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Concerns raised for missing Derry man Seamus Quinn, was last seen in the City side of Derry on Tuesday morning Police are concerned for missing 63 year old Seamus Quinn, who was last seen in the City side of Derry yesterday morning. He has short grey hair, is 5’8” in height, of medium build and may have glasses on. His exact clot ---

Concerns raised for missing Derry man

I'm coming to the end of my Paris writing residency at the Centre Culturel Irlandais (CCI). It has been such a stimulating month: a time of focused thinking and writing, great conversations, cultural abundance, and new friendships. Thanks to all at the CCI and the Embassy of Ireland in Paris.

Tributes to Derry photographer and writer Hugh Gallagher Tributes have been paid to the late photographer and writer, Hugh Gallagher, who has sadly passed away following a period of illness.

Tributes to Derry photographer & writer Hugh Gallagher. Very sorry to report this. A great friend of the Derry Journal, legendary documenter of Derry - Creggan especially - as it was and is, & all round sound skin. RIP Hugh. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann

Hugh Gallagher: Author, Lensman, Creggan Champion Our great friend and most-talented colleague Hugh Gallagher has died this morning (September 29), after a long illness. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. Over the past 40 years, Hugh had worked with virtually ...

Legendary Derry photographer and writer Hugh Gallagher, RIP.

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Excellent column by Pat McArt in today’s @irishnews.com.
Many thanks for the mention of @paulgosling1.bsky.social’s book A New Ireland: A Five Year Review.

A Giant of Democracy, RIP Suaimhneas síoraí ar ár gcara mór, an t-údar Pat Bradley, a fuair bás inné. Our heartfelt condolences to the family of our friend and author Pat Bradley, who died in Derry's Altnagelvin Hospital yeste...

Author and statesman Pat Bradley dies aged 90.

PODCAST: McCall explores love, loss and trauma in 'part-memoir' story collection In the first of a new series of podcasts from Colmcille Press, Felicity McCall talks to Garbhán Downey about her new short story collection What We Did on Our Holidays. FelicityMcCall.mp4Many thanks t...

In the first of a new series of podcasts from Colmcille Press, Felicity McCall talks about her new short story collection What We Did on Our Holidays.

Colmcille Press authors to guest at Donegal Litfests Autumn is becoming the season for literature in Donegal and we're delighted to say that our authors will be giving readings and lectures at the county's three keynote festivals over the next couple of...

Authors to give talks at the Allingham Arts Festival, the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Festival and the Frances Brown Literary Festival.

OPINION: The North West must be part of the New Ireland debate in its own right Look at any map of deprivation and discrimination in Ireland - in any sector - and, invariably, Derry and Donegal are the deepest shade of grey.

OPINION: The North West must be part of the New Ireland debate in its own right
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Díospóireacht uachtaránachta á reáchtáil ag Cló Cholmcille Tá Colmcille Press tar éis scríobh chuig na trí pháirtí is mó sa Deisceart agus chuig an neamhspleách Catherine Connolly, ag tabhairt cuireadh dóibh páirt a ghlacadh insan gcéad Toghchán Uachtaránacht...

Díospóireacht uachtaránachta á reáchtáil ag Cló Cholmcille:

Presidential candidates challenged to join Derry hustings As the race for the Áras intensifies Colmcille Press has invited the nominees to a pre-election debate

Colmcille Press to host presidential debate at St Columb’s Hall on October 8.

'A New Ireland - Five Year Review' discussion at Derry Féile Economist Paul Gosling in conversation with former Assembly Speaker Mitchel McLaughlin As part of Féile 2025, economist and author Paul Gosling took to the stage at the Verbal Arts Centre to discuss his book 'A New Ireland - Five Year Review'. Joined by former Assembly Speaker and former Sinn ---

'A New Ireland - Five Year Review' discussion at Derry Féile

The Miami Showband massacre: what led to the killing of the ‘Irish Beatles’? The band were as big as it got, topping the Irish singles chart seven times. Then they were stopped at a bogus checkpoint in County Down – and three were shot dead. Fifty years on, survivor Des Lee lo...

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Special guest Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald arrived at North West Regional College today to meet and chat with students receiving their results. More pictures at derryjournal.com

9 photographs from Richard McAuley and Paul Gosling book launches at Derry Féile 2025 A number of book launches and discussions took place as part of this year’s Féile in Derry.

9 photographs from Richard McAuley and Paul Gosling book launches at Derry Féile 2025

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.

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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