Marine Gallantry at the National Marine Gallantry and Meritorious Service Awards this evening. The Fanad man risked...
View ArticleRed and White Army turns out to support Derry City's 'United We Stand'...
Several hundred people have taken part in tonight’s “United We Stand” walk to Brandywell Stadium in Derry in protest at attacks on visiting fans. The demonstration was in response to the attack last...
View ArticleNo Brexit at Brandywell as Derry City come from behind to defeat Bohemians...
DERRY CITY 2, BOHEMIANS 1 Derry City came from behind to defeat Bohemians to secure fourth spot and book a place in next season’s Europa League. Kurtis Byrne shocked the home crowd with a goal for the...
View ArticleBuncrana pier tragedy: Louise James recognised for her fundraising efforts in...
The Derry woman who lost five members of her family in a tragic accident at Buncrana Pier in Co Donegal earlier this year has been recognised for her fundraising efforts in honour of one of her sons....
View ArticleDerry police praise man for his 'brave and heroic' actions in arrest of armed...
The PSNI in Derry have praised a member of the public for his “brave and heroic” actions in the arrest of a suspected armed robber in the Bogside area of the city last night. The man was detained...
View Article'Massive' new Home Bargains store to create 100 jobs when it opens in early 2017
Work on the massive new Home Bargains store in Derry will completed by early next year, it has emerged. Planning approval for the new store was issued at a special meeting of Derry City and Strabane...
View ArticleGot talent? BGT auditions to be held in Derry next week
Hit TV show Britain’s Got Talent will hold two auditions in Derry next week. The auditions will be held in Foyleside Shopping Centre and the Skeoge Arts Hub on Wednesday, October 19. Anyone with a...
View ArticleDerry schoolgirl wins major art competition
A Derry schoolgirl has won a prestigious art competition. Aishling Gallagher has been named as a winner in the 2016 Arts & Minds competition organised by the NASUWT, the largest teachers’ union in...
View ArticleDonegal man recalls shocking wedding story on the famous 'red chair' during...
A Donegal man has told a shocking story in the famous 'red chair' on the BBC's Graham Norton Show. When introducing himself on last night's show, the man described himself as Sean from Donegal. The...
View ArticleOrder your 2017 Sacred Heart Pioneer Calendar
Orders are now being taken for the 2017 Sacred Heart Pioneer Calendar. If you would like to book a copy of the calendar, which is suitable for both Pioneer and non-Pioneer families alike, you can leave...
View ArticlePolice appeal for information following hit and run on the Creggan Road
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run road traffic collision on the Creggan Road, Derry yesterday, Friday, 14 October. It was reported that shortly before 8.00am a blue coloured...
View ArticleTemperance in Ireland and in the Developing World holding draw
Temperance in Ireland and in the Developing World are holding a draw to promote their cause. It is once again being organized by the Central Office of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association. It...
View ArticleKnife brandished during terrifying shop robbery in Derry: Police have...
Detectives investigating the report of a robbery at a shop in the Glenfada Park area of Derry yesterday have arrested a 17-year-old male. He is currently in police custody. It was reported that at...
View ArticlePope John Paul II awards meeting this Tuesday
A meeting about the Pope John Paul II awards will be held in Derry on Tuesday. The awards have been set up in honour of the former Pope to give young people a chance to make a positive contribution to...
View ArticleSingers needed for Trench Road Folk Group
The Trench Road Folk Group is looking for new members. The choir has resumed singing at 10.30am Sunday Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and practice every Wednesday in the parish hall at...
View ArticleFirefighters tackle blaze in Derry's city centre this afternoon after a car...
A car burst in to flames in Derry’s city centre this afternoon. The car was parked at Horace Street off Carlisle Road when it is believed the engine caught fire. Firefighters arrived at the scene a...
View ArticleBuncrana pier tragedy hero scores twice as Ulster Senior League side impress...
Buncrana pier tragedy hero, Davitt Walsh, was the man of the moment on the pitch today as he scored twice to help the Ulster Senior League team to a 2-0 win over Connacht in the intermediate...
View ArticleHave you ever considered adopting a child? Then come along to this event...
An event will be held in Derry this week for people interested in adoption. The Western Trust’s Adoption & Permanence Team are holding an information session on Friday, October 21, at 2pm in...
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