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City of CultureCapital Fund

Cultural Community Infrastructure:Expression of Interest for Funding

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SECTION ONE:

CONTACT DETAILS

1. Name of Organisation:

Derry Print Workshop.Ltd

2. Address of Organisation:

Location: 9-11 Pump St. (Inner City Trust Craft Units) Derry

*Please use contact address below for written correspondence

Town_Derry / Londonderry________ Postcode ____________________

Phone number: _028 71261253 mobile: 07706862496

E-mail address: andrew.hepburn@nwrc.ac.uk

Web site: ____________________________

3. Name of contact person within organisation who will deal with all correspondence:

Andrew Hepburn or Paul Barwise

4. Position of contact person within organisation:

_ Treasurer / Secretary________________________________________

5. Details of contact person (if different from 2 above):

Address: __8 Miller Street______________________________

Town __Derry______________________Postcode __BT486SU

Phone number: _028 71261253_ Fax number: ___________________

E-mail address _andrew.hepburn@nwrc.ac.uk

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SECTION TWO:

ORGANISATION DETAILS

1. What does your organisation do?

Derry Print Workshop.Ltd (DPW) is a recognised non-profit organisation founded

with the aim of providing facilities for artists to make limited edition original fine art

prints and to promote print making as an art form. Its objectives are providing print

making facilities for artists and provide tuition for those from as wide a range of

backgrounds as possible who wish to learn and develop print making skills, and to

organise a range of exhibitions, catalogues and productions of prints. The

Workshop aims to create opportunities for artists from differing social and cultural

backgrounds to work together.

An initial workspace has been though the workshop requires further investment and

development in order to satisfy the mission statement of the DPW:

The aim of Print Workshop is to provide a focal point and a properly staffed and equipped centre of excellence to promote both the appreciation and practice of print-making and other related visual arts, and to service the print-making needs of both professionals and the wider community.

2. In what year was your organisation started?

2000

3. What is the legal status of this organisation?

Voluntary Organisation

Company limited by guarantee xCompany limited by shares

Recognised charity xTrustOther public bodySub-section of a regional / national organisation

Other: Please specify _______________________________________________________________

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4. Recognised Charity Number (if applicable) _XR51294 (Limited Company with Charitable Status) Revenue evidence attached

5. VAT Registration Number (if applicable) ____________________________

6. Please list the names and positions of the 3 main office-holders in yourorganisation:

Name_Andrew Hepburn Position _Treasurer

Name _Paul Barwise Position _Secretary

Name _Julius Guzy Position _Chairman

7. How many permanent paid staff (if any) work for your organisation?

All staff are voluntary

8. Outline the current financial position of your organisation. Please attach any supporting information you consider relevant.

The company is solvent and has been cleared by the revenue each year since 2000. Copy of most recent bank statement attached.

9. Please confirm whether the building, for which the project is proposed, is:

o Currently leased with the Inner City Trust since 2006

Statutory approvals: Does your proposed project require any statutory approvals such as Planning Approval, Listed Building Consent or Building Control approval?

YES NO x

If any statutory approvals are required, please provide details of these requirements and the status of related submissions and approvals.

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SECTION THREE: PROJECT PROPOSAL

1. Using the following sections, please provide a detailed description of your proposal, outlining the rationale for the proposed project, how it will be delivered and the anticipated impacts and outcomes of the proposed project, indicating how it can add value to the cultural offering of the city region. Where appropriate: plans, drawings, images or sketches should also be provided. This information will be used to assess your proposal against the stated criteria. Please provide a description of the proposal: (400 words)

The aim of Print Workshop is to provide a focal point and a properly staffed and

equipped centre of excellence to promote both the appreciation and practice of

print-making and other related visual arts, and to service the print-making needs of

both professionals and the wider community.

The proposal will extend the capability of the existing facility in order to provide full

intaglio, relief and digital print requirements for artists, groups and education. There

has been a continued interest and high demand for access and education in

printmaking but the existing facility and equipment and insurance requirements

prohibit this development.

DPW would like to be able to provide courses in printmaking. At the moment with just

the one etching press, little work bench area and very basic clean up facilities, it is

not feasible. There is also a need to provide a safe facility for public use, which

means; Insurance ventilation, heating, and boiler units (for hot water) should be

made safe. The installation of fire safety equipment i.e. extinguishers, fire door exit

locks, smoke detectors etc. is also a priority. Funding will need to be found in order to

address these problem areas.

Artists with different levels of print making experience may use the

workshop. Those not familiar with workshop practice may use the facilities

under supervision and will be encouraged to develop their skills and

become full members with full access privileges.

There are many Print Workshop around the world and the ethos of open

access and community development are common to all. It is envisaged

that this ethos will be reflected in developing the Print Workshop.

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The proposal will involve running workshop for etching, relief printing and

gyclee (digital print).

The key success factor will be in establishing at least one annual

exhibition of fine art print in the city, such as in Belfast and Bangor, with

an objective of staging a specific print exhibition to enhance the 2013 city

of culture event.

The investment sought will extend the services and facilities of the DPW

and provide a capital investment necessary to properly equip and run the

workshop.

Please outline the rationale for the proposed project: (150 words)

The only comparable facilities are available in Belfast (Belfast Print

Workshop) and Bangor (Seacourt Print Workshop),considering the size of

the Derry City population, the high level of fine art and graphic arts

graduates from the NWRC and the UU, the outlying catchment area the

potential user group is considerable. Considering the success of Belfast

and Seacourt Print Workshops in the east of the province, the catchment

area in the northwest the sustainability of the workshop is very much

realistic.

The success of the Glasgow Print Workshop has had a considerable

impact in establishing this city as one of the leading visual arts centres in

the world. This success certainly indicates the positive long term potential

this project could achieve.

'The Glasgow Print Studio is an organisation with charitable status which exists to encourage and promote the art of printmaking in the West of Scotland. Founded in 1972, Glasgow Print Studio has grown in both reputation and size to offer world class facilities and a wide range of services to the public and artists alike. Glasgow Print Studio is one of the largest publishers of original prints in the UK.'

Please indicate the nature and scale of enhancement which the proposal

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project offers over those currently provided by your existing facility / resources (if any): (150 words)

The present workshop facility provides space for a maximum of four people to work comfortably and safely. The workshop has provided classes demonstrations for community groups including Wave and the Derry Women’s Group. The expansion of the facility will greatly enhance community links and services on site.

The proposed project will provide

Print making facilities - for the professionals. An open workshop used all the time with room for up to 10 competent artists to work on their own printmaking.

Courses / Teaching, and demonstrations workshops. A variety of classes and supervision for all levels of experience and covering all aspects of printmaking.

Cross community initiatives - for the Community Relations Council. An input to cross cultural and community development by means such exhibitions. Projects using themes reflecting cultural traditions and training for youth workers.

Employment - for the locality.

Tourist attraction - also for the locality. A programme of exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, local and travelling, and including exchange exhibitions.

What will be the direct outputs / outcomes and primary impacts of the proposed project? (150 words)

The direct outputs for the artist printmaking community will be the

provision of an enhanced printmaking facility. The impact will be

throughout the local community and enable engagement with the

international network of print workshops.

In summary, the proposed project will provide:

1. Extended Workshop area with benches and work surfaces

2. Digital Printmaking facility

3. Acid bath room / section with storage area

4. Aquatint room / section with aquatint box

5. 2nd Etching Press, Lithographic extension

6. Public Liability insurance

7. Structural work including proper ventilation system

8. Running Costs

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In summary, the proposed project impact:

1. Focus point for professional artists and designers

2. An extension of an international network of work-shops and artistic

development

3. community resource

4. Leisure and recreational centre

5. Stimulate artistic activity in the area

6. Community business potential

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2. How does your project meet the criteria listed in the guidance notes?

Criterion 1: Adding value to the Arts/Cultural infrastructure See Guidance Notes, Criterion 1. How does your proposal add value to the cultural offering in the Derry City Council area and help to deliver on the ambition and step changes for City of Culture and its legacy? (300 words)

Born out of need, it will extend the resources in the Derry City area

providing a facility for artists, illustrators, and professional printmakers. It

will provide taught courses in printmaking techniques for beginners,

professional artists and the general community.

The facility will benefit local and visiting artists. Art teachers and students,

providing a resource for professional development and organised

printmaking demonstrations by resident and visiting artists. Those in the

general community who have an interest in printmaking techniques.

The project will have a lasting legacy long after 2013 providing the city

with a facility that can further grow, expand and become part of an

international network of printmaking organisations.

The proposed project will add value through:

Print making facilities - for the professionals. An open workshop used all the time with room for up to 10 competent artists to work on their own printmaking.

Provide a much needed Digital Printmaking facility extending the capability of the existing facility

Courses / Teaching, and demonstrations workshops for professional artists and a variety of classes and supervision for all levels of experience and covering all aspects of printmaking.

Cross community initiatives - for the Community Relations Council. An input to cross cultural and community development by means such exhibitions. Projects using themes reflecting cultural traditions and training for youth workers.

Employment - for the locality.

Tourist attraction - also for the locality. A programme of exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, local and travelling, and including exchange exhibitions.

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CBA Comments:

Criterion 2 : Cultural services provided: See Guidance Notes, Criterion 2What opportunities will your proposal provide to the local cultural sector and the local community to experience and appreciate arts and/or culture? (300 words)

The proposal will provide many opportunities for the local cultural sector and

community.

The following are the Workshop's main stakeholders and/or clients (present and

potential) and their requirements within:

Directors:

Who want to have a significant say in the direction of the workshop, to have the use of

its facilities, and to exhibit their work.

Other Professional Artists:

Who want to do, and to exhibit, their own work and some of whom want to earn

money from workshops, demonstrations and teaching.

Visiting Artists and Artists-in-Residence:

With requirements specific to the individuals but which include use of the facilities and

the opportunity to exhibit.

Leisure Users:

Participants in Classes who want tuition and the opportunity to practice and to exhibit.

Institutions: such as schools, colleges, and education boards who want to rent

specialised facilities and expertise.

The City: Who want a key arts resource to build into the tourism and marketing

strategy of the area.

The proposal will enable:

An open workshop used all the time with room for up to competent 10 artists to

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work on their own print-making.

A variety of classes and supervision for all levels of experience and covering all

aspects of print-making. Extending existing work with local organisations.

A programme of exhibitions both permanent and temporary, local and travelling,

and including exchange exhibitions.

An input to cross cultural and community development by means such exhibitions.

projects using themes reflecting cultural traditions and training for youth workers.

Potential to engage with the community and increase awareness and appreciation

of fine art printmaking produced by local artists.

Criterion 3 : Innovation and CreativitySee Guidance Notes, Criterion 3.Will your proposal bring something new, exciting or innovative to the wider arena of arts and culture? (200 words)

No fully accessible print workshop has yet been established in the North

West of Ireland. The workshop would provide important support for the

artist community and assist in its continued development in this region of

the UK and Ireland

The aim of Print Workshop is to provide a focal point and a properly staffed and

equipped centre of excellence to promote both the appreciation and practice of

print-making and other related visual arts, and to service the print-making needs of

both professionals and the wider community.

There has been a highly positive reaction to the proposal from local artists and

educators in the area. There is a real demand to expand the limited provision at

present. This proposal will go some way to improve the facilities and enable artists,

educators and the community to engage in an ancient yet highly innovative and

progressive art form.

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Criterion 4 : Deliverability and capacity to deliverSee Guidance Notes, Criterion 4.How will the project be delivered? Give details of the current status of the project and the project delivery structure.

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See Attached document.

Any other information you consider relevant (150 words)

The workshop has highly experienced and capable voluntary directors; professional

educators in the visual arts, established fine artists and practising printmakers and

exhibitors.

There is now a ‘Critical Mass’ of visual artists who need access to the facility in order

to develop their practise and have a focal point for artistic and cultural development.

The highly positive impact of Belfast Print Workshop and Seacourt Print Workshop in

Bangor indicate what can be achieved in terms of the positive cultural, economic and

community impact a small investment can achieve. We fully believe if our proposal is

supported that the Derry Print Workshop expansion plan will provide a real legacy to

the city and make a considerable cultural impact in the region.

We hope the panel will look favourably on our expression of interest submission and

are happy to work in partnership and realise the potential of the proposal.

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Derry Print Workshop Expansion Project and Implementation Plan

Time Frame

Capital investment sought through Phase one of the proposal outlined can begin

immediately after final decision in July 2011 using the existing workshop premises in

the Inner City Trust Craft Unit at Pump Street.

Capital Investment sought through Phase two of the proposal outlined can begin on

securing the proposed larger location at the ‘Old Clinic’ site on Pump Street. The

workshop is working closely with Studio6ix.Ltd and a long term lease is available

from summer 2011. The workshop intends to move to the new location enabling full

implementation of Phase two of the proposal from August 2011. The projected time

frame to fully realise the expansion of the project is no more than three months and

certainly well in advance of the Derry City UK 2013 City of Culture event.

Estimated Project Costs (Capital)

The following cost estimate is outlined in two phases. The first phase can be

implemented within the existing workspace facilitating the provision of digital

printmaking (gyclee) system enhancing the existing facilities of the DPW.

Improving workshop facility: Phase One

Assessment of what is needed for first phase of development:

Provide a Digital Imaging / Printmaking Facility

If the workshop is to embrace the digital era and support new artforms then it

will have to expand into this area. All key print workshops now support and

provide digital printmaking facilities. This equipment will be supported through

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digital imaging workshops provided at the Northwest Regional College

utilising existing digital imaging studios. An assessment (based on

equipment used by Glasgow print workshop) of what is needed in order to

facilitate small and large scale digital fine art printmaking has been provided:

If the above areas are addressed then the workshop will be able to

Offer public access to the workshop by running courses in Digital

(gyclee) Printmaking

Facilitate group work and exhibitions

Improve workshop facilities

Vary artistic production

Encourage and increase membership

List of Equipment Needed (with approximate pricing)

First Phase of set up

Equipment Approx price

EPSON 44" STYLUS PRO 9880 £7000

COLOUR PRINTER

EPSON A2 STYLUS PHOTO R4880COLOUR PRINTER £2200

2 x iMac, 27-inch, 3.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo £3000

2 x Photoshop Imaging Software £600

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Also an initial material stock will be needed in the set up in

order to facilitate courses

2 x Lyson Media 265gsm Fine Art Paper £380 – Roll Format, 610mm x 30m (44’)

Continous Ink System /supplies £1200

Paper Stock £500

TOTAL ESTIMATE COST: £13780

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Improving workshop facility: Phase Two

Derry Print workshop would like to be able to provide courses in printmaking.

At the moment with just the one etching press, little work bench area and very

basic clean up facilities, it is not feasible. There is also a need to provide a

larger safe facility for public use, which means electrical installation of lighting,

ventilation, heating, and boiler units (for hot water) should be made safe. The

installation of fire safety equipment i.e. extinguishers, fire door exit locks,

smoke detectors etc. is also a priority. Funding will need to be found in order

to address these areas.

The workshop will relocate to Studio6ix workshops Pump Street.

Assessment of what is needed for second phase of

development:

Making good the Print workspace at Studio6ix

If the workshop is to run courses then it will have to expand into this area. An

assessment of what is needed in order to make the back workspace suitable

for working in has been provided:

Presses

The workshop would like to provide courses in etching and relief print

processes. To do this we need additional equipment and materials.

At present we have two presses:

1 etching press – plank size 48 inch x 24 inches with double reduction

gearing.

And

1 small bench mounted Platen relief press suitable only for A4 size paper.

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While the small bench press is suitable for small individual work it is restrictive

for any group work and does not facilitate large-scale relief printing. The

inclusion of an Albion or Columbian press to the workshops equipment would

enhance the process of relief printing in all areas.

In addition to improving the relief printing area the introduction of a second

larger good quality etching press (Harry Rochats double reduction gearing

etching press, size 813mm x 1651mm bed) will prove invaluable. It will make

it easier for running courses by freeing up the smaller etching press while also

allowing the production of larger intaglio prints of good quality.

The provision of these presses would also necessitate the improvement of the

larger work area to accommodate equipment and work procedures.

Larger sink for clean up area.

We need a large, purpose built, sink to ease the task of cleaning up and

improve the workshops facilities for courses. An example would be one of the

sinks offered by Richards of Hull (see enclosed description). The addition of

such a large sink is invaluable when trying to create a good, safe workshop

practice. An electric water boiler would also need to be installed in order to

provide hot water for clean up and an extraction fan unit should also be

located here, particularly as it is also intended to place the acid bath facility in

this area.

Aquatint Area

Whether incorporating a resin based or non – toxic aquatint procedure a

properly ventilated booth area needs to be set up.

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Workbench areas

The workshop needs additional workbenches (both fixed and freestanding) in

order to facilitate working on drawings, plate preparation, inking up plates,

cutting blocks etc. This will become particularly necessary with the

introduction of courses and the increase in the number of people using the

facility at the one time.

Ventilation

With any print workshop ventilation is important, so as to extract any fumes

from inks, acids etc. Although DPW mean to set up as a non-toxic workshop,

i.e. using ferric chloride for the acid bite, a non resin aquatint process and

limiting the use of turpentine for clean up etc, there is still a need for good

ventilation. The large workspace (which will contain the clean up, acid bath

and aquatint areas) is enclosed with very little natural ventilation so ventilation

is a necessity here. Local ventilation booths are needed solvent use.

Heating

Two large portable electric heaters will be needed in order to make the work

area comfortable for working in.

Health and safety

The workshop must adhere to the Health and Safety at works act and apply to

COSHH (control of substances hazardous to health) regulations. So in

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addition to safe clean up, good ventilation, and adequate heating, fire safety

standards need to be met.

This necessitates the provision of fire extinguishers / blankets suitable for a

print workshop environment, smoke detector installation and good fire door

access.

Security

All access doors and windows need to be secure. The installation of an alarm

system may also be advisable.

If the above areas are addressed then the workshop will be able to

Offer public access to the workshop by running courses in relief print

and intaglio processes

Facilitate group work and exhibitions

Improve workshop facilities

Enable larger scale artwork to be produced in both relief and intaglio.

Vary artistic production

Improve print quality of relief work

Help free up existing etching press

Encourage and increase membership.

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List of Equipment Needed (with approximate pricing)

Second Phase of set up

Equipment Approx price

Clean up area:

General purpose sink for cleaning of plates / blocks,

With a waste disposal treatment unit

Richards of Hull model T1 standard sink £600

Waste treatment unit ? £500

Point of use hot water boiler £150

Local ventilation unit £ 250

Extraction fan unit £150

Small sink for eye wash with spray attachment

(Health and safety) £150

Metal storage cupboard £100

Large area:

Medium sized etching press

Harry Rochat double geared

813mm x 1651mm bed £9,000

Guillotine for plate cutting £1,200

Aquatint booth set up – (non toxic)

Compressor and spray attachments,

Local ventilation unit. £ 2,500

Free standing benches –

various sizes some with storage £1,200

Drying wrack £460

Metal storage cupboard £250

Large ventilation and ducting units £2,000

Free standing electrical heaters x 2 £400

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Front room:

Large Platen relief press – Albion £4,500

Print storage drawers £500

Drying Wrack £500

Print display wrack £150

Ventilation units – wall or window mounted

and local ventilation unit £250

Other associated equipment and tools needed for workshop

Inking up tools – knives, rollers, dabbers

Relief cutting tools, chisels – for woodcuts,

V-tools gauges for linocuts, etc.

Dremal drill tool (for relief and intaglio)

Engraving tools- student and some professional

Etching tools- student and some professional

Dishes – large for soaking paper / acid trays

Etching press blankets

Cutting mats

Rules and straight edges

Magnifier

Vertical Acid Bath

Nitric / Hydrochloric Acid

Total: £5000

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Also an initial material stock will be needed in the set up in

order to facilitate courses

Lino blocks – 1 roll

Paper drypoint plates

Perspex sheets (for Drypoint)

Zinc plates (for drypoint) small and large sheets

Copper plates

Grounds / stop outs etc

Wax grounds

Acrylic grounds

Non toxic aquatint materials – Hunts speedball etc

Paper-

cartridge, reams

card reams

blotting reams

tissue

Etching papers - bk rives reams

German etching white

Relief papers Zerhkal white

Ts saunders

Ink-

For relief – water based and oil based

Bk/white and various colours

For intaglio - 300g cartridges in

Black / white and various colours

Sundries-

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Brushes, pencils, crayons, Indian ink,

drawing pens, tracing paper, carbon paper

For Collograph -

PVC glue, acrylic gesso, carbarundum powder,

scalpels, hard board, mount board, masking tape etc.

Total: £2500

Fire safety

Funding will be required in order to supply sufficient fire prevention

equipment.

A brief assessment of what is needed is as follows

Print Workshop space -

Clean up / acid bath area -

Total: £1000

TOTAL ESTIMATE COST: £33310

Installation of sink and extraction units

Extra costs will be incurred for the electrical and plumbing installation of

above equipment. An estimate would need to be sourced if we are successful

in securing the equipment.

TOTAL ESTIMATE COST: £2500

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Additional Operating Costs

Administration

All investment, work and input has been on a voluntary basis so far. If the true

potential of this project is to be realised the Workshop needs to employ the

equivalent of a full-time manager / administrator/technician to deal with the routine

administration of the Workshop and to provide a basic technical service for its users.

Belfast and Seacourt have full time staff dealing with administration, funding and

technical operation.

It is proposed to establish a 3 year post (fixed term) to satisfy the initial requirements

of the workshop.

Additional Operating Income

Phase 1: With the provision of Fine Art Digital Print facility additional income will be

generated through providing gyclee print editions for existing artists and enable the

workshop to source new business. The service will enable the workshop to provide

this bespoke service for artists and potentially gallerys.

Phase 2: With an increase in members and fee contributions and the ability to

generate income through teaching courses, events and joint exhibitions there will be

adequate revenue to meet higher rent and running costs associated with the

expansion.

Sent: 21 April 2011 00:36To: Hepburn, Andrew

Dear Andrew, I refer to the recent Expression of Interest made on behalf of Derry Print Workshop, in relation to the City of Culture Capital Scheme.  I wish to advise that the assessment panel for the Community Cultural Infrastructure fund have recommended that your proposal would be brought forward for consideration at

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Stage II (Economic Appraisal).  We will follow up with you again in the coming week to advise of the process for Stage II and to offer guidance in that regard.  Yours sincerely,Caoimhín Corrigan _____________________Caoimhin CorriganILEX ~ Cultural BrokerDerry ~ Londonderry

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