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Council hits back at ‘factually incorrect' claim over ratepayers' money being spent on Mayor's Ball

Council hits back at ‘factually incorrect' claim over ratepayers' money being spent on Mayor's Ball

Derry City & Strabane Council has said widely-circulated online claims about the costs of this year's Mayor's Ball are 'factually inaccurate'.
Former Derry City & Strabane councillor Emmet Doyle, who is an Aontú representative, posted about a story which said this year's Mayor's Ball will see ticket prices go up 150%.

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