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Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr makes a presentation to members of Craigbane GAC and Clann na nGael GAC at a reception held in the Guildhall. Included is Cllr Fergal Leonard. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Mayor hosts Craigbane & Clann na nGael teams

Mayor with the Forum's David McLaughlin, Ivan Hetherington and Maurice Kennedy.

Forum raises over £12k for Mayor's charity

The Mayor Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr pictured with Bud Club’s Gavin Melly and Gary and Stephen McCaul they met with young people from the Mayoral Charity Bud Club ahead of Super Car Saturday in Guildhall Square on the Saturday of May 24. Picture Martin McKeown. 09.04.25

Mayor’s ‘One Big Weekend, One Big Cause’ set to rock Derry featuring Fabu-D

Ryungo O’Connor and her husband, popular singer John O’Connor, present Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr with a bouquet of flowers and a copy of John’s latest collection of classic songs on CD ‘Down Memory Lane My Way’ during a reception at the Guildhall. Photo: George Sweeney

John and Ryungo O’Connor present Mayor Seenoi-Barr with 'Down Memory Lane'

The Mayor Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr has once again hosted an Our Guildhall Our Space event for younger and older people in April with entertainment from In Your Space Circus School, Black Paddy, Richie Remo and DJ Tyree Patton. Picture Martin McKeown. 12.04.25

IN PICTURES: Mayor's Our Guildhall, Our Space

Pictured: Deynah Doherty Derry City and Strabane District Council, Sabrina Moore Developing Healthy Communities, Siobhan Kearney Menopause NI, Aisling Hutton Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum, Mayor of Derry and Strabane District Council, Lilian Seenoi Barr, Edel O’Doherty, Developing Healthy Communities and Brenda Bradley Derry City and Strabane District Council at the Menopause NI Menopause Awareness: Empowering Workplaces event in the Guildhall. Image by Lorcan Doherty Photography.

Derry event empowers women and employers to tackle menopause in the workplace

GEMX CLASS OF 2025. . . .Graduates from various schools throughout the city pictured at the GEMX MakeME Graduations 2025 in the Guildhall, Derry on Tuesday evening. Included in photo is the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Joanne Sweeney, Project Director, GEMX, Niall Casey, Invest NI, Gavin Killeen, Managing Director, Nuprint, Stephen Kelly, Manufacturing NI and Jennifer Smyth, keynote speaker. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Mayor hosts GEMX Academy students

Graduation Ceremony at Guildhall of GMEX MakeMe Academy Students

Mayor hosts graduation ceremony for GEMX MakeME students

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr, welcomed a delegation from the Livery Companies of London to the Guildhall this week. The delegation, which met with the Mayor and Council officers, included senior representatives from The Fishmongers Company, The Salters’ Company, The Ironmongers’ Company and The Drapers’ Company led by Governor Alderman Vincent Keaveny, CBE. Lorcan Doherty Photography.

Mayor hosts London Liveries at the Guildhall

The new gardens at the Gate Lodge at the entrance to St. Columb’s Park have been completed and has hosted pupils from St. Anne’s Primary School who planted the first seed potatoes in one of the raised beds with the help horticulturalists from Acorn Farm and Conservation Volunteers, follow a plant discovery trail. The event was attended by the Mayor, Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, pictured with Paul Sweeney Chairman of the National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland Committee and Shauna Kelpie, Acorn Farm and the Community Foundation.. Picture Martin McKeown. 27.03.25

Acorn Farm Gate Lodge Garden officially opened by Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr

Mayor, Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr. Picture Martin McKeown. 03.06.24

University for Special Needs Young Adults in Derry

Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr speaking at the 2024 Derry Journal People BetMcLean Awards. Photo: George Sweeney

Fellow Councillors hit out at online abuse of Mayor

Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr and the Easter Bunny launching Derry City and Strabane District Council's Easter Egg Appeal at Riversdale Leisure Centre. They are pictured with Jennifer Rouse from the Children's Ward at Altnagelvin Hospital.

Mayor launches Easter egg fitness swap

Wild Atlantic Distillery founders, brothers-in-law Brian Ash and Jim Nash will launch Islandmen whiskey in Derry.

New Irish whiskey to be launched in Derry

KING'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE. . . . The Lord Lieutenant of the County Borough of Londonderry, Iain Crowe, MBE, CStJ, presents the King's Award for Voluntary Service to Roslyn McCorkell. On left is the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr, and on right, Sgt. Niall Downey, Irish Guards and Lynsey Hewitt. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Ulster Project Derry receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr with student council members from Lisnagelvin PS when they visited the Mayor's Parlour. Included, on Mrs. O'Hara, teacher and on left, Helena Boyle, school secretary.

6 brilliant photos of Lisnagelvin Primary School's visit to the Guildhall
Students of Lisnagelvin Primary School were treated to a grand tour of the Guildhall and Council Chamber during their visit last week, before enjoying some treats in the Mayor’s Parlour where they also got to try on the Mayor’s chain of office.
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Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr from the SDLP who is the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council. 03.06.24

Appeal by man who posted threatening messages about Mayor rejected

The new Factory Girls Sculpture which has been officially unveiled in Derry’s Harbour Square close to the city’s Guildhall. The sculpture, created by artist Chris Wilson, consists of three anthropomorphic bell shaped forms with nighttime illumination. The design is based on the shapes of spools of thread as used in the shirt factory and celebrates those who worked in the industry. The Mayor, Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, joined Mary White, Chairperson of the Factory Girls and artist Chris Wilson at the unveiling which was attended by some of the women who worked in the local industry and members of the design team. Picture Martin McKeown. 13.03.25

Factory Girls unwrap new public sculpture artwork

The Derry St Patrick’s Day parade makes its way towards the city centre. Photo: George Sweeney.

The route for Derry's St Patrick's Day parade 2025

An artist's impression of plans for the Acorn Farm site.

St Columb’s Park Allotment Car Park to temporarily close for resurfacing works

RISING WOMEN AWARDS. . . .Award winners at the Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership's International Women's Day 'Rising Women' awards in Creggan on Saturday afternoon. The winners are pictured with Danielle Devine, Centre manager, CNP and Kellie McBrearty, Community Development Engage Project, CNP. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

'Outstanding’ Creggan women honoured at ‘Rising Women’ awards

An installation depicting the nativity of Christ with a figure "symbolizing baby Jesus lying in his manger amid rubble", in reference to Gaza, is displayed in front of the Church of the Nativity in the city of Bethlehem in the occupied West Bank on December 23, 2023. (Photo by HAZEM BADER / AFP) (Photo by HAZEM BADER/AFP via Getty Images)

Bethlehem twinning 'stepping stone' welcomed

Mayor, SDLP councillor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr, alongside SDLP leader Claire Hanna MP, speaking at a press conference in the Guildhall, on Wednesday afternoon, on the recent racist abuse directed at her and the wider issue of racism. Photo: George Sweeney

SDLP leader Claire Hanna calls out constant abuse towards Derry Mayor

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr, launching the new route for 2025 Strabane Lifford Half Marathon at the Alley Theatre with previous winner Clare McGuigan and members of Lifford Strabane AC and Melvin Runners. Registrations are open now at derrystrabane.com/slhm.

"This event is set to sell out in record time so seal your spot now."

Pupils from Foyle School of Speech and Drama who were awarded United Nations Global Mercy Award from Councillor Caitlin Deeney at the Guildhall on Tuesday. Included are teachers Sandra and Blathnaid Biddle.

IN PICS: Foyle School of Speech and Drama Reception

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Colr Lilian Seenoi Barr

£500 up for grabs from the Derry Mayor for skilled and talented young people

Attending the Legenderry Motor Show cheque presentation at Altnagelvin Hospital Renal Unit were staff from Altnagelvin Renal Unit with Jo-Anne Dobson – NI Ambassador for Kidney Care UK alongside Legenderry Motor Show organiser Richard Gillespie with his daughter Rachel and kidney recipient Heather Vance.

Legenderry Motor Show raises over £15,000 for Kidney Care UK
The annual Legenderry Motor Show, held last September in St Columb’s Park has successfully raised an incredible £15,598 in support of kidney patient support charity Kidney Care UK.
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Man who posted abusive messages about Mayor appeals sentence

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr. Picture Martin McKeown. 03.06.24

Mayor welcomes Ulster University’s acquisition of Timber Quay

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Lilian Seenoi Barr.

Mayor backs Irish language cuts strike action

Pictured at the launch of the Derry Journal People of the Year Awards 2025 in the Guildhall are sponsors Professor Malachy O’Neill, Ulster University, Karina McKinney, Calor Gas, Paul McLean, BetMclean, principal sponsor, Deputy Mayor Alderman Darren Guy, Steve Frazer, City of Derry Airport, Brendan McDaid, editor of the Derry Journal and Erin McFeely, Alchemy.

Nominations open for Journal People of the Year Awards 2025

Mr. Allan Turnbull and Mr. Ronald Simpson. Photo: Adam Mc Callion@NotionBonsaiAl

Creator of Derry’s Chess Club plays his last 'knight'

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr, with District Sports Forum members Bill Henderson (Institute FC) and Seamus McGilloway (Derry GAA), at the launch of the 2025 Derry Strabane Sports Awards. Also included are Keith Thompson, Sports Development Officer at Council and Jack McGinnis, Sports Development Assistant. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Derry & Strabane Council seek District's sporting stars

McIntyre made comments about Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr and Foyle SDLP MP Colum Eastwood, both pictured here as Mayor Seenoi Barr took up the office of First Citizen back in the summer of 2024. Photo: George Sweeney.

'Racist' jailed after messages about Mayor and MP

Derry City and Strabane District Council are seeking public feedback on leisure facilities.

Derry City and Strabane District Council are seeking public feedback

Mayor Lilian Seenoi Barr will meet with the Mayor of Bethlehem to discuss the twinning. (pic: DCSDC)

Bethlehem and Derry & Strabane Mayors to hold meeting

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr on a visit to her chosen charity for her year in office The BUD Club, along with, from left, Gavin Melly, Social Inclusion Manager, the BUD Club, Dr Dineo Moiloa, CEO of Miss/Mrs Africa Ireland and Event Sponsor JJ Murphy

Miss Africa pageant's pledge to raise funds for Derry charity

Musical Bingo - a popular event at Friday's 'Our Guildhall, Our Space.'

IN PICS: Mayor’s Our Guildhall, Our Space

Sinn Féin Councillor Christopher Jackson.

Sinn Féin walk-out after claiming discussion 'hijacked'

The Mayor Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr has hosted a Public Meeting on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in the Guildhall. Four panels facilitated Professor Marie Breen-Smyth gave their perspective to audience, including, The Lived Experience panel with contributions from Natalie Mc Closkey (violence survivor), Ann Barr (domestic violence survivor), Cllr Fergal Leonard (family perspective of domestic violence) and Patricia Breslin (domestic violence survivor)

A positive step forward for the safety of women

Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Ciarán McQuillan pictured with Clare Quinn, Council Trade Engagement Officer and Mairéad Whall, Far and Wild at the launch of the 2025 Causeway Coast and Glens Walking Festival.

Benbradagh features in Causeway Coast and Glens Walking Festival

Hamish and Kevin Stewart

The Mayor Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr hosted an Inclusive Birthday Party in the Foyle arena where children and young people from the ages of four to eighteen enjoyed a range of activities in association with the Mayoral Charity, BUD Club. Picture Martin McKeown. 12.01.24

Mayor hosts an inclusive birthday party for neurodivergent children

Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr with Ms. Amanda Murphy, Vice Principal of St John's and Dearbhla and Clare from Northwest Youth Services, St Mary's Youth Club in the Happy Haven classroom.

Holly's wish comes true as Mayor visits St John's

The Mayor Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr has hosted a reception for Lorretta Bradley, pictured with her husband James, who is retiring from Sacred Heart PS. Loretta was accompanied by family, friends and colleagues in the Mayor’s Parlour in the Guildhall. Picture Martin McKeown.

IN PICS: Mayoral receptions and events

Mayor Logue's record-breaking Rock The Boat on Shipquay Street during the City of Derry Jazz Festival.

Derry Journal Review of the Year 2024: May

The Mayor Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr has officially opened the Stradowen Greenway Project in Strathfoyle. The 375 metre stretch of three metre wide greenway connects the Strathfoyle Greenway to Maydown Greenway via Stradowen Drive in Strathfoyle Village. Pictured at the event are Ian Breslin from contractor Adman, Mark H. Durkan MLA, Chris Moore, UK Shared Prosperity Fund , Ministry Of Housing Communities and Local Government, Karen Phillips, Director of Environment and Regeneration for Derry City and Strabane District Council, Gus Hastings, Strathfoyle Greenway Community Steering Group and Colin Kennedy, Natural Environment Regeneration Officer. Picture Martin McKeown. 20.12.24

Stradowen Drive Greenway Project officially opened by Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr

Feel the Beat: An Afro-Inspired Bank Holiday Celebration

Feel the Beat An Afro-Inspired Bank Holiday Celebration

Mayor of Derry and Strabane, SDLP Lilian Seenoi-Barr. Photo: George Sweeney.

Man who posted about Mayor branded ‘right wing racist’ – judge

Stephen Kelly, Chair of the Magee Taskforce, Mayor of Derry, Colr. Lilian Seenoi-Barr, Nicola Skelly, Vice-Chair of the Magee Taskforce, Economy Minister, Conor Murphy MLA and Professor Paul Bartholomew, Vice-Chancellor, Ulster University.

Mayor of Derry/Strabane Lilian Seenoi Barr hails Magee Taskforce report

The Guildhall was the setting as the Mayor Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr hosted a festive tea dance. Picture Martin McKeown. 11.12.24 : .

26 wonderful festive photographs from Mayor's Christmas-themed Tea Dance

Children in Derry and Strabane have been writing their letters to Santa Claus this Christmas and can post them directly to the North Pole through a special Post Box in Guildhall Square.

Santa has installed an express post box to the North Pole in Derry Guildhall

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Lilian Seenoi-Barr pictured with some of the award winners at the Enagh Youth Forum's event at the White Horse Hotel. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Derry Mayor praises young people at Annual Enagh Youth Forum Awards

Group gathered with the Mayor to celebrate the life of Paddy Tyre.

Paddy Tyre's 'kindness, generosity' celebrated

The Mayor of Derry & Strabane Lilian Seenoi Barr at the Christmas lights switch on.

Mayor Seenoi Barr reflects on 6 months ‘leading with hope, growth & common good'

Pilot's Row in Derry.

Public consultation on Pilots Row Youth and Community Centre opens