A two-day think-in is to take place in Ballyshannon this weekend aimed at addressing the difficulties facing the town.

Organisers hope the conference will help identifying the issues that have seen the town lose hundreds of jobs in recent years.

The ideas will then be presented to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation Batt O’Keefe.

The event takes place this Saturday and Sunday in the Abbey Arts Centre with the Mayor of Ballyshannon Town Council Brendan Travers saying the days of laying blame are over, it’s time to look forward….