Blog (July 2023) - Visit Derry

Derry city is primed and ready to welcome the fourth - and largest, instalment of the eagerly anticipated 2023 FRS Recruitment GAA World Games. The city centre will be awash with colour, energy, excitement, and a tangibly electric atmosphere will be bubbling when all 93 teams march from Bishops Gate, down Shipquay Street finishing up in Guildhall Square for the opening ceremony.

The world premiere of AFTER THE RAIN, a specially commissioned production featuring globally acclaimed French circus collective Compagnie XY accompanied by a 50 plus strong local ensemble of musicians, choirs and local acrobats will be taking place at 3pm on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 August in the Guildhall Square in Derry~Londonderry.

The Ebrington Hotel is the latest addition to Derry~Londonderry’s luxury accommodation and is the perfect excuse for booking a short stay in one of the finest examples of a walled city in Europe.

Today saw the official launch of the Sperrins Sculpture Trail and unveiling of the three giant art installations that have been created to showcase the geology, archaeology and heritage of the Sperrins.

Walled City Music will be welcoming over 30 pianists to Derry on Sunday, for the 2023 edition of its International Piano Festival.

The Tower Museum was absolutely buzzing last night as guests gathered for the opening of the new Derry Girls Experience, paying homage to the award-winning show that’s taken the world by storm.