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Derry to honour service of the Factory Girls

“No matter what factory girl you talk to, they'll say that the typical working day was great craic,” says former shirt factory worker Clare Moore. Clare was one of many women who was part of Derry's legendary shirt-making workforce that for decade ...

22 Apr 2022 at 14:23

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IN PICTURES: VIP Reception for Derry's 'Factory Girls and Rock n' Roll'

Eva Watson, Clare Moore, John Smyth, Mary White and Alice Watson pictured at a VIP Reception for 'Factory Girls and Rock n' Roll' held in the Millennium Forum. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics) Factory Girls, Clare Moore and Mary White ...

08 Apr 2024 at 12:27

Arts & Entertainment

A Derry play with a difference – 'Factory Girls and Rock 'n Roll'

The history of the shirt factories in Derry and the vital importance economically to this city has been well documented over the years. But what about the impact on the lives of the young girls sent to work in these factories. Some at the ...

23 Jan 2023 at 16:17

Derry News

Derry’s ‘Factory Girls’ to be commemorated with mural in heart of city

Artist, Chris Wilson, is set to undertake the production of a new artwork commission for Harbour Square, in the heart of the city, dedicated to Derry's 'Factory Girls.' The Communities Minister and Mayor of Derry City and Strabane ...

30 Jun 2022 at 13:13

Derry News

Sisters pen loving lockdown tribute to Derry granny

Three young sisters from Stockport have written a song in ‘loving tribute’ to their Derry granny who was a proud shirt factory worker in the city. A song and video was created by sisters Sadie (10), Penny (7) and Darcy (4) during ...

18 Aug 2020 at 15:41

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IN PICTURES: Derry Factory Girls and Factory Workers Reunion Dance

Liam and Phyllis Gallagher, Sheila McGlinchey, Rosemary and Michael Doherty Doreen White, Christine Johnson, Ann McIntyre, Lucy Stevenson and Ann McPhilips Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr pictured with James and Patricia Logue, Michael ...

16 Dec 2024 at 14:31

Local News

Derry Shirt Factory legacy to live on in new archive collection

The team at Derry’s Tower Museum are excited to begin work on a new project archiving a significant collection of artefacts and documents capturing life within the city’s famous shirt factory industry. The collection includes ...

25 Feb 2025 at 17:00

Derry City and Strabane District Council

Derry’s factory girls sculptures set in place ahead of unveiling early next year

Derry City and Strabane District Council welcomed the arrival of the factory girls sculpture when it set in place this week as part of the ongoing works taking place as part of the Harbour Square Public Realm Project. The ...

10 Dec 2024 at 14:47

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Factory Girls unwrap special sculpture at Derry's Harbour Square

Representatives of Derry’s Factory Girls had the honour today of unwrapping the new sculpture for the first time which will be the centrepiece of the public realm works currently underway at Harbour Square in the city. ...

14 Mar 2025 at 12:06

Pictures & Videos

Down Memory Lane: Derry Shirt Factory Reunion in the City Hotel (2013)

Lily Rankin, Bernie Finucane and Pat Dazell. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) 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 ...

08 Jun 2025 at 09:00

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IN PICTURES: Derry Factory Girls dance held in the Guildhall

Mary White, with from left, Kathleen Doherty, Kathleen Breslin, Ann Lynch and from right, Bridie McCafferty and Fidelis McLaughlin at the Factory Girls dance held in the Guildhall. (Photos - Tom Heaney, ...

13 May 2024 at 14:01

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Nostalgia hits the dance floor at Derry Factory Girls' reunion dance

Willie Deery, event organiser with Clare Moore, Vincent Doherty and John Smyth at the Factory Girls' Reunion Dance held in the Guildhall. (Photos - nwpresspics) We want your photos to feature on the ...

05 Dec 2025 at 16:10

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