February 20th, 2008

Taughboyne ICA

Taughboyne ICA had Brendan Farren as a guest speaker in February. He demostrated the art of basket-making and described how he had learnt the craft from an elderly man. He is now trying to revive what had been a dying technique. He grows his own willow and had a lovely display of the various natural colours and different types of baskets such as fishermans, donkey creels, picnic hampers etc. Members enjoyed his talk very much and felt inspired to attempt to learn the skill in the future.

Birth

Congratulations to Paul and Karen Callaghan, Woodthrope on the birth of their baby boy.

Coyle’s Golf Society

Coyle’s golf society had their outing to Castlerock on Sunday 17. Winners were: 1st Barry Farmer (38pts) 2nd Ricky Wylie (35pts) 3rd Sean Crawford (34pts) 1st nine, Jim Mooney (19pts) 2nd nine, Lawrence Doherty (16pts) Nearest the pin, Jim Mooney. Thanks to Duffy Express for sponsoring the outing.

Presentation

Colm Grant and son Rory, Burnfoot presented a defibrillator to Dympna Whoriskey and Lizzie Doherty who received it on behalf of the community. The Grant family, Dympna and friends raised funds for defibrillators after the sudden death of Mrs Grant. There is a course now being run in the area to train up teams on the use of it. It will be a very worthwhile piece of equipment and thanks to everyone concerned for giving it to the community.

Baptismal Ceremony

There will be a thanksgiving blessing c eremony for babies baptised last year (2007) in the Church of All Saints on Sunday 24 at 3pm. here was a total of 29 infants.

Wedding

The beautiful wedding of Michelle Callaghan and Gareth McClean took place in the Church of All Saints on Thursday, February 14. The bride was given away by her father Eamon. Bridesmaids were Geraldine Callaghan, Margaret McCallion and Mary Kelly sisters of the bride. Best man was Johnny Tinney, groomsmen were Allister McNair and Stephen McConnell. Flowergirls were, Alisha Callaghan and Niamh Kelly nieces of the bride. The happy couple, family and friends enjoyed a lovely reception in Kee’s Hotel, Stranorlar. The couple are currently on honeymoon in America.

Gardening classes

The Courtyard Garden Centre is now taking names for their next batch of gardening classes. This seven-week course is specially designed for beginner to intermediate gardeners. Call Gareth on 074 9108958 for more details.