The Mayor, Ruairi McHugh was on hand on Friday afternoon to hand over the keys to the Greater Shantallow Area Partnership's new Community Minibus as part of their PeacePlus Funded Programme – Skeoge United. Included in photo are Darren Kirby, GSAP, Fiona Lafferty, Derry City and Strabane District Council's Peace Plus Officer, Charlie McDaid, chair, GSAP, Nicola Mullan, Co-Ordinator, Skeoge Community Hub, Mollie McMonagle, Programme Officer, Skeoge United and Rory McParland, Manager, GSAP and some of the ladies who took the first official trip on the new minibus. (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, Ruairi McHugh was on hand on Friday afternoon to hand over the keys to the Greater Shantallow Area Partnership's new Community Minibus as part of their PeacePlus Funded Programme – Skeoge United. Included in photo are Darren Kirby, GSAP, Fiona Lafferty, Derry City and Strabane District Council's Peace Plus Officer, Charlie McDaid, chair, GSAP, Nicola Mullan, Co-Ordinator, Skeoge Community Hub, Mollie McMonagle, Programme Officer, Skeoge United and Rory McParland, Manager, GSAP and some of the ladies who took the first official trip on the new minibus. (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: ‘Skeoge United’ unveils new community minibus

By Jim McCafferty Photography
Published 20th Apr 2026, 14:33 GMT
Updated 20th Apr 2026, 15:44 GMT

The Mayor joins Greater Shantallow Area Partnership to launch a vital transport resource designed to tackle isolation and connect communities

Skeoge Community Hub Co-Ordinator Nicola Mullan officially receiving the keys of the new minibus from Mayor, Ruairi McHugh on Friday. Included from left are Charlie McDaid, Chair, Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, Mollie McMonagle, Programme Officer, Skeoge United and Fiona Lafferty, Peaceplus Officer, DCSDC.

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Skeoge Community Hub Co-Ordinator Nicola Mullan officially receiving the keys of the new minibus from Mayor, Ruairi McHugh on Friday. Included from left are Charlie McDaid, Chair, Greater Shantallow Area Partnership, Mollie McMonagle, Programme Officer, Skeoge United and Fiona Lafferty, Peaceplus Officer, DCSDC.

NEW MINIBUS. . . . .At the wheel of the new Skeoge Community Hub (GSAP) community minibus on Friday is Mollie McMonagle, Programme Officer, Skeoge United.

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NEW MINIBUS. . . . .At the wheel of the new Skeoge Community Hub (GSAP) community minibus on Friday is Mollie McMonagle, Programme Officer, Skeoge United.

Skeoge Community Hub Co-Ordinator Nicola Mullan officially receiving the keys of the new minibus from Mayor, Ruairi McHugh on Friday. Included from left are Fiona Lafferty, Peaceplus, DCSDC, Charlie McDaid, Chair, GSAP, Mollie McMonagle, Project Worker and Rory McParland, Manager, GSAP. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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Skeoge Community Hub Co-Ordinator Nicola Mullan officially receiving the keys of the new minibus from Mayor, Ruairi McHugh on Friday. Included from left are Fiona Lafferty, Peaceplus, DCSDC, Charlie McDaid, Chair, GSAP, Mollie McMonagle, Project Worker and Rory McParland, Manager, GSAP. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Mayor McHugh having some refreshments at Friday's event with, from left, Nicola Mullan, Skeoge Hub Co-Ordinator, Mandy Smith, Mollie McMonagle, Programme Officer, Skeoge United, and Eilis Gill. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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Mayor McHugh having some refreshments at Friday's event with, from left, Nicola Mullan, Skeoge Hub Co-Ordinator, Mandy Smith, Mollie McMonagle, Programme Officer, Skeoge United, and Eilis Gill. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

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