Talking Derry Girls

They say no good deed goes unnoticed and when Micky Doherty decided to raise money for a Derry charity, that was certainly the case. Based in Derry, the Northlands Addiction Treatment Centre has been helping the people of the City and across Northern Ireland for the past 50 years and is a much needed, and appreciated, local resource. They specialise in the treatment and support of families and individuals affected by addiction related issues. Micky joins the TDG’s to discuss the part they have played in his own recovery and just how important raising funds for their cause is to him.  Local Derry people may think they know Micky well …the man himself has a very different and personal story to tell. In true Micky style it is a hoot, leaves Marie-Louise dreaming of reviving her Panto career and offers a punch to the guts to anyone who has ever judged a book by its cover.  The Micky Doherty calendar for 2026 is a collaboration with Ferry Clever and local photographer Stephen Latimer and the first print run sold out in 2 day. It has now been restocked and is flying off the shelves. So just why did Micky strip down to his undies and flash his pecs around Derry’s landmark? MERRY CHRISTMAS x NORTHLANDS CENTRE  https://northlands.org.uk/ MICKY DOHERTY  https://www.facebook.com/micky.doherty.716/ https://www.instagram.com/micky_dee_derry_/?hl=en STEPHEN LATIMER PHOTOGRAPHY  https://www.stephenlatimer.com/ FERRY CLEVER  https://ferryclever.co.uk/product-tag/micky-doherty/ https://ferryclever.co.uk/ THE SANDWICH CO - DIAMOND  https://thesandwich.co/bishop-street/ TALKING DERRY GIRLS  Instagram - @talkingderrygirlspodcast  X - @TBLderrygirls Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirls/about/ http://www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls Podcast https://pod.co/talking-derry-girls

Christmas has arrived in Derry and the TDGs were on hand to capture the magic of the festive parade and official switching on of the gorgeous City lights.  At least two of them were there… the other stayed home feeding her inner Grinch because “I’m not doing Christmas before December”  Not even Derry’s new favourite girl, Big Brother finalist Jenni Baird could tempt Pauline onto the streets.  Jenni brought some serious glamour to her role as Mrs Claus as she led the parade through the town, upstaging Santa and delighting the crowds. “Oh yes she did!” cried the Pantomime Dame... and no-one disagreed. Is that sleigh bells I can hear…? Instagram: @talkingderrygirlspodcast  X/Twitter: @TBLderrygirls Facebook: /talkingderrygirls On your favourite player: https://pod.link/1518036400

This week the Talking Derry Girls are joined by fellow Derry Girl Dearbhaile McKinney a.k.a. rookie cop Aisling Byrne from Blue Lights. Before joining the “Blue Lights” cast Dearbhaile was known to the TDGs as the young aunt Sarah from The Reunion episode of Derry Girls, but which part did she originally audition for? Are things still “mad” in Derry? Was it her, or her cousin, who features in the “Kneecap” film? Did she know how her character would develop through the 3 series of “Blue Lights” and most important of all just how big a fan of boy band Westlife is she? Did she see them switch on Derry’s Christmas lights in the late 90’s or was that a WestSide Story?Just how keen is she to accept Nicky Byrne’s invitation for the “Blue Lights" team to come say “hi” when the Westlife Reunion tour hits Belfast?? No interrogation techniques necessary Dearbhaile has the answers, and Declan Lawn, Nicky Byrne is waiting to be called up for Series 4…altogether now…”We got a little world of our own”. Wee Angels. Dearbháile McKinney:  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9130037/ Blue Lights: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/14/blue-lights-series-three-bbc-one-iplayer-best-cop-show#:~:text=The third time's a,best drama on the BBC”. Blue Lights is now on Brit Box  Westlife https://www.westlife.com/ Kneecap https://www.kneecap.ie/ Where we recorded this episode: https://www.theverbal.co/ Instagram - @talkingderrygirlspodcast  X - @TBLderrygirls Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirls/about/ http://www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls Podcast https://pod.co/talking-derry-girls

The Talking Derry Girls go on a Road Trip. With a special guest appearance by the Sat Nav Lady. WARNING: - contains random road directions, toilet stops and poetic licence. Listeners who are easily confused or bewildered may want to step away now. Are we there yet…? Instagram - @talkingderrygirlspodcast  X - @TBLderrygirls Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingderrygirls/about/ http://www.thebiglight.com/talkingderrygirls Podcast https://pod.co/talking-derry-girls

Anyone not aware of Richard Moore's story may like to go back and listen to the TDG'S chaotic encounter with him in episode 16. Founder and CEO of the charity Children in Crossfire, the most disadvantaged young children in Tanzania and Ethiopia, as well as children in Ireland, are supported in education and healthcare.  Meeting again, nearly 100 episodes later, his story has evolved and is being reimagined by writer, poet and playwright Damian Gorman. The resulting piece, “Witness”, will have its official debut at the Seamus Heaney Homeplace but not before Richard makes an emotional visit back to the Primary School where his traumatic story of blindness began. As a 10 year old he was hit by a ‘rubber’ bullet fired by a soldier.   Well known for his self-deprecating humour and sharp wit, Richard has always refused to allow the darkness to prevail and can turn a conversation from tears of laughter to tears of raw emotion in a heartbeat. Hankies at the ready, embark on the rollercoaster that pays “Witness” to his story.  Richard Moore https://www.richardmoore.ie/ https://www.childrenincrossfire.org/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-foyle-west-53985472 Ep 16 - https://pod.co/talking-derry-girls/episode-16-richard-moore What about you podcast with Richard Moore https://whataboutyou.buzzsprout.com/1288562/contributors/60495# Damian Gorman https://irishplayography.com/person/damian-gorman https://seamusheaneyhome.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873657583 https://www.facebook.com/damian.gorman.14/