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.