Monthly Archives: October 2005

Irish Times Letters Page

Posted on October 27, 2005 by Damien Blake

I had a letter printed in the Irish Times today, in response to recent criticism of the plans for a commemoration of the 1916 rising. The full text of the letter is available by clicking here. If you have any … Continue reading →

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Letterkenny Roadworks Plan to December 2005

Posted on October 25, 2005 by Damien Blake

Thanks to Town Clerk, Paddy Doherty, and Joanne Sweeney in the Chamber of Commerce, I can now publish an outline of the road and traffic works which will be undertaken between now and the end of the year. This is … Continue reading →

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Letterkenny Health Cafe

Posted on October 25, 2005 by Damien Blake

I had a good conversation with Mike Walshe, Director of Donegal Youth Services and his colleague Lorraine Boyle last week, regarding their latest development which will be opening soon in Letterkenny. Working with Foroige, DYS are due to open a … Continue reading →

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Fianna Fail Ard Fheis, 2005

Posted on October 25, 2005 by Damien Blake

The 2005 Fianna Fail Ard Fheis took place over the weekend in Killarney, Co Kerry. I attended, along with a number of other delegates from Donegal. It takes a lot to be able to justify having travelled such a long … Continue reading →

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Good Luck, St Eunan’s

Posted on October 20, 2005 by Damien Blake

It’s good to see the St Eunans flags are still flying around town. Yes, the County Final didn’t go too well a fortnight ago. But we can’t forget the excellent efforts of St Eunan’s Ladies football team, who take on … Continue reading →

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Donegal County Final, 2005

Posted on October 3, 2005 by Damien Blake

Yesterday’s County Final, between St Eunan’s and Naomh Chonail of Glenties, turned out a little controversial. The game ended in a draw, but will be remembered for the referee blowing the game up a few minutes early, when St Eunan’s … Continue reading →

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