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Geraldine Mullan launches Amelia's flight of HOPE.

Amelia’s flight of HOPE will mark little Amelia Mullan's tenth birthday Kevin Mullan

Geraldine Mullan launches Amelia's flight of HOPE.

I’m marking my Amelia’s 10th birthday with ‘Amelia’s flight of HOPE’ Geraldine Mullan

BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS!. . . ..The triumphant Destined FC players celebrate winning Friday's FDST Peace Games tournament at the Shared Village Centre, Waterside.

150 people line out for Foyle Down Syndrome Trust’s second annual ‘Peace Games’ Staff Reporter

More than 160 people enjoyed Culmore Literary Festival held during Good Relations Week, supported by Apex Housing Association.

Culmore festival celebrates a shared love of words Staff Reporter

Roma Downey giving the first reading at her late brother, Fr. John Downey's Funeral Mass in Moneyneena on Thursday.

Fr. John: ‘Normal, electrician’ who after vocation ministered to Greysteel dying Kevin Mullan

The late Donegal broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí who has sadly passed away.

President Higgins leads tributes to Donegal broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí Kevin Mullan

Staff, residents and families enjoying a dance

11 photographs of 1960s and 1970s party in the Oakleaves Care Centre Staff Reporter

Úna pictured with Ann Cullen, Bronagh Cullen, Moya McDevitt and Joseph Cullen.

12 photographs of recent 80th birthday surprise celebration for Úna Ó Somacháin Staff Reporter

40. McCauley. Scots Gaelic: There were two septs of this name; on Lewis in the Hebrides they were a sept of Clan MacLeod while in Dumbartonshire the McAuleys were a branch of Clan MacGregor. A branch of the latter sept accompanied the McDonalds to the Glens of Antrim in the early 16th century. Irish: A County Fermanagh sept who trace their descent from Donn Carrach Maguire, the first Maguire King of Fermanagh who died in 1302. (Brian Mitchell). McCauley was the 40th ranked surname in 1989 with 48 mentions. Pictured is BBC broadcaster Stephen McCauley.

Derry top 40 surnames – does yours make the list? Kevin Mullan

The Mayor, Councillor Patricia Logue pictured with staff and contributors at the launch of the 'All About Us' comic book by Mencap NI at their Bishop Street offices recently. Included are, from left, seated, Chris, Odhran, Conor and Liam, standing, Maureen Clarke, Ryan, Ruth Brolly, Nigel McAllister, Service Manager, Danny McLaughlin, Revolve Comics, Hayley Devine, Christopher and Elaine Mullen.

Exciting new comic book created by Mencap trainees and Revolve Comics Staff Reporter

The Apprentice Boys marching on the Derry Walls during a previous parade in the city.

Loyal orders invited to meet council over outsiders ‘causing hurt' at parades Kevin Mullan

The late Cyril and Rita Harkin.

£29k raised for hospice children’s garden room in memory of Cyril & Rita Harkin Kevin Mullan

'Stories Parables and a Memoir (1955-'73)' (450 pages; price £10/Euro12.), by Aidan Convery, is a collection of brief anecdotal 'parables' and short stories, culminating in a memoir, 'The Academy', recalling an Irish small town childhood, leading to life in St Columb's College Derry.

New collection by St. Columb’s College old boy Aidan Convery Kevin Mullan

The cleansing cost for Hallowe'en in 2022 was £7862.16.

Cleansing bill for Clipper, St. Patrick’s Day, Hallowe’en & ABOD parade revealed Kevin Mullan

The Explora I off Greencastle.

Brand new cruise ship Explora I makes maiden voyage to Maiden City Staff Reporter

John Mitchel and Jenny Verner's

John Mitchel and Jenny Verner love affair to feature in Scéalta Grá na hÉireann Kevin Mullan

Derry and Strabane's population is static, according to new data.

Derry population static at 150.8k as migration loss cancels natural growth Kevin Mullan

A group from Derry who will be running the Waterside Half Marathon to raise funds and awareness for Mothers of Srebrenica

Group running Waterside Half Marathon to raise funds for Mothers of Srebrenica Staff Reporter

Group pictured at Little Acorns Bookstore for the 'Andrea Carter in Conversation with Neil Hegarty' Féile 23 event. Included are Sally Goggin, Breege, Mary and Annette McLaughlin, Jenni Doherty, Little Acorns, Kaye and Liam Skelly and Brid Gallagher.

15 photographs from Little Acorns literary events during Féile 2023 Kevin Mullan

THUMBS UP FROM SHÁ!. . . .All good to go at Saturday's Foyle Pride Parade, before leaving Waterside Railway Station, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

20 photographs of the 30th Foyle Pride parade in Derry Staff Reporter

A new icon of Saint Patrick has been written by the Redemptoristine sisters of Drumcondra in Dublin

Dr. Martin pays tribute to Daniel McGettigan on St. Patrick's 150th anniversary Kevin Mullan

Mayor Logue pictured during her visit to the House in the Wells Annual Barbecue on Friday.

17 photographs from Mayor Patricia Logue's visit to the House in the Wells BBQ Staff Reporter

Good Friday Agreement negotiators Mitchel McLaughlin and Mark Durkan in discussion at the Féile 23 event 'Was There A Derry Influence in the GFA?'. Centre is Alison Morris, Belfast Telegraph political columnist. (Photos: JIm McCafferty Photography)

7 photographs from Féile debate on Derry influence on the Good Friday Agreement Staff Reporter

The Derry City FC side which played Benfica at the Brandywell in the European Cup in 1989.

DERRY JOURNAL Editorial: ​UEFA should be more flexible on Derry City home ground By The Newsroom

Making Derry City Crackers are brothers Ciaran (8) and Kai (5) Doherty at the Bull Park event on Tuesday evening.

14 photographs of Féile’s Big Family Night Out in Bull Park Staff Reporter

Having fun at the Wan Big Party in Creggan on Tuesday afternoon.

15 photographs of Wan Big Street Party in Central Drive Staff Reporter

An Ulster History Circle blue plaque in honour of Bridget Desmond

Book review: Bridget Desmond showed us how to stand on our own feet Rachael Ferguson

Some of the toddlers enjoying their own fun in the play pen during the Féile 'Big Family Night Out' at Inveroe, Creggan.

14 photographs of The Big Family Night Out at Inveroe Gardens Staff Reporter

People attending the Radio 1 roadshow in Derry in 1993

65 photographs of the BBC Radio 1 roadshow in Derry in 1993 Kevin Mullan

Pensioners from the Bogside pictured outside the Pilot's Row Community Centre on Monday morning before boarding the coach to take them on the Annual Older People's Bus Run, as part of the Féile 23. The trip included a visit to Ards Monastery, a tour of the hills of Donegal before relaxing at the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny for dinner and music. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Féile 2023 bus run sets off for Ards monastery Staff Reporter

ROISIN BARTON TRIBUTE. . . .The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Patricia Logue pictured at Sunday's Féile 'Consider The Women of Ireland' event - a tribute to the late Roisin Barton at An Cultúrlann on Sunday evening. Included are Féile organisers and members of the Barton family. (Photos: JIm McCafferty Photography)

10 photographs of 'Consider The Women of Ireland' tribute to Roisin Barton Staff Reporter

A fantastic turnout for Saturday's Féile 23 'Big Bog BBQ' at PIlot's Row Centre. (Photos: JIm McCafferty Photography)

17 photographs from Féile 2023’s Big Bog Barbecue Staff Reporter

THAT'S MY GRANNY!. . . . The late Roisin Barton's daughter Aine pictured with Roisin's granddaughters Clodagh, Roisin and Seorlaith at the 'Camerawork Picture This' exhibition outside Pilot's Row Centre on Friday evening. The exhibition was the opening event of this year's Gasyard Féile 23. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Féile ’23 launch event – ‘Picture This – A Camerawork Retrospective’ Staff Reporter

Róise Ní Mhurchú

Culmore girl Róise Ní Mhurchú brings home double gold at the Fleadh Staff Reporter

The Bishop's Gate Lodge.

Historic Bishop’s Gate lodge at Downhill opens for holiday bookings Kevin Mullan

The shell of a car in Galliagh on Wednesday morning.

Appeal for weekend calm in Galliagh after disturbances at start of the week Kevin Mullan

A previous Foyle Maritime Festival.

New era for Foyle Maritime Festival Kevin Mullan

ABOD Associated Club General Committee leads the Relief of Derry Celebrations last year. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 054

12,000 expected for ABOD ‘Derry Day’ demonstration Kevin Mullan

There was a good turnout for the Gasyard Féile’s Big Bog BBQ last year. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 074

As Féile 2023 kicks off here is a full run down of the community festival Kevin Mullan

Noel King marks David O'Leary.

53 photographs of Arsenal’s match against Derry City at the Brandywell in 1987 Kevin Mullan

A packed quayside during a previous Foyle Maritime Festival

Maritime Festival to go ahead in new format in 2024 after Clipper chooses Oban Kevin Mullan

A new museum at the Gasyard is set to open next year.

Gas Yard Development Trust calls for artefacts for peace process museum Kevin Mullan

Paul Lynch

Paul Lynch favourite among four Irish writers to win 2023 Booker Prize Kevin Mullan

Sparks performing at Europe's biggest Hallowe'en festival in 2022.

Derry nominated as Europe’s Leading Festival and Event Destination Kevin Mullan