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Local woman Amanda Walker won the 2025 Amelia Earhart Prize for female artists of Ireland sponsored by Greater Shantallow Community Arts in partnership with City of Derry Airport. The themes for the prize of were female achievement, aspiration, aviation, and flight. Amanda received her prize from Mayor Ruairí McHugh and City of Derry Airport CEO Fraser.
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Amanda Walker, fourth from left, won the 2025 Amelia Earhart Prize for female artists of Ireland sponsored by Greater Shantallow Community Arts in partnership with City of Derry Airport. Included, in the photo, from left, are Dr Denise Ferran (judge), Joe Campbell (judge) Studio 2 Project Co-ordinator Gareth McAlinden, Mayor Ruairí McHugh, Tommy Long (judge), City of Derry Airport CEO Fraser and Studio 2 Director of Arts Ollie Green. (Photos – nwpresspics)
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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 For more information scan the QR code below.