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New Ireland Commission to hold public event in Bellaghy

The New Ireland Commission is holding an event at the Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy on the 29th of February at 7pm.

Seamus Heaney Homeplace, Bellaghy. Photo: SeamusHeaneyHome

Seamus Heaney Homeplace, Bellaghy. Photo: SeamusHeaneyHome

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23 Feb 2024 2:07 PM

The New Ireland Commission is holding an event at the Seamus Heaney HomePlace in Bellaghy on the 29th of February at 7pm.
 
The event will include a conversation between SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna and local councillor Denise Johnston.
 
The Mid Ulster event is the latest in a series of engagements held by the commission, with further events across Ireland and Britain planned in 2024.
 
SDLP South Belfast MP Claire Hanna said:
 
“The SDLP is working to end the three divisions that are limiting this region’s potential - inequality, sectarianism and the border.
 
“Through workshops and discussion events the NIC is setting out the SDLP’s principles and priorities for a new Ireland, and how we get there.“
 
SDLP Mid Ulster MLA Patsy McGlone said:
 
“I look forward to welcoming the New Ireland Commission to Mid Ulster for a wide ranging discussion on the future of this island. We are keen to hear from everyone on the topic of constitutional change and how we can build a new Ireland which can be a shared home place for us all.
 
“We have learned from the Brexit experience how important it is to have these discussions and to plan properly for our future. I would encourage anyone interested in discussing how we build a shared island on the principles of reconciliation and renewed prosperity for us all to come along.”

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