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Teresa McElhinney

Derry mother and songwriter Teresa McElhinney’s love songs gain a wider audience

Irish-born US Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell holds incense next to Pope Francis' coffin at the Basilica at St Peter’s Square on April 23, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican. On the third day since the death of Pope Francis was announced by the Vatican, his body is transferred from the Chapel of Santa Marta to the Basilica St Peter. He will lie in state in a simple wooden coffin until his funeral, which will be held on Saturday, 26th April 2025. (Pool photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Bishop Dónal McKeown to celebrate Diocesan Mass in memory of Pope Francis

Pope Francis during his visit to Ireland in August 2018 for the 9th World Meeting of Families (Catholic Communications Office archive)

Archbishop Eamon Martin to celebrate Memorial Mass for Pope Francis

Echo Echo Dance Theatre will get the energy flowing with a gentle movement and mindfulness session

Waterside Together has packed programme of events for May, June and July

The story of St. George was first recorded on these islands by Donegal’s St. Adomnán

Story of St. George was first recorded on these islands by Donegal’s St. Adomnán

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, was born in Schiavon, Italy, on 17 January 1955. At the age of 14 he entered the seminary of Vicenza and was ordained a priest on 27 April 1980. Particularly expert in matters concerning the Middle East, and more generally in those regarding the geo-political situation of the Asian continent, he has worked specifically to build up and reinforce relations between the Holy See and Vietnam. He also contributed to reopening dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians, convinced of the need for a shared effort to “create the conditions for a true and just peace” in the Middle East.

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Pope Francis arrives for the closing Mass at the World meeting of families 2018 at the Phoenix Park in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Funeral Mass of Pope Francis to take place on Saturday

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St. Mary's Church in Derrybeg after a devastating fire on Easter Monday.

Donegal parish in shock after fire destroys Derrybeg chapel

The original Derry Girl, Bronagh Gallagher, has starred alongside some of the biggest names in cinema after a stellar career of more than three decades on the big screen. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for The Old Vic Theatre)

IN PICTURES: Movie stars who shared the cinema screen with Bronagh Gallagher

As they prepare to draw the curtain on an event that has left an indelible mark, the Celtronic organisers have opened the archives and revealed an incredible trove of images from the past quarter of a century. Thanks for the memories.

30 brilliant photographs from the archives of Derry’s Celtronic festival

Dutch Barn Vodka launches The Spirit of Comedy

Ricky Gervais launches hunt for “Britain’s second funniest person”

FDST members Jill McCallion, Declan Feeney, Kathy Coyle with FINI staff members Nicole Harkin and Teresa Dickson.

Find Insurance NI raises over £18,000 to support Foyle Down Syndrome Trust

Sinéad McLaughlin

Northern citizens are poorer and dying younger than southern counterparts

East Londonderry UUP Association Chairman Robert Carmichael.

Political opinion: East Londonderry UUP issues Easter peace challenge to terror ...

The Cú Chulainn monument in Derry City Cemetery

Derry republicans to mark 109th anniversary of Easter Rising
Republicans will gather in Derry this weekend and next to mark the 109th anniversary of the Easter Rising.
Kevin Mullan

The proposal is for the erection of a ‘new Cityside Health and Care Centre, including a multistorey car park, site access roads and associated landscaping with additional public realm works, including pedestrian link to Quay Trail, and infrastructure works including upgrade of Pennyburn Roundabout to include additional lanes and associated junction improvements, to support the development of the site’.

Consultation on Derry’s Cityside Health hub at Fort George

Year 13 students from St. Columb's College taking part in the round table careers event on Friday.

St. Columb’s College round table at Magee

The late Colm Bryce

Funeral committal of Derry socialist Colm Bryce to take place in Gweedore

Archbishop Eamon Martin is Catholic Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop John McDowell is Church of Ireland Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland.

Archbishop Martin: Persevere with hope amid the darkness and violence

38 brilliant photos of Derry, Donegal and Tyrone parties and nights out in 2005

Ryungo O’Connor and her husband, popular singer John O’Connor, present Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr with a bouquet of flowers and a copy of John’s latest collection of classic songs on CD ‘Down Memory Lane My Way’ during a reception at the Guildhall. Photo: George Sweeney

John and Ryungo O’Connor present Mayor Seenoi-Barr with 'Down Memory Lane'

L-R: Sean McGlinchey, Sinn Féin Councillor and Chair of the Dungiven Community Response Group, Martina Tully, Business Development UK at ERG, Colum McNicholl, Treasurer of St. Canice's GAC, Mairead McCormack Chief Executive of Glenshane Community Development and Mel Falconer, Head of Business Development UK at ERG.

ERG powers positive change with £25,000 funding for local addiction support grou...

Carlisle House

Durkan expresses concern over proposed NIHE office closures

Carlisle House

Housing Executive to close local offices and consolidate in Carlisle House

DEEDS staff and members Mick Canny, Wendy McLaughlin, Leonard Mills Kathleen McNaught and Gerard McGill at the launch of the ‘Scan the Band’ Dementia Safeguarding Scheme in the Guildhall. Photo: George Sweeney

DEEDs support worker says dementia wristband will ‘save lives’

Colm Bryce at a demonstration in Guildhall Square.

Derry socialist and musician Colm Bryce was a 'power house of social justice’
The late Derry socialist, musician and Marxist academic Colm Bryce has been described as a ‘powerhouse of social justice’ and ‘warrior in the struggle against oppression’.
Kevin Mullan

Stena Line declares 2025 the year of pet travel

Stena Line declares 2025 the Year of Pet Travel

Top three areas for blockages by county in 2024.

Top towns in the Easter Bunny Bad Book

77 brilliant photographs from parties and nights out in Derry in April 2005

Bishop of Derry Dónal McKeown

Bishop of Derry Dónal McKeown to submit retirement letter to Pope Francis

Majella Magee, Lilian Seenoi-Barr and Mandy Corr,

New dementia wristband will give people ‘peace of mind’ and help them if lost

The late Colm Bryce

Colm Bryce will be sorely missed by his ‘comrades and friends across the world’

European starling, adult perched.

RSPB NI: House Sparrows fly high again in Northern Ireland's Big Garden Birdwatc...

Age Concern Causeway’s Manager Mandy Corr

New dementia wristband will give people ‘peace of mind’ and help them if lost

Caithilín Hughes, 26, who is originally from Claudy but lives in Perth, is asking why thousands are leaving Ireland.

Derry woman working on Australian mine says it’s no wonder the young are leaving

Nailor's Row came alive as children from four local primary schools took part in the second annual Anthony Hegarty 1km Dash.

14 brilliant photographs of the Derry school dash in memory Anthony Hegarty

Liam Sweeney, pictured recently in the Ebrington Hotel.

Liam Sweeney: The Lone Moor Road native who became a Zambian sports pioneer

(L-R) Tesco Community Champions Fionnuala O’Reilly and Sarah-Lee Green and Conor O'Kane, Senior Partnership Manager NI at Marie Curie.

Tesco NI customers raise £57,000 for Marie Curie in one weekend

Oonagh McClure, the Northern Ireland representative of campaign group the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)

New law needed so medics are honest when treatment goes wrong in Northern Irelan...

Competition judge and award-winning artist, Kathryn Callaghan and Tourism NI Communications Officer, Claire Hamilton along with budding young artists at the launch of the Giant Welcome Art Competition

Tourism NI launches children’s art competition to show giant welcome to the 153r...

Man and woman working out in a gym.

Gym searches surge in Northern Ireland, with Derry leading the way

Dumfries Academy history teacher Heather Chalk and Deirdre McDowell holding a photograph of Jane Haining and family.

Derry woman to star in new documentary about Scottish Holocaust heroine

An anti-poverty march in Derry.

3,260 children (12.95%) in 950 Derry homes poorer due to two-child limit

Euan Baikie from RTA Law, who conducted the research, said: "Drink driving ruins lives, there’s no excuse for getting behind the wheel while under the influence."

Derry sees rise in online searches for drink driving limit

Pictured at the launch of SkillBuild NI Regional Competition 2025 are (l-r): Martin Flynn, Chief Executive OCN; Caine Tait, Carpentry and Joinery student SERC; Francis Rice, Principal Lecturer, Construction Trades SERC and Barry Neilson OBE, Chief Executive CITB NI.

College network sponsors construction skills competition

RTS NI Student Award winners from Ulster University who won three awards for Animation, Craft Production and Craft Camera Work and Highly Commended certificates for Animation, Drama, Ent & Comedy and Factual (Short Form). They are pictured on stage with their UU lecturer at the Black Box Belfast.

Winners of student television awards announced

The heart of the home…Delighted tenants Alan and Charlotte Donnell welcome Eddie Doherty, Housing Executive West Area Manager (middle) into their beautiful home.

Derry’s famous ‘tin houses’ receive £3m upgrade to the delight of residents

Féile’s ‘Lunch with a Laugh’ at the Bishop’s Gate Hotel was a huge success with Belfast comic Paddy ‘The Dagger’ McDonnell, leaving everyone in stitches.

24 brilliant photographs from Féile’s ‘Lunch with a Laugh’ with Paddy McDonnell

Money problems photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash

Northern Ireland is becoming increasingly ‘money anxious’

Photo Caption: Pictured launching ‘Good Food Ireland® Experiences’ is Darina Allen, the pioneer of the slow food movement in Ireland and owner of Ballymaloe Cookery School; Margaret Jeffares, CEO of Good Food Ireland® and Dr Howard Hastings OBE, former chairman of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Chairman of Hastings Hotels.

The Chocolate Manor featured in New Good Food Ireland® Platform

Aughnacloy Primary

Calling all Key Stage 2 teachers - Win a trip to Balmoral Show for your class!

A DC&SDC spokesperson confirmed works on the Daisyfield Development are well progressed with second fix works and decoration now ongoing.

£4.2m Daisyfield Community Sports Hub in Derry due to be finished by late Spring

Pictured with Lady Mary Peters (centre) is John Colwell from Derry based Alchemy Technology Services along with Sarah Colwell.

Alchemy supports the Mary Peters Trust's 50th year

Clare and Paul Vallely - Founders of Kukoon

Kukoon’s partnership approach can ‘breathe new life into high street’