Posted online: Jan 23rd, 2008

Blood Donation Clinic
Clinic takes place at Carndonagh Community School on Wednesday, January 23 at 3pm – 4.45pm and 7 – 9.30pm and Thursday, January 24 from 2- 4.45pm and 7 – 9.30pm. It’s good to give blood

Wesley Hall
Get on your dancing shoes – dancing classes on a Monday night, downstairs at 8.30pm, admission 3 euro, including supper. The following courses will commence over the next few weeks in the hall, Card making, Intermediate Art, Advanced First Aid and Crafts, if you are interested in any of these courses telephone 93 29680 between 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday. These courses are supported by Donegal VEC.

The Inishowen Gardening Club
The club will meet on Monday, January 28 in Wesley Hall, Carndonagh at 8pm. The guest speaker this month is Sean Ó Gaothain, the head gardener in Glenveagh, who will present “Gardens in Donegal.” Everyone welcome to attend.

Table quiz
In the Glen Bar on Thursday, January 24. This is a fundraiser for the Irish Wheelchair Association/Cormac Skinnader Grand Canyon Walk in March 2008.

Moll finishes
Following a successful last night in Bocan, Carn Drama Club say farewell to the play “Moll”. A big thank you to all who helped in any way during this production. A good time was had by all who took part.

Carn Drama Club
The AGM of Carn Drama Club will take place in the Colgan Hall on Thursday, January 24 at 8pm sharp. The purpose of the meeting is to elect a new committee and wind up the business of the past season. If you have any interest in drama, either backstage, as a performer, director, producer or a good tea maker, please come to the meeting. A big welcome is extended to the people who were interested in previous years but have not been involved lately. All welcome.

Anniversary Masses
Anniversary Mass on Friday, January 25 at 8pm for Maureen Doherty, Crainahorna/Nottingham. On Saturday, January 26 at 7pm for Danny Doherty & Pauline Gallagher, Falduff, also for Una McLaughlin, Glentogher. On Sunday, January 27 at 9am for Packie McElhinney, Tulnaree. Confirmation will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 11am. First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 11am. Parochial House no 9374104. Please note no confessions on Friday, January 25.

Cardinal’s visit
Cardinal Brady will come to St Eugene’s Cathedral Derry on Wednesday, January 23 and Thursday, January 24. He will be principal concelebrant at mass on the morning of Thursday 24 January. All welcome

Parish Draw Results:
1st Prize 250 Euro, Betty Doherty, Trenbane, Promoter Breege Doherty. 2nd 125 Euro Butler Family, Isle of Doagh, Promoter Mary Lafferty (V). 3rd 65 Euro Frankie Doherty, Tulnaree, Promoter Breege Doherty. 4th 65 Euro Caoimhe McLaughlin, Malin Road, Promoter Shelia McLaughlin.

Do you qualify for Fás?
Are you interested in working with Inishowen Womens Outreach on a part time basis? Please contact Mary on 074 93 73337 (mornings.) Usual Fás conditions Apply

Employment Scheme.
Action Inishowen Fás CE Scheme started on January 21. Vacancies exist for an administrator, an installer, environmental workers, a bus attendant and front office personnel. Usual Fás conditions apply. If you are interested please forward your name, address and PPS number to Action Inishowen, Millbrae, Carndonagh or phone 074 93 74529.

Attic Insulation.
Is you attic insulated? If not, then Action Inishowen may be able to assist. If you are in receipt of a Social Welfare Pension or other Social Welfare Benefits that include a Fuel Allowance then Action Inishowen would like to hear from you. Please forward you Name, Address, Pension or Benefit No. to Action Inishowen, Millbrae, Carndonagh or phone 074 93 74529.

Samaritans
The Samaritans are holding information evenings to recruit new volunteers. The dates are as follows; Wednesday, January 23 The Orchard Inn, Letterkenny and Thursday, January 24, 16 Clarendon Street, Derry. These evenings will begin at 8pm and last approx one hour. Refreshments will be served.

Good as New Shop
A good-as-new shop in aid of the Destitute in India opened in Bridge Street, Carndonagh. This is located in the basement next door to the Wesley Hall. Any clothes, toys, books or household goods would be greatly appreciated. For further information please contact Catherine White 0866076473

Inishowen Carnival Group
The Inishowen Carnival Group is recruiting again for groups and individuals who would like to join them for their performance at the Dublin St Patrick’s Day parade. Performance workshops will take place between the end of January and early March. In addition to Gospel Choir, Youth Gospel Choir and Speech and Drama classes currently taking place at the carnival office in Carndonagh a new art class for ages seven-12 will be commencing on January 29. Booking is Essential. For more information contact Kevin O’Neill 9373375, email: info@inishowencarnival.com or check out their website www.inishowencarnival.com

Big thanks you
Jane Gamble and Ann Weir Want to say a big Thank You to all their family and friends who were so generous for their 60th birthday. They offer their sincere appreciation to everyone. Congratulations are extended to the Malin Hotel and all the staff for a wonderful job on the night.

The Playhouse is running a number of evening classes accredited at OCN level 3. These include painting techniques, performance, radio production, pottery, directing for performance and film/video production. All courses cost £40 for unemployed and £48 for employed. Tel 04871268027 for details.

GAA
The winning numbers in the club mini lotto were 20, 23, 24,12.There was no jackpot winner. 75 euro Cian Burke, 14 Ardchlochar, Carn. 30 euro Madeline Guerin, Foden, Carn. 15 euro Donal Doherty (O), Carn. 15 euro Seamus McLaughlin, c/o Sally Gardens, Ture. 15 euro Conor McColgan, Camatha, Carn. The jackpot next week is 2,000 euro and the draw will take place in Tully’s Bar. The Annual Dinner Dance will take place On Friday February 1 at 8pm sharp in the Malin Hotel. Tickets cost 20 euro. Club membership for 2008 is as follows, Primary School Children 2 euro, Secondary School Children 10 euro, Third Level Students 20 euro, Senior Players 50 euro and non- playing adult members 20 euro. Membership may be paid to any club officer on or before March 1. The club are currently accepting orders for club jumpers/tracksuit tops in club colours. The tops will cost 40 euro and can be ordered from club officers or email carngaaclub@hotmail.com, please specify size.

Carn FC
Carn first team will have felt disappointed leaving Cockhill on Sunday without at least a draw after dominating for most of this match. Although they were beaten by a second half goal which was against the run of play, they had enjoyed enough possession to put this game out of reach early on. This was still a very good performance and a little more care with their final ball might have paid dividends. After a busy list of fixtures the players will have a rest next week owing to the Oscar Traynor match. The Reserves resumed their league campaign after a lengthy lay off with a 1-1 draw away to Glengad Reserves in the Isle. A Philip Doherty penalty earned them a point and eased them back into their stride. The Paddy McGuinness ‘Mondo’ competition over the Christmas period was again a great success due entirely to the effort and commitment that Paddy puts into the organising and running of this event. The prestige that this competition enjoys is reflected in the desire that teams have to win it and the bragging rights that accompany it. The final this year was won by the youthful Sportmans team who defeated AC Malin by a scoreline of 5 goals to 3 goals and 4 points! Over the course of the winter months the senior players had to travel to the Rasheney pitch to train due to the lack of a grass training area in St Patrick’s Park. As a result of that, the committee has pledged to have a proper training area created for next season and Paddy has generously donated the proceeds of the ‘Mondo’ competition to this fund. Well done to Paddy and all those who helped him.

If you have information you wish to have included in these notes please telephone 9374725 or email the above address before 8pm on Thursday.