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The sod has been turned at Fintra Bridge, marking the start of a major road upgrade for the area. Click on the arrows to see Siobhan McNamara's photographs from the event: This ceremonial commencement of the project was carried out by Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Niamh Kennedy (Ind). She was joined by Charlie McConalogue (FF), Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media. The minister of state told Donegal Live: “It is wonderful to see Fintra get to this point. Public representatives and the people in the council worked really hard over the years to get to the stage where it was funded and the work was sanctioned. “It is a great honour to be here on behalf of the Minister For Transport Darragh O’Brien, along with Cllr Kennedy, in marking the start of that work. READ NEXT: Winner announced for Donegal’s hottest tickets - Concert With The Greats “The project represents a €12m investment. Fintra Bridge is an important structure on this river and has stood the test of time really well but we can’t expect it to take much more. “This will be a significant piece of work, redefining the access roads and the bridge. “I look forward to seeing the job done.” Also present were Senator Manus Boyle (FG), councillors from Donegal MD, Cllrs Noel Jordan (SF), Michael McMahon (SF), Jimmy Brogan (Ind) and Michael Boyle (FG). Cathaoirleach of Donegal MD, Cllr Micheál Naughton (FF) sent his apologies. Senior Staff from Donegal County Council were in attendance, including Chief Executive John McLaughlin who was involved in the project at an early stage in his former role as Roads Officer. They were joined by representatives from the Department of Transport and from the engineering firm BAM who will be carrying out the work. It is fitting that this was one of the last engagements of Cllr Kennedy in her capacity as Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, with her term ending on Monday, June 30. Since being elected to the Municipal District of
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Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY
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Camera Club We want your photos to feature on the website via our Camera Club. Do you have a great photo from life in the locality? Whether it’s a party, wedding, communion, landscape, a quirky shot from your archives, or a simple everyday moment, we want your snapshots. We are inviting people to share photos that capture the spirit of the county. From special occasions to quieter moments, your pictures help tell the story of everyday life in our community. To submit: Go to the Camera Club page and follow the instructions to upload your photo. Include your name, where it was taken, and a short caption if you can. Your photo could be featured on our website and newspaper and seen by readers across the county and beyond. TAP HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES TODAY