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Pictured from left staff members Shane Matthews, Reneta Ert and proprietor Kevin Foley getting ready for the opening of the new Supermac's Plaza and Services Station Picture Thomas Gallagher
The chairman of the Donegal Municipal District, Michael Naughton has welcomed the investment of €5 million and the creation of over 70 jobs in Donegal Town
He said the opening of the new Supermac's Complex in Donegal Town on Friday creates 70 new jobs and will boost enormously the local economy of the town.
Cllr Naughton commented, "The investment here today shows real confidence for the people of Donegal Town and it’s surrounding area, and I am delighted as Chairman of the Donegal Municipal District to welcome this new development here today. I would like to welcome Kevin Foley and all his staff and thank him personally for this investment in Donegal Town, our people and our local economy. I would like to wish them all every success going forward. I would also like to compliment Michael Kelly and Glebe Builders for the delivery and high standard of the complex.
Cllr Michael Naughton has welcomed the investment of €5 million
“This is a very encouraging and exciting time for Donegal Town and with the two announcements made last week, of the 500 jobs at Abbott Diabetes Care, and McCann Group Development looking to invest over €10m along with the creation of nearly 400 jobs. The communities and the business communities of this area are delighted to see investment and developments coming to the area at this time. Work has also commenced on Tommy Gallaghers site and we look forward to the 13th August next when work is scheduled to start on The Tir Chonaill Bridge.
"It's also great to hear that local businesses in Donegal Town are enjoying a busy tourist season all of which is very encouraging and a testament to the hard work that they have put in over the years,” he said.
Scoil Mhuire Glenties National School were among those who gave their support to the school secretaries and caretakers last week
The incident has been reported to gardaí
Australian and New Zealand tour operators at Lough Eske Castle, with Viktoria Albrecht, Tourism Ireland (back, third left)
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