By Anne Kelly Members of the public are being given the opportunity to contribute a decision on the best walk/cycling route from Buncrana to Carndonagh. This is Phase 2 of the Greenway Project which which involves the development and assessment of potential route corridors to determine a Preferred Option. Following the feedback received during the […]
The RSPCA has seen a 24% increase in reports of pets being abandoned and the organisation fear this number will rise significantly in the run up to Christmas. A spokesperson said “Animals need us now, more than ever, before the cost-of-living crisis costs them their lives. Like every year, our dedicated animal rescuers will be […]
By Jade McClafferty The work of artists from a range of disciplines will go on display at Eden Place Arts Centre from Thursday December 13. This is a showcase of the work of participants in a range of art courses at the centre and the exhibition will run until December 15 with viewing time from […]
By Sean Kelly The 29th annual Guildhall Craft Fair will be launched on Friday. This year it features more than 40 local businesses, artisans and merchants. The event is an important part of the local trading calendar in the build up to Christmas. Locally produced handcrafted artworks and products are available for those looking to […]
By Sean Kelly Can AI predict the future? That’s one of the questions being asked by an AI art exhibition being held in Dublin by Holy Show magazine. Featuring artworks created from the AI software Midjourney by Irish filmmaker Hugh Mulhern, it showcases his ‘Hiberno-futurist’ style. Prompted to show images of what Ireland may look […]
By Tracey Villa WIthin the Derry city and Strabane District Council area’s, work has recently commenced, on a key rural village regeneration programme, designed to improve the visual appearances of targeted village and town centres. The COVID recovery small settlements programme is supporting the scheme. It is a collaboration between the Department for Communities,, Department […]
By Sean Kelly Derry DJ Subtrax has signed a four-track record deal with the legendary record label Stress Records. The deal follows the success of his track ‘WFT’ on TikTok and Soundcloud, which has had over 1.4 million streams since March. The track was officially re-released through Stress Records on September 15th and is now […]
By Laura O’Neill Derry City and Strabane District Council will mark Baby Loss Awareness Week from October 9 to 15 by lighting The Guildhall Clock, The Tinnies and Council Buildings, pink and blue. Other buildings across the world will also be illuminated, in an initiative to support bereaved parents and families and unite them with […]
By Sean Kelly A local cross-community archaeology society will be celebrating their 21st birthday this October with a special lecture. New Buildings & District Archaeological and Historical Society will be marking the occasion at their AGM with a talk by George McLaughlin on the archaeological dig at Prehen House in 2013. Mr. McLaughin is a […]
