Posted online: Apr 16th, 2008
Big draw
Gleneely Colts FC Development Big Draw will take place in McGrory’s backroom bar, Culdaff, on Friday April 18 from 11pm, with the band Inspiration in attendance. First prize is 15,000 euro with eleven other great cash prizes to be won. Your support would be very much appreciated by all.
Sponsored walk
A sponsored walk is being organised in aid of St Lukes Hospital Dublin and the day-care unit of the Oncology Ward in Letterkenny Hospital. The walk will take place from Culdaff to Malin and back via McSheffrey’s Bridge on May 18 at 2pm. All welcome to take part or for sponsor cards please ring 93 79166.
Card Drive
Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely last week were; Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana, Seamus Mc Cormick, Greencastle, Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh,Gleneely and Hannah McLaughlin, Jemstone Park, Gleneely.
Whist Winners
The Whist Winners in Bocan Hall on Friday night last were; 1st Vera Deeny, Terawee, Gleneely, 2nd John Duffy, Derry, 3rd Margaret McGilloway, Malin. Other winners Neily McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely, Patricia Harkin, Muff, Culdaff, Paddy McLaughlin, Corner House, Gleneely and Mary McDermott, Falmore, Gleneely. Raffle winners 1st Vera Deeny, Terrawee, 2nd Mickey Mc Cormick, Moville, 3rd Dolores O’Donnell, Ballybeg, Carndonagh. Snowball this week is 50 euro for a score of 186 or more. Whist is on every Friday night at 8.45pm in Bocan Hall.
Sympathy
We offer sympathy to the family and friends of Marie Conaghan whose funeral took place to St Mary’s Graveyard, Bocan on Easter Monday. Marie held a long association with Culdaff and it was her wish to be buried here with her husband. Our condolences to her sons Paul, Michael and Rory, her daughters Joanne and Claire and to the wider family circle. May she Rest in Peace.
Defibrillator Group
Bocan Community Defibrillator Group is holding its annual concert and dance in Bocan Hall on Friday May 9. Music is by Dominic Mc Daid with guest appearances, more details later.
Depression Support
Aware Depression Support Group meet on the 2nd and 4th of every month in the Nursing Unit, Maginn Avenue, Buncrana. Come along or phone 97 35030 or Aware helpline on 1890 303 302 for more information.
Caring for an Older Person?
Drop-in clinics will be held on the last Monday of each month in Carndonagh Community Hospital. For further information, contact 087 277 0103.
Deepest Sympathy
Deepest Sympathy is extended to Ken Chadwick, Gleneely on the death of his mother Maureen Celine (Chaddy) who died last week. May her soul rest in peace. Sympathy is also extended to Liam Mc Kinney, Bootagh, Culdaff, on the sudden death of his sister Eileen Mc Dermott, Carndonagh.May her soul rest in peace.
Good as New Shop
A Good as New Shop for Alzheimer’s Society (Donegal Branch) was opened downstairs at the Chinese Café on Bridge Street, Carndonagh, on Monday April 7. All donations of clothes and Bric a Brac welcome.
Sponsored walk
Sponsored walk leaving St Mary’s Hall, Clonmany on Sunday, May 18 at 3pm. Sponsored cards in Clonmany. Proceeds in aid of Alan Doherty Fund.
Gleneely FC Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto last week were 9, 19, 22 and 23. There was no jackpot winner and the twenty euro winners were as follows; Catriona and Adrian Duffy, Moneydarragh, Gleneely, Mary McCallion, Drumley, Brian Gerard Deeny, Terrawee, Gleneely,. Hugh McGeoghan, Carrowreagh Rd, Carn, John Noel McLaughlin, Garrowreagh, Gleneely. This week the jackpot is 3,200 euro and the draw will take place in Carrick’s Bar on Sunday night at 10pm. The monthly meeting of the Gleneely Colts FC will take place in The Club House on Saturday, April 12 at 7pm. All tickets and money for the Big Draw on April 18 should be handed at this meeting. All committee members are requested to attend.
Youth Football
The under 12 & 14 training will continue on Friday night at 6pm. All interested should attend and take gear and boots with them as well. The usual 2-euro fee. The session will finish at 7.30pm and parents are asked to collect the children on time Under 16s and 18s continue to Wednesday at 6.45.
Thank you
Albert Do
herty would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that supported the recent fundraising concert in aid of David Nikons Work in Zambia. David Rhoda and their family have been living and working in Zambia for the past nine years. The amount raised was 5,500 euro and sincere thanks to all those that contributed their services and gifts for auction and those that helped on the night, providing entertainment, food, auctioneer ring and those for the use of the Greenbank Hall. Many thanks.
Forty Five Card Drive
Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely on Tuesday night last week Neil Mc Callion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely, Hannah McLaughlin, Jemstone Park, Gleneely, Jim Doherty, Terryrone, Moville and Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh, Gleneely.
Draw winner
Congratulations to the March winner of Moville Community Bingo Draw. The first prize of 150 euro was won by Bernie Anderson, Drung. Second prize of 100 euro was awarded to Marie McGeoghan, third prize of 50 euro went to Elizabeth Hanlon from Redcastle.
Inishowen Children’s Autism
Inishowen Children’s Autism related Education (CARE) would like to thank the organiser and anyone involved in the New Year Day Swim in Culdaff for donating 3,175 euro. A spokes person for the group said their commitment to helping children with Autism in our community is sincerely appreciated. Many thanks.
Alzheimer’s Tea Day
It is a lifeline for people with dementia and their families. Make this the biggest draw ever, by registering to host a party in your home or work place on Thursday, May 1. Call 2846616 or visit www. Teasay.ie. Make a difference.
Old-time dancing
Old-time dancing in the Wee Hall, Culdaff this Thursday April 17, from 8.30-10.30pm. All welcome.