By Tristian Whitney Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Ruairí McHugh has launched a campaign for communities, schools and businesses to run fundraisers for UNICEF’s Gaza Appeal for Children in Crisis. The initiative (November 17 to 23) will tie in with World Children’s Day on November 20, to mark the council’s recent recognition as a UNICEF
By Olivia McAteeer Derry and Strabane has become the first area in Northern Ireland and only the second in the UK to be officially recognised as a UNICEF Child Friendly Community. This acknowledges the district’s progress in embedding children’s rights across local services, policy and community life. It follows a seven-year partnership between Derry City
By Tristian Whitney Victims’ advocates say a new UK-Ireland legacy framework has to deliver a “legitimate pathway” to justice and accountability for unresolved Troubles cases. The UK and Irish governments published the joint framework in September, to replace key elements of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023. Kenny Donaldson, director of the
By Tristian Whitney A charity walk in memory of late journalist and North West Regional College graduate Brian Hutton has raised more than €2,000 for the Lough Swilly RNLI. The marked what would have been Brian’s 49th birthday. Family, friends and supporters took on the coastal route from Buncrana’s Shorefront to Stragill and back. Brian
By Paul McConnell A new one-way system for traffic may be implemented on the Strand Road as early as next year. This is according to information released as part of the New City Deal, which will see a cash injection of close to £300 million into the Derry and Strabane region. It is understood that
By Bláthnaid McQuaide More than 50 bands are set to take part in the 79th All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships at Ebrington Square in Derry this summer. The competition returns to the city which last hosted the event during the City of Culture celebrations in 2013. It is expected to attract thousands of visitors and boost
By Kane McGlynn Inishowen has received a second public-use defibrillator, thanks to the local Credit Union. The defibrillator was installed at St Eugene’s Hall, Moville and is available 24/7 for when needed. The location waschosen due to its proximity to the popular Moville shore walk as well as being in close range to the centre
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 Park Allotment Car Park has reopened to the public following the completion of upgrade works at the site. The work at the car park, which is popular with users of St Columb’s Park and the Ebrington site, includes a complete resurfacing of the car park and upgrades to the surrounding paths and infrastructure.
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
