County Derry
One-man audience for gig
A concert at the Roe Valley Arts and Cultural Centre at the weekend went ahead despite there being just one person in the audience.
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Residents angry after flood mess
A Ballykelly woman whose garden was flooded with sewage after Saturday’s deluge of rain says an urgent long term solution is needed, writes Sheena Jackson.
Magic moment for Spurs fan Andrew (11)
An 11-year-old Limavady lad has described the moment he walked onto White Hart Lane as a Spurs mascot at the weekend as “fantastic”.
Tributes to ‘one of life’s gentlemen’’
Mourners packed St. Patrick’s Church in Dungiven on Sunday to say their final goodbye to the former manager of the Derry senior hurling team, James O’Kane.
243 parking tickets not paid in Limavady
More than 200 parking tickets issued in Limavady over the last three years have gone unpaid, it has been revealed.
Limavady solicitor Peter is ‘Danny Boy’ for a day
Limavady solicitor Peter Jack has put his money where his mouth is, literally, in support of a Danny Boy signature project.
Dungiven GAA clubs ‘Opt for Life’ weekend event
All Ireland winner and Dungiven man Joe Brolly will speak at a special ‘organ donation support’ day in the town this weekend ganised by the local GAA clubs.
Bob Mullan aids Mongol Rally girls
A local car dealer has come to the rescue of three girls planning a charity drive across 10,000 miles and 18 countries.
Fears for Dungiven ‘lifeline service’
The manager of a Dungiven daycare centre has spoken of her fears for the future of the “lifeline” facility, following a new strategy on the delivery of care for people with disabilities.
RAF flagpole brings drama at Limavady Borough Council
The controversial issue of flags returned to Limavady Council this week, forcing members to adjourn briefly while others left the meeting.
Call for Foyle Ferry Service funding
An Assembly member wants Stormont to fund the Foyle Ferry Service out of the public purse.
Mayor backs ‘Good Relations’
Limavady Borough Council’s Mayor Councillor Cathal McLaughlin has voiced his support for ‘Community Relations Week’ at the recent launch, which he attended with Good Relations Officer, Patricia Cameron.
‘Knit and Natter’ stitches a fun pattern for Dungiven ladies
Dungiven library, Tuesday morning - welcome to ‘knit central’.
Put fist through window when chipper was closed
A 26-year-old Limavady man put his fist through a window when he lost his temper after finding out a local chippy was closed.
GAS SCARE
A Dungiven woman says she and her father are “very lucky” after they fell ill due to the effects of suspected gas exposure at their home on Sunday.
SDLP’s Mullan likely to be the next mayor
Speculation is mounting SDLP councillor Gerry Mullan will be the new mayor of the Limavady borough, the ‘Journal’ understands.
Limavady’s RAF role should not be forgotten - Colr.
A councillor says as the Roe Valley celebrates 400 years of “illustrious history, it would be wrong not to highlight the part played by RAF Airfield, Limavady, in the Battle of the Atlantic.
Limavady man drove with excess alcohol in breath
A 51-year-old Limavady man who drove with excess alcohol in his breath has been disqualified from driving for one year.
Limavady crime up ‘very slightly’
Overall crime is up “very slightly” in Limavady, with an increase of 13 incidents, according to new PSNI figures.
Reported drugs offences in Limavady double in a year
The most recent crime figures for the Limavady district show the number of drugs offfences has more than doubled in the last year.
Limavady man jailed for assault
A Limavady man who assaulted a woman before urinating over her boyfriend’s car has been jailed for three months.
Runners’ marathon effort for organ donation
Five runners from Dungiven ran their hearts out on Monday when they completed the Belfast City marathon to raise awareness for organ donation.
‘Save Thackeray’ campaign wins the backing of Council
A robust campaign to save Thackeray Place residential care home in Limavady has the unanimous support of local councillors.
Bank holiday drama for fire hero Brendan video
It was late afternoon on the Bank Holiday Monday, and Brendan McAteer was lazing in his front garden.
Mayor launches Danny Boy Festival
The ninth Danny Boy Festival was launched at Benone Tourist Complex by Limavady Mayor Cathal McLaughlin at the weekend, and organisers say this year’s programme is “a jam packed weekend of music and art”, running from May 16 to 19.
‘Hopes and dreams shattered’
So many hopes and dreams were shattered by the death of 16 year-old Cathal Donaghy, hundreds of mourners have been told.
Ex-serviceman drove dangerously after Union flags protest
An ex-serviceman today received a suspended jail sentence for dangerous driving after a Union flags protest in Limavady.
VIDEO: Neighbour hailed a hero after house fire rescue video
Drumsurn man Brendan McAteer has been hailed a hero after rescuing his neighbour, Maretta Moran from a house fire.
Unanimous backing for Thackeray campaign
A robust campaign to save Thackeray Place residential care home in Limavady has won unanimous support from local councillors.
‘Unbelievable’ support for wee Niall
The dad of a four-year-old Dungiven boy battling a cancerous tumour has described the support for his brave little boy as “unbelievable” after the town rallied at the weekend, raising thousands of pounds for him.
RELIEF... but fight to ‘Save Thackeray’ goes on
There was relief at the news from Health Minister Edwin Poots on Friday where families whose loved ones call ‘Thackeray Place’ their home.
Limavady teacher runs the extra mile to help NSPCC
Limavady teacher Claire Scott laced up her trainers for the Belfast Marathon yesterday to raise funds for the NSPCC, and is hoping she can encourage others runners to do the same when they take on the 26.2 miles in Derry next month.
Dungiven GAA clubs ‘Opt for Life’
All Ireland winner and Dungiven man Joe Brolly will speak at a special ‘organ donation support’ day in the town later this month organised by the local GAA clubs.
RELIEF...but fight to ‘Save Thackeray’ continues
There was relief this evening in Limavady for families whose loved ones call Thackeray Place their home.
Finishing line in sight for ‘Marathon Man’ Hugh
Hugh McLaughlin has become a familiar sight in Limavady, and is known now as the ‘The Marathon Man’.
Thackeray ‘will not go without a fight’ - Colr.
The threat of closure for Thackeray Place in Limavady has drawn cross-party support, with the Mayor of Limavady calling a special meeting of Council.
No duvet day for big hearted Sonya
Limavady resident, Sonya Hunter brought the town to a standstill during a bed-push and street collection to raise much-needed funds for Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice on Saturday 6th April.
Families outrage at Trust plan for Thackeray Place
Families whose loved ones are resident at Thackeray Place have vowed to fight “tooth and nail” a proposal that, if adopted, could close the residential home.
New Bishop ‘before end of year’
Derry’s Diocesan Administrator says he thinks Derry will have a new Bishop before the end of the year.
Care Home Closures - Peggy’s message to those who want to close Thackeray Place video
Peggy Heaney, aged 85, calls Thackeray Place residential home in Limavady her home.
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Peggy (85) joins care home protest
An 85-year-old Limavady woman joined protesters on the street today to fight plans to close the Western Trust care home where she has lived for several years.
Trust slammed for serving “eviction notices” on elderly residents
Public service union NIPSA has criticised the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) for “effectively serving eviction notices on elderly residents.”
Families will fight Thackeray closure plans
Families whose loved ones are residents of a Western Trust care home in Limavady under threat of closure have vowed to “fight tooth and nail” to keep it open.
Thackeray Place closure fears
A Limavady woman has spoken of her fears for her 99-year-old mother after it emerged yesterday the Western Trust care home where she has been living for four years could close.
Local writers host Steinbeck Festival event
The Jane Ross Writers’ Group from Limavady has been invited to participate as an International Fringe Fest site for the 2013 Steinbeck Festival.
Roe Valley youths in project to ‘transform their lives’
Young people from Limavady and Dungiven joined their peers from around the North West to celebrate a major project that has “helped to transform their lives”.
St Columb’s students off on Tanzania trip
This summer, eleven senior pupils from St Columb’s College will travel to Tanzania in East Africa with local charity, Children in Crossfire.
Hundreds sign petition against ‘gasification’ plant
Hundreds of people have already signed a petition against a controversial plan to build a £500 million ‘super incinerator’ on the outskirts of Derry.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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