Annual Colmcille Lecture returns this June

27 May 2015

Anyone interested in local heritage will be delighted to see the return of the Annual Colmcille lecture, which this year will give a fascinating insight into Herblore - the practice of growing plants and herbs in Celtic monasteries - which is associated with our patron saint.

City Of Derry Airport Shortlisted For Prestigou...

27 May 2015

City of Derry Airport, CoDA, has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards in the 2015 Aviation Industry Awards: Airport Achievement Award and Airport Safety Award.

Half Marathon returns to its original home

27 May 2015

Last year record numbers lined up to take on one of the city’s biggest sporting challenges – the Waterside Half Marathon – and this year organisers are expecting a bumper entry as the city’s running craze continues.

LOCAL HEROES GIVEN CHANCE TO WIN PLACE ON CLIPP...

26 May 2015

Organisers of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race have gifted Derry City and Strabane District Council with a unique opportunity for two community workers or volunteers to win a race place on board the Derry~Londonderry~Doire yacht for the 2015-16 race.

SERVICE UPDATE: The pool at Foyle Arena closed

23 May 2015

The pool at Foyle Arena will be closed on Saturday 23rd May and Sunday 24th May due to a problem with a water main at the site.

Mayor welcomes return of Club MTV

22 May 2015

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council Cllr Elisha McCallion has welcomed news that Club MTV is returning to Ebrington Square this summer.

Council extends invite to Secret Garden party

22 May 2015

A magical outdoor exhibition transforming Derry’s Craft Village into a hand-crafted Secret Garden bursting with creativity, will be unveiled at a special Open Day garden party on Saturday, May 30th from 1pm to 4pm – and absolutely everyone is invited!

Derry City and Strabane District Council will b...

22 May 2015

Derry City and Strabane District Council offices in Derry and Strabane will be closed for the Bank Holiday on Monday 25 May 2015, reopening on Tuesday 26 May 2015.

Council extends invite to Secret Garden party

22 May 2015

A magical outdoor exhibition transforming Derry’s Craft Village into a hand-crafted Secret Garden bursting with creativity, will be unveiled at a special Open Day garden party on Saturday, May 30th from 1pm to 4pm – and absolutely everyone is invited!

Local artist all set for US bursary trip

21 May 2015

US artist Boris Bally is still making his mark on Derry, with the unveiling this week of a vibrant piece of urban artwork located at the end of the Foyle bridge, months after his successful residency here in the city.