Ulster Rugby renames trophy in memory of teenage Creeslough explosion victim
Ireland’s rugby community has paid a touching tribute to a teenage victim of the 2022 Creeslough explosion with the naming of a trophy in her honour.
Derry man takes on Santa role in memory of son who died from malaria
The parents of a man who died from malaria while backpacking in Asia 17 years ago are preparing to become Santa and his helper to raise funds for Derry’s Children in Crossfire charity.
Family accepts ‘significant’ MoD settlement for uncle shot by British army in 1971
The family of a Derry man who was shot dead by British soldiers in 1971 has welcomed a “significant financial settlement” agreed by the MoD.
Family of IRA member killed by soldiers want ICRIR scrapped
The family of a Derry IRA man shot dead by undercover British soldiers have written to Secretary of State, Hilary Benn demanding that he drops the Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR).
Michael McMonagle remained silent as sordid crimes laid out in court
Former Sinn Féin press officer, Michael McMonagle sat silently in the dock at Bishop Street Courthouse as the litany of his sordid crimes was laid out during sentencing.
Sainthood cause to be opened for Derry nun Sister Clare Crockett
Derry nun, Sister Clare Crockett, who died in an earthquake in 2016, is to be declared a “Servant of God”, the first step towards sainthood in the Catholic church.
Police believe Derry sex attacks may be linked
Police are investigating the possibility that two sex attacks in Derry over the weekend are linked.
Ancient Donegal fort placed back on market after just one year
There are renewed calls for the historic O’Doherty Keep in Buncrana to be taken into public ownership
Iconic Derry family-run store to close after 111 years
The shop survived two world wars and the Troubles
Football legend John ‘Jobby’ Crossan shuts up shop for final time
Footballing legend, John Jobby Crossan has pulled down the shutters on his Derry sports shop after more than 50 years.
Bloody Sunday families ‘regret’ that General Sir Mike Jackson ‘will not be held to account’
The brother of a teenager killed on Bloody Sunday has said it was “heart breaking” that former head of the British army, General Sir Mike Jackson was never held accountable for his actions.
Remembering Carita Kerr: A ‘force of nature’ and inspiration to so many
Derry woman was mayoress when US President Bill Clinton visited city in 1995
Funeral of Kyle McDermott to take place in Co Donegal
The funeral of Kyle McDermott who died following an incident outside his home in Ballymagorry, will take place in his native Burt, County Donegal on Sunday.
Creeslough families remember victims on second anniversary of tragedy
Taoiseach, Simon Harris has paid tribute to the ten people who lost their lives in the 2022 Creeslough explosion on the second anniversary of the tragedy.
A5: Fears Derry-Strabane road upgrade will cause major flooding
“It appears all roads lead to Derry but none of them actually reach Derry,” Mark H Durkan has said