Opinion

‘Not In My Name’, is a poem written by 24-year-old Connor McConnell upon learning of the death of Lyra McKee. A native of Derry’s Creggan Estate, Connor currently resides in London.

In light of the ongoing chaos around Brexit and the threat to our economy, jobs and citizenship rights, I believe it is time for political leaders throughout Ireland to calmly reflect on the course of action that is in the best interests of all the people of this island – Nationalist, Unionist and others.

Foyle MP Elisha McCallion has said those who murdered Lyra McKee in Derry last night are at war with their own community.

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor John Boyle, today opened an official Book of Condolence at the Guildhall in memory of journalist Lyra McKee who was murdered during rioting in the city on Thursday night.

New laws around the high tackle this season have been debated vigorously, but it is important to remember the reason for the change is player safety.

A mother ran to her son’s side after he was shot in both legs in a paramilitary style shooting in Derry.

The daughter of a Derry man who was shot and killed on Bloody Sunday, has said that justice should be allowed to take its course.

Sean Coyle At Brunswick Moviebowl

Sinn Féin will host a major event in Derry next week to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First Dáil Éireann, it has been confirmed.

Alexa is Amazon’s virtual personal assistant, she was introduced to us about four years ago when Amazon’s echo smart speaker was first released.

Derry is famed for its murals, whether they’re in the Bogside or the Fountain, and they’ve become an important part of our identity and tourist offering.

The family of a Derry man killed when a bobby trapped bomb exploded in a neighbour’s home, have said that 30 years on the lack of a government here is hampering their fight for the truth.

A varied programme of discussion and debate is being scheduled for Féile 18 examining everything from the Civil Rights Movement and Irish Language Rights to women’s suffrage and abortion.

Foyle MP Elisha McCallion spoke at the MacGill Summer School in Glenties last night in a debate on Brexit wi th Irish Foreign Minister and Tanáiste, Simon Coveney, Fianna Fáil leader Michael Martin, and the DUP’s Emma Little Pengelly.

A new cross-community gardening project has been launched in Derry.

The voices of children and young adults have been largely missing from the debate over Brexit – though they are the people who will be most affected. So it should be no surprise that there is resentment among many young people that decisions that influence their life options were taken by older voters, many of whom will not live long enough to feel the impact.

The new look Brandywell Stadium reopened last month and is a credit to Derry City and Strabane District Council. With an enhanced capacity of only 3,400, however, it means that Derry City Football Club still play in one of the smallest venues in the Airtricity League of Ireland’s top division. So how does stadium provision here compare to other cities on the island?

Twenty years after the Good Friday Agreement, a part of Northern Ireland is being left behind. Not just any part - but its second city, the supposed economic hub of an entire region and a place where deprivation and inequality in previous decades triggered the start of the ‘Troubles.’ Derry finds itself permanently rooted to the bottom of the prosperity pile and, as the rest of Northern Ireland converges economically with the UK, we need to look at why our own city is being left behind.

Police have confirmed that missing person Leanne McCready has been found safe and well.