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Brendan McDaid

Ireland

Editor at Derry Journal

Derry Journal

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  • 1 week ago | derryjournal.com | Brendan McDaid

    A third night of disturbances in Derry has seen gangs of youths started fires on roads and at a set of traffic lights in the Greater Shantallow and Templemore areas. On Wednesday evening, motorists were advised to avoid the Templemore Road in the Galliagh / Templemore area, where items had been set on fire close to a busy roundabout.

  • 1 week ago | derryjournal.com | Brendan McDaid

    Police in Derry have made 11 arrests in connection with a second night of disorder in the Nailors Row area where petrol bombs and masonry were thrown and one person was hit by an AEP fired by police. A large crowd of people were witnessed gathering at Nailor’s Row and throwing missiles towards police stationed off Bishop’s Gate from Tuesday evening.

  • 1 week ago | derryjournal.com | Brendan McDaid

    Things are about to hot up right across the north west with the Met Office and Met Éireann concurring that we are about to experience the hottest days of the year so far this week. Today Wednesday will remain cool enough under cloudy skies and the odd shower and maximum temperatures of around 15°C, but the big change will come from tomorrow morning as warmer air sweeps in from the south early on Thursday.

  • 1 week ago | derryjournal.com | Brendan McDaid

    Violence has broken out for a second night beside an assisted living residential facility for older people in Derry city centre. A large crowd of people were witnessed gathering at Nailor’s Row and throwing missiles towards police stationed off Bishop’s Gate from Tuesday evening. Police issued an appeal to people to avoid the area during the ongoing incident.

  • 1 week ago | derryjournal.com | Brendan McDaid

    A total of 15 awards were allocated at the Derry Journal Bet McLean People of the Year Awards 2025 ceremony at the Everglades Hotel on June 12. The winners in each category were as follows:Dana Rosemary Scallon, Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Derry City & Strabane District Council. Sister Clare Crockett, Ambassador Award, sponsored by the Derry Journal. Seanain McCallion, Inspirational Young Person of the Year sponsored by City of Derry Airport.

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Brendan McDaid @12BrendanMcDaid
29 Jan 22

RT @conkamcbride: Think we still have the DJ original issues from that day somewhere. The old man worked alongside his pal Willie McKinney…

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28 Jan 22

RT @kevymac77: “I couldn’t see the relevance of playing football at any level,” admitted ex-@derrycityfc, @ColeraineFC & @NorthernIreland d…