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Garvaghy Road Residents' Coalition spokesman, Breandán Mac Cionnaith with the family of Dermot McShane family at the Derry IPSC Gaza march on Saturday.

'There was no need for it all' - Breandán Mac Cionnaith

Playwrights Eamonn Lynch and Bernadette MacFarland collaborating on a play about the Long Kesh Bus.

Derry playwrights seek Long Kesh bus memories

Artist Mary Kelly who painted the iconic Stations of the Cross in St Brigid's Church, Carnhill in Derry.

Mary Kelly: Derry art teacher remembered

Billy McGreanery whose 55th anniversary is on September 15, 2026.

Families with loved ones killed by British Army mark anniversaries

Eamonn Deane: Derry community worker and founder of Holywell Trust.

Eamonn Deane: one of Derry’s longest serving community workers dies

Sarah Doherty women’s rights campaigner remembered by Derry and Inishowen family: Sarah Doherty women’s rights campaigner remembered by Derry and Inishowen family: From left: back: Bernie McLaughlin, Marie McLaughlin, Donal McLaughlin, Noleen Conboy, Jean Martin, front: Margaret Gallagher, Fiona Gallagher and Myra McColgan.

Sarah Doherty: campaigner remembered by Derry & Inishowen family

Derry's Micky Donnelly One of the 14 'Hooded Men' tortured during Internment.

'Hooded Men' still fighting for justice for Internment torture

Derry's Micky Donnelly One of the 14 'Hooded Men' tortured during Internment.

'Hooded Men' still fighting for justice for Internment torture

Ditch the rigid nighttime rules and learn why prioritizing comfort over forced slumber is the fastest way back to sleep

Sleep Column:- 3am wake-up call: Why it happens and what to do next

Claire Doherty - Principal Long Tower Primary and Nursery School

Claire has 'fastest year of her life' as new Long Tower principal

The power of daytime activity: Small daily habits lead to better sleep

Unprecedented sporting success for St Patrick's and St Brigid's Claudy

Clare is supporting NICHS’s current blood pressure awareness campaign.

Derry mother beats the odds after ‘silent killer’ high blood pressure causes sev...

Amy Doherty with her sons Mason and Noah

Meet one of Derry's gems - Amy Doherty, a business woman and mum to two autistic...

Ed Reynolds Translink Artist in Residence pictured with students from Belfast School of Art and Translink staff.

Translink Artist in Residence captures the heart of Derry through a creative len...

‘It’s not just about performance, it’s about how carry yourself’

NSPCC NI urges public to back campaign to help end physical punishment of childr...
NSPCC appeals to people across Derry and the North West to sign the petition
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‘The feis was like a light that turned on for a week each year’ – Mairead Coyle

The ‘wee nuns’, Handel’s ‘Messiah’, rock ‘n’ roll and the Derry Feis

Clinical Nurse Specialist Kate Batchelor discusses the challenges of debilitating pain and the importance of advocating for women's care.

Derry’s Kate Batchelor takes on key role in endometriosis advocacy

Registered Nutritionist and Health Coach Jade Bradley

Derry nutritionist launches immersive Spring Equinox retreat to combat female bu...

Ciaran Kelly will return to his native city on March 31 to adjudicate the Choral Section of Feis Dhoire Cholmcille.

Musical journey turns ‘full circle’ for Derry Feis choir adjudicator

Erin with her family.

Derry student Erin Houston back on track after life-changing heart diagnosis

Free Derry Wall: ‘I reject idea of somebody stepping in and saying, ‘We will dictate what goes on this wall’.

Free Derry Wall: ‘I reject idea of somebody stepping in and saying, ‘We will dic...

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

Big Brother’s Jenny Baird is looking forward to 2026

St Eithne's Primary School.

St Eithne’s Primary School ‘fosters every child’s abilities’

VOX POP: Coláiste Bhríde pupils on their favourite thing about the school

VOX POP: Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir pupils on their favourite thing about the school
The students of Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir tell The Derry News what their favourite thing is about the school and what they would say to encourage a friend to come to the school
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Craobh Sheáin Uí Dubhláin, Conradh na Gaeilge. (L-R) Tomás Ó Mealláin, Seán Ó Canáin, Seán Ó Cianáin, Seán Ó Siadhail, Joe Doherty, Seán Ó Gallchóir & Jim Ramsey.

Ag breathnú siar chun céim a ghlacadh chun tosaigh – Looking back to take a step...

Bígí mar chuid den Athbheochan – Join the resurgence at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin

Glór na nGael article explores the advantages and benefits of bilingualism

Hollybush Primary and Nursery School acting principal Feargal Friel

"To see the good in, and get the best out of": Hollybush PS’s guiding mission fo...

VOX POP: Hollybush Primary School pupils on their favourite thing about the scho...

VOX POP: St Eithne's Primary School pupils on their favourite thing about the sc...

VOX POP: Steelstown Primary School pupils on their favourite thing about the sch...

VOX POP: Bunscoil Cholmcille pupils on their favourite thing about the school

VOX POP: Gaelcholaiste Dhoire pupils on their favourite thing about the school

Artist Shauna McAteer from Drumsurn

Meet the Artist: Shauna McAteer from Drumsurn

White O'Morn painting by Kieran Bell (insert)

Meet the Artist: Kieran Bell from Magherafelt

Lisa pictured with her parents Geraldine and Peter

Woman who lost daughter to cancer sets up charity to fulfil lasting memories

Cancer Friends of Causeway (Joanne pictured in white in the middle)

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH: County Derry woman’s cancer journey inspired her ...

Glenn and Kelley from Wild.Life

Wild.Life creator is a force of nature in the overwhelming world we live in

Young designer Bethan McClenaghan from Limavady

Meet the Designer: Bethan McClenaghan from Limavady

Tylor taking a Automotive class

Automotive Blondie Tylor introducing car classes to Claudy

Claudy fashion designer Aoife Harvey

Meet the designer: Aoife Harvey from Claudy

Fundraiser set up for Derry girl battling aggressive bone cancer

Julie Dunn with staff from Ilex car sales

Dungiven company raising funds for Northern Ireland Cancer Care inspired by brav...

Michael Boyle with John Hogan premier of Newfoundland

Now & Then: Michael Boyle from Lavey

Influencer Ruth Cooper @shelovesherstyle

Meet the Co. Derry influencer who wants to inspire women to be their own kind of...

Limavady's Amanda McMichael at the Girls Group chat launch party

Meet the Influencer: Limavady's Amanda McMichael talks fashion, business and Tik...

Bella-Rose Moran with her mummy Emma Moran

Charity day organised in memory of Draperstown girl who lost her life to rare ge...

Influencer & Fundraiser Alannah Kerrigan

Brave influencer speaks about overcoming domestic abuse and the power of local c...

Drumsurn native, stylist & influencer Rosalyn Byrne

County Derry influencer and stylist shares her fashion tips and tricks

St Columb's College, Hogan Cup winnng team

Tony O’Doherty recalls the sensational St Columb’s College Hogan Cup victory 60 ...

Riona Kearns at the NI Social Media Awards

Derry influencer was vlogging before it was even a thing

Derry influencer Elaine used Tik Tik to launch her very own successful business

How one Derry woman used Tik Tok to launch her very own successful business

Draperstown broadcaster Orla Chennaoui talks sobriety, wellness, fashion and her passion for sport

Draperstown broadcaster Orla Chennaoui talks sobriety, wellness, fashion and her...