Tenders Invited
Tenders are invited from interested parties regarding proposed works to be completed at St Mary’s NS Malin Head during July/August 2008. Details available from school during school hours. Closing date for receipt of quotations is Friday, May 2.
Confirmation
Confirmation was conferred on sixth class pupils from the Malin parish on Sunday last April 13 in St Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay by Bishop Francis Lagan. Children from St. Mary’s NS, Malin Head who received the Sacrament were: Aoife Doherty, Westown; Bridgeen Doherty, Ballygorman; Niamh Stevens, Middletown; Stephanie Glackin, Ballygorman; Linda Coffey, Ballygorman; Aine Doherty, Muckla; and Eamon Hegarty, Westown. Children from Urblereagh NS were Edel Mc Laughlin, Glengad Mountain; Denise Doherty, Lowerbraghey; James Mullin, Bree; and Niomi McLaughlin, Letterorr.
Hospice Support Group
The Foyle and 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 one hundred displays and various prizes (all donated) will be raffled on the night. Entertainment will be provided by Pauline Saunders, Kathy McCarthy, Stewart Buchanan, James Boyle and Irish Dancing by Aidan and 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 and support this worthy cause. Tickets are available from any member of the Buncrana Support Group or pay at the door. Further information from Margaret on 9361114
Hydrographic Survey
The Marine Institute will be conducting a hydrographic survey operation off the north coast of Donegal until May 9.
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, June 16 and Sunday, June 22 should forward details to Ballyliffin Golf Club on 93 76119.
Sponsored Walk
A Sponsored Walk in aid of the Alan Doherty Fund will be held on Sunday, May 18 at 3pm leaving St. Mary’s Hall, Clonmany via Binion and Tullagh and the Rusty Nail and back to the hall for refreshments. A shorter route is also available. Music and raffle in James Tams at 10.30pm. All sponsor cards will be entered into a draw. Sponsorship cards are available from Eddie on 9376781 and Breedge on 9376391
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 euro. The draw on Saturday, April 12 was held in Farren’s Bar and the lucky winner was Kathleen Logan, Urblereagh, Malin Head, with ticket number 165. Next week’s draw will be held in the Crossroads Inn.
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, April 7 were: 1. John Mc Laughlin, Malin. 2. Colm Kelly, Drim shared with Annie Jo Ward, Coastguard Station. 3. Paddy Mc Laughlin, Backmountain.
Lowest score: Philip Mc Cool, Carndonagh.
Knockout: 1. John Mc Laughlin, Malin and Annie Hunter, Slieveban. 2. Hannah Hunter, Moss Road and Kelly Anne O’Connor, Slieveban.
Raffle: 1. John Mc Laughlin, Malin. 2. and 3. Philip Mc Cool, Carndonagh.
Jackpot: John Mc Laughlin, Malin.
Parish Draw
The winners of the Malin Parish Draw for week ended Sunday 13 April are: 200 euro: Kathleen McColgan, Bunn, Glengad; 130 euro: Frankie Doherty, Bree, Malin Head; 65 euro: Mary Margaret Lafferty, Millbrook Terreace, Malin.
Bingo Winners
The winners at Malin Bingo for Sunday, April 13 are: 130 euro: Mary B. Doherty, Lematuder, Glengad; James Mc Mullan, Moville; Seamus Noone, Moville.
65 euro: Mary Doherty, Glengad; Denis Devlin, Clonmany; Rita Bradley, Carndonagh.
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, April 13. The bonus prize was won by Terence Colhoun, Killian, Malin. The jackpot for next week is 1,200 euro.
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.
Malin GAA
Function for voluntary workers takes place on Friday, April 25 in the GAA centre, Malin. Everyone who helped with development is welcome to attend.
Flower Festival
A Place Apart: International Flower Festival will be hosted at the Loreto House, Linsfort, Buncrana from Friday, May 2 to Monday, May 5, Friday – Sunday 10am – 7pm. Monday 10am – 5pm. Demonstrations running all through the weekend. For more details and bookings. Telephone 074 9362204. Admission 10 euro. Refreshments available.
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
