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Excitement building as drivers prepare for the Donegal International Rally

2 days ago | derrynow.com | Daire Bonnar

The month of June is always one of the busiest times of the year for the county, with the Donegal International Rally fast approaching. The excitement is building among those in motorsport circles as the event is just over a fortnight away. The 2025 edition, sponsored by Wilton Recycling, will begin on Friday, June 20 in Malin Head and finish on Sunday evening at the Mount Errigal Hotel.
Johnny McGarvey - 'There's plenty of talk about the referee but we didn't play well enough'

5 days ago | derrynow.com | Michael McMullan

Devastation didn’t come close to the atmosphere in the Derry dressing room as their sixth tilt at getting hands on the Christy Ring Cup again came up short. While there was much frustration towards referee Pádraig Dunne and Derry being awarded 11 frees to London’s 25, manager Johnny McGarvey admitted his side didn’t hurl well enough.
Punk Never Dies: Derry's Sandinos erupts with old-school chaos for a good cause

1 week ago | derrynow.com | Connie Duffy

The ghosts of punk past came screaming back to life last Saturday night as Sandinos was transformed into a sweaty, pogo-fuelled temple of rebellion, unity, and righteous noise for Punk Rockers Reunion 2 - a blistering night of old wave heroes, new wave anthems, and pure DIY spirit, all in aid of the Foyle Down Syndrome Trust. From the moment Ventura Highway, Damaged, Rudeboy, and Suspect Device hit the stage, it was clear this wasn’t going to be your average nostalgia trip.
Mayor 'disappointed' at lack of Sinn Féin support for ‘Our Guildhall, Our Space’ motion

1 week ago | derrynow.com | Catherine McGinty

A motion from outgoing Mayor Lilian Seenoi-Barr proposing Derry City and Strabane District Council embed her ‘Our Guildhall, Our Space’ initiative in the programmes of future mayors, has been voted down. Ms Barr’s motion, seconded by Alderman Julie Middleton (DUP), was rejected by 19 votes to 16 at Council’s May plenary on Wednesday afternoon; Ms Seenoi-Barr’s successor as mayor will be announced at Council’s AGM on Monday, June 2.
Derry out to ‘right the wrongs’ at Croker in Christy Ring Cup final

1 week ago | derrynow.com | Michael McMullan

Christy Ring Cup Final | Derry vs. London | Croke Park | Saturday, 5pmIt’s just days out from the Christy Ring Cup final and Christy McNaughton is a combination of calm, cautious and tuned in at Derry’s meet and greet morning at Owenbeg. It’s a fifth final for county and a fourth in five years but it’s a second for the Cushendall man since hooking up with the Oakleaf County. Manager Johnny McGarvey first floated the idea but it didn’t suit at the time.
We expect to be better against Galway' - Derry manager Paddy Tally

1 week ago | derrynow.com | Michael McMullan

All-Ireland Senior Championship | Derry vs. Galway | Celtic Park | Sunday, 2pm | Ref: Niall CullenDerry manager Paddy Tally rued their missed goal chances but was proud of this side not “downing tools” in the face of Armagh’s 13-point lead in the All-Ireland opener. The Oakleafers created eight goal chances in Saturday’s game, including four in a frantic final quarter that were saved by Ethan Rafferty.
Derry and Strabane 'Council is committed to support the Boycott Divestment Sanctions (BDS) movement'

1 week ago | derrynow.com | Catherine McGinty

Derry City and Strabane District Council has committed to divesting from companies which are not Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) compliant. In a statement to The Derry News, a spokesperson for the Council said its Treasury Management Policy and Investment Strategy for the Year 2025/26 was agreed by the Council in March 2025.
Number waiting more than nine weeks for CAMHS assessment rising

1 week ago | derrynow.com | Catherine McGinty

The number of children and young people waiting for a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) assessment has fallen slightly in the Western Health and Social Services Trust (WHSCT) area in the last quarter. However, the number has risen in comparison to this time last year. CAMHS delivers mental health services to children and young people with mental health concerns up to the age of 18.
Derry's Jim Roddy provides character reference for prominent loyalist Winston Irvine

1 week ago | derrynow.com | Catherine McGinty

Reference described Irvine as “honest” and “trustworthy” A Derry peace-building intermediary provided a character reference prominent loyalist Winston Irvine, it has emerged.
Dominant Foyle Harps crowned 'Burkey Cup' champions

1 week ago | derrynow.com | Gary Ferry

Foyle Harps 6 ... Ballymac Celtic 1Foyle Harps cruised to a dominant win over Ballymac in this year’s Thomas ‘Burkey Cup’ final at Oakland Park. All the damage was done in the first 30 minutes of Thursday’s final, and especially in a devastating period which brought three goals in just seven minutes to ensure that the result of this final was never in doubt, even with an hour of the game still to be played.