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Talented County Derry girl's artwork to go on exhibition in Belfast

A talented County Derry schoolgirl's artwork is set to feature in a special exhibition in Belfast’s Royal Ulster Academy of Arts. Niamh Morgan's work entitled ‘The Skies The Limit’ will feature among 126 winning paintings from this year’s 68th ...

01 Jun 2022 at 21:00

Local News

County Derry primary school 'did not meet criteria' for 20mph limit

A local representative has hit out at the Department for Infrastructure after a County Derry primary school was again denied a 20mph speed limit on the adjacent road. St Columba's PS, Ballerin, did not meet the score required to benefit from ...

03 Feb 2022 at 13:00

Local News

Special Mass to celebrate the 1,500 anniversary of the birth of St Columba

A special Mass is to be celebrated this week by the Bishop of Derry to mark the 1,500 anniversary of the birth of St Columba, the patron saint of the city. The service, led by Dr Donal McKeown, will take place at 2.00pm in the school named ...

07 Jun 2021 at 11:22

Northern Ireland

Nesbitt pleads for information on disappeared teenager after sixth failed search

Actor James Nesbitt has led a renewed appeal for information into a teenager abducted during the Troubles. Nesbitt said it was “haunting” and “heartbreaking” for the family to be without closure almost 50 years on from the disappearance. ...

17 Nov 2023 at 09:35

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Derry schools put on notable showpiece of ‘Life of St. Columba’ at Playhouse

Children from two local primary schools came together to perform a pageant on the ‘Life of Saint Columba’ at the Playhouse Derry last week and they all gave a truly memorable performance. The event was the culmination of two months of ...

27 Jun 2024 at 17:30

Local News

Series of special events being held over the coming week to mark the Feast Day of Derry's patron saint

Organisations across the North West are gearing up for the Feast Day of St Colmcille on 9th June – a date that is all the more special given this historic year as the 1500th anniversary of the Saint’s birth. While the ongoing COVID ...

01 Jun 2021 at 12:42

Local News

WATCH: Video of stunning piece of music created in honour of Derry's patron saint Columba

An original piece of music entitled ‘Strings of Heaven’ has been released by local harp players to celebrate 1500 years since the birth of Colmcille. The ‘Colmcille 1500’ project, supported by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough ...

12 Jun 2021 at 15:00

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Mass and procession for Feast of St Columba, the patron saint of Derry

Long Tower parishioners taking part in the Rosary before Sunday's Annual St. Columba's Day Mass and Procession to the St. Columb's Wells. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) Long Tower parishioners taking part in the Rosary ...

09 Jun 2024 at 23:46

Pictures & Videos

IN PICTURES: Churches Trust ‘Life of St. Columba’ at the Playhouse

Children from the Long Tower and Fountain Primary Schools who took part in the 'St. Columba' pageant at the Playhouse. Mary Holmes, CEO, Churches Trust pictured after last week's pageant 'The Life of Saint Columba' with, ...

27 Jun 2024 at 14:54

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Long Tower's new audio tour 'feast for the senses'

Long before inclusivity entered popular culture, the illuminated manuscripts of Columban tradition fused art and word into a medium that spoke to all. With the release of its new multi-lingual audio guide, St Columba’s ...

19 Jul 2023 at 11:30

Local News

Funding now available to help celebrate the life of Derry's patron saint

A new grants scheme as part of the Colmcille 1500 commemorations is now open for applications. Colmcille 1500 is a year-long commemoration marking the 1500th anniversary of the birth of Colmcille - also known as ...

29 Jan 2021 at 12:23

Pictures & Videos

GALLERY: Kilrea school celebrates golden success on children's rights

GALLERY: Kilrea school celebrates golden success on children's rights A County Derry primary school has been celebrating after being awarded a prestigious gold standard award for protecting the rights of its ...

30 Jun 2021 at 15:55

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