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Congratulations, Cllr Ciaran Brogan

Last night saw the AGM of Letterkenny Town Council, and the end of my term as Mayor. Councillor Ciaran Brogan was elected to the position, and Cllr Dessie Larkin was elected Deputy Mayor. I’ve had a fantastic year as Mayor; … Continue reading

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Celtic Cross & Cathedral Car Park

Last week, in one of my last official acts as Mayor, I officially launched the environmental improvements at the Cathedral Car Park, the centre-piece of which is the new Celtic Cross (which was the source of much controversy earlier this … Continue reading

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Dinny McGinley announces retirement from Politics

Fine Gael look set to pin their hopes on Ardara based Cllr. Terence Slowey in their bid to retain a Dail seat in the Donegal South-West constituency at the next general election. On Wednesday, Deputy Dinny McGinley announced that he … Continue reading

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New Street Signage for Letterkenny

It was once said to me that “whoever put up the signs in Letterkenny, obviously knew where they were going”. It’s true to say that Letterkenny was very poor for signage, both directional and informational. We’re trying to do something … Continue reading

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New Business Park Road Opens

Just back from the official opening of the new Business Park Road, which will link the new roundabout at Pramerica / Windy Hall on the Kilmacrennan Road with the IDA Business Park at Lisenenan and through to the Kiltoy/Gortlee area. … Continue reading

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Donegal Action for Cancer Care Demonstration

Most of you in Donegal will be aware of this, but I post here in case anyone has missed it. The Donegal Action for Cancer Care group (DACC) are hosting a major rally and demonstration here in Letterkenny on Sunday, … Continue reading

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Letterkenny Comedy Festival 2006

We’re still waiting on the final details, but just to get the word out, plans are almost finalised for the first Letterkenny Comedy Fesitval, which takes place at the end of July (weekend of the 29th and 30th). Daithi Ramsay … Continue reading

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