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Derry Death Notices - Friday, February 27, 2026 Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Adrian Bradley, 54 Donal Casey Court, Derry • Patrick (Patsy) Ferguson, 10 Maple Road, Coshquin, Derry • Janet McGonagle (née Mullan), 14 Mount Vernon, Derry • Tommy (Sonny) McGuigan, Canada (Formerly Coleraine S ---

Derry Death Notices - Friday, February 27, 2026

Derry football and school communities devastated by tragic loss of friends A city remembers two young men who "brought joy to everyone" A wave of profound sorrow has swept across Derry following the tragic deaths of 18-year-old friends Daniel Cullen and Caoimhin Porter-McLoone. The two past pupils of St Brigid’s College lost their lives following a road traffic coll ---

Derry football and school communities devastated by tragic loss of friends

Borough-wide public awareness initiative to create more inclusive society for all The project is being delivered as part of Causeway Coast and Glens Council’s support for International Women's Day on March 8 Over the next few weeks, residents across Causeway Coast and Glens will see a Borough-wide public awareness initiative designed to inspire people from all backgrounds ---

Borough-wide public awareness initiative to create more inclusive society for all

New Claddagh mural joins Derry’s famed street art trail Flanked by native birds, the new piece on Central Drive bridges the gap between Derry’s modern creativity and its deep-rooted Irish traditions A new mural has been added to Creggan’s now-famous ‘outdoor gallery’ on Central Drive, completed by Féile in partnership with local street art collect ---

New Claddagh mural joins Derry’s famed street art trail

Man to appear in Derry court charged with kidnapping The man, aged 31, has been charged with a number of offences including kidnap, false imprisonment, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, burglary and theft Detectives at Strand Road in ---

Man to appear in Derry court charged with kidnapping

Benbradagh sheep farmer to feature on new BBC podcast! Hosted by Eve Blair, 'Your Farm And Mine' explores the diverse lives of farmers Presenter Eve Blair will take listeners into the heart of rural life as she meets farmers and families from across Northern Ireland in the new farming podcast Your Farm And Mine. The podcast, from the team behind ---

Benbradagh sheep farmer to feature on new BBC podcast!

'The Glen parish has lost a true icon' - tributes paid to Co Derry furniture store owner Michael McKeefry Snr founded McKeefry’s Furniture Stores back in 1982 with branches in Maghera and Ballymena A furniture store owner from Maghera, who sadly passed away yesterday, 'dedicated a lifetime of devotion and service' to his local GAA club. Michael McKeefry Snr died peacefully surrou ---

'The Glen parish has lost a true icon' - tributes paid to Co Derry furniture store owner

Throwback Thursday: Out and About with the Derry News (2010) How many familiar faces will you recognise from the archives of the Derry News? Tracey and Louise We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from you ---

Throwback Thursday: Out and About with the Derry News (2010)

Park village to host Day of Action in fight against gender-based violence The event aims to raise awareness, support survivors, and call for collective action to end gender-based violence in the local communities On Saturday, March 7, community members, local leaders, activists, and partner organisations from the Sperrin DEA will gather for a powerful Day of Action ---

Park village to host Day of Action in fight against gender-based violence

Daniel Cullen: Funeral arrangements for Derry teen killed in Donegal crash The funeral of Daniel Cullen will take place at 12.15pm on Sunday at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Steelstown. The funeral arrangements of Daniel Cullen, one the Derry teenagers killed in a tragic crash in Donegal have been announced. Daniel Cullen (18) and Caoimhin Porter-McLoone (18) both fro ---

Daniel Cullen: Funeral arrangements for Derry teen killed in Donegal crash

Joni Mitchell tribute set for Derry’s St Augustine’s Welsh duo Zervas & Pepper bring their world-class production to Derry in March Experience the timeless hits of Joni Mitchell in the heart of Derry this March as This Flight Tonight arrives at St Augustine’s Church on on Saturday, 21 March for a special acoustic celebration of the folk icon’s ---

Joni Mitchell tribute set for Derry’s St Augustine’s

IN PICTURES: Foyle Foodbank says thank you to ‘hundreds of donors’ in Derry Celebrating the schools, shops, and bars that went above and beyond for our 2025 appeal Foyle Network Foundation is incredibly privileged to have hundreds of donors across the city supporting our work through financial contributions, food donations, volunteering and ongoing fundraising effort ---

IN PICTURES: Foyle Foodbank says thank you to ‘hundreds of donors’ in Derry

Léitheoir: ‘The Killing of the Reavey Brothers: British Murder and Cover-Up in Northern Ireland by Eugene Reavey reviewed The Derry News book review column ‘The Killing of the Reavey Brothers: British Murder and Cover-Up in Northern Ireland by Eugene Reavey is an excellent and well written publication which sheds a clear light upon certain shocking and controversial events which took place during the conflict in ---

Léitheoir: ‘The Killing of the Reavey Brothers: British Murder and Cover-Up in Northern Ireland by Eugene Reavey reviewed

Derry football and school communities devastated by tragic loss of friends A city remembers two young men who "brought joy to everyone" A wave of profound sorrow has swept across Derry following the tragic deaths of 18-year-old friends Daniel Cullen and Caoimhin Porter-McLoone. The two past pupils of St Brigid’s College lost their lives following a road traffic coll ---

Derry football and school communities devastated by tragic loss of friends

Derry Greyhounds: Gold ambition for Orange Aidan ahead of Meenagh Marathon Final

The Henry Girls and TRAMP lead all-star line-up for Derry's Femme Sesh This year's special International Women's Day event is a tribute to the Raytheon 9 women: Roisin Barton, Roisin Bryce, Helen Deery, Betty Doherty, Goretti Horgan, Diana King, Jackie McKenna, Sharon Meenan and Julia Tor Rojo The iconic Femme Sesh is set to return to the stage in Derry this Mar ---

The Henry Girls and TRAMP lead all-star line-up for Derry's Femme Sesh

NI has second-highest low-pay rate in UK despite overall fall, report finds Northern Ireland has the second-highest rate of low pay in the UK, a report has found. Low pay in the region was increasing, despite some overall falls, according to analysis of the ONS’ Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) by the Living Wage Foundation. Overall rates of below real living wage ---

NI has second-highest low-pay rate in UK despite overall fall, report finds

Solicitor says each review into Derry priest Edward Gallagher’s case ‘seems to get longer and longer’ A prosecutor said that a report on the categorisation of the images was still outstanding, and when that is received, the full file would be ready A solicitor for a former Inishowen Parish Priest facing sexual communication charges and indecent images of children has said that each review int ---

Solicitor says each review into Derry priest Edward Gallagher’s case ‘seems to get longer and longer’

Mid Ulster Council launches public consultation on a Draft Planning Application Validation Checklist The draft checklist sets out the information required for planning applications to be considered valid and processed Mid Ulster District Council has launched a public consultation on a Draft Planning Application Validation Checklist, designed to help residents and businesses achieve timely pl ---

Mid Ulster Council launches public consultation on a Draft Planning Application Validation Checklist

Multi-million pound spend on temporary accomodation 'driving homeless crisis' Public Accounts Committee (PAC) concerns and recommendations contained in 'Report on Homelessness in Northern Ireland' A Stormont Committee has said the multi-million pound spend on temporary accommodation, as well as poor data and a lack of preventative planning, are 'driving the homelessnes ---

Multi-million pound spend on temporary accomodation 'driving homeless crisis'

Funding blow threatens Strathfoyle’s youth provision Enagh Youth Forum will be forced to reduce the level of youth service provision across Strathfoyle A devastating funding blow means Enagh Youth Forum (EYF) will be forced to reduce the level of youth service provision across Strathfoyle. Speaking to The Derry News, Ann Gormley, EYF’s chairper ---

Funding blow threatens Strathfoyle’s youth provision

IN PICTURES: Career dreams taken shape at NWRC Open Day events in Derry Prospective students at Strand Road get a first look at award-winning vocational training and expert career advice Hundreds of students have attended Open Day events at North West Regional College’s five campuses. Open Days offer students the chance to explore their campuses, receive career a ---

IN PICTURES: Career dreams taken shape at NWRC Open Day events in Derry

Derry man charged with stealing around £1,000 from elderly 'vulnerable' man John Coyle (55) of Lisnavar Court in Derry faces two charges one of the theft of a wallet and £1,000 and one of fraud by false representation in that a stolen bank card was used to secure items A man has appeared at Derry Magistrates' Court charged with stealing around £1,000 from an elderly ---

Derry man charged with stealing around £1,000 from elderly 'vulnerable' man

Derry and Strabane PCSP honoured at national Problem Solving Awards Innovative Consensual Grant Making Model recognised for transforming community safety Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) has been recognised as a winner at the prestigious 2026 Problem Solving Awards, held in partnership between the Police Service of Northern ---

Derry and Strabane PCSP honoured at national Problem Solving Awards

Mid Ulster ladies inspired at Council’s International Women’s Day event All money raised on the night will go to Causeway and Mid Ulster Women’s Aid as well as to the Chair’s chosen charities, Marie Curie and Hope4U Over 100 local women attended Mid Ulster District Council’s International Women’s Day event last night, Wednesday, February 25. The event, hosted by ---

Mid Ulster ladies inspired at Council’s International Women’s Day event

Derry Death Notices - Thursday, February 26,2026 Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Ann Clifford (née McLaughlin), 5 Old City Court, Derry • Herbert Victor (Bertie) Crawford, Derry • Daniel Cullen, 13 Drumleck Gardens, Derry • Siobhan Doherty (née O'Hagan), 15 Barrs Lane, Hazelbank, Derry • Davi ---

Derry Death Notices - Thursday, February 26,2026

Throwback Thursday: Out and About with the Derry News (2010) How many familiar faces will you recognise from the archives of the Derry News? Tracey and Louise We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from you ---

Throwback Thursday: Out and About with the Derry News (2010)

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Racecourse Road in Derry closed due to ongoing fire Area currently inaccessible as crews tackle blaze Road users are advised that the Racecourse Road, Ballyarnett is currently closed due to a fire. NIFRS are currently in attendance and the Racecourse Road between Alder Road and Ballyarnett village junctions is closed in support. View this post ---

Racecourse Road in Derry closed due to ongoing fire

Derry Death Notices - Thursday, February 26,2026 Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Ann Clifford (née McLaughlin), 5 Old City Court, Derry • Herbert Victor (Bertie) Crawford, Derry • Daniel Cullen, 13 Drumleck Gardens, Derry • Siobhan Doherty (née O'Hagan), 15 Barrs Lane, Hazelbank, Derry • Davi ---

Derry Death Notices - Thursday, February 26,2026