Robinson and McGuinness welcome Fleadh decision

First Minister the Rt. Hon. Peter D. Robinson MLA and deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA have welcomed the decision of the Ulster Council of Comhaltas to support the bid of Derry/Londonderry to host the 2013 All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil.
~ Wednesday, 25 January 2012

The Council last night agreed to put forward the city as a contender to Saturday’s meeting of the organisation’s Ard Comhairle, where a final decision will be taken.

In welcoming the decision the First Minister said: "I am pleased that whatever concerns may have existed surrounding the hosting of this event have now been addressed and that common sense has prevailed. The hosting of the event would be of both cultural and economic benefit to Londonderry and to, indeed, the wider district and I wish the bid every success on Saturday.”

The deputy First Minister said: "This is a very positive development. There has been a tremendous groundswell of support for the bid from not just Ireland but all over the globe since the weekend and I commend the Ulster Council of Comhaltas for now deciding to nominate the city to host the All-Ireland Fleadh next year. I’ve no doubt that a strong case will be put forward and I sincerely hope that we will have further cause for celebration this weekend."

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