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 Jason Le Masurier The Alley Theatre in Strabane is organising a colourful programme of workshops for children, families and adults, during the autumn at Strabane Library. From October through to December, the programme offers something for all ages and interests, from traditional crafts and upcycling to animation, ceramics, creative journaling, and festive making. Whether
By Henry Robinson Almost half of all households in Northern Ireland don’t have a dishwasher, according to newly released figures. In the latest water usage survey, Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency has revealed that 43 per cent of households in Northern Ireland didn’t own a dishwasher, while only 18 per cent of households used
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 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
