Congratulations

Congratulations to John Doherty, Doaghmore, Isle of Doagh, who celebrated his 100^th birthday during the week. Wishing you many more years of good health and happiness John.

Ballyliffin Golf Club AGM

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

25 Card Drives

The 25 card drives continue in the Ballyliffin Hotel on Monday evenings in aid of the Sheepdog Association, in Cloontagh school on Tuesday evenings in aid of the parents association, and also in McFeeley’s bar on Thursday evenings

Christmas Swim

The 10^th Annual Swim at Leenan Beach will take place on Christmas morning at 10am in aid of the Children’s Ward and Nursery at Letterkenny Hospital and the Donegal Down’s Syndrome Association. Please come along and join in the fun. Sponsor cards are available by contacting Christine McGonigle, Cross, on 9378622, or Annette Kelly, Tullagh, on 9376170.

Table Quiz

Urris GAA will be holding a table quiz in the Rusty Nail on Friday evenings starting on December 7. Every week there will be a ticket for the club’s development draw on offer to the winning team. Make sure to come along early to get a good table. The quiz will start around 9.30pm so gather your team up now and get swotting in preparation.

Summer school magazine

The McGlinchey Summer School magazine – It’s us they’re thinking about, No 10 – based on this year’s theme “Inishowen”: 1607 and all that…….” is being edited at present and will be available in March 2008. This tenth issue, the last in the present series, will complete a valuable record of local history and heritage of Clonmany and Inishowen. An absent family member or friend might appreciate a copy this Christmas. Copies of No. 9 and some earlier issues are still available in Caitríona’s Newsagent and other local shops.

Child Protection Course

Any adult who hopes to be involved in the management of youth/school teams or the supervision of any underage activities – soccer, gaelic, athletics, national school teams, youth club activities etc is required to hold a Child Protection Certificate. An opportunity for anyone interested in acquiring such a certificate is due to be held in St. Brigid’s Youth Club on Tuesday, December 11 at 7pm. The entire course will be delivered on the night. For details and to reserve a place contact 9376772, 9376234 or 9376418.

Rashenny NS

Parents of children who will be attending Rashenny NS during the next five years are asked to contact the school and leave details to enable further projection of numbers.

Christmas dance

The Annual Christmas Dance takes place on Friday December 28, featuring Mike Denver, admission is 15 euro on the night. If you require more information call 074 9735030.

Clonmany Youth Club and Community Resource Centre.

Urris Match and Win

There was no winner of the Match and Win last week and the Jackpot has now risen to 2,020 euro . The years drawn were: 1963, 1968, 1974 and1977. The winners of 15 euro were: Carmel Mc Laughlin, Isle of Doagh; Eileen Collins, Drumcarbit, Malin; Ciara Bradley, Altalalla, Clonmany; Mary B Doherty, Glengad; 2 A’s c/o Bingo.

Christmas Bazaar
A monster Christmas Bazaar and Car Boot sale will be held in Bocan Hall on Sunday, December 2 at 2pm. All kinds of everything for sale, stalls galore come along for a bargain and have a good day for young and old. Admission is free. See you all there.

Whist Winners
The Whist Winners in Bocan Hall last week was 1st Hannah McLaughlin, Gleneely, 2nd Betty Houghton, Culdaff, 3rd John Doherty (B), Malin Head. Lowest score Eamon Donaghy, Gleneely and highest score Phillis Llody, Gleneely. Draw winners 1st Betty Houghton, Culdaff, 2nd James McConalogue, Cashill, Gleneely, 3rd Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Gleneely. The whist is on every Friday night at 8.45 pm in Bocan Hall. Snowball 95 euro for score of 181 or better.

Gleneely Conservation Group
Gleneely Conservation Group fund raising dance on Friday, November 30 in the Malin Hotel. Dancing from 10 pm to am. Music by Peter Mac and John Mc Geoghegan and Friends. Tickets are on sale priced at 5 euro each. Your support would be very much appreciated.

Take your Pick
Take your Pick continues every Friday night in the Orchard Bar, Gleneely with a jackpot of 225 euro. Live music on the night. The Orchard Bar’s Annual Christmas Draw takes places on Friday, December 21 at 10pm. Valuable prizes are up for grabs and tickets are now on sale priced at 1.50 each.
Thursday night winners of the Texas Hold’em were Paddy O’ Kane, Kindroyhead, Gleneely and Daniel Mc Laughlin, Gleneely, Texas Hold’em continues every Thursday night in the Orchard Bar and Sunday evenings. All very welcome.

Christmas Shopping Trip
Northwest Busways will have a bus departing from Inishowen to Belfast and Junction One on December 8 for all those who would like to do some Christmas shopping. For more details please contact 074 93 82619.

Bus Run
A bus run to the House of Prayer in Achill Island on December 1. For more details or to book a place phone 93 29867. After 6 pm any evening.

Fundraising Dance
Gleneely Colts are having a fund raising quiz in Carrick’s Bar on Friday night December 7 at 10pm. All welcome. Numbers drawn for the Gleneely FC on November 18 were 5-12-13-19. There was no jackpot winner and the twenty euro winners were Charles McLaughlin, Carrowmena, Colette Donaghy, Cool Claudy, Charlie Mooney, Effishmore, Gleneely, Jim Harkin, Ballyharry, Harry McLaughlin, Cudaff Road, Gleneely. The jackpot is now 2,250 euro and the draw will take place on the Orchard Bar on Sunday night at 10pm.

Volunteers Wanted
Good Evening Inishowen service is looking for volunteers to contact older people in the Inishowen area on Tuesday and Thursdays from 6pm until 8.30pm.Call Annie at 9321598.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Neil McGrory, Culdaff on the publication of his book Inishowen – A Journey Through Its Past Revisited. Copies cost ten euro and are an excellent and informative read.

Congratulations
Congratulations to local badminton players Oliver and Michelle Ruddy and Janice McCandless who were part of the winning team that lifted the Roy Elder Cup in Lisburn recently.

Reunion
Scoil Mhuire, Gleneely propose a reunion for past pupils of Scoil Mhuire in the school gym on Friday November 30 at 8pm sharp.

Defibrillator Group
Bocan Community Defibrillator Group-Please note, a refresher course for the above will take place on Wednesday, November 28 at 8.30pm. All members are requested to attend.

Lotto
There was no jackpot winner for the lotto drawn on November 18. The twenty euro winners were Caoimhe Ruddy, Culdaff, Charlie McCurdy, Culdaff and Damien Harkin, Drumfries. Next week, the jackpot is now 2600 euro. The draw will take place in McGuinness’ on Sunday night.
The December meeting will take place in the Club House on Tuesday December 4 at 9pm. All members are asked to attend.

Dancing Classes
Two-hand dancing classes for beginners will commence in the Wee Hall, Culdaff this Thursday, November 29 from 9-11pm. Come along and see for yourself and enjoy the craic. Professional tutor. First time in the area. Everyone welcome.

Knock
There will be a bus going to Knock for an all-night vigil on December 7 for the Feast of Immaculate Conception leaving Moville at 4pm. Cost 30 euro including evening meal. Phone 9382442 or 9382116

Fund raising dance
Gleneely Conversation Group Fund Raising Dance, on Friday, November 30 in The Malin Hotel. Dancing is from 10pm to 2am.Music is by Peter Mac and John Mc Geoghegan and friends. Tickets are prices at 5 euro each.
Card Winners
Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely last week were Brian Diver, Gleneely, Sheamus Mc McCormick, Greencastle, Neil Mc Callion, Gleneely.
Bocan Whist Winners
The winners of the Whist in Bocan Hall last week were 1st Tommy Doherty, Redcastle, 2nd Betty Houghton, Culdaff, 3rd Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Gleneely. The highest score was John Doherty (B), Malin Head and the lowest score was Mary Mc Dermott, Falmore, Gleneely. Draw winners 1st John Doherty, Carrowmore, 2nd Mary Ellen Ruddy, Bocan, 3rd Hannah Mc Laughlin, Gleneely. Whist continues every Friday night at 8:45. The snowball is 70 euro on 182 or better.
Pool Winners
The winners of the pool competition for turkeys in Carrick’s Bar, Gleneely on Sunday night were Declan Kearney, Gleneely. The runner up was Joe Mc Cauley, Moneydarragh. Pool continues every Sunday night at 7pm all welcome.
Music Project Workshop
The Ninth Annual Inishowen Traditional music project workshop will be held in Glengad National School and Glengad Community Centre, on November 24th and 25th.This project to date has brought over 60 tutors from all over Ireland to spend the weekend in Inishowen passing on their expertise and love of the music.
Card Drive Winners
Forty-Five Card winners at Jemstone Park on Tuesday night were Paul Mc Elhinney, Moneydarragh, Gleneely, Bryan Diver, Crana View, Buncrana, Hannah Mc Laughlin, Jemstone Park, Gleneely and Neil Mc Callion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely. Cards continue every Tuesday night at 8:30pm.

Thanks

The James Gray fundraising Committee would like to thank everyone who bought and sold tickets for the draw, those who kindly sponsored prizes, The Malin Hotel for the use of their premises for the dance, The Country Boys for playing at the dance and Diarmuid O Brien for his help in making the draw, The Inishowen League and all the local football clubs for their generous donations, the organisers of the quiz in Carrick’s Bar, the Donegal Darts team and the organisers of the Darts Tournament, The Orchard Bar for the auction night, Highland Radio football team and the organisers of the charity football match, McGuinness Bar for the refreshments after the football match and Culdaff FC for the use of the pitch, the organisers of the sponsored walk, all who sponsored or did the walk, John McGinley’s buses and Carrick’s Bar for refreshments afterwards, Joe Doherty of Moville for his help, John Breslin and Highland Radio, The Inishowen Independent, The Inish Times and the Derry Journal for their great coverage throughout and to everyone who made donations or helped in any way, your support was very much appreciated. Thank you all. A grand total of E34, 373 was raised. The committee wishes James the best of luck for the future.

Agricultural Show

Inishowen Agricultural Show will hold it’s 95th Annual show at the at the showgrounds Tulnaree Carndonagh on Saturday 21st July commencing at 10am sharp, come along for a fun day out for all the family

Agricultural Show

Clonmany Agricultural Show and Sheepdog trials will be held on Pallan Green, Ballyliffen on Tuesday 7th August. Enquiries to the committee secretary on 9376539 or 0877628533

Sympathy
The death took place last week of Freddie Smith, Crehennan. Freddie, who was 74 years old, died after a lengthy illness at Carndonagh Community Hospital. He was a shirtcutter by trade and when he gave that up he was called on by anyone who wanted electrical work, plumbing, building or carpentry work undertaken. He was one of the original promoters of the Quigley’s Point Water Scheme and was a great community activist. He was very well known and highly respected and was always there to help no matter what. He will be sadly missed and always remembered by everyone who knew him. Culmore Trinity Church was crowded for his funeral service which was conducted by the Rev Gloria Penwell. The reader was William Bredin and the beautiful music was provided by Mrs Marion Kee. Deepest sympathy is offered to Freddie’s wife, Lily, the family circle and many friends. May he rest in peace.

Host Families Needed
Host families are urgently needed for chernobyl children for a three week period in July. Contact Joan Farrell on 0749157108

Activities for men
There will be a free trip to Downings on Saturday 30th June. The group will have a tour of the Downings area and a meal, to book a place ring David on 9381224. All are welcome

Trip to Knock
There will be a bus leaving the Square, Moville on the 15th July at 7am. Fare 42 euro, for booking phone Tommy on 9382709

Gleneely Sports
Gleneely Annual Sports will be held on Sunday 22nd July with all the usual track and field events. A day out not to be missed

Sports Day
Carrowmenagh Sports will take place this Sunday the 1st July with all the usual events and side shows, a bouncy castle. Don’t miss a great day.

Blesing of Graves
Blessing of the graves will take place in Bocan on Sunday8th July at 7pm
Volunteers Needed
Disability Action Group and the Irish Wheelchair Association are looking for volunteers urgently for Milltown House, Carndonagh for a few hours on a Monday. You do not need top be a swimmer, only willing and able. Volunteers also needed for bus assistants. Training will be provided. Contact Mary on 0749157393 or Margaret on 0749374529

Volunteers needed
The organisers of the Inishowen Summer Gathering are seeking volunteers to help with this event which takes place on Inch Island from June 30th to July 1st

Charity Dance
Charity Dance in aid of Inishowen Cancer Support Group in Malin Hotel on Friday 3rd August. Music by Inishowen’s Smokie and Bandits. Special guests, Ballymoney’s answer to Big Tom, Alaistair Coyles and Donegal’s Number 1 Accordian player John McGeoghegan. Dancing 11 to 2am. Admission is E5. Tickets on sale now. Door prizes and raffle on the night. Further details phone 0863577780.

Water Sports
Culdaff Water Sports Society are having their annual weekend from the 13th to 15th July. Get your rafts ready.

Youth Club Rota
Bocan Youth Club Rota for Friday 29th June is Greta Doherty, Rosaleen McLaughlin, Patricia Davenport and Sharon O Donnell.

Church Gate Collection
Bocan Youth Club annual church gate collection will be taken up on the 7th and 8th July

Chiropodist
Chiropodist Deirdre Britton will be in Serenity House on the 29th June at 9:30am. To make an appointment call 0860666538

Gleneely FC Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto last week were 5,6,9,24. There was no jackpot winner and the 20 euro winners were as follows, Enda Folan,Moneydarragh, Gleneely, Keith McLaughlin, Gleneely, Rose McLaughlin(T)c/o Breedge, Damien Donaghy, Carrowmore, Gleneely, Seamus Quinn, Carrawney, Gleneely. Next week the jackpot is E1150 and the draw will take place in the Orchard Bar on Sunday night at 10pm

Sports Meeting
A meeting of the Gleneely Sports Committee will take place in the clubhouse on Saturday evening the 30th June at 7 o’clock sharp. We hope to see a good turnout as it takes a lot of planning and manual help to get ready for the sports before and on the day, so please come along and give a helping hand.

Gleneely FC Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto last week were 14, 15, 18 and 19. There was no jackpot winner and the twenty euro winners were as follows, John E Duffy, 61 Convent Road, Carndonagh, Sonya McClay, Flat 1, Dunberry hill, Bridgend, Eamon Donaghey, Effishmore, Gleneely, Gerard McDermott, Drumley, Gleneely and Jackie Doherty, Lauton. Thank you for your continued support

AWARE
AWARE, Helping to defeat depression and prevent suicide. AWARE is a national voluntary organisation which has, since its inception in 1985, been working to bring support to those who are affected by depression and their friends and families. It offers a range of services including a lo-call helpline (1890 303 30200 a schools awareness programme, talks, public lectures and a number of support groups throughout Ireland. Support groups in Donegal are located in Buncrana, Letterkenny and Donegal Town. The group in Buncrana meet in the Nursing unit, McGinn Avenue on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30pm. For a free information pack or further details on any of the support groups you can contact the regional office on 0749735030

Sympathy
The sad and untimely death took place recently of Patsy Duffy, Cullinean, Redcastle. Patsy, who was 64 years old, died in Galway Hospital after a brief illness.A farmer, he had lived all his life in Cullinean. He was a pleasant and modest man and everyone’s friend. His passing will be sadly missed by all who knew him.The very high esteem in which Patsy was held was evident by the large numbers who attended his wake and funeral which took place to St Columba’s Church, Drung where Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr Mailey. The offertory gifts were presented by his four children Sinead, Cathal, Pauric and Breedge and the beautiful music and singing was provided by Neil McLaughin. Internment took place in the adjoining cemetary. Deepest sympathy is offered to Patsy’s wife Sarah, his children Sinead, Cathal, Pauric and Breedge, to his sister Sadie, Carrickmore, Co Tyrone, brother Francis and wife Betty, Greencastle, nephews and family circle and his many friends, may he rest in peace

Volunteer’s needed
Inishowen Mens’ Helpline are looking for volunteers, male or female to operate the helpline. Any necessary training will be provided. If you are interested in helping, please contact Margaret on 0749374529.

Grand Golf Classic
Grand Golf Classic in the Old Golf Links at Ballyliffen Golf Club on Saturday 16th June. There are E3,500 in prizes. The event is being kindly sponsored by the Ballyliffen Hotel. Enquiries to Ballyliffen Golf Club at 9376119.This year’s show will be held on Tuesday 7th August at Pollan Beach, Ballyliffen.Schedules are available from post office and shops all around Clonmany or from any committee member. Enquireies to the committee secretary at 9376539 or 0877628533

Sponsored Row
If you fact the challenge and consider yourself a rower then this is the perfect opportunity to get your oars out and dip the water on Saturday June 30th. There will be a sponsored row from Prehen to Greencastle in aid of self help Africa. The row will be leaving from Prehen at 9am. If you are interested in taking part or offering your services to help make it an event not to be missed, or if there are any rowing clubs or organisation out there that wish to take part then please contact Albert Doherty on 0749383360 or 0749153296 for further details. If you wish to stay on dry land you might wish to do a walk and raise money on the way

Loss of blue flag
There was disappointment in Culdaff last week after it was revealed that the local beach had lost it’s blue flag status. The loss of the blue flag will be a major blow to the area’s economy

Agricultural Show
Inishowen Agricultural Show will be held in the show grounds, Tulnaree, Carndonagh on Saturday 21st July commencing at 10pm sharp with horses, cattle. sheep, goats, donkeys, butter, eggs, honey, fruit and vegetables and cake, making scones and home industries, exhibitions. A family day out for all

Confirmation
The sacrament of confirmation was conferred by Bishop Hegarty on sixth class pupils in the parish of Culdaff on Thursday 10th May in St Mary’s Church, Bocan. Those confirmed were St Boden’s NS pupils Shaun Diver, Dermot McLaughlin, Stephen Grey, Jordan Brown, Shaun Mills, Patrick McGrenaghan, Darrah McLaughlin, Megan Farren, Anita Davenport, Mariah Doherty and Catherine Brennan, Scoil Mhuire, Gleneely were Leanne McLaughlin, Naomi McElroy, Aisleigh Doherty, Lorna Doherty, Richeal McLaughlin, Damien French, Mark McGonagle, Nadine Doherty, Helen McLaughlin and Oran Folan. Congratulations to all of them.

Development Meeting
A meeting will take place in Glengad Community Centre on Tuesday May 29th at 8:30pm to discuss a proposed jetty at Portsalon Pier. Anyone interested  in the development is very welcome to attend.

Volunteers wanted
The Inishowen Mens’ Helpline is looking for a new volunteer. Anyone who would like to help out is asked to contact Margaret on 0749374529. Both men and women are encouraged to volunteer and training will be provided

Course
Names are now being taken for ECDL advanced  word module which will be taking place in Serenity House in September. For further information contact Serenity House on 9382945

Thanks
A recent second hand sale in Inishowen raised more than E5000 for a leading charity. The event was organised by Culdaff woman Ellen McDermott and was a huge success. The amount raised was E5134. Ellen wishes to thank everyone who helped organise and supported the sale.

Drama Project
A new drama project will begin in Inishowen. Moville and District Family Resource Centre will run the project for 12 days from the 25th June to 11th July. The project is aimed at young people over the age of 14 years. The initiative id free but places are limited. For further information contact Mary McKinney at the Family Resource Centre on 9385548 if you are interested. The project is supported by the Dormant Accounts Fund and the North West Drugs Taskforce

Dinner Dance
Craigtown National School Dinner Dance to mark the retirement of Kay Conaghan will take place in the Ballyliffen Hotel on Friday 29th June. Music by Hugh P and Shunie. Tickets are priced at 25 euro each and are available from any committee member or contact Maire on 086398869

Serenity House
Serenity House is organising a five day trip to Killarney on the 14th October. For more details contact Serenity House 9382945. Book early to secure a seat

Sympathy
Widespread sympathy was evoked by the death which took place in Altnagelvin Hospital, Derry of James O’Kane, Tirscullion, Culdaff. The deceased, who was in his early nineties, was a well known and highly respected member of the local community. He will be keenly missed by all who knew him. His funeral to St Mary’s Church, Bocan was large and
representative. Requiem Mass was celebrated by his grand nephew Fr Paddy O’Kane, assisted by Fr Jim McGonagle and Fr Joseph Morris who also officiated at the graveside in the adjoining cemetary. Deep sympathy is extended to his brother Dominic and sister Mary, his grandnephews and grandnieces and the wider family circle. May his soul rest in peace.

Thanks
Thanks for the churchgate collection for MS that realised E370. Thanks to all those who contributed and all those who collected.

Youth Club Rota
Bocan Youth Club Rota for Friday 1st June is Marion Keddy, Jimmy McLaughlin, Sandra McLarkey, Elizabeth O Brien.

Course
Carndonagh Community School Post Leaving Certificate Department is offering a course in Business Administration and tourism in the academic year 07/08 (FETAC) Level 5. The course consists of modules in Administration Word and Text Processing, Accounting Speadsheets, Databases and Communications, Work Placement in local business firms is also included. PLC students may also repeat Leaving Certificate maths while doing this course. Mature students can also apply.Application forms are available by phoning the school on 9374260

First Holy Communion
Twenty three children from the two parish schools received their First Holy Communion at 11am Mass in St Mary’s Church, Bocan on Saturday 26th May. They were- Scoil Mhuire, Gleneely; Nathan McLaughlin, Gavin McElhinney, Shauna Harkin, Aaron McLaughlin, Shannon McLaughlin, Tamara Duffy, Darragh Folan, Amy Donnelly and Conor Smith. St Boden’s NS, Culdaff; Joe Doherty, Megan Farren, Declan McLaughlin, Jordan O Conor, Colain Doherty, James Cunningham, Jason Doherty,Deirdre McGrory, Aoife Doherty, Emma Doherty, Adam Conlon, Paul Lynch, Lauryis Meehan and Adam Doherty. Congratulations to all who made their First Holy Communion.

Golf Society Trip
Members of the McGuinness Bar Golf Society are undertaking their first trip abroad when they head to Troon in Scotland on Saturday 2nd June with the bus departing the village at 4am to catch the 7am ferry to Troom. Golf starts with a round at 2pm before playing a different course on Sunday and in the afternoon. Members return on Monday and the presentaions will take place immediately on return. Total cost of the trip is £177 stg and this must be paid to Bernard McGuinness without delay.

Disco
Carndonagh Boxing Club is holding an end of term school disco in the Tul na Ri on Friday 1st June, Under 12’s from 7:30 to 9pm. Under 16’s 9:15 to 11pm. Music by DJ Steve. Admission is  5 euro/ All children to be collected immediately afterwards.

Sports Day
Redcastle Sports Day is Sunday 3rd June, commencing at 2pm sharp. All the usual track and field events, Bouncy Castle, Fun Slide,a car boot sale. A fortune teller, Jim Quinn  will also be in attendance. A fun day for all.

Draw Winners
The winners of the James Grey fundraising draw held at the dance in Malin Town on Friday night were; 1st prize. 42’ HD LCD Ready Television, Breedge O Neill, Drumsurn Rd, Limavady, Co Derry, 2nd, E1000 holiday voucher for Atlantic Travel, Robert McLaughlin, 2 Moville Rd, Gleneely. 3rd E500 Heating Oil Voucher, Ellen Ruddy c/o Edward Ruddy, Old Town, Culdaff, 4th, Voucher for Debenhams £200 stg, winner Seamus Crumlish, Gkenagiven, Lecamy, 5th, £500 voucher for Marina Fashions, Carndonagh. Micheal Kearney, Hillside, Glentogher, Carndonagh. The organisers would like to thank all who sold and bought tickets and to all our sponsors. Thanks again