Colmcille Press
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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.
Many hanks to the Derry Journal for this feature on our quiz book.
There are, of course, rounds in it about the North West media: 'What infamous Derry Journal columnist was interviewed by the BBC wearing a paper bag over his head to disguise his identity...?'
www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...
There are, of course, rounds in it about the North West media: 'What infamous Derry Journal columnist was interviewed by the BBC wearing a paper bag over his head to disguise his identity...?'
www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...
First dedicated Derry quiz book in nearly 40 years out in time for Christmas
A fabulous new Derry quiz book – the first with an entirely North West theme in almost 40 years – has hit the shops just in time for Christmas.
www.derryjournal.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Many hanks to the Derry Journal for this feature on our quiz book.
There are, of course, rounds in it about the North West media: 'What infamous Derry Journal columnist was interviewed by the BBC wearing a paper bag over his head to disguise his identity...?'
www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...
There are, of course, rounds in it about the North West media: 'What infamous Derry Journal columnist was interviewed by the BBC wearing a paper bag over his head to disguise his identity...?'
www.derryjournal.com/news/people/...
Great chat with quiz legends Brian Mullen and Martin Bradley on BBC Radio Foyle's Mark Patterson Show at lunchtime.
For many years, quizzes were the only entertainment in Derry, providing their own drama, casualties, and deathbed confessions...
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For many years, quizzes were the only entertainment in Derry, providing their own drama, casualties, and deathbed confessions...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Mark Patterson Show - Mark takes on the Handy Wee Derry Quiz Book! - BBC Sounds
Mark takes on the Handy Wee Derry Quiz Book!
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November 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Great chat with quiz legends Brian Mullen and Martin Bradley on BBC Radio Foyle's Mark Patterson Show at lunchtime.
For many years, quizzes were the only entertainment in Derry, providing their own drama, casualties, and deathbed confessions...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
For many years, quizzes were the only entertainment in Derry, providing their own drama, casualties, and deathbed confessions...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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www.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-... My column in today’s @irishnews.com online and in the shops.
Tom Collins: All of Europe should quake if Trump sells out Ukraine
Pity anyone who has Donald Trump as an ally
www.irishnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
www.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-... My column in today’s @irishnews.com online and in the shops.
Launching, singing and signing...
Pre-Christmas diary date for @mor_rath.
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Pre-Christmas diary date for @mor_rath.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Launching, singing and signing...
Pre-Christmas diary date for @mor_rath.
www.colmcillepress.com/post/pre-chr...
Pre-Christmas diary date for @mor_rath.
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Terrific interview by in today's @belfasttelegraph.co.uk with barrister Conor Bowman, whose fiction collection focusing on the Tuam Mother & Baby Home is being launched in Derry next week.
Conor will be at the Hive Studios, Ráth Mór at 5.30om on December 5.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/books/b...
Conor will be at the Hive Studios, Ráth Mór at 5.30om on December 5.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/books/b...
November 24, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Terrific interview by in today's @belfasttelegraph.co.uk with barrister Conor Bowman, whose fiction collection focusing on the Tuam Mother & Baby Home is being launched in Derry next week.
Conor will be at the Hive Studios, Ráth Mór at 5.30om on December 5.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/books/b...
Conor will be at the Hive Studios, Ráth Mór at 5.30om on December 5.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/life/books/b...
Fresh off the boat!
The Handy Wee Derry Quiz Book - a perfect stocking filler - has landed back from the printers in record time and will be in the shops over the next few days.
Copies available now from: www.colmcillepress.com/product-page...
The Handy Wee Derry Quiz Book - a perfect stocking filler - has landed back from the printers in record time and will be in the shops over the next few days.
Copies available now from: www.colmcillepress.com/product-page...
November 20, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Fresh off the boat!
The Handy Wee Derry Quiz Book - a perfect stocking filler - has landed back from the printers in record time and will be in the shops over the next few days.
Copies available now from: www.colmcillepress.com/product-page...
The Handy Wee Derry Quiz Book - a perfect stocking filler - has landed back from the printers in record time and will be in the shops over the next few days.
Copies available now from: www.colmcillepress.com/product-page...
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Ulster University attempted to tell the British government today that Derry - a city more than twice the size of Dundalk - wasn’t fit to run its own university.
It is time to end UU’s tenure in Derry so we can develop honest and open partnerships with reputable institutions.
It is time to end UU’s tenure in Derry so we can develop honest and open partnerships with reputable institutions.
Dundalk IT to get university college status after agreeing merger with Queen’s of Belfast
Dundalk IT to get university college status after agreeing merger with Queen’s of Belfast
Students enrolling at the Louth campus in September 2026 will graduate with a Queen’s degree
www.irishtimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Ulster University attempted to tell the British government today that Derry - a city more than twice the size of Dundalk - wasn’t fit to run its own university.
It is time to end UU’s tenure in Derry so we can develop honest and open partnerships with reputable institutions.
It is time to end UU’s tenure in Derry so we can develop honest and open partnerships with reputable institutions.
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Well done Mike Kane MP for raising the two
Royal Irish Academy reports on the need for an independent North West university at the Commons Select Committee this morning.
UU clearly very rattled - but their attempts to rubbish the island's top academics and Derry civic society aren't fooling anyone.
Royal Irish Academy reports on the need for an independent North West university at the Commons Select Committee this morning.
UU clearly very rattled - but their attempts to rubbish the island's top academics and Derry civic society aren't fooling anyone.
November 19, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Well done Mike Kane MP for raising the two
Royal Irish Academy reports on the need for an independent North West university at the Commons Select Committee this morning.
UU clearly very rattled - but their attempts to rubbish the island's top academics and Derry civic society aren't fooling anyone.
Royal Irish Academy reports on the need for an independent North West university at the Commons Select Committee this morning.
UU clearly very rattled - but their attempts to rubbish the island's top academics and Derry civic society aren't fooling anyone.
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www.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-... My column in today’s @irishnews.com online and in the shops
Tom Collins: Even Keir Starmer must know his time as prime minister is up
Prime minister is captain of a ship that thinks every distant iceberg is a destination
www.irishnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
www.irishnews.com/opinion/tom-... My column in today’s @irishnews.com online and in the shops
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IN PICTURES: Derry author Felicity McCall launches new book 'What We Did on Our Holidays'
IN PICTURES: Derry author Felicity McCall launches new book 'What We Did on Our Holidays'
The event took place at the Central Library on Foyle Street where attendees had the opportunity to hear from the author
Felicity McCall, Author pictured at the launch of her book 'What We Did on Our Holidays' with, on right, Garbhan Downey, Colmcille Press and on left, Jim Simpson, Chair. (Ph
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www.derrynow.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:34 PM
IN PICTURES: Derry author Felicity McCall launches new book 'What We Did on Our Holidays'
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Foghlaim Gaeilge trí sheanamhráin/Learning Irish through old songs.
Ceacht 5 le fáil anois ar/Lesson 6 up now on: www.colmcillepress.com/post/ceacht-...
Ceacht 5 le fáil anois ar/Lesson 6 up now on: www.colmcillepress.com/post/ceacht-...
Ceacht 6: Foghlaim Gaeilge le 'Claisceadal cois Baile'
When Peadar Ó Doirnín (1684-1769) composed the song, the hill of Cian Mac Cáinte was still intact and was a place of wonder and mystery and a
powerful stimulus to the imagination of the poets of south...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Foghlaim Gaeilge trí sheanamhráin/Learning Irish through old songs.
Ceacht 5 le fáil anois ar/Lesson 6 up now on: www.colmcillepress.com/post/ceacht-...
Ceacht 5 le fáil anois ar/Lesson 6 up now on: www.colmcillepress.com/post/ceacht-...
Foghlaim Gaeilge trí sheanamhráin/Learning Irish through old songs.
Ceacht 5 le fáil anois ar/Lesson 6 up now on: www.colmcillepress.com/post/ceacht-...
Ceacht 5 le fáil anois ar/Lesson 6 up now on: www.colmcillepress.com/post/ceacht-...
Ceacht 6: Foghlaim Gaeilge le 'Claisceadal cois Baile'
When Peadar Ó Doirnín (1684-1769) composed the song, the hill of Cian Mac Cáinte was still intact and was a place of wonder and mystery and a
powerful stimulus to the imagination of the poets of south...
www.colmcillepress.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Foghlaim Gaeilge trí sheanamhráin/Learning Irish through old songs.
Ceacht 5 le fáil anois ar/Lesson 6 up now on: www.colmcillepress.com/post/ceacht-...
Ceacht 5 le fáil anois ar/Lesson 6 up now on: www.colmcillepress.com/post/ceacht-...
Quick reminder of today's launch, 2pm at Derry Central Library.
Jim Simpson (True Colours) will be chairing proceedings - arrive early to get a seat!
Meabhrúchán gairid faoin seoladh inniu.
Beidh Jim Simpson i gceannas ar na himeachtaí - bígí ann go luath le suíochán a fháil.
Jim Simpson (True Colours) will be chairing proceedings - arrive early to get a seat!
Meabhrúchán gairid faoin seoladh inniu.
Beidh Jim Simpson i gceannas ar na himeachtaí - bígí ann go luath le suíochán a fháil.
November 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Quick reminder of today's launch, 2pm at Derry Central Library.
Jim Simpson (True Colours) will be chairing proceedings - arrive early to get a seat!
Meabhrúchán gairid faoin seoladh inniu.
Beidh Jim Simpson i gceannas ar na himeachtaí - bígí ann go luath le suíochán a fháil.
Jim Simpson (True Colours) will be chairing proceedings - arrive early to get a seat!
Meabhrúchán gairid faoin seoladh inniu.
Beidh Jim Simpson i gceannas ar na himeachtaí - bígí ann go luath le suíochán a fháil.
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Final book of the year away to the printers this morning.
In the shops December 1.
In the shops December 1.
November 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Final book of the year away to the printers this morning.
In the shops December 1.
In the shops December 1.
Final book of the year away to the printers this morning.
In the shops December 1.
In the shops December 1.
November 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Final book of the year away to the printers this morning.
In the shops December 1.
In the shops December 1.
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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www.derrynow.com
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.