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 members 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.
