Taoiseach launches Creative Ireland Fingal Programme

TAOISEACH Leo Varadkar, a former Fingal County Councillor, launched the Creative Ireland Fingal Programme 2017 last week in Swords Castle.

The event celebrated the new major culture and creativity initiative designed to promote individual, community and national well-being. 

The Taoiseach said he was delighted to launch the event. 

“By connecting experiences and creating new things with this Creative Ireland Programme, you the people of Fingal are channelling the power of creativity to the service of our communities and our society,

? he told those in attendance. 

“The programme aims to join up and connect experiences in every county in Ireland. 

“We are building on so much that has been done in previous years, a rich heritage of creativity and cultural expression that holds its own on the world stage.”

The Taoiseach congratulated the Fingal Culture Team on its plan.  

“They have put together a broad and interesting programme which both draws on, and reflects, the great creative and cultural fabric in the Fingal area and I know it will be very successful here over the coming months,

? he added. 

Mayor of Fingal Cllr Mary McCamley said:

“Inspired by the success of last year’s 1916 centenary celebrations, I hope that our citizens will embrace this new Creative Ireland Programme in the same way.  

“We hope to harness creativity, which we know thrives within our communities, using it to make Fingal an even better place to live, work, visit and do business in.

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Fingal County Council chief executive Paul Reid said:

“Our greatest resource is our people. With the third biggest, fastest growing and youngest population in Ireland, our county is also vibrant with diversity.  

“The council supports cultural development and has exciting plans for a new Civic and Cultural Centre in Swords.

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Further information on the Creative Culture Fund can be obtained by emailing [email protected] or calling 01-8905097.