As local, Emmet Doyle, says, "In terms of tangible effects on people's lives the opening of the Peace Bridge across the river Foyle in Derry has had far more impact than the city of culture, in terms of bringing people from both sides together."
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/may/18/derry-city-of-culture-feelgood-factor?commentpage=1