A controversial nationalist bonfire in Londonderry could be replaced with a music event, a councillor has said.
A controversial nationalist bonfire in Londonderry could be cancelled and replaced with a music event, a councillor has said.
Bonfires on 15 August are traditional in some nationalist parts of Northern Ireland to mark the Catholic Feast of the Assumption. "They came together, young people and residents, to decide what they want for that night because they want to replace that bonfire that brings negativity into the community and have something positive.Ms Seenoi-Barr said the planned musical event is estimated to cost about £10,000 and she is confident that this is achievable.
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