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St Eugene's Cathedral

Bishop McKeown speaks of remarkable history of St. Eugene’s Kevin Mullan

The 15th Century gold ring Matthew Hepworth found buried in a farmer’s field.

Watch metal detectorist unearth find of a lifetime - a rare gold ring Sophie Wills

Pilgrims celebrate Easter by carrying wooden crosses as they walk over the tidal causeway to Lindisfarne during the final leg of their annual Good Friday pilgrimage.

Good Friday - the meaning behind the Easter Bank Holiday explained Sophie Wills

The scene at Guildhall Square during the Walled City Passion in 2022.

Walled City Passion returning to Derry this Easter Luke McCallion

Deacon Michael McCaul will be ordained on Sunday, January 29.

New Derry priest to be ordained Daire Ní Chanáin

It is said to be unlucky if you see a lone magpie.

5 ways to avoid bad luck on Friday the 13th Daire Ní Chanáin

According to some traditions water was said to turn into wine at midnight on Little Christmas Eve.

Women’s Christmas, Little Christmas or Old Christmas – an old Irish tradition

Bishop Donal McKeown.

Bishop of Derry Donal McKeown's Christmas message Laura Glenn

A time for reflection at The News' Christmas Carol Service & Christingle at St Mary's Church last year. Picture: Alex Shute

What is Christingle, the celebration involving oranges and candles? Benjamin Jackson

Mel Bradley will be taking her one-woman play 'For the love of Mary' to Echo Echo Studios.

One-woman show mapping a personal fascination with the Virgin Mary to be shown i... Daire Ní Chanáin

Reuven Simon and Joseph Sebastian.

Joint funeral for victims of Enagh Lough tragedy in Derry Laura Glenn

Ridley, DI Carol Farman, DCI Paul Goodwin and DC Darren Benton

Line of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar in new crime drama ‘Ridley’ Claire Cartmill

Sainsbury’s shoppers left stunned as box of fish fingers now costs £7 Isabella Boneham

Bishop Donal McKeown.

Derry Bishop: TV Mass a ‘poor substitute’ for actually going to church By The Newsroom

Bishop Donal McKeown.

So many people feel ‘unloved, unloveable’: Derry Bishop By The Newsroom

Why do we dread Friday 13th? (photo: Adobe)

Beware! Friday the 13th – Day of Doom… or just another day?

The late Jim Kenny from Malin Head.

Jim Kenny funeral underway in Malin Head William Allen

Archbishop Eamon Martin and his late mother, Catherine.

Today, more than ever, Ireland needs good priests By The Newsroom

The prayer garden at St Eugene's in memory of all those people in the Derry Diocese who have died from Covid 19.

Derry Bishop to open Covid prayer garden this weekend By The Newsroom

People in Derry who were asked; 'Are you going off anything for lent?'

Derry: Are you going off anything for lent? Daire Ní Chanáin

The Most Reverend Bishop Donal McKeown. DER0517GS011

‘Cultural bling’ and a ‘me-centred’ Europe ‘sick in many ways’ - Derry Bishop Brendan McDaid

Christmas tree in Waterloo Place. Photos: George Sweeney. DER2150GS – 039

Festive season in Derry & Donegal ends today with the Feast of Epiphany Brendan McDaid

The Nativity crib at Christmas. (Photo: Brendan McDaid)

‘Don’t compare your family to someone else’s - urges Derry Bishop Brendan McDaid

Do you consider Friday the 13th to be particularly unlucky? (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky - and triskaidekaphobia explai... Rhona Shennan

New boss Ruaidhri Higgins is seen as the man to implement Derry City's new long term plan and has been tasked with challenging for the league title within the next three years.

Derry City implement masterplan to transform club after years of 'crisis managem... Simon Collins

Roma Downey.

New Roma Downey produced show Resurrection on Discovery Plus Ciaran Lockhart

The Easter bunny has long been associated with the holiday of Easter, but where does the famous rabbit come from and what’s his role? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the origins of the Easter Bunny - and why we celebrate the famous rabb... Helen Johnson

Maundy Thursday is the fifth day of the Holy Week, the week in the Christian calendar leading up to Easter Sunday (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s what you should know about Maundy Thursday - which marks the end of Lent Helen Johnson

This is why we eat chocolate eggs at Easter time Jenna Macfarlane

Bishop Donal McKeown.

It is time to listen with our hearts and not just our ears

These are the dates of the Easter bank holiday in 2021 - and why we celebrate Matt Brooks

This is why people observe Ash Wednesday - and what the ashes mean Chelsea Rocks

This is when Pancake Day falls in 2021 - and how to make the perfect pancakes Chelsea Rocks

The Most Reverend Dr Donal McKeown, Bishop of Derry, pictured previously addressing a rally in Derry back in 2019. DER2818GS031

Derry Bishop Donal McKeown’s New Year’s Day Message Bishop Donal McKeown

This is when you should take your Christmas decorations down - according to trad...

Bishop of Derry & Raphoe Dr Andrew Forster.

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: Appreciating what really matters in life Rt. Rev Bishop Andrew Forster

Justin Bieber has teamed up with an NHS choir on his new Christmas song Chelsea Rocks

This is when you should make your Christmas pudding or cake - and the best recip... Rosalind Erskine

This is when you should put up your Christmas tree in 2020 - and when to take it... Jenna Macfarlane

Here’s why Friday 13th is considered unlucky - and unfortunate events that have ... Chelsea Rocks

Derry City Chairman, Philip O'Doherty

'It's time for 'come to Jesus' meeting' - says Derry City chairman Philip O'Dohe... Simon Collins

Royal Mail's festive stamps are now available to buy - here are this year's desi... Alex Nelson

Friday Thought with Fr Chris Ferguson

Friday Thought with Fr Chris Ferguson By Staff Reporter

Friday Thought with Fr Chris Ferguson

Confession of a shopaholic By Staff Reporter

Bishop Donal McKeown pictured with Terence McDowell, right, Principal, and Sean Conaghan, Vice-Principal, during the service held in Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of St. Eithne's Primary School. DER0420-104KM

‘Our parishes are burying far too many young people’ - Derry Bishop Brendan McDaid

Shauna Gill, on the left, and Megan Nicell unveil a prayer card at the a mural dedicated to the memory of their sister Sr. Clare Crockett , on Sunday evening last. DER2034GS - 008

Bishop of Derry Dr. Dónal McKeown says Sister Clare Crockett modelled ‘God’s cra... Kevin Mullan

Friday Thought with Fr Chris Ferguson

Friday Thought with Fr Chris Ferguson Peter Hutcheon

Bishop Donal McKeown.

Bishop warns of ‘forces’ who will try to exploit Covid crisis By The Newsroom

Friday Thought with Fr Chris Ferguson

Friday Thought with fr Chris Ferguson Fr Chris Ferguson

Friday Thought with Fr Chris Ferguson

Friday Thought with Fr Chris Ferguson Fr Chris Ferguson