Northern Ireland Community Relations Council - About Us - News - In A Beautiful Place (Moyle Good Relations Project)

06 January 2012

In the northernmost corner of County Antrim lies some of the most breathtaking scenery ever known. From the spectacular nine Glens of Antrim to the Giants Causeway world heritage site and the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge; from the rugged coastline of Torr Head and Murlough Bay to the unsurpassed beauty of Rathlin Island.

But is this beauty only skin deep? The area welcomes a vast amount of tourists from across the globe representing many cultures that provide a vital income for the Northern Ireland economy. But how far does the welcome extend? Is the land to precious to be shared or are we using religion as an excuse for the division of these amazing landscapes.

Using photography, music and film we will explore the division and unity within the cultural canvas in a beautiful place.

Developed and delivered by the peacebuilding arts organisation, Beyond Skin funded by Moyle District Council.

Workshops will take place in February and March 2012. Interested groups should contact Moyle District Council good relations officer

www.moyle-council.org (0)28 2076 2225

Beyond Skin project manager, Darren Ferguson said, “the world visits Moyle district on a daily basis generating income through tourism taking in some of Northern Ireland’s most beautiful and romantic locations. If we are lucky enough, some people choose to stay and enrich the Northern Ireland community with their skills and culture. Our international visitors are curious about local culture so this project is a chance for the locals to find out more about the world culture and celebrate together what we have to offer to the world”