Save our station!
An important meeting regarding the proposed downgrading of the Irish Coastguard Service in Malin Head will be held in the local Community Hall on this Sunday (January 27) at 4pm. The service is still known locally as the Radio Station, and it holds a pivotal role in the coordination of rescue services in the whole north of the country, extending south to Galway. Everyone is invited to attend.

Attention parents
A special course for parents or anyone who deals with children will be held in St Mary’s NS, Malin Head on Mondays from 10am – noon, starting on Friday, January 28 for seven weeks. The course ‘Storiessacks’ is about making props and aids to accompany stories. The course is free. For more information contact Maura on 086 6052424.

Parish Draw
The Parish Draw is starting up shortly so contact your local promoter to join in. For 7 euro per month you have the opportunity of winning some of the 20,540 euro that make up the prize money for the year. The draw is a great source of revenue for parish funds as facilities continue to be upgraded.

Ceili
Urblereagh National School will hold its Annual Ceili on Friday, February 8 in St Patricks Hall, Malin. Dancing from 10pm – 1am with music by the Cottage Ceili Band. Admission is 5 euro, including supper.

Sports Field Draw
Malin Head Community Sports Draw will be starting again at the beginning of February. There are only a few tickets left, and existing members will have first preference. Anyone wishing to join should contact Eunan Doherty or any member of the committee. Last date for entry is Thursday, January 31. The first draw will be held on Sunday, February 3 in Farren’s Bar for a weekly prize of 500 euro.

Lenten Stations
Volunteers are requested for all area of the parish of Malin except Drumcarbit and Leitir. Contact Fr Brendan on 9370134 or Fr Brian on 9370615 to book.

Golf Society AGM
Malin Head Golf Society will hold its annual general meeting this Friday, January 25 at 9pm in Farren’s Bar.

Parish savings
It’s not too late to join the parish savings scheme. It not only benefits the parish but also leaves contributors with a most welcome cheque come December. Contact your local collector if you wish to participate.

Blood needed
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service mobile unit team will be in the area this week. The service will attend at the usual venue at Carndonagh Community School on Wednesday, January 23 and Thursday January 24. The hours on Wednesday are 3–4.45p.m and 7–9.30pm. The hours on Thursday are 2–4.45pm and 7–9.30pm. Come along and donate a pint! Blood donors save lives.

Dinner Dance
Malin GAA annual dinner dance takes place on this Saturday 26 January in the Malin Hotel. Music is by Shunie and Hugh P. Tickets are 25 euro and are available from committee members. Order early to avoid disappointment.

Guest tea
Carndonagh Community School extends a very special welcome to the parents of former and current school pupils to a guest tea reunion to be held in the Sports Hall on Friday, February 22. Tickets are on sale from local former hostesses or contact the school. Telephone 9374260.

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

Martial Arts
Damafi Martial Arts classes continue on Tuesday evenings in Malin Head Community Hall.

Irish Dancing
Irish Dancing classes continue on Wednesday evenings in Malin Head Community Hall.

Youth Club
Malin Head Youth Club meets every Friday evening from 8–11pm in the Community Hall. Supervisors for this Friday, January 25 are Bridgeen Doherty, Linda Coffey and Gerard Doherty.

Dancing classes
J & J Modern and Old Tyme Dancing Classes every Wednesday night in the Malin Hotel from 8.30 – 10.30pm. Come along and bring a partner!

Unislim Classes
Unislim Class in the Malin Hotel. Day has now changed to Wednesdays 7-8pm. Women and men welcome. For more details contact Mary on 086 3030298.

Girls’ GAA Training
Training for girls aged under 8 and under 10 will be held every Friday in the GAA Centre, Malin from 6.30–7.30pm.

Whist
Whist is held every Monday night in Malin Head Community Hall at 8pm. Winners for Monday, January 14 were: 1. Annie Jo Ward, Coastguard Station. 2. Nell Gallagher, Middletown. 3. John Mc Laughlin, Malin. Knockout: 1. Colm Kelly, Drim and Nell Gallagher, Middletown. 2. Michelle Hunter, Slieveban and Mary O’Connor. Raffle: 1. Celia Logue, Ballygorman. 2. John Francis Lafferty, Carndonagh. 3. John Francis Lafferty, Carndonagh.

Parish Draw
The results of the Malin Parish Draw for week ended Sunday 20 January are:
1. 200 euro: Lena Houton, Knockbrack, Malin.
2. 130 euro: James Mc Ginley, Carndonagh.
3. 65 euro: Michelle Duffy, Glengad.

Bingo Winners
The winners at Malin Bingo for Sunday, January 20 are: 130 euro: Anna Mc Conologue, Clonmany. Betty Houton, Trenatubber, Culdaff. Mary Brigid Doherty, Ballysalla. Cornie Mc Feeley, Culdaff.
65 euro: James Mc Mullan, Moville.

GAA Lotto
The Malin GAA Lotto Jackpot was not won on Sunday, January 20. The bonus prize was won by Pat Doherty, (Babby), Slieveban, Malin Head. The Jackpot for next week is 600 euro.

Good as New Shop
A Good as New Shop in aid of the Destitute in India is now open in Bridge Street, Carndonagh. This is located in the basement next door to the Wesley Hall. Any clothes, toys, books or household items would be greatly appreciated. For further information contact Catherine White on 086 6076473.

New year exercise
Below The Belt – Weigh-In ‘N Work-Out class for Male and Female every Tuesday at 8.30pm in The Gym, Carndonagh. Aerobics every Tuesday at 7.30pm in The Gym , Carndonagh. No booking necessary.

Attention carers!
Are your caring for an older person? Diane Donnelly, Carers’ Development Officer, HSE, will be holding information evenings at the following venues: on Monday, January 28 at Carndonagh Community Hospital; on Tuesday, January 29 at Buncrana Nursing Unit, from noon to 2pm each day. For further information telephone 087 2770103.

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 is due to start 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 9374529.

Attic Insulation
Is your 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 your Name, Address, Pension or Benefit Number to Action Inishowen, Millbrae, Carndonagh or phone 9374529.

Would you like to include something in the Malin Head notes? Contact 9370263 or e-mail inse@eircom.net