A trilingual documentary (English, Gaeilge and Arabic) filmed in 2004 by award-winning Donegal filmmaker Sonia Nic Giolla Easbuig. Through powerful interviews with young people, political leaders, medics and others on the streets of Gaza and the occupied West Bank city of Jenin, it tells the story of the people and Read more…
Superheroes, Assemble! The kids' run is back and bigger than ever! Children can dress as their favourite superheroes and run 1K from Free Derry Corner. Registration opens at 6pm at the Gasyard Centre and costs £2 per child. Parents are welcome to run alongside or cheer at the finish line.
A highlight of the local summer road race calendar, the Jog in the Bog brings hundreds of runners through the streets of the Bogside. Entry is £15 and includes refreshments and a special edition O'Neills t-shirt for the first 300 registered. All proceeds support local mental health services. Register by Read more…
Féile presents a homecoming celebration of two of Derry’s most distinct musical talents, SOAK and Gemma Doherty, for an intimate performance in the unique venue of Orchard Cinema. The Mercury Prize-nominated artist Bridie Monds-Watson, better known as SOAK, began their musical journey aged 14 when they first wrote breakout track Read more…
Trojan’s YCG & Surestart Edenballymore present a fun introduction to football skills. The session is play based and specifically designed for confident walkers aged from 18 months to 4 years. A light snack & water will be provided.
FREE Women’s Well-Being Taster Session! A relaxing, uplifting morning focused on boosting your mental and physical wellness in a beautiful setting. Limited to 10 spaces. To reserve your spot or learn more, email: [email protected]
Explore nature’s wonders in this fun, educational session for young enthusiasts! Discover local wildlife, habitats, and ways to protect our planet - all outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 15 spaces, so book early! Email [email protected] to book or learn more. FREE.
Historian Dr Cormac Moore joins former Derry Journal editor Pat McArt to discuss his new book, The Irish Boundary Commission: ‘The Root of All Evil’. One hundred years on, Moore illuminates the Boundary Commission’s momentous failure and its lasting, catastrophic consequences for the entire island of Ireland.
‘Grace Will Lead Me Home’, chronicles Seamus Kennedy’s journey from Donegal to London in the 1980s, when Ireland faced high unemployment, mass emigration, and political violence. It paints a vivid picture of emigrant struggles—searching for work and accommodation. Interwoven are moments of love and loss, capturing the quest for stability, Read more…
Join us as we open our time capsule, which was sealed in the Rath Mór Centre back in 1998! Explore the items inside to get a glimpse of the past. Then, help us refill the time capsule with present-day items before it’s locked again until Summer 2050!