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Big send off for Culture bid
21.05.10
THE final bid document
that will determine whether or not Derry will be
named UK City of Culture 2013 left the city
yesterday with goodwill messages from local school
children and young people who gave it their full
backing.
As An Taoiseach Brian Cowen gave his support to the
bid, Derry's temporary director of development,
Oonagh McGillion left for Manchester to officially
submit the bid.
“We have been overwhelmed by the level of goodwill
shown towards the bid and we firmly believe we have
the winning bid. On behalf of the bid team and
everyone involved I would like to sincerely thank
everyone for their support," she said. |
Local school children
and members of the team joined the Mayor for a
resounding 'Just Say Yes!' This follows on from the
Cultural Connections reception at the Millennium
Forum on Wednesday attended by US Envoy to Northern
Ireland, Declan Kelly and the Mayor, Cllr Paul
Fleming.
US Envoy Declan Kelly said: “Derry and the entire
region of Northern Ireland possess a |
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great deal of cultural
capital and creative talent. A winning bid would
create an immense opportunity for the region to
further develop its strong cultural base."
Meanwhile, Mr Cowen said Derry and its hinterland
had "a rich and varied cultural history".
"In troubled times, the city demonstrated a real
spirit and a drive to overcome adversity.
That spirit has been harnessed by the entire
community in supporting the City of Culture bid.
“If the bid is successful, Derry and the wider North
West region will have a golden opportunity to
showcase the vibrancy of its cultural life, and its
enduring warmth and vitality, to a huge audience -
not just in these islands but around the world.
“I have no doubt that Derry would prove itself an
extremely worthy winner. I wish the bid team, and
the people of the city, all the best." |
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