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IN PICTURES: Landmark ‘Be The Change’ Conference 2026 in Derry's Guildhall

Jim McCafferty Photography — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:30:01 GMT

Councillor Grace Uí Niallais insists that tackling violence against women requires early-years foundation work and universal public accountability.

Derry man who threatened to pour hot tar on police jailed

Court Reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 21:00:47 GMT

35-year-old handed a immediate custodial sentence at Derry Magistrate's Court for a series of drug offences and assault on police.

Co Derry OT students fundraising for Bali volunteer mission

Orla Mullan — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:00:57 GMT

Two Occupational Therapy (OT) students from County Derry will travel to Indonesia in early 2027 to volunteer at schools there.

'We clean 365 days a year': The dedication behind Buncrana’s TidyTowns

Shane Scarry — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:09:34 GMT

Rena Donaghey says Buncrana’s four-award haul reflects decades of community effort, with volunteers now setting their sights on future sustainability projects and the overall national title.

Future remains uncertain for Poundland in Magherafelt

Orla Mullan — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:00:11 GMT

Concerns have been raised about the uncertain future of the Poundland store in Magherafelt.

Young man seriously injured in Burt road traffic collision during Storm Boelo

Damian Dowds — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:41:15 GMT

Man suffers serious injuries in single vehicle collision, with the road closure for technical examination commencing several hours after the incident occurred

Derry store manager triumphs at prestigious Northern Ireland retail awards

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:30:37 GMT

James Kelly of Lynch's Eurospar Trench Road secures the coveted Store Manager of the Year 2026 title.

North Leitrim company meet with British Ambassador

Seamus Morris — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:00:19 GMT

Manorhamilton baseed company, CampusConnect, was recently invited to meet with the British Ambassador

Young man seriously injured in Burt road traffic collision during Storm Boelo

Damian Dowds — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:40:14 GMT

Man suffers serious injuries in single vehicle collision, with the road closed for technical examination several hours after the incident occurred

Charity supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism developing services in Magherafelt

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:30:10 GMT

A registered charity that provides services for adults with learning disabilities, autism and acquired brian injury is currently developing services into the Magherafelt area.

Double award glory for Derry social enterprise at 2026 SENI ceremony

Rebecca Forgan — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:10:35 GMT

Habitat ReStore Lisnagelvin secures both the Environmental/Circular Social Enterprise of the Year and the Social Impact award at the 2026 SENI ceremony.

Derry man handed two-year Restraining Order over abusive comment to neighbour

Court Reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:00:55 GMT

Deputy District Judge Sean O'Hare brands the confrontation unnecessary behaviour during sentencing at Derry Magistrate's Court.

Letterkenny AC athlete 'over the moon' with Dublin marathon success

Hannah Moore — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:26:46 GMT

Stephen McAuley of Letterkenny AC landed in third place in the national section

Buncrana Roads Policing Unit seize several vehicles over busy weekend

Staff reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:24:49 GMT

There was a number of vehicles taken off the road over the Bank Holiday

In photos: A day of celebration at Glebe National School

Siobhan McGowan — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:13:57 GMT

Glebe National School, in Donegal Town, hosted a gathering to celebrate two milestones

Overnight Yellow Weather Warning for Wind for Donegal

Staff reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:10:08 GMT

The warning comes into effect at midnight on Tuesday, October 27, and remains in place until midday

'Our biggest asset is our people': NOW Group rallies Derry schools to protect youth support

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:22 GMT

NOW Group’s Mark Hylands praises local schools and charities while calling on Stormont politicians to deliver a fair budget

Donegal Gardaí warn against use of illegal fireworks this Halloween

Hannah Moore — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:32:57 GMT

Donegal Gardaí are urging the public to report incidents involving the use or sale of fireworks this Halloween

IN PICTURES: Cup fever ignites Brandywell as Derry fans sign-off home campaign

Nwpresspics — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:30:25 GMT

A triumphant final home victory for the Candystripes as they overome Dunalk 2-1

'Don't balance the books on the backs of children', says Brolly

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:58 GMT

The proposal raised by Paul Givan regarding school transport has caused understandable concern among rural families and parents who have exercised their right to choose the school they believe best suits their child.

Ballyshannon Squash Club to officially reopen with renovated court

Diarmuid Sherry — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:39:06 GMT

Ballyshannon Squash Club to officially reopen on December 12 with nine-time Irish champion Derek Ryan in attendance

Silver Success for Limavady’s Glebe Farm at Great British Food Awards

Clare Quinn — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:30:11 GMT

Glebe Farm, situated outside Limavady, was delighted to receive national recognition for their produce, after securing a Silver at the recent Great British Food Awards for their 6oz beef burgers.

McGurk welcomes £4.5m investment to drive economic growth across Causeway Coast and Glens

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:07 GMT

Sinn Féin Councillor Kathleen McGurk has welcomed a three-year Local Economic Partnership Action Plan, backed by more than £4.5m of investment, alongside Invest NI’s renewed regional focus.

Double delight for Derry as ARC Fitness and Repair and Share Foyle shine at NI Awards

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:30:37 GMT

Gary Rutherford named Leader of the Year as the Maiden City's community-led businesses dominate major categories

Man remanded until November for alleged South Donegal theft offences

Court Reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:17:57 GMT

Defendant remanded for alleged theft offences in Ballyshannon and Donegal Town

Donegal's €50m cigarette bill: The true cost of the smoking habit

Shane Scarry — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:17:27 GMT

Analysis of Census 2022 figures estimates daily smokers in the county would spend €3,741 a year each if they smoke 10 cigarettes a day at the new price of €20.50 per pack.

Relief and ecstasy for Ballinamore captain after Leitrim championship win

Eóin Gallagher — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:06:56 GMT

“A person from Ballinamore just came over and shook my hand and said, ‘Hard luck,’ and he said, ‘Third time lucky,’ and I only kind of registered it then, like, we have to go again.”

Magherafelt care home's sports day raises over £650 for Children’s Heartbeat Trust

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:50 GMT

Milesian Manor has proudly presented a donation of £668 to Children’s Heartbeat Trust following a successful Sports Day fundraiser held at the home last month.

Over €400,000 awarded to Leitrim Erasmus+ projects last year

Seamus Morris — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:00:32 GMT

Midlands North West MEP, Nina Carberry, has welcomed this week's European Parliament vote

Defence Minister to discuss Private Sean Rooney in Lebanon visit

Diarmuid Sherry — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:46:25 GMT

Minister Helen McEntee to raise issue of Private Sean Rooney in Lebanon visit

Derry scuba diver releases colouring books featuring marine animals and oceans of the world

Catherine McGinty — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:45:03 GMT

Derry scuba diving aficionado and author Declan Bradley has released three beautiful colouring books featuring the marine animals and oceans of the world.

In pictures: Halloween fancy dress at Abbey Arts Centre

Thomas Gallagher — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:31:35 GMT

The Abbey Arts Centre hosted the festive Halloween event to raise money for the Christmas pantomime

Gardaí appeal for information about missing person in Leitrim

Reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:30:30 GMT

It is believed that the missing woman may be in the Carrick-on-Shannon area

'Return to NI or Forfeit £100,000' - Derry Judge issues stiff warning to Italian drug defendant

Court Reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:43:58 GMT

District Judge Suzanne Rice gives a strict November deadline to a Letterkenny-based man flying home to Italy.

East Donegal poet appointed as Seamus Heaney Fellow

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:31:28 GMT

Laoighseach Ní Choistealbha, from Laggan, joins the Fellows at Queen's University Belfast

Star of the Sea screening announced for Foyle Film Festival

Catherine McGinty — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:30:15 GMT

As part of the 39th Foyle Film Festival, the film ‘Star of the Sea’ will be screened in Derry’s Cultúrlann Ui Chanain.

Derry woman accused of making false rape and sexual assault claims appears in court

Court Reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:24:43 GMT

Court grants defence team an adjournment until November 5 to digest 1,000 pages of legal papers

Men's Action Network dedicates support room to memory of Derry man

By The Newsroom — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:15:06 GMT

Men’s Action Network (MAN) has honoured the memory of Seamus Quinn on the first anniversary of his passing, recognising the extraordinary generosity of the community that has raised more than £27,000 for the charity in his name.

‘Safety hazard’: Call for action on deteriorating Leitrim road

Stella Gordon — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 11:00:22 GMT

A call has been made for urgent repairs to the L6001 at Tullaghan, where poor road conditions are increasing vehicle wear and tear.

Leitrim Gardaí catch driver massively exceeding speed limit in Bank Holiday weekend operation

Reporter — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:44:05 GMT

The driver was one of over 3000 drivers caught travelling over the speed limit across the country during the weekend

In pictures: Aras Mhic Shuibhne's Big Pink Breakfast

Siobhan McGowan — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:35:24 GMT

Aras Mhic Shuibhne Nursing Home in Mullinasole hosted a Big Pink Breakfast in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Ballinamore's first-time goalkeeper 'delighted' after Leitrim senior final win

Eóin Gallagher — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:56:41 GMT

A clean sheet and a senior championship - A successful first day at the office for Aherne

PICTURES: Stunning Leitrim landscapes captured in competition to feature in 2027 calendar

Ciara Nolan — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:00:27 GMT

Leitrim tourism has revealed the finalists in their photography competition, with the winner to feature in the 2027 Leitrim Tourism Calendar