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Tunnel workers taking a break from their work on one of the hydro-electric schemes in Scotland in the mid-twentieth century.
(Image courtesy of SSE Renewables).

Photographs and accounts of Donegal people who worked in Scotland sought

Married couple Janet and John Ford, who own Tudor World, are at loggerheads with Joe Rukin, who runs Sinister Stratford ghost tours.

Turf war breaks out between Stratford-upon-Avon ghost tour guides

Niall McCaughan (Donegal Railway Museum) and Sir Anthony McFarland.

Lough Swilly Railway limited-edition 70th Anniversary Badge is launched

Taylor Swift Eras Tour: Who is Presley Cash?

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Closures to some Council Leisure Centres on Spring Bank Holiday Monday

Pennyburn Recycling Centre

Bins, recycling, cemeteries, museum, most sports centres operating Monday

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Cityside Council leisure centres to close on Bank Holiday Monday

An exceptionally rare Chinese box and cover from the 15th century Ming period has been discovered in a dust-filled cabinet in the attic of a family home, where it had been stored and left untouched since the owner’s death in 1967.

Old tin found in attic turns out to be Chinese Ming Dynasty treasure

Two Just Stop Oil supporters were arrested at the Herbert Museum in Coventry while demanding that the government stop all new UK fossil fuel projects and calling on employees and directors of UK cultural institutions to join in civil resistance against the governments genocidal policies.

Just Stop Oil protestors tackled to ground after storming dino exhibit

An artist's impression of how the Maritime Museum will look when completed.

Derry North Atlantic (DNA) maritime museum awaiting DoF sign-off

Mayor Sandra Duffy pictured with Destined ‘s Caroline O’Hara (in the Cherry Picker)at the unveiling the new replacement clock at the Foyle Valley Railway Museum on Wednesday afternoon. Included in the photograph are Destined’s CEO Dermot O’Hara, Project Manager Charlene Keenan, Kevin Cregan of Foyle Builders and Destined members. The replacing of the clock was the final stage in the refurbishment works at the museum. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2304GS – 21

Foyle Valley Railway Museum reopening for tours after refurbishment

The Natural History Museum has released a list of new animal and plant species found in 2022

Scientists release list of new animals and plants found in 2022

Immerse yourself in history at the Foyle Maritime Festival

VR experiences will allow visitors to immerse themselves in history at the Foyle...

One of the cannon recovered from the site of the Armada wreck.

La Trinidad Valencera artefacts to be exhibited in Inishowen for first time afte...

An artist's impression of how the Maritime Museum will look when completed.

Wolfson Foundation pledges £150,000 funding for Derry North Atlantic (DNA) marit...

Mayor Graham Warke pictured with Roisin Doherty, curator Tower Museum, Betty Doherty, Education and Access officer, at the launch of a temporary exhibition entitled 'Sports of Our Time' at the Tower Museum. Also included are family members of champion boxer Billy 'Spider' Kelly, Olympic hero Anthony Hegarty and Terry Watt, Judo (1972 Summer Olympics). (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Olympic hero Anthony Hegarty and Billy 'Spider' Kelly honoured in exhibition
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Alderman Graham Warke, paid a visit to the Tower Museum this week to launch a new exhibition celebrating some of Derry and Strabane's sporting success stories.

The Museum of Free Derry in Glenfada Park in Derry. DER0717GS009

Derry museum receives ‘excellence’ award in post-COVID tourism boost

David McCauley and the piece of jewellery he designed 'Lotus' (picture on the right © National Museum of Ireland)

Derry jeweller creates piece for National Museum of Ireland

Members of Derry City and Strabane District Council's Planning Committee have approved plans for the proposed change of use and refurbishment of buildings at Ebrington Square.

Committee welcomes progress on DNA Project plans

The chairman of the Bloody Sunday Trust, Tony Doherty pictured back in 2017 with the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Robin Percival, Bloody Sunday Trust, and the then Mayor Colr Maolíosa McHugh. DER2417GS020

Friends of Bloody Sunday Trust scheme reopened

Mabel Colhoun, pictured here in her youth, documented many key local events, buildings and ancient sites, including the construction of the Foyle Bridge.

Explore days gone by in Derry & Donegal with free online Mabel Colhoun exhibitio...

The Maritime Collections will be published online.

Tower Museum to publish online maritime collections as a foretaste of new DNA Mu...

We now have more freedoms to enjoy, with parks, playgrounds, zoos, museums and cinemas reopening (Shutterstock)

Here are 40 ideas for keeping the kids entertained during the summer holidays

Museum’s search for best football fan memorabilia

Derry Christmas bin collections, opening hours for leisure centres, dumps and mu...

Museum delivers on 70-year-old promise