The event, financed by the Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Age Well through Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum and DCSDC Consensual Grant funding along with Department for Communities, was facilitated by the Neighbourhood Management Team.
The night kicked off with a meal served by the Maldron Hotel staff and then the Wilson Brothers took over proceedings by playing all those old 60s/70s dance, rock and roll favourites as the dancefloor filled with residents from the Bogside, Brandywell, Bishop Street, Fountain and Creggan.
Speaking after Tuesday’s successful event, Tina Burke, NMT said she was overwhelmed by the response on the night.
“We couldn’t believe the turnout we had on Tuesday night. We even had to get extra tables and chairs to accommodate the numbers. All-in-all those in attendance loved the craic. They said the food was great, entertainment was brilliant and the night went off without a hitch. What more could we ask for!
“I can only thank our funders DCSDC and Department for Communities for their continuous support and look forward to many more nights like this in the near future. Super to see so many from across all our communities coming together and enjoying each other's company. Well done to all!”
14. Catching up in gossip at Tuesday's dinner and dance at the Maldron Hotel, Derry.
Catching up in gossip at Tuesday's dinner and dance at the Maldron Hotel, Derry. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography
15. Brian and Fidelis McLaughlin enjoying proceedings at the Maldron Hotel on Tuesday evening.
Brian and Fidelis McLaughlin enjoying proceedings at the Maldron Hotel on Tuesday evening. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography
16. THE TWO MARYS!. . . .Creggan ladies Mary McGowan and Mary Hegarty pose for a picture.
THE TWO MARYS!. . . .Creggan ladies Mary McGowan and Mary Hegarty pose for a picture. Photo: Jim McCafferty Photography