by admin | Apr 30, 2016 | Derry,, Disability, Donegal, Marine
Lough Foyle offers huge opportunities for sailing and water-based activities and people with disabilities have a right to share in these opportunities too. That’s according to Cathal MacElhatton of Foyle Sailability, speaking at the launch of their 2016 Events...
by admin | Sep 9, 2015 | Arts, Derry,, News, Publishing
The renowned theatre and Irish studies company, Field Day, which was founded by playwright Brian Friel and actor/director Stephen Rea, has launched a new series of annual lectures to celebrate the life and work of Derry native and company co-director, Seamus Deane....
by admin | Nov 12, 2014 | Derry,
The final set of keys have been handed over in the award-winning 280-home Skeoge social housing development in Derry’s Galliagh district, say project partners Fold Housing Association and local developers, Braidwater. “The scheme began construction in 2010 and the...
by admin | Oct 2, 2013 | Business, Derry,
Local accountants MLMG of Buncrana say the National Minimum Wage for the UK and Northern Ireland has gone up. The minimum wage for adults has now increased to £6.31 . The rise, first announced in April of this year, follows the recommendations of the UK’s Low Pay...
by admin | Aug 28, 2013 | Business, Derry,, News
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...
by admin | Jun 12, 2013 | Derry,, Digital
Four schools from Co Derry, Donegal and Tyrone attended the special Derry Coderdojo sessions at the Intelligent Systems Science Exhibition, The Venue, in Derry on 11th and 12th June. The schools were St Mary’s Park, Drumahoe Primary, Oakgrove College and St...