News Section

Welcome to the news section of the Derry City Council website. Here you will find information on all the latest news and developments happening in the city.

Travel Advisory for City of Derry Airport Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 July

Monday 14 July 2008: 15.30hrs

City of Derry Airport will be closed to scheduled and charter flights on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th July due...more»

Travel Advisory for City of Derry Airport Wednesday 16 & Thursday 17 July

Monday 14 July 2008: 13.00hrs

City of Derry Airport will be closed to scheduled and charter flights on Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th July due...more»

Closure of City of Derry Airport: Updated Statement

Saturday 12 July 2008

The City of Derry Airport will be closed on the 16th and 17th July due to industrial strike action taken by members...more»

City of Derry Airport forced to close due to strike action

Friday 11 July 2008

A spokesperson for Derry City Council said that council made a strong case to representatives from UNITE, to make...more»

Waterside Community Sport Fun Week

Friday 11th July 2008

The Mayor of Derry Councillor Gerard Diver, attended the certificate presentation today at the Old...more»

Arrangements for Derry City Council Services during Local Government Industrial Action 16th and 17th July 2008

Thursday 10th July 2008

Please be advised that most of Derry City Council’s facilities and services will close to the public on Wednesday 16th July...more»

Work Commenced on Eglinton Village Green

Wednesday 09th July 2008

Work has commenced on the development of a new play environment in Eglinton at a cost of £250,000. This project is...more»

Public urged to have their say on local biodiversity

Wednesday 09th July 2008

Members of the public are being encouraged to put forward their views on the Derry City Council’s Local...more»

Waterside Half Marathon Secures Tesco As New Sponsor

Monday 07th July 2008

Derry City Council is delighted to announce Tesco as the new title sponsor of the Waterside Half Marathon. The leading...more»

Mayor applauds Walled City Cultural Trail 2008

Friday 04th July 2008

Details of the 2008 Walled City Cultural Trail, which is funded by Derry City Council, were officially announced...more»

Mayor welcomes Seagate investment

Thursday 03rd July 2008

he Mayor, Councillor Gerard Diver has welcomed the £120 million investment announced by Seagate Technology at its...more»

Mayor pledges support for Foyle Cup

Wednesday 02nd July 2008

The Mayor, Councillor Gerard Diver attended the official launch today of the 2008 University of Ulster Foyle Cup which...more»

Views Sought on Play Facilities for the Council area

Wednesday 02nd July 2008

Members of the public are being encouraged to take part in a consultation process that is being carried out by...more»

Ryanair Celebnate 9th Birthday on London (Stansted) Route from City of Derry Airport

Tuesday 01st July 2008

Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, today (1st July) celebrates 9 years of operation on...more»

Mayor presents Audit of Community and Voluntary Sector Training Needs

Thursday 26th June 2008

Mayor Gerard Diver presented the findings of a recent audit into the training needs of...more»

National Poop Scoop Week

Tuesday 24th June 2008

Derry City Council has joined the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, Dogs...more»

Mayor condemns shooting incident

Tuesday 24th June 2008

The Mayor, Councillor Gerard Diver has condemned the murder of a local man in the city today ...more»

Mayor congratulates St Columb’s College for achieving Eco-School Green award

Tuesday 24th June 2008

The Mayor, Councillor Gerard Diver will congratulate St Columb’s College for...more»

As I See It

Friday 20th June 2008

This unique exhibition, entitled ‘As I See It’, features a series of portraits of...more»

The Carnival of Colours International Children’s Festival

Friday 20th June 2008

The Carnival of Colours International Festival is set to engage children and adults...more»

City Centre Cycle for Council Workers

Wednesday 18th June 2008

A range of biking events have been taking place throughout the UK this week, which is...more»

World of adventure planned for St Columb’s Park

Tuesday 17th June 2008

Work has commenced on the development of a new Adventure Play Environment within the...more»

Family Fun Day for ‘Our Lives’ exhibition at the Tower Museum

Tuesday 17th June 2008

A fascinating new exhibition entitled ‘Our Lives’, which relives the post-war era...more»

Ryanair Announces New Route From Derry To Birmingham

Tuesday 17th June 2008

Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, today (17 June) announced a...more»

Mayor pledges his support for two local projects

Monday 16th June 2008

Mayor Councillor Gerard Diver has pledged his support for two local projects that...more»

‘No Foul Language’ Campaign

Friday 13th June 2008

The campaign will be officially launched by Dr Eugene Young Director of Coaching...more»

Room with a Difference brings home bronze

Wednesday 11th June 2008

Derry City Council in association with the Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland and...more»

Mayor welcomes Big Lottery Grants for the district

Wednesday 11th June

Mayor Councillor Gerard Diver has praised news that Phase 3 of the Breathing Places Fund, which is...more»

New Initiative To Follow In The Footsteps Of Saint Columba

Tuesday 10th June

The speaker of the Northern Ireland Assembly, William Hay MLA, launched a report yesterday evening at...more»

Derry City Council launches National Food Safety Week with an important message

Tuesday 10th June 2008

In association with Food Standards Agency Northern Ireland and safefood, Derry City Council want to communicate...more»

School Health and Fitness week launched

Monday 9th June

The Mayor has given his backing to the Health and Fitness week taking place at...more»

Successful projects aimed at reducing alcohol misuse

Friday 6th June

The former Mayor, Alderman Drew Thompson has paid tribute to the role played by...more»

Views Sought on Play Facilities for the Council area

Friday 6th June

Derry City Council, Ilex and Derry Children’s Commission are producing a Play Plan to...more»

“A model of Health and Fitness”

Thursday 5th June

The Mayor has given his backing to the Health and Fitness week taking place at...more»

Riverside Art Project inspires Young People across the city

Thursday 5th June

Mayor Cllr Gerard Diver officially launched phase two of the Riverside Project today. The...more»

Annual Colmcille lecture at Tower Museum

Thursday 5th June

Derry City Council’s Heritage and Museum Service will host the Annual Colmcille Lecture on...more»

Kilfennan Valley Park Makeover

Tuesday 3rd June

Derry City Council and a BBC Spring Watch Action Team are planning to transform the Kilfennan Valley...more»

Community Sport Fundamentals Coaching Day

Tuesday 3rd June

Children from a range of primary schools across the city will have the opportunity to...more»

Sport NI & DCC Hosts Schools Yoga Conference

Monday 2nd June

Sport NI is hosting a conference on the Fit Futures Yoga Schools Project in the...more»

Mayor Alderman Drew Thompson will officially receive Sean Bean during his visit to the Tower Museum

Friday 30th May

Sean Bean, the celebrated actor , famous for his roles in movies such as...more»

Work Commenced on Claudy Play Area

Friday 30th May

Work has commenced on the development of a new play environment in Claudy Country Park at a cost of...more»

Derry-Donegal Council talks on issues of common interest

Thursday 29th May

Productive talks on a number of issues of common interest to Derry and Donegal are...more»

Welcome the wild at special workshop

Wednesday 28th May

A special workshop will take place at the Ecobase at the Pennyburn Playtrail, beside...more»

Lisnagelvin to host summer Splashathon

Wednesday 28th May

Lisnagelvin Leisure Centre will play host to a fundraising event for Tommy’s, the...more»

Photographic exhibition ‘Impressions of Irish History’ to be premiered at the Workhouse Museum

Wednesday 28th May

The Workhouse Museum is the first Northern Irish Museum to host a unique photographic exhibition...more»

A Room with a Difference

Tuesday 27th May

Derry City Council have been working with the Conservation Volunteers Northern Ireland and the...more»

Council pays tribute to the late Don O’Doherty

Tuesday 27th May

Derry City Council has paid tribute to the late Don O’Doherty, who died at the weekend and was buried this morning...more»

Call for kids to get their teeth into summer soccer!

Tuesday 27th May

The Irish Football Association, in partnership with Derry City Council are delighted to announce a series of...more»

Having the time of 'Our Lives' at the Tower Museum

Wednesday 21st May

Throughout the month of May people across Europe are being encouraged to visit their local museums and...more»

Walled City Cultural Tourism Attractions showcase at Stormont

Friday 16th May

The vision of community and civic cultural visitor facilities which are shaping Derry’s tourism offer will be recognised...more»

Having the time of ‘Our Lives’ at the Tower Museum

Friday 16th May

Throughout the month of May people across Europe are being encouraged to visit their local museums and galleries...more»

Invasive Species Talk and Land Cruise of River Faughan

Friday 16th May

As part of an ongoing campaign to make people aware of the need to protect biodiversity within rivers and...more»

Waterside Half Marathon launches online training schedule

Wednesday 14th May

The Waterside Half Marathon launched its online training programme today, for...more»

“Why not join the Carnival?”

Wednesday 14th May

Ever wondered what it would be like to have a constant festival atmosphere? Why join...more»

Family Fun at the Tower this Weekend

Tuesday 13th May

A world of wonder awaits the whole family at the Tower Museum this summer with a...more»

Mayor welcomes 120 new jobs for the city

Monday 12th May

The Mayor Alderman Drew Thompson has welcomed the announcement by Fujitsui Services Ltd that...more»

City to come alive for return of the ‘Lost Cannon’

Wednesday 7th May

The city’s Shipquay Place and Guildhall Square area will be awash with colour and pageantry this...more»