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A watch winding key discovered by Brian Cox of Lewes, Delaware, and his son when the were metal detecting on Coin Beach in 2012. Mr. Cox believes the key was from the wreck of the Faithful Steward, which left Derry in 1785.

Watch winding key that left Derry in 1785 discovered on US beach

Museum of Free Derry.

Museum of Free Derry extends free Monday admission for residents

Unique Quilt Project celebrates Derry and Strabane’s textile traditions.

Derry museum project preserves city’s historic shirt‑making heritage

Commissioned by Qatar Foundation and nestled in its Education City campus, the museum was inaugurated on November 28, 2025

Ad Feature M. F. Husain Museum named one of TIME World's Greatest Places 2026

At the heart of the heritage programme is a special focus on the new DNA (Derry~Londonderry on the North Atlantic) Museum, a landmark, state-of-the-art cultural attraction currently under construction at Ebrington Square.

Journey through Derry’s past and future at the Foyle Maritime Festival

A Public celebration event marking closure of the Story of Derry exhibition has been held ahead of the relocation to the new Derry-Londonderry North Atlantic (DNA) Museum at Ebrington. Picture Martin McKeown. 26.04.26

Celebrations at Tower Museum as ‘Story of Derry’ closes after 34 years

The Tower Tunnel.

Last chance to visit the Story of Derry Exhibition at the Tower Museum

Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, joined Council Chief Executive John Kelpie, in welcoming Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly & Joanne Bunting, The Executive Office, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Stella Byrne from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, to Ebrington Square today for the official commencement of works on site at the new Derry~Londonderry on the North Atlantic (DNA) Museum. McKelvey Construction Ltd are set to begin work on the £14.4m project which is expected to be completed in Spring 2027.

Derry’s DNA Museum is as much for residents as it is for visitors says council

U-Boat passing culmore point.

Watch: Preview of what's to come at Derry’s DNA Museum

Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, joined Council Chief Executive John Kelpie, in welcoming Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly & Joanne Bunting, The Executive Office, Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald, Stella Byrne from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Communities Minister Gordon Lyons, to Ebrington Square today for the official commencement of works on site at the new Derry on the North Atlantic (DNA) Museum. McKelvey Construction Ltd are set to begin work on the £14.4m project which is expected to be completed in Spring 2027.

Work on Derry’s £15 million DNA museum is set to begin

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A guitar once thought to have been lost for over 50 years, owned by The Rolling Stones, has been discovered as part of a collection at a New York art museum.

Stolen Rolling Stones' guitar found at New York Museum

Mark Cranston who has built an amazing collection of bricks.

I have a collection of 4,000 bricks...each one tells a story

Three brandy glasses during Ararat factory tour

I tried brandy in Armenia - and it has made me a convert

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

During the festival the DNA Display will give visitors the chance to step back in time to the Factory Girls era, with an interactive display dedicated to telling the story of Derry’s industrial past.

Public to get sneak preview of new DNA Museum at Maritime Festival
Visitors to the Foyle Maritime Festival will have the chance to get a sneak peek at the plans for the much-anticipated new DNA (Derry on the North Atlantic) Museum at a special riverfront display space during the event.
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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

Templemore Sports Complex. DER2152GS – 006

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
The Derry North Atlantic (DNA) maritime museum at Ebrington is at the final stage of approval and awaiting sign-off from the Department of Finance.
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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 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

People will be able to write messages of remembrance to loved ones tomorrow in the Guildhall.

Post Halloween in Derry: Public invited to remember loved ones in Guildhall tomo...

Some of the thousands of people who enjoyed the installations and performers during the first night of the Awakening of the cit's 400 years old Walls last year. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 28.10.18

Derry set to come alive for Hallowe’en festival

Most of the Fort George site on Derrys riverfront has being lying vacant for the past 20 years.

Museum at Fort George would reduce city’s cycle of emigration

The Saurus are returning for Hallowe'en 2019.

Returning and new attractions for Hallowe’en 2019 in Derry

Baby Yoga.

Baby Yoga classes extended at Tower Museum due to demand

Tower Museum talk to explore future of archaeology

Awakening the Walls.

Hallowe'en 2018: It's Derry! It's Halloween! It's party time! Here's what's on.....

Tower Museum.

The Dark Tower to offer revellers music, drink and scares this Halloween

The Museum of the Moon which has opened to the public in the Guildhall, Derry-Londonderry as the annual Hallowe'en series of events gets into full swing culminating in a carnival parade and fireworks display on Hallowe'en night on the banks of the River Foyle. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 28.10.17

World class line-up set for ComicCity Guildhall showcase

Lisa Hannigan.

Lisa Hannigan, David Kitt and Colm Mac Con Iomaire to headline Samhain Sessions ...

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The Mayor Councillor John Boyle and Michelle Jameson from Tourism NI with some of the hundreds of witches who descended on the Walls of Derry-Londonderry as Derry City and Strabane District Council launched it's Hallowe'en 2018 programme and to celebrate 400 years of the world famous Walls. Picture Martin McKeown. Inpresspics.com. 16.08.18

What's happening at Derry's Halloween spectacular this year

The Beacon Hotel in New York's Upper West Side.

Live it up as a local in vibrant New York

The Mayor, Councillor Maoliosa McHugh pictured with members of Destined and pupils and staff from St. Mary's College and St. Joseph's Boys' School, when he visited the Destined centre at the Foyle Valley Railway to see an old railway steam engine loaded on to a lorry to be taken to the Railway Preservation Society at Whitehead where it will be restored, the engine will be returned in six months time to be put on display at the front of the building. The students are taking part in a project to examine the history of the engine and the former railway stations in the city. The restoration is being funded by the Big Lottery Fund. DER4817-143KM

Full steam ahead for new railway project

Children from Fountain Primary School and Gaelscoil Eadain Mhoir taking part in the Light Vs Dark digital animation project. The childrens creations will be part of the Creatures Under a Samhain Moon installations to be projected at Hawkins Street and Free Derry Corner as part of Awakening the Walls from Sat 28th- Mon 30th October from 6pm-8.30pm.

Derry youths' artwork to light up Hallowe'en

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