Notices

The X Factor 2004-'08 [S1-5] Discussion of previous series (2004-2008) and the contestants. Winners were Steve Brookstein, Shayne Ward, Leona Lewis, Leon Jackson and Alexandra Burke.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 12-12-2008, 03:35 PM #1
Red Moon's Avatar
Red Moon Red Moon is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Rutland
Posts: 25,358


Red Moon Red Moon is offline
Senior Member
Red Moon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Rutland
Posts: 25,358


Default 20,000 for Eoghan\'s homecoming

Quote:
20,000 for Eoghan's homecoming
'X Factor' hero Eoghan Quigg was gobsmacked when he heards that crowds of up to 20,000 are expected to welcome him in Dungiven on December 22.
When the ‘Journal’ told him the news, the young idol said: “ Wow, incredible. That’s amazing!”

Limavady councillors agreed on Tuesday that the event will be staged on the town's Main Street, where the teenage idol will be seen from an open top bus, with fans lining the street.

"Let's get behind this and support this," said Sinn Fein Colr. Anne Brolly proposing the event which she said Limavady Council should take ownership of.

"We've given money to festivals where there have been fewer people at. Let's be positive and show the support that's needed for this."

Clement Kennedy of the Western Group told councillors of his experience managing large events, including crowds of up to 55,000 for the Tyrone GAA team's first All-Ireland homecoming. He has also handled crowds of up to 30,000 for a Corrs concert, as well as events to commemorate victims of the Omagh bombing.

Mr. Kennedy had looked at other venues such as the GAA's Owenbeg complex and the local GAA club on Curragh Road.

However, Main Street was chosen as it had the least hassle and was the cheapest, costing a maximum of £10,000.

Limavady councillors have held talks with local statutory agencies such as police and the fire service, and it is understood traffic will be diverted around the busy town on the afternoon of the event.

While most councillors supported the homecoming, UUC Colr. Boyd Douglas asked why should Limavady Council have to pay for it.

Fellow UUC Colr. Leslie Cubitt said he supported the event and Eoghan Quigg, but said maybe Limavady was a better venue as there was lots of parking.

However. Colr. Brolly said: "It's a homecoming. It must be in his own place."

Mayor Brenda Chivers stressed health and safety was a priority, and added: "Homecoming means homecoming. Dungiven is Eoghan's home. That's where it should be."
Source: Derry Journal
Red Moon is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Bookmark/share this topic

Tags
000, 20, eoghan, homecoming

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT. The time now is 05:54 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
 

About Us ThisisBigBrother.com

"Big Brother and UK Television Forum. Est. 2001"

 

© 2023
no new posts