Pride of the Borough

"It gives me great pleasure as Mayor of Dungannon & South Tyrone Borough Council to be associated with Craic and the opening of their purpose-built theatre and arts centre in Coalisland.

Since its formation in 1995 Craic has endeavoured to pursue the involvement of young people in the Arts with the aim of providing a positive alternative to drugs and alcohol. Craic's success has been outstanding. Prestigious shows such as Annie has been staged and some of the actors have progressed to star in television shows.

I would take this opportunity to extend congratulations to the Board of Craic on their hard work not only in highlighting the talent of their members but also provision of the excellent centre. Porjects such as this don't just happen, they require foresight, planning and most importantly the securing of funding. As a Borough Council and through STAP Local Strategy Partnership, we are proud to have contributed funding for the development of the centre.

I would endorse the work of Craic and would wish them every success in theiry new premises as they continue to promote Art in its widest form in Coalisland and surrounding districts."