Category Archives: General Issues

Brian Gets On The Road

Brian McDaid has just taken off on his “Mini To Monte Carlo” trip in aid of the Donegal Hospice. I had the honour of seeing him off from the Market Square, along with a sizable crowd. Brian will be accompanied … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland gets 100% Broadband Coverage

As someone who uses the Internet every day for work, research, communication and education, this story has caught my attention. I’m sure there are many across Donegal who will wish this was something that had happened here: NORTHERN IRELAND FIRST … Continue reading

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2006 Council Trip to USA

At our last monthly meeting (Monday, January 9th), it was once again agreed that Letterkenny Town Council would send a delegation to the USA during St Patrick’s week, maintaining a tradition that has run for over a decade. I’ve discussed … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas 2005

I’ve just returned from the Highland Radio Christmas Party, where (pictured above) Dessie Larkin, Chairman of Donegal County Council, Padraig MacLochlainn, Mayor of Buncrana, and myself took part in a quiz against a team of journalists, made up of Ciaran … Continue reading

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Launcing MiniToMonteCarlo.com

Brian McDaid, better known as the photographer for the Donegal Democrat newspaper, is soon to take a 5,000km drive in aid of The Donegal Hospice. He’ll be leaving Letterkenny and driving to Monte Carlo in a red MIni. Brian is … Continue reading

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Electoral Register 2005-2006

Donegal County Council is currently renewing the electoral register for the County. If you’re not on the register, you can’t vote. Previously, this would have required checking your name and address on the physical register at a local Library or … Continue reading

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Irish Times Letters Page

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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