Local Destruction
The Buncrana Anglers association would appreciate the help of the general public in combating the damage caused on the river by poachers. All wild salmon have to be tagged so if anyone is offered one that is not tagged then it must have been taken illegally. The Crana river attracts many tourist annually and provides and excellent amenity for locals we cannot allow it to be jeopardized.

Car Treasure Hunt
The recently held car treasure hunt was a great evenings entertainment and thanks to those who organized the event. The proceeds go the RNLI.

Summer Hogmanay
Congratulations to Fr Eddie and his committee for their excellent organization of the Summer Hogmanay which attracted lots of tourists to the town. Links between Inishowen an Scotland go back a long way but unfortunately because of the troubles and cheap sun holidays the numbers of Scottish visitors have declined significantly. However, this innovative Summer Hogmanay may revive the links that previously existed. We hope this continues in the future.

Lost and Found
Keys lost on 3rd August. If found please phone 087 1335434. Gold link bracelet lost in Buncrana on Sat. 18th Aug., very sentimental value, reward offered. Contact 086 3772554.
Buncrana Senior Citizens Committee
Annual Outing will take place on Tues. 18th Sept. 2007 to Belleek. Further details next week.

Beginners Pilates
This course starts on the 10th September at 8.30pm in the Buncrana Leisure Centre. An Intermediate Course starts on Monday 10th at 7.30pm and Tuesday 11th at 11.30am. To book phone Claire on 9362723.

Donegal Leprosy Fund
Many thanks to all who contributed to the Donegal Leprosy fund at Desertegney on Sunday 5th August. Almost E900 was raised.

Tidy Towns
Another example of community spirit was seen this week at the junction of Gransha road and the new road. Brian O’Sullivan, a man well known for his charity work, trimmed the assorted hedging on both sides of the road which resulted in a neat and tidy job. There are still a number of litter black spots in the town which need serious attention. On the subject of litter, it was interesting to read in a local newspaper recently that there is an emergency litter line which is available to anyone who wishes to report any litter blackspots or anyone who is seen littering. This line is offered by the EPA, environmental protection agency. Unfortunately the number was not given. If anyone has the number or can find it please contact the email at the bottom of these notes so that it can be given to the general public.

Sympathy Notice
Your prayers are asked for Kathleen O Donnell who was buried recently and for her family and friends saddened by their loss.

Parish Draw
Week 21, Sunday 19th August 1st Prize E500: Kathleen Hegarty, Bingo.Promoter E30:Marie Henderson. 2nd Prize E300: Hugh Joe Henderson, Aghilly. Promoter E20: Donna Deehan. 3rd Prize E150: Betty O Loughlin, St Mary s Road. Promoter E20: Noeleen Tynan.

CINEMA
Dolby Digital Surround Sound Aug 27th for 4 nights Mon Thurs @ 8.15pm

HAIRSPRAY BINGO
Friday & Sunday at 9pm. Snowball: E4,600 Big prizes paid out on the night.

Schools reopen
Scoil Mhuire reopens on the following dates: lst Year, Fri. 31st Aug. 3rd & 5th Year, Mon. 3rd Sept. 2nd Year, Wed. 5th Sept. 4th Year, Fri. 7th Sept. Transition year, Leaving certificate applied year 1 & 2 and repeat leaving certificate students, Monday 10th September.
Crana College will re-open on the following dates: 1st Year only, Thurs. 30th Aug. 1st & 5th Year, Fri. 31st Aug. All Students, Mon. 3rd Sept.

Nazareth House Comfort Fund
A 6K walk leaving Nazareth House, Fahan on Friday 31st August at 6pm in aid of the patient s comfort fund Refreshments afterwards. Sponsor sheets on 9360224, 0861740054 or Nazareth House. Please support this worthy cause.

Jubarlian Pins
Golden and Silver Jubarlian Pins were presented at 7.30pm Mass in St Mary’s Church Cockhill on Friday 22nd June 2007. The Celebrant was Father John Walsh PP. The following were the recipients of Golden Denis and Mary McGonagle, Patrick and Bridie Grant , Eileen Coyle and Nellie McIntyre. Silver Sheila Gildea. Congratulations to all recipients.

Speech and Drama
The Inishowen school of Speech and Drama are starting a new course in September in Buncrana, Fahan and Burnfoot. Names are now being taken. Phone Shane on 0861055972 or Movaina on 0868895054.

Earagail Arts Festival
The above present Diva by Sophie Krog, a combination of freestyle puppetry and quirky cabaret in the Tullyarvan Mill on Friday 20th July at 3pm. Admission €6.

Hogmony in August
A Hogmony will take plade in Buncrana over the 24th , 25th and 26th of August. A welcome party will take place in the Plaza on Friday 24th August with music. A buffet dance takes place at the Inishowen Gateway on Saturday 25th August and Sunday 26th . A Ceile and Old Time Dance takes place in the Tulllyarvan Mill at 3pm and there will be activities for children on the Saturday and Sunday. This brain-storm came from Fr.Eddie McGuinness who thinks it is time to acknowledge the strong connections that exist between Scottish people and Inishowen .

Flight of the Earls
The Cairn Theatre Group presents “A Flight of Earls Musical”in The Cairn Theatre, Greencastle every Tuesday night at 8.30pm from July to end of September”A Flight of Earls Musical” celebrates the 400th anniversary of this famous period of our history through music, song and dance Fine voices, costumes and projected backdrops all combine to make this a highly entertaining evening for young and old Limited seating . Booking essential Enquiries Telephone 074 9381104

Charity Dance
This is in aid of the Inishowen Cancer Support Group and will be held in The Malin Hotel on Friday 3rd August 07. Music by Inishowen Smokey and the Bandits Guests Ballymoney’s answer to Big Tom Allister Coyles and also Donegal No 1 Accordian Player John McGeoghan. Dancing 11pm-2am Admission €5 Tickets for sale or payable at door. 3 door prizes and raffle on the night.

Buncrana Youth Club
New and final date for the club draw is the 28th July. Promoters are needed and tickets are available from the club on 9361594. All-weather pitches are available for booking. The summer camp runs from 2nd July to 6th July.Cycling Club for 8 to 12 year olds takes place the 11th, 12th and 13th of July from 1.30pm to 3pm. Places are limited so booking is advisable. Phone 9361594

Buncrana Senior Citizens Committee
The above are presently looking for drivers for the meals-on-wheels service, meals are delivered on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays and take approx. one to one and a half hours. A rota system operates which means that each driver is out only every 8 weeks. If you wish to volunteer, please contact Jim Henderson tel. 93 61666 or any committee member.

Congratulations to six year old Chloe Doherty on winning An Post’s national Painting Competition.

Chloe secured prizes for her whole school as well as herself.

Well done Chloe.

 If you were involved in any of the committees over the past 39 years you and your partner are invited to the launch of our book on Friday July 13 in the Strand Hotel at 8pm.

Buffet and music by Cavanagh Brothers.

Tel. 0877545156 / 0863427373 / 0879871911.
Numbers are limited so please RSVP by July 10.

Training for girls and boys will take place  in the Scarvy Field at 5.30pm for under 8’s and 7pm for under 10’s. All very welcome.

Congratulations to The Buncrana Senior Team on their great win over Kilcar at the Scarvy Field.

For the first 20 minutes they were blitzed off the field by a rampaging Kilcar Team. However the Buncrana team staged a miraculous recovery and were the  eventual winners.

Its nice to see a good crowd at the Scarvy.

The Buncrana group are meeting on Monday 9th July at 7.30pm.in the Nursing Unit.

If you need further information contact Marie on 086 876036.

The Inishowen Partnership is organising training with the HSE around suicide awareness.  The HSE ASIST training will take place on Tuesday, June 26th and Wednesday June 27th from 10am – 3.30pm at Wesley Hall, Carndonagh. 

Places are limited; please contact Noreen/Denise at IPC 9362218 as soon as possible to book your place.

The above is the new name for The North West Institute.

This and Limavady College are now taking enrolments for its part time courses which begin this September. Enrol in person by post or by phone on 04871 276000.

Enrol early to secure a place.

Host families ate required for July and August for Spanish Students.

Expenses of €175 are paid per week. Contact 0868033884. after 6.00pm.

New and final date for the club draw is the 28th July. Promoters are needed and tickets are available from the club on 9361594.

All-weather pitches are available for booking.

The summer camp runs from 2nd July to 6th July.Cycling Club for 8 to 12 year olds takes place the 11th, 12th and 13th of July from 1.30pm to 3pm. Places are limited so booking is advisable.

Phone 9361594

The Fahan community are doing sterling work in their area. Groups have been organised to tidy up St Mura’s Graveyard and work is progressing well.

Visitors are now able to view this historic graveyard without weeds blocking their way. The graveyard is famous for an old church built on the monastic site of St. Mura’s Abbey, and in the graveyard is the ancient St. Mura’s cross,( 8th cent.) a celtic cross etched on a stone slab.

Agnes Elizabeth Jones, a nurse who served with Florence Nightingale in the Crimea, is buried here. Across in the new St Mura’s church in the graveyard there is a memorial to the 256 seamen who lost their lives with the sinking of HMS Laurentic during the 1st World War.