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KING'S AWARD FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE. . . . The Lord Lieutenant of the County Borough of Londonderry, Iain Crowe, MBE, CStJ, presents the King's Award for Voluntary Service to Roslyn McCorkell. On left is the Mayor, Lilian Seenoi-Barr, and on right, Sgt. Niall Downey, Irish Guards and Lynsey Hewitt. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Ulster Project Derry receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

Former Ulster and Ireland captain Rory Best OBE will join fellow Ulster and Ireland legend and Coleraine Inst old boy Jonny Bell, Coleraine Grammar School Head of Sport Richard Beggs and CEO of Tenth Revolution James Lloyd-Townshend to play 72 holes of golf in a single day to raise funds for a life-changing rugby adventure.

Ulster and Ireland heroes take on 72 hole challenge to support Coleraine Grammar...

East Londonderry UUP Association Chairman Robert Carmichael.

East Derry UUP calls for more farm incentive schemes

A yellow warning for ice has been issued for Derry and Tyrone from 4pm on New Year’s Day until 10am on Thursday.

Yellow warning for ice in Derry and Tyrone with temperatures set to plummet

Owenbeg Centre of Excellence has been Chris' Collins' base for almost 20 years with Derry GAA. (Photo: Lorcan Doherty / Presseye.com)

Derry GAA's 'Quiet Man' out to conquer Europe!

Ballinderry players celebrate their Ulster Intermediate title win in Healy Park.

McKinless hails Bllinderry's new kids on the block!

People gathered at a bonfire in Sierra Leone. Photo by Sara Terry for Catalyst for Peace.

OPINION: Bonfires for Peace? Learnings from Sierra Leone

Noamh Padraig's Caolan McColgan shields the ball from Craigbane's James McLaughlin during Saturday's final. Photo: George Sweeney

"Evan was in all our thoughts throughout the whole championship."

Naomh Padraig, Muff players and managers celebrate their historic Ulster Junior title in Celtic Park on Saturday. (Photo: George Sweeney)

Muff claim emotional Ulster final victory against Craigbane

The Glenshane at 9am on Wednesday.

Weather: Yellow warning for cold and ice but milder, windier, wetter at weekend

Newly appointed Derry senior football manager Paddy Tally. Photo: George Sweeney

Paddy Tally delighted to be back amongst Ulster 'buzz'

Newbridge’s Patrick McMullan gets is tackled by Clann Eireann’s Tiernan Kelly. Photo: George Sweeney

Newbridge out as Armagh champions edge into Ulster semi-finals

Ballinderry’s Ryan Bell has been superb for the Shamrocks in this season championship. Photo: George Sweeney

Carrickcruppen challenge for Ballinderry in Ulster Club

Dermot Friel and Lucy Kearney received the Most Improved Special Award on behalf of the Swatragh in Bloom committee, as they also placed third in the Best Village category.

Swatragh wins Most Improved accolade at Ulster in Bloom 2024

Ballymaguigan players surround James McLaughlin of Craigbane. Photo: George Sweeney

"These boys don’t know how to lose at this level.”

Ballymoney’s Matthew Pollock and Jordan Munnis combine to stop City of Derry’s Nathan Campbell during last week's Junior Cup tie. Photo: George Sweeney

City of Derry face crucial trip to Grosvenor
Despite being only three games into the Ulster Championship 1 season, City of Derry's trip to Grosvenor on Saturday already feels like an 'underlined' fixture for both clubs admits Judges Road Head Coach, Eugene Murnane.
Michael Wilson

Holy Cross College students with Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Lilian Seenoi Barr.

Mayoral reception for Strabane Cúchulainns

Noah and Luca Doran pictured with members of Derry's All-Ireland Minor Champions team at O'Neill's Superstore last week. Photo: George Sweeney

PHOTOS: Derry salutes All Ireland winning minors at O'Neill's

Altnagelvin Hospital.

97,738 inpatient admissions in the Western Trust, 21.3% of North admissions

Swatragh in Bloom receives £18,000 National Lottery grant

Swatragh in Bloom celebrate £18,000 National Lottery Funding Boost

Mickey Harte has stepped down from his role as Derry manager. Photo: George Sweeney

Mickey Harte steps down as Derry manager

Mickey Harte reflects on disappointing campaign.

Harte hints at Derry future after 'disappointing' exit at Croker

Derry captain Cormac O’Doherty with the Division 2B trophy after victory over Tyrone. Photo: George Sweeney

'Favourites don't always win. That's why we play sport.'

Derry minor captain James Sargent lifts the Fr. Murray Cup after defeating Armagh in Healy Park on Sunday.

"It takes a good team to carry that and go on and win the championship."

Derry minor captain James Sargent with the Ulster Minor Championship trophy.

Derry Minors face Armagh in Ulster Minor final

Derry’s James Sargent blocks a shot from Peter McGoldrick of Tyrone. Photo: George Sweeney

“It’s a relief. Semi-finals are tough places."

Killene Thornton scores his second try for Ulster against Connacht. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry's Thornton grabs brace in Ulster Juniors win
Junior Interprovincial Series
Michael Wilson

The Derry players return to the changing rooms before Saturday's Championship clash.. Photo: George Sweeney

OPINION: Time for a deep Derry breath . . .

Donegal senior football manager Jim McGuinness. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry still top three in country - McGuinness

Derry’s Danny McDermott holds off a tackle from Oliver McCrystal of Cavan. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry U20s must improve for Donegal semi-final - McGrath

Ulster Karate-Do Federation karate-kas who took part in the recent UKF International Invitational tournament at Aileach Youth and Community Centre in Burnfoot.

Burnfoot hosts 16th annual UKF International karate tournament

Derry minor football manager Damian McErlain. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2316GS – 51

Oak Leaf minors begin Ulster bid with visit of Cavan

Tyrone players converge on Derry’s Johnny McGuickin. Photo: George Sweeney

Derry U20s defeated by late, late Tyrone point in Celtic Park

Olympian U19 4X200m mixed relay team, left to right, Eoghan and Ellen O'Donnell, Bonnie Gillard and Donal Og O'Brien.

Ulster & N.I. medal haul for Olympian YAC athletes

Award-winning beautiful Derry in bloom.

Derry the pick of the bunch at the Ulster in Bloom awards

Derry Under 20 players and management celebrate their Ulster Under 20 Championship success in Corrigan Park on Sauday. (Photo: Derry GAA)

Derry U20s relishing Leinster hurling test!

Ruairi Forbes will be a key player for Hugh McGrath's Under 20s in Newry this week. (Photo: George Sweeney)

Oak U20s start with tough Down test in Newry

The Gaelic4Girls session will run for 12 weeks at 7.00pm on Wednesdays in Templemore Sports Complex (Primary 7 & Year 8) and St. Brigid’s College (Primary 5 & 6), costing £12.

‘Gael-power’ focus for Steelstown’s with new Gaelic4Girls programme

Derry’s Conor McCluskey celebrates scoring the opening goal against Monaghan in Celtic Park. Photo: George Sweeney

Winning is a good habit admits Mickey Harte after Monaghan victory

Oakleaf coaches Eugene 'Budge' O'Kane, Aaron Rogan and Christy Doherty pictured with newly crowned Ulster Elite champions, Carleigh Irving and Jack Harkin.

Oakleaf duo crowned Ulster Elite champions in Belfast

The top three men pictured following the Ulster Cross Country Championships at St Columb's Park back in January 1984.

'Journal' rewind: Ulster Cross Country Championships 40 years on

Former Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCAL) Permanent Secretary Dr. Aideen McGinley.

Aideen McGinley advised ‘no hard & fast rules’ for Irish & Scots translation

Mary Mc Aleese at her inauguration as the 8th President of Ireland, 11/11/1997 (Part of the Independent Newspapers Ireland/NLI Collection). (Photo by Independent News and Media/Getty Images)

State Papers: President McAleese pledged to promote Ulster-Scots in Republic

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

Ulster GAA President Ciaran McLaughlin with representatives of the competing counties, including Derry's Conor Doherty, at the official launch of the Bank of Ireland Dr. McKenna Cup on Wednesday night.

Ulster GAA confirmed renewal of McKenna Cup sponsorship

Courtney pictured in the north west.

Courtney hones in on St Columba at Magee

A delighted Malachy O'Rourke after Sunday's thrilling Ulster Final victory in Armagh.

O'Rourke delighted as Glen prove provincial character once again!

Aileen McGuinness

Derry girl to graduate from Magee after potentially serious diagnosis

Watty Graham's, Glen celebrate after retaining their Ulster Senior Football title against Scotstown in the Box-It Athletic Grounds on Sunday

Brilliant Glen secure back to back Ulster titles

Enya Doherty and Niamh Friel lead the Steelstown celebrations in Carrickmore on Saturday.

Emma Doherty hails Steelstown Ulster win as 'unmatched'

Jubilant Steelstown Brian Ogs players celebrate after winning the Ulster Intermediate football Championship in Carrickmore on Saturday.

Cusack hails his Ulster champions as best squad he's had!

Robert Campbell

'Take a dander through the magical world of Narnia in Ulster-Scots'

Cargin players converge on Glen’s Cathal Mulholland. Photo: George Sweeney

Glen to meet Naomh Conail in Ulster semi-final as Cargin edged out

Benny Heron of Derry and James Duffy of Fermanagh

Benny Heron announces retirement from Derry panel

The weather charts are indicating the worst of the rain will arrive after the main Derry festivities.

Hallowe’en weather: Charts show parade and fireworks may miss worst of Ciarán