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Organisers of the event Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialists Anne-Marie Crossan and Roisin Roddy, pictured with Charlene McClintock, Macmillan Support Worker (centre)

Western Trust hosts colorectal cancer health and wellbeing event

Wakey Wakey.

Halloween to bring unique Irish wake experience to visitors

TechTides Youth 2025 winning team, Sparks DC, Jayden Tang Rebecca Furey and Sohmi Okoyomoh.

Young entrepreneurs can win upto £1,500 at Derry TechTides event

Timeless Tiles Memorial Initiative.

Derry Baby Loss Awareness Week to honour lost Babies with lasting tribute

Becca Bor

Packed line-up for Think Left in Derry over October 5 anniversary weekend

St Columba’s Church Long Tower.

Folksongs and fables to celebrate cultural icon St Columba during Culture Night

Serena Terry and Castle & Cove.

Serena Terry to launch ‘Danny’s Comedy Club’ as new bi‑weekly comedy hub

Bishop Donal McKeown and Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Derry, Bishop Michael Router with guests and staff from St Columb's College.

Diocese of Derry Schools Religious Education Conference

Snow Patrol.

Snow Patrol to play four acoustic sets in Derry's Millennium Forum

Friends Together Choir.

Derry Western Trust Friends Together Choir is calling for new members

Guildhall, Derry

Protest in Derry to oppose AI data centres

Participants on stage.

The Pride Monologues takes the stage again

Colr. Aisling Hutton taking part in the Féile Our Place Our People, Community Carnival Parade. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Huge Féile parade brings colour music and crowds to Bogside and Brandywell

Glendowen Craft Shop.

Inishowen event to launch new Southwest Donegal textiles history book

Group at the launch of Galliagh Féile celebrating 50 years of Galliagh, starting on August 4 through to Sunday August 16. Seated from left, are Martin Connolly, CRJ, Karen Hickey, Arc Housing, Frank Doherty and Laura Brown, both Pennyburn Credit Union. Standing, from left, Sean Carlin GSAP, Aileen Mellon (On Street), John Gallagher, resident, Colr. Pat Murphy, Yolanda Monaghan, Galliagh Community Centre, Kerrylee Dazell (Pennyburn Credit Union) and Tommy McCallion, manager, Gallaigh Community Centre. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Galliagh Féile to celebrate 50 years

Guildhall Craft Fair.

Applications for Derry's Guildhall Craft Fair are now open
Applications have opened for the 2026 Guildhall Craft Fair with designer-makers, artists and artisan food producers from across Ireland invited to take part in the long established festive showcase.
Jack Tibbetts

Some of the large attendance at a previous Blessing of the Greencastle Fleet service. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2332GS – 23

Greencastle Regatta and Festival returns

New Creggan Mural by Peaball.

New Creggan mural celebrates the power of sport to bring young people together

Foyle Maritime Festival 2022 Crowds on Derry Quay for the festival Credit Lorcan Doherty

Foyle Maritime Festival 2026 set to deliver major economic boost for Derry

A giant beach ball rises over the crowd during a game of “keepy uppy”, at Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Foyle Maritime Festival which has brought thousands of visitors to the riverside in the city over the weekend. Picture Martin McKeown. 29.06.24

Maritime Festival brings family adventures and riverfront magic to Derry

Shaun Doherty pictured in action for Irish League team, Institute. He is a former captain of the club. | Iconic

Fundraiser for former Institute FC footballer injured in Australia crash

Allegri Junior Choir.

Every Voice Festival set to return

Picture shows the statue of the Virgin Mary, inside the Massabielle cave where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to Bernadette Soubirous, in the Sanctuary of Our Lady, on November 5, 2019 in Lourdes. (Photo by PASCAL PAVANI / AFP) (Photo by PASCAL PAVANI/AFP via Getty Images) : Getty Images.

Further details confirmed for first-ever 'Worldwide Marian Procession' in Derry

Jade’s Law is a UK legal change prompted by the 2021 murder of 27-year-old Jade Ward, pictured. Picture via Youtube.

Peaceful protest to call for accelerated passage for Jade's Law

Large crowds visit the Foyle Maritime Festival. Photo: George Sweeney

Countdown on as Foyle Maritime Festival to return

The symposium will take place in the Nerve Centre.

Arts & Mental Health Symposium in Derry

The grotto at St. Eugene's Cathedral that was erected in 1928 in memory of Bishop Charles McHugh, who inaugurated the first Irish National Pilgrimage to Lourdes in 1912.

First 'Worldwide Marian Procession' to be held in Derry in June
Derry is set to be the location of the first-ever Worldwide Marian Procession this June, with Christians called to ‘join in unity across the world to honour the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.’
Laura Glenn

Growing Pains Derry, Live at The Nerve Centre.

Derry teen alt-rock band Growing Pains can't wait to open for IDLES and Chalk

Kidney Care UK NI Ambassadors Andrew Cromwell and Jo-Anne Dobson, Deputy Mayor, Rebecca Vance, Legenderry Organiser, Joanne Gillespie, Kidney transplant recipient Heather Vance, Legenderry Organiser Richard Gillespie, Emma and Rachel Gillespie.

Legenderry Motor Show raises over £17,000 for Kidney Care UK

Faughan Valley Red Brae.

Derry families invited to Woodland Trust’s Nature Quest at Faughan Valley

Ulster Orchestra.

Ulster Orchestra returns to Derry with landscape inspired concert

Templemore Sports Complex.

Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum launch Children’s Try‑a‑Tri registration

Mrs Hinch uses adjustable organisers to keep things like food neatly organised in her kitchen (pictured).

Mrs Hinch's kitchen organiser out of stock - here's two alternatives

Amy Doherty.

Almost 2,000 donate to fundraiser for children of Amy Doherty

Mayor Ruairí McHugh, with event Co-ordinator Aisling McCallion, Conor Bradley, Diageo, and musicians Joseph Leighton and George Hasson.

Silver anniversary celebrations for Derry Jazz Festival

Buncrana Community Hospital. Picture: Google Earth.

Community protest for Buncrana Community Hospital to be held this weekend

Cardinals.

All Kinds of Everything Festival confirms The Cardinals for big easter finale

Russell Brown, Chair of the NI Judo Federation and Marc McLaughlin Sales Director of SmartPayNI launch the 2026 Northern Ireland Judo Open.

NI Judo Open set to return to Foyle Arena

BAG IT, BIN IT! CAMPAIGN LAUNCH. . . .Group pictured at Free Derry Corner on Monday morning for the launch of a new Dog Fouling Campaign by the Triax Neighbourhood Management Team in partnership with the Department for Communities and Community Restorative Justice (Ireland). Included are members of the NM team and local councillors. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Hard-hitting new dog fouling campaign

11 February 2026. ©Press Eye/Darren Kidd Sadie and Elsie Clarke with Ulster University medical students Clare Wells, Lucy McGloin and Anna Simpson joined medical and nursing students at expanded Teddy Bear Hospital event in Derry~Londonderry. Children join Ulster University medical and nursing students at expanded Teddy Bear Hospital event in Derry~Londonderry. Ulster University School of Medicine’s Child Health Society, in partnership with the Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) and the Altnagelvin Parents Group (APG), welcomed local children and their families to this year’s expanded Teddy Bear Hospital, at An Chroí Community Hub The Teddy Bear Hospital initiative, now in its third year, is designed to help children living with medical conditions become more comfortable with clinical environments by exploring them in a safe, playful, and child-led way. This year’s expansion includes the involvement of Ulster University student nurses for the first time, strengthening interprofessional learning and widening the hands-on experience available to participating families. Organisers are also working closely with Salus Medical, who are kindly providing an ambulance on-site for children to explore, offering an additional opportunity to familiarise themselves with emergency care equipment in a relaxed environment. Hosted by the Ulster University Child Health Society, the event brings together medical students, nursing students, WHSCT staff, and APG volunteers to deliver interactive sessions covering clinical examination skills, PPE familiarisation, and mythbusting conversations about healthcare procedures. The activities encourage confidence, reduce anxiety, and build a positive connection with hospitals and healthcare professionals. Lisa Storey, Child Development Interventions Coordinator at the Western Trust said: “Many children and young people who face frequent hospital stays and complex medical journeys, can understandably build up debilitating fears that something bad

Derry Teddy Bear Hospital helps local children feel brave about healthcare

Sarah Jones (left), director of NI Science Festival and Stephanie Garner, project & events officer, NI Science Festival with Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Ruairi McHugh

NI Science Festival returns to Derry with world‑class scientists

Protesters taking part in the Bridgil for Gaza held at the Peace Bridge. Photo: George Sweeney

Rise for Palestine to hold New Year’s Eve peace vigil on Derry’s Peace Bridge

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: Marc Almond performs at 'A Life In Song: Lyrics By Don Black' at the Royal Festival Hall on October 3, 2013 in London, England.(Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

The one and only 80s night in Derry’s Ebrington Square

Participating clubs player representatives pictured with international players Kerrie Loughery, Jodie Loughery, Emma Doherty and Naomi McLaughlin at the launch of the North West Charity Cup held at UU Magee playing pitches. Photo: George Sweeney

North West U12 Girls' Charity Cup launched

The Buncrana Christmas Market in 2024.

Buncrana Christmas Market at Swan Park confirms festive dates

Pupils from St. Eugene's Primary School, Derry and Moyle National School, Donegal, launch Maths Week 2025 at the 6th Century Grianan of Aileach ring fort, Carrowreagh, Inishowen, Co. Donegal. Now in its 20th year, Maths Week runs from 11th – 19th October 2025 and is an inclusive, all-island annual festival for the promotion of Maths.

‘Maths in the City’ is set to take place in Derry

‘Music by Moonlight’ Guildhall.

Here's something for the classical music fans in Derry

Knit & Stitch Show

UK’s largest craft show returns to Northern Ireland for second year

Organiser Marty Neill (of AirPOS Pay & Retro Rooms)

BarCamp Belfast 2025 announces first speakers covering tech, skills and business...

Participants from the Mourning March in Buncrana for Gaza, which took place in August. Photo: Inishowen Palestine Solidarity Group

Organisers appeal across North West to join 'Long March for Gaza'

Northern Ireland’s only disability arts festival, Bounce, returns to Derry this autumn with a packed programme of events running from October 2-4 2025. Bounce is a diverse, disability-led festival which is open for Everyone At the programme launch at University of Atypical gallery were (from left) Bryan Sutherland from Stage Beyond, writer Alex Cregan, Edel Murphy, CEO and Artistic Director of University of Atypical, Head of Community Arts and Participation, Arts Council of Northern Ireland Patricia Lavery, artist Devin Kane and artist Justine Scoltock. Tickets and full schedule are available at: https://universityofatypical.org/bounce/

Disability arts festival Bounce returns to Derry with a packed programme

The gold standard is fresh, flexible, local and seasonal offerings

Ad Feature Here's how to provide the best corporate catering service in 2025

The 2024 Foyle Pride Parade on Craigavon Bridge. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry’s Foyle Pride Festival returns with the theme ‘Existence is Resistance’

The Gasyard Feilé’s Festival of Fire procession makes its way along Rossville Street towards Free Derry Wall on Thursday evening ng last. DER3319GS - 058

Over 20,000 people expected to attend Derry’s Féile

Veteran Civil and Human Rights campaigner Eamonn McCann speaking at the Defend the Right to Protest Rally held in Guildhall Square on Saturday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney

Civil Rights veterans to stage third protest

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