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JANUARY 2012
Strabane public invited to attend major conference An open invitation has been extended to the people of Strabane and throughout the north-west to engage in debate about the future of Ireland at a major conference this weekend. The ‘Uniting Ireland’ debate is being held in the Millennium Forum in Derry this Saturday (28th January). Local MLA Michaela Boyle says it’s a great opportunity for the people of the town to hear the arguments for and against. She added that the issue has become even more relevant with Scotland’s recent push for independence.
Speaking at the event will be Sinn Féin TD for Donegal South-West Pearse Doherty, former Donegal County Council Manager Michael McLoone, Ulster Unionist MLA Basil McCrea, Human Rights and equality campaigner Inez McCormack, among others from public community and civic society. It’s one of a series of conferences being held across the country, with thousands having attended them over the past 14 months. West Tyrone MLA Michaela Boyle said discussion is important for communities to understand each other: “The previous events have been ‘full house’ affairs and I would encourage as many local people as possible to come along. As a border community, we only know too well the disastrous... Continued on page 46
Charity ‘Jigs & Reels’ a resounding success!
Pictured on left is Niamh Brown from the School of Irish Dancing presenting a cheque for £7700-64 to Rachel Bruce area fundraiser for the Foyle Hospice, Also pictured are Raymond Barr and Catherine Sweeney who took part in the competition. The presentation night was held in Christy’s Bar. See our double page picture spread on pages 42 & 43.
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