Foyle Sailability will be making sure that those of all abilities get their chance to take part in Derry’s Foyle Maritime Festival. The disability sailing and water activities organisation are staging a special 2 day Regatta at Foyle Port Marina on Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th July. This event is open to people with disabilities…
With the full Clipper Race fleet now assembled in Derry, Foyle Marina is basking in a bit of the media spotlight! This is great news for marine tourism in the city and the region, because it can boost leisure traffic to Lough Foyle. The marina is owned and run by Foyle Port, who manage marine…
As the city celebrates with the Clipper Race fleet and LegenDerry Maritime Festival, Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners are planning to celebrate their own landmark event this Saturday – their 160th Anniversary! “We’re planning a family fun day for staff and their families, and an evening event so our customers and stakeholders can celebrate with…
Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the appointment of Bonnie Anley as new Chair to the Board of Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners. This is a first appointment and takes effect from 8 February 2014 and will be for four years until 7 February 2018. Minister Kennedy said: “I am very pleased to announce this appointment today. …
Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners have paid tribute to their outgoing Chairman, Garvan O’Doherty, who led their board meeting for the last time on Wednesday 29th January. Mr O’Doherty has served as a Port and Harbour Commissioner for the past 15 years, also serving one term as Deputy Chairman and two terms as Chairman, a…
Shipping through Foyle Port increased by 27% over the past year leading to before tax profits of over £1.2m, according to the Chairman of Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners. Mr Garvan O’Doherty announced an excellent set of results for the year 2012 – 13 at the Harbour Commissioners annual general meeting today. Mr O’Doherty described…
