LATEST NEWS
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newspaper now, The Inishowen Independent.
Archive News
Changes to Driver Theory Test
New Driver Theory Test Book Published
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SEPTEMBER 2011
Canadian Ambassador visiting Inishowen
Ambassor Mr Loyola Hearn visiting Greencastle & Buncrana
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Cadbury Roses Grandparent of the Year Award
Search on for some Inishowen entrants
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Help IDP secure Coca-Cola Funding
Inishowen Development Partnership makes nationwide shortlist
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Ireland's Most Scenic County
Donegal voted second
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Self Help Africa Charity Row
Derry to Greencastle Charity Row
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Historical items presented at Fort Dunree
Anchors from The Saldanha & Laurentic shipwrecks presented recently
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Volunteer at Samaritans
Samaritans currently seeking new volunteers.
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AUGUST 2011
Foyle Hospice 2011 Male Run/Walk
Take up the challenge of the Foyle Hospice September Run
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Interesting new project at Shrove Beach
Dance company and artist to set up camp for two weeks
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Volunteers required for local collections
Depression help group AWARE - Daisy Days campaign
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Donegal's Stone-Roofed houses to be documented
Survey currently taking place of stone slate-roofed houses.
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JULY 2011
Set of books on Liam McCormick's Churches
Books to be launched at the MacGill Summer School
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Student Grant Seminar in Buncrana
Information and help on student grant application forms etc..
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JUNE 2011
Search on for top amateur photographer
Buncrana Music Festival launches Photographic Competition
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Moville Gospel Choir - Concert
End of Season Concert for the Moville Gospel Choir
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Moville Tidy Town Association
The Association says 'thanks'
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MAY 2011
Free Telephone Link Service
Good Morning Inishowen offering telephone service
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Carnival Skills Training
Inishowen Carnival Group - Skills Training Courses
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Top Band to Play BeatlesFest Moville 2011
The Cavernites arriving from Liverpool
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Volunteers sought for conservation project
Help needed for footpath initiative at Cooley Cross
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Foyle Days Festival - Derry
Divers to recall discovery of La Trinidad Valencera wreckage at Kinnego Bay
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APRIL 2011
Inishowen Beaches - Good Quality bathing waters
Inishowen beaches amongst the best in the County
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Sea Safety Day in Greencastle
Irish Coastguard & RNLI holding a safety on May Bank Holiday
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Maritime Event to be held in Derry
Number of local clubs taking part in Foyle Days event
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Moville Community College Celebrating 10th Anniversary
Moville College hosting a number of events
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Inishowen Mariners - Faces from the past
Inishowen seamen to be remembered in new book and exhibition
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4th Successful Peter Leech Memorial Darts Competition
Large turn-out for this years competition
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ICRfm - Inishowen Community Radio
Volunteer Fair at ICR
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MARCH 2011
Moville St. Patrick's Day Committee
Committee say "thanks"
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Inishowen Graveyards go Online
Ambitious new online project launched.
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Go ahead for Moville one-way traffic system
6 month trial for new traffic system in Moville
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"A Shine of Rainbows" comes home
Audiences have the chance to see Inishowen located movie in Buncrana
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Inishowen Carnival Group - Fundraising Opportunity
Earn some money while helping the Inishowen Carnival Group at the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade
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Entries Sought for School Poetry Competition
North West Word's Schools Poetry Competition
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FEBRUARY 2011
St. Eugene's Hall, Moville
St. Eugene's Hall - Congratulates EBS Community Fund Winners
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Inishowen Carnival Group Seeking Recruits
Your chance to be a part of the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Festival
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Celebration of World Wetlands Day
Derry City Council are organising a Lough Foyle Discovery Day on Feb 5th
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JANUARY 2011
New One Way System Proposals for Moville
Have your say on the new Council Proposals
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Brian Friel announced as Donegal Person of the Year
Local playwrite revelled as 2010 - Donegal Person of the Year
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Appeal for local GAA History
Major historical project to be carried out on the GAA in Inishowen and Donegal
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Local Development Group in Funding Bid
Vote for St. Eugene's Hall in EBS's online vote
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New ferry service could be welcome boost to Inishowen tourism
A new ferry service linking Northern Ireland to Scotland to begin Summer 2011
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NOVEMBER 2010
Moville to Host Derry City of Culture & Clipper Yacht Race Event
Moville East Inishowen Action Group - Hosting the Event
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Local Girl to Launch Charity Album
Danielle's Christmas Album in Aid of Donegal Hospice
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Are you eligible to vote?
Check your details and eligibility on The Register of Electors
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OCTOBER 2010
John Hume - Ireland's Greatest
Delight in Moville
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Rockroberfest in Moville
Moville to host first ever Rocktoberfest
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Colourful Tales in Moville
A multi-cultural arts programme for children and parents
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Inishowen Community Radio (ICR)
ICRfm are currently seeking participants for two new shows
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Donegal Mountain Rescue Team
DMRT are currently looking to recruit new volunteers
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Success for Moville in 2010 Tidy Towns Competition
Councillor Mickey Doherty says thanks to those involved
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Performer's needed for Ireland's Scariest Show
After the success of last years Haunted House..new cast members needed
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Moville Celtic footballer shines
in recent tournament
Peter Burke shines for Emerging
FAI Talent Squad
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AUGUST 2010
French television to feature Donegal
surfing
Boost for Inishowen as Culdaff could
feature in new television broadcast
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Help Inishowen Rugby Club make their
Field of Dreams Come True
Vote for Inishowen in Kelloggs Competition
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World Clipper Yacht Race to visit Derry
Derry announced to be one of the
stopovers in the 2012 Clipper Yacht
Race.
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Second volunteer fair for Inishowen
Interested in volunteer work? A
number of organisations need your help.
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Carndonagh girl among international
film students
Belfast welcomes international film
students
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Derry date for Talent Show auditions
Auditions for All Ireland Talent
Show taking place soon
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Have your say on shaping Donegal
Public urged to attend Carndonagh
workshop
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JULY 2010
New Museum Opens in Derry
Aviation Museum now open
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Blue Flag Beaches
Inishowen beaches retain their blue
flag status.
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JUNE 2010
Love the Library - Love Learning
Project
Local school children enjoy benefits of
new skills project.
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John Colgan Heritage Weekend
Carndonagh getting ready to celebrate the
life of John Colgan.
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Albert & Willie set to row for charity
Albert Doherty & Willie Harrigan all
set for their charity row.
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Music Summer Camp for Inishowen
Moville is set to host unique Summer music
camp.
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Summer Ferry Resumes its Service
Welcome return for the Buncrana - Rathmullan
Ferry Service.
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Moville Goes Back in Time
The 9th Annual Inishowen Vintage Show Promises
to Be Bigger & Better this year.
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Good News for Moville Business
Local Development group responds positively
to news that over 30 jobs have been saved in
Moville.
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MAY 2010
Minister for Education to Open
New Inishowen School
An Tanaiste Mary Coughlan will official open
Scoil Eoghain, Moville.
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60,000 Inishowen Records now Online
New resource for genealogy enthusiasts.
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Basking Sharks Return to North West Waters
Basking Sharks spotted off the North West Coast.
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Donegal International Rally Returns to Inishowen
Buncrana is getting ready to host a stage of
the Donegal Rally.
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APRIL 2010
Moville Library Hosts 'Exploring Nature
With Children' Talk
Local resident and zoologist Dr. Trish Murphy recently
gave an introduction to nature talk
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Successful Darts Tournament held in Moville
Large turn out for the 3rd Annual Peter Leech Memorial
Cup
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Department to Re-Issue Diamond & Gold Licence Notice
The Department of Communications, Energy and Natural
Resources are to re-issue a recent public notice.
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"Sail West" Initiative Launched in Inishowen
Tanaiste Mary Coughlan launches new programme for
the North West
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Inishowen National Schools - competition
Students in Inishowen National Schools have been
invited to take part in tv competition.
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Historical gun unveiled in Downings
A gun from the sunken Laurentic ship has been unveiled
in Downings.
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Local girl set to represent Ireland
Greencastle's Niamh McLaughlin travels with the
Irish squad.
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MARCH 2010
New community garden in Moville
The first ever community garden was recently opened in
Moville.
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Given hands support to Moville women
Irish goalkeeper backs Gaelscoil Cois Feabhail fundraising
effort.
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Celebrity chef impressed with Inishowen restaurant
Praise for local produce at Harry's Restaurant
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New tourism initiative for Inishowen
"Ferry Friendly" to be launched in Inishowen
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"Clonmany Coastline" book recently launched
New book telling the story of the Clonmany Coastline.
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20th St. Patrick's Day Festival for Moville
The Annual Moville St. Patrick's Day Festival is in its
20th year
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Progress made at Cooley Cross, Moville
Clean up underway at Cooley Cross and Graveyard
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Awards for local students
Moville Community College students in special presentation.
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FEBRUARY 2010
New festival for Inishowen
Carndonagh to host an exciting new festival
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Foyle Ferry set to continue
Funding boost for the cross Foyle ferry.
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Moville now on Google Earth
Satellite Images of Moville are now visible on the internet.
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Basking Sharks off Malin Head Coast
Malin Head - Offically a basking shark hotspot
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JANUARY 2010
Top Nomination for local group
The Henry Girls have been nominated for a prestigious award.
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New NCT car testing facility opens
Inishowen residents can now get there vehicle tested in Carndonagh.
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Chairman Reflects on Memorable year for Moville GAA Club
Club Chairman Con O'Donnell reflects on a successful year for
the club.
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