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Tom Collins: We desperately need more leaders like Daniel O’Connell In our own time ‘The Liberator’ might be compared to Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King

www.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-... my column on The Liberator in today’s @irishnews.com online and in the shops.

Note - Creggan Street, where the horse was spotted, is not actually in Creggan.

IN PICTURES: Launch of debut novel by Derry author and lawyer Ciarán McGonagle 'Detachment' explores the complexities of identity, family, and belonging against the backdrop of Northern Ireland's evolving political landscape Ciarán McGonagle, Derry Author and Lawyer, pictured at Little Acorn Bookstore, at the launch of his book 'Detachment'. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nw ---

IN PICTURES: Launch of debut novel by Derry author and lawyer Ciarán McGonagle

Edel O'Doherty Chair Colin Harvey Mary Durkan Paul Gosling Monday 11th August 7:00pm An Chroi Community Hub Trench Road Waterside Derry

Constitutional change on our shared island has the potential to be genuinely transformative for the people of Derry.

Learn more about the opportunities at this discussion in August.

Everyone welcome.

Alt iontach le @jackmaciomhair.bsky.social san @anpaipear.bsky.social inniu.

Excellent article on Dublin's £40m investment in Magee.

@caoimhearchibald.bsky.social must set up an Oversight Commission to protect this.

We also must ensure bilingual signage is erected across the campus immediately.

Very much enjoyed my conversation with Eoin McNamee at Cairde in sunny Sligo last night.

And thanks to a great audience.

Ulster University urged to justify its ‘staggering’ £61k trip to US Ulster University spent more than £61,000 on a trip to Washington, DC for St Patrick’s Day, prompting questions as to whether the institution has a “limitless” marketing budget.

UU’s trip to the US cost more than Stormont’s.
Its spending - all centred on trying to make its white elephant Belfast campus viable - is out of control.
@RIAdawson has twice now demanded a Scrutiny Commission.
It’s time to act, Minister Archibald.

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati...

John Doyle launches Paul Gosling's new book on unity referendum at Ráth Mór's Hive Studios Packed house at Ráth Mór saw referendum expert Professor John Doyle launch Paul Gosling's New Ireland: A Five Year Reivew, chaired by Catherine Pollock

A few pictures of @paulgosling1.bsky.social’s recent launch.

Paul Gosling: You might as well expect Conor McGregor and Paul Murphy to work together as Stormont to function Stormont is broken and the public is paying the price

‘For many close observers, abolition of Stormont is the single most attractive element of Irish unity.’
@paulgosling1.bsky.social writes about his new book in today’s @irishtimes.com.

175 years ago this month Derry voted to found its own university, and Belfast attempted to steal it for itself From day one, Belfast tried to leverage the money from Martha Magee’s bequest as their own, and her executors were forced to intervene on Derry’s behalf.

175 years ago this month Derry voted to found its own university, and Belfast attempted to steal it for itself.

Via @colmcille.bsky.social

Sadness as death of Fr Oliver Crilly announced Fr Oliver Crilly will be remembered as a “wonderful priest, an inspiring teacher, a great historian and an all round gentlemen”. Fr Crilly’s death, just over a week after he celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of his Ordination to the Priesthood, was announced in a moving online tribute from Fr Ciarán He ---

Sadness as death of Fr Oliver Crilly announced

OUR SPACE 26: The origin of Derry street names Why is it called ...

Why is it called ...?

Referendum expert Professor John Doyle will be at Rath Mor tonight for this launch, chaired by Catherine Pollock. @paulgosling1.bsky.social's third volume in this series looks at the practical realities of reuniting the island. A how-to rather than a 'why/why' not manual.
Doors open at 6.45pm.

High Court quashes decision to proceed with A5 road upgrade An Executive decision to proceed with the A5 road upgrade has been quashed at the High Court in Belfast. Mr Justice McAlinden told the court that he was aware his ruling would bring “fresh anguish” to the families of those who lost loved ones on the road. But he said the proposed scheme breached ele ---

High Court quashes decision to proceed with A5 road upgrade

'New Ireland' will be launched at the Hive Studio, Ráth Mór, next Thursday at 7pm.

Inniu, léann an t-iar-Aire Gaeltachta, Éamon Ó Cuív, 'Na Gaeil ar an Fharraige' ó Dorn San Aer le Paul Laughlin.
Tá brabúis ón leabhar á bhronnadh ar Chumann Faoisimh Leighis na Palaistíne.
Today, the former Minister for the Gaeltacht, Éamon Ó Cuív, reads from Paul Laughlin's Dorn San Aer.

Bishop Dónal McKeown accuses Israel of using ‘famine as a weapon of war’ describing its actions in Gaza as ‘genocidal’ Bishop Dónal McKeown has accused Israel of using ‘famine as a weapon of war’ and described its actions in Gaza as ‘genocidal’.

Bishop Dónal McKeown accuses Israel of using ‘famine as a weapon of war’ describing its actions in Gaza as ‘genocidal’

Queen's University Belfast no longer investing in Israeli companies "as of yesterday"

Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The following deaths have occurred:- • David Ian Beattie, Eglinton • Frances Borland (née Borland), 25 Clements Court, Derry • Gerry Friel, 72 Ballyarnett Village, Derry • John Stuart Graham, 56 Caw Hill Park, Derry • Jacqueline Hawe, Whitehill Park, Limavady • Audrey Elizabeth Alexander Hunter, 4 G ---

Derry Death Notices - Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Tom Collins: British attempts to silence Kneecap fit a pattern While much has been achieved over the past 25 years, there is evidence every day that the Good Friday Agreement has not addressed the underlying prejudice against those who want to see their rights an...

www.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-... My column in today’s @irishnews.com online and in the shops.

Donegal seeks new public holiday for St. Colmcille - Donegal Daily FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint Donegal County Council is set to ask the government to establish a new public holiday in honour of St.…

A public holiday for Colmcille - across the island - makes perfect sense.
Derry, as the original Columban city, needs to be part of this.

This weekend on Highland Radio's Business Matters programme, @paulgosling1.bsky.social will be talking to presenter Chris Ashmore about his just-published book 'A New Ireland'.
The book investigates the economic case for Irish unity and the work needed to prepare for a referendum.

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Our weekly reading from Paul Laughlin's poetry collection, Dorn San Aer. Today, it's Siubhán Nic Amhlaoibh from
the Derry Cultúrlann. Tá brabúis ón leabhar á bhronnadh ar Chumann Faoisimh Leighis na Palaistíne. Nasc anseo: wix.to/4el7OQ9

IN PICTURES: Historic Derry Georgian country home 'Prehen House' goes on the market One of Derry's most iconic houses, Prehen House, has been placed on the market with Savills Northern Ireland. The iconic Georgian country home comes with an abundance of character and additional accommodation, including outbuildings. The Grade A listed period property dates back to the 18th century ---

IN PICTURES: Historic Derry Georgian country home 'Prehen House' goes on the market

Mary Murphy: An Appreciation “Legendary teacher” Mary Murphy will be remembered as someone who “inspired”. Paying tribute to Ms Murphy who died in Altnagelvin Hospital on Sunday, May 18, one past pupil said: “Mary Murphy was a unique and incredible teacher - she inspired, she enlightened, she moved, she educated and she managed ---

Mary Murphy: An Appreciation

Writers Week is coming up at Listowel: and I'll be in conversation with Seán Farrell and June O'Sullivan, and John Patrick McHugh and Lynda Marron, and it'll be great. @writersweek.bsky.social

Zarah Sultana MP to deliver lecture marking 15th anniversary of publication of Saville Report The Bloody Sunday Trust has announce that Ms Zarah Sultana, the Independent MP for Coventry South, will deliver a lecture in Derry to mark the 15th anniversary of the publication of the report of the second Bloody Sunday Inquiry (the Saville Report). The lecture will take place in Cultúrlann Uí Chan ---

Zarah Sultana MP to deliver lecture marking 15th anniversary of publication of Saville Report

Tom Collins: Will Trump’s Saudi love-in help bring peace to Gaza? While it pursues this war, Israel must not be treated with the dignity afforded to a normal country

www.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-...

Inniu, seolfaidh muid ardán nua filíochta bunaithe ar Dorn San Aer le Paul Laughlin.
Today we launch a new feature showcasing well-known figures reading poems from the recently published collection Dorn San Aer by Paul Laughlin.
Proceeds from the book go to the Palestine Medical Relief Society.