Colmcille Press
@colmcille.bsky.social
Publishing house in northwest Ireland, celebrating 1500 years of great writing from Derry and Donegal. Gaeilge agus fáilte.
SUMMER 2025: The Handy Wee Guide to Derry (digital edition) is available for just a quid from: colmcillepress.com
SUMMER 2025: The Handy Wee Guide to Derry (digital edition) is available for just a quid from: colmcillepress.com
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Handy Wee Guide to Derry - the definitive ebook for visitors to NW Ireland
The definitive 64-page digital guide to Derry's Ancient City, Old City and New City and all the beaches, woods, parks, museums and galleries across northwest Ireland.Full of tours, maps and walks of D...
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Visiting northwest Ireland or hosting guests here in Summer 2025?
Get your complete 'Handy Wee Guide to Derry' and Inishowen on your phone for just a quid.
Get your complete 'Handy Wee Guide to Derry' and Inishowen on your phone for just a quid.
B'fhéidir gur dhúirt muid cheana é, ach is iontach an rud é dúiseacht i dtír inar féidir leat a bheith bródúil as d’Uachtarán.
May have said it before, but it's great to wake up in a country where you can be proud of your President.
*Clúdach iontach ar imeachtaí an lae inné ar @nuachttg4.bsky.social
May have said it before, but it's great to wake up in a country where you can be proud of your President.
*Clúdach iontach ar imeachtaí an lae inné ar @nuachttg4.bsky.social
The Irish language has been a central part of President Connolly's political life and of her election campaign for the presidency
President Connolly urges dignitaries to learn Irish
The Irish language has been a central part of President Connolly's political life and of her election campaign for the presidency.
www.rte.ie
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
B'fhéidir gur dhúirt muid cheana é, ach is iontach an rud é dúiseacht i dtír inar féidir leat a bheith bródúil as d’Uachtarán.
May have said it before, but it's great to wake up in a country where you can be proud of your President.
*Clúdach iontach ar imeachtaí an lae inné ar @nuachttg4.bsky.social
May have said it before, but it's great to wake up in a country where you can be proud of your President.
*Clúdach iontach ar imeachtaí an lae inné ar @nuachttg4.bsky.social
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Audio version of Dave Duggan’s Journeywork – a creative life available in time for Christmas
Audio version of Dave Duggan’s Journeywork – a creative life available in time for Christmas
An audio version of Dave Duggan’s Journeywork – a creative life launches on Spotify and other platforms on December 1, just in time for Christmas.
www.derryjournal.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Audio version of Dave Duggan’s Journeywork – a creative life available in time for Christmas
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All set to chair Out on the Page, discussing queer visibility in writing and publishing, as part of Dublin Book Festival.
With thanks to @eatthestorms.com for devising such an excellent event.
@dublinbookfest.bsky.social
With thanks to @eatthestorms.com for devising such an excellent event.
@dublinbookfest.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
All set to chair Out on the Page, discussing queer visibility in writing and publishing, as part of Dublin Book Festival.
With thanks to @eatthestorms.com for devising such an excellent event.
@dublinbookfest.bsky.social
With thanks to @eatthestorms.com for devising such an excellent event.
@dublinbookfest.bsky.social
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Concerns raised for missing Derry man
Concerns raised for missing Derry man
Seamus Quinn, was last seen in the City side of Derry on Tuesday morning
Police are concerned for missing 63 year old Seamus Quinn, who was last seen in the City side of Derry yesterday morning. He has short grey hair, is 5’8” in height, of medium build and may have glasses on. His exact clot
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October 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Concerns raised for missing Derry man
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I'm coming to the end of my Paris writing residency at the Centre Culturel Irlandais (CCI). It has been such a stimulating month: a time of focused thinking and writing, great conversations, cultural abundance, and new friendships. Thanks to all at the CCI and the Embassy of Ireland in Paris.
October 16, 2025 at 9:19 AM
I'm coming to the end of my Paris writing residency at the Centre Culturel Irlandais (CCI). It has been such a stimulating month: a time of focused thinking and writing, great conversations, cultural abundance, and new friendships. Thanks to all at the CCI and the Embassy of Ireland in Paris.
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Tributes to Derry photographer & writer Hugh Gallagher. Very sorry to report this. A great friend of the Derry Journal, legendary documenter of Derry - Creggan especially - as it was and is, & all round sound skin. RIP Hugh. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann
Tributes to Derry photographer and writer Hugh Gallagher
Tributes have been paid to the late photographer and writer, Hugh Gallagher, who has sadly passed away following a period of illness.
www.derryjournal.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Tributes to Derry photographer & writer Hugh Gallagher. Very sorry to report this. A great friend of the Derry Journal, legendary documenter of Derry - Creggan especially - as it was and is, & all round sound skin. RIP Hugh. Ní bheidh a leithéid arís ann
Excellent column by Pat McArt in today’s @irishnews.com.
Many thanks for the mention of @paulgosling1.bsky.social’s book A New Ireland: A Five Year Review.
Many thanks for the mention of @paulgosling1.bsky.social’s book A New Ireland: A Five Year Review.
September 20, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Excellent column by Pat McArt in today’s @irishnews.com.
Many thanks for the mention of @paulgosling1.bsky.social’s book A New Ireland: A Five Year Review.
Many thanks for the mention of @paulgosling1.bsky.social’s book A New Ireland: A Five Year Review.
Author and statesman Pat Bradley dies aged 90.
A Giant of Democracy, RIP
Suaimhneas síoraí ar ár gcara mór, an t-údar Pat Bradley, a fuair bás inné. Our heartfelt condolences to the family of our friend and author Pat Bradley, who died in Derry's Altnagelvin Hospital yeste...
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September 19, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Author and statesman Pat Bradley dies aged 90.
In the first of a new series of podcasts from Colmcille Press, Felicity McCall talks about her new short story collection What We Did on Our Holidays.
PODCAST: McCall explores love, loss and trauma in 'part-memoir' story collection
In the first of a new series of podcasts from Colmcille Press, Felicity McCall talks to Garbhán Downey about her new short story collection What We Did on Our Holidays. FelicityMcCall.mp4Many thanks t...
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September 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
In the first of a new series of podcasts from Colmcille Press, Felicity McCall talks about her new short story collection What We Did on Our Holidays.
Authors to give talks at the Allingham Arts Festival, the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Festival and the Frances Brown Literary Festival.
Colmcille Press authors to guest at Donegal Litfests
Autumn is becoming the season for literature in Donegal and we're delighted to say that our authors will be giving readings and lectures at the county's three keynote festivals over the next couple of...
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September 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Authors to give talks at the Allingham Arts Festival, the Letterkenny Cathedral Quarter Festival and the Frances Brown Literary Festival.
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OPINION: The North West must be part of the New Ireland debate in its own right
www.derryjournal.com/news/politic...
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OPINION: The North West must be part of the New Ireland debate in its own right
Look at any map of deprivation and discrimination in Ireland - in any sector - and, invariably, Derry and Donegal are the deepest shade of grey.
www.derryjournal.com
September 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
OPINION: The North West must be part of the New Ireland debate in its own right
www.derryjournal.com/news/politic...
www.derryjournal.com/news/politic...
Díospóireacht uachtaránachta á reáchtáil ag Cló Cholmcille:
Díospóireacht uachtaránachta á reáchtáil ag Cló Cholmcille
Tá Colmcille Press tar éis scríobh chuig na trí pháirtí is mó sa Deisceart agus chuig an neamhspleách Catherine Connolly, ag tabhairt cuireadh dóibh páirt a ghlacadh insan gcéad Toghchán Uachtaránacht...
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September 15, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Díospóireacht uachtaránachta á reáchtáil ag Cló Cholmcille:
Colmcille Press to host presidential debate at St Columb’s Hall on October 8.
Presidential candidates challenged to join Derry hustings
As the race for the Áras intensifies Colmcille Press has invited the nominees to a pre-election debate
www.irishnews.com
September 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Colmcille Press to host presidential debate at St Columb’s Hall on October 8.
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'A New Ireland - Five Year Review' discussion at Derry Féile
'A New Ireland - Five Year Review' discussion at Derry Féile
Economist Paul Gosling in conversation with former Assembly Speaker Mitchel McLaughlin
As part of Féile 2025, economist and author Paul Gosling took to the stage at the Verbal Arts Centre to discuss his book 'A New Ireland - Five Year Review'. Joined by former Assembly Speaker and former Sinn
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August 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
'A New Ireland - Five Year Review' discussion at Derry Féile
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Special guest Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald arrived at North West Regional College today to meet and chat with students receiving their results. More pictures at derryjournal.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Special guest Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald arrived at North West Regional College today to meet and chat with students receiving their results. More pictures at derryjournal.com
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9 photographs from Richard McAuley and Paul Gosling book launches at Derry Féile 2025
9 photographs from Richard McAuley and Paul Gosling book launches at Derry Féile 2025
A number of book launches and discussions took place as part of this year’s Féile in Derry.
www.derryjournal.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
9 photographs from Richard McAuley and Paul Gosling book launches at Derry Féile 2025
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www.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-... my column on The Liberator in today’s @irishnews.com online and in the shops.
Tom Collins: We desperately need more leaders like Daniel O’Connell
In our own time ‘The Liberator’ might be compared to Gandhi, Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King
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August 5, 2025 at 6:52 AM
www.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-... my column on The Liberator in today’s @irishnews.com online and in the shops.
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IN PICTURES: Launch of debut novel by Derry author and lawyer Ciarán McGonagle
IN PICTURES: Launch of debut novel by Derry author and lawyer Ciarán McGonagle
'Detachment' explores the complexities of identity, family, and belonging against the backdrop of Northern Ireland's evolving political landscape
Ciarán McGonagle, Derry Author and Lawyer, pictured at Little Acorn Bookstore, at the launch of his book 'Detachment'. (Photos - Deirdre Heaney, nw
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July 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
IN PICTURES: Launch of debut novel by Derry author and lawyer Ciarán McGonagle
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Constitutional change on our shared island has the potential to be genuinely transformative for the people of Derry.
Learn more about the opportunities at this discussion in August.
Everyone welcome.
Learn more about the opportunities at this discussion in August.
Everyone welcome.
July 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Constitutional change on our shared island has the potential to be genuinely transformative for the people of Derry.
Learn more about the opportunities at this discussion in August.
Everyone welcome.
Learn more about the opportunities at this discussion in August.
Everyone welcome.
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Alt iontach le @jackmaciomhair.bsky.social san @anpaipear.bsky.social inniu.
Excellent article on Dublin's £40m investment in Magee.
@caoimhearchibald.bsky.social must set up an Oversight Commission to protect this.
We also must ensure bilingual signage is erected across the campus immediately.
Excellent article on Dublin's £40m investment in Magee.
@caoimhearchibald.bsky.social must set up an Oversight Commission to protect this.
We also must ensure bilingual signage is erected across the campus immediately.
July 18, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Alt iontach le @jackmaciomhair.bsky.social san @anpaipear.bsky.social inniu.
Excellent article on Dublin's £40m investment in Magee.
@caoimhearchibald.bsky.social must set up an Oversight Commission to protect this.
We also must ensure bilingual signage is erected across the campus immediately.
Excellent article on Dublin's £40m investment in Magee.
@caoimhearchibald.bsky.social must set up an Oversight Commission to protect this.
We also must ensure bilingual signage is erected across the campus immediately.
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Very much enjoyed my conversation with Eoin McNamee at Cairde in sunny Sligo last night.
And thanks to a great audience.
And thanks to a great audience.
July 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Very much enjoyed my conversation with Eoin McNamee at Cairde in sunny Sligo last night.
And thanks to a great audience.
And thanks to a great audience.
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UU’s trip to the US cost more than Stormont’s.
Its spending - all centred on trying to make its white elephant Belfast campus viable - is out of control.
@RIAdawson has twice now demanded a Scrutiny Commission.
It’s time to act, Minister Archibald.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati...
Its spending - all centred on trying to make its white elephant Belfast campus viable - is out of control.
@RIAdawson has twice now demanded a Scrutiny Commission.
It’s time to act, Minister Archibald.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati...
Ulster University urged to justify its ‘staggering’ £61k trip to US
Ulster University spent more than £61,000 on a trip to Washington, DC for St Patrick’s Day, prompting questions as to whether the institution has a “limitless” marketing budget.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
July 11, 2025 at 7:43 AM
UU’s trip to the US cost more than Stormont’s.
Its spending - all centred on trying to make its white elephant Belfast campus viable - is out of control.
@RIAdawson has twice now demanded a Scrutiny Commission.
It’s time to act, Minister Archibald.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati...
Its spending - all centred on trying to make its white elephant Belfast campus viable - is out of control.
@RIAdawson has twice now demanded a Scrutiny Commission.
It’s time to act, Minister Archibald.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati...