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Latest News that may be of interest to a local or visiting audience will be posted here periodically. If you would like to suggest a news feature please fill in the Make a Suggestion form. Some of this news has been taken from articles in 'The Inish Times' or The Derry Journal'.

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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