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 […]
A worldwide television audience of hundreds of thousands were tuned into Bready last month as the Ireland’s women cricketers played host to Australia and Pakistan in a Tri-Series tournament. The visiting nations used the event as preparation for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham which featured women’s T20 cricket for the first time. The Australian […]
Paul Nelis is founder and director of ChallengeCurve, a quality assurance and software testing consultancy. Originally from Creggan, Paul left the city in 1985 to study a degree in Maths and Computer Science and then pursue a career in IT. He specialised in sales, strategy and development in London before launching ChallengeCurve with his business […]
A much-loved Derry bookshop has been crowned Business/Entrepreneur of the year at the North West Business Awards. Little Acorns Bookstore, located on Foyle Street, took home the final award at the annual ceremony, which recognises and celebrates the achievements of local businesses. Among those who paid tribute to Little Acorns and its proprietor, Jenni Doherty, […]
The city’s first street art and urban arts gallery has been launched. The Spot gallery, created by UV Arts social enterprise alongside the Inner City Trust, is located at the Garden of Reflection on Bishop Street. The new gallery’s debut exhibition connects the growing local street art movement with a modern and contemporary exhibition space, […]
Strabane’s Summer Jamm made a welcome return to the streets in June. The event saw live music, traditional games, amusements, cultural activities, a petting zoo and circus skills performed across a range of venues. Meanwhile, foodies were treated to a range of sweet and savoury delights at the Castle Street Food Quarter. Mayor of Derry […]
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