ELEVEN groups in
Moville have joined forces to create one 'super
committee' to turn the town into the event capital
of the North West.
The events committees involved are Regatta, Raft,
Vintage Car, Vintage Agriculture, Foyle Rowing Club,
St. Patrick's Day Parade, Christmas Tree Committee,
Greencastle Regatta, DylanFest and BeatlesFest and
Shroove Regatta.
The heads of all the groups met last week in a bid
to restore Moville's reputation as a top holiday
town with a co-ordinated programme of events
throughout the year.
John Steele was appointed chairman, Gerry
McLaughlin, secretary/PRO and Sammy Lyle was elected
treasurer.
“Every time people come to Moville, that is our
great selling opportunity. When people come for the
Traditional Irish Music Festival in mid-February
there should be posters and brochures around Moville
that let them see what other events will be taking
place," said Gerry McLaughlin, who runs the
DylanFest.
"Some of those people will have come to Moville and
liked it and may be looking for other good
opportunities to come back when there is something
else on."
He said the visitors would then "spread the word"
about what is going on in the Foyleside town.
A quote has already been obtained for 5,000
brochures and it is hoped to have them in the pubs
and shops of Moville when people visit from Derry
and other places over the Christmas holiday.
"There is great hope that Moville has got its act
together and will start to attract holidaymakers in
much greater numbers for its enticing series of
events throughout the year starting with the
Traditional Music Festival in February," added
Gerry. |
