Derry Journal

3 days ago | derryjournal.com | Kevin Mullan

Two teenagers are confirmed to have died in a swimming tragedy at Buncrana on Saturday. "Everyone at Lough Swilly RNLI is deeply saddened at the tragic loss of life yesterday evening. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the two boys," the local RNLI said in a statement. The rescue service thanked everyone involved in the effort on Saturday especially those that joined the search from Fahan Marina.

4 days ago | derryjournal.com | Kevin Mullan

Detectives are investigating after shots were fired at a property in Derry. Shortly after 1am on Saturday, May 10 it was reported that a motorbike had pulled up outside a residential property in Shantallow Avenue and fired multiple gun shots before leaving the area. This is believed to have occurred between 11.30pm and 12.30am. The occupant of the property was not injured.

4 days ago | derryjournal.com | Kevin Mullan

An emergency search and rescue operation has been underway in Buncrana throughout Saturday. A Garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí and emergency services are currently engaged in a search and rescue operation off the coast of Buncrana in Co Donegal this afternoon, Saturday 10 May 2025.

5 days ago | derryjournal.com | Kevin Mullan

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowStormont has backed a motion calling for an extension of the right to vote in Presidential elections to citizens from Derry and other parts of the North. MLAs branded inaction by successive Irish Governments on the matter as a ‘flagrant disregard for the will of Irish citizens’ and a perpetuation of an unacceptable ‘democratic deficit’.

5 days ago | derryjournal.com | Kevin Mullan

A stunning traditional thatched cottage by the sea at Culoort, Malin Head, Donegal, Ireland's most northerly point, has come on the market for €195,000. Originally built around 300 years ago the historic building is set on a 0.4 acre site close to the shore at White Strand Bay. Restored by the current owner the one bedroom property, which includes a wooden veranda and shed, is being offered for sale on the open market.