SDLP Youth Inspired by Durkan Speech at Foyle Selection Convention
Friday, December 4th, 2009SDLP Youth Campaign officer Eamon McAuley - from Culmore in Derry - has said he was greatly ‘inspired’ by SDLP leader Mark Durkan’s speech last night
after the Foyle MP was selected to contest the 2010 Westminster election.
Commenting on the convention in the Verbal Arts Centre, Mr McAuley said:
“It was a privilege to be gathered in the company of John Hume, Mark Durkan and so many inspiring role models from the party. Mark is a true champion of the city. Over the last 4 years as MP Mark has achieved great things not
only for the Foyle constituency and the North but he has also been
instrumental in international affairs.”
Reflecting on the challenges facing the constituency, Mr. McAuley continued:
“As a young person I am aware of difficult times that lie ahead and the
challenges the city faces. It is important to have inspiring role models to
look to in these times. I have no doubt that the precedent set by John Hume and Mark Durkan will serve to inspire young people to step up to the
challenges facing our communities and build a legacy of our own.”




