Recently added articles from Derry Journal (Derry, Northern Ireland):
Check Mates!
Dec 21, 2009 ... Chess has been a intrinsic part of St. Columb's College for years and has produced such champions as the Gillen brothers - Aiden and Stephen.<br/>Leon, was first introduced to chess by his uncle when he was eight.<br/>"I remember my uncle showing me how to play chess. I was instantly ...
First Derry badly hit by cut in grants.
Dec 21, 2009 ... One of three projects hit in Derry, First Derry Presbyterian Church will have to find another A[pounds sterling]110,000 before re-building work can start in the New Year.<br/><br/>The minister of First Derry, Dr.David Latimer says he's shocked and saddened that funding from the Built ...
It's good to be here.
Dec 21, 2009 ... "I am lucky to be alive" are the words Billy Page speaks when asked about his condition since he left hospital recently.<br/><br/>Five weeks ago the Sinn Fein councillor suffered a serious brain haemorrhage. Billy was given only hours to live but miraculously he pulled through and is up ...
Midfield duo linked with move back to Derry.
Dec 21, 2009 ... Sunday Journal sources claimed that there was a chance that both players could be back playing at the Brandywell next season.<br/><br/>In recent weeks, 25 year-old Higgins travelled to Scotland where he spent nearly two weeks on trial with Scottish Premier League side Aberdeen. It was ...
Man jailed for trying to burn Derry-born doc's house.
Dec 21, 2009 ... 31-year-old Roy Martin Kerr was told by Belfast Crown Court Judge Geoffrey Miller QC he must serve at least 10 years for the murder bids in May 2008.<br/><br/>Jailing Scots-born Kerr, who lived on Belfast's Shore Road, Judge Miller declared there were no mitigating factors in his case and ...