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Swimmers brave icy waters for Mayor Mc Hugh's Challenge at Creggan Country Park
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (301+ words) Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Ruair" Mc Hugh, has thanked everyone who participated in and supported his Mayor's Swim Challenge at Creggan Country Park today. More than 100 swimmers and hundreds of supporters attended the event, which raised vital funds…...
BBC Radio Foyle building on the market for "475k
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (236+ words) BBC NI says it remains "committed" to Radio Foyle after the building in Derry was listed for sale this week. The building on Northland Road, which the BBC currently leases, is listed for sale at a guide price of "475, 000 on…...
Police probe racist attack on family in Derry home
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (134+ words) Police have received a report of racially motivated harassment at the Strathfoyle area of Derry. Chief Inspector Craig said: "Police received a report that a family living in the Strathfoyle area received verbal abuse over a number of weeks. "It…...
Durkan: Executive must ensure Irish language strategy is delivered
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (297+ words) SDLP Opposition Communities Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has said the Executive must act to ensure an Irish language strategy is introduced. He was speaking after the High Court was told the Department for Communities had acknowledged a strategy would…...
Group behind Derry Halloween parade to be wound up
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (319+ words) Derry Halloween Celebrations 2022 " Awakening the Walled City Local councillors have been told that the North West Carnival Initiative (NWCI) is to enter administration and be wound up. NWCI played a major role in delivering the carnival parade for the massive…...
Disabled artists in Derry receive funding
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (440+ words) Atypical Generation Fund awardees: L-R back row: Paul Mulgrew, Rohan Young, Andrew Mc Neill, Isaac Quinn, Edel Murphy (CEO University of Atypical), Justine Scoltock, Norma Beggs, Aisling Monds, Omar Gunnoo, Patricia Lavery (Head of Community Arts and Education, Arts Council…...
Derry man in court charged with doing 166kph on Donegal road
5+ day, 4+ min ago (313+ words) A District Court judge has refused an application to reduce a charge of dangerous driving by a young Co Derry man clocked at 166km/h (103mph) on a Donegal road. Darragh Cummings appeared before Judge Emile Daly at Letterkenny District Court. The…...
Big names lined up for May and June country weekends at the Abbey Hotel!
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (434+ words) Get ready for an unforgettable lineup of country music weekends at the Abbey Hotel Donegal Town! Mark your calendars and join us for music-filled fun, featuring some of the biggest names in country music. The Abbey Hotel has also launched…...
Mayor Mc Hugh's swim challenge to take place in Creggan Country Park this weekend
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (394+ words) Swimmers taking part in Mayor of Derry and Strabane Councillor Ruair" Mc Hugh's Foyle Challenge have had the opportunity to experience open water swimming in Creggan Country Park ahead of the main event this weekend. The swim to raise funds…...
Blessing of the Graves arrangements announced for City Cemetery
1+ week, 3+ day ago (492+ words) Derry City and Strabane District Council, in partnership with the Church, has today confirmed the arrangements for this year's Blessing of the Graves event at the City Cemetery. The event will take place on Sunday June 7, at 3pm. The annual Blessing…...