I renew my deep sorrow for the brutal terrorist attack that occurred during the night between 26 and 27 July in Komanda, in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where over 40 Christians were killed in a church during a prayer vigil, and in their own homes. As I entrust the victims to God’s loving Mercy, I pray for the injured and for Christians around the world who continue to suffer violence and persecution, urging all those with local and international responsibility, to collaborate in order to prevent such tragedies.
Come and Sing Gloria!
The Festival Favourite ‘Come and Sing’ event returns to this year’s Festival on Monday 12th August.
Led by Dónal Doherty, Artistic Director of @derrychoirfest and conductor of the acclaimed choir, @CodettaDerry , we’ll be guided through the famous Glorias of Vivaldi, Handel, Rutter and Chilcott.
Supported by @gaudeamuschoir, this event is open to singers of all ages and abilities. All music will be provided.
The event costs £10. Advance booking is essential, so register now by visiting https://t.co/FN2LooW2m4
@ABCCultureNI@ArtsCouncilNI #comeandsing
My allegiance is now and always will be with the people of Derry who send me to Westminster to represent them and the people of Ireland.
No empty formula can change that.
People with fada names, what's the general etiquette about including them in correspondence? I've been putting them in emails but when it comes to more casual texts between friends can I leave them out? Or is this offensive and an affront to the Irish language?
Barry Keoghan’s agent: got a great new role for you, it’s-
Barry Keoghan: is it a weird little freak boy
Barry Keoghan’s agent: uh yeah I guess
Barry Keoghan: I’m in
Feargal Sharkey, "This year is the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. For 25 years the people of NI have been able to prosper and grow and blossom. And have discovered that this thing peace, is a very delicate beautiful little flower that needs nurturing caressing supporting."
"I do wish the people of Gaza, Palestine, and Israel, get to discover what 25 years of peace, prosperity and diplomacy and democracy looks like. And that those people can blossom into a much more confident and brighter future for everyone involved" #HIGNFY
Police have seized explosives, two hand grenades and two handguns during searches in Derry.
Sixteen police officers were hurt during rioting linked to the operation yesterday evening | Read more: https://t.co/zg2rSPszHX