Pilgrimage to Malin Well
The Annual Pilgrimage to the ruined Church and Grotto at Malin Well will take place on Sunday, May 11, leaving the Star of the Sea Church, Malin Head at 3pm. A mini bus will be provided for those who have difficulty walking.
Death
The death has occurred at Carndonagh District Hospital after a short illness of Mick Quigley, Lowertown, Malin. The large number of people who called to his wake at his sister Kathleen’s home at Ballylannon, Malin to offer their sympathy and attended his funeral reflected the high esteem in which he was held. He was a quiet good natured man who had a great love of music and gardening. His Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr Brian Brady. Hymns were sung by Danny McCarron and the Lessons were read by his nieces Irene and Margaret. Prayers of the Faithful were read by his nephew Sean and his grandniece Aoibheann and grand-nephew Ronan. Offertory Gifts were brought to the altar by his grand-nieces Caoimhe and Shauna and his grand-nephew Oran. Deepest sympathy is extended to his sister Kathleen, his brother Wully (New York), to his nieces Irene, Margaret and Patricia and nephews Sean and Kevin and all his grand-nieces and grand-nephews and his friends.
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 2 May.
Red Cross AGM
The Malin Head Red Cross Branch will hold the Annual General Meeting in the Health Centre in Bree on Thursday April 24 at 8pm.
Vacancy for Parish Sacristan
A vacancy has arisen at St.Mary’s Church, Lagg. Applications may be made to either Fr Brian / Fr Brendan on or before Friday, April 25. Thanks is expressed to Christine Stewart for her years of service to the parish.
CCS School Reunion
Did you start C.C.S. in 1993? Did you sit the Leaving Cert in 1998? If so, there is a ten year reunion planned for Sunday May 4 in the Ballyliffen Hotel. Tickets are €25 for Dinner, Band and Disco and are on sale in Valu-Clean (Buncrana, Carndonagh and Moville) and Norris’ Shop, Moville. Tickets to be bought by 27th April. All proceeds to charity.
Fashion and Beauty
A fabulous fashion and beauty night will be held in the Ballyliffin 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.
Pobal Information Evening
Inishowen Development Partnership is hosting an information evening on the Community Services Programme application process in the Colgan Hall, Tuesday, April 29 at 7.30pm. Kevin Moran from Pobal will be giving an overview of the programme on the night. For further details contact Susan Shorten on 074 93 22218.
Gardening Meeting
The Inishowen Gardening Club monthly talk will be held on Monday, April 28 in the Wesley Hall, Carndonagh at 8pm. The topic is rockery design and it will be given by Gordon Toner. All are welcome.
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
DACC Prayer Service
Donegal Action for Cancer Care invites you to an Interdenominational Service for those affected by cancer. It 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 give thanks for healing and to have hope for the future. All welcome. www.dacc.ie. A bus will leave Carndonagh at 1.30pm. Call Rita 086 6028993.
Hydrographic Survey
The Marine Institute will be conducting a hydrographic survey operation off the north coast of Donegal between April 10 and May 9, mapping the seabed from Inishowen Head to Tory Island. The Celtic Voyager commenced working from Inishowen Head to Culdaff and Inistrahull. Over the last week the vessel was to be seen working between Killourt Bay and Tullagh Point. Information collated will be published online in June.
Alzheimer Tea Day
This year Alzheimer’s 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. The Carndonagh Active Retirement Group will hold a Tea Day in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society in the Wesley Hall Basement on Thursday, May 1 from 10.30am. to 4.30pm.
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.
Sponsored Walk
A Sponsored Walk in aid of the Alan Doherty Fund will be held on Sunday 18 May 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
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 19 April was held in the Crossroads Inn and the lucky winner was Johnny Mc Dermott, Glengad, with ticket number 193. Next week’s draw will be held in Farrens’ Bar.
Carndonagh Feis
The Carndonagh Feis will be held this year on Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 of June. The Feis Syllabus will be sent out to all the local schools and the closing date for entries will be Friday, May 2 and could all cups/shields be returned on or by that day to Karen Mc Laughlin Malin Road, Carndonagh 087 2987370 (200 yards down the Malin Road from the roundabout on left hand side with red front door.)
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. Whist is held every Monday night at 8pm in St Mary’s National School, Malin Head while renovations get underway in Malin Head Community Hall.
Parish Draw
The winners of the Malin Parish Draw for week ended Sunday 20 April are: 1. 200 euro : Marian Kelly, Drumcarbit, Malin; 2. 130 euro: Pearl Doherty, Ballynahona, Glengad. 3. 65 euro: Maureen Hegarty,Drumcarbit, Malin.
Bingo Winners
The winners at Malin Bingo for Sunday, April 20 are:
130 euro: Rose Mc Laughlin, Isle of Doagh; Tommy Doherty, Redcastle; Anna McConologue, Clonmany.
65 euro: Anna Crumlish, 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, April 20. The bonus prize was won by Fergal Hunter, Moss Road, Malin Head. The Jackpot for next week is 1,250 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 GAA 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 -5.pm. Demonstrations running all through the weekend. For more details and bookings. Telephone 074 9362204. Admission 10 euro. Refreshments available.
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