Irish guitar legend Johnny Fean has died at the age of 71. He has been described as the ‘guitar hero’…
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The Script guitarist Mark Sheehan sadly dies
Mark Sheehan, the co-founder and guitarist of Irish rock band The Script, has sadly died. The 46-year-old died in hospital…
Top British agent Freddie ‘Stakeknife’ Scappaticci dies
The British double agent Freddie Scappaticci who penetrated the heart of the Provisional IRA has died. The 77-year-old died earlier…
Sadness at passing of Derry GAA great Jim McKeever
There is sadness at the passing of Derry GAA legend and great sportsman Jim McKeever. Jim was aged 92. A…
Strabane and Lifford mourn loss of much loved retired teacher
The border towns of Strabane and Lifford are mourning the passing of a much loved retired teacher in Anne Meade.…
Derry PE teacher Caina Healey ‘full of life’, mourners told
The Requiem Mass has been held today, Friday, March 24, 2023, for a Derry PE teacher who was killed in…
Tributes paid at passing of Derry-born barrister Ivor McAteer
Tributes have been paid to leading Derry-born barrister Ivor McAteer KC who passed away suddenly on Monday, March 20. Mr…
Former Derry city player Declan McDowell sadly passes away
FORMER Derry City FC captain Declan McDowell has sadly passed away. A family notice reads: “We regret to inform you…
Highly regarded Derry journalist’s life touched many people, funeral hears
A highly regarded Derry-born journalist touched the lives of many people, his funeral has heard. Brian Hutton, 46, died suddenly…
SDLP Leader to attend Queen’s state funeral
SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood will attend the state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II today, Monday, September 19. The Foyle will…