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Derry Death Notices - Sunday, April 19, 2026
Latest Derry obituaries and death notices The following deaths have occurred:- • James Boyle, 21 Beechwood Park, Strathfoyle • Winifred (Winnie) Brolly (née McGuinness), 14 Larch Road, Glack • Lynne Devenney (née Wilson), 4 Crawford Square, Limavady • John Gerald Devine (Mór), 127 Slieve...
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Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer named
Historian Anna Keay, whose most celebrated book is about Britain’s republican period, has been confirmed as Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer. Ms Keay will be able to talk to members of the royal family and the late Queen’s friends and household when researching the book, and she will h...
Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer named
Historian Anna Keay, whose most celebrated book is about Britain’s republican period, has been confirmed as Queen Elizabeth II’s official biographer. Ms Keay will be able to talk to members of the royal family and the late Queen’s friends and household when researching the book, and she will h...
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Zhao Xintong kicks off World Championship defence by edging past Liam Highfield
Zhao Xintong made a scrappy start to his Halo World Snooker Championship defence before putting away qualifier Liam Highfield 10-7 at the Crucible. Zhao triumphed in Sheffield a year ago but was at risk of following in the footsteps of Luca Brecel and Kyren Wilson, who fell at the first hurdle when ...
Michael Carrick revels in Manchester United’s hard-fought win at Chelsea
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Michael Carrick revels in Manchester United’s hard-fought win at Chelsea
Michael Carrick said he lives for moments like Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as his side took a huge step towards qualifying for the Champions League. Matheus Cunha struck the winner in the first half with United’s only shot on target as they moved 10 points clear o...
LATEST: Garda parking plan issued for fans travelling to Tipp v Cork at Semple Stadium
Map shows designated parking zones as Gardaí outline matchday traffic measures Parking plans for Sunday’s Munster Hurling Championship clash between Tipperary and Cork have been set out, as authorities prepare for a sizable influx of supporters to Semple Stadium. In a guidance issued online, ...
Daire McDaid lands 1-13 as Division 1 champions Termon topple Naomh Muire
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Zhao Xintong kicks off World Championship defence by edging past Liam Highfield
Zhao Xintong made a scrappy start to his Halo World Snooker Championship defence before putting away qualifier Liam Highfield 10-7 at the Crucible. Zhao triumphed in Sheffield a year ago but was at risk of following in the footsteps of Luca Brecel and Kyren Wilson, who fell at the first hurdle when ...
PREVIEW: Laois footballers face Kildare with Leinster semi-final spot on the line in Newbridge
Winner advances to clash with Meath or Westmeath in two weeks Laois will head to Cedral St Conleth’s Park in Newbridge on Sunday afternoon knowing a significant step up in intensity awaits as they face Kildare in the Leinster Senior Football Championship quarter-final. Confidence in the Laois...
Housing a basic need, not an investment vehicle – Zarah Sultana
Zarah Sultana has said housing “is not an investment vehicle, it is a basic human need” after tabling a parliamentary motion to “ban MPs from being landlords”. Speaking to National Housing Demonstration protesters demanding better council housing and rent controls, the Your Party MP said: ...
Latest north-west London arson attack probed as antisemitic hate crime
Police are treating the latest arson attack in north-west London as an antisemitic hate crime. Members of the Jewish community have been urged to “remain calm” as counter-terror police investigate it alongside a series of similar incidents. There have been “online claims of responsibility” f...
Inside Track: One time hopefuls, Louth go into the championship as champions
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Talented young Longford boxer Andrew Nugent wins his second All-Ireland title
St Mel’s College student Andrew Nugent won his second All-Ireland Youths Boxing title on Friday night at the National Stadium in Dublin. Andrew, who is affiliated to the Olympic Mullingar Boxing Club, came up against two time Irish champion Jonathan McDonagh from the Avona Boxing club Dublin. Andr...
Public warned not to approach ‘dangerous’ man as police seek him urgently
The public have been warned not to approach a “dangerous” missing man who police are urgently searching for. Grant McKinnon was last seen in Cardowan Road, Glasgow, at 4am on Saturday morning, the same time police were called to the “suspicious” death of a woman in the area. Police Scotland ...
Downing Street rallies behind Starmer as he is expected to face ‘judgment day’
Downing Street has rallied to defend Sir Keir Starmer as he is expected to face a crunch week in his premiership following the latest twists in the scandal over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador. Senior Government figures told the Guardian newspaper that the Prime Minister is facing ...
'It’s all on the line now next Saturday evening'- Laois' Tommy Fitzgerald after Carlow loss
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Map shows designated parking zones as Gardaí outline matchday traffic measures Parking plans for Sunday’s Munster Hurling Championship clash between Tipperary and Cork have been set out, as authorities prepare for a sizable influx of supporters to Semple Stadium. In a guidance issued online, ...
LATEST: Garda parking plan issued for fans travelling to Tipp v Cork at Semple Stadium
Map shows designated parking zones as Gardaí outline matchday traffic measures Parking plans for Sunday’s Munster Hurling Championship clash between Tipperary and Cork have been set out, as authorities prepare for a sizable influx of supporters to Semple Stadium. In a guidance issued online, ...
PHOTOS: Willie Smith Jnr celebrates his 21st birthday in Dundalk's Lisdoo
Willie Smith Jnr enjoyed his 21st birthday party with friends and family Click the 'Next >' arrow above or 'Next Story' below to go through the gallery Willie Smith Jnr celebrated his 21st birthday with family and friends in the Lisdoo in Dundalk recently. Out photographer Arthur Kinahan was ...