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Special commemorative edition published today dedicated to the families and the people of Derry who stood with them. Available in shops and to order internationally. #BloodySunday50 - We Remember Still.
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Tomorrow the Derry Journal will publish a special commemorative edition to mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. Available in shops across Ireland or to order by post across the world now via:
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The Derry Journal Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary edition is on the final shortlist of the HoldtheFrontPage Front Page of the Year award. The 'Journal' is the only Irish paper on the shortlist. You can vote here:
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Senior figures in Ireland and Britain praise Derry Girls for providing education on Good Friday Agreement
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Thank you to everyone who voted. This one is for the people of #Derry : Derry Journal Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary edition named Front Page of the Year
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Derry couple become dads to the first baby born through surrogacy completely in the north
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#DerryGirls mural by #UV art really beginning to come to life.
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John Hume’s family to gift Nobel, Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prizes to people of Derry
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Bloody Sunday 50: ‘How many brothers do you have?’ ‘I have two.’ ‘You have only one now.’ Leo Young reflects on the loss of his brother John Young, gunned down by British paratroopers with 13 others on January 30, 1972.
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NEWS | Derry's James McClean and wife Erin pay for six homeless people to stay in Derry hotel for a few nights.
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4 years
Eoin Ó Broin calls for high speed #rail from #Derry to Dublin that would take 1.5hrs
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Sinn Féin candidate Pádraig Delargy with his proud mother Mary at the count centre in Magherafelt. Hearing indications he will exceed the quota by a margin and will top the poll. #AE2022 #AE22 #Foyle
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6 years
NEWS | Shane Duffy told Brighton 'no' when they asked him to remove tribute to Martin McGuinness on social media. Read more at:
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Shock after sudden death of @derrycityfc skipper Ryan McBride
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James McClean makes it one of the greatest days ever for young Ireland fan with cerebral palsy @FAIreland
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🗣️Being by James' side for his entire Ireland career has been a privilege Erin McClean says her husband James' final game for Ireland tonight will be a 'bittersweet occasion'
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A spectacular new mural of James McClean is beginning to take shape in Creggan. Looks class!
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"There is nothing to be ashamed of! Now that I have my official diagnosis, I'm proud of it." @LaticsOfficial and Ireland star James McClean explains reasons for bravely sharing his #autism diagnosis
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A Derry man, who was hospitalised and expected to die from alcohol addiction, is now helping and giving hope to others following an incredible recovery.
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Happy birthday to one of Derry's finest and greatest, John Hume, who celebrates turning 82 today.
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For those who have been asking about how to order postal copies of the print edition of the Derry Journal's Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary commomerative edition, here's how:
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Eamonn McCann: ‘The thing I can remember the most clearly was the silence’
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The Tricolour has been lowered to half mast at the Republican monument in the Bogside as a mark of respect to the late Martin McGuinness.
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Bloody Sunday Memorial service held in the Bogside
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Tributes paid to popular Derry teacher Sean O'Kane. RIP Sean. A great fellah who really cared about the boys and young men that he taught and mentored. He will be sorely missed by so many. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis
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Gerry Adams quoted Martin McGuinness’ statement that he was ‘so confident in his Irishness he had no desire to chip away at the Britishness of my neighbours’ in arguing for a united Ireland embracing all traditions.
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50 years on: 1972 march attendees recreate Civil Rights photo at Bloody Sunday march #BloodySunday50
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A senior politician has suggested making the final episode of ‘Derry Girls’ ‘enforced viewing’ in schools might help educate a younger generation about the Good Friday Agreement.
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John Kelly: ‘That was the 15th murder victim of Bloody Sunday - the murder of the truth’
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Bloody Sunday 50: ‘The days of second class citizenship and discrimination must be consigned to history’ - Mary Lou McDonald #BloodySunday50
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7 years
This photo captures the sheer scale of the crowds in #Derry for Martin McGuinness Follow our live blog:
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Altnagelvin no longer has any COVID-19 patients; SARS-CoV-19 occupancy now at 0%. Brilliant news.
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Derry City set for talks with Brandywell owners Derry and Strabane District Council with the potential to revert back to a grass pitch No.1 on the agenda says #derrycity chairman Philip O'Doherty #derry
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87 photographs of Derry City versus the greats: Barcelona 2003
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Well-known Derry shopkeeper Jim Barr got the surprise of his life recently when a remorseful mystery punter returned a decades old debt completely out of the blue!
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6 years
Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, this happens! #DerryGirls
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Derry City's Sadou Diallo says situation in #Gaza makes his 'heart boil' as he calls for immediate humanitarian aid for people of #Palestine 🗣️It goes beyond religion. It's about being a human being. #derrycityfc
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Through a child’s eye - witnessing the aftermath of Bloody Sunday
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Derry 'the most generous city' according to crowdfunding firm GoFundMe
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Derry café offering free meals to school kids as cost-of-living crisis bites Some companies like to pay lip service to 'corporate social responsibility'. This is what one small, local business in Derry is doing. Bualadh bos.
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NEWS | It's official - work has started on Derry Girls the movie.
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"I destroyed everything.” Cliftonville defender Conor McDermott speaks for the first time about his gambling addiction which almost ruined his life @CMcDermott97 #gamblingaddiction #gamblingrehab
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#Coronavirus - James McClean donates essential supplies to most vulnerable amid #COVID19 fears
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As Joe Biden opens Ulster University's £350 million Belfast campus worth recalling a historic wrong inflicted on Derry - a precipitating factor in the civil rights movement. International commitment to 10k students at Magee yet to be fulfilled.
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Veteran civil rights leader Ivan Cooper has died. RIP Ivan. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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"They adore you and it's been the privilege of my life watching you be their daddy." WATCH: Erin McClean delivers heart-warming speech to Ireland's seventh centurion James McClean
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4 years
Beautiful gesture by Irish international James McClean who sends grieving four year-old twins to Disneyland @Disney @Disneyland2go @DisneyStudios @derrycityfc @stokecity
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Derry Journal
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DERRY JOURNAL Editorial : MICA homeowners deserve no less than 100% #micaredress
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Derry & Strabane Council Election 2023: Caitlin Deeney tops poll in Waterside, Sinn Féin may take two seats for first time #le23 #le2023 #election23 #derry #strabane
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Another strong performance from Sinn Féin. Caitlin Deeney smashes the quota in Waterside. Her transfers should see election of running mate Christopher Jackson at next stage. #Le23 #Le2023 #derry #Strabane #Waterside
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Dublin allocates €44.5m of Shared Island Fund to expand Ulster University’s Derry campus at Magee College
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REVEALED! Derry City's proposed new North Terrace at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium will hold almost 3,000 supporters! @derrycityfc #derrycity
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Just announced: Christy Moore, Matt Molloy, Mary Courtney and Damien Dempsey to feature in Martin McGuinness birthday tribute this weekend - Details:
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James McClean tells Derry City chairman he's 'willing to talk' after fuelling rumours of a return to his hometown club #derrycity #wigan #Ireland
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John Hume, the man, the legend and Ireland's greatest! #RIPJohnHume #ThankYouJohnHume
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Ruaidhri Higgins reflects on 'hardest week of my life' following tragic death of his brother Kevin but Derry City boss admits he got a 'massive lift' when walking through gates of Brandywell Stadium tonight #derrycity @derrycityfc
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A special edition of the Derry Journal today in tribute to a man who has shaped our city and our country. John Hume RIP.
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He provided a light through the darkness and provided a compass through the tempest of the Troubles. His secret? His 'Derryness'. His experience of this city and his empathy for this city and his sense of change that needed to happen.
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Sobering message on Free Derry Wall today #Palestine #Gaza #Derry #Ireland
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RIP John. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam
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We're on our way round! But it's not page 5. Check page 4 of tomorrow's paper! #DerryGirls
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#Foyle Ciara Ferguson elected. #AE2022 #AE22
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Folks, thanks to everyone who supported the Derry Journal and voted for our Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary edition in the HoldtheFrontPage Front Page of the Year award. We understand voting has closed and the result will be announced in due course. #NEVERFORGET
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Bloody Sunday 50: Journal photos from 1972 and 1997
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WATCH: James McClean completes Navy Seal's gruelling 48 hour running challenge to provide new kits for youth football team @trojansycg @davidgoggins #derrycityfc @FAIreland @stokecity #scfc
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DONE DEAL! Michael Duffy to follow Patrick McEleney back to Derry City at the end of the season #derrycityfc
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Massive Irish unity referendum banner unfurled under Derry Walls and at Grianán of Aileach
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Incredible! #Derry icon Danny Quigley set to make history as 10th of 10 IronMans over 10 days under way
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WATCH: ‘We Shall Overcome’... Bloody Sunday march on 50th anniversary #BloodySunday50
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Congratulations James McClean and wife Erin who are expecting their fourth child. @Erineyy @FAIreland @derrycityfc @LaticsOfficial
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Elated #Derry IronMan Danny Quigley: ‘From the bottom of my heart to the blisters on my feet, thank you’
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As James McClean hones in on 100 caps some of his nearest and dearest explain how much it means to the Ireland winger 🗣️"James will never retire from Ireland, Ireland will have to retire him." 🗣️He's the proudest Irish man ever! It does my head in."
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As the final count for Derg is confirmed, it's six for six across Sperrin and Derg for Sinn Féin as the party sees all its candidates for both wards elected to #Derry City & #Strabane District Council
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Derry City manager Declan Devine carries the coffin of popular and much loved supporter Hugh Curran who is laid to rest this morning #RAWA #derrycityfc @derrycityfc
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Eoin Toal's move to Bolton imminent confirms Derry City boss Ruaidhri Higgins tonight as he's left out of squad for Finn Harps derby #bwfc #bolton #wanderers
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Derry Girls writer Lisa McGee nominated for Freedom of the City #DerryGirls
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John Duddy, the nephew of the first person murdered on Bloody Sunday Jackie Duddy, and his wife Grainne will be reading Richard Norton-Taylor’s ‘Bloody Sunday: Scenes from the Saville Enquiry’ at the Irish Arts Centre in New York to mark #BloodySunday50
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The United Kingdom is coming to an end - Eastwood
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Joe Kennedy ‘really impressed’ by Derry, told of need for investment and expanded Magee
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"It gave me that extra edge and motivation to do whatever I want in my life. You don’t know what’s going to happen and that’s one thing I’ll take from that night." - Josh Daniels explains how personal tragedy made him stronger #Shrewsbury #derrycityfc
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Basque separatists paint Free Derry tribute in autonomous commune in country's capital
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Tomorrow we will have a special edition of the Derry Journal newspaper in honour of a man whose compassion, vision and determination rallied a city and a region to a cause which has helped ease suffering and provide respite, care and comfort for countless people. R.I.P. Dr. Tom.
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WATCH: President of #Ireland Michael D. Higgins’ address on Bloody Sunday 50th Anniversary, #Derry #BloodySunday50
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Derry’s Cathedral bells to toll 14 times today at time shooting started on Bloody Sunday #BloodySunday50
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Bloody Sunday 50: Jeremy Corbyn speaks of admiration for families' dignity and resilience
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Top marks for this!☃️
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Phil Coulter & Damian McGinty to launch Ryan McBride Foundation as family celebrate late Derry City captain’s life
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50 years ago today the British Army claimed their first civilian victims in Derry in Seamus Cusack and Desmond Beattie. The establishment said they were armed. The independent Gifford tribunal found they were not. The 'Journal' marks the anniversary tomorrow.
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RIP Dr. Tom McGinley. A genuine Derry legend. Condolences to his family and friends. Thanks for everything Tom. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
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IN PICTURES: The Derry Journal archive from time of Bloody Sunday 1972 #BloodySunday50
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DERRY GIRLS REVIEW: 'Jamie-Lee O’Donnell’s cheeky, hard as nails, techno queen Michelle, could become for the 90s what Shannon Purser’s Barb has for the 80s in ‘Stranger Things.’ #DerryGirls #Channel4 Read more at:
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NEWS | ‘Thank you for saving my life’ - Derry man out for walk with wife leaps into Foyle to help stranger spotted in the water.
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Derry Girls star Jamie-Lee helps honour young Care Leavers for their achievements #DerryGirls Read more at:
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