Dobbins commends Earhart Festival ‘community spirit’ despite funding setback

SDLP Cllr Angela Dobbins has commended the community strength shown during this year’s Earhart Festival held in Derry.

Cllr Dobbins said Ollie Green despite the blow of decreased funding, Ollie Green along with the Redshirt Team produced a week of “fun-filled” events despite the blow of decreased funding.

Describing the closing carnival as “spectacular,” Cllr Dobbins said: “These organisers could not have achieved this without the input of the wider community and this strong community spirit can only be commended.

“A big thank you must be extended to those who volunteered their time, the sponsors, the fundraisers, the performers and the usual master of ceremonies Billy Carlin.”

Cllr Dobbins concluded: ”Well done to all and looking forward to Earhart 2016.”