Foyle Civic Trust galadinner after 25 years

Two days of events will follow the reception with the Trust set to launch a new website and showcase recent publications such as the ‘Foyle Heritage Map,’ the ‘Foyle Source Book’ and ‘‘Twist Foyle and Bann: A Heritage Guide.’

Looking forward to the celebration dinner a spokesperson for the Trust explained: “It is fitting the celebrations should start here, in the Guildhall with a Gala Dinner and prestigious lecture, in the same building where the Trust was inaugurated 25 years ago in Spring 1989.

“Since then, much has changed socially, politically and architecturally in the city of Derry/Londonderry and its environs.

“Indeed, the few people who were at the initial meeting in April 1989 must be struck by the changes within the city.

“Amongst that few will be Joe Tracey, the current Honorary President of the Trust, one of the original founder members.

“Mr Tracey will introduce the keynote speaker, Professor Alistair Rowan, for a lecture entitled: ‘Derry Revisited: An Historian Looks at the City.’”

On Friday, September 19, a morning session of discussion in Londonderry’s Central Library will take place followed by the launch of the Trust’s new website, www.foylecivictrust.org. Lunch in Áras Cholmcille will then be followed by a guided tour of the new centre. On Saturday, September 20, the focus will again be on the historic buildings of the city with a ‘Walk and Talk’ at Prehen House by Colin Peck and George McLaughlin followed by a closing lunch and musical entertainment.