St Mary's College - Choir COD Choral feestival St Columb's Hall
Description
St. Columb's Park - Area 2 of 3 - Derry - Northern Ireland
There are different parks in Northern Ireland and every single one of them carries its different characteristics that differ it from all the others. One of those different parks is St. Columb's that is located in Derry-Londonderry (
There is a history behind St. Columb's Park which started back in 1845 when the Hill Estate was bought by the Londonderry Corporation for use as a public park. This public park which is situated on Limavady Road in county Derry-Londonderry was formerly the estate of the Hill Family. There is a huge house located in this park which was called Chatham and its builder was a naval office Lieutenant John Rea, who his daughter later on married Sir George Hill of Brookhall.
The park is now a public place that allows all the people to go through and enjoy a walk or a sit there and see the Hill House which is found inside and which is still there and is known as St. Columb's Park House which aims at being located in the middle of the park and which was previously used as a Nurse's Home for a period of time.
There are several things that one could do in this park, it could be walking around, relaxing a little bit and enjoying the beauty of nature with the River Foyle which is moving through the park. There are different facilities found in this park, such as the Foyle Arena which is located just beside the entrance and which is a leisure and events facility. There is also the Far and Wild which is a leading outdoor adventure company, the Maiden City Soccer which is a local cross community football development organisation and the Columba Heritage Trail.
We have also been to two different other areas and locations in St. Columb's Park to bring other 360 degree video experiences and which are ( and (
If you are searching for a place to sit in and have something to drink then you could enjoy your time at the Cafe in the Park which is a family run business that gives you the chance to stay away from the chaos of the street and the city and enjoy some peaceful time in the middle of St. Columb's Park.
There are different events and programmes which might take place in the park, so if you want to attend any of these events then you should check what they have to offer before heading there - these events might differ according to the time of the year and the season and they are really interesting to attend any of them - so try not to miss the chance.
Derry-Londonderry is one of the six different counties of Northern Ireland - the use of the name differ according to who is saying it; the British people tend to refer to it as Londonderry while those who are living in Ireland tend to call it Derry.
There are other different parks in Northern Ireland which we have been to before, such as the Roe Valley Country Park ( which is also located in Limavady in county Derry-Londonderry and all those other parks which are found in different parts all around Northern Ireland.
If you decided to come to visit St. Columb's Park in county Derry-Londonderry then there are also some other attractions to consider visiting and which include the Magilligan Point which is one of the most famous places there ( Limavady Sculpture Trail ( and all the attractions which are located in Derry-Londonderry city such as the old famous Guildhall ( the Bogside ( the Bishops Gate ( and the Peace Bridge (
There are lots of things for one to see wherever he/she is heading and those going to Derry-Londonderry in Northern Ireland, they could visit these places we have suggested and of course they should never miss the chance of passing by one of the beautiful parks found in the country and which is St. Columb's Park and pass by those different sites that are located inside, such as St. Columb's Park House that is considered the most important building inside and which was supposed to be placed in the middle of the park.
Have you ever been to any of the beautiful parks found in Northern Ireland during your visit before? Have you ever been to St. Columb's park in county Derry-Londonderry? In the middle of all the visits and tours you are doing in the country, you should at some point decide to free your mind and visit a park so that you could walk and sit in silence within the green areas and away from all the chaos that you have been exposed to before.
Share your experience with us and tell us more about what you have visited before.
Some of the best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep.
St. Columb's Park - Area 1 of 3 - Derry - Northern Ireland
There are different parks in Northern Ireland and every single one of them carries its different characteristics that differ it from all the others. One of those different parks is St. Columb's that is located in Derry-Londonderry (
There is a history behind St. Columb's Park which started back in 1845 when the Hill Estate was bought by the Londonderry Corporation for use as a public park. This public park which is situated on Limavady Road in county Derry-Londonderry was formerly the estate of the Hill Family. There is a huge house located in this park which was called Chatham and its builder was a naval office Lieutenant John Rea, who his daughter later on married Sir George Hill of Brookhall.
The park is now a public place that allows all the people to go through and enjoy a walk or a sit there and see the Hill House which is found inside and which is still there and is known as St. Columb's Park House which aims at being located in the middle of the park and which was previously used as a Nurse's Home for a period of time.
There are several things that one could do in this park, it could be walking around, relaxing a little bit and enjoying the beauty of nature with the River Foyle which is moving through the park. There are different facilities found in this park, such as the Foyle Arena which is located just beside the entrance and which is a leisure and events facility. There is also the Far and Wild which is a leading outdoor adventure company, the Maiden City Soccer which is a local cross community football development organisation and the Columba Heritage Trail.
We have also been to two different other areas and locations in St. Columb's Park to bring other 360 degree video experiences and which are ( and (
If you are searching for a place to sit in and have something to drink then you could enjoy your time at the Cafe in the Park which is a family run business that gives you the chance to stay away from the chaos of the street and the city and enjoy some peaceful time in the middle of St. Columb's Park.
There are different events and programmes which might take place in the park, so if you want to attend any of these events then you should check what they have to offer before heading there - these events might differ according to the time of the year and the season and they are really interesting to attend any of them - so try not to miss the chance.
Derry-Londonderry is one of the six different counties of Northern Ireland - the use of the name differ according to who is saying it; the British people tend to refer to it as Londonderry while those who are living in Ireland tend to call it Derry.
There are other different parks in Northern Ireland which we have been to before, such as the Roe Valley Country Park ( which is also located in Limavady in county Derry-Londonderry and all those other parks which are found in different parts all around Northern Ireland.
If you decided to come to visit St. Columb's Park in county Derry-Londonderry then there are also some other attractions to consider visiting and which include the Magilligan Point which is one of the most famous places there ( Limavady Sculpture Trail ( and all the attractions which are located in Derry-Londonderry city such as the old famous Guildhall ( the Bogside ( the Bishops Gate ( and the Peace Bridge (
There are lots of things for one to see wherever he/she is heading and those going to Derry-Londonderry in Northern Ireland, they could visit these places we have suggested and of course they should never miss the chance of passing by one of the beautiful parks found in the country and which is St. Columb's Park and pass by those different sites that are located inside, such as St. Columb's Park House that is considered the most important building inside and which was supposed to be placed in the middle of the park.
Have you ever been to any of the beautiful parks found in Northern Ireland during your visit before? Have you ever been to St. Columb's park in county Derry-Londonderry? In the middle of all the visits and tours you are doing in the country, you should at some point decide to free your mind and visit a park so that you could walk and sit in silence within the green areas and away from all the chaos that you have been exposed to before.
Share your experience with us and tell us more about what you have visited before.
Some of the best locations around Ireland / Northern Ireland and further afield. A travel blog/vlog of the hidden treasures that are on our doorstep.
The winning Design @ Music city ( Derry/Londonderry)
Derry city council in collaboration with a number of organisations are running a four day fashion focused event – Fashion Fest 2014, from Thursday 20th November – Sunday 23rd November which will incorporate a host of industry focused workshops, fashion demos, a vintage fair, wedding showcase, in-store fashion events and much more.
The main fashion event will take place on Saturday 22nd November showcasing local established designers - a night of fashion and entertainment.
Glam up and bring out the bling for this fun fashion event - and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Saturday 22nd November will see of the city’s landmark buildings, St. Columb’s Hall, transformed into a stylish haven for one of Fashion Fest’s main events. A fusion of catwalk, creativity and camaraderie combine to make this a night you’ll never forget!
Expect to see some of this region’s best designers showcase new collections, with styles and trends to suit all tastes - a must for fashionable folk everywhere.
Designers include: Northern Ireland Designer of the Year, Una Rodden, Oliver Doherty(Game of Thrones Costume Designer), Edel MacBride, Danielle Romeril (British Fashion Council), Tamsin Blackbourn and many more.
The latest trends, sophistication and style will not only top the agenda, they’ll set the tone as the fashion show continues into the night with drinks, dancing and first class entertainment.
The hottest ticket in town!
Fashion Show After Party with Horse Meat Disco
Supporting the Mayors chosen Charities COS (Circle of Support) for Autism Families derrycity.gov.uk/Mayor
Date: Saturday 22nd November
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Venue: St Columb’s Hall
Cost: £12 + Booking Fee after price
After Party Tickets £6 + Booking Fee
City of Derry International Choral Festival Highlights, 2015
Highlights from the City of Derry International Choral Festival, 21-25 October 2015.
Includes guest artists The King's Singers and the Ulster Orchestra, international competitors Academic Choir of Carinthia Mohorjan (Slovenia), Härlanda Voces (Sweden), Salutaris Chamber Choir (Belarus), Polifonica Chamber Choir (Belarus) and Saint Nicholas Choir Litija (Slovenia), and national choirs Momentum (Derry) and Lisburn Harmony Ladies' Choir (Lisburn).
Venues include St. Columb's Hall and The Gasyard Centre
www.derrycity.gov.uk/fashionfest
Derry city council in collaboration with a number of organisations are running a four day fashion focused event – Fashion Fest 2014, from Thursday 20th November – Sunday 23rd November which will incorporate a host of industry focused workshops, fashion demos, a vintage fair, wedding showcase, in-store fashion events and much more.
The main fashion event will take place on Saturday 22nd November showcasing local established designers - a night of fashion and entertainment.
Glam up and bring out the bling for this fun fashion event - and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Saturday 22nd November will see of the city’s landmark buildings, St. Columb’s Hall, transformed into a stylish haven for one of Fashion Fest’s main events. A fusion of catwalk, creativity and camaraderie combine to make this a night you’ll never forget!
Expect to see some of this region’s best designers showcase new collections, with styles and trends to suit all tastes - a must for fashionable folk everywhere.
Designers include: Northern Ireland Designer of the Year, Una Rodden, Oliver Doherty(Game of Thrones Costume Designer), Edel MacBride, Danielle Romeril (British Fashion Council), Tamsin Blackbourn and many more.
The latest trends, sophistication and style will not only top the agenda, they’ll set the tone as the fashion show continues into the night with drinks, dancing and first class entertainment.
The hottest ticket in town!
Fashion Show After Party with Horse Meat Disco
Supporting the Mayors chosen Charities COS (Circle of Support) for Autism Families derrycity.gov.uk/Mayor
Date: Saturday 22nd November
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Venue: St Columb’s Hall
Cost: £12 + Booking Fee after price
After Party Tickets £6 + Booking Fee
Derry, Northern Ireland - Travel Around The World | Top best places to visit in Derry
Top best places to visit in Derry, Northern Ireland
Derry or, more officially, Londonderry is the second largest city of Northern Ireland.
The city is also nicknamed the Maiden City by virtue of the fact that its walls were never breached despite being besieged on three separate occasions.
Derry is the only remaining walled city in Ireland that is completely intact and it is one of the finest examples of a walled city in Europe.
There are many historical buildings that can be visited when walking down the City Walls.
St Columb’s Cathedral is the mother church of the Ireland Diocese of Derry.
Situated along the City Walls, First Derry Presbyterian Church has recently been re-opened and is now used as a place of worship.
Another admirable church of great importance is the neo-Gothic St Augustine’s Church.
Located within the historic walls Tower Museum, the main museum of the city, tells the story of the city from prehistory to the present.
Right in the center of Derry is a monument dedicated to the citizens who lost their lives during World War I, the Diamond War Memorial.
In the Bogside neighborhood is a historical landmark, a free-standing gable wall, that commemorates Free Derry.
In the same area of the Free Derry Museum is the Bloody Sunday Memorial.
But the Bogside is best known for its large political murals found on the walls of Free Derry Corner.
A more contemporary sculpture in the city, known as Hands Across the Divide, serves as a symbol of the two communities coming together.
Outside of the city walls are many important landmarks worth visiting, such as:
St Eugene’s Cathedral, where there is the Roman Catholic minster.
St Columba’s Church Long Tower, the Roman Catholic Church with the beautiful altar.
And the Guildhall, a large hall where many social and political events have been held.
The Guildhall is located between City Walls and the River Foyle.
-------------------------------------------------
Subscribe:
Facebook:
Email: travelaroundtheworld.tatw@gmail.com
Intro & Outro:
PORTS- FEW AND FAR BETWEEN
iPhone5 footage
Sat 1st March 2014
The Nerve Centre, Derry
Jika Jika! Boxing Night Ivan Smagghe
St Columb's Hall Derry
Top 14. Best Tourist Attractions in Derry - Northern Ireland
Top 14. Best Tourist Attractions and Beautiful Places in Derry - Northern Ireland: City Walls, Peace bridge, Guildhall, Walled city Londonderry, Tower Museum, Museum of Free Derry, Free Derry Corner, St. Columb's Cathedral, The Bogside Artists, Millennium Forum, St. Augustine's Church, St. Eugene's Cathedral, The Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall, St. Columba's Church
Illuminating the city with Fashion # Music city
Derry city council in collaboration with a number of organisations are running a four day fashion focused event – Fashion Fest 2014, from Thursday 20th November – Sunday 23rd November which will incorporate a host of industry focused workshops, fashion demos, a vintage fair, wedding showcase, in-store fashion events and much more.
The main fashion event will take place on Saturday 22nd November showcasing local established designers - a night of fashion and entertainment.
Glam up and bring out the bling for this fun fashion event - and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Saturday 22nd November will see of the city’s landmark buildings, St. Columb’s Hall, transformed into a stylish haven for one of Fashion Fest’s main events. A fusion of catwalk, creativity and camaraderie combine to make this a night you’ll never forget!
Expect to see some of this region’s best designers showcase new collections, with styles and trends to suit all tastes - a must for fashionable folk everywhere.
Designers include: Northern Ireland Designer of the Year, Una Rodden, Oliver Doherty(Game of Thrones Costume Designer), Edel MacBride, Danielle Romeril (British Fashion Council), Tamsin Blackbourn and many more.
The latest trends, sophistication and style will not only top the agenda, they’ll set the tone as the fashion show continues into the night with drinks, dancing and first class entertainment.
The hottest ticket in town!
Fashion Show After Party with Horse Meat Disco
Supporting the Mayors chosen Charities COS (Circle of Support) for Autism Families derrycity.gov.uk/Mayor
Date: Saturday 22nd November
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Venue: St Columb’s Hall
Cost: £12 + Booking Fee after price
After Party Tickets £6 + Booking Fee
Thornhill College - O Holy Night
‘O Holy Night’ performed by the Senior Choir of Thornhill Collge, Derry, Northern Ireland at the school’s annual Carol Service, December 2017
The Guildhall - Most Impressive Landmark in Londonderry
The History of Guildhall
The Guildhall is one of Derry's most outstanding landmarks and has been so since the 1800s. An iconic building that has seen many events and witnesses history in the making, Guildhall stands in the center of the city to this day as a must-see spot for visitors in Derry-Londonderry.
Name
It was originally named Victoria Hall as it was a prevailing custom at the time to name locations around the British Empire after the current reigning monarch. The current name of the building comes in honor of its connection to the City of London and its guilds.
Location
The Guildhall building is located in Derry, County Londonderry,
It serves as a meeting place for the elected members of Derry and Strabane District Council. It is also home to the Derry City Council chamber and the Mayor’s Parlour.
Description
As you cross the entrance to The Guildhall, you’ll find a welcoming note “The Guildhall is one of Derry’s most recognizable landmarks and has been at the heart of the city life since 1890.” As you continue down the hall, you’ll have a beautiful view of the majestic painted windows next to tall plaques retelling the history of the building and the region. The Guildhall also contains exhibitions showcasing old books that contain ancient maps and descriptions of the area as well. A maquette also stands detailing what seems to be what the region looked like in old times. The exterior of the building features neo-gothic architectural designs and a majestic clock tower.
The Guildhall includes a large hall where many social and political events have been held over the years, including Halloween carnivals, the Christmas lights switch-on, the Christmas European Market. The square in front of the Guildhall is the main city square in Derry-Londonderry, making it a focal location in the city, as they are also surrounded by shopping, cultural and touristic areas.
Architecture
Originally built by The Honourable The Irish Society. The red sandstone building is of neo-gothic architecture, with Tudor overtones. The Guildhall contains stunning stained glass windows that portray the history of Derry, and were created by a Belfast firm called Campbell's. It is also said that it has the second largest clock face in the British Isles (next to Big Ben). The building is basically made up of Dumfrese sandstone, marble, oak panelling, ornate ceilings and stained glass windows.
Upon entering the building, one encounters a window featuring the Royal Coat of Arms, the Seal of Empire and the symbols of the principal British overseas Dominions, to celebrate imperial unity.
Former mayors and other civic officers also donated windows to be placed in the building, often depicting modern economic developments in the city. Throughout the building, other windows feature the achievements of the three Irish divisions in the British Army.
The most recently placed window in the Guildhall commemorates the victims of Bloody Sunday, 30 January 1972. In the centre, from top to bottom, is a trail of poppies symbolizing remembrance for the dead, whose names are written on crosses. The window was commissioned by Derry City Council.
Frank McDonald of the Irish Times commented on the Irish Georgian Society’s Conservation Awards won for the reconstruction of the building, What impressed the jury (which included myself) about Derry’s Guildhall was not just the internal spatial rearrangement, but also the meticulous work done to the exterior in rebuilding its ornate gable, which had been leaning outwards, as well as complete repointing of the stonework and restoration of the stained glass windows.
Jury member Dr. Eddie McParland noted, “The recarved stonework was excellent, lots of original details were kept and the original ceiling of the council chamber was revealed.”
Construction
The Guildhall was originally built in the 1600s and was located in the Diamond area of the Walled City, but unfortunately it was destroyed by fire and its location was turned later on into a city square. The new Guildhall was opened in July 1890 after three years of construction work to complete the building.
On 21 September 1912, the London Times reported on the building's opening ceremony, declaring that The Londonderry Guildhall is a fine modern building, the chief treasures in which are the stained glass windows presented by the various London Companies that once owned land in Ireland, and have not forgotten the old association.
Major restorations were done to the building in 2010 by contractors H & J Martin. The cost of the restoration work was estimated at £3M, including the stonework, roofs, windows and stained glass, as well as the clock.
As for the construction work done to the interior of Guildhall, it was estimated to have cost around £5M.
Read more
More videos -
Music & Fashion @ Derry/ LondonderryFashion Fest 2014
Derry city council in collaboration with a number of organisations are running a four day fashion focused event – Fashion Fest 2014, from Thursday 20th November – Sunday 23rd November which will incorporate a host of industry focused workshops, fashion demos, a vintage fair, wedding showcase, in-store fashion events and much more.
The main fashion event will take place on Saturday 22nd November showcasing local established designers - a night of fashion and entertainment.
Glam up and bring out the bling for this fun fashion event - and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Saturday 22nd November will see of the city’s landmark buildings, St. Columb’s Hall, transformed into a stylish haven for one of Fashion Fest’s main events. A fusion of catwalk, creativity and camaraderie combine to make this a night you’ll never forget!
Expect to see some of this region’s best designers showcase new collections, with styles and trends to suit all tastes - a must for fashionable folk everywhere.
Designers include: Northern Ireland Designer of the Year, Una Rodden, Oliver Doherty(Game of Thrones Costume Designer), Edel MacBride, Danielle Romeril (British Fashion Council), Tamsin Blackbourn and many more.
The latest trends, sophistication and style will not only top the agenda, they’ll set the tone as the fashion show continues into the night with drinks, dancing and first class entertainment.
The hottest ticket in town!
Fashion Show After Party with Horse Meat Disco
Supporting the Mayors chosen Charities COS (Circle of Support) for Autism Families derrycity.gov.uk/Mayor
Date: Saturday 22nd November
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Venue: St Columb’s Hall
Cost: £12 + Booking Fee after price
After Party Tickets £6 + Booking Fee
The Foyle fashion Festival in Derry-Londonderry
Derry city council in collaboration with a number of organisations are running a four day fashion focused event – Fashion Fest 2014, from Thursday 20th November – Sunday 23rd November which will incorporate a host of industry focused workshops, fashion demos, a vintage fair, wedding showcase, in-store fashion events and much more.
The main fashion event will take place on Saturday 22nd November showcasing local established designers - a night of fashion and entertainment.
Glam up and bring out the bling for this fun fashion event - and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Saturday 22nd November will see of the city’s landmark buildings, St. Columb’s Hall, transformed into a stylish haven for one of Fashion Fest’s main events. A fusion of catwalk, creativity and camaraderie combine to make this a night you’ll never forget!
Expect to see some of this region’s best designers showcase new collections, with styles and trends to suit all tastes - a must for fashionable folk everywhere.
Designers include: Northern Ireland Designer of the Year, Una Rodden, Oliver Doherty(Game of Thrones Costume Designer), Edel MacBride, Danielle Romeril (British Fashion Council), Tamsin Blackbourn and many more.
The latest trends, sophistication and style will not only top the agenda, they’ll set the tone as the fashion show continues into the night with drinks, dancing and first class entertainment.
The hottest ticket in town!
Fashion Show After Party with Horse Meat Disco
Supporting the Mayors chosen Charities COS (Circle of Support) for Autism Families derrycity.gov.uk/Mayor
Date: Saturday 22nd November
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Venue: St Columb’s Hall
Cost: £12 + Booking Fee after price
After Party Tickets £6 + Booking Fee
'Boys Day Out 5.' Walking Most of Derry's Walls
Us three old Belfast boys are on a Belfast train day trip, free bus/rail pass, day to the Maiden City of Derry/Londonderry. Here we walk Derry's Wall from Shipquay Gate to St Columb's Cathedral. I intend to return soon and do the complete the walk. ( I rather slipped up here, -sorry. )
Derry (/ˈdɛri/, officially Londonderry (/ˈlʌndənˌdɛri/), is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name Daire (modern Irish: Doire) meaning oak grove. In 1613, the city was granted a Royal Charter by King James I and gained the London prefix to reflect the funding of its construction by the London guilds. While the city is more usually known colloquially as Derry, Londonderry is also commonly used and remains the legal name.
Derry is the only remaining completely intact walled city in Ireland and one of the finest examples of a walled city in Europe. The walls constitute the largest monument in State care in Northern Ireland and, as the last walled city to be built in Europe, stands as the most complete and spectacular.
The Walls were built in 1613–1619 by The Honourable The Irish Society as defences for early 17th century settlers from England and Scotland. The Walls, which are approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) in circumference and which vary in height and width between 3.7 and 10.7 metres (12 and 35 feet), are completely intact and form a walkway around the inner city. They provide a unique promenade to view the layout of the original town which still preserves its Renaissance style street plan. The four original gates to the Walled City are Bishop's Gate, Ferryquay Gate, Butcher Gate and Shipquay Gate. Three further gates were added later, Magazine Gate, Castle Gate and New Gate, making seven gates in total. Historic buildings within the walls include the 1633 Gothic cathedral of St Columb, the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall and the courthouse.
It is one of the few cities in Europe that never saw its fortifications breached, withstanding several sieges including one in 1689 which lasted 105 days, hence the city's nickname, 'The Maiden City.'
Fashion Music # Derry fashion show
Derry city council in collaboration with a number of organisations are running a four day fashion focused event – Fashion Fest 2014, from Thursday 20th November – Sunday 23rd November which will incorporate a host of industry focused workshops, fashion demos, a vintage fair, wedding showcase, in-store fashion events and much more.
The main fashion event will take place on Saturday 22nd November showcasing local established designers - a night of fashion and entertainment.
Glam up and bring out the bling for this fun fashion event - and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Saturday 22nd November will see of the city’s landmark buildings, St. Columb’s Hall, transformed into a stylish haven for one of Fashion Fest’s main events. A fusion of catwalk, creativity and camaraderie combine to make this a night you’ll never forget!
Expect to see some of this region’s best designers showcase new collections, with styles and trends to suit all tastes - a must for fashionable folk everywhere.
Designers include: Northern Ireland Designer of the Year, Una Rodden, Oliver Doherty(Game of Thrones Costume Designer), Edel MacBride, Danielle Romeril (British Fashion Council), Tamsin Blackbourn and many more.
The latest trends, sophistication and style will not only top the agenda, they’ll set the tone as the fashion show continues into the night with drinks, dancing and first class entertainment.
The hottest ticket in town!
Fashion Show After Party with Horse Meat Disco
Supporting the Mayors chosen Charities COS (Circle of Support) for Autism Families derrycity.gov.uk/Mayor
Date: Saturday 22nd November
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Venue: St Columb’s Hall
Cost: £12 + Booking Fee after price
After Party Tickets £6 + Booking Fee
City of Derry International Choral Festival Closing Gala Concert
Closing Gala Concert of the inaugural City of Derry International Choral Festival featuring international competitors and awards ceremony, Sunday 27th October 2013, St. Columb's Hall, Derry
Welcome to Fashion Fest 2014 # Derry / Londonderry
Derry city council in collaboration with a number of organisations are running a four day fashion focused event – Fashion Fest 2014, from Thursday 20th November – Sunday 23rd November which will incorporate a host of industry focused workshops, fashion demos, a vintage fair, wedding showcase, in-store fashion events and much more.
The main fashion event will take place on Saturday 22nd November showcasing local established designers - a night of fashion and entertainment.
Glam up and bring out the bling for this fun fashion event - and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Saturday 22nd November will see of the city’s landmark buildings, St. Columb’s Hall, transformed into a stylish haven for one of Fashion Fest’s main events. A fusion of catwalk, creativity and camaraderie combine to make this a night you’ll never forget!
Expect to see some of this region’s best designers showcase new collections, with styles and trends to suit all tastes - a must for fashionable folk everywhere.
Designers include: Northern Ireland Designer of the Year, Una Rodden, Oliver Doherty(Game of Thrones Costume Designer), Edel MacBride, Danielle Romeril (British Fashion Council), Tamsin Blackbourn and many more.
The latest trends, sophistication and style will not only top the agenda, they’ll set the tone as the fashion show continues into the night with drinks, dancing and first class entertainment.
The hottest ticket in town!
Fashion Show After Party with Horse Meat Disco
Supporting the Mayors chosen Charities COS (Circle of Support) for Autism Families derrycity.gov.uk/Mayor
Date: Saturday 22nd November
Time: 7.30pm – 9.00pm
Venue: St Columb’s Hall
Cost: £12 + Booking Fee after price
After Party Tickets £6 + Booking Fee
Warmest UK Halloween on record @ Londonderry/ Derry 2014
Halloween Events in Derry/ Londonderry.
Welcome to our world famous Hallowe’en celebration, the largest in Europe.
They’re the oldest unbroken ramparts in Europe and have stood witness to over 400 years of Derry’s fascinating history, and this Hallowe’en the city’s walls will become a stage for a fiery production of fantasy and mythical mischief.
For three days October 30 - November 1, the Walls will provide the atmospheric backdrop for the Awakening the Walls – Citadel of Dreams production, staged by celebrated landscape theatre company LUXe, the team behind last year’s impressive Inferno at Ebrington Square.
This year’s show has a distinctly more ethereal theme, with a theatrical dreamworld of light, fire, sculpture, and circus antics that will completely transform one of Ireland’s best know landmarks.
Speaking on behalf of the theatre company, Mark Hill explained some of the thinking behind the Citadel of Dreams which is one of the key highlights in the Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Carnival.
“This year’s performance will have a distinctly different flavour than last year, and it will be much softer and dreamlike in its approach,” he revealed.
“A lot of work has been done around the theme of dreams, and in creating the sensation of entering a dream world for the duration of your journey. There will be music, dancers, aerialists, and even a processional performance on the Grand Parade.
“When the opportunity arose to perform on the Walls we jumped at the chance, as it’s the perfect setting for a performance of this kind. Last year’s show was very dark and mischievous but this year we wanted to do something in keeping with the setting and the sense of history.
“We use light to create some beautiful visual effects and it’s a great opportunity for people to explore the Walls by night – you never know what you might come across.”
Festival and Events Manager with Derry City Council Karan Leonard said: “The City Walls are the perfect setting for an after dark Hallowe’en performance, and I’m looking forward to seeing the final preparations for the show after last year’s atmospheric Inferno production at Ebrington.
“It’s the perfect opportunity to either walk the Walls for the first time or experience them in a completely different light – and enjoy an unforgettable supernatural celebration.”
The Citadel of Dreams is a continuous performance around the Walls that will take around 30 minutes to complete. Viewers can begin the journey at St Columb’s Cathedral, and the performance will be ongoing throughout Viewers can begin the journey at St Columb’s Cathedral, and the performance will be ongoing throughout the evenings, beginning from 6.30pm – 8.30pm on Thursday and Saturday, and 5.30pm until 7pm on Friday.
The show is just one element in a packed programme of family events taking place throughout the Banks of the Foyle Hallowe’en Festival from October 25-November 2.
Other highlights include the creepy Chateau le Fear, Ebrington Square’s very own haunted house of horrors. The Square will also host the Freaky Fun Fair with spills and chills aplenty for all your little ghosts and ghouls running from now until November 2.
Add to this ghost tours, Hallowe’en Balls, a special Hallowe’en Horror film week at the Nerve Centre, the Killer Books Festival at the Verbal Arts Centre, Jackula japes at the Waterside Theatre, and spooky shows at St Columb’s Hall and you have all the ingredients for a fangtastic Hallowe’en.
Some fantastic mid-term value breaks are available in the city with full details at the web address below. So jump on the nearest ghost train and enter the City of Bones if you dare!