By Jason Le Masurier A Halloween family fun run/walk is being organised as part of the 30th anniversary of Derry’s Children-in Crossfire charity. The family-centred event on Saturday October31, starting at 10am,, will raise funds to support vulnerable children in Tanzania and Ethopia. Richard Moore, chief executive of Children in Crossfire, said
By Aine Patton. A new Halloween themed anthem has been launched to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Derry Halloween, one of Ireland’s biggest festivals. The new spooky song, ‘The Number One Halloween Song- What’s the Craic?’ was recently produced by local well-known fundraiser Martin Mullan. The song is accompanied by a music video
By Aine Patton. Derry is in for a treat this Halloween with major investment in local talent to mark the city’s 40th Year of celebrations. Preparations are underway with the announcement of a new investment for the city’s artists and a new Artistic Director for the Halloween Carnival Parade. The Derry Halloween Parade,
By Henry Robinson Mayor of Derry City and Strabane, Grace Uí Niallais has expressed delight at the turnout for Culture Night. Ms Uí Niallais said, “It was wonderful to see so many people out enjoying Culture Night and celebrating the creativity, talent and culture that make our city so special. “The fantastic turnout and atmosphere
By Jason Le Masurier Anyone with connections to Strabane’s historic shirt-making industry is being encouraged to attend a shirt factory memories’ day. The free drop-in event, supported by the National Archives, ‘Archives Revealed’ programme, will take place at Strabane library on Thursday September 25 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Former factory workers and members
By Ellie Rigby Derry City and Strabane District Council has launched a campaign encouraging responsible dog ownership and tackling the issue of dog fouling. The initiative, announced by mayor, Ruairi Mc Hugh, invites dog owners to sign a Green Dog Walkers Pledge. By joining the scheme, participants promise to clean up after their pets and help promote responsible behaviour among
By Jonathan Cullen It’s that time of year again, February 14, a red-letter day for lovers. Chocolates will be eaten, dates will have been arranged and maybe – just maybe, if they have the courage – someone will open up their feelings to someone on St. Valentine’s Day. But just who is St. Valentine, the
By Ronan O’Donnell Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairí McHugh, has pledged a “fantastic day out for all the family” at this year’s St Patricks day Carnival. Derry and Strabane council has unveiled a programme full of music dance, food and folklore for the St. Patricks Day Spring Carnival celebrations. This year’s
By Tristian Whitney Work on Derry’s new Mullenan cemetery is progressing, as the existing City Cemetery is expected to reach capacity by spring 2026. Officials from Derry & Strabane Council’s Environment and Regeneration team have told members that the current City Cemetery on Lone Moor Road is expected to be full by Spring 2026. Work
By Tristrian Whitney Almost two-thirds of 16-year-olds in Northern Ireland believed the media is driving negative perceptions of refugees and asylum seekers, according to statistics published by The Executive Office. The 2025 Young Life and Times survey found 64% of respondents agreed with the statement that “people’s perceptions of refugees and asylum seekers are negatively
