# derry (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover derry. Page: Feed: --- ## [Heroic effort needed to catch Clark - McIlroy](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/c0m7mrp9pd7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-23 · BBC News_ Rory McIlroy shoots a five-under-par 65 to move into a share of second place after three rounds of the BMW Championship in St Louis. ## [Crew honoured after 14 fishermen rescued from stricken boat](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ekgpdyv9po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-23 · BBC News_ The French fishing vessel Fastnet was stranded on rocks in County Kerry, having suffered engine failure while leaving Dingle Harbour. ## ['My skin makes me unique and I'm learning to embrace it'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg376jexd1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-23 · BBC News_ Laura Kelly, 28, was born with congenital melanocytic naevus (CMN) and underwent 14 operations as a baby. ## [Fear and fallout three months on from Northern Ireland's race riots](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0ej0edzddjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-22 · BBC News_ Northern Ireland saw consecutive nights of violence following a knife attack - but how are victims faring now? ## [Could Brooks be Crusaders' next Scottish sensation?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c0kmkg047dxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-22 · BBC News_ BBC Sport NI considers whether Adam Brooks can be Crusaders' next top Scottish striker after his hat-trick against Portadown on Saturday. ## ['We share what we do with love' - Mela festival celebrates 20th anniversary](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz64zlv5j10o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-22 · BBC News_ The nine-day celebration will see food, music, dance and arts from a range of different cultures. ## [Two men arrested after stabbing in Newtownabbey](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyjy48989lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-22 · BBC News_ Police were called to Glenville Park at around 08:25 BST on Saturday. ## [Tributes paid to 'giant' of Irish traditional music scene](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyeyl9l9y3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-22 · BBC News_ Eithne Vallely, who was 81, was originally from Donegal, but had lived for decades in Armagh. ## [What next for Ulster Unionist Party after turbulent week?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8702zl42no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-22 · BBC News_ From the outside looking in there is much to discuss, some of it not good from the party's point of view. ## [The 'hidden gem' offering a place to grow, connect and heal](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgr7p2p9zzxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-22 · BBC News_ Annadale Community Garden Group is one of four groups or individuals in the running for this year's Make a Difference Awards NI. ## [Never miss a game (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XSWvFdHiOR9Y) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Follow any team; get an hour and one-minute web and email reminders. ## [I was being treated for dehydration - when suddenly I couldn't move](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx81qwnd8zo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-22 · BBC News_ An MRI scan confirmed that Carmel McConnellogue had Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) while she was in hospital being treated for a separate condition. ## [“We still have a chance” – Purse encouraged by Waterford display](https://www.sligorovers.com/rovers-and-waterford-draw-at-the-showgrounds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rovers-and-waterford-draw-at-the-showgrounds) _2026-08-21 · David Goulden · Sligo Rovers_ David Goulden at the Showgrounds Match day sponsor: Sligo Junction, Collooney. Match ball sponsor: DPD Logistics, Sligo. Darren Purse believes his Sligo Rovers side have what it takes to still avoid the drop following Friday’s stalemate with Waterford at the Showgrounds. The point, coupled with Drogheda’s loss to St Pat’s, means Rovers cut the gap to \[…\] ## [Day marking victims of terrorist attacks recognises 'my brother's life mattered'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg65yx22eyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ The UK's first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism has been held in London. ## [Vigil held for four people injured in M9 crash](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czjlr0xzl92o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ It is believed the injured family were travelling to the airport to go on holiday when the crash happened. ## ['Party leader has given me no red lines' - new health minister Robbie Butler](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgw238wgp0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Robbie Butler was announced as the new health minister after his predecessor quit over a policy row with party leader Jon Burrows. ## [Accelerant poured on house in arson attack](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cz97dvz3gv8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ The incident happened in the Halliday's Road area shortly before 22:00 BST on Thursday. ## [Rare disease drug Tavneos recalled in Republic of Ireland](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5ye1lz0l85o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Tavneos is used to treat adults with severe and rare autoimmune diseases which cause inflammation of the blood vessels. ## [Fans and stars gather for Jimmy Cricket's funeral](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20eqzyvp6ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Mourners, including comic Freddie Davis, wore bow ties, hats and fingerless gloves in tribute. ## [From Zuckerberg to Irons - why do the wealthy buy Irish castles?](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx75gg8rpxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg purchased Strancally Castle in County Waterford. ## [It was my parents' dream home, now it has to be demolished](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpq8083j79vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Thousands of homes in the Republic of Ireland, mostly in counties Donegal, Clare, Limerick, Mayo and Sligo are affected by the defective blocks. ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EkbD6qeihJkn) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [Jail for speeding driver found hiding in bin](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqjx5wx1g50o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Caolan Harkin, 23, of Rosses Gate in Derry, was initially spotted by police driving at 84mph on the Glenshane Road ## [How one man and his sheepdog are heading to the world cup](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98v04061jlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ A County Tyrone sheepdog trainer will represent Ireland at an international competition next month. ## [NI saw largest rise in disposable income of any UK region](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g31gqp6q2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ The figures estimate the amount of money that people have for spending or saving after they have paid taxes and received benefits. ## [Student teachers not eligible for £20,000 support feel 'disheartened'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c77gp7jr72jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-21 · BBC News_ Student teachers at St Mary's University College want the same financial support as those due to start their courses. ## [The teen entrepreneur transforming farm management](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2r9gxp3xgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ The app was designed to give farmers more time with their families by making the business more manageable. ## [TikTok declines invite to discuss dangerous driving videos](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78g21ejk9go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ Thre social media company was asked to attend to discuss "content that glorifies irresponsible or illegal activity". ## [“We need to start picking up three points” – Match preview: Waterford at home](https://www.sligorovers.com/match-preview-waterford-at-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=match-preview-waterford-at-home) _2026-08-20 · David Goulden · Sligo Rovers_ Sligo Rovers boss Darren Purse says his team will give everything they can in their efforts to take three points from Friday night’s crucial game with Waterford, in what is to date, the biggest night of the season for the Bit O’Red. Match night sponsor for this game, moved to Friday at 8pm for coverage on Virgin \[…\] ## [No time for new minister to fix health service warns top doctor](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cddj83g54lvo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ Doctors have warned that there has been an "abject failure of workforce planning". ## [Butler under 'no illusions' about scale of new job as health minister](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c235dd7z7m3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ The Lagan Valley MLA is a former UUP deputy leader and has twice considered running for leadership, only to withdraw at the last moment. ## [Farm defends Titanic-themed ride after backlash](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceqe37zrw2xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ A fruit farm says it is keeping the memory of the 1912 disaster alive. ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HkISGciZdV9o) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Man dies following fire in flat](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8xgyw717yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service was called to the fire in the Galliagh area on Wednesday afternoon. ## [Almost third of GCSE pupils awarded top A\* and A grades](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c86nz0dp6p1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ Overall results in Northern Ireland in 2026 were relatively similar to those in 2025, which had been predicted. ## [What to do if you didn't get the exam results you wanted](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cedj78g5x5vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-20 · BBC News_ Some pupils feel like failing an exam means having failed as a person, according to one school counsellor. ## ['Tough road back' to PGA Tour from LIV - McIlroy](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/c70gp9j4x2do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ Rory McIlroy feels it could be a "tough road back" to the PGA Tour for those players currently signed up to LIV Golf. ## [Daughter of man killed by partner hopes campaign will encourage men to seek help](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3v04yyed9do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ Shannon McIlwaine's dad Tony Browne was murdered by his girlfriend in 2022. ## [Health bodies back Nesbitt following resignation](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98vzjyz58do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ Mike Nesbitt resigned as health minister amid a row with the UUP leader Jon Burrows. ## [Former nuclear bunker now home to more than a million government files](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3qxjj717no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ Historic environment records are being stored in what used to be an emergency hub in case of a nuclear bomb. ## [Average NI house price now above £200,000](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8xg2wj173o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ The average price of an NI house is above £200,000 for the first time since the property crash of the late 2000s. ## [Driver denies causing father of five's death by dangerous driving](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c330x1gy150o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ Father-of-five Daniel Lavelle died at the scene of the collision in Lisnaskea almost two years ago. ## [Mike Nesbitt resigns as health minister amid row with UUP leader](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgvyg60g3no?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ The decision comes following a clash between the pair over withdrawing emergency general surgery services from Causeway Hospital. ## [Overhaul for Belfast cranes ahead of major contract](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cedj7je0zlzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ It is part of an investment of almost £100m as Harland & Wolff's Spanish owners prepare it for a major defence contract. ## ['To lose two leaders is careless' - Wilde takes on Nesbitt v Burrows](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yvn3k63rzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ BBC News NI health and political correspondents provide analysis on the row between Mike Nesbitt and his UUP leader Jon Burrows and what it means. ## [Safety barrier at derelict building an 'absolute eyesore'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9806x2g6pko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-19 · BBC News_ The metal fencing has closed off a section over the footpath on Donegall Street and limited part of it to a single lane of traffic. ## [Move to scrap German at GCSE and A-level described as 'short-sighted'](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cevmww1ejr3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC News_ The Northern Ireland exams board CCEA says the subjects will not be offered from the end of the decade. ## ['A Derry classic': Chicken Box takes centre stage at Rose of Tralee](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp8e00jgd2ko?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC News_ Derry Rose Cará Hamilton demonstrated how to make the dish during the Rose Of Tralee on Monday. ## [Two taken to hospital with serious injuries after crash](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1m1vdyprxeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC News_ Two people have been seriously injured in a two-vehicle collision on the N13 in Burt, County Donegal. ## [Darren Purse reacts as Rovers drawn with Waterford in Men’s FAI Cup](https://www.sligorovers.com/darren-purse-reacts-as-rovers-drawn-with-waterford-in-mens-fai-cup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=darren-purse-reacts-as-rovers-drawn-with-waterford-in-mens-fai-cup) _2026-08-18 · David Goulden · Sligo Rovers_ Sligo Rovers have been paired with Waterford in the Club Orange Men’s FAI Cup quarter-final, at the draw which took place at FAI headquarters in Dublin on Tuesday. Rovers will be the away team and will travel the lengthy journey to the RSC for the third time this season to face the Blues, who we take on \[…\] ## [The 'fiddly and frustrating' work removing 10,000 coins from Giant's Causeway columns](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4g3qyypdmyo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC News_ Conservationists remove the equivalent of 10,000 coins that had been wedged into the Giant's Causeway's pillars. ## [Officers told not to pursue car on wrong side of motorway, says police body](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj036d6vj09o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-18 · BBC News_ The Garda Representative Association said officers were given a command to "disengage" with the car after it took "evasive action". ## [Cliftonville members vote in favour of TIG takeover](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx2lzqdxvn1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) _2026-08-17 · BBC News_ The future of Cliftonville is now settled as members have voted in favour of a takeover by the Toronto Investment Group \[TIG\] following a long-running saga.