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Nautical Nadine promotes native
Derry
16.04.12
GIRLS Aloud singer
Nadine Coyle joined a delegation from her native
Derry who visited California to promote her home
city in the US.
The pop star met business and tourism leaders at a
road show event in San Francisco coinciding with the
Clipper 2011-2012 International Yacht Race's arrival
on America's west coast. Derry will host the race's
homecoming in June.
"I am delighted to lend any support I can to raise
awareness of my home city of which I am immensely
proud," said Nadine, who now lives in California
after moving from Inishowen several years ago. |
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Nadine Coyle on board the Derry
Clipper yacht with its skipper, Mark Light. |
She also met the crew
of the Derry~Londonderry yacht as they prepared for
the New York leg of the race. Derry delegation
member Cllr Martin Reilly said: “We are delighted
that Nadine was available to attend and show her
support. As one of our most famous cultural exports,
her endorsement helps the city and raises awareness
of the talent and opportunity that exists,
particularly in the run-up to the UK City of Culture
2013."
Derry will see more than £100 million invested in
infrastructure and expects to welcome tens of
thousands of visitors this year and during next
year's City of Culture. |
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