This story was produced by The 19th and reprinted with permission. More than a decade ago, Celia Sims sat in a room with parents whose precious children had died while at day care. Most had been neglected by their caregivers. Some died from injuries, others in their sleep. Most of the children attended licensed facilities, […]
PAT HOBAN netted his ninth goal of the season as Derry City registered their first win on the road at the sixth attempt this season against Waterford at the RSC. It was the first time this season Ruaidhrí Higgins' side have recorded back-to-back victories this term and it was a comfortable win in Munster as the Candy Stripes backed up their 3-1 win over St Patrick's Athletic last Monday with their fourth shutout victory of the campaign. That will have pleased Higgins most as his side has leaked...
Originally from Lancashire Edith is described by Longfield Care Home activities coordinator Valerie Porter as “a lovely person’. "She joins in on all the activities, joining in on the artwork and she loves to teach all the schoolchildren than come in.” To celebrate her 100th, Edith was sent a letter from the President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, she also was presented with a card from the King and Queen of England by Alastair Davidson, deputy lord lieutenant for the county. Her family have...
As we celebrate the spirit of volunteering, let’s shine a light on one inspiring example that showcases the power of community-driven initiatives. Love Quilts UK, a global network of dedicated volunteer stitchers and quilters, stands out in their dedicated mission to create personalised quilts for children facing life-threatening or lifelong illnesses. These quilts bring comfort and security during long hospital stays, with children’s favourite animals and superheroes, crafted with care and...
Take a step back in time to 20 years ago with us as we share images of parties and events from the Derry Journal archive back in 2004.
A poll, of 2,000 adults, identified the places they draw their style from - everything from rugs to wallpaper - with France, Denmark and Norway also featuring. A third (33 per cent) revealed they feel so passionate about interior design they'd even choose a holiday destination based on a country’s home décor heritage. Although it's not just overseas' styles that inspire us - 19 per cent have been influenced by home décor associated with staycation destinations here in the UK. With 'English...
In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s - the place where it all started for The Dubliners back in 1962 - Seven Drunken Nights tells the story of a career spanning 50 years and invokes the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann. Leading the ultimate feel-good Irish show, this hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life. Now in its seventh...
In Q1 2024, there was a fall of just below 1% in the number of businesses in Northern Ireland experiencing ‘significant’ or early-stage financial distress compared with Q4 2023. In the last quarter, under 9,000 businesses in Northern Ireland were affected by this type of distress (which refers to businesses showing deterioration in key financial ratios and indicators including those measuring working capital, contingent liabilities, retained profits and net worth). The province also saw a fall...
A motion, put forward by SDLP Councillor Shauna Cusack at a Full Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 24, proposed contacting the Minister for Infrastructure, John O’Dowd, to request an “immediate full survey and audit of the conditions of their directional and safety signage, with a view to implementing immediate improvements here.” The motion added: “This Council acknowledges the poor, dirty, absent and even dangerous condition of many of our road safety measures, such as signage and bollards....
Gary North (39) of Killycor Avenue in Claudy had been convicted after police found images and videos on his devices, which they had seized on May 31 2018. Judge Philip Babington said that North had 'behaved fairly appallingly' during the course of the order. The court heard that an assessment of North maintained he was now a high likelihood of re-offending. Defence counsel Sean Doherty said that his client had completed the community service aspect of the order. He said that the new offences...
Patrick McGlinchey (53) of Carnhill in Derry was charged with the offence following an episode which took place on January 19 this year. At Friday’s hearing of the Magistrate’s Court in Derry, the court was told that police were responding to an incident at the time and McGlinchey was shouting at them from behind a door. Three officers eventually gained entry, and McGlinchey pushed one of them, leading to his arrest. The court heard that he had continued to shout abuse as he was being arrested....
Nicholas O'Sullivan (24) of Clon Elagh in Derry had been on bail for an unrelated matter. Police conducted a bail check in Claremont House on April 25 and, upon searching O'Sullivan, found a small amount of cocaine and five Xanax tablets. Defence solicitor Seamus Quigley said that O'Sullivan had made 'full admissions'. Police agreed to bail on the condition that he not enter the jurisdiction and he was released to an address in Clonmany, County Donegal.