Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh addressing Primary School pupils in the Guildhall where they discovered a range of interesting facts about the Mayor’s role as First Citizen of the City and District, as part of Local Democracy Week. (Photos: Martin McKeown) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

placeholder image — Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh addressing Primary School pupils in the Guildhall where they discovered a range of interesting facts about the Mayor’s role as First Citizen of the City and District, as part of Local Democracy Week. (Photos: Martin McKeown) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

IN PICTURES: Young voices take centre stage for Local Democracy Week 2025 in Derry and Strabane

Published 13th Oct 2025, 17:51 BST

Over 200 primary school students from 13 schools across the city and district attended a special event in Derry's Guildhall

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Pupils from St. Patrick's Primary School with the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh in the Guildhall where they discovered a range of interesting facts about the Mayor’s role as First Citizen of the City and District, as part of Local Democracy Week. (Photos: Martin McKeown)

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Pupils from St. Patrick's Primary School with the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh in the Guildhall where they discovered a range of interesting facts about the Mayor’s role as First Citizen of the City and District, as part of Local Democracy Week. (Photos: Martin McKeown)

Pupils from The Model Primary School with the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh.

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Pupils from The Model Primary School with the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh.

Pupils from Holy Child Primary School with the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh.

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Pupils from Holy Child Primary School with the Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh.

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