At the dogs

The night at the dogs in aid of the Alzheimer Society, Donegal Branch, held at Lifford Greyhound Stadium on Friday, March 7 was a wonderful success. The amount raised to date is 35,000 euro which will be used to finance the Home Support Care programme. A very special word of thanks to the fantastic support from Carndonagh and other areas of Inishowen. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Mary Carvill, Magheramore was the lucky winner of the 1,000-euro holiday voucher. Congratulations to her and other winners of raffle prizes.

Parish News

Fr Farrelly won’t be available for the next few weeks as he is undergoing hospital treatment. The parish wishes him a speedy recovery. Parochial House 9374104.

Anniversary mass 

Anniversary mass for Louise Doherty on Thursday, March 20 at 8pm; for Agnes McLaughlin of Galwilly, Glentogher at 9pm, a month’s mind mass on Saturday, March 22, on and Sunday March 23, at 9am an anniversary mass for Eithne Doherty Derry Road.

Holy Week

Holy Thursday, 8pm, Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11pm.  Good Friday, 3pm, Celebration of the Passion with Holy Communion, 8pm Stations of the Cross lead by St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society. Holy Saturday, 9pm, Easter Vigil. Confessions to be arranged later, please check church notice boards.

Easter garden

The Church of the Sacred Heart Easter Garden. Plants can be brought to the Church on Good Friday evening between 4pm and 5.30pm and on Easter Saturday between 11am and 2pm. The garden will be in the vesting room, which is inside the front entrance of the church on the right-hand side. Plants should be no larger than a 5-inch pot, they can be evergreen or in flower. Plants may remain in the church for Easter week. Our garden is in memory of our deceased loved ones. Anyone bringing a plant should put the name of the deceased person they are remembering on the plant. Please do not leave plants at the altar.

Results of Parish Draw

1^st Prize 250 euro Ailish Doherty, Churchtown, Promoter Megan Wilson. 2^nd Prize 125 euro, Edward McDonald, Glenmakee Promoter Mary Doherty (W). 3^rd Prize 65 euro, Judy Mooney, Moville Rd. Promoter Jamie Carr. and 4^th Prize 65 euro, Denis McGonagle, Tiernaleague, Promoter Emer McGonagle. Congratulations to all.

Bus to Knock

For Divine Mercy weekend March 29 & 30. Overnight stay 90 euro. Phone 9320734 or 0863465575.  Money to be paid one week before.

Young priests

A meeting of St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society

will take place in the Pastoral Centre tonight (Wednesday, March 19) at 8pm. New members are very welcome.

Sincere thanks

The wife and family of the late Paddy McCole, Inishoneil wish to acknowledge with grateful thanks the sum of 915 euro in lieu of flowers, which was donated to the Donegal Diabetic Association. 

Diabetic Association

Recent church-gate collection raised the sum of 807 euros. Thanks to all who contributed and collected.

Craigtown NS

Registration forms now available for children due to start school in September. Please call to the school or telephone 93 74022. Completed forms should be returned to school by Friday, April 4.

Enrolment forms

Enrolment forms now available for new opening of Carndonagh Little Acorns Montessori Playschool in September. Phone Sarah on 074 9374096 or Jennifer on 074 9322414, or email littleacorns101@hotmail.com

Naiscoil Dhomhnach Og

Registration forms for September can be collected from the Naiscoil (tel: 9329723). Childcare places are available for afternoons (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.) from Easter to the Summer. Contact the Naiscoil for details.

Junior disco

A dunior disco for Under 15s in Tul na Ri on Friday, March 28 from 9pm – 11pm. Admission 5 euro. All proceeds towards Sheila Doherty (Susie) Moville Road, Carndonagh, trip to Ghana in 2008.  While there Sheila will be teaching in the Ghanaian schools and visiting the local orphanages. Your support is appreciated

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

This a lifeline for people with dementia and their families. Make this the “Biggest Brew” 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 to make a difference.

Care for elderly

Would you like information regarding entitlements, respite, support groups and other support services?  Diane Donnelly, carers’ development officer, will be holding clinic on last Monday of every month between 12 –2pm in the Community Hospital.

Aware

For information on this depression support group depression and a listening ear call the Aware helpline on 1890 303 302 or visit www.aware.ie.  A support group for people who experience depression meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm in the nursing unit, McGinn Avenue, Buncrana or phone 074 97 35030 for information.

Carndonagh Boxing Club

The Carn club is running a major tournament in the Malin Hotel on Holy Thursday, March 20. Doors open at 8.30pm, first bout 9pm. Admission – adults 8 euro and children 5 euro.

GAA camps

The summer camp will take place this year from July 14 to 18. The Hurling/Camogie only camp will take place from August 18 to 22. The winning numbers in the club mini lotto were 24, 4, 6 and 3. There was no jackpot winner. 75 euro went to Josephine McLaughlin, Ballyratten, Redcastle. 30 euro to Ann Marie Breslin c/o Simpsons. 15 euro to John K Harkin, Tullyarb, Carn. Mickey Doherty, Whinpark, Carndonagh, Lynsey Harkin and Caelim Cavanagh, Culdaff. The jackpot next week is ,2800 euro and the draw will be held in the Persian Bar. Thanks to all who support our lotto, thus helping the club to provide healthy activities for the boys and girls of our parish.

Carn FC

The first team had no match this weekend and their next fixture is on St Patrick’s Day at home to the Illies. This game is in fact the quarterfinal of the Credit Union cup and a big match for Carn as they hope to progress in this competition and extend their season as they only have a few matches remaining in the league. A large crowd is expected for this cup tie with a noon kick-off. The reserves also have an important cup match in the Fr O’Gara against Glengad reserves which had to be cancelled on Sunday due to the pitch being waterlogged and as yet are uncertain when this will now take place as the fixtures for next weekend have not yet been finalised. Training for the underage squads will commence this week as they start their preparation for the start of their league campaigns. The youth league usually gets underway in April so we need everyone present at training this week. The training times are as follows, U/14 girls train on Monday from 5pm to 6pm, U/12 boys and girls on Wednesday from 5-45pm to 7pm and U/14 boys on Thursday from 6-30pm to 8pm. The U/8 and U/10 squads will start training after the Easter holidays. The U/10 team travelled to Sligo at the weekend to compete in a regional blitz for U/10 winners. Team managers Paul Farren and Michael McEleney were happy with the team’s performances in their three matches but although they narrowly failed to qualify for the final, they will have gained much experience from competing at this level. Patrick McElhinney won the “First Score” last week, nice to see a seller rewarded now and again.

Disability charity shop

Easter Draw prize winners – 1. James Kelly; 2. Pearl Mc Guiness; 3. Veronica; 4. Margaret Houghton; 5. Hughie; 6. Hughie; 7. Veronica K; 8. Joanne; 9. Sally Wains. The staff in the disability shop wishes to thank all those who supported the draw and to those who donated the prizes and also to wish all their customers a happy Easter.

Agricultural show

The agm of Inishowen Agricultural Show will take place tonight (Wednesday, March 19) in Mickey McClure’s bar at 9pm.

Did you take the plunge, have a baby or had a bereavement and wish to include it  in these notes, please  email the above address or telephone 9374725 before 8pm on Thursday.

Your help is needed

Daffodil Day in aid of the Irish Cancer Society will  take place on Friday, March 7. The local organisers in Carndonagh are appealing for volunteers to help sell daffodils for an hour or two on that day. We are also looking for people to donate fresh daffodils. If you feel you could help out in any way please contact Grainne Gillen 086 8580 283 or Catherine McClure 087 690 6229. Your help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Going to the dogs

In aid of Alzheimer Society Donegal at Lifford Greyhound Stadium on Friday, March 7. Tickets and further information available from Gertie Monagle and Mary Gillen, Carndonagh

Charity shop closing

In aid of the Destitute in India, in Bridge Street, Carndonagh is closing on Friday. Would you like to be sleeping outside in this cold weather? This is your opportunity to pick up a bargain and help the homeless at the same time. Please support this worthy cause.

Grand variety concert

In aid of Lough Swilly Lifeboat in Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Thursday, March 6, starting at 8pm sharp. Compere Packie Keeney – Highland Radio, guest artists include Patsy O’Hagan, Gateway Civic Choir, Deirdre Bonner, Brendan Quinn, Seamus McGee. Admission 10 euro.

Computer classes

Computer Classes and Digital Photography Classes are on offer in the Wesley Hall on a one-to-one basis. For further information or to book tel 9329680.

Charity 25 card drive

This will take place in Malin GAA Centre this Saturday, February 23  at 8.30pm, two rounds at 10 euro per round including super. All proceeds to Bothair to buy cows, goats and hens for poor African families. Prizes are Easter bumper hampers, Easter eggs and other prizes on the night.

St Patrick’s Day Parade

The place to be is Moville on Monday, March 17 at 2.30pm. Open-air concert before and after parade.  Floats welcome from all over northwest.  Assemble 2.00pm in car park.  For further details contact Eamon McLaughlin 07493 82327.

Alister Coyle’s CD

This is now available in Inishowen. Contact Eddie Gill, Cloontagh, Clonmany. 074 93 76781. Price 10 euro or by post 11.50 euro. We are also taking bookings for Alister.  Answering machine in operation. 

Table quiz

There will be a table quiz in Tully’s Bar is a fundraiser for the Irish Wheelchair Association/Cormac Skinnader Grand Canyon Walk March 2008 and will take place on Friday, February 29.

Carndonagh Feis

The Feis will take place this year on Friday, June 20, Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22. We look forward to another good year. The Feis syllabus will be sent out to all the local schools by mid-march and the closing date for entries will be Friday, May 2 and could all cups/shields be returned on or by that day to Karen Mc Laughlin Malin Road, Carndonagh – 0872987370 (200 yards down the Malin Road from the roundabout on left hand side with red front door.)

Parochial News

Parochial House 9374104.

During the rest of Lent, Mass each day will be at 8am and 10am except Friday, which will be 8am and 8pm, there will be no morning Mass on Saturday. Trocaire boxes available at Church doors.

Sad deaths

Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Donal McElhinney, Glack, who died in St. James Hospital in Dublin during the week and to Tony Doherty (Urris) Tiernaleague, who died at home. May they rest in peace.

Anniversary masses

Saturday, February 23 at 7pm, anniversary mass for Maggie Hirrell, Glentogher. 

Stations

If you would like a Station Mass in your home please contact Fr Farrelly.

Parish draw

Results of Parish Draw for February 6.

1^st Prize 250 euro Tracy Doherty, Galwilly, promoter Mary Quigley. 2^nd Prize 125 euro Jenifer Hirrell, Glentogher, promoter Mary Quigley. 3^rd Prize 65 euro Maggie McCloskey, Collon, promoter Elizabeth Doherty and 4^th Prize 65 euro Anthony Conaghan, Woodside, promoter Elizabeth Doherty. 

Results of Parish Draw for February 13.

1^st Prize 250 euro Seamus Doherty, Craignahorna, promoter Breegeen Doherty. 2^nd Prize 125 euro Seosamh O’Lafferty, promoter Agnes Burke. 3^rd Prize 65 euro Josephine Kelly, Ardcolgan, promoter Margaret Crossan and 4^th Prize 65 euro Hannah Doyle, Benduff, promoter Mary Lafferty.

Pilgrimages

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje nn June 7. This is a combined tour with 4 nights in Medjugorje and 3 nights in Gradac on the Adriatic coast. Flight is from Belfast to Dubrovnik. The cost is 734 euro fully inclusive and it is on a half board basis [breakfast and evening meal] For further information contact Esther on 074 9374566 or 0868475971

Also, there are some places left on the Clonmany Parish Pilgrimage to Rome, the cost is 1,100 euro and includes return flights Belfast to Rome with Aer Lingus, transfers from Clonmany, Carndonagh and other points to Belfast and from Rome airport to the hotel. Day trip to Assisi, Free travel insurance, airport taxes, luxury air-conditioned coach for duration of tour.  To book tel Fr Devlin 9376114

Attention all job-seekers

A job fair will take place in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Wednesday, March 5 from 10.30am – 6.30pm. Employers, why not use this opportunity to find the right person for your vacancy? Employers from Inishowen, Derry and Letterkenny who are looking for staff will be there. Job-seekers, come along and see what is on offer for you. The event is being organised by Inishowen Development Partnership, DSFA, Fás, Eures-Crossborder and DEL. All interested employers and job-seekers please contact Aisling at Inishowen Development Partnership for further information (074 9361376).

St Patrick’s missionaries

St Patrick’s missionaries wish to thank everyone who supported their collecting stamps over Christmas we would be grateful for your continued support over Easter.  Boxes will be distributed during Holy Week and collected a few weeks later.  Please keep any used stamps between now and then.

Workshop on marriage

Marriage Encounter is a weekend away (Friday 8pm – Sunday 5pm) for married couples of all ages with a stable relationship. Couples explore, in complete privacy, how to come to a deeper mutual understanding of each other. The dates for the next Marriage Encounter weekends are March 28 -30 Dromantine Conference Centre, Newry. April 18 – 20 Emmanus Conference Centre. Swords phone 048 90626503 or www.marriageencounterireland.ie

Glenmakee NS

Enrolment forms are now available for pupils who intend to start this school in September 2008.  These forms are available from the school or by teleph
oning 93 74 054. Please return completed forms by March 5.

GAA News

The winning numbers in the club mini lotto were 8, 21, 6 and 22. There was no jackpot winner. The 75 euro went to Peter Hirrell, Tulnaree, Carn. 30 euro to Martha McElhinney, Foden, Carn. 15 euro to Ryan Doherty(C), Glentogher, Carn. David O’Connor, Culdaff, and Fergal Doherty, Convent Rd., Carn. The jackpot next week is 2400 euro and the draw will take place in the Glen Bar.  

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

Carn

Winter classes

Enrol for computer or digital photography classes in the Wesley Hall on a one-to-one basis. Also, make your own cards, paint a picture, save a life after learning a first aid course and much more. 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, call 9329680 between 10am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.  These courses are supported by Donegal VEC.

Going to the dogs

In aid of Alzheimer’s Society (Donegal) at Lifford Greyhound Stadium on Friday, March 7. Tickets and further information are available from Gertie Monagle and Mary Gillen, Carndonagh.

Parish news

Ash Wednesday masses at 8am and 8pm. Ashes will be blessed and distributed at these two masses and also at 3pm. During the rest of Lent, mass each day will be at 8am and 10am except Friday, which will be 8am and 8pm. There will be no extra mass on Saturday. Anniversary masses: Friday, February 8^, at 8pm for Bridget McGeoghan, Milltown; Saturday, February 9 at 7pm – month’s mind mass for Aidan McConighy, Letterkenny; Sunday, February 10 at 9am – anniversary mass for Pat Diver (Con) Glentogher/London.

Parish draw results

1^st prize, 250 euro, O’Donnell family, Craignahorna – promoter Brigeen Doherty; 2^nd prize, 125 euro Fagan Family, Tulnaree – promoter Eileen Callaghan; 3^rd prize, 65 euro, Aoifa and Annie Kelly, Glenmakee; 4^th prize, 65 euro, Annie O’Donnell, Glasha – promoter Margaret O’Donnell.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje

This is a combined tour on June 7 with four nights in Medjugorje and three nights in Gradac on the Adriatic coast. Flight is from Belfast to Dubrovnik. The cost is 734 euro (fully inclusive) and it is on a half-board basis (breakfast and evening meal). For further information, contact Esther on 074 9374566 or 0868475971

Pilgrimage to Rome

There are some places left on the Clonmany parish pilgrimage to Rome from April 20 – 27. The cost is 1,100 euro and includes Belfast to Rome return flights with Aer Lingus, transfers from Clonmany, Carndonagh and other points to Belfast and from Rome airport to the hotel, day trip to Assisi, free travel insurance, airport taxes and luxury air-conditioned coach for duration of tour. To book call Fr Devlin on 9376114.

Special diocesan mass

The annual diocesan mass for those with special needs, their families and friends will take place in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh, Derry on Saturday April 12, celebrated by Bishop Lagan. If you have a child who wishes to receive the sacrament of confirmation or first holy communion at this mass, please contact the Catechetical Centre on 048 71264087. Parochial house number is 9374104.

Concerned about suicide

An information evening entitled Concerned about Suicide will be held in the City Hotel, Derry on Tuesday, February 19 from 7.30 –9.30pm. This has been organised by representatives from the four main Christian churches and will be lead by Barry McGale and Anne McGarrigle. All welcome.

Creative writing workshop

The writer Patrick Kearney will run introduction to creative-writing workshops for new and developing writers for ten weeks at Tullyarvan Mill, commencing Wednesday, February 6 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. The workshops are designed to support the writers to write prose and poetry and to develop their voice as writers. The writers will discuss the work of a variety of writers and explore opportunities towards publication of their own novels, short stories, memoirs and poetry with Donegal’s new book publisher. The Stoner’s Press is actively looking for emerging writers in Donegal to submit their writings for possible publication. Participation in the creative-writing workshops would place the writers and their material in direct contact with the publisher and maximise new opportunities for publication. Following the success of the Word Flight young people’s creative-writing project and publication, a young writers’ club for children aged ten to 14 years will also run at Letterkenny Central Library from Saturday, February 9, 11am to 12.45pm. For further details and to reserve your place on any of the creative-writing workshops please contact Patrick Kearney on 074 93 58836 or 086 1599068. info@patrickkearneywriting.com

www.patrickkearneywriting.com

TV personality award

Michelle Doherty, Glengad, Malin is nominated for the TV Personality of the Year Award and needs all your votes so please text ‘IFTA Michelle’ to 53345. Closing date is February 11.

Charity shop

A ‘good as new’ shop in aid of the destitute in India has 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 on 0866076473.

Below the belt

Weigh-in ’n’ work-out class every Tuesday at 8.30pm in The Gym, Mart Road, Carndonagh;

Fat-burning aerobics every Tuesday at 7.30pm also in The Gym; kick boxing for adults will be starting at The Gym on Mondays at 8pm. Ring 074 93 73373 for more details. All welcome.

GAA lotto results

The winning numbers in the club mini lotto were 13, 22, 16 and 20. There was no jackpot winner. The 75 euro went to Peter Hirrell, Tulnaree, Carndonagh. 30 euro went to Barry Browne, Hollymount, Carndonagh. 15 euro went to Mary Green, c/o Tully’s Bar; Teresa McGeoghan, Collon, Carndonagh and Jamie Diver, Whitehouse, Glentogher. The jackpot next week is 2,200 euro and the draw will take place in Packie Farren’s.

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

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.

Carndonagh notesa

Wesley Hall

There will be a one-day Christmas flower class on Saturday December 8 from 10.30 – 4pm.  To book phone 9329680.

Parents’ committee

You are invited to come and support our annual Christmas Bingo on Sunday, December 9, at 3 pm. Admission 10 euro.

Parish bazaar

Colgan Hall Carndonagh on Tuesday, December 11, at 8.30pm. Valuable Special Prizes, Tickets 1 euro.

Fireside quiz

In aid of the Carndonagh Community Hospital Patients Comfort Fund. 2 euro per sheet. Draw will take place in the Hospital on Sunday, December 16 at 3pm. Completed sheets should be sent to G. Campbell, Moss Rd or to the seller on or before Friday December 14.

Annual bazaar

Glentogher National School annual bazaar will be held in the school on Sunday, December 16 at 2.30pm.  Excellent prizes as usual.  Everyone welcome.

Senior citizens’ party

Carndonagh Care of the Aged senior citizens’ party will take place in the Strand Hotel on Sunday December 16 at 6pm. If you are 60 years or over and from the Carn Parish and would like to attend Please ring 93 74291 or 93 74382 or give your name to one of the ladies on the committee,

Parochial House 

Tel 9374104. Saturday next, December 8, is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and it is a Holy Day of Obligation, Vigil Mass on Friday at 8pm. Benediction after 8pm Mass to 10pm.  Saturday Masses at 9am and vigil at 7pm. Please note there is no 11am Mass on Saturday. Friday next is the first Friday Mass at 8pm. Visitation of the Sick will take place on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the usual times.

Anniversary Masses – Friday, December 7 at 8pm, First Anniversary Mass for Karol Cantwell, Gortlarry; Saturday, December 8 at 7pm, First Anniversary Mass for George and Michael Canny, Trenbane; Sunday, December 9 at 9am, Anniversary Mass for Harry Doherty (Armour) Chapel Street.   St Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal annual collection will be taken up at all masses next weekend of December 8 and 9.

Annual Carol Service will take place on Wednesday, December 19.

Results of the Parish Draw

1^st Prize 250 euro: Annie McColgan Benduff,  Promoter, Mary Lafferty (V) 125 Euro, Fagan family, Foden. Promoter  Eileen Callaghan. 3^rd Prize 65 euro, Conor McCloskey, Woodtop  Promoter; Michelle McLaughlin. 4^th Prize 65 euro Marion McConologue, Ballyloskey Promoter Patricia McLaughlin. Congratulations to all. 

Advent Youth Retreat

In Buncrana for all young people aged 16 and over.  The retreat will be held on Wednesday nights for 4 weeks before Christmas from 8-9pm. The opening night will be held in St Mary’s Oratory. We invite all young people 16 + to come and make this short commitment during advent

Singers wanted

Christmas Folk Group Singers and musicians wanted, regardless of age or talent for Christmas Eve 6pm mass. Come along to the rehearsals Wednesdays 9-10pm. Girls’ School (opposite Carndonagh hospital)  For further details contact Ailish 9374938 / 086 6028542

Golf Club AGM

The 62^nd AGM Ballyliffin Golf Club will take place in the golf club on Sunday, December 9 at 6pm. Also the Ballyliffin golf club road will be closed for bridge widening Monday, December 10 – Wednesday, December 12 inclusive. Golf pro shop sale starts December 1.

GAA 

The winning numbers were 4, 23, 5 and 24. There was no jackpot winner. 75 euro Eileen Fullerton, 20 Convent Rd, Carn. 30 euro Neil O Donnell, Rooskey, Clonmany. 15 euro Jim Harkin, 32 Balmain, Carrowreagh Rd, Carn. Callim Cavanagh c/o Shaun Philip, 35 Convent Rd, Carn and Shinice McGonagle, Glentogher, Carndonagh.
The club Bord na nÓg AGM will take place tomorrow Thursday, December 6 at 9pm in the clubrooms. The club would appreciate if all coaches and parents would come along and help plan for all underage activities football and hurling for 2008.  Please note that the annual Dinner Dance will now take place on Friday, February 1.

Craft fair success

The First Craft Fair held in aid of Malin Parish Community Social Centre in Kathleen and Michael Connolly Foundation was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who supported or helped in anyway and to the Foundation for use of the facilities.  It is hoped to make this a yearly event.

If you have information you wish to have included in these notes please telephone 93 74725 or email to the address above, before 8pm on Thursday.

Below The Belt – Weigh-In ‘n’ Work-Out class on Tuesdays at 8.30pm in “The Gym” Mart Road , Carndonagh. Fat Burning Aerobics Tuesdays at  7.30pm in “The Gym”  All Welcome
If you have information you wish to have included in these notes please tel 9374725 before 8pm on Thursday.

Donegal Shows Association Prize-giving Dinner Dance will be held on Friday, October 19 in the Strand Hotel Ballyliffin, music by The Country Boys. Tickets available from Committee members of both Clonmany and Inishowen Agricultural Shows. Your support would be much appreciated.

Month’s mind mass for Annie Gordon, Bridge Street, on Friday October 19 at 8pm. Saturday October 20 at 7pm Anniversary Mass for Gerard O’Connor, Glentogher.
Annual Diocesan Pioneer Mass in St Mary’s Church Bellaghy on Sunday, October 21 at 3pm. Celebrant Bishop Seamus Hegarty.
Confirmation will take place in the parish on Saturday, April 26 at 11am with Bishop Francis Lagan.
Parish Draw, 1st Prize 250 euro Joseph Harkin, Cashel, Gleneely. Promoter Rose Mary McClure  2nd Prize 125 euro The Moyne Family, Glack, Promoter Breege Doherty 3rd Prize 65 euro Pat Doherty, Malin Road. Promoter; Senead Burke  4th Prize 65 euro John McDermott, Malin Road  Promoter Kay McDermott. Congratulations to all.  A Social will be held in Hillhead Church Hall on Friday October 19.  Music by Peter Mac & John McGeoghan.  Dancing 10pm – 2am.  Admission 6 euro (inc. supper).

We have reopened for the new season. If you are 13 yrs and over or in second year and up, come along on Tuesday October 16 for registration. The club will run from 7 – 9pm.  Registration for the year is 10 euro and 2 euro subs is payable nightly. 
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome our new leaders and to thank our loyal existing leaders for giving of their free time weekly, without them the club couldn’t possible exist.  The club offers a safe environment for teenagers to meet and an array of activities are on offer.

St Mura’s Amateur Dramatic Society Presents “The Lady from Leitrim” in St. Mary’s Hall Buncrana on October 23 and 24 at 8pm. Proceeds in aid of Alan Doherty. Please come and give your support. Tickets 10 euro each.