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Tuesday 28 November 2023 Dublin: 5°C

# Derry

April
April 2023
The Ballad of Barry Owens
Fifteen years on from when Fermanagh last beat Derry, they are big-game hunting once more.
Four devices discovered in a Derry cemetery yesterday were viable pipe bombs
The PSNI have said it is believed the dissident republican group, the New IRA, left the devices.
Four suspected pipe bombs recovered from Creggan cemetery after republican Easter march
The PSNI has described the discovery as a “sinister and worrying development”.
Derry's police chief appeals for calm after petrol bomb attack on officers at dissident march
A number of missiles were thrown by youths at a PSNI Land Rover monitoring the parade in the Creggan area on Easter Monday.
PSNI officers attacked with petrol bombs at dissident republican march in Derry
A number of missiles, including petrol bombs, were thrown at a PSNI Land Rover.
DUP leader says Stormont political vacuum is not to blame for increased terror threat
The PSNI has warned of the potential of dissidents launching attacks on their officers in Derry on Easter Monday.
Derry mourn the loss of 'Gentleman Jim McKeever'
First-ever Footballer of the Year and coaching inspiration passes away.
Major cleanup underway after lorry shed load of animal wastage in Derry
PSNI officers are at the scene diverting traffic and assisting with the cleanup.
Four second-half goals fire Dublin to league final win over Derry
Dessie Farrell’s side won out by seven points.
Four second-half goals fire Dublin to league final win over Derry
Dessie Farrell’s side won out by seven points.
March
March 2023
Final call: Who is best placed to take Kerry's All-Ireland crown?
Sunday’s Allianz League finals have the feel of a Croke Park audition for the leading four contenders to take Kerry’s Sam Maguire crown.
Galway-Mayo rivalry and Dublin aim to make amends: Allianz Football League talking points
Four huge games in store this weekend in Croke Park.
Man (36) arrested in connection with attempted murder of PSNI Detective released
Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot several times last month in Omagh.
High-flying Derry seal promotion as Tyrone beat 13-man Monaghan in basement battle
Rory Gallagher’s side were 10-point winners over Clare.
Man charged after dog found partially buried alive in Derry
The incident was described as ‘soul destroying’ by an animal welfare organisation.
PSNI arrest man in connection with John Caldwell shooting link and hoax bomb at stadium
Several days after the attempted murder of DCI Calwdell, a typed message appeared on a wall in Derry, purportedly from the New IRA.
Derry comeback produces a statement win, Dublin falter after first-half brilliance
Brendan Rogers hit the match-winner in Celtic Park last night.
Rogers the hero as Derry stay unbeaten with league win over Dublin
Rory Gallagher’s side came from five points down at half-time.
February
February 2023
Monaghan end Rossies' run as Derry and Louth pick up away victories
Monaghan overcame Roscommon in Clones, while Derry and Louth defeated Kildare and Meath respectively in Division 2.
Police remain at the scene of explosive device found in Derry yesterday
The device was left metres away from houses and a sports area where a number of children were playing football.
Man hospitalised after being shot four times in legs during abduction outside Coleraine
The man, aged in his 30s, was bundled into a car and had a hood placed over his head before being driven outside the town and shot four times.
Derry cruise to comfortable win over Meath
Derry brushed aside a disappointing Meath side by 11 points.
PSNI make 'specific appeal' after security alert that disrupted match attended by President Higgins
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris was also in attendance at Friday night’s President of Ireland’s Cup match in Derry.
'Wild, wonderful dream': Derry fashion designer on working with Rihanna for star's Super Bowl outfit
Magherafelt native and fashion powerhouse Jonathan Anderson was the man behind her eye-catching outfit.
PSNI seal off area around Brandywell Stadium in Derry over discovery of suspicious object
President Michael D Higgins was present at the match between Shamrock Rovers and Derry City in the stadium this evening.
British officials launch probe after Irish Coast Guard helicopter's emergency landing in Derry
It is understood that the incident on Sunday involved the Sligo based rescue helicopter.
Tyrone bounce back against Donegal as Meath and Derry triumph
It was a busy afternoon in the Allianz football leagues.
January
January 2023
Derry too strong for Limerick, Fermanagh defeat O'Byrne Cup champions Longford
Ulster sides Derry and Fermanagh made winning starts to their Allianz Football League campaigns.
Glen to object to All-Ireland final outcome over extra Kilmacud players
The game in Croke Park came under scrutiny as the Dublin side had 17 players on the pitch.
Malachy O'Rourke on Kilmacud extra players: 'I just think we'll accept we got beat on the day'
The Derry champions lost out by two points in Croke Park.
Kilmacud make amends to hold on against Glen and claim All-Ireland glory
The Dublin champions ran out two-point victors.
Galway and Wexford claim Walsh Cup wins, Derry beat Tyrone to lift Dr McKenna Cup title
Here’s how this evening’s pre-season provincial GAA action unfolded.
Derry's Glen reach historic first All-Ireland final after showdown with Moycullen
A final against Dublin’s Kilmacud Crokes awaits.
Last year
2022
Progress at five peace wall sites in Northern Ireland
Work is ongoing to reduce or remove the walls which were built to separate communities during the Troubles.
PSNI investigating claim Arm na Poblachta responsible for Derry security alert
A “viable explosive decide” was left in a hijacked vehicle outside Waterside police station in Derry on Sunday, 20 November.
Man arrested under Terrorism Act as part of investigation into Derry security alert
The PSNI said the arrest is part of the investigation into a vehicle hijacking and subsequent security alert in the city.
PSNI say object left at Derry police station thought to be a hoax was 'explosive device'
A major security operation began on Sunday night when the device was found in a hi-jacked car left at the station
PSNI say suspected bomb outside police station was hoax 'made to look like a car bomb'
Hi-jackers left a fake bomb in the car, the PSNI said.
Malachy O'Rourke's Glen come good in exciting clash after Canavan class inspired Errigal
A four-point win for the Derry champions.
Arson attack on Orange Hall condemned and being investigated as a hate crime
The incident occurred at an Orange Hall near Magherafelt yesterday.