City to take part in Culture Nights

LONDONDERRY is hoping to join twenty towns, cities and counties across Ireland this September for "Culture Nights," an event that will attempt to provide people with the opportunity to discover and enjoy the rich cultural offering of the city's venues at night.
By The Newsroom
Published 15th Jul 2010, 10:52 BST

The event is an initiative of the Temple Bar Cultural Trust in Dublin and Derry City Council believes it could chime perfectly with its Tourism Development Strategy which prioritises the development of the evening and night economy in the city.

A report to the Council's Development Committee yesterday advised members the event was a hugely important event on the cultural calendar in Ireland and that it last year it attracted approximately 152,000 visitors across Ireland.

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Consequently, the Council aims to join twenty other places in celebrating the 2010 event on Friday, September 24.

"This city-wide initiative is an ideal vehicle to showcase the best artistic and cultural heritage in our city and to develop new relationships between culture, visitors and the local community Derry City Council is working with Temple Bar Cultural Trust and local cultural and private sector partners to develop Culture Night programme for delivery.

"Benefits include listing in the nationwide programme/website and other marketing opportunities," the Town Clerk reported to the Committee yesterday.

The report explained that the financial implications of the initiative would be identified through detailed programming but it was anticipated costs would be minimal and could be met within the existing Economic Development Plan budget.

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