Chairman’s Diary 28/07/14
29 07 2014Comments : Leave a Comment »
Tags: Chairman's Diary, Dónal Cunningham
Categories : Moyle Council, SDLP
Chairman’s Diary 21/07/14
22 07 2014Comments : Leave a Comment »
Tags: Chairman's Diary
Categories : Moyle Council
Drivers and Cyclists all need to share the road
20 07 2014
We all share the road – drivers and cyclists alike. So we all need to respect each other’s journey.
Drivers need to take extra care to look out for cyclists, one of the most vulnerable groups of road users, and to anticipate that they may make unexpected manoeuvres.
Cyclists need to take responsibility for their own safety by making other road users aware they are there and by giving plenty of warning of their intended actions.
Don’t forget we all have an equal right to use the road. Be careful and considerate towards other road users by being understanding, patient, staying calm, allowing people plenty of room – and particularly for drivers and cyclists – making eye contact when it’s possible and being courteous to one another
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Categories : Road Safety
Cunningham condemns attack on Ballycastle GAA Club
15 07 2014The attack on McQuillan GAC comes just two nights after a similar attack on the local Orange Hall, which Cllr Cunningham also condemned.
Cllr Cunningham said: “The use of the same colour and slogans as used on the Orange Hall two nights previous might have been for some warped purpose, but nothing can detract from the fact that people need to be respectful of other people’s views, beliefs, culture and property.
“Whoever is behind this attack should be ashamed of themselves. Spraying disgusting slogans on the walls of an Orange Hall or GAA Club will not achieve any objective. It is despicable and these stupid incidents must not be allowed to damage the good community relations in the area.
“No one in Ballycastle wants to be associated with these types of juvenile and unacceptable actions.”
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Categories : Ballycastle, Sectarianism
Graffiti “juvenile and unacceptable”
13 07 2014SDLP Ballycastle Councillor Dónal Cunningham has condemned those responsible for daubing sectarian graffiti on the wall of the local Orange hall on the eleventh night as “juvenile and unacceptable”.
Cllr Cunningham said: “People need to be respectful of other people’s views, beliefs, culture and property. Whoever is behind this attack should be ashamed of themselves. Spraying disgusting slogans on the wall of an Orange hall will not achieve any objective. This stupid incident must not be allowed to damage the good community relations in the area.”
“No one in Ballycastle wants to be associated with this type of juvenile and unacceptable action.”
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Categories : Ballycastle, Sectarianism
Your signature is powerful. Pick up a pen and help change the world we live in
10 07 2014
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Categories : Amnesty International
Causeway Coast & Glens Outdoor Recreation Action Plan
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Categories : Access to the Countryside, Causeway Coast, Glens of Antrim
Environmental Statement required for Ballinlea application
5 07 2014Ballycastle SDLP Councillor Dónal Cunningham has welcomed the outcome of the DOE Planners application screening determination, which has concluded that an Environmental Statement is required for the Rathlin Energy application to drill a new test well site at Ballinlea.
Councillor Cunningham said “I am particularly pleased for the Ballinlea Residents group who campaigned to ensure that an Environmental Impact Assessment which includes social, economic, environmental and public health impacts is carried out before any planning decision was made”.
Councillor Cunningham continued “The public are still have many concerns around this application , hopefully the Environmental statement will comprehensively inform the decision making process”.
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Tags: ballinlea, gas exploration company, Rathlin Basin
Categories : Environment, Fracking
Cunningham in call to support local businesses
5 07 2014
Ballycastle SDLP councillor and current Chair of Moyle Council Dónal Cunningam is urging people to make an effort to ‘shop local’ as much as possible following the 4th July campaign to back Independents’ Day.
The Independents’ Day initiative was designed to underline the fact that local traders not only play an important role in boosting growth by creating job opportunities, but also to keep town centres vibrant and welcoming.
Councillor Cunningham who chairs the ‘Revitalise Ballycastle’ said the concept of Independents’ day marries well with the objectives of the regeneration project.
“Our aim is to promote the social, economic and environmental development of Ballycastle and to market the town by emphasising to tourists, visitors and shoppers what a great place Ballycastle is, with it’s array of unique, independently owned shops, cafes and restaurants with delicious food, relaxing ambiance and of course world renowned stunning landscapes and seascapes.”
Cllr Cunningham said: “Traders continue to experience serious challenges during the economic downturn, and as they continue to complete with online retailers and other pressures, so it’s important people make an effort to shop local as much as possible, supporting local businesses that provide employment. “
“Ballycastle has so much to offer, and often shoppers can find unique items they won’t find anywhere else. Our traders make a huge contribution to the local economy so we should all, as much as possible, support our shops, cafes, restaurants and other small businesses.”
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Categories : Ballycastle, Revitalise Ballycastle
Brighter Nights return to Ballycastle seafront
3 07 2014Ballycastle SDLP Councillor Dónal Cunningham has welcomed the return of the ‘Brighter ‘ Street Theatre and Entertainment events which will take place at Ballycastle Seafront on Friday evenings at 7.45pm (all events are free of charge). The ‘Brighter Nights’ programme is funded by Moyle District Council and Moyle Policing and Community and Safety Partnership and delivered by the Arts Programme.
The line up of performances is as follows
Friday 4th July
Oisin Charms
This’Great Escape’ has entertained thousands at Edinburgh. Fire juggling, escaping from a strait-jacket on a 7 foot unicycle, comedy and acrobatics from this Dublin-based act
Friday 11th July
Sharp Dressed Men
New comedy juggling act from this highly skilled duo who perform diabolo, unicycle and more (and they are very well dressed too).
Friday 18th July
Alice Through The Looking Glass
Watch Alice’s fantastical adventures after she enters the mirror in Lewis Carroll’s famous story. Meet Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Walrus and the Carpenter, The Lion and the Unicorn and the Jabberwock. Adaption by Michael Whitmore. Pacey, humorous, musical theatre accessible to all ages. This is a full length outdoor theatre show (approx 90 mins) with a short interval. Please bring small low backed picnic chairs and/or blankets. Picnics welcome
Friday 25th July
Tennis Dennis
This plucky Kentucky-born tennis player attempts the impossible- squeezing himself through his tennis racket. Plus juggling, cool dance moves and a jaw-dropping finale
Friday1st August
Babcock and Bobbins
Slapstick comedy, fire juggling, giraffe unicycle, stilt walking, rola bola amd fire breathing from this well loved comic duo
Friday 8th August
Miss Shell
This colourful underwater creature sings, plays ukelele, performs a fish juggling routine, exquiste dolphin tricks and a fantastic multi hula hoop final.
Friday 15th August
Chef Logy
Knife tricks, ear splitting whip cracks, potato juggling. Plus a death defying high balance act in which this wacky chef could be flambeed.
Friday 22nd August
Journey Man Juggler
Comedy, Juggling, and a dramatic finale of fire juggling.
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Tags: Ballycastle Seafront, Brighter Nights, Moyle PCSP
Categories : Arts, Ballycastle