Two Minutes of Draiocht Magic.wmv

Описание: Draíocht - 2001-2011 - Celebrating 10 years of Arts & Entertainment in Blanchardstown.

'The Draíocht story is a truly inspirational one. It is the story of a small local committee who together conceived the idea of creating a major venue for the arts here in Blanchardstown ... The people of Blanchardstown and surrounding areas, and the wider artistic and business communities embraced and recognised in this idea something so worthwhile that they were prepared to commit to it ... This centre is one of the most ambitious and significant of its kind to be built in this country. It will accommodate both professional and amateur work in every imaginable artistic field, from drama and dance to poetry and puppetry. It will offer a comprehensive programme of courses, lectures, workshops and participative activities for people of all ages and interests ... Today is a day for all involved in this project to take pride in their achievement, for the people of Blanchardstown, Fingal and beyond to celebrate the arrival of the Draíocht Centre. Now all that remains is for the magic and the enchantment to begin and for this place to cast its spell over the coming years.'

(Remarks by President McAleese, at the official opening of Draíocht, Thursday 3 May 2001.)