Mayor Uí Niallais hosts Local Democracy event for 200 school children

The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais, pictured with local primary school children, who took part in Local Democracy Week events at the Guidlhall. Included are some of the teachers and classroom assistants. | Jim McCafferty Photography.

placeholder image — The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Grace Ui Niallais, pictured with local primary school children, who took part in Local Democracy Week events at the Guidlhall. Included are some of the teachers and classroom assistants. | Jim McCafferty Photography.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, councillor Grace Uí Niallais, welcomed over 200 pupils to the Guildhall for a special 'Meet the Mayor' event as part of Local Democracy Week, giving young people a chance to learn about local government and civic participation.

AS part of Local Democracy Week, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, councillor, Grace Uí Niallais, welcomed more than 200 pupils from schools across the city and district to the Guildhall for a special 'Meet the Mayor' event.

The visit gave young people the opportunity to learn more about the role of the Mayor, how local government works, and the importance of having their voices heard within their communities.

Pupils enjoyed asking questions and meeting elected representatives, including Deputy Mayor, councillor Catherine McDaid, councillor Shaun Harkin and Alderman Derek Hussey, in an engaging and informative session designed to encourage a greater understanding of local democracy and civic participation.

Pupils from St Catherine's Primary School, Strabane, pictured with Mayor Grace Uí Niallais. | Jim McCafferty Photography.

Some of the primary school pupils reading out their stories with the Mayor Grace Ui Niallais during the 'Local Democracy Week' event in the Guildhall. | Jim McCafferty Photography.

Speaking following the event, Mayor Uí Niallais said,:"I was delighted to welcome over 200 children from schools across our city and district to the Guildhall for a special Meet the Mayor event as part of Local Democracy Week!

“It was fantastic to meet so many young people, answer their questions and give them an insight into my role as Mayor and how local democracy works.

“Thank you to all the schools and pupils who took part!"