Derry News

1 day ago | derrynow.com | Orla Mullan

A Sinn Féin councillor and chairperson of a Dungiven-based support group has spoken out to defend his decision to apply for funding from renewable energy producer, ERG. The company, which produces wind and solar energy and has operations throughout the world, recently awarded £25,000 to St. Canice’s Support Group in Dungiven, through its Community Benefit Fund, helping those affected by addiction.

5 days ago | derrynow.com | Michael McMullan

Cavan 1-12 (1-1-10)Derry 1-7 (1-1-5) Derry must navigate the back door if they are to retain the Fr Murray Cup after losing their championship opener in Cavan on Saturday afternoon. The Oakleafers led by a single point at the break but failed to score for the remaining 22 minutes as the home side took over on the counter attack. The home side closed Derry’s running game in a congested scoring zone before breaking into the space.

5 days ago | derrynow.com | Gary Ferry

Galway United 2Derry City 3Danny Mullen, Robbie Benson and Gavin Whyte all scored as Derry City picked up their first win at Galway United since 2015. Tiernan Lynch was red-carded for the second time this season, but on the pitch it was the home side who were reduced to 10 men when Cian Byrne was dismissed early in the second half moments after Benson had scored his first goal for the club. Derry City struck first on 17 minutes.

5 days ago | derrynow.com | Orla Mullan

This weekend will see a number of commemorative events taking place across the county to mark the 109th anniversary of the 1916 Rising. Organised by the County Derry and Antrim Republican Graves Association, Sinn Féin Councillor Ian Milne said the events will be a chance to ‘pay tribute to our patriot dead’. Councillor Milne said: “The main commemorative parade will take place in The Loup at 2.30pm on Easter Sunday.

6 days ago | derrynow.com | Gary Ferry

Christy Ring Cup - London vs. Derry, McGovern Park, Sunday, 12:30pmDerry manager Johnny McGarvey believes that London’s shock victory over Meath at the weekend has placed even more importance on this weekend’s game at McGovern Park. London were the name on everyone’s lips following their shock yet dominating victory over Meath on Saturday, winning 5-18 to 0-21 to raise the stakes for this weekend’s encounter even more so.