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Established in 1772, the Derry Journal is among the longest-running news publications in Europe and has been covering the north west of Ireland for over 250 years. As well as our print editions Tuesday and Friday you can find us at www.derryjournal.com
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When it was exhibited in Derry about 40 years ago, some 20,000 people queued to see it.

Watch the moment 'Mr Buzzard' was released in Derry.

14 brilliant photographs of guests at the Thornhill College formal in Derry in 2005 www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...

Fiadh and Noah most popular girls’ and boys’ names in Donegal www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...

Planets to align in #Derry with Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury and Saturn visible together for last time until 2040 www.derryjournal.com/news/environ... #planetaryparade #astronomy

'When I met with the support group they expressed a lot of frustration at the lack of availability of healthcare facilities for them, and a lack of expertise as well in the health department and a lack of education about the issue' - Colr. Harkin

MFC Sports submits bid to develop sportswear manufacturing unit in Springtown www.derryjournal.com/business/mfc...

Suspected cocaine seized and man arrested following stop and search in Derry www.derryjournal.com/news/crime/s...

65 brilliant photographs of people enjoying parties and nights out in Derry in February 2005

Community worker urges upgrade to footpath connecting Strathfoyle to Enagh Lough www.derryjournal.com/news/environ...

Anti-racist campaigners in Derry condemn ‘online far right agitators’ following social media call for anti-immigrant rallies www.derryjournal.com/news/politic...

People Before Profit councillor Shaun Harkin proposed that council write to the Executive, the Dáil and all Irish councils, calling on them not to “breach BDS by accepting invitations to Trump’s White House”.

Even though BEVs cost significantly more than the equivalent petrol / diesel models, they appear on the used car market on average 10% or £2,560 less. In addition, they have significantly fewer miles showing.

The increased costs and potential decrease in revenue the ETA scheme may cause will be difficult to manage, especially for hospitality and tourism related businesses.

Appeal issued to help find missing Derry man:

Timber Quay acquisition another step on the road to 10,000 students at Magee says Archibald www.derryjournal.com/education/ti...

Caoimhe Archibald says Department for Economy has contributed almost £21.5m of capital expenditure to support Magee College growth since Magee Taskforce was set up as Timber Quay is acquired to accommodate 375 new students in the next academic year. www.derryjournal.com/education/ti...

Timber Quay block in Derry bought for Magee expansion with 375 students to be taught there next year www.derryjournal.com/education/ti...

There's many a great career started here...

Lib Dem Jamie Stone says Scotland can learn from Derry-Donegal health co-operation www.derryjournal.com/health/lib-d...

Darragh O’Brien urged to prioritise Fahan road safety with Boyle lamenting ‘sheer volumes’ of traffic in Derry and Inishowen www.derryjournal.com/news/transpo...

'As Mayor of this City and District I think it is vitally important that we acknowledge the significance of the Irish language within our city's diverse cultural landscape and pledge our support towards this campaign for an end to the cuts'

Derry family raise £25,000 in memory of late father Jim Doherty www.derryjournal.com/health/derry...

#Derry in the rare oul times. 24 photographs of Derry streets and landmarks then and now #Ireland #irish #architecture #builtheritage #CarlisleCircus www.derryjournal.com/heritage-and...

Masked gang leave man in hospital with injured head and hands in Derry crowbar attack www.derryjournal.com/news/crime/m...

#Derry top 40 #surnames – does yours make the list? www.derryjournal.com/heritage-and... #Ireland #Irish

The 20m diameter Dome by Viking Domes from Lithuania, is just one element of a new environmental project set to transform the site.

Since launching in September 2023, Translink's zero emission Foyle Metro service has facilitated over three million passenger journeys, covering more than 1.3 million emissions-free miles – the equivalent of over 50 trips around the world.

Peadar Tóibín urges Micheál Martin to raise Sean Brown case with Keir Starmer www.derryjournal.com/news/crime/p...

Tributes paid to two legendary Strabane clothiers Sean McGrane and Raymond Kirk www.derryjournal.com/news/people/... RIP Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann

108 brilliant photographs from Waterside Together shared space festival and events project in Derry www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...

Numerous kindly solicitors from Derry, Strabane, Limavady and Omagh have signed up to provide wills for people as part of Foyle Hospice’s Make a Will Month during for a suggested donation of £100.

This is bound to be popular after the Chat Train events...

Benn ‘looking forward’ to Executive’s Programme for Government as Eastwood blasts delay www.derryjournal.com/news/politic...

Tributes paid to Jennifer Johnston – ‘one of the finest Irish novelists’ www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...

'It’s great for the children and their families to get out more as spring arrives and experience the joys of an active journey to and from school' - Bunscoil Cholmcille Principal, Mrs Máire Mhic Lochlainn

Funding western Emergency Dental Clinic will present ‘significant challenge’ warns Mike Nesbitt www.derryjournal.com/news/politic...

‘Amazing’ Christine Gill raising awareness of genetic condition as she recovers from high-risk brain surgery. Christine's story features in 'Brain Doctors: Inside Neurosurgery' on #VirginMediaOne at 9pm. www.derryjournal.com/news/people/... #BrainDoctors #BeaumontHospital #neurofibromatosis

Gregory Campbell urges David Lammy to address ‘the most significant humanitarian catastrophe the world faces’ in Sudan www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...

Celebrating the best of us... Nominations have now opened for the Derry Journal People of the Year Awards 2025. You can nominate here: tinyurl.com/42z6v2ze