Posted online: Apr 16th, 2008
Carndonagh Notes
Want to end a Hand?
Would you like to make a difference in your local area; get to know people in your community; share your talents and knowledge; develop skills and interest for your CV? If you have answered yes to any of these questions and have a few hours to spare, please contact Sandra on 086 8117157 at the Donegal Volunteer Centre or register on-line at www.volunteerdonegal.com
The Carndonagh Feis
Syllabus will be available at the end of March. Its cost is three euro. It will be available in Carndonagh in Doherty’s Newsagents in the diamond, its available in Buncrana in Mac’s Book Shop. In Clonmany its available in Centra. It’s available in Moville in McFeely’s and it’s available in Derry in Hendersons’ Book Shop.
Parish News
Week-day mass times
There will be Mass on Monday to Thursday at 10am. Mass on Friday will take place at 8pm and Thursday 10am and on First Friday at 8pm. Confessions will take place on Friday from 7pm – 7.45pm and Saturday 6pm to 6.45pm.
Visitation of Sick
The priest will attend the sick this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at usual times. If you know someone in your area please let them know the priest will call at usual time.
Anniversary Mass
On Sunday, April 20 at 9am for Willie Doherty (S) Churchtown.
Results of Parish Draw
1st Prize, 250 euro Patricia Monagle, Priestown, Promoter Breigeen Doherty. 2nd Prize 125 euro, Mary O’Donnell, Glebe. Promoter Elizabeth Doherty. 3rd Prize 65 euro, Oliver McLaughlin, Ballyratton, Promoter Agnes Burke and 4th Prize 65 euro, Brigid Gallagher, Mullins, Promoter Margaret Crossan. Congratulations to all.
Confirmation
Will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 11am, First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday, May 17, at 11am.
First Holy Communion
Will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 11am.
CE Project.
A place has arisen for a Community Employment office worker with good computer skills, on the Parish Project. Usual Fás conditions apply. Tel 0868381635.
Good as New
In aid of the Methodist Church Hall Fund, is situated behind Mae’s in the Diamond. Come in and pick up a bargain.
Sponsored Walk in Aid of Alan Doherty Fund
On Sunday, May 18 at 3pm leaving St Marys Hall Clonmany via Binnion, Tullagh, Rusty Nail and back to the hall for refreshments, music and raffle in James Tams at 10.30am. All cards returned will be entered into a draw. Also shorter routes available. Cards available from Eddie 93 76781 or Briege 93 76391. Please support this worthy cause.
Yoga classes
Yoga for beginners with Amanda, New course starts April 17 at 8.30pm in Wesley Hall. 45 euro for 6 classes. To enrol ring 074 93 73528 or 086 3022405.
The Carndonagh Active Retirement Group will hold a Tea Day in aid of the Alzheimers Society in the Wesley Hall (basement) on Thursday 1st May from 10.30am to 4.30pm Please support.
Computer classes
Computer, Internet and email lasses are on offer in the Wesley Hall on a One to One basis,
Book Sale
Book Sale on Saturday, April 19 for Oncology Unit, Letterkenny Hospital in Burt Hall, 11am-5pm.
Shake, Rattle and Write
At a venue near you! Dancer, Marian Shiels and writer, Patrick Kearney, are collaborating with their art-forms to facilitate a dance, storytelling and creative-writing workshop in Buncrana in May as part of the national Bealtaine Festival. Contact: Patrick Kearney, 9158836, 086 1599068, or email info@patrickkearneywriting.com
Foyle & Donegal Hospices Buncrana
Support Group presents a floral arts exhibition in Lake of Shadows, Buncrana on Thursday, April 24 at 8pm, admission 5 euro, includes supper. Approx 100 displays. All to be raffled on night. Everyone welcome.
Church-gate collection
The Irish Kidney Association is holding their church-gate collection on the weekend of 19th, 20th April. Please Give Generously
GAA
The winning numbers in the club mini-lotto were 20, 8, 9, 4 and 18. There was no jackpot winner. The 75 euro went to Patricia Deery, 21 Convent Road, Carn. 30 euro to Denise Smith, Carn Rd. Gleneely. 15 euro to Joe Sweeney, Glenmakee, Carndonagh. B. McLaughlin, 22 Convent Rd. Carndonagh and Paul McGrath, Glenmakee, Carndonagh. The jackpot next week is 1300 euro and the draw will be held in Kelly’s Bar. The club wishes to thank all who support our lotto. The seniors recorded a good away win against Naomh Colmcille on Saturday evening, with conditions difficult overhead and underfoot. In underage Inishowen competition the U/16s were defeated by Malin while our U12s recorded a victory against Malin
Carn FC
Training times for the youth squads are as follows ; Wednesday U / 8 from 5-6, U / 10 from 6-7, U /12 from 7-8. On Monday girls U / 14 from 5-6 and U / 14 boys from 6-30- 8pm. U / 16′s train on Friday from 5-30 – 7pm. The U / 10 and U / 11 squads have been training hard for their upcoming home and away matches against the Rosario club from Belfast. The first round of games will take place in St Patrick’s Park on Sunday 20th April with a 1pm kick-off and the away games at a later date. The Club’s presentation night has been pencilled in for Friday May 20th. Please keep this date free, there will be more details later.
If you have information you wish to have included in these notes please email the above address or telephone 9374725 before 8pm on Thursday.