At a well-attended Edmund Rice Memorial Chapel on Saturday night, a large attendance enjoyed an evening of singing with the Ireland of Island Peace Choir. Credit to the Christian Brothers as the Church was transformed for the occasion. Under dimly lit lights, seating was rearranged in various circular rows, lanterns both inside and out, and hundreds of candles, the atmosphere lent an air of calmness as the Choir sang for Peace, in our hearts and in the world. Br. John Burke spoke of his delight on behalf of the Community to have the Peace Choir visit Westcourt on their 25 year tour. Afterwards he thanked all who helped in any way to make the night so successful. He said the Choir would love to return to the Memorial Chapel to put on a music and song workshop, which would be open to the public. The leader of the Choir spoke of the many years and stories, since the Choir was formed shortly after the Omagh bombing. It is hoped to have an annual night with the Peace Choir at Westcourt as the setting and the venue.
