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An image extracted from a video which can be viewed in full at the event on Wednesday. These are not design proposals yet and the public are being consulted as part of a 3 stage consultation process that will inform the design; this is the second stage.

Public to have say on emerging vision for £45m Central Riverfront project

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Grace U Niallais, with Ashling Ramsey from Willow Studios and some of her products.

Guildhall Craft Fair returns to Derry with handmade gifts and artisan food

The Original Guildhall 1887-1908; The renewed Guildhall 1908-present.

Derry's 4th Town Hall 1887-1908 - Now

Helios by Luke Jerram.

23 ft sun set to shine at Science Festival

Mini Melo-Beats led by Ruth McPhillips, centre pictured with Paddi Ryan and Lola Canning as they enjoyed a special multi-sensory session involving music and movement for babies, toddlers, and children with special educational needs (SEN).

8 brilliant photographs of little Hallowe’en explorers and SEN-Sational music

The Mayor, Grace Ui Niallais pictured at Monday's Halloween Tea Dance with Jane Maguire and Robert Creswell.

In photos: Mayor of Derry City and Strabane hosts Halloween Tea Dance

Original Fun Lovin’ Criminal Huey Morgan is returning to the North West to play some of the most recognisable tunes of the 1990s in Derry’s Guildhall this Hallowe’en.

Original Fun Lovin’ Criminal Huey Morgan looking forward to Derry Hallowe'en

Rebecca Cleo Creations at the Maiden City Mystical Market held in the Guildhall. (Photo - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics)

IN PICTURES: Maiden City Mystical Market

Derry Hallowe'en.

Inclusive family fun this Hallowe’en

Councillor Grace Uí Niallais, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council; Oskar Blake (Lumen Christi College); Erin McGinley (Thornhill College); Lucie Hyndman (St Cecilia’s College); and Mary Blake, Vice Chair of the Board of Governors, St Columba’s Primary School.

Former St. Columba PS pupils speak eloquently against closure at democracy event

Damien Doherty

Trade union rally and delegation over health service cuts and pay demands

Pictured at the official launch of ‘Willows Embrace’ pregnancy and baby loss booklet at the Guildhall, Derry/Londonderry are representatives from Western Trust; Park Medical Practice, Derry Well Woman; Marie Dunne, Resilio; Laura McConnellogue, Willows Embrace author and Dermot McFadden, dad’s story.

‘Willows Embrace’ launched during Baby Loss Awareness Week

The public is invited to get into the Halloween spirit at the Mayor’s Halloween Tea Dance, taking place in the Guildhall on Monday 26 October from 2pm to 4pm.

Get into the Hallowe’en spirit at the Mayor’s Tea Dance

Breandán Mac Cionnaith will be the main speaker at an IPSC rally to mark the third anniversary of the Gaza genocide on Saturday.

Breandán Mac Cionnaith to address rally marking anniversary of ‘Gaza genocide’

Timeless Tiles Memorial Initiative.

Derry Baby Loss Awareness Week to honour lost Babies with lasting tribute

Mark Durkan shows Minister Chong Dong-young, the late John Hume's Nobel, Martin Luther King Jnr and Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prizes in Derry's Guildhall.

Korean unity minister Chung Dong-young lays flowers for ‘great statesman’ Hume
Senior South Korean politician Chung Dong-young, who is responsible for Seoul’s Korean reunification policy, laid flowers at the grave of John Hume during a visit to Derry on Wednesday.
Kevin Mullan

'BE THE CHANGE' CONFERENCE. . . . . Dove House Community Trust manager Jayne Quigg pictured with DHCT’s Advocacy advisers Brighdin Deane and Michelle Boyle putting the finishing touches to the 'Be The Change' Conference - Ending Violence Against Women and Girls' - to be held in Derry's Guildhall on. Wednesday, October 21. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

'Be The Change Conference' to tackle violence against women and girls in Derry

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais makes a presentation to Ben Walsh in recognition of his outstanding success as a member of Team Ireland, achieving a silver medal at the FEI Jumping European Championship for Young Riders 2026, at a reception held in the Mayor's Parlour. Seated left, Caroline McLaughlin, Malin Stables. Also included family and friends. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Mayor celebrates European success of young rider Ben Walsh

PACEMAKER BELFAST 27/04/2017 Irish language activists Ciaran î Pronntaigh, Pol Deeds, Janet Muller, Sean î Maoilste, Paddy Mac Fhearraigh Photo Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press

Derry Irish speakers invited to meet Irish Language Commissioner Pól Deeds

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais at the Culture Night event, "Twa Tongues, Aon Tír Amháin" held in the Whittaker Suite, Guildhall, with on left, Proinsias Mac a' Bhaird (Irish poet) and Darren Gibson (Ulster Scots poet) in conversation exploring language, identity and creativity. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Derry Culture Night explores language, identity and creativity

Mayor pictured with Alison Fleming, Visitor Services Manager, Julie Hannaway, Waste and Recycling Officer and Yvonne Lecky, waste management, promoting the new reusable cups at the Guildhall.

Council take successful step in environmental journey

From left to right: Sharon McMahon, Loughs Agency CEO, Conor Corr, member of the Loughs Agency Board, Grace Uí Niallais, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ciarán Ó Cuinn, ‏Centre Director MEDRC and keynote speaker, Andrew Muir, DAERA Minister, and Louise Cullen, BBC Agriculture & Environment Correspondent and event MC.

Derry hosts international ‘Smart Water Beyond Borders’ symposium

Derry City and Strabane District Council said they are delighted to announce the return of the popular Halloween Costume Swap initiative, which is now open at both the Guildhall and Riversdale Leisure Centre

Derry's Halloween costume swap is open now

The ensemble comprises six acclaimed international solo artists: Soprano Katy Kelly, pianist Annalisa Monticelli, violinist Francesca De Nardi, violist Anne Marie McGahon, cellist Davide Forti and flautist Vourneen Ryan.

Derry's Guildhall will host the Hans Zimmer experience

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Supporting families during Baby Loss Awareness Week

Panel discussion at the AI and Our Society event with panellists (L-R): Lorraine Acheson (Independent Strategy & Policy Adviser), Kathryn Harkin (Head of AI Northern Ireland, NTT DATA), Mark Lee (Acting Deputy Secretary for Economic Policy Group, Department for the Economy NI), Professor Michaela Black (Professor of Artificial Intelligence, Ulster University and AICC Principal Investigator), Patricia O’Hagan MBE (Chair of Matrix NI), Tadhg Hickey (Head of AI and Digital Ethics Policy, AICC).

Major Derry AI forum hears people see potential but want meaningful input

Culture Night.

Derry set for city‑wide celebrations during Culture Night
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir returns on Friday, September 18, 2026, aiming to bring a diverse programme of free events, performances, exhibitions and experiences to venues across the city and district.
Jack Tibbetts

Martin Hayes

Trad maestros Martin Hayes and Brian Donnellan to open Other Voices Derry

The successful Derry City Down Syndrome Futsal champions pictured with the Mayor, Grace ui Niallais, their coaches and some of their parents at the Guildhall on Tuesday afternoon.

Mayor hosts reception victorious Derry City FC Down Syndrome Futsal team

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais and Kingfishr members after pulling a pint of the black stuff at the Guildhall. Photos: Martin McKeown.

Mayor hosts Kingfishr during Derry visit

MP Colum Eastwood.

Colum Eastwood says Foyle Pride remains a vital protest and celebration

Seated (from left) Andrew McCartney, board member, Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation; The Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Grace Uí Niallais; Bernie McGuinness; and Leona McGuinness. Standing (from left) bursary recipients Olayinka Oduwale, Catriona Dunleavy, Shona Quigley, Louise Downey and Alex McLaughlin.

Reception for Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation Bursary recipients

The 2025 Foyle Pride Parade makes its way down Shipquay Street towards Guildhall Square.. Photo: George Sweeney

Foyle Pride Festival unveils packed week of events

New research on the migration of thousands of members of the Protestant, Unionist and Loyalist community from the West Bank from the early 1970s is to be launched in Derry.

New research and arts event to focus on exodus of PUL community

Cllr Mc Hugh with Professor Marie Breen Smith (2nd row from front, centre left, with glasses) and victims and survivors at the recent exhibition ‘Unredacted: The Artist’s Book as Alternative Testimony’, at the Guildhall. Jim McCafferty Photography

Stained glass window for victims and survivors proposed

Mayor Uí Niallais welcomes American visitors to the Guildhall. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Mayor welcomes Boston visitors to Derry

Ulster University's Magee campus. Brendan McDaid / Derry Journal.

Ulster University could face additional cuts

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Grace Uí Niallais, pictured with representatives from Féile in the Guildhall.

Mayor ‘excited’ to launch Féile 2026 – the biggest ever!

The Mayor with Cara and her family and friends, Christopher McCloskey, Dawn Connor, Emmett McCallion, Teresa Frazer, Kate Hamilton, Una Hamilton, Cara's mum, Annemarie McCallion, Donna Jones and Mark McCloskey. Picture Martin McKeown. 15.07.26

Mayor hosts reception for Derry's Rose of Tralee finalist Cara

A previous Relief of Derry demonstration making its way up Carlisle Road.

Guildhall to be lit crimson for Relief of Derry but behaviour concerns raised

The Mayor of Derry, Councillor Ruairi McHugh with staff, board members, representatives of local community groups and elected representatives as a reception in the Guildhall for Feile Derry. Photo: Lorcan Doherty.

Mayor hosts reception for Féile Derry

LINCOLN COURTS LEGENDS. . . . .The Deputy Mayor, Niree McMorris pictured making a special presentation to James Dougherty and members of the Lincoln Courts Legends Charity Football Team during a reception for them in the Guildhall on Tuesday evening. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) : Lincoln Court Legends.

'Exceptional contribution' of Lincoln Court Legends recognised at reception

Special guest act John Linehan (aka May McFettridge) pictured with Mayor McHugh on Friday night. : Mayor's Ball/Jim McCafferty Photography

21 pictures of the Mayor's Ball

Renowned civil rights scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw

Renowned civil rights scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw to speak in Derry

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairí McHugh during Thursday's Mayoral Reception in the Guildhall.

Mayor praises exhibition focusing on survivor stories from mother-and-baby homes

Mayor McHugh presents the "Mayor's medal" to John Kelly, Included are members of the Bloody Sunday victims, guests and committee members. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

First Mayoral Medal presented to the Bloody Sunday Justice Committee

Jade’s Law is a UK legal change prompted by the 2021 murder of 27-year-old Jade Ward, pictured. Picture via Youtube.

Peaceful protest to call for accelerated passage for Jade's Law

Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Planning Committee have approved plans for an eagerly awaited new play park in Coshquin at its monthly meeting held in the Guildhall.

Council Planning Committee approves new Coshquin Play Park in Derry

Derry Jazz Festival - String Empire, The Bentley Bar. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) : .

IN PICTURES: 25th City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival in full swing!

US Consul General James Applegate at a recent business meeting in Derry.

James Applegate: US Declaration of Independence was first read in Derry

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Possible warnings were not heard following pro-Palestine demonstration

Smartphone Free Childhood will be holding an evening focused on the growing concerns around smartphone use among children and young people in Derry's Guildhall on Tuesday, March 24th from 7pm to 9pm.

Free Guildhall event to explore the impact of Smartphones on Childhood

The all-Ireland Irish Doctors Orchestra.

Irish Doctors to perform in Guildhall to support Foyle Search and Rescue

Pupils from St Mary’s PS Cloughcor enjoying a Maths Week Ireland event in Derry’s Guildhall last year.

Derry Maths in the city promises sum craic for all the family

Pat pictured with his wife Rosie and family at Thursday night's book launch in the Guildhall, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

15 pictures of Pat McArt’s ‘War, Peace and the Derry Journal’ book signing

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