Northern Ireland Secretary to Outline Centenary Plans
Secretary of State Brandon Lewis is to formally launch the UK Government’s plans to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary next year.
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15 December 2020
Secretary of State Brandon Lewis is to formally launch the UK Government’s plans to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary next year.
At a Policy Exchange event in Belfast later, Mr Lewis will announce a £3million funding commitment for the anniversary, unveil centenary branding - ‘Our Story in the Making: NI Beyond 100’ - as well as outlining further details regarding the centenary programme.
Speaking ahead of today’s launch, Mr Lewis said: “2021 marks 100 years since the creation of Northern Ireland, which paved the way for the formation of the United Kingdom as we know it today. We will use this opportunity to hear untold stories, to promote Northern Ireland on the world stage and to celebrate its people, culture, traditions and enterprise; and its vital c
Secretary of State Brandon Lewis will announce a £3m funding commitment from the UK Government today to help mark the Northern Ireland centenary next year.
Mr Lewis will formally launch the government s plans for the milestone at a Policy Exchange event in Belfast, as well as unveil the event s branding - Our Story in the Making: NI Beyond 100.
He will also outline further details regarding the centenary programme.
A document obtained by the BBC in October revealed that events could be held across the UK and further afield to mark the occasion.
DUP MP Sir Jeffrey Donaldson welcomed the forthcoming funding announcement and said it was right that UK Government supports the event.
Government to spend £3 million commemorating Northern Irelandâs centenary
More details to be announced on Monday
Northern Ireland s centenary is approaching (Image: Getty)
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The British Government is to spend £3 million commemorating Northern Irelandâs centenary.
Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis will outline further details of next yearâs programme of events later on Monday.
Stormont parties give mixed reaction as UK government unveils branding for Northern Ireland centenary
DUP leader Arlene Foster welcomed the approach, but TUV s Jim Allister said the new website is distinctly underwhelming
The new branding unveiled for events in 2021 marking Northern Ireland s centenary
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Brandon Lewis said the centenary is an opportunity to hear untold stories (Kirsty O’Connor/PA)
At an event in Belfast, he will unveil centenary branding – Our Story In The Making: NI Beyond 100.
He said the last year has not been easy but anticipated light at the end of the tunnel with the development of vaccines for Covid-19.
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“As we look forward to 2021, the Government is planning an exciting programme to promote Northern Ireland’s potential across the UK, and also internationally.
“Next year is the time to shine a light on what makes Northern Ireland so special, and to look forward to a bright future.”