Education

Mrs. Joyce Logue, vice-chair, Review of the RE Core Syllabus (second from right) and Hollybush PS principal Feargal Friel at the Stormont Education Committee. Also pictured are Francine Walls, St Patrick's College, Maghera and Professor Noel Purdy, chair of the Review of the RE Core Syllabus.

Joyce Logue proud of ‘pluralistic’ draft RE syllabus

Janis Scallon, Director of Further Education, DfE, Barra Best MC, Geri Martin and Gary Rutherford Honorary Award winners, and Dr. Catherine O'Mullan, NWRC.

Gary Rutherford and Geri Martin recognised by NWRC with honorary awards

DCFC footballers, Brandon Fleming & James Olayinka
pre-Cup final visit to Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics) : .

Cuairt réaltaí Cathair Dhoire ar Ghaelscoil Éadain Mhóir

Pictured are pupils from Ms Masterton's Primary 1 Class, St. Columba's Primary School, Newbuildings.

My First Class: Primary 1 pupils 2026

Magee College

Magee numbers expected to hit record 6,750 – a 27% hike since 2024: Archibald

DCFC players pre-Cup final visit to Ardnashee School & College. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

PHOTOS: Derry City players visit Ardnashee school as build up to FAI Cup Final

Alanna Rafferty pictured at the NWRC graduation ceremony in the Millennium Forum. : .

31 brilliant photographs from North West Regional College graduation ceremony

From left, DUP Alderman Niree McMorris, SDLP Councillor Martin Reilly, St. Columba's Principal Tina Lyons, Chair of the Board of Governors Gareth McFadden and PTA head Orla Ferguson.

St. Columba’s PS head Tina Lyons ‘deeply touched’ by save the school campaign

Members of the Heron Energy team pictured with staff and students from Ulster University’s Engineering programmes at the Derry (Magee) campus.

Derry renewable energy students hear Industry insights from Heron Energy

DCFC pre-Cup final visit to Longtower PS Patrick McClean and Tyler Smith. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

Derry City visit Long Tower P.S. ahead of FAI Cup Final

From left, DUP Alderman Niree McMorris, SDLP Councillor Martin Reilly, St. Columba's Principal Tina Lyons, Chair of the Board of Governors Gareth McFadden and PTA head Orla Ferguson.

Campaigners urge Givan to refuse St. Columba’s PS closure in Newbuildings

Colum Eastwood MP and Colr. Catherine McDaid meeting with school representatives.

Road safety review outside schools welcomed

Heart of Foyle volunteers with pupils from St Paul's Primary School in Galliagh.

Heart of Foyle shares life-saving skills with Derry schoolchildren

Derry City player Christy Grogan and senior coach Niall McGinn visiting St. Anne’s PS in the run up to their FAI Cup final against Waterford. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)

IN PICTURES: Derry City FC visit St Anne's PS ahead of FAI Cup final

Mayor Grace Uí Niallais celebrates with Chapel Road Primary School on winning Primary School of the Year- County Derry and School Support Staff Member of the Year award at the Local Women Magazine Education Awards, included in the photo is Derek McCallion, award recipient, and Principal Ciara Barrett.(Photos-Kerrie Quinn, nwpresspics)

Double celebration for Chapel Road PS at Education Awards

Derry City Football Player Kevin dos Santos is the special guest for Rosemount Primary Schools Red & White Day.(Photos-Kerrie Quinn, nwpresspics)

IN PICS: Kevin Dos Santos meets Red and White army fans
Derry player Kevin Dos Santos paid a special visit to Rosemount Primary School this week to meet young Red and White army fans as part of a tour of primary schools ahead of the FAI Cup final.
Kerrie Quinn

Playwright Gary Breslin taking time out at the Millennium Forum before last week's world premiere of 'The Body of Bobby.' (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Gary’s debut play ‘The Body of Bobby’ achieves sell-out world premiere

St. Eugene's new Principal, Mrs. Aine Deane pictured with P1 pupils. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

New Principal for St. Eugene’s P.S.

John Chambers

John graduates with First Class honours

Dr Kathryn Harkin.

Derry AI expert appointed Visiting Professor at Ulster University

Post-primary pupils from Derry and Strabane who took part in a highly successful Future Pathways Careers Event

Derry/Strabane post-primary pupils enjoy successful careers event

Health Minister Robbie Butler with nursing students at Magee College during a visit to the city on Wednesday last.

Robbie Butler inspired by nursing students during visit to Magee

Liz Kimmins on Lawrence Hill.

Householders around Magee College to be leafletted on residents’ parking.

Pearse Moore, Chief Executive at the Nerve Centre with Magazine Studios residential student Tiffany Gracias.

Former youth hostel transformed into Ulster Uni student accommodation

Councillor Grace Uí Niallais, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council; Oskar Blake (Lumen Christi College); Erin McGinley (Thornhill College); Lucie Hyndman (St Cecilia’s College); and Mary Blake, Vice Chair of the Board of Governors, St Columba’s Primary School.

Former St. Columba PS pupils speak eloquently against closure at democracy event

A Translink 212 service at the Foyle Street depot.

Extra 212 services put on as students and rail closures cause spike in demand

Mayor Grace Ui Niallais with at front are Karen Kyle, Mary Nelis, and at back Brighdin Deane, Declan Nelis, Aisling Coyle, Colleen Doherty, Caroline O'Hara, Jude MacNiallais, Jayne Quigg, Bob Quigley, Michelle Boyle and John Porter. (Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Mayor launches Donncha MacNiallais Bursary Award
Mayor Grace Ui Niallais was at Dove House Community Trust on Tuesday afternoon to launch the fifth annual Donncha Mac Niallais Bursary awards which will again see two scholarships awarded to primary and secondary pupils for a week-long paid trip to the Gaeltacht this summer.
Jim McCafferty

PhD researcher and registered nurse Fiona Halpin.

Magee researcher seeking older people’s and nurses’ views on ageing well

Professor Siobhan O'Neill, Professor of Mental Health Sciences at Ulster University, and Northern Ireland’s Mental Health Champion

New study shows peacebuilding fosters greater empathy, positive relationships

Professor Peter O’Hare is a member of the well-known O’Hare pharmacists’ family of Oakfield.

Peter to be honoured with Alumnus Illustrissimus Award

Pupils with Clare McMenamin (principal), Brendan McLaughlin (teacher), Rev Alasdair Rosborough and Rev Linda Hughes.

Harvest Festival bounty at Culmore Primary School for Foyle Foodbank

CUTTING THE CAKE. . . .The First Minister Michelle O'Neill cutting the cake with some of the pupils to mark the 70th Anniversary of Holy Child Primary School on Wednesday afternoon last. Included are Eamonn Broderick, CCMS, Grace Ui Niallais, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Bishop Michael Router, Bishop of Derry, Pat Concannon, Principal, Dr. Shauna Page, Chair, Board of Governors, Aine O''connor, Vice Principal and Fr. Daniel McFaul. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Michelle O’Neill praises Holy Child on 70 great years

Attendees at Ulster University’s Business Breakfast, .Connecting Talent, Innovation and Growth in the North West..

Over 70 businesses benefit from Ulster University funded placements

The Mayor Councillor Grace Uí Niallais pictured in St. Columba’s Primary School, Newbuildings, during her new storytelling initiative during which she reads to primary school pupils in schools across the council area. Picture Martin McKeown. 07.10.26

IN PICS: Mayor visits Derry primary schools

Principal of school closed due to leaks hopes to have pupils back on Monday

A View of the then Foyle College, Lawrence Hill.

Ulster University's oldest building: Our Space 92

Colum Eastwood MP and Councillor Catherine McDaid with school leadership and DfI officials.

Derry MP welcomes engagement on school traffic issues

From left to right: Chris Gallagher, Denis McLaughlin, Ethan and Patrick Kelly.

Meet the Derry volunteers keeping thousands safe

Magee College

McLaughlin asks how redundancy proposals can be reconciled with Magee expansion

Oakgrove Senior Prizegiving.

In pictures: Derry's Oakgrove Integrated College’s Senior Prizegiving

Lilian Seenoi-Barr

Letter to UU and Economy Minister around Magee expansion

GLENABBEY HUB RIBBON CUTTING. . . . .Nicola Mullan, Manager, Glenabbey Hub Manager cutting the ribbon to officially open the Glenabbey Hub on Friday last. Included from left are Leona Mullan, Surestart Shantallow Family Support Co-Ordinator, Lynn Connolly, Financial Inclusion Officer, Foyle Network Foundation and Jeannie Glenn, Support Worker. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

In pictures: Official opening of Glenabbey Early Years and Parenting Hub

Mums and sons at the St. Joseph's Boys School Annual. Year 8 Induction Mass on Thursday night. From left, Denise Crossan and son Braiden, Laura Carlyle and son Caleb and Ciara McDermott and son Se. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

Fr. Shaun wishes St. Joseph’s Boys’ School Year 8 cohort a fruitful journey

Derry's Guildhall.

Young people across Derry and Strabane invited to have their say at Guildhall

St. Joseph's Boys School Head Boy Ben Curran welcoming special guest and former student Mr. Chris O'Donnell, Principal, Limavady Grammar School to the Annual Senior Prizegiving on Thursday night last. Included are Mrs. Ciara Deane, Principal, Mr. Darren Currie, Senior Teacher, Mr. Gerry Beattie, Vice Principal and Mrs. Fiona Page, Senior Teacher. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

15 brilliant photographs from the St. Joseph’s Boys’ School Senior Prize-Giving

St Columba's Primary School.

Givan to be invited to visit St. Columba’s PS which is under threat of closure

Sinn Féin Councillor Emma McGinley.

Parents urged to warn children after reports of roof climbing at Holy Child P.S

Pictured at the Ulster University Students’ Union Freshers Fayre at the Magee Campus in Derry are (L-R): Caitlin Rose Lowry, studying Marketing; President of Ulster University Students’ Union, Lee Doran; Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald; Cathair O'Neill, studying Global Business Pathways and Méabh Nic Conaill Óig, studying Irish.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald welcomes students to Derry's Magee

Marie's philosophy is straightforward: 'menopause is serious, but talking about it doesn’t always have to be.'

Buncrana mum aims to break the silence around perimenopause

St. Columb's College students pictured at Friday night's Annual Formal. (Photos: Jim McCafferty Photography)

In photos: Derry St Columb's College Formal party 2026

Dominic Mullan, InterTradeIreland Innovation Boost Consultant, Michael O'Keefe CEO of Fijowave, Cathal Ferry, NWRC i4.0 Centre Manager and Fergal Meath, Software Engineering Manager pictured at the final Project Management Group (PMG) meeting in Dublin marking the conclusion of the 18-month project which focused on developing next-generation remote monitoring technology.

NWRC and Fijowave develop new remote monitoring technology

Dean McSherry, Ryan McGrory, Justin McCrea, Kateryna Makariuk, Amelie Gonzalez and Cassie Rose Grieve at Freshers at NWRC Strand Road.

IN PICTURES: Freshers at North West Regional College

SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin.

Where you live should not determine the opportunities available to you

Deputy Mayor Catherine McDaid at the ‘Last First Years’ back to Artillery Street! at the Playhouse with the former Thornhill pupils from the 1980–81 class — the final cohort to be educated in the building before the school closed its doors in June 1981.

IN PICS: Class of 1981 Thornhill College reunion

Thornhill Senior Choir performing at the Senior Prize-giving Ceremony

19 brilliant photos from Derry’s Thornhill College prize‑giving night

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