News
Derry to host ‘flagship’ Twelfth
The Orange Order is to hold its flagship ‘Twelfth’ parade in Derry next month.
Cars attacked by water balloons
Children throwing water balloons at vehicles driving through the Bogside area could cause a serious accident, a local councillor has warned.
Community archaeology at Prehen House this Saturday
Prehen House will host a community archaeological dig this Saturday. The event, described as family friendly, will run from 1-4pm and everyone is welcome. Members of the public are invited to come and meet some of 17th Century characters from Prehen as history will be brought to life by actors in period costume. Young and old alike will be given the opportunity to get their hands dirty working with a trowel. However a number of professionals will be there to guide them in their endeavours.
Man suffered testicle bite - court told
Two women have appeared at a special sitting of Derry’s Magistrates Court charged in relation to an incident in Limavady during which a man sustained a bite wound to one of his testicles.
Rebuilding society will be ‘long, gradual process’ - Rosenberg
The various stories of conflict shared at this weekend’s conference made it was clear that the hardships involved in overcoming ‘poisonous legacies’ were universal.
Status Quo after-show party announced in Derry
Two of Derry’s finest rock and metal bands, Triggerman and Sandstone, will support rock legends Status Quo at the Venue this Saturday, June 22, in what’s sure to be the biggest rock concert in the city’s history.
Sport
The 2013 All Ireland? May the best manager win
Sometime in the 80s, Dungiven seniors went up to play Claudy in a Kerlin Cup match with the bare 15 on board. Andy Murphy was player/manager at the time. His three brothers also played on the team. Andy’s team talk went something like this: “Boys, I’ll play midfield with our Plunkett. Liam is at full-back. George centre half. The rest of youse just fan out.”
Forester goal ‘Steels’ vital win as Banagher slip into trouble
SEASONS can be defined in the details of games such as this.
Video
Record numbers make 2D 2013 a truly world-class comics event video
As the dust settles after Derry’s 2D Comics Festival, details have emerged of just how successful this annual comics event has become.
Lifestyle
Attention Buskers! Roaring Meg Festival needs you here
Have you a talent or musical gift to share with the wider world? Well, an integral part of this Friday’s Music City! will be the Roaring Meg Busking Festival - and the Gasyard Wall Féile is encouraging local buskers to take to the streets to win cash prizes, including the top prize of £1,000!
FREE for a recording session in Music City?
As the city prepares to be transformed into one giant stage for Music City! this Friday, the Nerve Centre is adding the final touches to its exciting plans for the 24 hour music event.
At the Movies - Man of Steel - review
Disappointment is part of life. It’s nothing to be ashamed of, it’s just part and parcel of being human.
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Derry has plenty to Bragg about!
Legendary television presenter and broadcaster, Melvyn Bragg, is a fan of Derry man and BBC Radio Ulster presenter, Gerry Anderson.
Derry weaves its magic
If someone had have told me this time last week that I’d contribute to a weaved tapestr I’d have called them insane.
Mayor is delighted by tourism boost
Mayor Martin Reilly has welcomed news that the city recorded its highest-ever hotel occupancy figures during the month of May.
Community
Journal readers needed to capture our longest day
What ingredients do you have to mix together to get a typical day in Derry?
‘Poisonous Legacies’ weekend hailed
The international ‘Poisonous Legacies’ conference held over the weekend in Derry’s Guildhall has been hailed as “an amazing experience” by its joint organisers, the Pat Finucane Centre and Bloody Sunday Trust.
Controversy over Guildhall’s new Bloody Sunday Inquiry exhibit
Some of the Bloody Sunday families have criticised aspects of a new video installation intended to mark the Saville Inquiry in the Guildhall.
Derry women walk out for the Hospice
Thousands of Derry women took to the streets yesterday as the annual Foyle Hospice Walk/Run got underway.
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Visitors treated to a ‘taste’ of Derry
Food critics from across the globe have been finding out exactly what the people of the city ate during the Siege of Derry as part of the Feast or Famine Food Tours.
Charity paddle down Foyle
A charity canoe paddle will take place down the Foyle on June 22nd to raise funds for cancer charity CLIC Sargent.
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Weather for Derry
Thursday 20 June 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 12 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 12 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North west
