Launch of the Exhibition of Irish and International Quilts,
Verbal Arts Centre, Derry, 8 March 2008

	The speakers at the launch of the exhibition of Irish and international quilts and wall-hangings at the Verbal Arts Centre, Derry, 8 March 2008.
	His Worship the Mayor Alderman Drew Thompson giving an offical address to those who attended the launch of the exhibition of Irish and international quilts.
	Helen Quigley, a former Mayor of Derry, speaking at the launch.
	Roberta Bacic, Guest Curator of the exhibition, speaking about the Irish and international quilts.
	Gaby Franger from Germany. Gaby Franger together with Ragnhild von Studnitz were responsible for the concept and production of the original international exhibition 'An Exhibition of Women in One World'.
	Guest speaker, Craig McGuicken, Curator of the Museum Services.
	The invited audience who attended the launch event.

Photographs by Martin Melaugh