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Derry charity worker Micky Doherty honoured for helping so many people during the coronavirus pandemic
Local man offered assistance to so many families
The Mayor presents Micky Doherty with his gift.
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Derry charity worker Micky Doherty has been recognised for all his efforts during the coronavirus pandemic.
The popular entertainer has been at the forefront of local efforts in helping vulnerable people during the crisis.
Micky was invited to the Guildhall this week by Mayor Brian Tierney where he was presented with a special gift to recognise his work during the pandemic.
It is the latest award for the local man.
Guildhall gigs at the centre of Derry s jazz celebrations next weekend
Local performers will be taking part in special online concerts
Micky Doherty will be one of the hosts next weekend.
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The Guildhall will be a hub of wonderful jazz next weekend as 27 acts take to the stage in the heart of the city as part of the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival. Gigs at the Guildhall will involve nine different acts performing on each day of the festival, which is taking place from Friday 30th April to Sunday 2nd May.
There will be three stages and sets will be performed from 12 noon – 1.30pm; 5pm – 6.30pm and 9pm – 10.30pm, with one act on each of the three stages during each slot.
Families in Derry receive Christmas support through the efforts of a Derry gym
Emerge Fitness launched its charity drive in November to help people who were struggling
Raymond McColgan and Emmett Deeney of Emerge Fitness in Springtown.
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The owners of a Derry gym and their generous members have helped countless families around the city through its Christmas appeal.
Emerge Fitness in Springtown, which is owned by Emmett Deeney and Raymond McColgan, launched its charity drive in November to help people who were struggling.
As well as collecting donations of money and toys, the gym ran a raffle for a year s membership and held a charity fitness challenge which raised £1,500.