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ARCHIVE NEWS JANUARY - DECEMBER 2007
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DECEMBER 2007
Live Crib in Carndonagh
Donegal's only Live Crib takes place in Carndonagh on Sunday,
23rd December between 6pm - 7pm. Read
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Good news for Moville Community College
Moville Community College receives award from Dormant Accounts
Fund and the RAPID Leverage Fund. Read
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Local Committees working together
A meeting of all the Event Committees took place this week in
Moville to coordinate their marketing and PR efforts. Read
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Greencastle Harbour to receive €5million - Update
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Greencastle Harbour to receive €5million
Greencastle Harbour will be one of the 27 projects to benefit
under the new co-funded CLÁR Coastal Development Scheme
for the development of harbours and piers. Read
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Keaveney Voices Concerns over Threat to our Traditional
Crafts
Senator Keaveney joined with colleagues on the Council of Europe
today to express her concern at the threat that exists to our
traditional crafts. Read
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Sightings of seal pups
There have been a number of sightings of seal pups on Inishowen
beaches in recent weeks. Read
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Charity single released for Christmas
Dinny McLaughlin, well-known Buncrana traditional musician,
has brought together a collection of local performers to record
a Christmas song to raise money for charity. Read
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Derry Memories by Phil Cunningham Book Launch
Guildhall Press are pleased to announce the launch of Derry
Memories by Derry’s favourite story-teller, Phil Cunningham.
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Carrowmena Football Club Grand Draw
Carrowmena Football Club are planning to extend the development
of their Club House and Pitch with public support.
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NOVEMBER 2007
Statutory Student Support Scheme Imminent - Keaveney
Speaking in the Seanad on Thursday Senator Cecilia Keaveney
raised with the Minister of Education Mary Hanafin, the matter
of the student support scheme which will put the student grant
scheme on a statutory basis. Read
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Keaveney Raises Educational Issues in the Seanad
Senator Cecilia Keaveney on Thursday in the Seanad spoke on
the education statements. Read
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Praise for Inishowen Restaurants
A number of Inishowen's bars and restaurants have made the grade
in a prestigious hospitality guidebook. Read
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Rescue Unit Promise
Greencastle is being considered as the site for the hotly-debated
new Marine Rescue Co-ordination Centre. Read
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Money for Community Alert Groups
Two Inishowen Community Alert Groups are to benefit from new
grants approved under the Scheme for Community Supports of Older
People. Read
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Business Planning Workshops in Moville
Members of a number of community groups have taken part in business
planning workshops organised by Inishowen Partnership Company.
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Irish Music School
The ninth annual Inishowen Traditional Music Project Workshop
will be held in Glengad National School and Glengad Community
Centre on 24th and 25th November. Read
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Poll for Inishowen Youth
More than 1,030 primary and post-primary schools are taking
part in Ireland's first ever nationwide poll of children and
young people. Read
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Inishowen children helping African families
Primary and secondary school children across Inishowen are part
of an exciting project making a real difference to the lives
of people in a small African town. Read
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Deer Crossing
A public awareness campaign has seen signs being erected at
six locations across the county. Read
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Funds for Inishowen Schools
The money will help provide greater access to ICT and will promote
ICT skills development among school children. Read
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Cancer patients comments
Comments made by Cancer Patients who took part in a Donegal
Action for Cancer Care questionnaire in 2005.
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OCTOBER 2007
Inishowen Community Radio Concert
A grand Variety Concert featuring the best of local talent will
take place in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Thursday 25th October.
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Increase in red squirrels in Inishowen
The increase in the number of red squirrels in Inishowen
could be down to the fact that squirrels have moved out from
Derry. Read
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Inishowen's war dead remembered
Robert Thompson, Northern Irish author, has written a book about
Inishowen's dead from World War I. Read
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Moville's tribute to the Sullivan brothers
The Foyle Rowing Club dedicated one of their new punts to the
Sullivan brothers who were killed when the vessel was sunk during
the battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. Read
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North West still needs a radiation unit for cancer
Sinn Fein is to press the health ministers North and South
for more action on radiation services for cancer sufferers in
Donegal. Read
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SEPTEMBER 2007
Photographs of the Rescue Mission on Lough
Foyle
A Sligo man was rescued last week when his leisure boat got into
difficulty. Read
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Spirit of Tara Awareness & Solidarity Concerts
A series of one day Spirit of Tara Awareness & Solidarity
Concerts will be held throughout the island of Ireland on Saturday
29th September in Derry, Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and
Achill with over sixty six acts. Read
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Thatched Cottage on the Isle of Doagh
An Isle of Doagh family's mission to preserve the traditional
style of their ancestral home is ensuring that the art of thatching
remains active in the area. Read
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Fire Tender Commitment
Donegal senator, Cecelia Keaveney has welcomed news the government
has sanctioned five new fire tenders for Donegal.
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Public Art for Moville
Moville Town is set to benefit from the creative works of a
local artist as part of an inter-community project.
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Chef training scholarship
Plans for a bursary in the name of a late popular Greencastle
chef have been revealed. Read
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5,000 Donegal people illegal in United States
The fate of 5,000 Donegal people living illegally in the United
States is unlikely to be resolved any time soon.
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€40m for Inishowen's water projects
Funding of €40m has been allocated to progress eight Inishowen
water and sewage schemes over the next two years. Read
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Donegal Girls travel to Tuam for All Ireland
Donegal girls travel to Tuam on Saturday to meet reigning under
16 champions Cork, and manager Kenny Griffin is highly optimistic
about the team's chances. Read
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Inishowen Community Radio has busy times ahead
Inishowen Community Radio will launch two new dramas in the
next week and has also announced details of a new training course
in radio production for members of the Polish community in the
North West. Read
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Young Donegal Writers Scoop Top Prizes at WordFlight's
Literary Celebrations
"Niamh was one of 3000 young people aged 8 to 17 years
across Ireland, Britain, Europe, the Middle East, and the USA,
who participated in WordFlight. Read
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New Health test in Carndonagh
You can now measure the level of your body's defence against
free-radical damage, which scientists say harm your body. Read
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AUGUST 2007
Moville's new Parish Priest
Fr. Paddy O'Kane, originally from Culdaff, was installed in
Moville on Sunday 19th August 2007. Read
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Celtic Prayer Garden
Celtic prayer garden at Iosas Centre, Derryvane near Muff, is
gearing up for National Heritage week which takes place next
week (27th August). Read
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Premises needed for Inishowen Kindergarten
The Inishowen Kindergarten, which has been created to provide
a holistic early education experience for children from three
and a half years old, is in urgent need of premises. Read
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Malin Head Sunniest place in Ireland
According to Met Eireann's report it appears Ireland's most
northerly point was one of the very few pockets of land to enjoy
the good weather. Read
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Inishowen Gardeners to be aware of Sudden Oak Death
The fungus Phytophthora ramorum, was discovered in a private
garden on the outskirts of Derry city and has the potential
to attack a wide range of woody plants including rhododendron,
viburnum and certain species of trees including beech. Read
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Missing Donegal men mystery
For 175 years the disappearance of 57 railroad men in America,
thought to be from Donegal, has been shrouded in mystery, folklore
and ghostly tales. Read
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Rail Link for Donegal?
Fine Gael Donegal North East deputy Joe McHugh talks on the
benefits to Donegal if a new railway were to run from Derry
to Sligo. Read
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Ciara Hegarty is off to Germany
Teenage soccer sensation Ciara Hegarty, from Moville, has
earned her first full Ireland cap. Read
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New Walking Route Launched
A new walking route has been launched in Inishowen. The Inishowen
Head Walk has been developed by Donegal Council in Partnership
with North East Inishowen Company Ltd., Moville. Read
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July 2007
Moville Summer Festival 2007
The events of this year's Summer Festival will begin 28th July
and go on to 19th August, and will co-incide with Moville Regatta,
which will take place from 4th to 6th August. Read
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New Alzheimer's Unit in Carndonagh
A 2.7 million unit has been opened in Carndonagh catering for
Alzheimer's patients who were forced to travel around 50 miles
or more to access care. Read
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Culdaff sisters represent Ireland
Laura and Claire D'Urso, City of Derry Rowing Club, have been
selected to represent Ireland in the Summer junior international
meetings. Read
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New art gallery in Inishowen
Glashedy Art Gallery has opened next to the Ballyliffin Post
Office. Read
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Five year old chess phenomenon from Inishowen
Shane Melaugh from Killea will compete against more than 20 of
the best chess players from England, Scotland and Wales. Read
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End of Festival Slam with the Poetry Chicks
You are invited to recite, perform & entertain in a three-minute
slot in the Maritime Hotel in Cork. There is a great prize for
the winning act. Read
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Message from Moville Tidy Towns Committee
Moville Tidy Towns Committee would appreciate your support in
helping to improve the appearance of Moville for the competition.
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Time Capsule Project
Time Capsule Project offers an opportunity for people to put forward
their wishes and hopes for the coming years, in the form of a
poem or short story. Read
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June 2007
Alzheimer's Society needs volunteers
With a shortage of carers to look after Alzheimer's sufferers
in Inishowen the charity is appealing for volunteers to come
forward. Read
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Tough Times Campaign Launch
Launch of Mental Health website targeting Ireland's Youth. Read
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Inishowen Songwriter gets lucky
Sean McLaughlin, from Moville, has been picked to perform alongside
one of Ireland's top musicians. Read
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Summer Ballet for Inishowen Children
The Summer Ballet are looking for Inishowen children aged 6 years
and older for their programme 30th July - 3rd August. Read
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Inishowen Author honoured by English Actress
Hazel McIntyre, award winning Inishowen author, is to have her
work published in a book compiled by a renowned English Actress.
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Volunteers needed for Inishowen Carnival Group
Inishowen Carnival Group desperately need volunteers to come
forward to help celebrate their summer long festivities. Read
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Stroove Beach Receives Blue Flag Award
Stroove Beach was one of the 11 beaches in Donegal to receive
the Blue Flag Award. Read
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Search for Identity of World War II pilot
A new bid is being made to identify a World War II pilot washed
up on an Inishowen beach 66 years ago. Read
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MAY 2007
Inishowen's Kathy Donaghy
Kathy, originally from Drung, talks about her high profile RTE job.
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McDonald's Boat Yard craft the 'Foyle Class' punt
Over the past few months a number of punts have been crafted at
McDonald's boat yard in Greencastle. In addition, Moville Community
College are putting the final touches to their own punt. Read
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Muff Scouts win The Errigal Cup competition
Scouts from Inishowen have won an annual competition for scout troops
in the north west. Read
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Help Find Madeleine McCann
We have received an email from Phil McCann, Madeleine's Uncle, and
a photograph of Madeleine. Read
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Damien Faulkner in Barcelona
Damien Faulkner finished fourth in a Porsche Suprcar Championship
heat in Barcelona on Sunday13th May.
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Inishowen young people are invited to take part in Millennium
Forum's Summer School
Young people in Inishowen who wish to pursue a career in drama or
the performing arts have been invited to take part in Five Fantastic
Days in July. Read
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Cycling Challenge over the June Bank Holiday Week-end
Carmel and Mike Baker are taking part in the Niall Mellon Township
2007 challenge to raise €8,000 towards building 150 houses
in a South African township. Read
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Where the land meets the sea
Artlink will host an International Residency, culminating in
an exhibition, from Monday 17th September to Wednesday 26th September
2007. Artists will be invited from Eastern Iceland, from Vesteralen
in Norway and from Inishowen in Ireland. Read
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Ancient Ringforts and Bronze Age rock art found
Archaeologists have discovered two ancient ringforts and bronze
Age rock art on an Inishowen hillside. Two weeks later an ancient
burial site is discovered. Read
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Moville School receives top marks
An Inishowen school has received top marks in a nationwide inspection.
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New Treatment for Utopia Beauty Salon
Utopia Beauty Salon in Moville is set to launch an exciting new
treatment, which will spell the end of skin blemishes. Read
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First Irish Speaking Secondary School in Inishowen
Inishowen's first Irish speaking secondary school in Buncrana is
given the go-ahead. Read
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APRIL 2007
Maritime Monument for Moville
Artists from across Europe hope to create a maritime monument in
Moville. Read
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ICR Search NW for jobs
Inishowen Community Radio in Carndonagh is searching for people
to take part in a new radio series proposed for the late Autumn.
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Thank you from DACC
Donegal Action for Cancer Group offer their thanks to everyone involved
in their success. Read
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O'Doherty Clan seeks 'blessing' for St. Patrick's Well
The former editor of Ar Duthchas' (Our Heritage'), Derry historian,
Fionbarra O'Dochartagih is one of those spearheading the renewed
campaign. Read
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Culdaff climbfest
The Culdaff Climbfest to be held in May is expected to attract scores
of climbers from throughout Ireland and further afield. Read
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Update on WordFlight
Update from Artists in Creative Enterprise Read
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New fears over sewage scheme plans
The Campaign for a Clean Estuary Group has claimed that a proposed
new treatment works at Carnagarve in Moville could destroy its most
important local amenities. Read
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MARCH 2007
Family Easter Experience
Creative Parenting Inishowen presents a fundraising event, 31st March
on Moville Green, for the new Inishowen Kindergarten. Read
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WordFlight
ACE invites young people of all nationalities who are aged between
8 and 17 years to participate in WordFlight.
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Moville Library's search for old items
Moville Librarian, Gerard Duddy, is appealing for people to bring
in old photos or documents that may be of interest to the public.
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Children asked to audition for Henry the Elephant radio show
Inishowen Community radio are calling on children to audition for
a new drama series to be aired on the radio this summer. Read
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Plans for Colgan Hall Makeover
The Colgan Hall Restoration Fund Committee are hoping to raise €3.1m
to extend and enhance facilities at the much used centre. Read
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FEBRUARY 2007
New Plan for Inishowen Gards
Details have been issued on longer opening hours in Garda stations
across the peninsula. Other initiatives will include increased manpower
and millions of euros investment into the regeneration of Garda stations.
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Making History
St. Patrick's weekend at An Grianán Theatre is, 'Flight of
the Earls' drama, Making History by Brian Friel.
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WordFlight - Young People’s Written and Verbal Arts Project
ACE invites young people of all nationalities who are aged between
8 and 17 years to participate in WordFlight.
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Project to improve lives of disabled people
A new project has been launched by Donegal soccer hero Packie Bonner
in a bid to improve the lives of disabled people in Inishowen. Read
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U-boat off Malin Head Salvage Plan
A plan was launched to salvage a German WWII U-boat from the seabed
off Malin Head last week. Read
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Riverdance comes to Donegal
Proceeds will go towards the purchase of a new "Dexa"
scanning facility at the oncology unit in Letterkenny General Hospital.
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Rising Sea levels threaten Inishowen
Two new climate-change reports could spell danger for Inishowen
according to The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in
Germany. Read
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First Ever North West Youth Poetry SLAM
Bluebell Arts, in association with the Northern Ireland Arts Council,
invites all poets aged between 15 - 24 years to the First Ever North
West Youth Poetry SLAM. Read
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JANUARY 2007
Flight of the Earls Television Series
The three part series starts on BBC One Northern Ireland at 10.40pm
on Wednesday 24th January. The series uses dramatic reconstructions
of significant battles that led up to the exodus. Read
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Moville Community College presents 'Blood Brothers'
The production of Willy Russell's 'Blood Brothers will open on Wednesday
24th January. Read
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Martina McGibney
Profile of Martina McGibney's career in Jersey to date. Read
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Inishowen Carnival Sets Sail for Dublin and London
In an exciting new development the carnival group are one of only
two Irish carnival groups who have been asked to travel to London
straight after the St. Patrick's parade in Dublin to perform in
the Lord Mayors parade and St. Patrick's celebrations in London
on the 18th March. Read
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Council clean up illegal dump at Redcastle
Donegal County Council has spent three days cleaning up an illegal
dumpsite at the Lough Fad Public Water.
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Ghosts of Inishowen
Henry William, Letterkenny based student, is collecting ghost stories
for an upcoming radio programme commissioned by Inishowen Community
Radio entitled 'Ghosts of Inishowen. Read
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The Voice of Older People Donegal
The Voice of Older People is a network for older peoples groups
in County Donegal. It aims to promote positive ageing, tackle ageism
and to advocate on issues affecting older people. Read
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Community for a Clean Estuary Group in Moville Campaign
The group was delighted with the turnout at last Saturday's
protest. Read
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Creative
Writing Workshops in Letterkenny
The workshops will be held in the Mount Errigal Hotel Letterkenny,
commencing Monday 29 January 2007, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Read
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Out To Lunch
The mini-festival organised by the Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival,
will return in January with a packed programme of music, theatre,
comedy and literature. Read
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More storms forecast for Inishowen
Gusts of 146kmh were recorded at Malin Head on New Year's eve and
the Met Service warn there will be more high winds to come. Read
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No Inishowen New Year babies born at local hospitals
Letterkenny and Altnagelvin Hospital reported a quieter New Year
than normal for births. Read
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