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JULY 2009
Party in the Point
No plans for next Thursday night the 23rd July? Then why not get yourself
along to the 'Party in the Point' in Foody's Lodge, Quigley's Point.
6 of Inishowen's finest DJ's have kindly offered to give up their
free time to perform a set on the night to help support a couple of
local causes. The line up includes Jason Young, Justiy, Kevin McGrath,
DJ Pajo, Connor Jay and Matt Navero. The Cavanagh Brothers, Kevin
and Colm, are supplying their PA system and also acting as sound engineers
on the night.
The night is being organised by Inishowen Community Radio. Assistant
Manager Emma McDermott said "whilst ICR has run a number of
successful fund-raising concerts in recent years, we decided we
should hold some events which would appeal to the station's younger
listeners in the area. To that end we've organised the upcoming
event in Foody's Lodge and also an acoustic night in McGrory's for
September".
The 'Party in the Point' promises to be a night to remember and
tickets are already selling fast. Tickets are available from staff
and volunteers at the station - or you can telephone ICR on (93)
29105. The first DJ begins at 9pm on the night and people are advised
to get there early.
Susan Logue another of the event organisers said "there's already
a great buzz about the night so we're hoping it goes well. Lots
of volunteers and staff at the station have been pitching in to
lend a hand with various aspects of the night including designing
posters and promotional materials, sourcing prizes and of course
selling tickets."
Inishowen Community Radio is a not-for-profit organisation and
as such relies on fundraising to help with running costs and of
course to enable the station to continue supplying the excellent
services that is does to the community of Inishowen. Community radio
gives a voice to local community organisations and groups allowing
them access to the airwaves to help promote the fantastic work that
they do. Community radio is also a very cheap form of advertising.
ICR also offers invaluable work experience and media training to
people in the area. Anyone can get involved in the station, after
all it's 'Your Community, Your Radio'. So if you would like to try
your hand at presenting, help out with any of our speech-based shows
or any aspect of station life then simply get in touch via phone
or email studio@icrmf.ie.
Proceeds from the 'Party in the Point' will also go to the East
Inishowen Special Needs Group to help build a playground at the
James Connelly Memorial Hospital in Carn. Spokesman for the group
Sean McCauley said "East Inishowen Special Needs Company Ltd
are extremely grateful to ICRfm and all our other fundraisers over
the last few years. Special thanks to the DJs and staff at ICRfm
for their help and assistance in the past and at present. Funds
raised from this disco will go to a play park in Carndonagh for
children with special needs, everyone is welcome to come and support
this event to make The Party In The Point a fantastic night".
"We decided it would be good if two local organisations benefited
from the proceeds of the night. The East Inishowen Special Needs
Group is a very worthy cause and is close to the hearts of many
people in the community here" said ICR's Marie McDonald.
Eddie McLaughlin added "we're grateful to everyone who has
gotten involved in any way to help with the night, we're all really
looking forward to it."
Even if you know you can't attend on the night you can still be
in with a chance of winning a fabulous prize by buying a ticket
for the event. So to get your hands on a ticket simply accost any
ICR volunteer or staff member or phone the station on (93) 29105.
See you there!
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