Derry Journal exhibition opens at Ulster University Magee campus
- 2 years ago
A special exhibition is now open at the Magee campus of Ulster University to showcase 250 years of reporting by the Derry Journal.
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Sandra Duffy, local MLAs, University staff past and present, Journal Editor Brendan McDaid and other invited guests attended the launch on Friday.
The exhibition includes 15 units that focus on front pages from the Derry Journal’s rich archives dating back to 1772, highlighting key moments throughout the city’s local history. Each unit is sponsored by different organisations, institutions, and businesses from across the city, including one sponsored by host Ulster University.
Running for three weeks from Friday 5 August until Friday 26 August, all are welcome to visit the free exhibition being housed at the entrance to the Teaching Centre, adjacent to the campus library.
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Sandra Duffy, local MLAs, University staff past and present, Journal Editor Brendan McDaid and other invited guests attended the launch on Friday.
The exhibition includes 15 units that focus on front pages from the Derry Journal’s rich archives dating back to 1772, highlighting key moments throughout the city’s local history. Each unit is sponsored by different organisations, institutions, and businesses from across the city, including one sponsored by host Ulster University.
Running for three weeks from Friday 5 August until Friday 26 August, all are welcome to visit the free exhibition being housed at the entrance to the Teaching Centre, adjacent to the campus library.