Does Cancer Affect You?
Donegal Action for Cancer Care invites you to an Interdenominational Service for those affected by Cancer, which will take place in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny on Sunday, April 27 at 3pm. It will give people an opportunity to come together to remember their loved ones, to five thanks for healing and to have hope for the future. All welcome. www.dacc.ie A bus will leave Carndonagh at 1.30pm. Booking essential. Call Rita 086 6028993.
Gardening Club
The monthly Inishowen Gardening Club talk will be held on Monday, April 28, in Wesley Hall, Carndonagh at 8pm. The topic is rockery design and it will be given by Gordon Toner. All welcome.
Social evening
The Foyle & Donegal Hospices Buncrana Support Group presents a social evening of Entertainment & 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 & various prizes (all donated) will be raffled on the night. Entertainment will be provided by Pauline Saunders, Kathy McCarthy, Stewart Buchanan, James Boyle & Irish Dancing by Aidan & Rachael McGinley, who are all giving their time free of charge. M.C. on the night will be Nicholas Crossan. Everyone is very welcome. Please bring a friend & 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
Carndonagh Parish CE Project.
A place has arisen for a Community Employment office worker with good computer skills, on the Parish Project. Usual FAS conditions apply. Tel 0868381635.
Good as New
In aid of the Methodist Church Hall Fund, is situated behind Mae’s in the Diamond. Come in and pick up a bargain.
Radio station agm
The AGM of Inishowen Community Radio will take place on Thursday May 8 at 7.30pm in the IDP offices (formerly the IRDL) in Pound Street Carndonagh. All are welcome.
Sponsored walk
There will be a sponsored walk in Aid of Alan Doherty Fund on Sunday May 18 at 3pm Leaving St Mary’s Hall Clonmany via Binnion, Tullagh, Rusty Nail and back to the hall for refreshments, music and raffle in James Tams at 10.30pm. All cards returned will be entered into a draw. Also shorter routes available. Cards available from Eddie 93 76781 or Briege 93 76391. Please support this worthy cause.
Good As New
In aid of the Alzheimer’s Society (Donegal Branch) is open downstairs at Chinese Cafe on Bridge St. Carndonagh. All donations of clothes and bric a brac welcome. Contact ANNA at 087 6292125. Please support this excellent cause and remember those who can’t remember for themselves.
Alzheimer’s Tea Day
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. Call 284-6616 or visit www.teaday.ie to make a difference.
The Carndonagh Active Retirement Group
Will hold a Tea Day in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society downstairs in the Wesley Hall on Thursday May 1, from 10.30am to 4.30pm Please support.
Fashion night
There will be a fabulous fashion and beauty night in the Ballyliffen lodge on Thursday, May 1 at 8pm in aid of Kiddies Corner, Malin Community Playgroup. Jewellery, fashion, shoes, bags, perfume, make-up and those must haves for ladies of all ages. There will be fashion parades throughout the night with a grand makeover finale for three lucky ladies, Tickets available in usual local outlets, playgroup and with all contributors.
Can you trip the light fantastic?
If not why not come along to the Wesley Hall on a Monday night at 8.30pm and learn to dance. Classes recommence this week for eight weeks.
Computer, Internet & email Classes
Do you have problems with any of the above? If so come along to the Wesley Hall on a One to One basis and banish these demons forever. For further information tel 9329680 between 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday.
First Aid
Intermediate First Aid will commence in the Wesley Hall on Thursday May 15, booking is essential as places are limited. This is a certified course, part funded by the Donegal VEC. and is 60 euro for 8 weeks.
Want to Lend a Hand?
Would you like to make a difference in your local area; get to know people in your community; share your talents and knowledge; develop skills and interest for your c.v.? If you have answered yes to any of these questions and have a few hours to spare, please contact Sandra on 086 8117157 at the Donegal Volunteer Centre or register on-line at www.volunteerdonegal.com
The Care of the Aged groups
In each Parish throughout Inishowen are distribution a limited supply of Lagging Jackets and Low Energy Light Bulbs that they received from Action Inishowen to clients in their areas. Please contact your local Care of the Aged Group if you or someone you know would benefit from these Energy Saving Devices.
Parish News
Parochial House 9374104.
Week day Mass Times There will be Mass on Monday to Thursday at 10am. Mass on Friday will take place at 8pm Confessions will take place on Friday from 7pm – 7.45pm and Saturday 6pm to 6.45pm.
Results of Parish Draw 1st Prize 250 euro Anthony Doherty, Glenmakee, Promoter Breigeen Doherty. 2nd Prize 125 euro, Anne McClure, Gortnacool. Promoter Margaret McLaughlin. 3rd Prize 65 euro, Veronica Harkin, 133 Ard Colgan, Promoter Joy McLaughlin and 4th Prize 65 euro, Seamus Lafferty, Gortlarry, Promoter Mary Lafferty. Congratulations to all.
Confirmation will take place this Saturday, April 26 at 11am, First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday, May 17, at 11am.
First Holy Communion takes place on Saturday, May 17 at 11am.
GAA
The winning numbers in the club mini-lotto were 7, 13,10, 23 and 1. There was no jackpot winner. The 75 euro went to Ruby Doherty(P), Glenmakee, Carndonagh. 30 euro to Ruby McCandless, Gleneely. 15 euro to Shane Donaghey, Tulnaree, Carndonagh. Shaun Bradley, 3 Ard Colgan, Carndonagh and Robert Walsh, Ballyliffen. The jackpot next week is 1400 euro and the draw will be held in Packie Farrens. In senior football both the reserves and seniors defeated Robert Emmetts in two hard fought games. Congratulations to the U/14 hurlers who recorded a good victory against McCumhaills.
If you have information you wish to have included in these notes please telephone 9374725 or email the above address before 8pm on Thursday evening.
