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Sinn Fein First Minister Michelle O'Neill (front), accompanied by party colleagues (left to right) John O'Dowd, Aisling Reilly and Caoimhe Archibald speaking to reporters in the Great Hall of Parliament Buildings, Stormont on Monday. David Young/PA Wire

'I will not be deterred' - O'Neill

A special train will leave the Waterside train station for Dublin on Sunday, November 8, when Derry City FC face Waterford in the FAI Cup Final.

Steve Bradley: Cup Final train gives early taste of what’s ahead

Orangemen make their way from Drumcree Church as police form a barricade to prevent them entering the Garvaghy Road. Now on the eighth day of a standoff, the Orangemen have tried numerous times to begin the march but the road remains blocked by residents. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

Bryant’s Drumcree parade ban decision ‘lawful’, High Court judge rules

File photo dated 19/10/26 of the legal representative for Portadown District Lodge 101 and loyalist spokesperson, Jamie Bryson, speaking to the media, with Timothy Gaston MLA (left), outside Belfast High Court. (Liam McBurney/Press Association)

Judgment expected on challenge to Bryant’s Drumcree parade ban

Breandán Mac Cionnaith will be the main speaker at an IPSC rally to mark the third anniversary of the Gaza genocide on Saturday.

Breandán Mac Cionnaith to address rally marking anniversary of ‘Gaza genocide’

Christopher Jackson with local elected representatives on the Garvaghy Road.

Jackson urges Bryant to stop Orange Order march through Garvaghy Road

James John "JJ" Ó Dochartaigh, known by his stage name DJ Próvaí (R) is pictured alongside Breandán Mac Cionnaith (L) on October 3, 2026 in Portadown. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Breandán Mac Cionnaith expected to address Derry Garvaghy Road solidarity rally

Drumcree Church in Portadown.

DERRY JOURNAL Editorial: Still time to step back from the brink

Breandán Mac Cionnaith of the Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition speaks to people outside the High Court at the weekend. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Eastwood urges Labour to back Garvaghy Road residents

Protesters at Craigavon Bridge in support of the Garvaghy Road residents, on Sunday afternoon. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Anger palpable in Derry after Drumcree march green lit

Institute boss Peter Hutton pictured after defeat to Annagh United in Portadown.

Hutton rues disastrous start as 'Stute suffer heavy loss

Police pictured on the Garvaghy Road. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye

Archbishop Martin calls for ‘reconciling initiative’ to resolve Drumcree dispute

The Craigavon Bridge was blocked for a time by demonstrators staging a solidarity rally with the residents of the Garvaghy Road on Sunday.

IN PICTURES: Craigavon Bridge blocked during Derry solidarity rally

Garvaghy Road protest

Archbishop Martin calls for peaceful resolution of Garvaghy dispute

People gathered at Free Derry Wall in support of the Garvaghy Road residents on Friday night. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

IN PICTURES: Free Derry Corner rally in solidarity with Garvaghy Road residents

The Drumcree dispute is back in the headlines again after a court ruling

Eastwood: Reopening Drumcree risks jeopardising progress elsewhere and in Derry
Colum Eastwood has said any attempt to reopen the Drumcree dispute risks taking parading backwards and undermining progress elsewhere, including Derry.
Kevin Mullan

Derry Court House. DER2126GS - 075

Hospital scanner theft accused bail breach

Haemochromatosis patient Maolíosa McHugh has welcomed a new initiative offering free screening for people who may be living with the condition dubbed the ‘Celtic disease’.

Haemochromatosis patient Maolíosa McHugh hails new ‘Celtic disease’ screening

Institute manager Peter Hutton recalls making his senior debut for Coleraine in the Irish Cup semi-finals also 36 years ago. Photograph: George Sweeney

Hutton recalls making senior debut in Irish Cup

Ciara Ferguson.

Ferguson: Inclusion of Derry-Portadown line in strategy ‘hugely positive’

The North West Transport Hub.

Rail prioritisation strategy calls for planning for Derry-Portadown link by 2035

From left, Garry Martin, Director of Economic Development, Information Systems & Emergency Services at Donegal County Council, An Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Colr. Paul Canning, Karen Phillips, Director of Environment and Regeneration with Derry City and Strabane District Council ; Colr. Emma McGinley, DCSDC; Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins, Colr. Sandra Duffy , DCSDC and and chair of NWRDG; and Alderman Derek Hussey, DCSDC.

Derry and Donegal group meet with Liz Kimmins over rail connectivity

The North West Transport Hub

Letter: A radical plan for North West transport

The St. Joseph's squad pictured before leaving for Belfast on Friday morning. (Photo: Jim McCafferty)

St. Joseph’s U14s fall at final hurdle in NI Plate Final

GOOD LUCK BOYS!. . .St. Joseph's Boys School U-14 Captain Corey Harkin and Vice Captain Cian Griffiths are wished the best of luck as they head to the final of the Northern Ireland U-15 Plate against Clounagh Junior High School at the Danny Blanchflower Stadium tomorrow (Wednesday). Included from left are Mr. Stephen Parkhouse, Manchester United Foundation, Mr. Paul Gibbons, Coach/Head of PE, and Mr. Emmett McGinty, PE teacher/coach. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

PHOTOS: St. Joseph’s Boys in U14 NI Plate Final

The draw was made by Mr Laurence Rocke, President of the Ulster Branch assisted by Mr Brian Irwin, Chairman of the Sponsors, Irwins Bakery.

Nutty Krust Rugby Tournament launches for its 45th year

Letterkenny Main Street. (Google Earth)

Donegal Council to lobby for Derry to Letterkenny rail link
A meeting of Donegal County Council has agreed to help drive forward the idea of restoring rail between Derry and Letterkenny.
Brendan McDaid

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Sentenced for assault during during Apprentice Boys march

City of Derry head coach Eugene Murnane. Photo: George Sweeney

"We are having to ride the results for players to gain that experience."

City of Derry’s Cein McColgan (5) offloads the ball to Jamie Millar. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry slip to defeat against Portadown

David Lapsley may miss City of Derry's game against Portadown. Photo: George Sweeney

'Let's get the attitude right and let's redeem ourselves a little bit.

Magee College, the A5, and the proposed new Derry to Portadown railway link are mentioned in the Executive’s draft Programme for Government that was put out for consultation on Monday.

Magee expansion, A5 and rail link mentioned in ‘Our Plan’ draft PfG

Institute manager Kevin Deery. Photograph: George Sweeney

Institute add new midfielder ahead of Dundela test

Chamber of Commerce Anna Doherty.

Anna Doherty hails rail review as ‘huge step’ on road to regional balance

Transport ministers John O'Dowd and Eamon Ryan.

Derry rail link to Portadown to be prioritised, Letterkenny line also approved

Steve Bradley

Into the West gives mixed reaction to final version of rail review

John O’Dowd hopes to be able to present the final All-Island Rail Review report to the Executive this month.

O’Dowd hopes to present All-Island Rail Review report to Executive this month

Arup's draft All-Island Strategic Rail Review (AISRR) report was published last year.

‘Derry Road’ rail link subject to feasibility & budget affordability says O’Dowd

Institute coach Mo Mahon speaking to players as 'Stute plan for one final push at Portadown.

Institute hoping for perfect final day at champions Portadown

One last push . . . Institute will need to dig deep to keep their title challenge alive.

'Stute braced for nail-biting title run-in as Annagh visit

Institute need a big finish to the league with the title in their sights with three games to go.

Kevin Deery hopes Dundela win can be platform to push for league title

Mikhail Kennedy’s netted the winner against Bangor.

Kennedy 'honoured' to be part of Institute title challenge

Portadown’s keeper Aaron Hogg brings down Institute’s BJ Banba. Photo: George Sweeney

Settle down Ports - You've won nothing yet!

Referee Ryan Hanna sends off Institute’s Danny Lafferty, in the fifth minute, for a foul on Portadown’s Eamon Fyfe. Photo: George Sweeney

10 man Institute suffer heartbreaking defeat to Ports

A map of the proposed rail upgrades under the All-Island Strategic Rail Review.

O’Dowd reiterates view that Derry-Portadown train link will be 200kmph

The All-Island Rail Review has proposed an investment of between £2.1bn and £3.3bn in rail projects to Derry and Donegal.

O’Dowd says ‘Derry Road’ rail link to Portadown will have 200km per hour speed

DRUMCREE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 9: Loyalist Orangemen hold their rally in front of the British military's blockade of the road past the Drumcree Parish Church in Drumcree 09 July 2000. The marchers went to the military blockade of the street leading to Garvaghy Road and did not pass into the adjoining Catholic neighbourhood. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) (Photo credit should read JONATHAN UTZ/AFP via Getty Images)

State Papers: Drumcree disorder spread to Derry with road blocks and bomb alert

Sean Carlin of Institute in action at Brandywell. Photo: George Sweeney

'Stute hope to end winless run as Ards visit Brandywell

Translink advising passengers to plan journey ahead of Christmas timetable change

Translink advising passengers to plan journey with Christmas timetable change

PROLIFIC: City of Derry’s David Lapsley continued his excellent recent form with two tries against Portadown on Saturday. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry score crucial bonus point victory

Institute's Michael Harris is chased by Annagh United pair Lee Upton and Scott McCollough. Photo: George Sweeney

Deery laments 'unforgiving' league as Institute fall to shock defeat

Institute’s Michael Harris was on target against Annagh on Tuesday night.

Institute aim to return to winning ways against Annagh at Brandywell

Portadown'S Christopher Rodgers grapples with Institute’s Shaun Leppard during a goalmouth scramble. Photo: George Sweeney

Deery delight after statement win over Portadown

Institute's Evan Tweed scores a first half goal against Portadown. Photograph: George Sweeney

Tweed nets winner against Portadown as 'Stute close the gap at the top

Institute captain Ryan Morrow will miss the visit of Portadown after his red card against Welders last week, Photo: George Sweeney

Kevin Deery aims to close gap at top as Institute host Portadown at Brandywell

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