ARCHIVE NEWS JANUARY TO DECEMBER 2006

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DECEMBER 2006

Moville Community College Charity Race
The 2k race, which has become a permanent fixture in the college Christmas Calendar goes from Lafferty's Lane to the school along the shore path. Read More

Inishowen Men's Helpline
This service is free and confidential and will be operational from Wednesday 13th December 2006. Read More

Budding Young Writers Write Donegal, Derry and Tyrone
Young people aged 8 to 17 years in the Northwest are invited to write poetry, prose and song about their own life experiences of loss and new beginning today. Read More

Free Seminar on the hidden heritage in historic graveyards
County Donegal Heritage Office and Roads and Transportation Directorate of Donegal County Council have organised a seminar on the 'Care and Conservation of Historic Graveyards'. Read More

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NOVEMBER 2006

Inishowen Friends of Messine Group to host information night
The Inishowen Friends of Messine are a group of people committed to researching Inishowen's connection with the First World War. Read More

Funding for Inishowen Groups
Donegal North East Deputy Cecilia Keaveney TD, has welcomed the announcement that four groups based in Inishowen will benefit. Read More

Primary Schools to get €2,000 for PE equipment
Every primary school in Donegal will be given €2,000 to upgrade or replace their PE equipment. Read More

Update 2 on Planning Applications for 277 Houses in Greencastle
New information that may be of interest to residents on the progress of the recent planning applications for Greencastle. Read More

Permanent Breast Surgeon for Letterkenny General Hospital
A position for a permanent Breast Surgeon for Letterkenny General Hospital has been approved by the HSE.
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MEAS Campaign to promote responsible drinking
MEAS, with the support of the drinks industry, is now launching a major advertising and marketing campaign to promote www.drinkaware.ie the new website Read More

Altan - Donegal Group featured on new series of stamps
Along with The Clancy Brothers, The Dubliners and the Chieftains, Altan will be featured on a new series of stamps Read More

Bid to prevent housing next to historic church
In a bid to prevent the development of 42 houses adjacent to St. Mary's Church, Ballybrack a local residents group gathered signatures for a petition opposing the proposal. Read More

Update on Planning Applications for 277 Houses in Greencastle
Resident Groups have now been set up for each of the townlands affected by the recent planning applications.
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Tremone Historical Society
After several years of inactivity - Tremone Historical Society has been reactivated. Read More

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OCTOBER 2006

Carndonagh Community School hosts careers exhibition
For the second year running Carndonagh Community School hosted a major Career Information Exhibition.
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Planning Applications for 277 Houses in the Ballybrack/Drumaweir/Ballymacarthur Area
A letter and list of recent Greencastle Planning Applications has been received from the Ballybrack Residents Group. Read More

Concern expressed over housing applications
Ballybrack Residents Group are concerned about five housing development applications totalling some 270 houses.
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Derry Diocesan Child Protection Committee
A new child protection office has been set up in the Pastoral Centre in Derry city. Read More

Moville Community College to participate in 'Key Programme'
Twelve Transition Year students from Moville Community College have been successfully selected to participate in the 'Key Programme' for the second year running. Read More

Muff Group backs Gaelscoil
Glór Mhaighe, the Muff Irish language group, has written to the Department of Education and Science in support of the proposed Gaelcholáiste for Inis Eoghain. Read More

Funding available for Heritage Projects in County Donegal
The Heritage Council is seeking applications from the public for projects to conserve and enhance our natural, built and cultural environment. Read More

€2.5m Cross Border Programme
The inaugural meeting of a new €2.5m Programme supported by Strabane and Donegal Councils and the INTERREG IIIA Programme has been conducted in Lifford. Read More

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SEPTEMBER 2006

Re-launch of Cross Border Youth Initiative
A Cross-Border project which brings together young people from Derry and Inishowen was re-launched. Read More

New Iosas Prayer gardens opened in Muff
The opening ceremony was performed by Bishop Seamus Hegarty accompanied by clergy from other denominations Read More.

Donegal Corncrakes on the up for the third year running
BirdWatch Ireland annual census confirmed 108 calling males, up from 104 last year. Read More

Is living in Donegal good for your heart?
Results of a national heart health screening campaign run by Ireland's leading heart health brand, Flora pro.activ in association with BUPA Ireland. Read More

Positive News for Scoil Eoghan
Scoil Eoghan to get a new building on the existing 'girls school' site. Read More

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AUGUST 2006

Heritage Week in Donegal
Heritage Week in Donegal takes place from Saturday 26th August to Sunday 3rd September 2006. Read More

Carndonagh Man to walk for 'untouchables' of India
Anthony Conaghan is going to India with 'Action with Effect' with seven others from Derry and Inishowen. Read More

Water users urged to respect seals
Irish Water Safety in cooperation with the Irish seal Sanctuary have said they want the public to follow guidelines in the interests of safety and the protection of our seals. Read More

The Poetry Chicks
The Poetry Chicks would like to invite you to their debut performance as part of the Gasyard Féile ‘06 Read More

Moville's Foyle Festival Event Schedule
One Man's View of the Foyle Festival by Gerry McLaughlin. Read More

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JULY 2006

Opening of Redcastle Pitch
Saturday 12th August is the big day for Redcastle. The day will start with an Under 12 match, followed by the official opening ceremony shortly after 4pm. Read More

Moville Summer Festival 2006
The Festival this year will be held between 2nd and 7th August. Moville Regatta will be included in the programme. Read More

Plans under way for this year's Carnstock
This year's programme will include music on street, a few surprise big name guests, as well as the cream of the Inishowen crop. Read More

A Fisherman's Tale
Documentary to be aired on Inishowen Community Radio, 105 and 107.6 over the next few weeks, about Inishowen Fisherman. Read More

Youth Groups conduct dig for buried whale
Youth groups are being assisted by Emmet Johnston, advisor to environmental group Nature, to dig up bones of a Minke whale buried on Port Ronan Beach in the late 1990''s. Read More

Drug Awareness dvds available in local libraries
Every local library in Ireland is to receive two dvds as part of a new drug awareness campaign urging parents across Ireland to educate themselves about drug misuse and discuss the issue with their children. Read More

If you hear a corncrake call the hotline
BirdWatch Ireland is renewing its call for reports from anyone who hears a Corncrake in Donegal. Read More

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JUNE 2006

Children to open Moville Playground
The winners of a cross-community schools art competition in Moville have been formally appointed to officially open the town's new playground next month. Read More

Remembrance Ceremony for Inishowen's WWI Dead
The 2nd Annual Remembrance Ceremony for Inishowen men and women will be held in Dunree Fort, 16th July. Read More

Save Moville's Boat Building Skills - Sponsor a Boat
The Moville Community Traditional Boat Building Project is asking you to donate money to help save the skills of boat building. Read More

Moville Community Alert tenth AGM
Moville Community Alert has been with us ten years and are still very active looking after our senior citizens. Read More

Basking Sharks and Whales sighted on Inishowen's Coastal Waters
Sharks and Whales have been sighted in Inishowen Waters during our recent calm summer weather. If you have seen any of these magnificent creatures contact the local National Parks and Wildlife Ranger for Inishowen. Read More

"The Beauty Queen of Leenane"
Mouthpiece Threatre Group have been rehearsing for a play, written by Martin McDonagh, to be staged in Tullyarvan Mill on 17th and 18th June. Read More

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MAY 2006

Did you dance and find romance?
If you went dancing in any of Inishowen's six Ballrooms, then Inishowen Community Radio would love to hear from you.
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€45,000 award for Inishowen Projects
€25,000 has been awarded to Inishowen Women's Network, and €20,000 for the cross border Celtic European Festival of the Sea. Read More

Inishowen Artist elected to Aosdána
Sean Fingleton from Malin has been elected to Aosdána, the highest artistic accolade in Ireland. Read More

Cross Out Day
Monday 12th June is Cross Out Day, an Irish Red Cross Initiative. People of Inishowen are being encouraged to raise money to purchase a defibrillator for their local community. Read More

51st Eurovision Song Contest
Brian Kennedy aims to qualify for the Song contest on Saturday 20th May. To read details and see a really good photograph of Brian Read More

Donegal Action for Cancer Care Campaign Rally Huge Success
Thousands of people from all over Donegal turned out to show their support for the campaign, to retain and develop cancer services in Donegal. Read More

Search and Rescue Games
Greencastle is the place to be this Saturday. The inaugural Joint Search and Rescue competition involving the Irish Coast Guard and HM Coastguard Northern Ireland will take place .Read More

Anger at lack of Derry - Donegal cancer services
So far no progress has been made about the sharing of cross border cancer services despite the ongoing talks between the Republic Health Services Executive and officials from Altnagelvin Hospital. Read More

Marketing Boost for Inishowen Tourism
Inishowen Tourism to get a grant of €30,000 from Fáilte Ireland. Read More

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APRIL 2006

Donegal Action for Cancer Care Rally
Cancer Services in Letterkenny Hospital to be withdrawn on a phased basis from 1st June 2006. Read More

Trócaire asks that we take a stand against Child Labour
Mary Treasa MacBride of Trócaire has called for Ireland to support the International Programme to Eliminate Child Labour. Read More

Cecilia Keaveney celerates decade in the Dáil
Cecilia looks back on her political career over ten years. Read More

Funding approved for Moville Playground
Over $92,000 has been approved for funding to build both Phase 1 and 2 for the new playground. Read More

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MARCH 2006

EVE… a celebration of creative women
Guildhall Press is pleased to announce the launch of both the book and CD of EVE… a celebration of creative women
Compiled by Jenni Doherty. Read More

Top Billing for Clonmany writer
A seventeenth century Clonmany writer is the focus of some new research carried out by Dr. Brian Lambkin. Read More

Local Groups urged to apply for funding
Local groups with experience of working in the area of suicide prevention or in a related area are urged to apply for funding made available under Dorman Accounts Funding. Read More

Noelle Duddy selected as winner of 'People of the Year' Award
Congratulations to Noelle for being selected in recognition of her work for the community over the years. Read More

Stephen Joyce's Book goes Stateside
Stephen Joyce's Dyslexia Campaign got a major boost last week with two American Companies coming on board to promote his book. Read More

Cecilia Keaveney secures further meeting with Taoiseach on Cancer Services
It emerged in the past few days that the Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, has agreed to meet a Fianna Fáil delegation to discuss cancer services for Letterkenny General Hospital . Read More

Meningitis Alert in Donegal
The Health Service Executive has confirmed that a patient was admitted on Friday to Letterkenny General Hospital.
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'I preferred to come to Donegal'
Famous British Actor, Ralph Fiennes, decided to come to Donegal for the weekend rather than attend the glitzy 78th Academy Awards. Read More

Brian Friel Honoured at Special Aosdána ceremony
Brian Friel was honoured by peer nomination for his contribution to the arts in Ireland at an award ceremony in Dublin.
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Activities for men project launched
The Moville and District Family Resource Centre has established an Activities for Men project. Read More

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FEBRUARY 2006

Daffodil Day Launched
This year's Daffodil Day will take place on Friday 24th March. The public are asked to support the day. Read More

€3.2 Million for Greencastle Harbour
Deputy Cecilia Keaveney TD, has said that the €3.2 million is an important step on the path to securing the long term future of the harbour. Read More

Inishowen set to benefit from Scots co-operation programme
Andrew Ward, has led and co-ordinated an exciting IRDL initiative to bring new funds to Inishowen and Donegal.
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New BBC ONE series - 'You Thought You Knew'
Tales of smuggling a mother's corpse across the border and a person who could sleep with their head in Northern Ireland and their feet in the Republic of Ireland. Read More

North East Deputy proposes rural distribution of heart saving equipment
Cecilia Keaveney has initiated discussions between Mr Eamon Ó Cuív and the Irish Red Cross to expand the availability of defibrillators throughout the rural community. Read More

Local Schools participate in unique anti-bullying initiative
A number of local schools in the Carndonagh area will participate in anti-bullying initiative. Read More

Castleforward Partisan Artisans to take part in St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Castleforward Partisan Artisans are a pageantry, performance and mummers group for the South West Inishowen Area. Read More

Carndonagh Community College Presents 'Stars in their Eyes meets X Factor'
The show will take place 9th February. Read More

Librarians unearth hidden treasures
Librarians of the Donegal Central Library have completed the "Heritage Towns of Donegal" the latest digitisation project for www.askaboutirlend.ie Read More

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JANUARY 2006

Redcastle Photographer nominated for Digital Media Award
Ben Elves has been nominated for the Irish Digital Media Awards, which will take place in the Burlington Hotel, Dublin on 1st February. Read More

Donegal Support Needed for 2006 Special Olympics
Local T.D. Cecilia Keaveney has urged Donegal volunteers to offer their support to the Special Olympics hosted in Belfast. Read More

RNLI Appeal to people across Ireland to save lives
'Save our Soles' SOS Day is on Friday 27th January. Funds raised from the event will go towards training volunteer lifeboat crews. Read More

Inishowen Carnival Group takes to the skies
Inishowen Carnival Group commence their annual preparations for the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dublin.
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Plans Unveiled for new Moville playground
Plans for €80,000 will be shown in Gillen's Supermarket, Moville Main Street from Monday 16th January.
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Cancer Care Group to meet Health Service Executives
Donegal Action for Cancer has been invited to attend a meeting to discuss the provision of breast cancer services in the North West by Heath Service Executive. Read More