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Big North West welcome for Eoghan
08.12.08
THOUSANDS of Eoghan
Quigg fans including many from Inishowen will throng
Derry's Guildhall Square to see the X-Factor
sensation perform live later this afternoon.
The Dungiven schoolboy secured his place in the
finals along with boyband JLS and Alexandra Burke,
after fans across Ireland and Britain voted in their
thousands to keep him in the competition. He was
devastated and in floods of tears, however, when his
good pal, Diana Vickers was eliminated from the
show. Entertainment will kick off at the Guildhall
at 3pm today with Eoghan's live performance
scheduled for late afternoon.
Derry Mayor Cllr Gerard Diver said the people of the
North West had got fully behind the teen singer.
"We are delighted that Eoghan has secured a place in
the finals and are looking forward to meeting him
and showing our support from everyone in the city,"
said Cllr Diver. |
Limavady Mayor Cllr
Brenda Chivers said she hoped Eoghan would receive a
hero's welcome in his native Dungiven and later at
the Guildhall.
"Eoghan has done us proud once again with an
excellent performance in the X-Factor show at the
weekend. He really is a star and deserves a
memorable homecoming from his fans in the North
West.
"I would encourage people from across the entire
North West region to show big support as he prepares
for the finals next weekend," she said. |
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Event organisers
reiterated the importance of coming early to secure
a spot in Guildhall Square which can safely
accommodate 3,000 fans. Members of the public are
requested to use city centre car parks and to
co-operate fully with the stewards who will be
assisting with public information and directions
during the event. |
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