Derry duo to attend Comhaltas European presentation ceremony

Two senior members of SInn Fein in Derry are to attend  an awards ceremony at the European Citizen's Prize will be presented to Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

MEP Martina Anderson will be among the hosts at Saturday's ceremony while Gearóid Ó hEára, co-ordinator of hugely successful Derry Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2113, will also attend.

Ms Anderson said she was "proud" to have nominated  Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann for the prestigious award for its commitment to reconciliation. 

She added: "I am also deeply honoured to be co-hosting this Saturday's award ceremony in Cashel alongside my fellow Sinn Féin MEPs as well as Comhaltas director general, Labhrás Ó Murchú, and Francis Jacobs from the European Parliament's information office in Ireland." 

Mr Ó hEára said he was  looking forward to attending the presentation ceremony. 

He added: "I congratulate  my colleague Martina Anderson for nominating Comhaltas for this award and for her ongoing support and encouragement of the organisation. 

"Everyone who attended Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Derry in 2013 will know the fantastic work Comhaltas does and I will continue to work with Comhaltas to bring the Fleadh back to the city."