Hydrographic Survey
The Marine Institute will be conducting a hydrographic survey operation off the north coast of Donegal between April 10 and May 9. The Celtic Voyager is expected to survey from Dunmore Head westwards to Malin Head. It will operated from the 10m contour to the 30m limit, which includes the area around Inistrahull Island. It is then planned to move around Malin Head into Trawbreaga Bay and continue hydrographic survey operations there. This work is being carried out under the European-funded Joint Irish Bathymetric Survey programme. The data obtained will be used to update the navigational charts and, once ratified, be available via the web. For additional information contact the Marine Institute on 091 387200.
Diabetes Meeting
A meeting of the Inishowen Diabetes Support Group will take place on Wednesday 9 April in Carndonagh Community Hospital at 8pm. A dietician whose specialty is diabetes will be present.
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 16 June and Sunday 22 June should forward details to Ballyliffin Golf Club on 93 76119.
Golf Youth Academy
Registration day for young golfers is Saturday next, April 12 at 4pm. All Ballyliffin Golf Club Juniors & juveniles welcome.
Malin IFA
The annual Malin IFA dance was held in the Malin Hotel on Saturday, March 15. Proceeds this year were in aid of Self Help Development International, an Irish charity which helps farmers in developing countries, and a total of €979.49 was raised. A minute’s silence was held on the night in memory of Danny and Francis McDaid of Glengad.
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. The draw on Saturday 5 April was held in the Crossroads Inn and the lucky winner was Paul Doherty, B.D., Carnmalin, Malin Head, with ticket number 169. Next week’s draw will be held in Farrens’ Bar.
Confirmation
Confirmation will be conferred on sixth class pupils in the Malin parish on Sunday next, April 13, at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay.
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 31 March were: 1. Philip Mc Cool, Carndonagh. 2. Gretta Coyle, Buncrana. 3. Annie Hunter, Slieveban.
Lowest score: Seamus Coyle, Buncrana.
Knockout: 1. Cathleen O’Connor, Slieveban, and Kelly Anne O’ Connor, Slieveban. 2. Paddy Mc Laughlin, Blackmountain and Hannah Hunter, Moss Road.
Raffle: 1. Seamus Coyle, Buncrana. 2. Nell Gallagher, Middletown. 3. Philip Mc Cool, Carndonagh.
Parish Draw
The winners of the Malin Parish Draw for week ended Sunday 6 April are:
1. 200 euro: Carmel Kelly, Glentoskert, Glengad.
2. 130 euro: Anna Mc Callion, Francistown, Malin.
3. 65 euro: Charlie Mc Devitt, Glengad Mountain.
Bingo Winners
The winners at Malin Bingo for Sunday 6 April are:
130 euro: Mary Farren, Templemoyle, Malin; Sheila Mc Clay, Glengad; Agnes Kavanagh, Moville.
65 euro: Annie Crumlish, Moville; Annie Mc Callion, Carndonagh; Mary Barr, Moville.
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 6 April. The bonus prize was won by Pat Doherty, (Babby), Slieveban, Malin Head. The Jackpot for next week is 1,150 euro.
Ballymena N.S. Silver Circle
1. Laura Farren, Glentoskert, Glengad.
2. Brianna and Lochlainn Mc Daid, Bunn, Glengad.
3. Brigid Mc Laughlin, Ballymena, Glengad.
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.
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
