Phil Coulter has said receiving the freedom of his native city at a ceremony on Friday will be one of the greatest honours in his career.
One of Londonderry's most famous sons, Phil Coulter has said receiving the freedom of the city will be one of the greatest honours in his career.
Coulter's The Town I Loved So Well is seen by many as Derry's unofficial anthem. He also penned a song to celebrate Derry becoming the UK City of Culture in 2013.Notable recipients of the freedom of the city include John Hume, football manager Jim McLaughlin and former Catholic and Church of Ireland bishops Edward Daly and James Mehaffey."I've said many times, when asked about my career, my first smart move was being born in Derry," he told BBC Radio Foyle.
"I would love to be able to tell you that I was born to the piano and the piano was an extension of myself in those very early days.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Derry and Strabane council projects £1.5m additional energy costs.dcsdcouncil is projecting additional costs of more than £1.5m to cover soaring energy costs this financial year.
Read more »
New call for £332 weekly payment to parents caring full-time for disabled childPeople providing at least 35 hours of unpaid care each week currently receive £69.70 from the DWP.
Read more »
Married couples over State Pension age could be due up to £278 a week from DWPOlder people living on their own could also be eligible for up to £182 each week in extra support.
Read more »
Ordinary people hailed as heroes in Lebanon after robbing banks to claim their own cashBanks in Lebanon have imposed informal capital controls since an economic downward spiral in 2019, allowing withdrawals of only limited amounts of US dollars or Lebanese pounds
Read more »
Burglar nearly trapped dad 'between two cars' as he made desperate escape'They’re looking over their shoulders in their own home, they’re nervous in their own home thanks to your intrusion'.
Read more »