People of the north west invited to have their say on a united Ireland

Donegal Sinn Féin are hosting an event to allow people of the north west to have their say on Irish unity and the future of Ireland. 

The event, Donegal People's Assembly will be chaired by the former head of Údarás na Gaeltachta, Micheál Ó hÉanaigh. 

The event will take place at the Balor Arts Centre in Ballybofey on Monday, February 13, at 7pm.

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The panellists are Professor Terri Scott who recently retired as Pro Vice Chancellor at Ulster University. An accomplished leader with a track record of leading change within education and public sector organisations her prior her role seen her as CEO of Northern Regional College. 

Also on the panel will be Noelle Duddy, a former chair of Donegal Action for Cancer Care (DACC) and spokesperson for Co-operating for Cancer Care NorthWest, CCC(NW). Noelle is currently a member of the Cancer Patient Advisory Committee, DoH and a member of the Ireland-Northern Ireland-National Cancer Institute Cancer Consortium, Implementation Group. 

Paul Hannigan will also be on the panel. Paul has an extensive background in Higher Education and served as President of LYIT from 2008 until he became Head of College at ATU Donegal when LYIT was designated part of the Atlantic Technological University. Paul is a former member of the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and a former Director of Central Applications Office (CAO). He currently serves on the Donegal Local Community Development Committee (DLDC) and the North West Regional Executive of IBEC.

Also among the prestigious list of panelists will be Toni Forrester who is the Chief Executive of Letterkenny Chamber for 14 years. Over that time she has worked through a recession, recovery and Covid and has striven to ensure the chamber makes a relevant contribution to the economic development of the region. Toni has been working with businesses and stakeholder organisations for many years in business advice, marketing and leadership training. She is passionate about small business development and creating an environment for connecting people and beneficial networking.

The panel will also include Seamus Neely who served as Chief Executive of Donegal County Council from July 2010 until July 2020 and has extensive board experience in the public and community sectors. Seamus started his public service career with Donegal County Council before moving to various roles in Monaghan and Cavan Town and County Councils.

Submissions to the Donegal People’s Assembly can be made online now at www.sinnfein.ie/futureofireland.

You can register to attend the event at: www.eventbrite.ie/e/donegal-peoples-assembly-on-the-future-of-ireland-tickets-466279493517