Derry’s Siege Museum celebrated at special civic event

PICTURED ABOVE: The Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Niree McMorris presents a civic gift to Billy Moore, CEO, Siege Museum at a reception in the Guildhall to mark the 10th anniversary of the opening of the museum.  Included are staff and directors. At front are Worthington McGrath, secretary, and Ronald McCausland. Back, from left, are Jim Brownlee, vice-chairman, Ivan Taylor, Stuart Moore, manager, David McLean, Mervyn Duddy and Noel Moore, treasurer. (Photo: Lorcan Doherty Photography)

The Deputy Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Alderman Niree McMorris, hosted a special civic reception for the Siege Museum as it celebrated the 10th anniversary of its opening.

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The event, hosted in the Guildhall, brought together staff and directors of the museum to celebrate the milestone with Deputy Mayor McMorris presenting a civic gift to Billy Moore, CEO of the Siege Museum.

Deputy Mayor McMorris congratulated the team on this milestone and thanked them for their hard work in showcasing the region’s history.

“A decade on from its opening, the Siege Museum continues to play a vital role in preserving and sharing an important chapter of our city’s history. It was a pleasure to present this civic gift to Billy Moore and the dedicated team whose commitment has ensured the museum remains a valued cultural and educational resource for the city and its visitors,” she added.