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 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 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 […]
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 Bláthnaid McQuaide Concerns about parking continue to rise in Derry as one local business owner says the shortage of car parking spaces in the city centre is disrupting trade. Shane Skelly, manager of The Coffee Tree café, said the pressure to find a car parking space near the café is deterring customers. “There’s literally […]
By Tristian Whitney A new anthology celebrating blind and vision-impaired writers from across Ireland has been launched in Stranorlar, Co Donegal, as part of the Frances Browne Literary Festival. Frances Browne Storytellers: Seeing Beyond Sight was unveiled at Twin Towns Library, Stranorlar during the festival’s fifth year. The collection brought together poetry, short stories and […]
By Kane McGlynn Agricultural authorities north and south of the border have placed restrictions on the poultry industry following six confirmed outbreaks of avian flu. The Republic’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, said action was necessary to reduce the threat to the poultry industry. Mr Heydon said it was important to […]
By Paul McConnell Secondary school students across Donegal have highlighted measures to help encourage women into local politics at an event in the Errigal Hotel. One hundred young women from Loretto Convent, Scoil Mhuire, and St Columba’s College identified practical measures to address the shortage of women on Donegal County Council. At present, Donegal ranks […]
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 […]
