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Derry Omniplex to show special screening of Oscar winning film An Irish Goodbye

The Oscar winning film An Irish Goodbye will get a special screening later this month at Derry's Strand Omniplex to mark World Down Syndrome Day. The Northern Ireland Screen funded short film, An Irish Goodbye, written and directed by Ross White and ...

13 Mar 2023 at 10:08

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IN PICTURES: Foyle Down Syndrome Trust and Bunscoil Cholmcille celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Young people from Foyle Down Syndrome Trust pictured with pupils from Bunscoil Cholmcille, Steelstown, celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Shantallow Community Centre on Monday. The day is being marked this week with a ...

05 Dec 2023 at 14:15

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Derry News always first with the news

Maidin mhaith. Here is the front page of today's Derry News. Up to five major Ebrington events next year. Hundreds attend rally in support of Palestine. Tributes paid to popular Derry man Eddie Kerr. Volley of shots fired over founding member ...

23 Oct 2023 at 10:07

Northern Ireland

Timmy Mallett visits Stormont during Northern Ireland cycle trip

TV host Timmy Mallett has visited Stormont as part of a cycle trip across Northern Ireland. The colourful personality, known for his children’s television series in the 80s and 90s and cover of Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini, ...

25 Mar 2024 at 18:29

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No limits on Jill

In case you missed it first time around - July 2022: Jill McCallion was taking all of her well-deserved accolades in her modest stride. Crowned the Queen of Bayswater by her neighbour and a legend by her sisters and brother, the Derry ...

28 Dec 2022 at 10:30

Local News

Another Successful Foyle Down Syndrome Trust Annual “Peace Games”

Foyle Down Syndrome Trust’s second annual “Peace Games” kicked off recently to great success with over 150 adults from the local learning disability community, as Destined FC were crowned champions for the second successive year. ...

29 Sept 2023 at 13:05

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Young model Lorcan the star of Causeway Coast and Glens Council's inclusive campaign

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s Destination Team has highlighted a recent campaign featuring a young model in the making, Lorcan McGonigle. The Destination Team showcased different options for everyone within the ...

27 Aug 2024 at 15:56

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Dementia diagnosis can take longer for people with learning disabilities

People living with a learning disability are more likely to get dementia at a younger age, but getting a diagnosis of dementia can take longer, according to the Alzheimer’s Society. Around one in five people with learning ...

21 Mar 2024 at 18:00

Local News

Funding allows local Down's Syndrome Group to purchase vital educational packs

South Derry Down’s Syndrome Group has purchased educational packs for members thanks to £1,000 funding from Power NI’s Brighter Communities. The packs will provide extra speech therapy support to children and young ...

06 May 2022 at 13:00

Pictures & Videos

Gallery: Night at The Cove in aid of South Derry Downs Syndrome Support Group

06 Dec 2019 at 09:22

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Foyle Down Syndrome Trust host walk in memory of Ruby Lynch

A wet Ebrington Square didn’t dampen spirits for the Annual Ruby’s Walk on Saturday morning last. The Mayor Sandra Duffy pictured with Christoper Cooper and the group from the Foyle Down Syndrome Trust before ...

21 Mar 2023 at 11:57

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Derry girl Ruby Lynch remembered with annual walk

A sponsored walk in memory of Derry girl Ruby Lynch was held on Saturday morning last. The seven-year-old, who had Down's syndrome, died three-and-a-half years ago leaving her family and friends heartbroken. ...

21 Mar 2023 at 18:11

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