The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairi McHugh and the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn pictured at St. Patrick's PS, Pennyburn, Derry on Wednesday morning for the launch of the Pioneering Children's Rights and Wellbeing Programme across Derry and Strabane. Included are Mr. Ian Gallagher, Principal, Marie McSheffrey, Vice Principal, Tom Cassidy, Director of Children and Families, Director of Social Work, Western Trust, Donna Downey, Principal Social Worker, Western Trust, Paul Sweeney, Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership, Western Trust, Clare Maguire, Children and Young People's Co-Ordinator, DCSDC, School Nurses, NICCY representatives, Parents Representatives and pupils from the school. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAYplaceholder image
The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairi McHugh and the NI Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn pictured at St. Patrick's PS, Pennyburn, Derry on Wednesday morning for the launch of the Pioneering Children's Rights and Wellbeing Programme across Derry and Strabane. Included are Mr. Ian Gallagher, Principal, Marie McSheffrey, Vice Principal, Tom Cassidy, Director of Children and Families, Director of Social Work, Western Trust, Donna Downey, Principal Social Worker, Western Trust, Paul Sweeney, Children and Young People's Strategic Partnership, Western Trust, Clare Maguire, Children and Young People's Co-Ordinator, DCSDC, School Nurses, NICCY representatives, Parents Representatives and pupils from the school. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography) We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can.  Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond.  TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY

IN PICTURES: Empowering Derry’s youngest citizens through rights education

By Jim McCafferty Photography
Published 19th Feb 2026, 19:33 GMT
Updated 20th Feb 2026, 23:31 GMT

The launch at St Patrick’s Primary School Pennyburn signals a major step in protecting the rights of every child in the district

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairi McHugh addressing the attendance at St. Patrick's PS, Pennyburn, Derry on Wednesday morning during the launch of the Pioneering Children's Rights and Wellbeing Programme across Derry and Strabane.

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The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Ruairi McHugh addressing the attendance at St. Patrick's PS, Pennyburn, Derry on Wednesday morning during the launch of the Pioneering Children's Rights and Wellbeing Programme across Derry and Strabane.

Q&A SESSION. . . .P7 pupils at St. Patrick's Primary School, Pennyburn, Derry putting questions to the dignitaries during Wednesday's launch. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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Q&A SESSION. . . .P7 pupils at St. Patrick's Primary School, Pennyburn, Derry putting questions to the dignitaries during Wednesday's launch. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Primary 7 pupils at St. Patrick's Primary School, Derry pictured showing off their new badges at Wednesday's launch of the Pioneering Children's Rights and Wellbeing Programme across Derry and Strabane. Included at back are Tom Cassidy, Western Trust, Chris Quinn, Children's Commissioner, Clare Maguire, DCSDC, the Mayor, Ruairi McHugh and Mr. Ian Gallagher, Principal. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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Primary 7 pupils at St. Patrick's Primary School, Derry pictured showing off their new badges at Wednesday's launch of the Pioneering Children's Rights and Wellbeing Programme across Derry and Strabane. Included at back are Tom Cassidy, Western Trust, Chris Quinn, Children's Commissioner, Clare Maguire, DCSDC, the Mayor, Ruairi McHugh and Mr. Ian Gallagher, Principal. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

CHILD FRIENDLY CITY AND COMMUNITY. . . .Mr. Ian Gallagher, Principal, St. Patrick's Pennyburn pictured with P1 pupils Lana, Reuben, Theo and Emily and their miniature teddy bears at Wednesday's launch. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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CHILD FRIENDLY CITY AND COMMUNITY. . . .Mr. Ian Gallagher, Principal, St. Patrick's Pennyburn pictured with P1 pupils Lana, Reuben, Theo and Emily and their miniature teddy bears at Wednesday's launch. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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