Since 1922, Feis Dhoire Cholmcille has welcomed thousands of young people and adults through its doors, and in turn sent many of these out into the world with added confidence and expertise. It has served its patrons well and continues to do so.
The aims of Derry Feis (Feis Dhoire Cholmcille) are to promote and enhance the culture, arts and in particular the respective disciplines of the:
- Irish
- Classical Musical
- Traditional Music
- Song
- Speech and Drama
- History
- Irish Dancing
- Heritage of Ireland
and shall encourage participation in the annual Feis by competitors, audiences, and groups irrespective of their gender, disability, cultural, religious, political, or social background.