Food and Drink

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

GlenAllachie 12 Year Old - crowned the best malt in the world

This £47 GlenAllachie whisky just won World’s Best Single Malt 2025

TGI Fridays two-course dining & cocktails deal from £34.99

Blackbird

Three Derry city pubs vying to be named best in the county

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Celtronic 2025 – All good raves must come to an end

Aldi reveals quietest times to shop over Easter weekend

Bishop Street.

Derry restaurant Social Studio announces their closure due to rising costs

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

10 of the best pub and restaurant deals for Easter 2025

10 of the greatest pub and restaurant deals running this Easter

Sculpted by Hotel Chocolat, the £90 egg is is the size of an ostrich egg

This amazing Easter egg costs £90 - but there's one costing a LOT more

Treat yourself this Easter to the luxury Hamper from Fortnum & Mason - including their signature wicker basket

Luxury Easter Hamper from Fortnum & Mason

The MEATER SE wireless meat probe

Meater SE review: budget smart BBQ thermometer that really works

Dr Clara Doran has turned personal experience into a revolution in caring for brain health

The GP who left medicine to help people beat brain fog

The Cadbury Easter Chocolate Collection Hamper

Cadbury Easter egg sale now live with up to £5 off top chocolate gifts

This could be the UK's cheapest coffee machine deal

Tassimo Suny: Cheapest UK coffee pod machine deal

Members of Derry IPSC donating money to Jerusalem Coffee & Bakehouse.

Derry IPSC donate to new Jerusalem café
Members of Derry Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) are pictured donating money raised from their Moonlit Dip at Ludden beach in Inishowen in Co. Donegal back in March to Derry's first Palestinian cafe - Jerusalem Coffee & Bakehouse.
Brendan McDaid

Natalie Cassidy hosts new Channel 4 show Britain's Best Buys: What's the Big Deal?

Natalie Cassidy tries mushroom coffee in new channel 4 series

The Tassimo Finesse Friendly has a simple one-button operation

Get 58% off Tassimo coffee machine + free pods & £20 voucher

There's no plumbing required with the Netta ice machine - just fill the tank with water and wait 10 minutes for the cubes to form

Netta ice maker now just £47.59 after double discount on Amazon

Parties and celebrations April 2005: Liadhan McKenna.

IN PICS: Parties and celebrations in April 2005

Rockall

‘Brazen’ British blockade of Rockall costing Greencastle fishers 25%

The Cosori TwinFry Dual Blaze 10l air fryer can fit huge portions of food in its drawer

Cosori TwinFry Dual Blaze 10L air fryer: big capacity, clever cooking

The Ninja Woodfire brings convenience to grilling

Ninja Woodfire BBQ: why this electric grill is my guilty pleasure

Dirtea's mushroom coffee is a healthier way to get that caffeine hit

Dirtea Mushroom Coffee: A healthy coffee alternative with Lion’s Mane

Dr. Tom Black.

Diabetes 'a huge burden' for patients and the NHS

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

Northwest local businesses are stepping up to the challenge and delivering innovative and high-quality products.

The future of Food to Go in NI: A new era of excellence
As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of the food industry, few sectors have experienced the rapid growth and expansion seen within the food to go market here in Northern Ireland, particularly in the North West. The industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few years, becoming an integral part of the daily life of busy professionals, students, and families alike.
Michael Henderson, CEO of the NI Food To Go Association

Pat and Dolores Scullion pictured with Father Gerard Mongan, Administrator, Long Tower Church, in the Cloisters Café based in Aras Cholmcille. Photo: George Sweeney

IN PICS: Opening of Cloisters Café at Aras CholmCille

Father Gerard Mongan, Administrator, Long Tower Church, alongside Pat Kennedy, proprietor, of the Cloisters Café based in Aras Cholmcille. Photo: George Sweeney

Watch: New Aras Cholmcille Café opens during Sister Clare's retreat

Tim Hortons’ Chicken Donut Sandwich and Cheesy Loaded Timbits®.

Naughty but nice: Tim Hortons launches new menu items including a chicken donut ...

DIRTEA's award-winning mushroom coffee

The mushroom coffee replacing the morning brew for crash-free focus

You can get this exclusive whisky at nearly half price - if you're quick

Talisker 11-year-old whisky still £60 on Amazon after Spring Sale

The new gardens at the Gate Lodge at the entrance to St. Columb’s Park have been completed and has hosted pupils from St. Anne’s Primary School who planted the first seed potatoes in one of the raised beds with the help horticulturalists from Acorn Farm and Conservation Volunteers, follow a plant discovery trail. The event was attended by the Mayor, Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, pictured with Paul Sweeney Chairman of the National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland Committee and Shauna Kelpie, Acorn Farm and the Community Foundation.. Picture Martin McKeown. 27.03.25

Acorn Farm Gate Lodge Garden officially opened by Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr

The new IslandMen Irish Whiskey created by Wild Atlantic Distillery founders, Jim Nash, and Brian Ash, who have officially launched their new single malt Irish whiskey and new blended whiskey in The Guildhall, pictured with Nicola Kelly and Mike Crone, who designed the bottle. Picture Martin McKeown. 28.03.25

IslandMen Whiskey launched at the Guildhall

Aviation Gin

Spring gin deals: Aviation Gin lands at £22 in Amazon’s Spring Sale

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA : Pictured are patrons who attended the reopening of Earth nightclub back in March 2005.

IN PICS: One night in Earth back in March 2005

This Kamado-style ceramic charcoal grill is now just £99

Forget Amazon, Wowcher has a red-hot BBQ deal you won’t want to miss

The real Amazon Spring Deal best sellers might surprise you

What’s really fizzing on Amazon during Spring Deal Days

Tefal Easy Fry Mega Air fryer has an extra-large capacity, but a compact price tag in the Amazon sale

Half price family-sized air fryer in the Amazon Spring Sale

Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Rum

Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva Rum drops to £32 in Amazon Spring Sale

Amazon Spring Deal Days end on March 31

When does the Amazon Spring Sale end?

Lagavulin's 12 Year Old Special Release has had a massive discount for the Amazon Spring Sale

The £135 whisky that's now an amazing price in the Amazon Spring Sale

79 brilliant photographs of Derry and Donegal parties in March 2005

The AF140UK has all the Ninja features, for a very accessible price

Cheapest Ninja air fryer: Amazing deal in the Amazon Spring Sale

Four great whisky deals in the Spring Amazon event

Best whisky deals in Amazon Spring Sale 2025

Brits are choosing two treats, two screens and two books at once

ANON Drinks English Garden

Raising a glass: Non-alcoholic drinks brand invites Derry public to decide on ne...

We've found three great deals on coffee machines in the Amazon Spring Sale event

Three best coffee machine deals in Amazon’s Spring sale

Ninja's products often get discounts - but these are the best we've seen in a while

The best Ninja deals in Amazon’s Spring Deal Days sale

Wild Atlantic Distillery founders, brothers-in-law Brian Ash and Jim Nash will launch Islandmen whiskey in Derry.

New Irish whiskey to be launched in Derry

The Ninja multi-cooker has a 30% discount at the moment

Huge saving on this Ninja air fryer oven if you're a Prime member

Having fun in the Arts and Crafts Room at Saturday's Feile Springtime Shenanigans at Pilot's Row Centre, Derry. : .

36 brilliant photos from Féile Derry’s Springtime Shenanigans at Pilot’s Row

Damage caused to The Picked Duck premises on the quay.

The Pickled Duck owners ‘devastated’ after St. Patrick’s Day break-in in Derry

Starbucks collaborates with footballer Harry Kane to support mental health charities with new coffee launch

Starbucks and Harry Kane come together to support mental health

Aldi confirms Easter range for 2025 - full list of items and prices

A full list of Aldi's 2025 Easter range - including Bubble Tea eggs