Jude Collins and Pat McArt line up for the final afternoon event in the Did Ye Hear About? series The final offering in the Did Ye Hear About? series of talks at Derry’s Gasyard Centre will take place next Tuesday, May 26 when the guests will be Jude Collins and Pat McArt who are longtime col ---

Former teacher Patrick Sharkey, 83, was remanded in custody at Letterkenny Circuit Court and will be sentenced next month after admitting to 132 sexual offences against 19 young boys over a 25-year period A victim of child sex abuser Patrick Sharkey told the former teacher who taught in a Cou ---

Farland Way residents unite for a vibrant afternoon of food, family fun, and community spirit Joshua with Damon the snake. 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, landscap ---

The charges included; sexual communication with a child, adult causing or inciting child between 13 and 16 to engage in sexual activity, incitement to distribute indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of a child and adult causing a child to watch a sexual act A Kilrea man has been jailed ---

Out of form and chasing the top five, the Candystripes face a massive week against St Patrick’s Athletic and Shelbourne Tiernan Lynch faces a potentially defining week in Derry City’s season as the Candystripes prepare for massive back-to-back home fixtures against St Patrick’s Athletic and S ---

Alderman Niree McMorris praises Foyle Women’s Information Network for empowering local women through education and dedicated support The Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane, Alderman Niree McMorris, joined members of the Foyle Women’s Information Network for a special event highlighting t ---

Details of the depraved actions of Patrick Sharkey, now 83, were outlined at Letterkenny Circuit Court with the former teacher remanded in custody. He will be sentenced by Judge John Aylmer next month A former schoolteacher from Donegal who sexually abused 19 young boys over a 25-year period ---

Clare was joined by family and friends in the Derby Bar to celebrate her milestone birthday Clare Burke with her dad Tom. (Photos - Kerrie Quinn, nwpresspics) 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 ---

Joseph Patrick Moore (42) of Dernaflaw Cottages in Dungiven admitted two charges that occurred on October 11 2025 A man will be sentenced in July after he admitted attempted criminal damage to safety equipment belonging to Foyle Search and Rescue. Joseph Patrick Moore (42) of Dernaflaw Cottag ---

‘Majestic Holsteins’ is a progressive 150 cow autumn calving dairy herd with a strong focus on efficiency, milk quality and maximising the use of grazed grass College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Dairy Adviser, Harry O’Kane, recently visited the dairy farm of Kenny Watson ---

Alderman Keith Kerrigan urges public cooperation after vital road safety equipment is targeted by vandals The Chair of Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership, Alderman Keith Kerrigan, has condemned the deliberate vandalism of a Speed Indicator Device (SID) in the distric ---

Craft NI and Design & Crafts Council Ireland issues invite to annual celebration Craft makers across Derry and the wider island of Ireland are being encouraged to register their interest in participating in the annual month-long celebration of craft that takes place in August. Showcasing the ---

St Eugene's, Nazareth House, Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir, and Long Tower pupils experience DJing, music engineering, and film-making in high-energy workshops Children from local primary schools stepped into a world of DJ decks, animation, music-making and movie magic at Féile’s Creative Days. Stud ---

No injuries were reported, despite a man being inside the property at the time Police are investigating an early-morning arson attack at a house in Coleraine. Detective Inspector Ballentine said: “We received a report at approximately 1.30am this morning, Wednesday 20th May, of a fire at a ho ---

Primary School pupils from across the city celebrated their First Holy Communion Pupils from Good Shepherd Primary School who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion from Fr. Michael Canny at St. Columba's Church, Waterside on Friday last. Included in photo are Mrs. Suzann McCafferty, ---

District Judge Suzanne Rice voices stern displeasure while banning a teenager for a near 90mph rural pursuit A judge at Derry Magistrate's Court has said that she wants a clear message to out to R drivers that high speeds are not acceptable. She was speaking as Sean Brolly (19) of Teenaght Ro ---

Primary schools throughout the North can directly access The Weatherbies educational resources as part of classroom learning The Maghera-based author of the much-loved children’s series The Weatherbies, Yvonne Fleming , has achieved a major milestone. She has secured a four-year contract to m ---

Rail campaigners demand end to 'West of the Bann' rail discrimination ahead of annual meeting Local rail campaigners Into The West are holding their Annual General Meeting this Saturday, and calling on anyone interested in securing better rail for the north-west to become a member and attend. ---

Helena Kearns on Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza According to a spokesperson for Derry's RISE for Palestine organisation, Helena Kearns, founder of Gaza Ground Aid Ireland, has been "kidnapped by Israeli Occupation Forces while sailing with the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza on May18, 2026". The ---

Cormac Burke (40) of Aran Court in Derry admitted a series of charges including two counts of assault on two different people occasioning actual bodily harm on June25 2025 A man will be sentenced in July after he admitted a series of offences at Derry Magistrate's Court today. Cormac Burke (4 ---

Joseph Patrick Moore (42) of Dernaflaw Cottages in Dungiven admitted two charges that occurred on October 11 2025 A man will be sentenced in July after he admitted attempted criminal damage to safety equipment belonging to Foyle Search and Rescue. Joseph Patrick Moore (42) of Dernaflaw Cottag ---

Jude Collins and Pat McArt line up for the final afternoon event in the Did Ye Hear About? series The final offering in the Did Ye Hear About? series of talks at Derry’s Gasyard Centre will take place next Tuesday, May 26 when the guests will be Jude Collins and Pat McArt who are longtime col ---

The man who cannot be named due to the nature of the charges appeared in court to face 17 counts of child cruelty on dates between May25 1997 and September 1 2007 A 54-year-old man who was extradited from the Republic of Ireland has been remanded in custody at Derry Magistrate's Court today c ---

Queen’s University Belfast study uses Skeoge and Ballynafoy estates to highlight the critical need for synchronised development A new report launched at Stormont this week has warned that building houses without investing in services, infrastructure and people risks undermining communities ac ---

This exhibition has been developed as part of Council’s USA 250 programme, celebrating 250 years of the United States of America It’s lights, camera, action for a new exhibition at Coleraine Museum, celebrating 250 years of US Independence! Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council Museum Serv ---

The Londonderry YMCA hosted its highly anticipated Heritage Project Celebration and Exhibit Launch, marking a major milestone in preserving 169 years of community history Memorabilia table at the YMCA Heritage Project Launch. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nwpresspics) We want your photos to featu ---

Increased patrols will monitor popular outdoor spots to protect vulnerable pedestrians As the summer season approaches and footfall increases across local greenways and parks, Derry City and Strabane District Council is appealing to everyone to prioritise safety and show consideration for oth ---

Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Daniel (Noel) Crumley, 55 Wheatfield, Muff • Jack (John) Dean, Trinity House Garvagh (Formerly of Portrush) • Geraldine Doherty (née Moran), 20 Brookhill, Culmore Road, Derry • Bertha Douglas, Benbradagh Avenue, ---

International Policing Unit praises partnership work after successfully returning two suspects to face the courts A 54-year-old man was extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland yesterday, Tuesday, May 7, in relation to 17 offences of child cruelty and one offence of blackma ---

St. Columb’s, Loreto, and St. Mary’s Grammar recognised for bringing Irish to life outside the classroom Students from three schools in Derry were awarded a Gaelbhratach (Irish flag) at a ceremony in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. The schools were just some of the 165 in total who were re ---

Primary School pupils from across the city celebrated their First Holy Communion Pupils from Mrs. McMenamin and Mrs. McCartney's classes at Holy Child Primary School who received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion from Fr. Ignacy at St. Mary’s Church, Creggan on Friday last. Included are M ---

New official report highlights a stark geographical divide in Northern Ireland’s integrated school choices as Derry and other regions report undersubscription The demand for places at schools with official integrated status varies across Northern Ireland, a report has found. The report, Integ ---

Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • Daniel (Noel) Crumley, 55 Wheatfield, Muff • Jack (John) Dean, Trinity House Garvagh (Formerly of Portrush) • Geraldine Doherty (née Moran), 20 Brookhill, Culmore Road, Derry • Bertha Douglas, Benbradagh Avenue, ---

All Star Kevin McCloy suffered eight cardiac arrests after collapsing on the pitch in 2014 Two renowned and highly decorated sports stars from the North have revealed how cardiovascular disease forced them into retirement. Derry GAA All Star Kevin McCloy suffered eight cardiac arrests after c ---

Murdock Builders Merchants team take on 110km each, 24 hours, 3 charities challenge Four members of the Murdock team are set to take on an extraordinary endurance challenge, each running a staggering 110 kilometres over 24 hours to raise vital funds for three remarkable charities. The ambitio ---

Inspiring night of community empowerment and performance Rebecca Ferguson and Ian McCarthy, Action Mental Health. (Photos - Kerrie Quinn, nwpresspics) 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, ---

How many familiar faces will you recognise from the archives of the County Derry Post? A great smile for the camera All smiles for the Derry Post On a night out at Sweet Having a great night at Sweet Looking good at Sweet All smiles for the Derry Post Having a great night at Sweet Friends tog ---

Talented club members secure an exceptional haul of 15 gold, 6 silver, and 1 bronze medal at Lifford's Ben O’Donnell Track DONEGAL JUNIOR/ SENIOR/ MASTERS TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS It has been another busy few weeks of Track and Field competition for Olympian YAC members as the outdoor se ---

Consultant Georgina McCarter says community care and sustainable habits are essential alongside medication to secure lifelong health changes “Lasting weight loss success comes from support, understanding and sustainable habits – not medication alone,” says Derry Slimming World Consultant and ---

Year 12 and Year 14 cohorts gather for emotional final send-off before exam study leave Year 12 students pictured on Friday at St. Joseph's Boys School before heading off on study leave. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do ---

St Joseph’s Amateur Boxing Club in Derry has received the funds as part of CompareNI.com's Fish4Funds charity project A leading Northen Ireland price comparison site is doubling its charity efforts in a bid to support even more clubs and community groups across the country. CompareNI.com has ---

Record-breaking festive goodwill at Millennium Forum panto provides a massive funding injection for PIPS Derry and Castlederg Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, this week received a generous donation of £11,350.40 to his Mayor’s Charity from the Mille ---

The next generation of Derry football talent takes center stage as U9 Boys and Girls GAA are in action Culmore v Doire Trasna action in the U9 Boys’ GAA blitz held at the Waterside Shared Village Centre on Friday night. (Photos - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) We want your photos to feature on the ---

SDLP's Mark H Durkan insists that the lived experiences of families must drive political decision-making SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan has said Dementia Action Week must serve as a reminder that dementia care and support needs to become a greater priority. Speaking at the launch of Dementia Ac ---

The former Thornhill College pupil secures a Northwest Business Awards nod while championing local IT careers for young women Local women Eimear Morrison is continuing her rapid rise in the tech world, having been named as a ‘Young Business Person of the year’ finalist at the Northwest Busine ---

Local riders Eenna, Abbie Rose, Holly, and Clodagh shine on the grand interschool stage St Mary’s College, Derry, is celebrating a historic and highly successful debut at the prestigious Balmoral Show’s Bluegrass Horse Feeds Interschool Competition. Competing on the grand stage for the very f ---

Trust urges expectant mums to support Milk Bank The Western Trust’s Human Milk Bank service at the South West Acute Hospital in Enniskillen is celebrating World Human Milk Donation Day by thanking the hundreds of mothers who provide life-saving support to premature infants. The global event, ---

Cat Brogan hosts unique community event blending local language with life on two wheels A new community poetry event will take to the streets of Derry this National Poetry Day as Words on Wheels combines live literature with a gentle guided cycle across the city on Thursday, May 28 2026. Host ---

Over 100 open-water swimmers complete the 1k and 3k challenge in Derry MAYOR'S FOYLE CHALLENGE. . .The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane, Ruairi McHugh pictured at Creggan Country Park on Saturday with some of the swimmers who took part in the unique charity open-water swim between 1 km or 3 k ---

Mayor Ruairi McHugh joins regional partners to kick off the free month-long event encouraging walking, cycling, and public transport use PICTURED ABOVE: Left to right, Anne Doherty, Ulster University, Claire Pollock, Walk Wheel Cycle Trust NI, Alan Young, Translink, Cllr Ruairi McHugh, Mayor ---