First Anniversary Mass for PJ Doherty, Finton, Malin Street on Saturday 24th at 7pm.
Blessing of the Cemetery will take place on Sunday 6th July at 3pm
Congratulations to all the Girls and Boys who made their First Holy Communion on Saturday.
Parish Draw
1st Prize 250 euro Mary O’Donnell, Glebe, promoter Elizabeth Doherty; 2nd Prize 125 euro, Bridie Doherty (O) Churchtown, Patricia McLaughlin; 3rd Prize 65 euro Sadie Doherty, Craignahorna, Breegeen Doherty and 4th Prize 65 euro, James and Ann Houton, Benduff, Mary Lafferty.
St. Josephs Young Priests Society
Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will take place on the 28th June. This pilgrimage is open to anyone, you don’t have to be a member to go on the trip. To book ring Esther Porter on 9374566 or 0868475971 or contact any member of the Carndonagh group.
Trip to Carfin in Scotland for St. Peregrine Mass on First Friday, from Thursday 3rd July - Saturday 5th July £160 per person sharing. Includes bus, boat and 2 nights B&B. For further information tel 93 83183.
Engaged? Getting married within the next year? An Engaged encounter Weekend is a recognised form of marriage preparation in is a communication workshop designed for couples preparing for marriage. The weekend in non-residential and will take place in the Thornhill Centre, Derry on 14-15th June. Early booking is advised. For information contact 048 71350612 or 04827638512.
Lourdes Pilgrimage
Derry Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes led by Most Rev. Dr. Francis Lagan, Auxiliary Bishop of Derry, takes place 16 – 21 July. Fare £449. Booking forms available in Parochial House.
The Diocesan will also be taking a youth group, aged 20-35, to experience these days of celebration.
Lough Derg Retreat
One Day Retreat to Lough Derg on Saturday, May 24. Pick up Carndonagh 7am. Clonmany 7.20am, Buncrana Super Valu 8am. Fare includes bus, ferry and two meals and is 45 euro. Tel 07493 76573 to book.
Blowing in the Wind
The pupils of St. Patrick’s Girls’ N.S. under the direction of their teachers and visiting artist, Mhairi Sutherland, have been busy for the past week creating works of art with the theme “Blowing in the Wind”, for an art exhibition which is now on display in Supervalu.
Host Families for Spanish Students due to visit Carndonagh in July are urgently required. Students will attend school daily Monday – Friday and host families will get an allowance of 185 euro per week. If interested please contact Ailish Tully at 93 74938 ASAP
PLC Course in Carndonagh Community School has a few places available in Business Administration with Tourism in the academic year 08/09 (FETAC Level 5). The course consists of modules in Administration, word and text processing, accounting, spreadsheets, databases and communications. Local work placement is included. PLC students may also repeat Leaving Cert Maths, during this course. This course will be of interest to Students with a Leaving Cert who wish to progress to Third level but who have inadequate CAO points, individuals who wish to improve employment chances and Mature student wishing to return to education. For application forms or further information phone the school on 93 74260.
Ballyliffin Golf Club will be running a Child Protection Course on Thursday May 29, 6.30 pm-10.30 pm. Anyone interested please submit your names to Ballyliffin Golf Club office by emailing trisha@ballyliffingolfclub.com or telephone 074 93 76119.
Inishowen Gardening Club Plant Sale will be held on Monday 26th May at 7pm in Wesley Hall, Carndonagh. Come along for some great bargains in plants and garden sundries
Outing to Dunmore House, Carrigans on Sunday, June 8. Bus will leave from the Diamond, Carndonagh at 2pm. For further enquiries or to book your place phone Maura on 93 29651 Competition All the members present at the April meeting were given a Dahlia plant. They will bring in 3 blooms to the September meeting which will be judged by the guest speaker that night.
Alzheimer’s Tea day in the Wesley Hall, proceeds amounted to 1145.50 euro. Thanks to Carndonagh Active Retirement who ran this event and to all the people who supported it.
Fun Day
The Carndonagh Parents Committee are running a “Fun Day” in the Gym on Sunday May 25, from 2- 5 pm. Come along and get your face painted, score that penalty goal, relax to the live music, get your fortune told, buy that bargain at the car boot sale, forget the diet and enjoy the light tea and refreshments and afterwards, work it all of in the bouncy castle.
The AGM of Carndonagh ICA took place on Tuesday May 13, in the Wesley Hall. The present committee were re elected for a further year. Names were taken for attendance at the Fun night in Muff, the Federation meeting in Raphoe and the social evening in the Ballyliffin Hotel. Arrangements were made for staffing the proposed Good as New and the Agricultural Show. The president Mary McLaughlin congratulated the guild in coming second in the recent Guild of the Year competition in Letterkenny and Margaret Lafferty won the raffle.
Good as New
Good as New in aid of Colgan Hall Fund opened on May 19, downstairs beside the Wesley Hall in Bridge Street. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Good as New in aid of Carndonagh Presbyterian Church, is behind Mae’s. All donations of good quality clothes and bric a brac will be very welcome.
Computer, Internet & email Classes
On offer in the Wesley Hall on a One to One basis, for further information tel 9329680 between 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday.
Concern Barney Toland has hedging and herbaceous plants for sale, all proceeds go to Concern. Telephone 9374706
FAS CE Project A vacancy has arisen for an installer on the FAS Community Employment Project in Action Inishowen, Carndonagh. Usual FAS conditions apply. If you are interested, please phone 074 93 74529 with your name, address, telephone no and PPS No.
GAA The winning numbers in this week’s mini lotto were 8, 5, 19, 14, and 13. There was no jackpot winner. 75 euro Robert Toland, Mullins. 30 euro Margaret, Karen and Mary C/O McClures. 15 euro Roisin ans Niamh McDonald, Ballyloskey, Feargal Mathews, Carrick, Carn and Jamie and Joe, Ballyloskey. The jackpot this week is 1,800 euro and the draw will take place in McGonagles, Bar tonight Wednesday. The table quiz has been rescheduled for the Glen Bar on Thursday May 29. Orders for tickets for the Donegal v Derry Ulster Championship game on Sunday June 1, have to be ordered by Saturday May 24. Please note no orders will be taken after that date and remember tickets only available through clubs and club members. Please phone or text your order to 086-3773300 ASAP.
