Monthly Archives: July 2005

Today, for the first time in my life, there is (officially) no active Irish Republican Army. All political rhetoric aside, this really is a momentous day. I passionately believe in a United Ireland, but I am completely repulsed by the … Continue reading →

It’s just been announced that the Town Council has been allocated almost 9 Million Euro to acquire a “Turnkey” developmen of 58 houses, to add to the Council’s Social Housing stock. While Social Housing is not without difficulties, this announcement … Continue reading →

Update: The Skate Park is now in place and being used. You can view some great photos of skaters in action here and here. Sometimes things move faster than other in life on the council! Following my motion at the … Continue reading →

Last night (July 20th) I hosted my first civic reception. Letterkenny Town Council extended it’s highest honour to Letterkenny Rovers, in recognition of both their recent success in the Ulster Senior League and the years of hard work and commitment … Continue reading →

Last night, the centre-piece of the Earagail Arts Festival launched at An Grianan Theatre in Letterkenny. Amajuba- Like Doves We Rise sees four actors telling stories from their different stages of their lives in South Africa. And it is, by … Continue reading →

Last night (July 11th) I chaired my first monthly meeting of Letterkenny Town Council as Mayor of Letterkenny. Most issues on the meeting ran smoothly, but there was one major issue which dominated the meeting. Donegal County Council had proposed … Continue reading →

Pacificare, which employs several hundred in Letterkenny, has just been bought by UnitedHealth group, a large US medical insurer, according to this article from a San Francisco newspaper. The deal will create either the largest, or second largest (dependent on … Continue reading →