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Some of the cast members from the 2014 Malin Head ‘Fright Night’

Fresh new 'grass roots' drama group 'Headliners' forms in Malin Head Staff Reporter

Some of the items that will be auctioned this weekend.

Take a peek at some of the items on offer at Burt auction this weekend Laura Glenn

Fools for Love? documentary presented by Aoife Moore sheds light on dark side of online dating.

Documentary presented by Derry's Aoife Moore to air on RTE in October Laura Glenn

Dirty Dancing made a much anticipated return visit to Derry's Millennium Forum for a week-long run.

Review: 'Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage' at the Millennium Forum Laura Glenn

Úna pictured with Ann Cullen, Bronagh Cullen, Moya McDevitt and Joseph Cullen.

12 photographs of recent 80th birthday surprise celebration for Úna Ó Somacháin Staff Reporter

Burt Hall. Picture: Google Earth

Auction to take place in Burt Hall Laura Glenn

Emma White.

Derry TikTok star Emma White to release first single titled 'Beige Flag' Laura Glenn

Laurie Schneider and Louise Carey

A relaxing and energising evening doing Pilates in Derry Daire Ní Chanáin

The Mayor, Councillor Patricia Logue pictured with staff and contributors at the launch of the 'All About Us' comic book by Mencap NI at their Bishop Street offices recently. Included are, from left, seated, Chris, Odhran, Conor and Liam, standing, Maureen Clarke, Ryan, Ruth Brolly, Nigel McAllister, Service Manager, Danny McLaughlin, Revolve Comics, Hayley Devine, Christopher and Elaine Mullen.

Exciting new comic book created by Mencap trainees and Revolve Comics Staff Reporter

Keynote speakers will include Joan Crawford of Fáilte Ireland.

Networking event to be held for tourism businesses and social enterprises Staff Reporter

Alannah Robins at her new solo exhibition 'Comfort Ye My People.'

‘Comfort Ye My People’ exhibition opens at Artlink Laura Glenn

The Foyle Memory Walk will take place on Sunday, September 17.

Foyle volunteer fundraising group organise Memory Walk for Alzheimer's Society Staff Reporter

The Amazing Grace Viewing Point in Buncrana.

Inishowen Walking Festival returns with 17 route options Staff Reporter

SUMMER FESTIVAL LAUNCH. . . . .The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Patricia Logue pictured on Tuesday morning launching the Greater Shantallow Summer Festival which will take place on Saturday 9th September from 1.00pm – 4.00pm in the grounds of St Brigid's College. Included from left are Tina Doolin, Minty Thompson, Sharon Jones, Rory McParland and Conor McCourt Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, Peter McDonald, and Gerry McMonagle, Friends of St. Brigid’s. Absent from the photo is Eddie Breslin, Housing Executive. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Greater Shantallow Summer Festival takes place at St. Brigid’s this weekend Staff Reporter

The cleansing cost for Hallowe'en in 2022 was £7862.16.

Cleansing bill for Clipper, St. Patrick’s Day, Hallowe’en & ABOD parade revealed Kevin Mullan

Embrace the darkness of The Black Hall, with the spooky spectacular taking place from October 26 until October 31.

'The Black Hall' haunted experience to debut at Derry Hallowe’en Staff Reporter

John Mitchel and Jenny Verner's

John Mitchel and Jenny Verner love affair to feature in Scéalta Grá na hÉireann Kevin Mullan

Eric Roberts.

Donegal TikTok star Eric Roberts: 'My life has changed so dramatically' Staff Reporter

Rob Strong

‘Godfather of Irish Soul’ Rob Strong to play homecoming gig in Derry Kevin Mullan

Michael O’Reilly ) and Kira Malou have reprised their roles as Johnny and Baby on tour.

'Dirty Dancing The Classic Story' in Derry in September Laura Glenn

Group pictured at Little Acorns Bookstore for the 'Andrea Carter in Conversation with Neil Hegarty' Féile 23 event. Included are Sally Goggin, Breege, Mary and Annette McLaughlin, Jenni Doherty, Little Acorns, Kaye and Liam Skelly and Brid Gallagher.

15 photographs from Little Acorns literary events during Féile 2023 Kevin Mullan

Jenni Doherty in Little Acorns Bookstore

Jenni Doherty at Little Acorns joins campaign to champion Irish kids’ books Staff Reporter

The Omniplex on the Strand Road is offering reduced admission tickets on National Cinema Day, September 2.

Fancy seeing Oppenheimer and Barbie at the Strand Omniplex cinema for £3? Kevin Mullan

Circus scientists Aoife Raleigh (an engineer(Orange)) and Maria Corcoran (a chemist(Blue)) reveal the scientific secrets behind their astounding tricks.

‘StrongWomen Science’ circus show coming to Inishowen Staff Reporter

THUMBS UP FROM SHÁ!. . . .All good to go at Saturday's Foyle Pride Parade, before leaving Waterside Railway Station, Derry. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

20 photographs of the 30th Foyle Pride parade in Derry Staff Reporter

Cheryl-Ann

Cheryl-Ann announces new single ‘Little Things You Do’ Staff Reporter

Sandra Biddle and daughter Blathnaid Biddle with members of the Foyle School of Speech and Drama at a mayoral reception with former Mayor, Sandra Duffy.

Foyle School of Speech and Drama seeking new pupils Staff Reporter

Jamie-Lee O'Donnell.

Jamie-Lee O'Donnell on series two of 'Screw' Laura Glenn

Mayor Patricia Logue pictured with singer Ryan McMullan, backing artists Cheryl Ann and TeleZura , event officials and the Starrs family who won tickets to the event at the official launch of his forthcoming gig ‘Live in the Square’, Ebrington on 25th August. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2331GS – 67

Tickets selling fast for Ryan McMullan gig at Ebrington Kevin Mullan

A section of the attendance at the Féile 23 Cormac Begley event in An Cultúrlann on Thursday evening.

14 photographs of Cormac Begley and Cáit Ní Riain at Cultúrlann Uí Chaináin Staff Reporter

Some of the faces in the audience at the Feile 23 'Brian Rowan - 25 Pieces' conversation with Freya McClements at Pilot's Row on Thursday evening.

12 photographs of Brian Rowan '25 Pieces' talk as part of Féile 2023 Staff Reporter

Good Friday Agreement negotiators Mitchel McLaughlin and Mark Durkan in discussion at the Féile 23 event 'Was There A Derry Influence in the GFA?'. Centre is Alison Morris, Belfast Telegraph political columnist. (Photos: JIm McCafferty Photography)

7 photographs from Féile debate on Derry influence on the Good Friday Agreement Staff Reporter

Making Derry City Crackers are brothers Ciaran (8) and Kai (5) Doherty at the Bull Park event on Tuesday evening.

14 photographs of Féile’s Big Family Night Out in Bull Park Staff Reporter

Brigid Mulligan

‘Freebirds’ screening at Buncrana Cinema in association with Artlink Dunree Kevin Mullan

Having fun at the Wan Big Party in Creggan on Tuesday afternoon.

15 photographs of Wan Big Street Party in Central Drive Staff Reporter

A poster for 'Border Fairies' based on a photo of Richard O'Leary and his siblings from Cork on holidays in Derry in September 1969

‘Border Fairies’ at An Cultúrlann as part of Foyle Pride 2023 Staff Reporter

Some of the toddlers enjoying their own fun in the play pen during the Féile 'Big Family Night Out' at Inveroe, Creggan.

14 photographs of The Big Family Night Out at Inveroe Gardens Staff Reporter

Pensioners from the Bogside pictured outside the Pilot's Row Community Centre on Monday morning before boarding the coach to take them on the Annual Older People's Bus Run, as part of the Féile 23. The trip included a visit to Ards Monastery, a tour of the hills of Donegal before relaxing at the Silver Tassie Hotel, Letterkenny for dinner and music. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Féile 2023 bus run sets off for Ards monastery Staff Reporter

ROISIN BARTON TRIBUTE. . . .The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Patricia Logue pictured at Sunday's Féile 'Consider The Women of Ireland' event - a tribute to the late Roisin Barton at An Cultúrlann on Sunday evening. Included are Féile organisers and members of the Barton family. (Photos: JIm McCafferty Photography)

10 photographs of 'Consider The Women of Ireland' tribute to Roisin Barton Staff Reporter

A fantastic turnout for Saturday's Féile 23 'Big Bog BBQ' at PIlot's Row Centre. (Photos: JIm McCafferty Photography)

17 photographs from Féile 2023’s Big Bog Barbecue Staff Reporter

THAT'S MY GRANNY!. . . . The late Roisin Barton's daughter Aine pictured with Roisin's granddaughters Clodagh, Roisin and Seorlaith at the 'Camerawork Picture This' exhibition outside Pilot's Row Centre on Friday evening. The exhibition was the opening event of this year's Gasyard Féile 23. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Féile ’23 launch event – ‘Picture This – A Camerawork Retrospective’ Staff Reporter

Róise Ní Mhurchú

Culmore girl Róise Ní Mhurchú brings home double gold at the Fleadh Staff Reporter

There was a good turnout for the Gasyard Féile’s Big Bog BBQ last year. Photo: George Sweeney. DER2232GS – 074

As Féile 2023 kicks off here is a full run down of the community festival Kevin Mullan

David Hoyle will perform at Sandino's during Foyle Pride 2023

Avant-garde cabaret artist David Hoyle bringing new show to Foyle Pride 2023 Kevin Mullan