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Factory Girls' Harbour Square artpiece on display at Derry's Tower Museum

The new artwork commissioned to celebrate the industrial heritage of the city and acknowledge the significant role played by the women who worked in its factories, is currently on display at the Tower Museum, Derry. Over the summer Council appointed ...

30 Sept 2022 at 16:33

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Derry's new Nightingale exhibition pays tribute to nursing and midwifery heroes

A special exhibition celebrating the vital work of local nurses and midwives has launched in the Tower Museum, focusing on the remarkable contribution they have made to society over the past two centuries. The temporary collection, which runs until ...

14 Mar 2022 at 19:33

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The race is on to save ancient Iron Age boat found near Lifford bridge

An incredibly unique link with the ancient past is under threat if action is not taken right away. That was the message this week from the Lifford-Strabane Anglers Association following the discovery of what is believed to be a 16-foot long Iron ...

21 Mar 2022 at 21:33

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'Captain Kokeritz: An American Hero' launched in Derry

On a recent trip to Derry City Cemetery, your roving reporter bumped into local genealogist and author, David Jenkins. David, who launched his fascinating book ‘Captain Kokeritz: An American Hero’ in the Tower Museum on Friday, was being ...

14 Nov 2022 at 17:33

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Derry's Tower Museum to host inspirational Peace Heroines Exhibition

A new exhibition focusing on the vital role played by women in the Northern Irish Peace process will launch this week in Derry's Tower Museum. The Peace Heroines of Northern Ireland exhibition explores the collaboration of local women ...

10 Jan 2023 at 18:33

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Nostalgia: Bringing memories of Derry back to life

Strathfoyle man Alex Duffy gives an insight into how he began to bring nostalgia back to old photos through a process of colorisation. Reminiscence Photo Restoration Co in Derry has been giving people a nostalgic experience to savour ...

26 Dec 2022 at 14:33

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Derry Girls fans to get first sneak peak of new collection

Anyone feeling a bit forlorn since the curtains closed on hit comedy show Derry Girls, will be delighted to have the chance to see some familiar items from the series on display at Visit Derry next week. The display is a taster of ...

13 Mar 2023 at 17:33

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Derry Peace Heroines remembered to mark International Women’s Day

Women from across the City and District came together this week at the Tower Museum to celebrate some of the remarkable female figures who played a key role in bringing about peace and reconciliation here. To mark International ...

10 Mar 2023 at 20:33

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Celebration of Armada diver Archie Jack to be held at his beloved Kinnagoe

A celebration of the life of Archie Jack is to be held at Kinnagoe Bay, the Inishowen beach where he discovered the wreck of the Spanish Armada vessel La Trinidad Valencera in 1971. His discovery of a cannon from the ship, ...

25 Aug 2023 at 18:33

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Island Voices lecture series to explore marginalised writers within the Irish and Ulster-Scots traditions

Derry City and Strabane District Council’s popular autumn lecture series Island Voices returns to the Tower Museum later this month. The programme features a series of lunchtime lectures exploring the life and legacy of ...

24 Sept 2023 at 18:33

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Derry people encouraged to join the art trail for a Culture Night to remember

On Friday, 22nd September venues across the country will throw open their doors to offer an exciting array of cultural experiences free of charge as part of Culture Night. The event celebrates art and culture in all ...

18 Sept 2023 at 15:33

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Derry Girls exhibition features at top industry conference

The Tower Museum’s Derry Girls Experience was among some of the top exhibitions showcased last week at the Museums Association’s conference in London. Curator of the Tower Museum, Roisin Doherty, and Dara Lynne ...

18 Feb 2024 at 17:33

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