Firstly, I’d like to thank everyone who has helped me through this year. The dedicated staff of Letterkenny Town Council make this job much easier. The Town Clerk, Assistant Town Clerk, Clerical Officers, Town Engineer, Town Planner, Housing Office, Foreman and all the other staff do an outstanding job, and I’m sure all the members […]
The full text of a letter which I submitted to the Editor of the Irish Times, in response to criticism of proposals for a new commemoration of the 1916 rising. This letter was print in the Octob 27th, 2005 edition of the paper.
Madam,
I see many calling in to question what the Taoiseach means by attempting […]
Speech delivered in St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny, on the occasion of the Senior Prizegiving, marking the achievements of the class of 2004-2005, and the current final year students.
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Speech delivered at the 40th Birthday of Letterkenny Chamber of Commerce and Industry, held in the Radisson Hotel, Letterkenny, on Friday, September 23rd, 2005.
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Mayor of Letterkenny, Damien Blake, has welcomed the recent movement towards a community-based CCTV system for Letterkenny. Speaking at the weekend following a meeting last week with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and the Gardai, Cllr Blake highlighted the work done to date by a variety of groups and organisations in the town.
“CCTV has […]
Speech delivered at the Civic Reception for Letterkenny Rovers, at Letterkennny Public Services Centre, July 20th, 2005.
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My speech from the official launch of the 2005 Fleadh, in the Clanree Hotel on July 19th. Click the link above to read the full text.
The full text of my acceptance speech, when I was elected Mayor of Letterkenny on June 30th, 2005.
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Cllr Damien Blake, Deputy Mayor of Letterkenny, has today renewed calls for the installation of a Community-based CCTV system in Letterkenny. This follows the announcement of another round of funding from the Department of Justice, providing grant aid for up to 70% of the cost of such systems.
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Cllr Damien Blake today welcomed the decision by Letterkenny Town Council to finally move to takeover Meadowbank Park, along with 5 other estates finished prior to 1996, without seeking a financial contribution from the local residents.