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MacLochlainn praises culture win
19.07.10
MAYOR of Buncrana Cllr
Padraig MacLochlainn has paid tribute to the people
of Derry and the organisers of their successful bid
to named ‘UK City of Culture 2013’.
Cllr MacLochlainn, who is also deputy mayor of
Donegal, said the people of Buncrana and Inishowen
were delighted for the city.
“The community in Buncrana and Inishowen are
absolutely thrilled for our nearest neighbours and
their worthy achievement of being named ‘City of
Culture 2013’. Indeed Buncrana Town Council actively
supported Derry’s campaign to be awarded this
title," said Cllr MacLochlainn.
“With Derry being such a short distance from our
town we look forward to joining in the festivities
and celebrating with our neighbours. We look forward
to the continued partnership of our towns for the
mutual benefits of all the people in this part of
Ireland.” |
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Meanwhile, Senator
Cecilia Keaveney said the 2013 event would provide a
"huge boost to the entire North West".
"This was a title that many people worked hard to
achieve and I commend everyone who contributed to
the success of the bid. In some respects the work
begins now. There is now a real goal, which is to
sell the secret of the North West to the many
thousands of people that will be attracted into the
region.
"It is a unique chance that I know all the agencies
involved particularly in tourism but also in
employment must rise to. We will see a return for
Derry and Donegal. The scale of that success will
match the strength of continued efforts made now
post the success of this bid," she added. |
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