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The Prodigy and Carl Cox are to play Belfast next spring.

The Prodigy and Carl Cox announce Belfast show

Deirdre O'Kane. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Review: Deirdre O’Kane & David O’Doherty reveal Derry links at Cat Laughs gig

Lara McLaughlin, the hub’s Sustainability Textile Technician.

Refresh your wardrobe with a 'night of sustainable fashion' in Carndonagh

IYSC Youth Circus performance in Guildhall Square during the Carnival of Colours festival. Photo: George Sweeney

14 photos of Derry’s circus, arts and music festival Carnival of Colours

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Councillor Ruairí McHugh pictured at the launch of the LegenDerry Street Food Festival which takes place on July 18 and 19, with James Huey, LegenDerry Food Network, Ciaran Doherty, Tourism N. Ireland, and Erin Mc Feeley, Alchemy Technology Services.

Legenderry Food Festival to attract worldwide visitors as it returns next month

InterAct.

Derry's Millennium Forum launches exciting InterAct Youth Arts Festival

Last year's winners Callum Devine & Noel O'Sullivan power through Glenn Village (KG Rally Pics).

Donegal Rally: Friday's road closures, weather and increased checkpoints

The team behind the Grove Theatre Group's production of Annie, Roderick Canning, Lana Campbell, Stephen Carlin and Martin Mullan pictured on the opening night at the Millennium Forum, which drew a full house. The show runs daily until Sunday, with tickets on sale via the Millennium Forum. Photo: George Sweeney

IN PICS: Opening night of The Grove Theatre's musical 'Annie'

Echo Echo in Derry city centre.

Derry MLAs urge Executive to provide stable funding for groups like Echo Echo

Carnival of Colours by In Your Space Circus.

Where to park and accessibility options during Carnival Of Colours

Soccer game underway at the Broadbridge Primary School Summer Scheme. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 032

14 brilliant summer schemes for boys and girls

Jasmina Cibic at the Void

Jasmina Cibic invites Derry spectators to imagine a just future

Some of the young people having fun at last year’s Summer Club which included a list of fun events, activities and excursions.

Registration now open for North West Migrants Forum’s Summer Club

Serena Terry will be bringing new show Therapy on tour next year.

Serena Terry to embark on huge tour with new show Therapy

In Your Space Circus, along with Mayor Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Ruairí McHugh, announces its annual festival, Carnival of Colours, which is taking place next weekend.

Derry’s favourite circus, arts and music festival 'Carnival of Colours' is back!

Returning again this year is the hugely popular £1 Summer Offer

Fun for just £1 this Summer at Derry and Strabane Leisure Centres
£1 leisure activities for children are returning this summer across Derry and Strabane during July and August.
Jack Tibbetts

Pictured left to right are; First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Drum Major Jamie-Lee Wilson - Bready Ulster Scots Pipe Band and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.

10,000 expected to attend All Ireland Pipe Band Championships in Derry in July

Ruairí Conaghan

Ruairí Conaghan bringing his one-man play ‘Lies Where It Falls’ to Derry

Paul Weller pictured at the graveside of Eamon Friel during his visit to the city on Wednesday afternoon. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

‘A dream come true’ says proud son as Paul Weller pays respects to Eamon Friel

Left, The celebration will take place at St Augustine's, and right, a stained glass depiction of the saint at St Columba's, Long Tower. (Photos: George Sweeney)

Catholic and Protestant clergy to lead first St Columba celebration

Representatives from Desmond Motors and AWARE NI at the launch.

Desmond Motors and Ford to event in aid of AWARE NI

Foyle Film Festival unveils the 2025 edition of Reel Lives, a month-long film season celebrating unique cinematic voices, fresh perspectives and unforgettable stories.

Foyle Film Festival’s Reel Lives returns with diverse film season this June

Last hosted during the successful 2013 UK City of Culture celebrations, the event is expected to draw thousands of visitors to the city, providing a major boost for local businesses and tourism.

All Ireland Pipe Band Championships returns to Derry

Nature lovers are invited to find out more about the rich and fascinating ecosystem of Inch Wildfowl Reserve in County Donegal at a special event taking place on Saturday June 7.

Walk on the wild side of Inch Island this June

L-R: Michaela Doherty, Senior Social Worker, Dr Liam Foy and Cathy Morren, Social Work Assistant.

Quayside social work team to host Planning Ahead

Vertiv, the largest apprenticeship employer in the Donegal and Derry regions, also recently celebrated the success of its apprenticeship programme.

Vertiv recruitment event in Shantallow

Justin Fletcher.

CBeebies megastar Justin Fletcher is coming to Derry's Millennium Forum
CBeebies megastar Justin Fletcher is coming to Derry.
Laura Glenn

Spraoi agus Spórt is excited to announce a FREE Giant Sunflower Planting and Giveaway on Saturday, May 31.

Free giant sunflower planting and giveaway this Saturday from Spraoi agus Spórt

Evelyn Donnelly, Chairperson, Foyle Cycling Club and Daniel McCallion, Treasurer, Foyle Cycling Club who have officially launched the Cycle the Foyle event which is taking place on Saturday, June 28 in aid of Foyle Hospice.

Cycle the Foyle for Foyle Hospice

Shakespeare at the Fort.

'One-of-a-kind' open-air Shakespeare performance at Fort Dunree announced

Ella Henderson is coming to Derry.

Ella Henderson announced for 'Beyond the City' in Ebrington Square

Pictured left to right are; First Minister Michelle O’Neill, Drum Major Jamie-Lee Wilson - Bready Ulster Scots Pipe Band and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly.

Ministers hear about 78th All Ireland Pipe Band and Drum Major Championships

‘Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners’ is coming to Derry’s Millennium Forum on May 31.

‘Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners’ coming to Forum

THE BIG FIX at Rath Mor.

The BIG FIX aims to give old household items a new lease of life

Portrush.

All aboard the Seaside Chat-Tea Train

The annual Colm Quigley Jog in the Bog is set to return during this year’s Féile, with the date now confirmed as Thursday 7th August 2025.

‘On your marks, get set’ – date confirmed for Colm Quigley ‘Jog in the Bog’

Eamonn Lynch says he’s ‘excited and scared in equal measure’ ahead of his popular play ‘The Derry Yank’ taking to the acclaimed Millennium Forum stage.

Eamonn Lynch ‘excited’ to take 'The Derry Yank' to the Millennium Forum

McGrory's in Culdaff.

Iconic Donegal pub, hotel and music venue McGrory’s officially reopened

Group pictured at the 'Pride in Sport' Programme launch at Brooke Park Activity Centre on. Tuesday afternoon. From left, Meabh O'Neill, chair, Foyle Pride, Julie White, Old Library Trust, James Curry, guest speaker, Sabrina Lynch, Old Library Trust and Ciara McElhinney, Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum.

13 photos of the launch of 'Pride in Sport' programme

Sinéad McLaughlin

100% cut to Echo Echo funding a ‘profound blow to the cultural soul of Derry’

‘The Unreal Housewives of Derry’ to hit the stage at Studio 2 next month

61 brilliant photos of Derry’s 2025 Darkness Into Light charity walk for HURT

James McCourt U12 Fiddle winner at Fleadh Mhór Dhoíre. Photo: George Sweeney

27 brilliant photographs from the County Derry Fleadh

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Trust and Forum to host health and wellbeing event

Revellers enjoy the sunshine and the music in Guildhall Square during the Jazz Festival. Photo: George Sweeney

Here are 15 fun things to do during May

Taiko Team.

Playtrail to transform into 'Little Tokyo' during Foyle Obon Festival

Among the artefacts are a gun carriage wheel and bronze siege gun, canon and other weaponry, textiles and items recovered from the wreck site discovered at Kinnagoe Bay.

Restoration works on Derry’s Armada Shipwreck ahead of move to DNA Museum

Happychildren play with colorful plastic toy blocks. Picture: famveldman - stock.adobe.com.

Lullaby celebration day for little ones this weekend in Buncrana

CCÉ Baile na gCailleach, launching the County Derry Fleadh at Studio 2 in the city.

County Derry Fleadh returns to Derry city

Anna Curran.

Derry's Anna Curran 'excited' ahead of her new Sunday morning radio show

DJ Sama’ Abdulhadi

Sama’ Abdulhadi acknowledges heart-warming Derry support after Celtronic set

Children pictured at an Echo Echo Dance Theatre Company Summer Scheme.

Echo Echo Dance brands 100% cut in Arts Council funding as ‘existential threat’

Colum Arbuckle

Colum Arbuckle kicks off Jazz Festival with ‘Radio, Romance & Rock ‘n’ Roll’

Meenan Square

City of Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival comes to Meenan Square in the Bogside

Mary Scally is looking forward to presiding over her first meeting as Chair of the Board of Directors at the Void Art Centre next month.

Mary Scally excited to meld love of arts and nature in role as new Void Chair

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