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Cross-border sports plan for Donegal and Derry 03.06.08

DONEGAL County Council and Derry City Council are working closely to find ways of attracting international sports events to the North West, it's been revealed.
Details of high-level meetings between the two local authorities in recent weeks have emerged.
Among the other issues discussed at the cross border talks were the Gateway Innovation Fund as well as better investment in road, rail and Derry City Airport.
Pictured from left are, Derry City Council chief executive Tom McGurk, Derry Mayor Alderman Drew Thompson, Donegal Mayor Cllr John Boyle and Donegal county manager, Michael McLoone. Donegal county manager Michael McLoone said sports development and cross border health issues were high on the agenda.
"Both Councils are working closely to implement innovative sport and recreation programmes on a cross border basis and to provide facilities that will enable the North West region host international
international sports events," said Mr. McLoone.
"We also held very constructive talks on issues relating to the health system in the Republic and Northern Ireland and how more needs to be done to work on a cross border basis to improve services and ensure that residents of the North West can access the best health care available no matter where they live or work."
Derry City Council chief executive Tony McGurk said it was important that Derry and Donegal worked jointly to "exploit whatever economic opportunities arise that can benefit people living in the region".
"The North West region has a well deserved reputation as a location of excellence. We have a well educated youthful workforce and have the will to get the work done. We believe that the financial services sector provides us with a unique opportunity to provide a vibrant economy for the region," said Mr. McGurk.
Mr. McLoone added that the meetings had been "hugely successful and beneficial to both Councils" and subsequent meetings have been arranged over the summer months.

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