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Work begins on City Cemetery extension in Derry

Residents in the Kildrum Gardens and surrounding areas of Creggan in Derry are advised that preparatory work has now begun to facilitate the extension of the City Cemetery. The works are being carried out by E Quinn Civils Ltd, and are expected to ...

09 Mar 2022 at 16:19

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Inaccessibility damaging tourist potential of Derry City Cemetery

The Creggan entrance to Derry City Cemetery has been compared to the entrance of HMP Maghaberry in County Antrim. The highly unflattering comparison was made by Creggan man, Seamus Brelsin, who established the Friends of Derry City Cemeteries - ...

14 Nov 2022 at 17:38

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'Captain Kokeritz: An American Hero' launched in Derry

On a recent trip to Derry City Cemetery, your roving reporter bumped into local genealogist and author, David Jenkins. David, who launched his fascinating book ‘Captain Kokeritz: An American Hero’ in the Tower Museum on Friday, was being ...

14 Nov 2022 at 16:36

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Podcast - Witches, dark tourism and a Hallowe'en carnival parade

In case you missed it first time around - October 2022: Welcome to the Derry Now / Derry News podcast 'What's the Bars' which is now available on all of your favourite podcast channels. Hear all about Derry's Hallowe'en carnival parade ...

02 Jan 2023 at 10:30

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Growing interest in stories of notable women buried in Derry City Cemetery

Marking International Women’s Day, local historian Seamus Breslin has curated a bespoke tour of the graves of famous Derry women in the City Cemetery. Speaking to Derry News, the irrepressible Seamus, a member of the ‘Friends of Derry ...

07 Mar 2024 at 13:32

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City Cemetery: A Bilingual Journey Through a Rich History

In the stillness of Derry's City Cemetery, the whispers of history urge visitors to take a journey through time and memory. Helping them understand the meaning and story behind many of the graves here are experienced guides, Seamus ...

29 Feb 2024 at 13:36

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Reilig na Cathrach: Turas Dátheangach Trí Stair Shaibhir

I gciúnas na Reilig Chathair Dhoire, spreagann cogarnaí na staire cuairteoirí chun turas a dhéanamh trí am agus trí chuimhne. Ag cabhrú leo tuiscint a déanamh ar an ciail agus an scéal atá taobh thiar de go leor de na huaigheanna ...

29 Feb 2024 at 13:35

Derry News

Series of thefts at Derry City Cemetery condemned

A series of thefts at Derry City Cemetery have occured in recent weeks. It is understood that vandals knocked over items and have stolen flower arrangements from several graves. Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan said families have ...

04 Dec 2023 at 14:50

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Derry grandmother's anger at theft of items from child's grave

A Derry grandmother says she is 'disgusted' after items went missing from her three year old grandson's grave amid a series of thefts at City Cemetery. Kathleen McGuinness said her family had laid items on her Grandson ...

07 Dec 2023 at 11:00

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Tragic Christmas event in Derry's past remembered

Christmas is traditionally portrayed as the “most wonderful time of the year” however, Derry historian Seamus Breslin has uncovered a tragic Christmas event in the city’s past. Speaking to Derry Now, Seamus recounted ...

23 Dec 2023 at 10:45

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Podcast - Witches, dark tourism and a Hallowe'en carnival parade

Welcome to the Derry Now / Derry News podcast 'What's the Bars' which is now available on all of your favourite podcast channels. Hear all about Derry's Hallowe'en carnival parade from Jim Collins, the project ...

27 Oct 2022 at 13:00

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Council issues advice ahead of Derry 'Blessing of the Graves'

The annual Blessing of the Graves service will take place later this month, Sunday, 25th June, at the earlier time of 3.00pm in the City Cemetery, and advice has been issued today to anyone planning to attend....

13 Jun 2023 at 12:18

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