r/DerryLondonderry

What's the story, I've been living in Canada for almost 3 years, and I feel like I'm able to get by without my usual favourite's from back home. I miss proper chippy chips, but with the poutine options and what not I can get by. But I got a massive craving for a chicken tikka sandwich from Moran's on the Strand Road. If anyone could give me a recipe to follow along that would be class!

And if you know a solid taco sauce recipe, or any other classic Derry recipes, that would be class!

Mayors are a thing of the past, right?

Mayors are one of those positions that feel like they’ve dandered straight out of the past; robes, chains, ceremonial handshakes, and a lot of ribbon cutting for things that were already open...

Mayor’s offices carry serious costs to the public purse. The Mayor of Derry receives a salary (around the £50k mark) along with a budget for duties, hospitality, travel & civic events that can lift the total annual cost up to £100k once staffing & office support are included.

The question is whether that money still reflects need, or whether it’s funding a ceremonial role in a time when councils are being asked to stretch every pound further.

Could this money be redirected into youth services, mental health, communities, local regeneration instead of sandwiches, dinners & photo ops?

This isn't about personalities (some sound people have held the role!) but about whether the structure itself still makes sense in 2026.

What is it with places serving coffee at boiling hot temperatures? Do they not realise it kills the flavour? Pissed off buying coffee and having to wait about 20 mins to allow the temperature to drop a bit

another day and another lorry stuck on the under deck of the bridge bringing the city to a standstill

surely something has to be done with both these spots

Can anyone recommend a vet who’s prices are reasonable , my dog with current vet for last ten years but their prices are ridiculous getting everytime he goes in and he’s on repeat medication . He needs a review every 6 months and only had one in march to be told today he needs another one before he gets this months medication , told them I’m refusing to bring him in as he only had one and apart from the money he bes a nervous wreck every time we go in and gets so stressed out he’s 19 and breaks my heart when he needs this done they don’t do anything when he goes in because of his stress and say ok and charge me for it
When I rang today to reorder his meds they said he needs another review I said he does not well we don’t have it in the system I said that’s not my fault but they said no review no meds and he needs them .

I’m curious to know how people feel about separate pool/ gyms for men and women.

As a woman I avoid the swimming pool because I’d prefer not to get undressed in front of random men. Not because I’m ashamed of my body in any way, but because that’s a privilege I’d prefer to keep for my husband. I’ve heard other men at various times complain about going to the gym as there’s too many women there at that particular time of day. I know I’m not the only woman who feels this way about the pool because others have said to that they don’t go to the pool either because they’re too self-conscious or whatever.

I have seen separate gym and swimming facilities for men and women in other places that are popular with people who would otherwise avoid going. They are usually private facilities though.

I wonder how people in the town feel about this. Do you mind or not mind? Or would you go if there were separate facilities for men and women?

For clarity, it’s not the changing rooms I’m on about specifically but the whole walking about in a swimsuit in the pool area

Bit of a random one but just curious if anyone knows of any business or entrepreneur events being held in the next few months or even the next year ?

Does anyone know where I can get a flux capacitor? I can get it yesterday if possible.

I had no idea these city plans were as overhauling as they are, very confused as to the traffic situation as ain’t no way Northland Road can handle increased traffic?

Edit: SORRY I LIE
One way up strand road and back down queens quay

tgirl living in derry here, don't get out too often, so i don't really know where is good, but after all the news of brickwork shutting down and bentley being pretty transphobic, is there anywhere safe in town for queer people to hang out and get a few drinks? (preferably not sandinos)

Why is the top of Chapel road closed?

Hi guys! I’m an Indian girl living in cork, 18 years old, born and bought up here!

I recently got an offer in a college Derry for my dream course and I would like to go there since it’s the perfect setting for me. Overall I’ve heard that derry people are nice and welcoming, however I heard the younger people are quite mean there! (Especially towards people of colour) 😬

Is it just occasionally or is it really bad there? I just want to prep myself, I’ve got not contacts up north so just asking here :))

I had posted this in the Northern Ireland reddit page aswell, but someone redirected me here to get a bit more insight

Thanks in advance!

Will be getting new kitchen and bathroom soon - who has had a good experience with provider - been looking about and lost as to who to go with

Looking for any sort of reasonable accommodation that is financially viable, M 24 - work 7 days a week most weeks and struggling to find something decent that i could also keep my head above water. Any tips would be appreciated thank you.

Hi there! Im looking into a break for summer. Does anyone know what the drive is like between Derry and Center Parcs Ireland, Ballymahon, Longford. Is it easy to get lost or is it straightforward enough? TIA 😊

Hello Ive never posted on here before but others have said it might be a good place to start...

There are many groups such as surestart,mind and mums etc that cater for mums and new mothers but there doesnt seem to be very much for fathers and particularly new fathers at all....does anyone know of any groups or support groups that meet regularly for dads in the town city or waterside, doesnt matter.

Is it that dads just arent as interested or is it that theres just no funding or what ever?

Any recommendations or thoughts people can offer on this whole topic would be a great help to me.

Thanks everyone, being a new dad is tough and I need all the help I can get lol!

Cheers!!!