FOUR Veterinary Services in Donegal have been nominated for a national award by pet owners in the county. The National Stronghold Veterinary Pet Care Award is now in its seventh year and gives pet owners the opportunity to recognise and reward the valued work of their veterinary services.
The four veterinary services nominated from Donegal are: John Barry Veterinary, Old Road, Mountcharles with nominations for the team and vet John Barry. Tom and Katja Kelly Veterinary service at Cloughwally, Lettermacaward have both been nominated by customers who said in their nomination: "Put succinctly, not since James Herriott has there been such dedicated vets." At the St Elmo Veterinary clinic in Craig, Muff, Barbara Shaw and colleagues Cathy and Helena received nominations. In Ballyshannon vet Ulrika Vaughan was also nominated for the compassion and care she showed to an abandoned cat which has found a new home.
It is expected the results of the 2006 Awards will be announced towards the end of November or early December drawing from a wide diversity of stories from all corners of Ireland.
A sample of some of the stories submitted for the 2006 Stronghold Veterinary Pet Care Awards is available on line at www.progresspr.ie/petcare.htm and where the results will be posted when available.
Sining for their breakfast
The Donegal Women in Business network restarted its monthly breakfasts - which are open to all - in the Ramada Hotel on Tuesday.
The informal gathering, over breakfast, featured a workshop on how using your voice can help you feel good and achieve more. Carolyn Orgate from Conspiracy Sing, a trained voice coach, showed those in attendance how using your voice can be a great catalyst in building confidence and in healing.
Conspiracy to Sing is a network that aims to develop an Irish Natural Voice Network, similar to the one in the U.K. The aim of Natural Voice is to reclaim the idea that singing is as natural an activity as speaking, walking, breathing, and that each person's voice is unique and capable of a great range of expression.
The Donegal Women in Business network aims to support women in business by offering a forum for discussion, providing speakers in different disciplines via workshops and in linking women from all over the county. It also runs a number of social evenings.
According to Michelle Morris President, "Our theme this year is about collaboration with other women's networks, other parts of the county and with other predominantly male networks. You don't need to own a business to be a member, the idea is to be a source of information and assistance."
To join the Donegal Women in Business network contact Celine McElwee at the Donegal County Enterprise Board 074 9160735 or Michelle Morris on 087 2373252.
Labadish and DrumoghillGWS
LABADISH/Drumoghill Group Water Scheme is being advanced in parallel with the Lagan Phase III major capital scheme, Cllr Dessie Larkin has been informed. Tenders for the Group scheme have been sought and are due to be returned later this month. The scheme will then be listed for funding under the Rural Water programme for 2007.
"Subject to sufficient funds being available in the 2007 Department allocation for new Group Schemes, the scheme will then proceed to construction in 2007 in parallel with t he Lagan III scheme," Mr Jim Holohan, Director of Service, said.
Bring banks for Loughanrue
DONEGAL County Council has a full set of four bring banks that could be delivered to Loch an Iúir if a suitable site is available, Cllr Brian O'Domhnaill has been informed
According to Mr Jim Holohan, Director of Service, bring banks are immediately available for green glass, brown glass, clear glass and mixed can recycling.
