Buncrana Notes

Inishowen Community Radio

The AGM of Inishowen Community Radio will take place on Thursday, May 8 at 7.30pm in the offices of the Inishowen Development Partnership (formerly IRDL) in Pound Street, Carndonagh. Everyone is welcome to come along to the meeting and, as always, any community group that wishes to become a community group member of the station need only pay their annual 20-euro membership fee. The fee can be paid before the AGM by sending a cheque to Inishowen Community Radio, Unit 4, Pound Street, Carndonagh, or else can be paid on the night.

Irish Seniors Open

Members interested in volunteer work during Irish Seniors Open (Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22) should contact the office on 074 93 76119. Also entries are now being taken for the Irish Seniors Open Pro Am.   Please submit names to the office on 074 93 73119.

Foyle and Donegal Hospice

The Foyle & Donegal Hospices Buncrana Support Group, present a social evening of Entertainment and Floral Art Exhibits in the Lake of Shadows Hotel, Buncrana on Thursday, April 24, at 8pm. Admission is 5 euro including a savoury supper. Approximately 100 displays and various prizes (all donated) will be raffled on the night. Entertainment will be provided by Pauline Saunders, Kathleen Morris, Stewart Buchanan, James Boyle & Irish Dancing by Aidan & Rachael McGinley, who are all giving their time free of charge. MC on the night will be Nicholas Crossan. Everyone is very welcome. Please bring a friend & support this worthy cause.

DUP mayor visit

A first ever visit by a DUP mayor of Derry to a meeting of Buncrana Town Council is due to take place early next month. Mayor Drew Thompson was invited by Buncrana mayor Paul Bradley during a joint  Derry-Buncrana trade delegation to the American town of New Bedford during St Patrick’s Day week.

Buncrana Quiz Scene

An under-strength Oxymorons (Eithne and Dympna) won a very close competition by the minimum margin from Snow Patrol with the Quarrelsome foursome + One in third place. Sharon Smith joined the Quarrelers but it just goes to show many heads in this situation make hard work. The quizmaster Paddy Corr had a tremendous performance despite lots of detractions from the admiring masses. A get-well wish to Michael McLaughlin of the Oxymorons. We hope to see him fighting fit and back at the quiz soon. The popular quiz continues Thursday at the usual time 9.30pm in O’Flaherty’s Bar.

Sponsored walk

In aid of the Alan Doherty Fund on Sunday, May 18 at 3pm. Leaving Sr Mary Hall, Clonmany via Binion, Tullagh, Rusty Nail and back to the hall for refreshments. A shorter route is also available. Music and Raffle in James Tames at 10.30pm. All cards returned will be entered into a draw. Sponsor cards are available from Eddie on 9376781 or Breege on 9376391. Please support this worthy cause.

Flower Festival

The festival at Loreto House Linsfort Buncrana runs from May 2 – 5 and features world famous florists such as Steve Betts, Karen Sanson, John McDonald, Christine Skipper, Milton Porter, Deborah Richardson, Jane Marsh and Heather Shaw as well as acclaimed Japanese designer Kazihide Egawa. Further information from www.loretoflowerfestival.com or by phoning Michael Doherty on (00 353) 074 93 62204.

Farm safety month

April has been designated Farm Safety Month so all farmers in and around the Buncrana area are asked to be aware of the dangers that exist around them – particularly electric appliances, slurry tanks and potential dangers above and below.

In memory

The late Mick O’Hagan remembered by Kevin McDonald. Anyone who knew Mick realised they had met an exceptional guy. He was always cheerful and ready with a song. He had a great voice, a wonderful smile and always a pleasant word. He was 86 and was one of 14 children raised in a two-room cottage in Old Mountain, Buncrana. Raised with little or nothing, he made it in the world by sheer hard work and talent. I remember him especially for his kindness and craic and for his lovely singing voice. He used to be one of the group that would visit the Nazareth House on Wednesday evenings, along with Frank and Teresa Doherty, Willie Breslin and a few others to entertain the residents of that fine place. He got as much enjoyment from it as it gave others. May he rest in peace and may his family be consoled by having him as their own.

Sympathy Notice

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Manus Grant, Lower Illies, Ballymagan, Buncrana.

Cinema

Monday to Thursday at 8.15pm 10,000 B.C (12a) Matinee Sunday April 20 at 3pm Legend of the Deep (gen) Coming Sat  April 19 for 5 nights The Game Plan     (gen)

Summer Hogmanay Weekend

Last year’s effort in gathering and introducing those of Scottish origin, background or connection in our Parish and beyond was a great success. It’s on again this year on the last weekend in August. We need some more people to help in organising it. There will be a  meeting in the Lake of Shadows on Tuesday April 15 at 8pm.

Swilly Gardening Club

The club will meet on Monday, April 21 at 8pm in the Angling Centre, Jacqueline Doherty, Willow Hill Garden Centre will give advice on summer bedding and how to plant tubs and window boxes. Competition: best potted bulbs or seeds. New m
embers welcome, contact 9361606.

Buncrana Nursing Unit

The unit is looking for active volunteers to provide entertainment for a small group of elderly residents, one evening per week. No special ability required. Contact Maria 074 9320300.

Contractors wanted

Scoil Iosagain’s board of management wishes to invite competent and experienced painting contractors to tender for external painting works proposed to the school. Please note that further instructions and a tender package may be obtained from the parish office from Monday, April 21, tel. 0749361253.

Country Market

The country market will take place on Saturday, April 19 and Saturday, May 3 from 2-3pm in the Church Hall.

Buncrana Youth Club

All-weather 5-a-side football pitches available for hire. Special rates available for April bookings.  Tel. 9361594

Forever Fathers

Next meeting on April 21 at 8pm in the Inishowen Partnership Offices.

Vivid Performances

Presents children s speech & drama workshops, Mondays from 4pm 6pm in Tullyarvan Mill. More information from Emma Porter on 0863601537.

Scoil Iosagain

Wanted, Tesco vouchers, old mobile phones and used ink cartridges.  Many thanks.

Buncrana Senior Citizens Committee

The committee is presently looking for voluntary drivers for meals-on-wheels service. Meals are delivered on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. It takes approximately one and a half hours. Drivers are on an eight week rota system. Please contact Jim 9361666.

Book Sale

In St Mary s Hall, Burt on Saturday, April 19, 11am-5pm and on Sunday, April 20 from 2-5pm. Proceeds in aid of the Oncology Unit in Letterkenny Hospital. Books very welcome, can be collected – contact Kathleen 0749368373.

Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha

Foirmeacha iontrála do Mheán Fomhair ’08 ar fail ón oifig scoile anois, no scairt a chur ar an runaí scoile ar 074 93 61988. Spriocdháta iontrála 25u  Aibreán.

Sympathy

Sympathy is offered to the family and friends of Eunan Hegarty, Bonemaine, Bridgend who sadly passed away recently.

Eunan was a very well known and liked figure around Bridgend and further afield. He was widely known as ‘The TV Man’ and had a great and passionate knowledge of the technological.

Eunan was the reference point for those who had any query or quibble with their television. He greeted everyone with a smile and a hello and was glad to help.

Eunan was 72 years of age and had recently returned from a dream trip to India. His sudden death greatly shocked and saddened the entire community.

The huge crowd who attended his wake and funeral reflected the great esteem in which Eunan was held in the area.

He will be very much missed.

Sympathy is offered to Christine, his brothers Michael, Brendan and Kenneth, his sisters Rosemary, Patricia and Valerie, nieces, nephews, extended family circle and friends.

Anniversary mass

The first anniversary mass for Ciara, Léanne and Shania Dunne, Burt will take place on Sunday, April 20 at 11am in St Aengus’ Church, Burt.

Charity Dance

Grand Charity Dance in aid of Foyle Hospice tonight (Wednesday, April 16) from 10pm –12.30am in An Grianan Hotel, Burt. Music by 3Js. Admission five euro.

Cookery Demonstration

A cookery demonstration by chef Emmet McCourt  on Friday, April 18 at 8pm in Fahan Presbyterian Church Hall, in aid of Church Funds. Admission ten euro.  This includes a cup of tea and a cookery book. All welcome. For information telephone 00447813673874.

Céilí Mór

Céilí Mór in Inch Hall on Friday, April 18 from 10pm – 1am. Music by Martin Duggan. Admission, including supper is five euro. Everyone welcome.

Burt GAA Fundraising Event

Burt GAA Fundraising Event – Who Wants To Be A Thousandaire – on Saturday, April 19 at 8.30pm in An Grianan Hotel, Burt. Tickets fifteen euro available from any club member.

Book Sale

Book Sale in aid of Oncology Unit, Letterkenny Hospital on Saturday, April 19 from 11am – 5pm and Sunday, April 20 from 2– 5pm in St Mary’s Hall, Burt. Books may be collected or left in Grant’s of Moness. Contact Kathleen 9368373.

Fahan Active Retirement Group

Following a very successful initial meeting recently, this dynamic new group are holding a further meeting in the Fowler Hall, Tooban, at 7.30pm on Thursday, April 17. Officers and committee will be elected and a fun evening is guaranteed. Light refreshments will be served. All over 55′s or retired people of any age are welcome.

Enquiries to 087 2360561.

Social Evening

The Foyle and  Donegal Hospices Buncrana Support Group, present a social evening of Entertainment and  Floral Art Exhibits in the Lake of Shadows Hotel, Buncrana on Thursday, April 24 at 8pm. Admission is five euro including a savoury supper. Approximately one hundred displays and various prizes (all donated) will be raffled on the night. Entertainment will be provided by Pauline Saunders, Kathy McCarthy, Stewart Buchanan, James Boyle & Irish Dancing by Aidan & Rachael McGinley, who are all giving their time free of charge. MC on the night will be Nicholas Crossan.

Everyone is very welcome. Please bring a friend and support this worthy cause. Tickets are available from any member of the Buncrana Support Group or pay at the door. Further information from Margaret on 9361114

Carndonagh Notes

Want to end a Hand?

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 have answered yes to any of these questions and have a few hours to spare, please contact Sandra on 086 8117157 at the Donegal Volunteer Centre or register on-line at www.volunteerdonegal.com

The Carndonagh Feis

Syllabus will be available at the end of March. Its cost is three euro. It will be available in Carndonagh in Doherty’s Newsagents in the diamond, its available in Buncrana in Mac’s Book Shop. In Clonmany its available in Centra. It’s available in Moville in McFeely’s and it’s available in Derry in Hendersons’ Book Shop.

Parish News

Week-day mass times

There will be Mass on Monday to Thursday at 10am. Mass on Friday will take place at 8pm and Thursday 10am and on First Friday at 8pm. Confessions will take place on Friday from 7pm – 7.45pm and Saturday 6pm to 6.45pm.

Visitation of Sick

The priest will attend the sick this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at usual times.  If you know someone in your area please let them know the priest will call at usual time.

Anniversary Mass

On Sunday, April 20 at 9am for Willie Doherty (S) Churchtown.

Results of Parish Draw

1^st Prize, 250 euro Patricia Monagle, Priestown, Promoter Breigeen Doherty.  2^nd Prize 125 euro, Mary O’Donnell, Glebe.  Promoter Elizabeth Doherty. 3^rd Prize 65 euro, Oliver McLaughlin, Ballyratton, Promoter Agnes Burke and 4^th Prize 65 euro, Brigid Gallagher, Mullins, Promoter Margaret Crossan. Congratulations to all.

Confirmation

Will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 11am, First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday, May  17, at 11am.

First Holy Communion

Will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 11am.

CE Project.

A place has arisen for a Community Employment office worker with good computer skills, on the Parish Project. Usual Fás conditions apply. Tel 0868381635.

Good as New

In aid of the Methodist Church Hall Fund, is situated behind Mae’s in the Diamond. Come in and pick up a bargain.

Sponsored Walk in Aid of Alan Doherty Fund

On Sunday, May 18 at 3pm leaving St Marys Hall Clonmany via Binnion, Tullagh, Rusty Nail and back to the hall for refreshments, music and raffle in James Tams at 10.30am. All cards returned will be entered into a draw. Also shorter routes available. Cards available from Eddie 93 76781 or Briege 93 76391. Please support this worthy cause.

Yoga classes

Yoga for beginners with Amanda, New course starts April 17 at 8.30pm in Wesley Hall. 45 euro for 6 classes. To enrol ring 074 93 73528 or 086 3022405.

The Carndonagh Active Retirement Group will hold a Tea Day in aid of the Alzheimers Society in the Wesley Hall (basement) on Thursday 1^st May from 10.30am to 4.30pm Please support.

Computer classes

Computer, Internet and email lasses  are on offer in the Wesley Hall on a One to One basis,

Book Sale

Book Sale on Saturday, April 19 for Oncology Unit, Letterkenny Hospital in Burt Hall, 11am-5pm.

Shake, Rattle and Write

At a venue near you! Dancer, Marian Shiels and writer, Patrick Kearney, are collaborating with their art-forms to facilitate a dance, storytelling and creative-writing workshop in Buncrana in May as part of the national Bealtaine Festival. Contact: Patrick Kearney, 9158836, 086 1599068, or email info@patrickkearneywriting.com

Foyle & Donegal Hospices Buncrana

Support Group presents a floral arts exhibition in Lake of Shadows, Buncrana on Thursday, April 24 at 8pm, admission 5 euro, includes supper. Approx 100 displays.  All to be raffled on night. Everyone welcome.

Church-gate collection

The Irish Kidney Association is holding their church-gate collection on the weekend of 19th, 20th  April. Please Give Generously

GAA

The winning numbers in the club mini-lotto were 20, 8, 9, 4 and 18. There was no jackpot winner. The 75 euro went to Patricia Deery, 21 Convent Road, Carn. 30 euro to Denise Smith, Carn Rd. Gleneely. 15 euro to Joe Sweeney, Glenmakee, Carndonagh. B. McLaughlin, 22 Convent Rd. Carndonagh and Paul McGrath, Glenmakee, Carndonagh. The jackpot next week is 1300 euro and the draw will be held in Kelly’s Bar. The club wishes to thank all who support our lotto. The seniors recorded a good away win against Naomh Colmcille on Saturday evening, with conditions difficult overhead and underfoot. In underage Inishowen competition the U/16s were defeated by Malin while our U12s recorded a victory against Malin

Carn FC

Training  times for the youth squads are as follows ; Wednesday U / 8 from 5-6, U / 10 from 6-7, U /12 from 7-8. On Monday girls U / 14 from 5-6 and U / 14 boys from 6-30- 8pm. U / 16′s train on Friday from 5-30 – 7pm. The U / 10 and U / 11 squads have been training hard for their upcoming home and away matches against the Rosario club from Belfast. The first round of games will take place in St Patrick’s Park on Sunday 20th April with a 1pm kick-off and the away games at a later date. The Club’s presentation night has been pencilled in for Friday May 20th. Please keep this date free, there will be more details later.

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

Sponsored Walk for Alan Doherty

There will be a sponsored walk in aid of the Alan Doherty Fund on Sunday, May 18 at 3pm. The walk will be leaving St Mary’s hall, Clonmany and going via Binnion, Tullagh, the Rusty Nail in Crossconnell and back to the hall again where refreshments will be served to all participants. Sponsor cards are available by contacting Eddie on 9376781 or Breege on 9376391. Later that night at 10.30pm there will be music and a raffle in James Tams, Clonmany also in aid of the fund. All sponsor cards returned by that time will be entered into a special draw.

Tiernasligo Parents Association

There will be a meeting in the school on Tuesday, April 15 at 8pm. This meeting is for the parents of children receiving First Holy Communion and Confirmation.

Foyle and Donegal Hospice Social evening

The Foyle & Donegal Hospices Buncrana Support Group, present a social evening of Entertainment & Floral Art Exhibits in the Lake of Shadows Hotel, Buncrana on Thursday, April 24 at 8pm. Admission is 5 euro including a savoury supper. Approximately one hundred displays & various prizes (all donated) will be raffled on the night. Entertainment will be provided by Pauline Saunders, Kathy McCarthy, Stewart Buchanan, James Boyle & Irish Dancing by Aidan & Rachael McGinley, who are all giving their time free of charge. M.C. on the night will be Nicholas Crossan. Everyone is very welcome. Please bring a friend & support this worthy cause. Tickets are available from any member of the Buncrana Support Group or pay at the door. Further information from Margaret on 9361114 

Irish Seniors Open

Accommodation is needed in the Ballyliffin area between Monday, June 16 and Sunday, June 22. Anyone with a suitable house to let in the Ballyliffin area can forward their details to Ballyliffin Golf Club on (074) 93 76119.

Donegal Action for Cancer Care

Donegal Action for Cancer Care invites you to an Interdenominational Service for those affected by cancer. It will take place in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, on Sunday, April 27, at 3pm. It will give people an opportunity to come together to remember their loved ones, to give thanks for healing and to have hope for the future. Everyone is welcome. For more information check on www.dacc.ie

Clan Clonmany

Community Compost Workshop will be help in Clonmany on April 17. Further details on this course are to follow later. There will also be a course in everyday cooking and baking – which will commence on April 24. Fee for this course is 30 euro and pre-booking is essential. Contact 9376193 if you have any questions

Rasheny FC Grand Draw

Our annual presentation dance and draw takes place on Sunday May 4. First prize in the draw is 10,000 euro cash with many other valuable prizes. Amongst the prizes are : a  trip for 2 to Las Vegas; a week for 2 in Portugal;  a 46 inch TV; a year’s membership for 2 at Ballyliffin Lodge and Spa; the hire of a marquee with food supplied for 40 people; a lap top computer; a weekend for 2 in Paris and a mountain bike. Tickets are priced at 130 euro – with a meal for 2 on each ticket.  They are now on sale from committee members.

Resource Centre

Badminton every Tuesday from 6pm to 7pm, badminton is open to all children from age 6 upwards. New members are always welcome.

Keep-fit classes for women every Monday morning from 10 – 11am and Wednesday evenings from 7 – 8.15pm. There is also a keep-fit session for men every Wednesday evening from 8.30 – 9.30pm.

Disco dancing on Wednesday evenings from 5 – 6.30pm. New-comers are always welcome. If you would like more details call Jacinta on 086 3614206.

Clonmany Shamrock’s lotto

The Shamrock’s lotto numbers drawn on April 6 were: 7, 12, 16 and 20. There was no winner of the jackpot which has now risen to €8,900. The winners of 20 euro were: Alex Meehan, New York, Anthony McDaid, Magheramore and Dan Devlin, Tullagh.

Urris Match and Win

The Match and Win jackpot wasn’t claimed last week and the jackpot has now risen to 2,780 euro. The years drawn last week were: 1960, 1964, 1972 and 1975. The winners of 15 euro were:

1.  K. Doherty, Letter

2.  R. McGonigle, Ballyliffin Hotel

3.  Ann McGilloway, Roxtown

4.  Helen Toland, Gaddyduff

5.  Denise Doherty, Roxtown

Tenders Invited

Tenders are invited from interested parties regarding proposed works to be completed at St Mary’s NS Malin Head during July/August 2008. Details available from school during school hours. Closing date for receipt of quotations is Friday, May 2.

Confirmation

Confirmation was conferred on sixth class pupils from the Malin parish on Sunday last April 13 in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay by Bishop Francis Lagan. Children from St. Mary’s NS, Malin Head who received the Sacrament were: Aoife Doherty, Westown; Bridgeen Doherty, Ballygorman; Niamh Stevens, Middletown; Stephanie Glackin, Ballygorman; Linda Coffey, Ballygorman; Aine Doherty, Muckla; and Eamon Hegarty, Westown.  Children from Urblereagh NS were Edel Mc Laughlin, Glengad Mountain; Denise Doherty, Lowerbraghey; James Mullin, Bree; and Niomi McLaughlin, Letterorr.

Hospice Support Group

The Foyle and Donegal Hospices, Buncrana Support Group, present a social evening of Entertainment and Floral Art Exhibits in the Lake of Shadows Hotel, Buncrana on Thursday, April 24 at 8pm.  Admission is 5 euro including a savoury supper.  Approximately one hundred displays and various prizes (all donated) will be raffled on the night.  Entertainment will be provided by Pauline Saunders, Kathy McCarthy, Stewart Buchanan, James Boyle and Irish Dancing by Aidan and Rachael McGinley, who are all giving their time free of charge. MC on the night will be Nicholas Crossan.  Everyone is very welcome. Please bring a friend and support this worthy cause. Tickets are available from any member of the Buncrana Support Group or pay at the door. Further information from Margaret on 9361114

Hydrographic Survey

The Marine Institute will be conducting a hydrographic survey operation off the north coast of Donegal until May 9.

Alzheimer Tea Day

This year Alzheimer Tea Day will be held on Thursday, May 1.  This fundraising provides a lifeline for people with dementia and their families.  Register to host an Alzheimer Tea Day in your area or workplace by calling www.teaday.ie to make a difference.

Accommodation Wanted

Accomodation is required for the Irish Seniors Golf  Open which will be held in Ballyliffin Golf 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.

Sponsored Walk

A Sponsored Walk in aid of the Alan Doherty Fund will be held on Sunday, May 18 at 3pm leaving St. Mary’s Hall, Clonmany via Binion and Tullagh and the Rusty Nail and back to the hall for refreshments.  A shorter route is also available.  Music and raffle in James Tams at 10.30pm. All sponsor cards will be entered into a draw. Sponsorship cards are available from Eddie on 9376781 and Breedge on 9376391

Depression Support Group

For those who experience depression a Support Group meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm in the Nursing Unit, Maginn Avenue, Buncrana.  If needing a listening ear call the Aware helpline on 1890 303 302 or visit www.aware.ie

Carers’ Information

For information for those 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 2770103.

Sports Field Draw

Malin Head Community Sports Committee run a Draw for a weekly prize of 500 euro.  The draw on Saturday, April 12 was held in Farren’s Bar and the lucky winner was Kathleen Logan, Urblereagh, Malin Head, with ticket number 165. Next week’s draw will be held in the Crossroads Inn.

Senior Ladies GAA Training

Training for Senior Ladies is held on every Saturday at 5pm in the GAA Centre, Malin. All ladies welcome.

Whist

The weekly Whist has a new venue.  The Whist, which is held every Monday night at 8pm, will be held in St Mary’s National School, Malin Head while renovations get underway in Malin Head Community Hall. Winners for Monday, April 7 were: 1. John Mc Laughlin, Malin.  2. Colm Kelly, Drim shared with Annie Jo Ward, Coastguard Station.  3. Paddy Mc Laughlin, Backmountain.

Lowest score: Philip Mc Cool, Carndonagh.

Knockout: 1.  John Mc Laughlin, Malin and Annie Hunter, Slieveban. 2. Hannah Hunter, Moss Road and Kelly Anne O’Connor, Slieveban. 

Raffle: 1. John Mc Laughlin, Malin.  2. and  3. Philip Mc Cool, Carndonagh.

Jackpot: John Mc Laughlin, Malin.

Parish Draw

The winners of the Malin Parish Draw for week ended Sunday 13 April are: 200 euro: Kathleen McColgan, Bunn, Glengad; 130 euro: Frankie Doherty, Bree, Malin Head; 65 euro: Mary Margaret Lafferty, Millbrook Terreace, Malin.

Bingo Winners

The winners at Malin Bingo for Sunday, April 13 are: 130 euro: Mary B. Doherty, Lematuder, Glengad; James Mc Mullan, Moville; Seamus Noone, Moville.

65 euro: Mary Doherty, Glengad; Denis Devlin, Clonmany; Rita Bra
dley, Carndonagh.

The Snowball next week is 500 euro on 46 numbers, or 300 euro on 48 numbers.

GAA Lotto

The Malin GAA Lotto Jackpot was not won on Sunday, April 13.  The bonus prize was won by Terence Colhoun, Killian, Malin. The jackpot for next week is 1,200 euro.

GAA Opening

The Grand Opening of the GAA Centre in Malin has been set for Sunday, May 4, the May Bank Holiday weekend.  An Inishowen Select side will play the Donegal senior team in honour of the occasion.

                                                                                      Malin GAA

Function for voluntary workers takes place on Friday, April 25 in the GAA centre, Malin.  Everyone who helped with development is welcome to attend.

Flower Festival

A Place Apart:  International Flower Festival will be hosted at the Loreto House, Linsfort, Buncrana from Friday, May 2 to Monday, May 5, Friday – Sunday 10am – 7pm.  Monday 10am – 5pm. Demonstrations running all through the weekend.  For more details and bookings. Telephone 074 9362204. Admission 10 euro.  Refreshments available.

Volunteers Needed

Inishowen Women’s Outreach would appreciate a couple of hours of your spare time and are seeking volunteers for some of the services it provides: Helpline – Listening Ear – Advocacy – Court Accompaniment – Support Group – Counselling for Women – Counselling for Children – Awareness Raising.  Closing date for next training is March 20. If you are interested please contact us on 074 93 73337 Monday – Friday from 10am.

Would you like to include something in the Malin Head notes?  Contact 9370263 or e-mail inse@eircom.net

Naiscoil Cois Feabhail

If you are interested in sending your child to the Naiscoil in September we have a few remaining places available. Please call into the school to collect a registration from or contact Stephanie on 086 283 6609. If you have a registration form which has not been returned please drop it back as we cannot secure a place fro your child until they are registered and a deposit paid.

Moville Celtic FC

Under age training continues on the same days and times, cost is 2 euro per session. Inishowen League kicks off this coming week. With Moville entering teams in all age groups, under12, 14, 16 and 18. Please return signers to your coach as soon as possible 5 euro to sign. All new players welcome and any help would be appreciated. Under 16 and 18 are to train with the reserves for the next couple of weeks. Any group interested in booking the asto turf pitch from May onwards contact Joe ASAP

Congratulations to Moville Celtic Reserve Team who defeated Clonmany 2–1 in the Reserve League Shield Final. Special mention to John L Coyle who won the man of the match award. Moville Celtic play Redcastle United in The William Grant – West End League Cup Final on Sunday 20the April in The Cahpel Lane Greencastle. Tickets for the match are available at Lynott’s Corner Shop. Please come along and support what should be a cracking local Derby. Kick off at 6pm. 

Monster Quiz

Scoil Eoghain Parents’ Association is having a Monster Quiz on Friday, April 18 in Rosato’s Bar. Everyone Welcome.

Yoga Classes

Yoga Classes continue in St Eugene’s Hall on Wednesday 10.30am and at 7pm. Contact Mary on  086 827 6720

Dinner Dance

Dinner Dance in Caiseal Mara Moville (formerly McNamara’s Hotel ) Staff and Customers of the Former New Park House Hotelon Saturday, June 2. Music by The Cavanagh Bros. Tickets are now available priced 35 euro. Contact Christine on 074 93 82384 (after 7pm) or Suzanne on 074 93 82743 (after 7pm).

Serenity House Active Retirement

Please note change of date. The next meeting will now take place on Wednesday, April 23 at 7.30pm and not April 16. Guest speaker will be Billy Hazlette Fire Officer with HSE West who will give a talk on fire safety

Certificate in Preparatory Studies

Do you feel you missed out on education when you were younger? Are you interested in returning to education? This is your chance. The Certificate in Preparatory Studies will be commencing at Serenity House. This is a one-year full-time course specially designed for mature students returning to education who would ultimately continue to third level. This is a nationally accredited Foundation Certificate which will open doors to Higher Education anywhere in Ireland. Contact Serenity House at 074 9382945 or by e mail at serenityhouse@eircom.net for further information.

By Teresa McDaid

teresabreege@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks

Albert Doherty would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that supported the recent fundraising concert in aid of David Nixon’s 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 to those that helped on the night providing entertainment, food, auctioneering and for the use of the Greenbank Hall. Many thanks to all.

Yoga

An eight-week yoga class starting on Wednesday, April 9 in St Eugenes Hall Moville. Morning sessions will begin at 10.30am and evening sessions begin at 7pm. Charge is 60 euro.  Everyone welcome. For more information contact Mary 0868276720.

Kids Yoga

There will be a yoga class for kids in the Moville FC Cubhouse, Cooley Road Moville. Classes from 6-6.50pm.

Mens Yoga:

Mens yoga classes in the Moville FC clubhouse, Cooley road at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome not just footballers. For more information contact Gearldine on 0879455397.

Football

Next Sunday evening will see Redcastle United. face Moville Celtic in the final of the League Cup at Greencastle. If you are going to the match please make sure you buy your ticket from the club rather than paying at the gate, as the club have a lot of tickets to sell for this match. This Final is a re-run of the Fr. O’Gara cup final from 15 years ago when Redcastle emerged victorious by one goal to nil. It will be nice to see as many players from that double winning team of 1993 as possible at the game that evening. No doubt everyone will still have fond memories of that match to share and chat about.  Two of the main talking points will most likely be the fantastic 35^th minute goal that all 3 officials missed go through the hole in the net, as well as the Ronaldo like upending of our striker in the box that led to the winning penalty.

The underage season is now up and running, probably a month too early for most pitches in the Peninsula. Parents please make sure you know when training sessions and matches begin and end in order to ensure all players are dropped off and picked up on time. If any player still has not registered then please do so before the season begins. There are ticket sheets available for any underage player who wants to sell them in order help pay for the purchase of club tops. Ask at the club, and ensure you return the monies before you order your top.

Notes Anyone who would like to put anything into the Redcastle notes please conatct  074 9382374 thank you.

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; 1^st Vera Deeny, Terawee, Gleneely, 2^nd John Duffy, Derry, 3^rd 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 1^st Vera Deeny, Terrawee, 2^nd Mickey Mc Cormick, Moville, 3^rd 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 2^nd and 4^th 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.

Tenders Invited

Tenders are invited from interested parties regarding proposed works to be completed at St Mary’s NS Malin Head during July/August 2008. Details available from school during school hours. Closing date for receipt of quotations is Friday, May 2.

Confirmation

Confirmation was conferred on sixth class pupils from the Malin parish on Sunday last April 13 in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay by Bishop Francis Lagan. Children from St. Mary’s NS, Malin Head who received the Sacrament were: Aoife Doherty, Westown; Bridgeen Doherty, Ballygorman; Niamh Stevens, Middletown; Stephanie Glackin, Ballygorman; Linda Coffey, Ballygorman; Aine Doherty, Muckla; and Eamon Hegarty, Westown.  Children from Urblereagh NS were Edel Mc Laughlin, Glengad Mountain; Denise Doherty, Lowerbraghey; James Mullin, Bree; and Niomi McLaughlin, Letterorr.

Hospice Support Group

The Foyle and Donegal Hospices, Buncrana Support Group, present a social evening of Entertainment and Floral Art Exhibits in the Lake of Shadows Hotel, Buncrana on Thursday, April 24 at 8pm.  Admission is 5 euro including a savoury supper.  Approximately one hundred displays and various prizes (all donated) will be raffled on the night.  Entertainment will be provided by Pauline Saunders, Kathy McCarthy, Stewart Buchanan, James Boyle and Irish Dancing by Aidan and Rachael McGinley, who are all giving their time free of charge. MC on the night will be Nicholas Crossan.  Everyone is very welcome. Please bring a friend and support this worthy cause. Tickets are available from any member of the Buncrana Support Group or pay at the door. Further information from Margaret on 9361114

Hydrographic Survey

The Marine Institute will be conducting a hydrographic survey operation off the north coast of Donegal until May 9.

Alzheimer Tea Day

This year Alzheimer Tea Day will be held on Thursday, May 1.  This fundraising provides a lifeline for people with dementia and their families.  Register to host an Alzheimer Tea Day in your area or workplace by calling www.teaday.ie to make a difference.

Accommodation Wanted

Accomodation is required for the Irish Seniors Golf  Open which will be held in Ballyliffin Golf 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.

Sponsored Walk

A Sponsored Walk in aid of the Alan Doherty Fund will be held on Sunday, May 18 at 3pm leaving St. Mary’s Hall, Clonmany via Binion and Tullagh and the Rusty Nail and back to the hall for refreshments.  A shorter route is also available.  Music and raffle in James Tams at 10.30pm. All sponsor cards will be entered into a draw. Sponsorship cards are available from Eddie on 9376781 and Breedge on 9376391

Depression Support Group

For those who experience depression a Support Group meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm in the Nursing Unit, Maginn Avenue, Buncrana.  If needing a listening ear call the Aware helpline on 1890 303 302 or visit www.aware.ie

Carers’ Information

For information for those 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 2770103.

Sports Field Draw

Malin Head Community Sports Committee run a Draw for a weekly prize of 500 euro.  The draw on Saturday, April 12 was held in Farren’s Bar and the lucky winner was Kathleen Logan, Urblereagh, Malin Head, with ticket number 165. Next week’s draw will be held in the Crossroads Inn.

Senior Ladies GAA Training

Training for Senior Ladies is held on every Saturday at 5pm in the GAA Centre, Malin. All ladies welcome.

Whist

The weekly Whist has a new venue.  The Whist, which is held every Monday night at 8pm, will be held in St Mary’s National School, Malin Head while renovations get underway in Malin Head Community Hall. Winners for Monday, April 7 were: 1. John Mc Laughlin, Malin.  2. Colm Kelly, Drim shared with Annie Jo Ward, Coastguard Station.  3. Paddy Mc Laughlin, Backmountain.

Lowest score: Philip Mc Cool, Carndonagh.

Knockout: 1.  John Mc Laughlin, Malin and Annie Hunter, Slieveban. 2. Hannah Hunter, Moss Road and Kelly Anne O’Connor, Slieveban. 

Raffle: 1. John Mc Laughlin, Malin.  2. and  3. Philip Mc Cool, Carndonagh.

Jackpot: John Mc Laughlin, Malin.

Parish Draw

The winners of the Malin Parish Draw for week ended Sunday 13 April are: 200 euro: Kathleen McColgan, Bunn, Glengad; 130 euro: Frankie Doherty, Bree, Malin Head; 65 euro: Mary Margaret Lafferty, Millbrook Terreace, Malin.

Bingo Winners

The winners at Malin Bingo for Sunday, April 13 are: 130 euro: Mary B. Doherty, Lematuder, Glengad; James Mc Mullan, Moville; Seamus Noone, Moville.

65 euro: Mary Doherty, Glengad; Denis Devlin, Clonmany; Rita Bra
dley, Carndonagh.

The Snowball next week is 500 euro on 46 numbers, or 300 euro on 48 numbers.

GAA Lotto

The Malin GAA Lotto Jackpot was not won on Sunday, April 13.  The bonus prize was won by Terence Colhoun, Killian, Malin. The jackpot for next week is 1,200 euro.

GAA Opening

The Grand Opening of the GAA Centre in Malin has been set for Sunday, May 4, the May Bank Holiday weekend.  An Inishowen Select side will play the Donegal senior team in honour of the occasion.

                                                                                      Malin GAA

Function for voluntary workers takes place on Friday, April 25 in the GAA centre, Malin.  Everyone who helped with development is welcome to attend.

Flower Festival

A Place Apart:  International Flower Festival will be hosted at the Loreto House, Linsfort, Buncrana from Friday, May 2 to Monday, May 5, Friday – Sunday 10am – 7pm.  Monday 10am – 5pm. Demonstrations running all through the weekend.  For more details and bookings. Telephone 074 9362204. Admission 10 euro.  Refreshments available.

Volunteers Needed

Inishowen Women’s Outreach would appreciate a couple of hours of your spare time and are seeking volunteers for some of the services it provides: Helpline – Listening Ear – Advocacy – Court Accompaniment – Support Group – Counselling for Women – Counselling for Children – Awareness Raising.  Closing date for next training is March 20. If you are interested please contact us on 074 93 73337 Monday – Friday from 10am.

Would you like to include something in the Malin Head notes?  Contact 9370263 or e-mail inse@eircom.net

By Pat Cronin

carrowmenaghschool@yahoo.co.uk

Grand Draw

Last few weeks to Grand Draw. Carrowmenagh FC have tickets out for their first Grand Draw ever. Prizes: first prize – Mitsubishi Colt; second prize – 2,000 euro cash; third prize – two nights in one of Donegal’s top hotels, Harvey’s Point, and 12other fabulous prizes. Tickets are  20 euro each or three for 50 euro. Contact John McLaughlin (Twin), Club secretary – 086 8060348 / 9381150 or any other Club or committee member. Draw takes place 4 May.

Sponsored walk

Is being organised in aid of St Luke’s Hospital, Dublin and the Day Care Unit of the Oncology Ward in Letterkenny General Hospital. The walk will take place from Culdaff to Malin Via McSheffrey’s Bridge on May 18 at 2pm. All welcome to take part. For sponsor cards Tel 074 9379166.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

Annual tea day on Thursday 1 May. if you would like to hold a tea day in your home, work place or group, Visit www.teaday.ie to make a difference.

Teach programme

Inishowen Development Partnership is currently recruiting participants who have previously completed the Teach programme and give them the opportunity to complete Fetac Level 4 Computer Applications from the comfort of their own homes. If you are interested in participating in this exciting course then contact Tutor Sinead McDaid on 086 8216306 or 9362218. It will be the first come, first served basis.

Lotto Draw

Carrowmenagh FC Lotto numbers drawn on April were 3, 16, 19 and 20. There was no jackpot winner. Winners of 20euro were Margaret Gill, Carrowmenagh; Dan McFeely Carrowmenagh; Mick Crumlish, Mossey Glen; Ashling Gill, Clonmany; Mary McDermott Kildra.

Golden Goal Draw

The winner of the Glen Resident’s Group Golden Goal draw was Mary Crumlish on ticket number 42 with a prize of 40 euro.

Computer Classes

Computer 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.

Caring for Elderly

If you would like more information regarding entitlements, respite support groups and other services Diane Donnelly will be holding a number of information Drop in Clinics in the Community Hospitals. Last Monday of every month, from 12-2pm and in the Carndonagh Community Hospital last Tuesday of every Month in the Buncrana Community Hospital. Any queries please contact Diane on 087 2770103.

Notes

If you would like to have anything included in the Tremone Notes please telephone 93 67251 with the details or e-mail them to carrowmenaghschool@yahoo.co.uk no later than 9.30 am on Friday.