Michael D. Higgins

Centenarian Alfreda Astbury pictured with members of her family and (standing) the Reverend David Brownlow, Ian Crowe, the Kings Lord-Lieutenant for the County Borough of Londonderry and the Very Reverend David McNie during birthday celebrations at Ebenballymore Lodge Care Home. Photo: George Sweeney

The amazing birthday celebration for 100 year old Alfreda Astbury

President Michael D Higgins condoles with SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood at the Funeral of Pat Hume in 2021. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

President says Eastwood contribution to peace 'significant' in SDLP leadership

Nell McCafferty's funeral cortege passes Free Derry Corner on Friday.

'Our Nell changed Ireland for the better and came from the Bogside to do that’

Journalist Nell McCafferty speaking during a Civil Rights Conference in Derry in 2018.

Nell McCafferty described as a ‘mould breaker’ and feminist icon

The new Taoiseach Simon Harris, during a visit to the North West with Prof. Paul Bartholomew, Vice Chancellor University of Ulster and Dr. Orla Flynn, President ATU. Photo Clive Wasson

Simon Harris nominated by Dáil to become Ireland’s 16th Taoiseach

Francie Molloy with Martin McGuinness and Michelle O'Neill in 2013.

Veteran Tyrone republican Francie Molloy retiring from elected politics

The late Chuck Feeney who has passed away.

Colum Eastwood joins tributes to Chuck Feeney who has died aged 92

The late Donegal broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí who has sadly passed away.

President Higgins leads tributes to Donegal broadcaster Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí

International footballer James McClean and his wife Erin pictured their daughter Allie Mae, son James and daughter Willow Ivy at a celebration for winning his 100th cap for Ireland held in Bishops Gate Hotel on Tuesday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2325GS – 037

'Hungry' James McClean not finished with Ireland yet!

1846: Starving peasants clamour at the gates of a workhouse during the Irish potato famine. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

An Gorta Mór: Donegal prepares to host National Famine Commemoration

The security alert was centred at Celtic Court on the Lone Moor Road.

Brandywell security alert was ‘elaborate hoax’

Derry singer songwriter Conor McGinty performs the National Anthem in front of a packed Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Photograph courtesy of Kevin Morrison (Event Images and Video)

Conor McGinty's reflects on 'proudest moment' of career at Brandywell

Derry City fans at the Presidents Cup final at Brandywell on Friday evening. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2307GS – 79

35 fantastic photos from Derry City's President's Cup victory

Derry City skipper Patrick McEleney lifts the FAI Cup at the Aviva.

President's Cup Final: All you need to know!

Firefighters respond to the catastrophic explosion in Creeslough.

Roberta Metsola says all of Europe cried for Creeslough

The late Brian Hutton

Funeral arrangements for late Derry journalist Brian Hutton
The funeral of Brian Hutton will take place on Friday.
Kevin Mullan

The late Brian Hutton

President Higgins pays tribute to Brian Hutton, a ‘fine journalist’

Firefighters attend a wrecked apartment block and service station in Creeslough after a catastrophic explosion that killed 10 people.

Derry Journal Review of the Year 2022: October

President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins.

President Michael D. Higgins' thoughts with Creeslough and family of Seán Rooney

James O'Flaherty

Creeslough Tragedy: James O'Flaherty was a 'truly fantastic, loving husband and ...

The devastation following the explosion at Creeslough in County Donegal.

Creeslough explosion: 'Everyone here is in complete shock'

Peggy McGlinchey celebrated her 100th birthday at the Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home at Lisfannon on Friday last with her extended family. Back row, from left, Amy Churchyard, Emily Watts, Raymond Churchyard, George Burton, Steve Chatten and Lisa Burton. Front row from left, Nuala Doyle, Rita Churchyard, Peggy McGlinchey , Sue Burton and Ivy Doyle. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2234GS – 002

Celebrations as Peggy McGlinchey turns 100

2008: L-R John Hume, Ivan Cooper and Austin Currie launch the 40th anniversary Civil Rights Conference in the Guildhall. (0710PG09)

Austin Currie was a ‘titan of Civil Rights’ in Ireland

The children of Pat Hume walk behind the funeral cortege as it leaves St Eugene’s Cathedral after Requiem Mass on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2136GS – 053

Pat Hume laid to rest - ‘We are all beyond grateful for the life of this incredi...

The coffin of Pat Hume is carried by her children from St Eugene’s Cathedral after Requiem Mass on Monday morning. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2136GS – 049

IN PICTURES: Funeral of Pat Hume in Derry September 6, 2021. R.I.P.

Malachy O'Néill, Provost, Ulster University, Kieran Kennedy, MD, O’Neills, and artist and recent graduate, Carla Fulton, with the newly designed O’Neills commemorative jersey for the American Conference for Irish Studies which will be hosted virtually from Ulster University’s Magee Campus on June 2-5. Carla Fulton designed the digital artwork featured on the jersey.

President Higgins, US Congressman to address global event from Derry

The late Seamus Deane.

President Michael D. Higgins says Ireland has lost a 'foremost critic, novelist ...
The President Michael D. Higgins has said Ireland has lost a 'foremost critic...distinguished poet, novelist and internationally acclaimed university teacher,' and Derry has lost an 'incomparable' son, in Seamus Deane.
Kevin Mullan

Derry public urged to join Michael D. Higgins, Dónal McKeown, Michelle O’Neill a...

The late Tom McGinley with Bishop Daly and Dana.

Dr. Tom McGinley 1934-2021: An extraordinary human being, a great humanitarian w...

Dr. Tom McGinley

President Michael D. Higgins pays tribute to Dr. Tom McGinley 'an extraordinary ...

Derry says thanks as a mighty oak falls

John Hume with President Michael D. Higgins in 2014.

President Michael D. Higgins says John Hume brought pride and hope to Derry in d...

Colum Eastwood

UN Security Council place a 'strong endorsement' of the values of Ireland on the...

Seamus Mallon with the late Ian Paisley in 1997.

President Michael D. Higgins mourns loss of Seamus Mallon as an 'activist of uns...

The International Sailor, located at Ebrington Square, features in Ann Lanes new book, By the Way 2.

Derry sculptures feature in ‘marvellous’ new book

The late Ivan Cooper who was laid to rest on Friday.

Video: Sun lights up civil rights flag as Derry icon Ivan Cooper is laid to rest

Ivan Cooper with President Michael D. Higgins last October.

President Michael D. Higgins expected to attend Ivan Cooper funeral

Ivan Cooper with President Michael D. Higgins last October.

Ivan Cooper's 'unshakeable belief in human rights' was an inspiration, says Pres...

John Boyle moved by simplestencounters during year as Mayor

Peter Casey just 1/4 to be elected to DÃ¡il Ã‰ireann in next election

Peter Casey.

Odds slashed on Peter Casey who is now second favourite to be next President

Peter Casey.

Derry presidential hopeful Peter Casey third favourite with bookies

President Michael D. Higgins, with the Mayor and Mayoress of Derry and Strabane, Councillor John Boyle and Angela OKane.

The events of that day shaped a political generation: Mayor

President Michael D. Higgins presents and award to Ivan Cooper as his wife Sabina looks on.

Video: Civil Rights Movement was crucible that forged Ivan Cooper and John Hume,...

President Michael D. Higgins makes a presentation to Ivan Cooper as his wife Sabina looks on.

Video: President Michael D. Higgins pays tribute to Derry Citizens' Action Commi...

The President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina with the Mayor John Boyle, civil rights veterans and members of the N. Ireland Civil Rights Commemoration Committee.

Video: President Michael D. Higgins says October 5, 1968, shocked the world

President Michael D. Higgins

October 5: Derry brought Irish civil rights to the attention of the world, says ...

President Michael D. Higgins in Derry tomorrow.

President Michael D. Higgins to hail Ireland's civil rights capital on October 5...

John Hume pictured with Michael D Higgins in Inishowen back in 2014.

Major programme for Civil Rights milestone

Martin McGuinness and Gerry Adams pictured in Derry in 1987. (Pacemaker Press Intl.)

Martin McGuinnessphoto exhibition to be launched at FÃ©ile

Omar Barghouti

Leading Palestinian activist hosted in Derry today

James McClean with his daughter Allie-Mae ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qualifier Group D match between Republic of Ireland and Wales at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

'I wanted to make them proud' - James McClean

President Michael D. Higgins pays tribute to Martin McGuinness' personal warmth,...

John Hume pictured with Michael D Higgins in Inishowen back in 2014.

Hume '˜a man of peace and courage' - Irish president

Willie George O'Kane from Foreglen.

Hard work, whiskey and Guinness help Willie George reach his century