James McClean welcomes new sensory room at Longtower PS [Video]

Wowzers! International footballer, Derry’s own James McClean, is the latest celebrity to send a message of support to the hard-working members of the Friends of Longtower group.

In his video message, James congratulated Longtower PS on getting its first sensory room.

James, who recently received an autism diagnosis, said: “I just want to say a big congratulations to the staff and everyone who took part in raising the funds for the Friends of Longtower and getting the school’s first sensory room.

“Fantastic work. What a huge benefit it will be to the school. Well done again.”

Just last week, Lisa McGee, Derry Girls creator and “proud past pupil of Longtower PS” also sent the group a message in which she said she was delighted to see the work Friends of Longtower had been doing this year to support the school’s “wonderful principal, Joyce Logue, her amazing staff, her pupils and their families”.

Lisa said: “Friends of Lontower did …