Excitement spread through Derry like wildfire today after it was announced that a pub which went out of business last year because everyone thought it was shite, would soon be re-opening with different name, and everyone thinks it’s brilliant. The concept of the new bar is a closely guarded secret, but local bouncer Paddy Numchucks, who stood at the old bar looking hard as…
MTV fever lands as Derry people lineup for no lineup
Derry dance music fans did something unexpected last night, after they stood in a massive crowd of strangers all night until the sun came up. Tickets for the upcoming MTV concert in Ebrington were released this morning, yet despite no lineup being announced yet for the event, most of Derry decided they’d lineup anyway to get them. The huge queue began…
Rory McIllroy Dumps Girlfriend To Concentrate On Acting Career
Rory McIllroy, Northern Ireland’s leading Santander actor, yesterday sensationally announced that he had split with his tennis star girlfriend, Caroline Wozniack – so that he could focus solely on his acting career. McIllroy, the worlds number one actor up until a few years ago, has lost his way in recent times, with many critics blaming…
‘Breaking Bad’ Creator To Write Next Season of RTE’s ‘Sunday Service’
RTE today confirmed that critically acclaimed ‘Breaking Bad’ creator and writer, Vince Gilligan, has been hired to write the next season of their flagship Sunday morning show, ‘Sunday Service’. The decision came after many irate TV fanatics voiced their displeasure at the Sabbath themed show, for being predictable, full of clichés and offering no original…
Irish TV Legend ‘Bosco’ Opens Up About Cocaine Addiction & Bankruptcy
Former Irish TV star Bosco opened up about his past troubles with substance abuse and bankruptcy this week, revealing that his problems started when the series was axed in 1987. The popular RTE show was described by Wikipedia experts as a ‘shared cultural experience for children in Ireland’, running for 386 episodes, and making Bosco…
New Michael Jackson Album Reveals Love For Young Boys
Michael Jackson’s new album, which is set to be released on May 13th entitled “Xscape” – features eight never before heard tracks, six of which have been revealed to be love ballads about Young Boys. The love songs were written and recorded by Michael in 2005 and include titles such as “Play in the hole”,…
Derry Delighted as Rock Band Agrees to Play Nerve Centre Despite Still Being Famous
Local music fans were delighted this week, as rock band ‘Kasabian’ confirmed that they would actually be playing a gig in Derry – despite still being famous. The band, who have actually had hits the past decade, and who continue to pack out stadiums and festivals across the world, announced yesterday that they were delighted…
Local Nightspots to Order New CD’S in 2014
Derry socialites were dealt a shocking blow this week, as the owners of popular nightlife spots the Sweatro Bar and the Sliver Inn, jointly announced that they were considering changing their music playlist in 2014. After 10+ years of classic hits from Nelly, Fatman Scoop, Destiny’s Child, The Blackeyed Peas, Girls Aloud and others, the…
Carnhill Grandmother Deeply Regrets D:ream Tattoo After 20 Years
‘It seemed a good idea at the time. But now I just look at it and wonder – what the f**k was I thinking?!’ admitted Bonjella O’Hagan, as she fretted over her two decade old notion to have Peter Cunnah’s face inked onto her arse cheek. ‘I’m saving up to get it covered next year…
BBC Radio One Big Weekend : Newsfeed
Panic spread across the city this week, following the BBC’s announcement that tickets for the forthcoming Radio 1 Big Weekend, would only be available to households with valid a television licence. It is now widely expect that the BBC will receive around 55,000 applications from local people all claiming to live at the same address.…
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