By Henry Robinson NWRC journalism student and Derry City FC fanatic Niall O’Doherty has vowed not to cut his hair until his beloved Candy Stripes win three games in-a-row. The Derry City supporter took his inspiration from fellow football fan Frank Ilett, a Manchester United supporter, who pioneered the challenge on TikTok by refusing to
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 Henry Robinson The annual Culture Night returns to Derry on Friday, bringing a night of music, exhibitions and free events. Derry once again will be at the heart of a nationwide celebration of arts and culture, inviting people of all ages to come along for the wide range of experiences. Some of the events
By Jonathan Cullen Derry City and Strabane District Council has announced plans for multiple masterclasses and workshop hubs to run during next week’s Derry Jazz Festival. The workshops, by artists Hannes Riepler, Sylvie Noble & Camille Rose, and Riely Stone-Lonergran, will run at venues across the city to celebrate the carnival’s 25th anniversary. The programme
By Ellie Rigby The Northwest Angling Fair returns to Strabane this weekend, bringing fishing enthusiasts for a celebration of angling at the Melvin Sports Complex. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, the event will be the first major public occasion to utilise the venue’s new £3.2 million multi-sport hub extension. Organised by Derry City and Strabane
By Ronan O’Donnell Huge crowds turned out for the annual St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Derry despite the atrocious weather. Wintery showers and wind swept over the city but that didn’t stop the thousands who turned out watch the festivities. The main attraction was the city’s renowned Spring Carnival parade which featured over 800 performers
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 Two years ago, Cillian Murphy became Ireland’s first-ever winner of the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance as Robert Oppenheimer in the biopic of the same name. Now, history is set to repeat itself as the country looks like it will receive its first ever winner for Best Actress in
By Aine Patton Limavady is considering a bid to become UK Town of Culture in 2028 after Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council unanimously backed proposal to explore the move. The council passed a vote with no opposition for Limavady to be nominated for the prestigious award. Councillor, Aaron Callan proposed that the application for
