It’s been captivating audiences around the world since the award-winning comedy series Derry Girls first hit our screens, and now it’s coming home, as the Tower Museum prepares to showcase a treasure trove of original items from the show, courtesy of creator Lisa McGee and Hat Trick Productions. The city that inspired Lisa’s wickedly nostalgic […]
City of Derry Airport now serves the Northwest region with first service in history between City of Derry and London Heathrow Airport. The new service operated by Loganair, is now available three times per day. This not only provides frequent air access to one of the world’s leading transport hubs, but also offers a fast […]
President Willian Jefferson Clinton has paid tribute to the late John Hume and David Trimble at an event in the Guildhall, Derry/Londonderry, hosted by the John and Pat Hume Foundation. The Hume and Trimble families were in attendance to receive the awards, in front of an audience of over 400 people, including local school children. […]
A move back to Derry and Strabane isn’t just great for work-life balance; it could boost your bank balance too. Our cost of living is much lower than in other major UK cities, with the monthly cost of a one-bed apartment, and full-time childcare, both more than three times cheaper than in London. A monthly […]
Entrepreneurs and researchers from across Europe have visited Derry as part of the MIT Innovators Under 35 Europe Festival. For the second year running, the event was held in the Donegal Gaeltacht and brought together 35 young tech innovators from 16 different countries, with fields ranging from biotechnology and medicine, to AI and robotics. Their […]
Derry Girls has gone out on a high with three Bafta wins for its third and final series. The Channel 4 sitcom, following the lives of five teenagers in 1990s Derry, was named Best Scripted Comedy at the Bafta TV Awards, while actress Siobhan McSweeney – who plays Sister Michael – won the award for […]
Derry’s Gaelic Footballers have set their sights on a second ever Sam Maguire after they retained their Ulster title in dramatic fashion last month. The Oak Leafers were pushed all the way to extra time and a penalty shootout by Armagh in the provincial decider in Clones. Derry finished the game on 1-15 to Armagh’s […]
A special masterclass focusing on the growing medical health and life sciences sector, part of a series of events on regional economic development in the UK & Ireland, has taken place in Derry this week, hosted by Derry City and Strabane District Council. The ‘Joining the Dots’ series is delivered by Connected Places Catapult in […]
FinTrU has announced plans to invest over £20m by 2027, which will see the creation of 300 new jobs in Londonderry and a significant investment in the skills of its Northern Ireland wide staff. Supported by Invest Northern Ireland, the new roles will see FinTrU’s North West operation double in size. Founded in 2013 by […]
After a four-year absence, the award-winning event has returned with exciting live performances, shop tours, water sports, LegenDerry food trails and much more.The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race also made a welcome return to the Maiden City.This year’s theme is What Lies Beneath, focused on the natural beauty of the oceans, rivers and lakes, and how we […]