By Bláthnaid McQuaide The redevelopment of Meenan Square is ‘building a better future for people,’ according to Derry and Strabane councillor, John Boyle. The long-awaited £12 million revitalisation plan for the Bogside area has been approved by Derry City and Strabane District Council. In recent years, the site has hosted a controversial bonfire on August
By Tristian Whitney PSNI officers intervened to stop predatory behaviour six times in Derry on Halloween night, the organisation has revealed. Derry police commander, Gillian Kearney said one of the incidents involved a child from a children’s home. Chief Superintendent Kearney was speaking at an update on a new anti-predator scheme, Project Vigilant. She said
By Paul McConnell The average price of agricultural land in Ireland’s border regions is the lowest in the country. This is according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office for 2024. The mean price per acre of agricultural land in the border counties was €5,857, representing the lowest across Ireland. The highest mean price
By Paul McConnell. The Irish diaspora will be honoured at the annual Tip O’Neill Awards ceremony in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Friday, October 17. The awards commemorate Tip O’Neill, former Speaker of the US House of Representatives, whose grandparents hailed from Donegal. Cathaoirleach Cllr Paul Canning of Donegal County Council will present the awards to
By Tristian Whitney Donegal migrant workers’ historical contributions to Scotland are being celebrated at an exhibition as part of Glasgow’s 850th anniversary events. ‘Working Over By: Donegal Emigrant Working Lives in Scotland 1940-1990’ was opened to the public at the Glasgow City Archives recently. The travelling exhibition highlights the occupations and working conditions of Donegal
By Tristian Whitney Friends of the Earth have criticised the Republic of Ireland’s Budget 2026 as a missed opportunity to face the worsening climate crisis. The climate justice charity said the measures announced by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe failed to tackle the challenges of climate change and the cost of living. Deirdre Duffy, CEO
By Paul McConnell A new flagship BBC programme has deep links with North West Regional College. “Sunday with Anna Curran” began on May 11, and is presented by NWRC graduate Anna Curran, who previously completed the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism in the college. Anna is joined by two other team members with strong NWRC links.
Young, Qualified and Unemployed By Olivia McAteer NWRC journalism student, Olivia McAteer reflects on the challenges of internships, securing work and earning a decent wage. Years of applications and countless unpaid internships later, many young people still cannot find a full-time job that pays a living wage. For Generation Z, this is not about a
Donegal Tourism and Donegal County Council have hailed the success of their “Lunchtime Wheelers” cycle event, held as a highlight of National Bike Week 2025. The initiative, supported by the Sustainable Biking Tourism (SUB) project, brought local authority staff out on two wheels for a health-focused and environmentally friendly midday ride. The event, which featured
St Columb’s Hall will play host to an international medley of talent next month, with the announcement today of the fabulous EY Jazz Lounge on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May. The evenings are being supported by leading professional services company EY as part of an exciting sponsorship arrangement with Derry City and Strabane District
