MALIN HEAD

Stormy weekend

Malin Head weathered the storms over the weekend.  Despite high tides and gale-force winds, the predicted flooding did not affect the area. Heavy hail showers and dark skies made it tempting to stay indoors. The conditions did produce dramatic seascapes though, for those brave enough to watch.

Graduation success

Congratulations to Michelle McKeeney, Ballygorman, Malin Head, who has graduated recently in Professional Cookery from the Tourism College, Killybegs. Michelle is the daughter of Maura and Billy McKeeney, Ballygorman.  She was educated in St Mary’s NS, Malin Head and Carndonagh Community School.

Annual fun quiz

Kiddies Corner / Malin Community Playgroup are holding their Annual Fun Quiz in the Malin Hotel on this Thursday, December 6 at 9.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along for a night of fun questions and craic.

Malin bazaar

Scoil Treasa Naofa Parents’ Committee will hold their Annual Bazaar on this Friday, December 7 at 8.30pm in St Patrick’s Hall, Malin. Santa Claus will be in attendance. Fun for all the family with lots of prizes.

Playgroup vacancy

Malin Community Employment Project Ltd (FAS scheme) has a vacancy for a playgroup assistant in the Kiddies Corner Playgroup, which is based in Malin Town. If interested please contact either Anne on 074 9370836, John on 074 9370605 or Danny on 0868124568 for more information. Usual Fás conditions apply (unemployed for 1 year, over 25 etc).  Spousal swap may also apply.

Christmas Day swim

The Annual Christmas Day Swim at Portmore Pier will raise funds for Malin Head Youth Club. Contact Kevin Farren or committee members for sponsorship forms.

Christmas bingo

The Carndonagh Parents Committee of the Community School invite everyone to come and support their annual Christmas Bingo on this Sunday, December 9 at 3 pm.  Admission is 10Euro.

Whist

Whist is held every Monday night at 8 o’clock in Malin Head Community Hall.  The

results for last week are as follows: 1. Annie Hunter, Slieveban, Malin Head.  2. Nell Gallagher, Middletown.  3. John F. Lafferty, Carndonagh shared with Annie Jo Ward, Coastguard Station. 

Lowest score was won by John Mc Laughlin, Carndonagh.

Knockout: 1. Celia Logue, Ballygorman and John Doherty, (B.), Westown.  2., Michelle Hunter, Slieveban, and Hannah Hunter, Moss road.

Raffle: 1. Paddy Mc Laughlin, Backmountain.  2: John Doherty, (B.), Westown. 3. Philip Mc Cool, Carndonagh.

The Jackpot was not won.  Big money next week!

Parish Draw

Results for Sunday, December 2.  1. 200 euro: Denise McCloskey, Drumcarbit, Malin.  2. 130 euro: Bridie Doherty, Killourt, Malin Head.  3.  65 euro: Anthony and Rosemary McColgan, Culkeeny, Malin.

Bingo Winners

Winners of the weekly bingo held in St. Patrick’s Hall, Malin at 8.30pm. on Sunday, December 2 were: 130 euro: Patsy Devlin, Clonmany.  65 euro: Mary Doherty, Goorey, Gleneely; Mary Doherty, Lematuder, Glengad; Michelle Hunter, Slieveban, Malin Head; Teresa Mc Gonagle, Clonmany.  Hampers: Denis Devlin, Clonmany; Gerry Mc Daid, Malin Town; Turkeys: Patsy Devlin, Clonmany, Bernadette Hegarty, Carndonagh; Lee Mc Daid, Malin Town.  The Snowball for next week will be 500 euro on 46 numbers or 300 euro on 48 numbers.  Christmas Hampers every night, with turkeys and side prizes.

GAA Lotto Draw

The GAA Lotto Jackpot was not won this week, 2 December.  The bonus prizewinner was Lizzie McDaid, Glengad, Malin.  Next week’s Jackpot will be 1,200 euro.

Malin GAA

Thanks to all who supported the Race Night last weekend.  The 2007 AGM takes place on this Friday, December 7 in the GAA centre, Malin beginning at 7.30pm. All members are asked to attend.  2007 Under Age Presentations for ages U-8 to U-14 will take place on Sunday, December 9 in the GAA centre from 5-7pm. Everyone welcome, parents of award recipients especially welcome.

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Autumn weddings
The marriage has taken place in St Michael’s Church, Urris, Clonmany of Tina Doherty and Darren Mc Lucas. Tina is the daughter of Michael and Shirley Doherty, Dunaff Head, Clonmany and Darren is the son of Raymond and Vida Mc Lucas, Killian, Malin. Fr. Peter Devlin and Canon Gilmore officiated at the ceremony. Tina was attended by her cousin, Michelle Doherty was chief bridesmaid. Her bridesmaids were Melissa Mc Lucas, the groom’s sister and Tracey Doherty, the bride’s sister-in-law. The junior bridesmaid was Helena Doherty, the bride’s sister. The best man was Neil Mc Gilloway, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were John Doherty, the bride’s brother and Jason Cunningham, the groom’s cousin. The handsome pageboy was Nathan Mc Lucas, Tina and Darren’s son. The reception was held in the Ballyliffin Hotel and the honeymoon was spent travelling.

Nuptial bliss
The marriage has taken place in Cloncha Parish Church, Malin of Michelle McLucas and Neil McGilloway. Michelle is the daughter of Raymond and Vida Mc Lucas, Killian, Malin and Neil is the son of Harry and Josephine Mc Gilloway, Dunegard, Malin Head. Canon Gilmore and Fr. Brendan Crowley officiated at the ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Melissa Mc Lucas was chief bridesmaid. The bridesmaids were Karen McLucas, the bride’s sister and Marie O’Kane, nee Mooney, friend of the bride. The best man was Brian Mc Gilloway, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Noel McLaughlin, friend of the groom and Darren Mc Lucas, brother of the bride. The pretty flower girl was the groom’s niece, Megan McGilloway and the handsome pageboy was the bride’s nephew, Nathan McLucas. Trish Lafferty and Anne Byrne provided the music during the ceremony. The wedding reception was held in the Pollan Beach Hotel, Ballyliffin and the couple spent their honeymoon in the south of France.

Cheques Presentation
Farrens’ Bar, Slieveban, Malin Head presented cheques to four local groups at the weekend, the proceeds of their monthly ‘Deal or No Deal’ competitions. Cheques of 200 euro each were presented to representatives of Malin Head Youth Club, Malin Head Community Sports Field, St Mary’s National School and Inishowen Parents and Friends of the Mentally Handicapped. The recipients wish to thank Farrens’ Bar and their patrons for their generosity.

Playgroup Assistant Vacancy
Malin Community Employment Project Ltd (FAS scheme) has a vacancy for a playgroup assistant in the Kiddies Corner Playgroup, which is based in Malin town. If interested please contact either Anne on 074 9370836, John on 074 9370605 or Danny on 0868124568 for more information. Usual FAS conditions apply (unemployed for 1 year, over 25 etc). Spousal swap may also apply.

Golf Outing
Farrens’ Bar Golf Society Annual Christmas Outing will be held at Buncrana Golf Club on Saturday next (December 1). Tee-off is at 11.30am. Teams of four.

Christmas Day Swim
The Annual Christmas Day Swim at Portmore Pier will raise funds for Malin Head Youth Club. Contact Kevin Farren or committee members for sponsorship forms.

Fundraising Draw
Malin Head Community and Sports Field committee are running a Private Members Draw to raise funds for a new Club House, with a weekly jackpot of 500 euro. The weekly winner of the jackpot for week ending 25 November was Mary Houghton, Crega, Malin Head, with ticket number 8. A special draw was made for the end of the present fundraising series of draws. First prize of 300 euro went to Andrew Sweeney, Slieveban, with number 198, and second prize of 200 euro went to his brother Stephen Sweeney, Slieveban, with ticket number 197!
Development on the new clubhouse will be starting soon. It is hoped to run a new draw in the New Year. Anyone interested in participating should contact a committee member. Existing draw members will have first preference. The committee wishes to extend their sincere thanks to the community for their continued support throughout the year.

Charity Summer Swim
The Annual Summer Swim from the Saddle Rock to Portmore Pier has raised the sum of 2,790 euro. The 21 swimmers have this year split their sponsorship monies between Muscular Dystrophy Society and The Malin Head Red Cross, giving 1,385 euro to each group. The organisers wish to thank the 21 hardy swimmers, collectors, the boats and canoes that accompanied them and the much-appreciated tea and soup makers at the finish. This is now the fifth year of the charity swim and the volunteers are requested to keep up the training for next year!

Christmas Bingo
The Carndonagh Parents’ Committee of the Community School invite everyone to come and support their annual Christmas Bingo on Sunday, December 9 at 3 pm. Usual side prizes on every line and Prizes Galore! Come along and try your luck!!! Admission is 10 euro.

Whist
Whist is held every Monday night at 8pm in Malin Head Community Hall. The results for last week are as follows: 1. John Doherty, (B.), Westown. 2. Kelly Ann O’Connor, Slieveban. 3. Annie Jo Ward, Coastguard Station. Lowest score was shared by Theresa Doherty, Sheskin, and Francis Kelly, Glengad Knockout: 1. Hannah Hunter, Moss Road and John Doherty, (B.), Westown. 2. Philip McCool, Carndonagh, and Kelly Ann O’Connor, Slieveban.
Raffle: 1. Cathleen O’Connor, Slieveban. 2: Annie Jo Ward, Coastguard Station . 3. Colm Kelly, Drim, Ballygorman. The Jackpot was not won. Big money next week.

Parish Draw
Results for Sunday 25 November. 1. 200 euro: Lena Houton, Knockbrack, Malin. 2. 130 euro: Patrick Mc Carroll, Carndonagh. 3. 65 euro: Kathleen McLaughlin, Drumaville, Malin.

Malin Bingo Winners
Winners of the weekly bingo held in St Patrick’s Hall, Malin on Sunday, November 25 were: 130 euro: Daniel McGonagle, Clonmany; J. Breslin, Crackna, Malin; Patricia McElhinney, Gleneely. Hampers: Nuala Doherty, Malin Well, Malin Head; Mary McGonagle, Glengad; Turkeys: Mary Doherty, Goorey, Gleneely; Hessie Doherty, Ballysalla, Glengad; Annie Duffy, Glengad; Ellen Kelly, Glengad. The Snowball for next week will be 500 euro on 46 numbers or 300 euro on 48 numbers. Christmas Hampers every night, with turkeys and side prizes.

GAA Lotto Draw
The GAA Lotto Jackpot was not won this week, 25 November. The bonus prizewinner was Hayley McLucas, Fawn, Malin. Next week’s jackpot will be 1150 euro.

Malin Bazaar
Scoil Treasa Naofa Parents’ Committee will hold their Annual Bazaar on Friday, December 7 at 8.30pm in St Patrick’s Hall, Malin. Santa Claus will be in attendance. Fun for all the family with lots of prizes.

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The GAA Lotto Jackpot was not won this week, 14 October.  The bonus prizewinner was Hugh Doherty, c/o Doherty’s Pub, Umgal, Malin Head.  Next week’s Jackpot will be 850 euro.

O’Dochartaigh reunion
The committee has been working hard to organise the 2008reunion and hope it will be a great success, with over 450 visitors coming from all over the world. With such a large event there is a lot of organising to do, and so they appeal for volunteers for help.  Prospective volunteers can contact niamh63@hotmail.com, egremmert@comcast.net or Helena: (028) 71261039
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Winners Winners of the weekly bingo held in St. Patrick’s Hall, Malin were: 260 euro: Sadie Monagle, Dunegard, Malin Head.  130 euro: Paddy Kerr, Clonmany.  65 euro Winner: Frances McLaughlin, Templemoyle. The Snowball for next week will be 500 euro on 46 numbers or 300 euro on 48 numbers.

The Sea Rovers Jackpot was not won this week.

Malin Head Community and Sports Field committee are running a Private Members Draw to raise funds for a new Club House, with a weekly jackpot of €500.  The weekly winner of the Jackpot for week ending 14 October was Darina (Paddy Mor) Mc Colgan, Glengad.  Congratulations Darina!  The committee wish to extend their thanks to the community for their continued support.  Next week’s draw will be held in The Crossroads Inn, Malin Head on Sunday 21 October at 9pm.
 

Come along and enjoy a great night out at our Grand Variety Concert organized by Inishowen Community Radio and South Inishowen Community Radio on Thursday, October 25 in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel at 8.30pm.
 

Service of Remembrance on Sunday, November 4 at 2.00pm at Portaleen Pier in Glengad in remembrance of all the babies buried there.

Homeopathic First Aid course has commenced on Wednesdays at 8pm in Malin Head Community Hall.  Funding towards the course has been applied for through the Malin Head Women’s Group to the VEC. A small contribution of 3 euro per evening would be appreciated towards the rental of the hall and refreshments. For further information please ring Maria Stevens 074 93 70170.

School re-opens
Urblereagh N.S. reopens on Wednesday 29th August. St. Mary’s N.S. Malin Head and Scoil Cholmcille, Glengad will re-open on this Thursday 30th August.

Tenders Required
Anyone interested in tendering for re-slating and gutter work to the Parochial House, Malin Head, please contact Fr. Brian. Telephone 9370615.

Golden Jubilee
Sr. Teresa Mc Gilloway has just celebrated fifty years as a nun. As Brigid Mc Gilloway, from Lougherbraghey, Malin Head, she joined the Sisters of Mercy in Newry, Co.Down in 1954, making her Final Profession in 1957. She spent nine years teaching in Mobile in Alabama, U.S.A., before returning to Ireland to teach in the local Mercy schools in Newry. After her retirement from teaching she spent nine years in Minna, Nigeria. There she was instrumental in building a much needed school where she served as principal. Two years ago she returned to Newry where she now does chaplaincy work, visiting the sick and elderly.
A special Mass was held for Sr. Teresa in the Convent of Mercy in Newry, where her brothers and sisters were present. A Celebratory Mass was also held for this much loved sister and aunt in St. Mary’s Church, Lagg, which was attended by her numerous family members!

First Aid Course
Maria Stevens hopes to run a Homoeopathic First Aid Course during the Winter months. This First Aid course is one where in First Aid situations people will know different remedies for accident/emergency situations as well as acute physical complaints, Common cold remedies, flu remedies etc.. If there is enough interest it mey be possible to keep the cost down through applying for funding. If anyone is interested in taking part in this course please contact Maria Stevens for information on 074 93 70170/087 984/3712

Bookings for Hall
Cathy O’Donnell and Carmel McLaughlin of Malin Head Community Association are now taking the bookings for the Community Hall. Cathy can be contacted on 086 8302836 and Carmel on 9370196.

Parish Auction
This year’s Parish Auction will take place on Friday 12th October in St Patrick’s Hall, Malin Town. For more information Telephone: Martin 9379267, Paddy 9370670, Patsy 9370738, Liam 9370039, Roland 9370620, Eugene 086 3358105.
Job Centre
The Job Centre, Inishowen Partnership Co. are starting new sessions in Buncrana, Carndonagh and Moville during September. If you are looking for work or want to change jobs, then contact us. Places are limited Tel: 074 9361376 for further details.

Speech and Drama
Inishowen Speech and Drama classes will resume again in September for Glengad, Malin and Malin Head areas. Names are now being taken. Contact shane on 086 1055972 and Movania on 086 8895054.

Sea Rovers Draw
The Sea Rovers Jackpot was not won this week. Denis Doherty,(R), Ard Ronan, Middletown, Malin Head won the bonus prize.

Whist
Whist continues in Malin Head Community Hall every Monday night, commencing at 8p.m.

Legion of Mary
The Legion of Mary meet every Monday evening at 8.15p.m. in the Old National School in Malin. New and auxiliary members welcome.

Mission of Mercy Silver Circle winners
Michael and Oliver Houten, Trenatubber and 1,300 others are going out to South Africa to build houses in a shanty town, as part of the Niall Mellon Township Challenge.
Week 3: Sunday 26th August 2007
1st: E130: Denise Doherty, Moorestown, Malin.
2nd: E100: Natalie Mc Laughlin, C/o Mc Cleans, Malin.
3rd: E50: Nuala Mc Laughlin, Shantla, Malin.

Parish Draw
The winners of the Parish Draw for week ending 26th August are:
1. John Barker, Fawn, Malin.: E200.
2. Patsy Doherty, Lematuder, Glengad.: E130.
3. Sadie Monagle, Dunegard, Malin Head.: E65.
Malin Bingo Winners
Winners of the weekly bingo held in St. Patrick’s Hall, Malin were: E130: Mary Doherty, Greencastle; Karen Brennan, Moville; Anne Doherty, Greencastle; Tracy Mc Laughlin, Malin Glen. E65 euro: Mary Doherty, Carndonagh. The Snowball for next week will be E500 on 46 numbers or E300 on 48 numbers.

GAA Lotto
The Malin GAA Lotto Jackpot of E1000euro was won this weekend, Sunday 26th August. The E50 bonus prize went to Irene Mc Laughlin, Lougherbraghey, Malin Head. Congratulations Irene! Next week’s jackpot is E500.