Cancer Care meeting

A well-attended meeting of the North Inishowen Branch of Donegal Action for Cancer Care (DACC) took place in Wesley Hall on February 26. Mickey McClure, chairperson, extended sympathy to members Margaret and Christine Farren on the death of Joe Deery. Rita Kelly, treasurer, acknowledged a donation of 1,270 euro to DACC from the Devlin family, Kedycara, Culdaff, who ran a darts tournament in memory of Maureen Devlin. Liam Doherty (White) is organising a Golf Classic in Ballyliffin Golf Club on May 31, in aid of DACC and other cancer charities. The next local DACC meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 1 in Wesley Hall at 7.30pm. We encourage members of the public to join our Branch and get behind our efforts to secure better cancer services for the people of Donegal.

 

Tidy Town

Carndonagh Tidy Town Association will meet in Mickey McClures, Bridge Street on Tuesday,  April 1, at 8.30pm. We once again appeal to the residents of Carndonagh to come along to lend support. Many hands make light work!

 

Inishowen Gardening Club

The Garden Gang from Letterkenny will present their talk – A Little Bit of Everything – at the next meeting on Monday, March 31 at 8pm in the Wesley Hall, Carndonagh. Everyone welcome to attend.

 

Spanish students

An Information Evening for those interested in hosting Spanish students this summer (July, August, September) will take place in the girls’ school, Carndonagh (opposite hospital) between 8–9pm on Tuesday, April 1. All types of families are eligible to apply. Most students will attend school daily in Carndonagh. If you feel you might be interested, please call into the meeting or call 9374938 for further information.

 

Parish news

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Francis and Danny McDaid, Glengad who dies tried off Inishowen Head two weeks ago. May they rest in peace. Parochial House 9374104.

 

Mass times

Easter week mass times – there will be no mass on Wednesday of this week. Mass on Thursday is at 10am and on Friday at 8pm.  Confessions will take place on Friday from 7 – 7.45pm and Saturday 6 to 6.45pm.

 

Trócaire boxes

If you still have your Trócaire box, you are asked to change the contents of your box into notes and bring it to the church, there will be a box at the altar for your donations.

 

Mission Stamp Appeal

They will have a box at the front door of the Church of the Sacred Heart this week.  Please bring your used postage stamps.

 

Anniversary mass 

Saturday, March 29 at 7pm – month’s mind mass for Marcus McLucas, Ardcolgan, and Sunday, March 30 at 9am, a month’s mind mass for Patrick J. Galbraith, Lifford.

 

Results of Parish Draw

1^st Prize 250 euro Martha McElhinney, Fodden, Promoter Eileen Callaghan. 2^nd Prize 125 euro, Mary E McDaid, Carrowreagh Promoter Mary  B Doherty. 3^rd Prize 65 euro, Rita Farren, Derry Road Promoter Rose Mary McClure and 4^th Prize 65 euro, Michael Noone, Carrowreagh, Promoter Marie Doherty. Congratulations to all.

 

School registrations

St Patrick’s Girls’ NS – enrolment forms now available from the school. Call 9374412 or email carndonaghgirls@eircom.net asap. Craigtown NS –

Registration forms now available for children due to start school in September. Please call to the school or telephone 9374022 Completed forms should be returned to school by Friday, April 4.

Carndonagh Little Acorns Montessori playschool

enrolment forms now available for new opening in September 2008. Specialised Montessori learning curriculum including weekly Spanish language teacher and indoor and outdoor gardening activities with skilled gardener. Snacks and lunch provided by playschool. Each child’s menu is chosen by parents or guardian. Phone Jennifer on 074 9322414 or Sarah on 074 9374096, or email littleacorns101@hotmail.com.

 

Junior disco

For Under 15s in Tul na ri on Friday March 28 from 9 – 11pm. Admission 5 euro. All proceeds towards Sheila Doherty (Susie) Moville Road, Carndonagh, trip to Ghana in 2008. While there, Sheila will be teaching in the Ghanaian schools and visiting the local orphanages. Your support is appreciated

 

Good as New

This is in aid of the Methodist church hall fund, is situated behind Mae’s in the Diamond. Come in and pick up a bargain.

 

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

This is a lifeline for people with dementia and their families. Make this the “biggest brew” ever by registering to host a party in your home or work place on Thursday, May 1. Visit www.teaday.ie to make a difference.

 

Computer and internet classes

These are on offer in the Wesley Hall on a one-to-one basis, Card making classes commence on April 16 there are two places remaining.  To book or for further information or to book tel 93 29680.

 

GAA news

Congratulations to Gretta Baxter, Carrick Brae, Carn who won the 2,800-euro jackpot this week in the club lotto. The winning numbers were 4, 24, 12, and 10. The jackpot this week is 1,000 euro and the draw will take place in the Sportsmans on Wednesday night. Club membership is due by March 31. Fees can be paid to any member of the committee. Remember only members can obtain tickets for Donegal games etc. On Sunday next March 30 the Senior and Reserve teams will play Milford in Pairc Uí Dhochartaigh.

 

Carn FC

Workers did well to get their pitch into such fine condition for their Credit Union Cup tie against Illies on St Patrick’s Day after the recent heavy rain. In fact the weather was so good on the day that a good crowd turned out to see a tight game that went into extra time after ending 0-0, and on to penalties where the home side lost out by four goals to three. Carn certainly created the best chances during the coarse of the game but unfortunately failed to convert any of them. The reserves again had their match called off, as the pitch could not have withstood two matches on the same day. There is still a shortage of helpers for the U/8 and U/10 training on Wednesday evenings from 5pm to 6pm and 6pm to 7pm. With the likely increase in numbers, it is vital to have more help with super vision or some children may have to be turned away. Any parent who can give one hour, if only occasionally, please contact any youth committee member and help out with the great work going on in St Patrick’s Park. The Youth League will commence on April 14. The U/16 training started on Good Friday at 5.30pm. Please bring boots and runners. Niall McLaughlin was the recent winner in the First Score.

 

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