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Jail a 'chance to clear your books' judge tells County Derry man

A 48-year-old County Derry man who became aggressive with police and urinated in the back of a police vehicle has been jailed after building up an 'extensive record'. Judge Mullan had initially issued an arrest warrant for Cecil Donnelly, of ...

13 Oct 2022 at 16:33

Local News

Slurry spill killed over 3,000 fish in County Derry river

An accidental slurry spill at a County Derry farm two years ago resulted in over 2,600 dead fish, a court has heard. Local farmer Philip Palmer (53), of Tobermore Road, Desertmartin, entered a guilty plea to the single charge of polluting a ...

25 Aug 2022 at 12:33

Local News

County Derry schoolboy crowned World Irish Dancing Champion

The parents of a County Derry schoolboy who was recently crowned World Irish Dancing Champion say they are 'extremely proud' of his achievements. Connlan Higgins won the coveted title in his category – under 11 boys – in Killarney just ...

26 May 2022 at 13:33

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Funeral of man who died in County Derry crash to take place on Friday

The funeral of a man who died following a road crash in County Derry will take place on Friday. Tony Wright sustained fatal injuries in the single-vehicle collision involving a van he was driving on the Grange Road, Magherafelt. The ...

04 Jun 2025 at 21:33

Derry Now

'A gentle soul, full of life, full of joy and full of love': Magherafelt road victim laid to rest

Mourners at the funeral of a pensioner who died after being struck by a car while crossing the road have heard that he was ‘a gentle soul, full of life, full of joy and full of love’. John Joe Shaw was knocked down after he got off ...

10 Nov 2025 at 16:33

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Reduced speed limit to be introduced outside four County Derry primary schools

Four primary schools in County Derry have been included in the next phase part-time 20mph speed limit schemes. Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins today announced that 40 schools in total across the North will benefit from the ...

30 Jun 2025 at 21:33

What's On

Local genealogy and online databases to be discussed in Ballinascreen

Ballinascreen Historical Society’s November meeting will be addressed by Boyd Gray from West Ulster Genealogy Services. As a professional genealogist, Boyd has worked for over 25 years researching family history in Ireland, ...

29 Oct 2024 at 13:33

Local News

County Derry mourns the loss of popular Gael

Tributes have flooded in from across County Derry after the passing of well known and popular Desertmartin man Harry McCann. Mr McCann worked as the building supervisor at St. Columb's Primary School in Cullion and the ...

21 Jun 2022 at 14:33

County Derry Post

Magherafelt police warn danger of children on quad bikes

Police in Magherafelt have received reports of children on quad bikes in the Eden Park of the town. They have stated this is ‘extremely dangerous’ especially in close proximity to the main road. The Eden park area is ...

08 Jul 2025 at 16:33

County Derry Post

Police concerned for the welfare of missing Desertmartin man

Police in Mid Ulster are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing male from the Desertmartin area. The PSNI say the man goes by the name of Alan although they haven’t released his surname. He has ...

03 Jul 2025 at 11:33

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Road closed following traffic collision in Desertmartin area

The Draperstown Road in Desertmartin is currently closed to due to a road traffic collision. Diversions are in place at the junction of Tobermore Road and at Brackaghlislea Road with traffic being diverted through ...

25 Sept 2023 at 10:33

Local News

Country legend Declan Nerney to host night of music in memory of talented County Derry drummer

Irish country star Declan Nerney is set to host a night of music next month as a tribute to his late drummer, who died following a car crash in October. Christopher Bradley, from Desertmartin, was a passenger in ...

09 Jan 2024 at 16:33

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