Christmas

Organisers of Cathedral Quarter Christmas Market rally the public to support a 14-day winter celebration aimed at resuscitating one of the city's most iconic trading streets.

Cathedral Quarter Christmas Market to re-energise Derry's Pump Street

Council to consider autism friendly Christmas tree light switch-on

Pump Street Christmas market to be explored

Rebecca Storm starring in 'Blood Brothers' at Millenium Forum.

WATCH: Rebecca Storm starring in 'Blood Brothers' at Millenium Forum (Previous ...

Generosity of County Derry shoppers brings festive magic to hundreds of families

IN PICTURES: "Dip for Dylan" in aid of HURT and PIPS

IN PICTURES: Doire Trasna New Year’s Day Swim at Fahan Beach

IN PICTURES: Annual Christmas Day Swim in support of Foyle Hospice

IN PICTURES: Annual Christmas Day Swim for Children's Eye Cancer

IN PICTURES: Christmas Day swim at Ludden Beach

IN PICTURES: Annual GOAL walk/run held in Derry on St. Stephen's Day

IN PICTURES: Great food and craic at annual Galliagh Senior Citizens Christmas P...

Big Brother star Jenny Baird pictured at Free Derry Corner. PHOTO: Tom Heaney, nwpresspics.

Big Brother’s Jenny Baird is looking forward to 2026

Group at the Awareness Walk to End Violence Against Women & Girls! PHOTO: Tom Heaney, nwpresspics. See Thursday's Derry News and Derry Now for full coverage.

December 2025: Looking back on the Derry defining stories of the year

IN PICTURES: Festive cheer as St Canice's GAA host popular Santa breakfast

Jolene and Hugh McCloy, Freda (6), Hugh (7) from Draperstown.

Derry families join magical Lapland trip to meet Santa Claus

IN PICTURES: Derry families create cherished memories on annual Lapland flight
More than 80 Northern Ireland children facing life-threatening and life-limiting conditions enjoy a trip of a lifetime to Lapland
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The Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Rt Rev Andrew Forster, has issued his annual Christmas message.

‘The love and peace of Christ are the greatest gifts we can receive this Christm...

SANTA TRACKER: See exactly where Santa is right now as he makes his way to Ireland

SANTA TRACKER: Where is Santa right now as he makes his way to Ireland?

Tesco NI shoppers "overwhelm" charities with festive food donations

Paul Beattie (centre) with Jonny Lennox (right) and Pete Jamison

Fix singer ‘overwhelmed’ by response to Boxing Night tribute concert

Derry’s Bentley Group sets new standard for designated driver safety

St. Joseph's students handing out some sweets to the residents at Beechwood Court on Friday.

‘Letters of Festive Cheer’ To Beechwood’s senior residents from St. Joseph’s Boy...

IN PICTURES: Derry students deliver Christmas cheer and comfort to Beechwood res...

IN PICTURES: Foyle School of Speech and Drama annual Christmas show in the Mille...

IN PICTURES: Jive talkin’ and Christmas vibes as Sean Coyle takes over The Rocki...

IN PICTURES: Derry rally in support of the prisoners for Palestine hunger strike...

IN PICTURES: Steelstown Primary School spreads Christmas cheer with Nativity per...
The performances captured the true spirit of Christmas
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IN PICTURES: Festive fun and friendship at the "Stitch in Time" Christmas Tea Da...

IN PICTURES: Brandywell and Bogside Health Forum 'Christmas Together' celebratio...

Féile Derry launches new festive project tackling social issues

Group pictured at the Rhythm and Rhyme Group's Christmas celebration held in Strathfoyle Library. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Local toddlers enjoy festive celebration in Strathfoyle Library

City of Derry Airport team with St Vincent de Paul

Santa and City of Derry Airport deliver festive gifts to local charities

IN PICTURES: Debutots West NI brings smiles and laughter to Altnagelvin's Childr...

Sweet surprise for Children’s Ward at Derry's Altnagelvin Hospital

Area Commander, Chief Superintendent Gillian Kearney.

Derry PSNI chief reviews a year of challenges and community support

IN PICTURES: The real magic of Christmas brought to life at Studio2

Derry student Alicia Nash brings a 'sprinkle of Christmas cheer' to Altnagelvin ...

Bligh’s Lane Nursery School pupils proudly display their Eco-Schools Green Flag.

Derry and Strabane schools lead the way for a ‘Green Christmas’

All the best movies to watch on RTE over Christmas including recent blockbusters

All the best movies to watch on RTE over Christmas including recent blockbusters

Conor McGinty gearing up for ‘Echoes of Ireland’ in Millennium

Conor McGinty gearing up for ‘Echoes of Ireland’ in Millennium

Léitheoir: 'The Traveller’s Tale' by Ray Bassett reviewed.

Léitheoir: 'The Traveller’s Tale' by Ray Bassett reviewed

PICTURES: The house from Home Alone is for sale but is very different inside now

PICTURES: What the Home Alone house looks like now after sale - it’s very differ...

New charity which aims to help families affected by suicide with practical and financial support will benefit from annual Christmas dip at Lisfannon.

Lisfannon Christmas dip: New charity one of three supported by fundraiser

Derry Trolley Dash winner Paddy Ryan took home over £400 worth of Lidl’s award-winning Deluxe festive food and treats to enjoy over the Christmas season.

Derry shoppers raise over £8,500 for Age NI in festive 'Trolley Dash'

Group pictured at the St. Columb's College Annual Christmas Carol Service at St. Patrick's Church, Pennyburn on Tuesday afternoon.

‘Pause To Remember What Truly Matters’– Fr. Stephen Ward

IN PICTURES: St. Columb’s College Annual Christmas Carol Service

Foyle MLA urges public to take fire safety seriously this Christmas

IN PICTURES: Creggan community unites to honour late principal Charlie O'Donnell

IN PICTURES: Steelstown P1 superstars light up the stage in festive play

Sleigh Ready! Santa shares his excitement for Christmas morning visit to Derry

Big Brother finalist Jenny Baird from Derry switched in the Christmas Lights in her home town with the help of Santa and Mayor, Councillor Ruairi McHugh. (Picture: Martin McKeown)

Mayor Ruairí McHugh reflects on 2025 progress andlooks forward to the New Year

Childline Team Manager Clare Conroy and Childline Practitioner Eva Czabanik in the Foyle base

Childline Foyle staff sacrifice family holidays to support vulnerable youth

IN PICTURES: Western Trust Radiology Team spreads festive cheer with special don...

Recycle Right: A Christmas message from Mayor Ruairí McHugh

WATCH: Four Derry schools, one big choir, and a whole lot of Christmas magic!

IN PICTURES: Derry schools unite for magical Christmas performance