Glen is originally from the Waterside and his parents are from Creggan. His partner Erin is from Liverpool. The two were in Derry for the New Year, and Erin revealed that Glen proposed on New Year's Eve. They both aim to be more mindful in the New Year, with the goal of putting down the phone. Erin is also looking forward to finishing her Masters Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and also wants to eat more fruit. Glen said: "It's always nice to come back to Derry. Every time I come back there are always great new restaurants and pubs, and loads of family are still here, so I love coming back."

placeholder image — Glen is originally from the Waterside and his parents are from Creggan. His partner Erin is from Liverpool. The two were in Derry for the New Year, and Erin revealed that Glen proposed on New Year's Eve. They both aim to be more mindful in the New Year, with the goal of putting down the phone. Erin is also looking forward to finishing her Masters Degree in Speech and Language Therapy and also wants to eat more fruit. Glen said: "It's always nice to come back to Derry. Every time I come back there are always great new restaurants and pubs, and loads of family are still here, so I love coming back."

Watch: 7 people in Derry share their New Year's Resolutions

By Jack Tibbetts

Published 6th Jan 2025, 11:00 BST

Updated 6th Jan 2025, 11:06 BST

The New Year is here, a time when people around the world strive to make changes in their lives, from big to small. Here are the people of Derry sharing their New Year’s Resolutions.

Photos from George Sweeney.

5. Martin McDevitt

Martin McDevitt is from Galliagh. Martin explained his New Year’s Resolution: "Off the drink, off the beer anything beginning with B, beer, bread, butter, anything bad!" The Galliagh man shared his Christmas with his kids and Grandkids, he said he had a "lovely" festive season. Photo: George Sweeney