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A5 Beltany Road

Funding for £2.1bn A5 over and above Dublin’s €600m will be found, says O’Dowd

Nile Rodgers with some of the lucky people who joined him on stage at a previous concert in Derry. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com.

Nile Rodgers & CHIC returning to NW for Summer Sessions Letterkenny 2027

A Garda police car outside the entrance of the RTE headquarters in Dublin after staff at Ireland's national broadcaster were evacuated following a bomb threat at its television and radio headquarters. Picture date: Friday November 6, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Cate McCurry/Press Association

RTÉ staff evacuated following bomb threats targeting Irish media

Moville Drama Group is preparing for five nights of comedy with ‘A Wake in the West’ at St Eugene’s Hall from November 17-21. (Pic: Liam Skelly)

Moville Drama Group ready to bring the house down with comedy classic

Deputy Mayor SDLP Councillor Catherine McDaid.

OPINION: Why I am laying a white wreath this Remembrance Sunday

Jamie-Lee O'Donnell

Jamie-Lee O'Donnell to attend 39th Foyle Film Festival

Foyle SDLP MP Colum Eastwood. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Eastwood welcomes Irish Govt body on unity

James McClean. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

James McClean and Derry part ways by mutual agreement

Dave Duggan

Dronuilleog an Scribhneora (The Writer’s Rectangle) at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin

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

Archbishop Eamon Martin

Bishops led by Archbishop Martin declare ‘migration is good' for Ireland

Mayor Grace Ui Niallais with at front are Karen Kyle, Mary Nelis, and at back Brighdin Deane, Declan Nelis, Aisling Coyle, Colleen Doherty, Caroline O'Hara, Jude MacNiallais, Jayne Quigg, Bob Quigley, Michelle Boyle and John Porter. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Mayor launches Donncha MacNiallais Bursary Award

Richard Kelly’s Ferryman of the Foyle pictured at the Wake the Giant Festival in Warrenpoint this summer along with the giant Cú Chulainn. The artist is currently working on four new giants ranging from 16 foot to 25 foot tall for festivals across the country.

Ferryman of the Foyle set to make a big splash at Derry Hallowe’en

Reevah (on left) and Eve Belle feature in Ceol 1798.

Reevah to feature on Ceol 1798 – new series on songs of the rebellion

Wakey Wakey.

Halloween to bring unique Irish wake experience to visitors

Palestinians react as they wait to receive food at a soup kitchen in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on February 26, 2026. (Photo by BASHAR TALEB / AFP via Getty Images)

Fintan Drury to chair Derry conference examining 'complicity in Gaza genocide'
Writer Fintan Drury will chair a conference ‘examining Irish institutional and corporate complicity in the genocide in Gaza’ in Derry next month.
Kevin Mullan

Countervela

Irish heavy rock band Countervela set for Derry gig after release of new single

Denis O’Hempsy, The Magilligan Harper.

Denis O’Hempsy, The Magilligan Harper – Our Space 91

Talented Derry musician Denis Heaney who is being honoured with a concert by Aileach on October 24.

Aileach reforming to honour talented Derry traditional musician Denis Heaney

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

Pat Murphy

Councillors call for Derry pub boycott of Ireland v Israel Nations League games

Conor Heaney

Derry council to debate motion calling for unity referendum

Derry rower Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins appeals to be allowed to compete as Irish athlete

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 23: (L-R) Damian Mckee, Niamh Dunne, Sean Og Graham, Eamon Murray and Liam Bradley of "Beoga"attend the "Songwriter" Premiere during the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC Tribeca PAC on April 23, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival)

Beoga to quit Ed Sheeran’s US tour

St Columba’s Church Long Tower.

Folksongs and fables to celebrate cultural icon St Columba during Culture Night

DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 12: U.S. President Donald Trump is greeted by Irish President Catherine Connolly during an arrival ceremony at Áras an Uachtaráin on September 12, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. U.S. President Donald Trump is on a two-day non-state visit to Ireland. Among other events today, he is holding a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

US President Donald Trump would 'love' to see a united Ireland

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

Shared experience in focus as indigenous delegation builds on Derry solidarity

Fr. Seán Ó Cearbhalláin, the last Irish Jesuit missionary in Hong Kong, was remembered for his ‘gentleness’ and ‘deep humility’ at the weekend.

'Gentleness' of last Irish Jesuit in Hong Kong Fr. Seán Ó Cearbhalláin recalled

Pól Ó Frighil, Policy Officer (Languages) at Derry City and Strabane District Council,

Irish and Ulster-Scots poets come together for Twa Tongues, Aon Tír Amháin

Martin Hayes

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

African-American US Army soldiers at a camp cookhouse in NI 1942.

Anti-racism Derry - Our Space 87

Alderman Niree McMorris

DUP call for placenames origin posts to be 50:50 rejected

The late Fr. Seán Ó Cearbhalláin

Sad passing of Derry's Fr. Seán Ó Cearbhalláin in Hong Kong

Mary Lou McDonald, Michelle O'Neill and John Finucane met with Andy Burnham.

Right to United Ireland referendum will be delivered say Sinn Féin leaders

Actor and Playwright Caoimhe Farren in her debut play Hello Charlie.

Derry actor Caoimhe Farren's play Hello Charlie to tour Ireland

Derry City and Strabane District Council has received plans to refurbish a Derry Gaelscoil.

Refurbishment plans at Gaelscoil na Daróige with two new classrooms proposed

David James McNamee

David James McNamee honoured to sing The Rose of Tralee at finale

Parliament buildings, Stormont. (Photo by PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

EDITORIAL: Nothing changes unless everything changes

Marcas Ó Murchú and Róise Ní Mhurchú with Comhaltas President Attracta Ní Bhrádaigh in St. Patrick's Church.

Marcas Ó Murchú and Róise Ní Mhurchú recognised at Fleadh Cheoil

Shipquay Street. 2008JM18

Colum Eastwood suggests pedestrianisation of Derry within the City Walls

The 12-week, public consultation runs until September 28, 2026.

Irish Traveller Accommodation Strategy

Pictured standing, from left to right are Ciara Deane, Karen Kyle, Jude Mac Niallais, Declan Nelis, Jayne Quigg, Cathy Nelis and seated, from left to right are: Liam O'Connor, Mary Nelis and Jayden Kerr.

Students awarded Gaeltacht bursaries in memory of Donncha Mac Niallais

Lillian Moore pictured at a special celebration on the final night of the Derry Feis in St. Columb's Hall. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Irish dancing legend Lillian Moore thrilled with ‘Derry Feis Queen’ tribute

Ursula Clifford, chairperson Feis committee with Lillian Moore, Irish Commission Dancing teacher celebrating her 100th year held on the final night of Feis Doire Cholmcille in St. Columb's Hall. Seated left is Angela McLaughlin and on right, Eileen Curran. Standing, from left, Pat McLaughlin, Martin McNamee and Collette Craig. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Lilian celebrates 100th year at Feis Doire Cholmcille

Amélie O'Kelly winner of the Dana Cup at Feis Doire Cholmcille. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) : .

IN PICTURES: 2026 Derry Feis winners from Tuesday and Wednesday

WINNERS!. . . .Irish Dancers Ben Farren and Ryan Sheerin, receiving their winner's prize from Mrs. Caroline McLaughlin at the St. Columb's Got Talent contest at on Wednesday night. : .

22 smashing photographs as college boys show off talent at Christmas show

A big round of applause for the Year 13 Rock Band, pictured on stage with compere David James.

St. Columb’s ‘rocks’ as college boys showcase talent with Christmas performance

Keith Wright, who has run Foyle Family History Centre for 15 years.

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A bare root Thalictrum Black Stockings.

What to do with summer bargain bare root perennials and bulbs

Inishowen Youth Trad Orchestra.

Top traditional musicians return for festival of Irish music, song and dance

Gossip (1948), a gouache and watercolour on paper, by Norah McGuinness.

Norah McGuinness painting features alongside Picasso, Miro and Braque

Ursula Clifford, chair of Feis Dhoire Cholmcille.

Three new feis competitions to focus on contemporary Irish composers

Lydia Alty

From Channel Boost to besties: Meet two of Adam B’s youngest rising stars