Blog (September 2025) - Visit Derry

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, has welcomed two significant developments that will enhance tourism and heritage appreciation in the district’s historic towns of Newtownstewart and Sion Mills

Ministers, local politicians and project partners joined the Mayor of Derry and Strabane, Councillor Ruairí McHugh, at Ebrington Square in Derry today to mark the official commencement of work on site at the much-anticipated DNA (Derry~Londonderry on the North Atlantic) Museum.

Derry is gearing up for some spellbinding spectacle, folklore, and family fun as the home of Halloween prepares to welcome tens of thousands of visitors from around the world for four nights of magic and mayhem.

As the air turns crisp and the trees burst into fiery shades of red and gold, there’s no better time to discover the magic of the North West.

The countdown is on for Culture Night 2025, and Derry is gearing up to join towns and cities across the island in an evening of unforgettable experiences that celebrate the very best of our local arts, culture, and community spirit.

easyJet, Northern Ireland’s largest airline, has today launched its first flight on a new domestic route from City of Derry Airport to Birmingham.