19/10/2012
£2m For New Derry Apprentice Boys Centre
More than £2m is being awarded towards the development of a new visitor centre for the Apprentice Boys of Derry.
European Peace III money will be used towards the Siege Heroes Museum and Shared Space visitor centre.
The new facility will be an educational centre, with exhibitions detailing the 1689 standoff between the Catholic King James' forces and garrison defenders inside the walls.
Shaun Henry, Director Managing Authority of the Special EU Programmes Authority said: "Upon completion the new visitor's centre and refurbished memorial hall will enable the Apprentice Boys of Derry to promote mutual respect and tolerance, with all sections of society through a greater understanding of our shared past."
Teaching materials on the history of the Great Siege will be provided for primary and secondary schools, while information packs will be aimed at tourists and citizens who have little engagement with the Apprentice Boys.
William Moore, general secretary of the Boys, said: "This new centre will greatly assist the Apprentice Boys to continue with their outreach work with all communities and promote a greater understanding of the ethos, history and culture celebrated by the association.
"This project will assist the Protestant community to play their role in being part of a shared city, where all traditions are welcomed and valued."
Funding has also been provided by the Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in the Republic.
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland said: "This project will promote a shared and better future by presenting an informed view of an historic chapter in the history of Londonderry."
(IT)
European Peace III money will be used towards the Siege Heroes Museum and Shared Space visitor centre.
The new facility will be an educational centre, with exhibitions detailing the 1689 standoff between the Catholic King James' forces and garrison defenders inside the walls.
Shaun Henry, Director Managing Authority of the Special EU Programmes Authority said: "Upon completion the new visitor's centre and refurbished memorial hall will enable the Apprentice Boys of Derry to promote mutual respect and tolerance, with all sections of society through a greater understanding of our shared past."
Teaching materials on the history of the Great Siege will be provided for primary and secondary schools, while information packs will be aimed at tourists and citizens who have little engagement with the Apprentice Boys.
William Moore, general secretary of the Boys, said: "This new centre will greatly assist the Apprentice Boys to continue with their outreach work with all communities and promote a greater understanding of the ethos, history and culture celebrated by the association.
"This project will assist the Protestant community to play their role in being part of a shared city, where all traditions are welcomed and valued."
Funding has also been provided by the Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland and the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government in the Republic.
Social Development Minister Nelson McCausland said: "This project will promote a shared and better future by presenting an informed view of an historic chapter in the history of Londonderry."
(IT)
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