Prayers with our neighbours in Donegal this evening following the tragic events unfolding in Creeslough
Thinking of everyone affected by the gas explosion at the Applegreen Station
Mayor Derry Strabane
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Mayor Derry Strabane
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Cllr Grace Uí Niallais
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- I will be writing to the British SoS Shailesh Vara asking him to reverse his decision to grant a PII Certificate to conceal information into the case of 💙Noah Donohue 💙 I stand with Fiona Donohue and her family in their campaign for justice and truth. #JusticeForNoahDonohoe
- It’s been such a sad weekend for the Northwest - our hearts 💔are sore for the victims of Creeslough tragedy. I’ll be opening a Book of Condolence at the Guildhall tomorrow Monday at 3pm & a candlelit vigil 🕯at 8pm to send a message of love & support at this time.🙏🏻
- Today I wrote to @taylorswift13 to ask her to come and visit Derry during her trip to Ireland! We are proud to call Taylor a Derry Girl and are hugely excited to extend this invitation to her to help her trace her ancestral journey. C'mon let's see if we can make this happen!
- It was an honour to welcome Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza to the Guildhall this week and to hear more about his remarkable story documenting the war in Gaza. Motaz has done so much to raise awareness of the terrible atrocities taking place. Images by Molly Martin.
- Good luck to the @TyroneGAALive senior footballers and supporters ahead of their crunch All Ireland Final clash with Mayo at Croke Park tomorrow Full story: bit.ly/3hEqMwL
- My deepest sympathies are with the family and friends of veteran journalist and campaigner Nell McCafferty, who passed away today. Nell was a committed & passionate advocate for civil rights, and a strong voice for women everywhere - tinyurl.com/mr3msydm
- Brilliant to welcome the man of the moment Joe Hill to the Parlour following his dare devil roller skate down Waterloo Street on Sunday night Joe confirmed to me that his pint remained intact following his descent in testing conditions ☔️🍺
- What an absolutely amazing day for Derry. Well done to Ruaidhri and the boys on a resounding victory 👏👏 You have done us all proud ❤and we can't wait to welcome you home tomorrow evening for a proper heroes' welcome.🔴⚪️
00:00 - This is a dark day for the people of Derry following a senseless and violent death on our streets Lyra was a bright, intelligent and articulate writer with a witty, warm and fun loving personality I will open a book of condolence for the public at 1pm today in the Guildhall
- I paid my respects to all those from our city and island who were killed at the Battle of the Somme. As a Mayor for All, I will reach out to everyone in Derry & Strabane regardless of background or tradition. I will work to build a better future.
- Delighted to inform Full Council that I am to light up the Council offices in rainbow colours next month to mark the 2nd anniversary of the death of young journalist Lyra McKee. I am also going to write to all other local Councils asking them to join in celebrating Lyra’s life.
- Congratulations to everyone at Derry GAA on their Ulster SFC final win over Donegal 🏆 An immense performance and a special day for all involved 👏🏻
