April 30th, 2008

Tea Day

The Carndonagh Active Retirement Group will hold a Tea Day in aid of the Alzheimer’s Society in the Wesley Hall downstairs, this Thursday, May 1 from 10.30am to 4.30pm Please support.

Fashion night

Will take place in the Ballyliffen lodge this 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.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

This 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 this Thursday, May 1. Call 284-6616 or visit www.teaday.ie to make a difference.

Dancing Classes

Come along and learn to boogie downstairs in the Wesley Hall on Monday nights at 8.30pm. Sponsored by Donegal VEC.

Computer, Internet & email Classes

Do they scare you? Don’t worry classes are on offer in the Wesley Hall on a One to One basis, for further information tel 9329680 between 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday.

Intermediate First Aid

Will commence in the Wesley Hall on Thursday, May 15, booking is essential as places are limited. Telephone 9329680. This is a certified course, part funded by the Donegal VEC. Cost is 60 euro for 8 weeks.

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.

Teenage disco

Will take place in Tul na Ri this Friday, May 2, from 9.15 –11.15pm, strictly no alcohol. Music by DJ Steve, all proceeds in aid of Carndonagh boxing club.

ICR AGM

Will take place on Thursday, May 8 at 7.30pm in the IDP offices (formerly the IRDL) in Pound Street Carndonagh. All are welcome.

Inishowen Gardening Club

Plant sale will be held on Monday, May 26. Venue to be arranged.

Facilities for kids

Are you concerned about lack of facilities for your 11-14 year old ? Could we work together as parents to find a safe place for them to meet? If interested a meeting will be held at 1 New Park, Carndonagh at 7.30pm tonight )Wednesday, April 30).

CCS 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 euro for Dinner, Band and Disco and are on sale in Valu-Clean (Buncrana, Carndonagh and Moville) and Norris Shop, Moville. Tickets to be purchased as soon as possible. All proceeds to Charity.

Carnival Classes

Carnival Classes at the Inishowen Carnival, Carndonagh: April to June. Inishowen Gospel Choir, Mondays from 7pm – 9pm Children’s Art Classes, Tuesdays 4pm – 5.30pm for age 7 – 12 Youth Gospel Choir, Tuesdays 6pm – 8pm for age 12-18. Inishowen Speech and Drama, Wednesdays age 5-7: 3.30 – 4.30 and age 8+:4.30- 5.30pm. Adult Percussion Class, Thursdays from May, 1 7-9pm, for age 16+. Stilt walking, Thursdays from May, 1, 7-9pm, for age 16+.For more information on any of these classes contact the carnival office at 9373375 or check out the activities page on the carnival website www.inishowencarnival.com

Concert series

The Da Capo Concert Series, commences with a recital in the Fowler Hall, Tooban, Fahan, this Friday, May 2 at 7.30pm. It will feature the young international Binneas Quartet, and the traditional sean-nos singer Eilín Ní Bheaglaoich. The programme includes music from Haydn to Piazzolla, and will premier songs from Ní Bheaglaoich’s native Sean-Nós tradition arranged for string quartet and voice by John Lynch. Tickets 10/5 euro concession Tel. 087 2259858 or 9383734 for bookings

Charity auction

In aid of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research to be held in Tullys Bar, Carndonagh on Sunday, May 4, starting at 6pm. Items to be auctioned include a helicopter ride, VIP tickets to Villa Park, weekend breaks, signed sporting and showband memorabilia, a full day pass for Rally School Ireland, plus many more. Come along and buy a fantastic present for that special person in your life, or indeed treat yourself while helping a very worthy cause

Wildlife Club

The Inishowen Wildlife Club are hosting a talk by Lorcan O’Toole. Manager of the Golden Eagle introduction project, in Fort Dunree Museum this Friday, May 2 at 8pm. Admission Free. All welcome. www.inishowenwildlifeclub.com

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 1^st Prize 250 euro Anthony Doherty, Glenmakee, Promoter Breigeen Doherty. 2^nd Prize 125 euro, Anne McClure, Gortnacool. Promoter Margaret McLaughlin. 3^rd Prize 65 euro, Veronica Harkin, 133 Ard Colgan, Promoter Joy McLaughlin and 4^th 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.

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April 16th, 2008

Carndonagh Notes

Want to end 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 CV? 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 Carndonagh Feis

Syllabus will be available at the end of March. Its cost is three euro. It will be available in Carndonagh in Doherty’s Newsagents in the diamond, its available in Buncrana in Mac’s Book Shop. In Clonmany its available in Centra. It’s available in Moville in McFeely’s and it’s available in Derry in Hendersons’ Book Shop.

Parish News

Week-day mass times

There will be Mass on Monday to Thursday at 10am. Mass on Friday will take place at 8pm and Thursday 10am and on First Friday at 8pm. Confessions will take place on Friday from 7pm – 7.45pm and Saturday 6pm to 6.45pm.

Visitation of Sick

The priest will attend the sick this week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at usual times. If you know someone in your area please let them know the priest will call at usual time.

Anniversary Mass

On Sunday, April 20 at 9am for Willie Doherty (S) Churchtown.

Results of Parish Draw

1^st Prize, 250 euro Patricia Monagle, Priestown, Promoter Breigeen Doherty. 2^nd Prize 125 euro, Mary O’Donnell, Glebe. Promoter Elizabeth Doherty. 3^rd Prize 65 euro, Oliver McLaughlin, Ballyratton, Promoter Agnes Burke and 4^th Prize 65 euro, Brigid Gallagher, Mullins, Promoter Margaret Crossan. Congratulations to all.

Confirmation

Will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 11am, First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday, May 17, at 11am.

First Holy Communion

Will take place on Saturday, May 17 at 11am.

CE Project.

A place has arisen for a Community Employment office worker with good computer skills, on the Parish Project. Usual Fás 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.

Sponsored Walk in Aid of Alan Doherty Fund

On Sunday, May 18 at 3pm leaving St Marys Hall Clonmany via Binnion, Tullagh, Rusty Nail and back to the hall for refreshments, music and raffle in James Tams at 10.30am. 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.

Yoga classes

Yoga for beginners with Amanda, New course starts April 17 at 8.30pm in Wesley Hall. 45 euro for 6 classes. To enrol ring 074 93 73528 or 086 3022405.

The Carndonagh Active Retirement Group will hold a Tea Day in aid of the Alzheimers Society in the Wesley Hall (basement) on Thursday 1^st May from 10.30am to 4.30pm Please support.

Computer classes

Computer, Internet and email lasses are on offer in the Wesley Hall on a One to One basis,

Book Sale

Book Sale on Saturday, April 19 for Oncology Unit, Letterkenny Hospital in Burt Hall, 11am-5pm.

Shake, Rattle and Write

At a venue near you! Dancer, Marian Shiels and writer, Patrick Kearney, are collaborating with their art-forms to facilitate a dance, storytelling and creative-writing workshop in Buncrana in May as part of the national Bealtaine Festival. Contact: Patrick Kearney, 9158836, 086 1599068, or email info@patrickkearneywriting.com

Foyle & Donegal Hospices Buncrana

Support Group presents a floral arts exhibition in Lake of Shadows, Buncrana on Thursday, April 24 at 8pm, admission 5 euro, includes supper. Approx 100 displays. All to be raffled on night. Everyone welcome.

Church-gate collection

The Irish Kidney Association is holding their church-gate collection on the weekend of 19th, 20th April. Please Give Generously

GAA

The winning numbers in the club mini-lotto were 20, 8, 9, 4 and 18. There was no jackpot winner. The 75 euro went to Patricia Deery, 21 Convent Road, Carn. 30 euro to Denise Smith, Carn Rd. Gleneely. 15 euro to Joe Sweeney, Glenmakee, Carndonagh. B. McLaughlin, 22 Convent Rd. Carndonagh and Paul McGrath, Glenmakee, Carndonagh. The jackpot next week is 1300 euro and the draw will be held in Kelly’s Bar. The club wishes to thank all who support our lotto. The seniors recorded a good away win against Naomh Colmcille on Saturday evening, with conditions difficult overhead and underfoot. In underage Inishowen competition the U/16s were defeated by Malin while our U12s recorded a victory against Malin

Carn FC

Training times for the youth squads are as follows ; Wednesday U / 8 from 5-6, U / 10 from 6-7, U /12 from 7-8. On Monday girls U / 14 from 5-6 and U / 14 boys from 6-30- 8pm. U / 16’s train on Friday from 5-30 - 7pm. The U / 10 and U / 11 squads have been training hard for their upcoming home and away matches against the Rosario club from Belfast. The first round of games will take place in St Patrick’s Park on Sunday 20th April with a 1pm kick-off and the away games at a later date. The Club’s presentation night has been pencilled in for Friday May 20th. Please keep this date free, there will be more details later.

If you have information you wish to have included in these notes please email the above address or telephone 9374725 before 8pm on Thursday.

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April 9th, 2008

Computer, Internet & email Classes

Master your computer, surf the net and email all over the world, classes on these are on offer in the Wesley Hall on a One to One basis, Card making classes commence on April 16 for further information or to book tel 93 29680.

Want to Lend a Hand?

Parents Committee Meeting

A very important meeting will be held to elect two parental nominees to contest the election to the Central Parents’ Committee of Carndonagh Community School Board of Management. The meeting will take place tonight (Wednesday, April 9) at 9pm in the Community School. All parents from the Carn area are asked to attend

Camera Club

Will meet in Serenity House, Montgomery Terrace. Moville Thursday, April 3, at 7.30 p.m. The theme of the meeting is Black and White conventional photography. We are always delighted to welcome new members

Carndonagh Feis

Parish news

Weekday mass times

There will be no Mass on Monday and Wednesday of this week. Mass on Thursday 10am and on Friday at 8pm. Weekend Masses at usual times. Confessions will take place on Friday from 7pm – 7.45pm and Saturday 6pm to 6.45pm.

Sympathy

Is offered to the relatives of the late Mary Gretta Smith, formally Doherty (Jack) of Chapel Street, Carndonagh. Mary Gretta was married and lived at the Lighthouse, Shrove, Greencastle, may she rest in peace.

Trocaire Boxes

There will be a box at the altar for your donations.

The Mission Stamp Appeal

There will be a box at the front door of the Church of the Sacred Heart this week. Please bring your used postage stamps.

Results of Parish Draw

1^st Prize 250 euro Seosamh O’Laifeartaigh, Promoter: Agnes Burke. 2^nd Prize 125 euro, Emma & Dermot Doherty, Gortyarn. Promoter Breege Doherty. 3^rd Prize 65 euro, Mary Deery, Foden, Promoter Eileen Callaghan and 4^th Prize 65 euro, Mary Doherty, Tooban, Burnfoot, Promoter Mary B. Doherty. Congratulations to all.

Confirmations

Confirmations will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 11am, First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday, May 17, at 11am.

Enrolment dates

NAOI Scoil Domhnaigh Og

Enrolment forms for school year 2008/09 are now available for the school 93 29723. Please have your completed forms returned as soon as possible, closing date Friday, April 11.

St Patrick’s B.N.S:

Completed enrolment forms for new entrants to the school in September 2008 to be returned A.S.A.P. please. For further details regarding enrolment please telephone 9374136, call into the school or email stpatsboys@eircom.net

St. Patrick’s Girls’ N.S.

Enrolment forms now available from the school. Call 9374412 or email carndonaghgirls@eircom.net ASAP

Craigtown N.S.

Registration forms now available for children due to start school in September. Please call to the school or telephone 93 74022 Completed forms should be returned to school by Friday, April 4.

Carndonagh Little Acorns Montessori Playschool

Enrolment forms now available, for new opening in September 2008. Specialised Montessori learning curriculum including weekly Spanish language teacher and indoor and outdoor gardening activities with skilled gardener. Snacks and lunch provided by playschool. Each childs menu is choosen by parents or guardian. Phone Jennifer on 074 9322414 or Sarah on 074 9374096, or email littleacorns101@hotmail.com.

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.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

It’s time to Shake, Rattle and Write

At a venue near you! Dancer, Marian Shiels and writer, Patrick Kearney, are collaborating with their art forms to facilitate dance, storytelling and creative writing workshops.. If you are up for a fun and exciting new challenge head for Tullyarvan Mill, Buncrana, May 31, 10am to 5pm with lunch provided, please contact: Patrick Kearney, 9158836, 086 1599068, or email info@patrickkearneywriting.com

GAA

The winning numbers in this week’s club lotto were 22,4,16,19 and 13. There was no jackpot winner. The 75 euro went to Helen Deeny, Terrawee, Gleneely. 30 euro to Joseph McKinney, Glentogher. 15 euro to Celine Quigley, 22 Balmain, Carn. Lauren McGonagle, c/o The Sportsmans and Paul McNeil, Foden. The jackpot next week is 1,200 euro and the draw will be held in Tully’s bar. The GAA Summer camp will take place from July 14 to 18. The hurling/camogie camp will take place from August 18 to 22. Application forms will be distributed through the primary schools in the coming week. They will also be available at the Saturday morning coaching and Friday night hurling coaching.

Carn FC

With the first team’s match called off on Sunday, the focus was on the reserves O’Gara Cup quarter-final against Glengad. As this was the most important home match for the club at this stage of the season, everything possible was done to try and make the pitch playable, but the heavy rain of the weekend put paid to that and the team had to travel to Glengad to play the fixture. So what was always going to be a tough game became even tougher, but undeterred the lads travelled and came away with a brilliant 4-1 result. The evergreen Paul Farren was the star of the show and even scored one himself. Other scorers were Dermot Doherty, John Doherty and Sean O’Donnell. They will now meet Buncrana Reserves in the semi-final. Training times for the youth squads are as follows; Wednesday U/8’s from 5-6,U/10 from 6-7’s U/12 from 7-8. On Monday girls U/14 from 5-6 and U/14 boys from 6.30-8pm. U/16’s train on Friday from 5.30-7pm. Will all players please bring runners. U/16’s have a friendly at home to Quigley’s Point on Thursday evening, players report for 6.30.

If you have information you wish to have included in these notes please email the above address or telephone 9374725 before 8pm on Thursday.

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March 26th, 2008

Cancer Care meeting

A well-attended meeting of the North Inishowen Branch of Donegal Action for Cancer Care (DACC) took place in Wesley Hall on February 26. Mickey McClure, chairperson, extended sympathy to members Margaret and Christine Farren on the death of Joe Deery. Rita Kelly, treasurer, acknowledged a donation of 1,270 euro to DACC from the Devlin family, Kedycara, Culdaff, who ran a darts tournament in memory of Maureen Devlin. Liam Doherty (White) is organising a Golf Classic in Ballyliffin Golf Club on May 31, in aid of DACC and other cancer charities. The next local DACC meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 1 in Wesley Hall at 7.30pm. We encourage members of the public to join our Branch and get behind our efforts to secure better cancer services for the people of Donegal.

Tidy Town

Carndonagh Tidy Town Association will meet in Mickey McClures, Bridge Street on Tuesday, April 1, at 8.30pm. We once again appeal to the residents of Carndonagh to come along to lend support. Many hands make light work!

Inishowen Gardening Club

The Garden Gang from Letterkenny will present their talk – A Little Bit of Everything – at the next meeting on Monday, March 31 at 8pm in the Wesley Hall, Carndonagh. Everyone welcome to attend.

Spanish students

An Information Evening for those interested in hosting Spanish students this summer (July, August, September) will take place in the girls’ school, Carndonagh (opposite hospital) between 8–9pm on Tuesday, April 1. All types of families are eligible to apply. Most students will attend school daily in Carndonagh. If you feel you might be interested, please call into the meeting or call 9374938 for further information.

Parish news

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Francis and Danny McDaid, Glengad who dies tried off Inishowen Head two weeks ago. May they rest in peace. Parochial House 9374104.

Mass times

Easter week mass times – there will be no mass on Wednesday of this week. Mass on Thursday is at 10am and on Friday at 8pm. Confessions will take place on Friday from 7 – 7.45pm and Saturday 6 to 6.45pm.

Trócaire boxes

If you still have your Trócaire box, you are asked to change the contents of your box into notes and bring it to the church, there will be a box at the altar for your donations.

Mission Stamp Appeal

They will have a box at the front door of the Church of the Sacred Heart this week. Please bring your used postage stamps.

Anniversary mass

Saturday, March 29 at 7pm – month’s mind mass for Marcus McLucas, Ardcolgan, and Sunday, March 30 at 9am, a month’s mind mass for Patrick J. Galbraith, Lifford.

Results of Parish Draw

1^st Prize 250 euro Martha McElhinney, Fodden, Promoter Eileen Callaghan. 2^nd Prize 125 euro, Mary E McDaid, Carrowreagh Promoter Mary B Doherty. 3^rd Prize 65 euro, Rita Farren, Derry Road Promoter Rose Mary McClure and 4^th Prize 65 euro, Michael Noone, Carrowreagh, Promoter Marie Doherty. Congratulations to all.

School registrations

St Patrick’s Girls’ NS – enrolment forms now available from the school. Call 9374412 or email carndonaghgirls@eircom.net asap. Craigtown NS –

Registration forms now available for children due to start school in September. Please call to the school or telephone 9374022 Completed forms should be returned to school by Friday, April 4.

Carndonagh Little Acorns Montessori playschool

enrolment forms now available for new opening in September 2008. Specialised Montessori learning curriculum including weekly Spanish language teacher and indoor and outdoor gardening activities with skilled gardener. Snacks and lunch provided by playschool. Each child’s menu is chosen by parents or guardian. Phone Jennifer on 074 9322414 or Sarah on 074 9374096, or email littleacorns101@hotmail.com.

Junior disco

For Under 15s in Tul na ri on Friday March 28 from 9 – 11pm. Admission 5 euro. All proceeds towards Sheila Doherty (Susie) Moville Road, Carndonagh, trip to Ghana in 2008. While there, Sheila will be teaching in the Ghanaian schools and visiting the local orphanages. Your support is appreciated

Good as New

This is in aid of the Methodist church hall fund, is situated behind Mae’s in the Diamond. Come in and pick up a bargain.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

This 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. Visit www.teaday.ie to make a difference.

Computer and internet classes

These are on offer in the Wesley Hall on a one-to-one basis, Card making classes commence on April 16 there are two places remaining. To book or for further information or to book tel 93 29680.

GAA news

Congratulations to Gretta Baxter, Carrick Brae, Carn who won the 2,800-euro jackpot this week in the club lotto. The winning numbers were 4, 24, 12, and 10. The jackpot this week is 1,000 euro and the draw will take place in the Sportsmans on Wednesday night. Club membership is due by March 31. Fees can be paid to any member of the committee. Remember only members can obtain tickets for Donegal games etc. On Sunday next March 30 the Senior and Reserve teams will play Milford in Pairc Uí Dhochartaigh.

Carn FC

Workers did well to get their pitch into such fine condition for their Credit Union Cup tie against Illies on St Patrick’s Day after the recent heavy rain. In fact the weather was so good on the day that a good crowd turned out to see a tight game that went into extra time after ending 0-0, and on to penalties where the home side lost out by four goals to three. Carn certainly created the best chances during the coarse of the game but unfortunately failed to convert any of them. The reserves again had their match called off, as the pitch could not have withstood two matches on the same day. There is still a shortage of helpers for the U/8 and U/10 training on Wednesday evenings from 5pm to 6pm and 6pm to 7pm. With the likely increase in numbers, it is vital to have more help with super vision or some children may have to be turned away. Any parent who can give one hour, if only occasionally, please contact any youth committee member and help out with the great work going on in St Patrick’s Park. The Youth League will commence on April 14. The U/16 training started on Good Friday at 5.30pm. Please bring boots and runners. Niall McLaughlin was the recent winner in the First Score.

If you have information you wish to have included in these notes please email the above address or telephone 9374725 before 8pm on Thursday.

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March 19th, 2008

At the dogs

The night at the dogs in aid of the Alzheimer Society, Donegal Branch, held at Lifford Greyhound Stadium on Friday, March 7 was a wonderful success. The amount raised to date is 35,000 euro which will be used to finance the Home Support Care programme. A very special word of thanks to the fantastic support from Carndonagh and other areas of Inishowen. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Mary Carvill, Magheramore was the lucky winner of the 1,000-euro holiday voucher. Congratulations to her and other winners of raffle prizes.

Parish News

Fr Farrelly won’t be available for the next few weeks as he is undergoing hospital treatment. The parish wishes him a speedy recovery. Parochial House 9374104.

Anniversary mass

Anniversary mass for Louise Doherty on Thursday, March 20 at 8pm; for Agnes McLaughlin of Galwilly, Glentogher at 9pm, a month’s mind mass on Saturday, March 22, on and Sunday March 23, at 9am an anniversary mass for Eithne Doherty Derry Road.

Holy Week

Holy Thursday, 8pm, Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until 11pm. Good Friday, 3pm, Celebration of the Passion with Holy Communion, 8pm Stations of the Cross lead by St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society. Holy Saturday, 9pm, Easter Vigil. Confessions to be arranged later, please check church notice boards.

Easter garden

The Church of the Sacred Heart Easter Garden. Plants can be brought to the Church on Good Friday evening between 4pm and 5.30pm and on Easter Saturday between 11am and 2pm. The garden will be in the vesting room, which is inside the front entrance of the church on the right-hand side. Plants should be no larger than a 5-inch pot, they can be evergreen or in flower. Plants may remain in the church for Easter week. Our garden is in memory of our deceased loved ones. Anyone bringing a plant should put the name of the deceased person they are remembering on the plant. Please do not leave plants at the altar.

Results of Parish Draw

1^st Prize 250 euro Ailish Doherty, Churchtown, Promoter Megan Wilson. 2^nd Prize 125 euro, Edward McDonald, Glenmakee Promoter Mary Doherty (W). 3^rd Prize 65 euro, Judy Mooney, Moville Rd. Promoter Jamie Carr. and 4^th Prize 65 euro, Denis McGonagle, Tiernaleague, Promoter Emer McGonagle. Congratulations to all.

Bus to Knock

For Divine Mercy weekend March 29 & 30. Overnight stay 90 euro. Phone 9320734 or 0863465575. Money to be paid one week before.

Young priests

A meeting of St Joseph’s Young Priests’ Society

will take place in the Pastoral Centre tonight (Wednesday, March 19) at 8pm. New members are very welcome.

Sincere thanks

The wife and family of the late Paddy McCole, Inishoneil wish to acknowledge with grateful thanks the sum of 915 euro in lieu of flowers, which was donated to the Donegal Diabetic Association.

Diabetic Association

Recent church-gate collection raised the sum of 807 euros. Thanks to all who contributed and collected.

Craigtown NS

Registration forms now available for children due to start school in September. Please call to the school or telephone 93 74022. Completed forms should be returned to school by Friday, April 4.

Enrolment forms

Enrolment forms now available for new opening of Carndonagh Little Acorns Montessori Playschool in September. Phone Sarah on 074 9374096 or Jennifer on 074 9322414, or email littleacorns101@hotmail.com

Naiscoil Dhomhnach Og

Registration forms for September can be collected from the Naiscoil (tel: 9329723). Childcare places are available for afternoons (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.) from Easter to the Summer. Contact the Naiscoil for details.

Junior disco

A dunior disco for Under 15s in Tul na Ri on Friday, March 28 from 9pm – 11pm. Admission 5 euro. All proceeds towards Sheila Doherty (Susie) Moville Road, Carndonagh, trip to Ghana in 2008. While there Sheila will be teaching in the Ghanaian schools and visiting the local orphanages. Your support is appreciated