Mid Ulster Council to celebrate Bellaghy’s Eurovision star

Mid Ulster District Council is set to hold a civic reception for Bellaghy’s Eurovision star, Brooke Scullion.

Earlier this month, Ms Scullion, a finalist in the 2020 series of The Voice UK, was chosen to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest following a six-contestant sing off on the Late Late Show.

Speaking at a meeting of Mid Ulster District Council on Thursday, February 24, Councillor Ian Milne called on Council’s Chair, Councillor Paul McLean to write to Ms Scullion congratulating her on her efforts and called on the local authority to host a civic reception in her honour.

“I want to take this opportunity to personally congratulate Brooke Scullion from Bellaghy who was chosen to represent Ireland in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest,” said Ms Scullion.

“It is a great achievement and Council should be very proud of having such talent in our area and I would ask that on behalf of Council you Chair, write to Brooke Scullion to pass on our congratulations and wish her well in the competition to be held in May.

“I also propose we have a civic reception for Brooke Scullion before or after the song contest.”

Council’s Chair confirmed he would write to Ms Scullion but urged Cllr Milne to go through the proper channels when requesting a civic reception.

“That is not a problem I will be happy to write the letter and pass on our best wishes but on the issue of a civic reception you will have to go through the proper channel on that one,” said Cllr McLean.

“If you go through the proper procedures that will keep this all above board.”