An exhibition celebrating a double milestone in local history has officially opened at Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin on Great James Street.
The unique showcase marks the centenary of Comhaltas Uladh, the Ulster provincial council of the Gaelic League, alongside the 75th anniversary of Éamon de Valera’s historic visit to Derry.
Bringing together rare archival material and local memories, the exhibition offers a captivating look back at a century of Irish language activism and the profound cultural impact of De Valera’s landmark 1951 visit.
Hosted inside Derry’s premier Irish language and cultural hub, the event stands as a powerful testament to the city's enduring dedication to preserving its rich heritage and language traditions.
1. Mayor Ruairí McHugh with Éamon Ó Cuiv, at the opening exhibition celebrating 100 years of Comhaltas Uladh and 75th anniversary of De Valera’s visit to Derry in Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin. Included on left, are Ian Ó Dochartaigh, Comhalta Bord Foras na Gaeilge, Mary Delargy, exhibition co-ordinator, and on right, Jack McKeevery, director, Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)
2. Mayor Ruairí McHugh with Éamon Ó Cuiv, at the opening exhibition celebrating 100 years of Comhaltas Uladh and 75th anniversary of De Valera’s visit to Derry in Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)
3. Ian Ó Dochartaigh, Comhalta Bord Foras na Gaeilge, with his sister Eibhlín at the opening exhibition celebrating 100 years of Comhaltas Uladh and 75th anniversary of De Valera’s visit to Derry in Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin. Their father, Colr. James Doherty, anti-partition member of the Corporation, welcomed De Valera to the city. (Photo - Tom Heaney, nwpresspics)
Tom Heaney (nwpresspics)