Posted online: Apr 23rd, 2008
ICARE thanks
Inishowen Children’s Autism (iCARE) would like to thank the organisers and anyone involved in the New Year Day swim in Culdaff for donating 3,175 euro. A spokesperson for the group said their commitment to helping children with Autism in our community is sincerely appreciated. Many thanks.
Alzheimer’s Tea Day
Make this the biggest drew ever by registering to host a party in your home or work place on Thursday, May 1. Call 284 6616 or visit www.Teaday.ie.
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.
Forty Five Card Drive
Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely last week were Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Gleneely, Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana, Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely and Victor Long, Carrahuney, Gleneely.
Culdaff Water Sport
The Annual General Meeting of the Culdaff Water Sports Society will be held in the Culdaff Arms on April 22 at 9pm sharp. Everyone is most welcome.
International Dancing Championships
Congratulations to Odhran McLaughlin, Gleneely, Coyle School 1st in Hornpipe and 4th in Boys Championship under 13, at the all Ireland and International Dancing Championships in Castlebar.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the March winners of Moville Community School Draw. The first prize of 150 euro was won by Bernie Anderson, Drung, second price of 100 euro was awarded to Marie McGeoghan, third prize of 50 euro went to Elizabeth Hanlon from Redcastle.
Sponsored Walk
Sponsored Walk in aid of Alan Doherty fund on Sunday May 18 at 3pm. Leaving St.Mary’s Hall, Clonmany via Binion, Tullagh, Rusty Nail, and back to the hall for refreshments after. There is also a shorter walk available. Music and raffles by James James at 10.30pm. All cards returned will be entered into a draw. Cards available from Eddie Gill on 93 76781 or Breege on 93 76391. Your support for this worthy cause would be much appreciated.
Death
The death occurred in Cornwall, England of Herbert McEldowney formerly Glack, Culdaff. He was 84 years of age. He is survived by his wife Beryl and son Glenn and family in Australia, daughter Susan and family in USA, also his sister Ruby, Carlisle, Lisburn. Sympathy is extended to his many nephews and nieces and his sister Ruby.
Carndonagh Féis
Carndonagh Feis syllabus will now be available. It costs three euro in Doherty’s newsagents, the Diamond, Carndonagh, also available in Mac Book Shop, Buncrana, in Centra, Clonmany in McFeeley’s Moville and in Derry in Henderson Book Shop.
Whist Winners
Whist Winners in Bocan Hall on Friday night last were; 1st Carrie McLaughlin, Culdaff, 2nd James McConalogue, Cashel, Gleneely, 3rd Betty Houten, Culdaff. Others winners were Father McGonalge , Parochial House, Bocan, Ernie McLucas, Carndonagh, Corney McFeely, Bunagee, Culdaff, Margaret McGilloway, Malin. Draw winners, 1st John Duffy, Derry, 2nd Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely, 3rd Ernie McLucas, Carn and Neil McCallion, Gleneely. Snowball this Friday is 55 euro for a score of 185 or more. Whist starts tonight at 8.45pm in Bocan Hall. All are most welcome.
Culdaff 5K
Culdaff 5K and Juvenile One mile road race on Friday May 9 at Culdaff Post Office. Entry fee is eight euro for 5K and five euro for one mile races. More details from 0879745381.
Car Boot Sale
Indoor and Outdoor Car Boot Sale on Sunday, June 1 at 2pm at Bocan Hall. To book a table or reserve a parking place, contact Angela on 0879028930 or Caroline on 0868872073. If yo
u have anything that you think might be saleable then don’t get rid of it, contact the above numbers or arrange collection.
Chiropodist
Chiropodist in Serenity House on Friday, April 25 at 9.30pm. To make an appointment call 086066638, 9360363.
Preparatory Studies Certs
Cert in Preparatory Studies commencing in September. Contact Serenity House on 9382845 for more details.
School Fundraising
At the Carndonagh Community School parents’ meeting on April 8 it was agreed that the parents’ group for the parish would raise funds for the community school by way of a voluntary envelope donation from parents who have children at the school. Envelopes will be distributed in all areas this coming week. We thank you in anticipation.
Active Retirement Meeting
Active retirement meeting on Wednesday, April 23 at 7.30pm in Serenity House. Guest speaker will be Billy Hazlette who will give a talk on fire safety.
Gleneely FC Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto last week were 9, 10, 18 and 24. There was no jackpot winner and the twenty euro winners were as follows: Charlie Laughrey, Ruskey, Quigley’s Point; The O’Kane Family, Kindroyhead, Gleneely; Noel Mooney, Effishmore, Gleneely, Mary McCarron, Drumley, Gleneely and Paddy Doherty, Convent Day Centre, Carndonagh. Next week, the jackpot is 3,250 euro and the draw will take place in the Orchard Bar on Sunday night at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.
AGM
Gleneely Colts FC Annual General Meeting will take place in the Club House on Saturday, May 17. More details later.
Football Club lotto
Culdaff Football Club are introducing a new yearly lotto with a special discount price of 80 euro per year. New envelopes are available from Club Members and can be entered into the draw at any time and will last for a year. The next outing will be May bank holiday weekend and is limited to 32 members. It is an overnight trip to Mayo to play Westport (Saturday) and Bellerose (Sunday), before returning on Monday. All interested in going must forward relevant fees to captain John O Kane before Sunday ,April 27,
Below the Belt
Below the Belt weight in, work out continues every Tuesday at the Gym, Mart Road, Carndonagh at 8.30pm. Aerobics same day, same place at 7.30-pm. All welcome.
Sympathy
Deep regret was occasioned by the death of Margaret Doherty formerly of Claggan, Culdaff who died last week in Dublin. We offer our sympathy to her sisters May and Ann, her brothers Benny and Eddie and the wider family circle. May her soul Rest in Peace.
Donegal Volunteer Centre
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 answered Yes to any of these questions and have a few hours to spare, please contact Sandra on 086 8227257 at the Donegal Volunteer Centre or register on line at www.volunteerdonegal.com.
Accommodation Required
Accommodation is required for the Irish Seniors Golf Open Club in Mid June this year. Anyone with a suitable house to let between Monday, June 16 and Sunday June 22, should forward details to Ballyliffin Golf Club on 93 76119.
Caring for an older person?
For those caring for an older person drop in clinics will be held on the last Monday in Carndonagh Community Hospital for further information contact 087 2770103.
Gleneely Colts Draw
The winner of the Gleneely Colts Draw last week was Sharon Doherty, Malin Town. Congratulations Sharon.
Culdaff FC
Congratulations to Culdaff FC Club players John
McFeely and Dermot Diver who both played pivotal parts in Inishowen’s success over the Aul last Saturday at Caratra as Inishowen qualified for the semi finals.
Old Time Dancing
Old Time Dancing for beginners in the Wee Hall Culdaff every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. Admission is just 5 euro. Tea and biscuits served. Come along and enjoy the craic. All most welcome.