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Independent Alderman Graham Warke. INLS2015-157KM

Former Mayor Graham Warke to stand in May Council elections Brendan McDaid

Taylor Swift kicked off her record-breaking The Eras Tour in Glendale - but UK fans are still waiting on dates… Credit: Getty Images

Here’s when Taylor Swift Eras Tour UK dates could be Beth Franklin

The Derry Girls Taster display has officially been unveiled by the Mayor Councillor Sandra Duffy in the Visit Derry Centre in the city’s Waterloo Place ahead of the opening of the Derry Girl’s Experience in July this year. The display contains some of the artefacts which featured in the filming of the globally successful Channel 4 series. Picture Martin McKeown. 16.03.23

'Derry Girls' props and memorabilia Visit Derry ahead of new exhibition Daire Ní Chanáin

The Mayor, Sandra Duffy making a special presentation to former Hollybush PS Principal Carmel Dunn on her retirement from the school and to mark her overall contribution to education at a function in her honour at the Guildhall on Wednesday evening. Included is Councillor Angela Dobbins and Carmel’s husband Eugene.

Mayor's reception for Carmel Dunn, retired Principal of Hollybush Primary School Jim McCafferty

Participants in colourful costume at the St Patrick’s Day parade. Photo: George Sweeney / Derry Journal. DER2211GS – 120

Traffic and travel guidelines for St Patrick's Day in Derry Daire Ní Chanáin

Tuned In Collective Choir

Tuned In Project's Choir gearing up to perform at Derry Mayor's charity busk Daire Ní Chanáin

Tuned In Project Choir

News Derry talent prepare to raise funds for Mayor’s 24-Hour Busk for Homelessness Daire Ní Chanáin

Clare Watson, Dementia NI CEO, Davie McElhinney, Trustee and Member of Dementia NI, Councillor Sandra Duffy, the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane, Hazel Haworth, Dementia NI Empowerment Lead and Violet McConnell, Dementia NI Member.

Derry Mayor opens unique exhibition showing lived experiences with dementia Daire Ní Chanáin

Mayor Sandra Duffy with babies and parents from 'Music and Me', who will be performing at the Mayor's 24 Busk for Homelessness

Toddlers to take to the streets for Mayor's 24 hour Busk for Homelessness Daire Ní Chanáin

17-years-old Aoibhin Stewart who will be performing in the Mayor's 24 hour Busk for Homelessness.

17 year old Aoibhin 'delighted' to be playing Derry Mayor's charity busk Daire Ní Chanáin

Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Sandra Duffy, pictured with the Jackson family at the Waterside Shared Village at the weekend

Mayor enjoys St Patrick's Day celebrations in Derry's Waterside Shared Village Daire Ní Chanáin

Participants in colourful costume at the St Patrick’s Day parade. Photo: George Sweeney / Derry Journal. DER2211GS – 122

Full round-up of St Patrick's Day celebrations in Derry and the North West Daire Ní Chanáin

The Mayor Councillor Sandra Duffy hosted an evening to mark International Womens Day in the Guildhall which included a performance by Colmcille Ladies Choir, an address by Mary Keogh and a comical speech by Charmaine O’Donnell compered by Jeananne Craig. Picture Martin McKeown. 08.03.2

Derry women join Mayor for International Women's Day celebrations Daire Ní Chanáin

Glass artist Helen Hancock who will exhibit an art piece at the Mayor’s International Women’s Day event in the Guildhall.

Special art piece on display for Derry International Women’s Day celebrations Daire Ní Chanáin

All at St. Patrick’s Primary School, Pennyburn wishing Damian McGinty and his dance partner Kylee all the best for Sunday’s semi-final of Dancing With The Stars.

20 photos of Damian McGinty’s visit to NWRC, St. Patrick’s PS & Lumen Christi Jim McCafferty

Mayor's 24 hour busk will start at 6pm on St Patrick's Day.

News Derry Mayor urges public to support 24 hour busk Daire Ní Chanáin

Derry Council joins campaign to reduce food waste

Derry Council joins campaign to reduce food waste Daire Ní Chanáin

Dearbhlá agus Niamh ó Ghaelscoil Éadain Mhóir ag baint sult as Lúcháir Leabhar leis an Mhéara.
Dearbhlá and Niamh from Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir enjoying Lúcháir Leabhar with the Mayor.

Derry Mayor enjoys Lúcháir Leabhar as part of World Book Day celebrations Daire Ní Chanáin

Derry City and Strabane District Council Mayor, Councillor Sandra Duffy visited Ardnashee School and College where she met some of the pupils, was entertained by the school choir, took part in a Q&A before visiting the site of the new school which is under construction on the Northland Road. Picture Martin McKeown 24.02.23

28 pictures of Derry Mayor's visit to Ardnashee School and College Daire Ní Chanáin

March is No Smoking Month.

‘Make March your Month to Quit’ Daire Ní Chanáin

Pictured at the launch of the Best of Derry 2023 Awards in the Guildhall on Wednesday morning are, from left, Brendan McDaid, Editor of the Derry Journal, Sandra Biddle, Foyle School of Speech and Drama, recipient of the 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award, Mayor Sandra Duffy and principal sponsor Paul McLean, managing director of BetMcLean. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2308GS – 85

Nominations open for the Journal's Best of Derry Awards 2023 Staff Reporter

Derry Council buildings to light up red tonight for World Encephalitis Day

Derry Council buildings to light up red tonight for World Encephalitis Day Daire Ní Chanáin

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane, Councillor Sandra Duffy, making a presentation to Martin McConnellogue, at a reception in the Guildhall in recognition of his commitment to LGBT+ Rights and Trade Union Activism.

11 pictures of Derry Mayor's receptions this month Daire Ní Chanáin

Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Sandra Duffy, opens a Book of Condolence for the victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake.

Mayor Duffy opens Book of Condolence for victims of Turkey-Syria earthquake Kevin Mullan

The Mayor Councillor Sandra Duffy welcomed members of the Order of Malta to the Guildhall where she presented the organisation with commemorative crystal in recognition of their contribution across the Derry City and Strabane District Council area. Picture Martin McKeown. 06.02.23:Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council’s reception for Knights of Malta in the Mayor’s Parlour, Guildhall on Monday 6th February.

Derry Mayor’s reception for Knights of Malta Daire Ní Chanáin

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council has urged the public to support her upcoming event to raise much-needed funds for the current homeless crisis in the city and district.

Mayor urges everyone to get behind 24-hour fundraiser Daire Ní Chanáin

WELL DONE KYLE!. . . .The Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Angela Dobbins making a special presentation to Derry teenager Kyle Moore in recognition of his recent success in the WAKO World Championships in Italy and his gold medal success at the Bristol Open, during a reception in his honour at the Mayor’s Parlour, Guildhall on Thursday night last. Included are Kyle’s parents Paul and Shauna and his coach Gary Kelly.

IN PICTURES: Kickboxer Kyle Moore received at reception in Mayor’s parlour Jim McCafferty

Local businesses and students came together this week with the Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Sandra Duffy, for the launch of a new campaign aimed at encouraging both job seekers and employers to consider the wide ranging benefits of apprenticeships.

News Apprenticeships key to filling job roles - Derry Mayor Luke McCallion

Mayor of London calls for duty-free shopping to be reinstated Daniel Mcneil

The evergreen Christy McMonagle and partner tripping the light fantastic at the Mayor’s Tea Dance in the Guildhall on Wednesday afternoon. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

23 pictures of the Mayor’s Tea Dance in the Guildhall Jim McCafferty

The Mayor Councillor Sandra Duffy welcomed pupils from Lisneal College to the Guildhall as she recognised the hugely successful cricket teams who claimed four trophies last season including the, U15 Ulster Schools Cup,Under 14 Derriaghy Cup, U13 Slemish Cup, Under 12 Wesley Ferris Cup. Picture Martin McKeown. 26.01.23:.

Derry Mayor's Reception for Lisneal School Cricket Team Daire Ní Chanáin

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Council buildings to light up purple this Holocaust Memorial Day Daire Ní Chanáin

Mayor Sandra Duffy visiting BBC bosses in London to oppose Radio Foyle cuts.

Mayor tells BBC chiefs that Radio Foyle services must be retained Daire Ní Chanáin

The Mayor, Sandra Duffy pictured with Lucas and his grandparents on Tuesday evening at the Guildhall.

Mayor hosts reception for 12 year old Derry Karate champion Daire Ní Chanáin

Mayor Sandra Duffy. George Sweeney. DER2301GS – 14

Derry mayor to met BBC chiefs in London this week Daire Ní Chanáin

The Mayor Councillor Sandra Duffy pictured with Musicial Director, Sheila Carlin as she welcomed the members of Colmcille Ladies Choir to a reception in the Guildhall as they mark their 50th Anniversary. Picture Martin McKeown. 20.01.23:.

Derry Mayor's reception for Colmcille Ladies Choir Daire Ní Chanáin

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Pensioner returns book 58 years late racking up £42k in late fees Ethan Evans

Mayor uses flower power to brighten up local gardens

Mayor uses flower power to brighten up local gardens Daire Ní Chanáin

Tom Madden demonstrates his soccer skills, at Guildhall Square, during the Foyle Cup City Centre parade.

Entries open for 30th O'Neill's Foyle Cup Simon Collins

Members of St John's Primary School School Council pictured with the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Sandra Duffy during a visit to the Mayor’s Parlour, Guildhall on Monday morning.

IN PICTURES: St John's Primary School visit Derry Mayor's Parlour Daire Ní Chanáin

Derry City and Strabane District Council Mayor, Councillor Sandra Duffy pictured at the launch of the Love Legenderry Food Month with, Emily McCorkell, Chairperson, Selina Horshi, Margaret Edwards, DCSDC, Feargal Doherty, Mark and Shauna Froydenlund, Odhran Dunne, CEO, Visit Derry. Picture Martin McKeown.

Mayor launches LegenDerry Food Month Daire Ní Chanáin

Community consultation launched on new Youth & Community build in the Glen.

Community opinion sought on new Derry centre Daire Ní Chanáin

Derry Mayor's Tea Dance in the Guildhall Daire Ní Chanáin