Congratulations

Congratulations to Odhran McLaughlin, Gleneely, Coyle School; 1^st in Horn Pipe and 4^th in Boys Championship, under 13 at the All Ireland and International Dancing Championships in Castlebar.

Old Time Dancing

Old Time Dancing for beginners in The Wee Hall Culdaff every 2^nd and 4^th Thursday from 8.30 to 10.30. Admission is just 5 euro. Tea and biscuits served. Come along and enjoy the craic. All most welcome.

Forty Five Card Drive

Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely last week were Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana, Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead and Victor Long, Carrahuney, Gleneely.

ICR Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Inishowen Community Radio (ICR) will take place on Thursday, May 8 at 7pm, in the offices of the Inishowen Development Partnership formerly the I.R.D in Pound Street, Carndonagh. Everyone is welcome to come along to the meeting and as always any community group that wishes to become community group members of the station only pay an annual 20 euro member fee.

McGuiness Bar Golfing Society

The next outing of the McGuiness Bar Golfing Society is on the May Bank Holiday weekend and is limited to thirty members. It is an overnight trip to Mayo to play Westport on (Saturday) and Ballinrobe (Sunday) before returning home on Monday. All interested in going must forward relevant fees to Captain Mr John O’Kane before Sunday, April 27.

Community Employment Project

A new community employment project is due to commence in the area shortly. This project will be based in Culdaff, Gleneely and Carrowmena areas. If you are interested please contact Ann McDaid on 93 79832 or Carrowmenagh Community Centre on 93 67251, with your name and PPS number, FAS criteria apply.

Gleneely Colts FC

Gleneely Colts FC will hold their Annual Night at the Races on Sunday, May 4. Horses are now on sale priced at 15 euro each. Your support would be much appreciated.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

Alzheimer’s Tea Day be held on Thursday, May 1 to register to host a party in your home or work place. Call 284 6616, please support.

Road Race

Culdaff 5K and Juvenile one mile road race takes place on Friday May 9 at Culdaff Post Office, Entry fee is 8 euro for the 5k, five euros for the 1 mile races, Details from 086 346698.

Whist Drive

Whist Drive winners in Bocan Hall on Friday night were; 1^st Congratulations to James McConnalogue, Cashel, Gleneely on winning the snowball, 2^nd Michael O’Donnell, Ballybeg, Carndonagh, 3^rd Fr Jim McGonalge Parochial House, Bocan. Other winners were Vera Doherty, Terrawee, Betty Houten, Culdaff, Michael McCormick, Moville, Corney McFeeley, Bunagee, Ellen Ann Lafferty, Glengad, John Doherty, Carrowmore, Ernie McLucas, Carn, Patrica Harkin, Muff, Culdaff, Carrie McLaughlin, Culdaff, Mary Ellen Ruddy. Ballybawn, and John Duffy, Derry. Draw winners Rita McCormick, Moville, Betty Houten, Culdaff, and Mickey McCormick, Moville. Snowball this week is 30 euro for a score of 190 euro or more. Whist every Friday night at 8.45pm in Bocan Hall. 

Car Boot Sale

Car Boot Sale on Sunday June 1 at 2pm at Bocan Hall to book a table or reserve a parking place contact Angela on 087 9028930 or Caroline on 086 8872073. If you have any thing that you think might be saleable then don’t get rid of it contact the above numbers to arrange collection.

Bocan Community Playgroup

Anyone who is interested in sending your child to the playgroup in September contact Vera on 087 97445381.

Sponsored Walk

A Sponsored Walk is being organised in aid of St Luke’s Hospital Dublin and the Day Care Unit of the Oncology Unit in Letterkenny Hospital. The walk will take place from Culdaff to Malin and back via McSheffreys Bridge on May 18, 2pm. All welcome ring 9379166.

Election to the Parish Council

The following have accepted their election to the Parish Council Gleneely School area. Hubert McLaughlin, Gleneely, Liam McKinney, Bootagh, Tommy Lafferty, Moneydarragh, Michael McLaughlin, Orable, Denis McDaid, Ourt, Brigid Millar, Moneydarragh, Culdaff, School, area Michael Doherty, Bungee, Philomena, O ‘Brien, Culdaff, John O’Kane, Terscullion, Denis O’Connor, Culdaff, Mary McLaughlin, Dunross, Mickey McGonigle, Glenkeen. A further eight members will be co-opted to cater for the area age.

Carndonagh Community School Reunion

Did you start CCS in 1993? Did you sit the leaving cert in 1998? If so there is a 10year reunion planned for Sunday, May 4 in the Ballyliffin Hotel. Tickets are 25 euro for dinner, band and disco and are on sale in Valu Clean Carndonagh. Tickets should be purchased by 27 April and all proceeds are for charity.

Gleneely Cols FC Development Draw

The winners were 1^st 15,000 euro, Brendan McDaid, Cockhill Road, Buncrana, 2^nd 5,000 euro, Fr Jim McGonagle, Parochial House, Culdaff, 3^rd 3,000 euro, Paddy Mc Conalogue, Coolcross, Clonmany, 4^th 1,000 euro, Paddy McLaughlin, Corner House, Gleneely, 5^th 1,000 euro, Donal Gibson and Teresa Carrickbrack, Convoy, 6^th 500 euro, Paul McLaughlin, c/o Carricks Bar, Gleneely, 7^th  500 euro, Edward and Catherine McGeoghegan, Moneydarragh, Gleneely, 8^th 200 euro Canice McElhinney, Teranerry, Gleneely, 9^th Margaret McGrenaghan, Kilmarco, Culdaff, 10^th 200 euro Charles Doherty, Oldtown, Culdaff, 11^th 200 euro Shaun McLaughlin, Shantla, Culkeeny, Malin, 12^th 200 euro, Oswald Mc Dermott, Moneydarragh, Gleneely. The Gleneely Colts Football team wishes to thank all who supported the draw in any way. The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto last week were 2, 5, 13 and 15. There was no jackpot winner and the 20 euro winners were; Brendan McKinley, Ballymena, Culkeeney, Samuel Hutchinson, Moneydarragh, Gleneely, Leanee McHugh, 16 Jemstone Park, Gleneely, Mark McLaughlin, Garrowreagh, Gleneelym Harry McLaughlin, Gleneely. Next week the jackpot is 3,300 euro and the draw will take place in Carricks Bar on Sunday night. Gleneely Colts Annual General Meeting will take place in the Club House on Saturday, May 17 at 7pm. Everyone welcome.

Culdaff FC

The numbers drawn on April 20 for Culdaff FC were 1, 4, 9, 11, 12 and13. There was no jackpot winner. The twenty euro winners were Mrs E Johnson, Culdaff, Cathal McGonigle, Carrowmena, Anne Lynch, Culdaff. Next weeks jackpot is now 3,450 euro. The club is introducing a new yearly lotto with a special discount price of eighty euro per year. New envelopes are available from the Club Members. New envelopes can be entered in the draw at any time and will last for a year.

Below the Belt

Below the Belt weigh in, work out continues every Tuesday at The Gym, Mart Road, Carndonagh, at 8.30pm. Aerobics, same place, same day at 7.30pm. All are most welcome.

Bocan Community Play Group

Bocan Community Playgroup will have an open day on Friday May 2 at 10am to noon for children who will be attending the playgroup from September.

Sponsored Walk

There will be a Sponsored Walk in aid of Alan Doherty Fund on Sunday, May 18 at 3pm. It will leave St.Mary’s Hall Clonmany via Binion, Tullagh, Rusty Nail and back to the hall for refreshments after. There is also a shorter walk available. Music and raffles by James at 10.30pm. All cards returned will be entered into a draw. Cards are available from Eddie on 93 76781 or Breege on 93 76391. Come along and support this worthy cause.

Teenage Disco

May Bank Holiday Teenage Disco in Tul na Ri on Friday May 2 from 9.15 to 11.15pm. Admission is 5 euro. Strictly no alcohol. Music by D.J Steve. All in aid of Carn Boxing Club.

Forty Five Card Drive

Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely on Tuesday, April 22 were Jim Doherty, Terryone, Moville, Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Gleneely and Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh, Gleneely.

ICARE thanks

Inishowen Children’s Autism (iCARE) would like to thank the organisers and anyone involved in the New Year Day swim in Culdaff for donating 3,175 euro. A spokesperson for the group said their commitment to helping children with Autism in our community is sincerely appreciated. Many thanks.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

Make this the biggest drew 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.

Sponsored Walk

A Sponsored Walk is being organised in aid of St.Lukes Hospital Dublin and the Day Care unit of the Oncology Ward in Letterkenny Hospital. The walk will take place from Culdaff to Malin and back via McSheffrey’s Bridge on May 18 at 2pm. All welcome to take part or for sponsor cards please ring 93 79166.

Forty Five Card Drive

Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely last week were Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Gleneely, Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana, Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely and Victor Long, Carrahuney, Gleneely.

Culdaff Water Sport

The Annual General Meeting of the Culdaff Water Sports Society will be held in the Culdaff Arms on April 22 at 9pm sharp. Everyone is most welcome.

International Dancing Championships

Congratulations to Odhran McLaughlin, Gleneely, Coyle School 1^st in Hornpipe and 4^th in Boys Championship under 13, at the all Ireland and International Dancing Championships in Castlebar.

Congratulations

Congratulations to the March winners of Moville Community School Draw. The first prize of 150 euro was won by Bernie Anderson, Drung, second price of 100 euro was awarded to Marie McGeoghan, third prize of 50 euro went to Elizabeth Hanlon from Redcastle.

Sponsored Walk

Sponsored Walk in aid of Alan Doherty fund on Sunday May 18 at 3pm. Leaving St.Mary’s Hall, Clonmany via Binion, Tullagh, Rusty Nail, and back to the hall for refreshments after. There is also a shorter walk available. Music and raffles by James James at 10.30pm. All cards returned will be entered into a draw. Cards available from Eddie Gill on 93 76781 or Breege on 93 76391. Your support for this worthy cause would be much appreciated.

Death

The death occurred in Cornwall, England of Herbert McEldowney formerly Glack, Culdaff. He was 84 years of age. He is survived by his wife Beryl and son Glenn and family in Australia, daughter Susan and family in USA, also his sister Ruby, Carlisle, Lisburn. Sympathy is extended to his many nephews and nieces and his sister Ruby.

Carndonagh Féis

Carndonagh Feis syllabus will now be available. It costs three euro in Doherty’s newsagents, the Diamond, Carndonagh, also available in Mac Book Shop, Buncrana, in Centra, Clonmany in McFeeley’s Moville and in Derry in Henderson Book Shop.

Whist Winners

Whist Winners in Bocan Hall on Friday night last were; 1^st Carrie McLaughlin, Culdaff, 2^nd James McConalogue, Cashel, Gleneely, 3^rd Betty Houten, Culdaff. Others winners were Father McGonalge , Parochial House, Bocan, Ernie McLucas, Carndonagh, Corney McFeely, Bunagee, Culdaff, Margaret McGilloway, Malin. Draw winners, 1^st John Duffy, Derry, 2^nd Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely, 3^rd Ernie McLucas, Carn and Neil McCallion, Gleneely. Snowball this Friday is 55 euro for a score of 185 or more. Whist starts tonight at 8.45pm in Bocan Hall. All are most welcome.

Culdaff 5K

Culdaff 5K and Juvenile One mile road race on Friday May 9 at Culdaff Post Office. Entry fee is eight euro for 5K and five euro for one mile races. More details from 0879745381.

Car Boot Sale

Indoor and Outdoor Car Boot Sale on Sunday, June 1 at 2pm at Bocan Hall. To book a table or reserve a parking place, contact Angela on 0879028930 or Caroline on 0868872073. If you have anything that you think might be saleable then don’t get rid of it, contact the above numbers or arrange collection.

Chiropodist

Chiropodist in Serenity House on Friday, April 25 at 9.30pm. To make an appointment call 086066638, 9360363.

Preparatory Studies Certs

Cert in Preparatory Studies commencing in September. Contact Serenity House on 9382845 for more details.

School Fundraising

At the Carndonagh Community School parents’ meeting on April 8 it was agreed that the parents’ group for the parish would raise funds for the community school by way of a voluntary envelope donation from parents who have children at the school. Envelopes will be distributed in all areas this coming week. We thank you in anticipation.

Active Retirement Meeting

Active retirement meeting on Wednesday, April 23 at 7.30pm in Serenity House. Guest speaker will be Billy Hazlette who will give a talk on fire safety.

Gleneely FC Lotto

The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto last week were 9, 10, 18 and 24. There was no jackpot winner and the twenty euro winners were as follows: Charlie Laughrey, Ruskey, Quigley’s Point; The O’Kane Family, Kindroyhead, Gleneely; Noel Mooney, Effishmore, Gleneely, Mary McCarron, Drumley, Gleneely and Paddy Doherty, Convent Day Centre, Carndonagh. Next week, the jackpot is 3,250 euro and the draw will take place in the Orchard Bar on Sunday night at 10pm. Thank you for your continued support.

AGM

Gleneely Colts FC Annual General Meeting will take place in the Club House on Saturday, May 17. More details later.

Football Club lotto

Culdaff Football Club are introducing a new yearly lotto with a special discount price of 80 euro per year. New envelopes are available from Club Members and can be entered into the draw at any time and will last for a year. The next outing will be May bank holiday weekend and is limited to 32 members. It is an overnight trip to Mayo to play Westport (Saturday) and Bellerose (Sunday), before returning on Monday. All interested in going must forward relevant fees to captain John O Kane before Sunday ,April 27,

Below the Belt

Below the Belt weight in, work out continues every Tuesday at the Gym, Mart Road, Carndonagh at 8.30pm. Aerobics same day, same place at 7.30-pm. All welcome.

Sympathy

Deep regret was occasioned by the death of Margaret Doherty formerly of Claggan, Culdaff who died last week in Dublin. We offer our sympathy to her sisters May and Ann, her brothers Benny and Eddie and the wider family circle. May her soul Rest in Peace.

Donegal Volunteer Centre

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 answered Yes to any of these questions and have a few hours to spare, please contact Sandra on 086 8227257 at the Donegal Volunteer Centre or register on line at www.volunteerdonegal.com.

Accommodation Required

Accommodation is required for the Irish Seniors Golf Open Club in Mid June this year. Anyone with a suitable house to let between Monday, June 16 and Sunday June 22, should forward details to Ballyliffin Golf Club on 93 76119.

Caring for an older person?

For those caring for an older person drop in clinics will be held on the last Monday in Carndonagh Community Hospital for further information contact 087 2770103.

Gleneely Colts Draw

The winner of the Gleneely Colts Draw last week was Sharon Doherty, Malin Town. Congratulations Sharon.

Culdaff FC

Congratulations to Culdaff FC Club players John McFeely and Dermot Diver who both played pivotal parts in Inishowen’s success over the Aul last Saturday at Caratra as Inishowen qualified for the semi finals.

Old Time Dancing

Old Time Dancing for beginners in the Wee Hall Culdaff every 2^nd and 4^th Thursday from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. Admission is just 5 euro. Tea and biscuits served. Come along and enjoy the craic. All most welcome.

Big draw

Gleneely Colts FC Development Big Draw will take place in McGrory’s backroom bar, Culdaff, on Friday April 18 from 11pm, with the band Inspiration in attendance. First prize is 15,000 euro with eleven other great cash prizes to be won. Your support would be very much appreciated by all.

Sponsored walk

A sponsored walk is being organised in aid of St Lukes Hospital Dublin and the day-care unit of the Oncology Ward in Letterkenny Hospital. The walk will take place from Culdaff to Malin and back via McSheffrey’s Bridge on May 18 at 2pm. All welcome to take part or for sponsor cards please ring 93 79166.

Card Drive

Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely last week were; Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana, Seamus Mc Cormick, Greencastle, Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh,Gleneely and Hannah McLaughlin, Jemstone Park, Gleneely.

Whist Winners

The Whist Winners in Bocan Hall on Friday night last were; 1^st Vera Deeny, Terawee, Gleneely, 2^nd John Duffy, Derry, 3^rd Margaret McGilloway, Malin. Other winners Neily McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely, Patricia Harkin, Muff, Culdaff, Paddy McLaughlin, Corner House, Gleneely and Mary McDermott, Falmore, Gleneely. Raffle winners 1^st Vera Deeny, Terrawee, 2^nd Mickey Mc Cormick, Moville, 3^rd Dolores O’Donnell, Ballybeg, Carndonagh. Snowball this week is 50 euro for a score of 186 or more. Whist is on every Friday night at 8.45pm in Bocan Hall.

Sympathy

We offer sympathy to the family and friends of Marie Conaghan whose funeral took place to St Mary’s Graveyard, Bocan on Easter Monday. Marie held a long association with Culdaff and it was her wish to be buried here with her husband. Our condolences to her sons Paul, Michael and Rory, her daughters Joanne and Claire and to the wider family circle. May she Rest in Peace.

Defibrillator Group

Bocan Community Defibrillator Group is holding its annual concert and dance in Bocan Hall on Friday May 9. Music is by Dominic Mc Daid with guest appearances, more details later.

Depression Support

Aware Depression Support Group meet on the 2^nd and 4^th of every month in the Nursing Unit, Maginn Avenue, Buncrana. Come along or phone 97 35030 or Aware helpline on 1890 303 302 for more information.

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  087 277 0103.

Deepest Sympathy

Deepest Sympathy is extended to Ken Chadwick, Gleneely on the death of his mother Maureen Celine (Chaddy) who died last week. May her soul rest in peace. Sympathy is also extended to Liam Mc Kinney, Bootagh, Culdaff, on the sudden death of his sister Eileen Mc Dermott, Carndonagh.May her soul rest in peace.

Good as New Shop

A Good as New Shop for Alzheimer’s Society (Donegal Branch) was opened downstairs at the Chinese Café on Bridge Street, Carndonagh, on Monday April 7. All donations of clothes and Bric a Brac welcome.

Sponsored walk

Sponsored walk leaving St Mary’s Hall, Clonmany on Sunday, May 18 at 3pm. Sponsored cards in Clonmany. Proceeds in aid of Alan Doherty Fund.

Gleneely FC Lotto

The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto last week were 9, 19, 22 and 23. There was no jackpot winner and the twenty euro winners were as follows; Catriona and Adrian Duffy, Moneydarragh, Gleneely, Mary McCallion, Drumley, Brian Gerard Deeny, Terrawee, Gleneely,. Hugh McGeoghan, Carrowreagh Rd, Carn, John Noel McLaughlin, Garrowreagh, Gleneely. This week the jackpot is 3,200 euro and the draw will take place in Carrick’s Bar on Sunday night at 10pm. The monthly meeting of the Gleneely Colts FC will take place in The Club House on Saturday, April 12 at 7pm. All tickets and money for the Big Draw on April 18 should be handed at this meeting. All committee members are requested to attend.

Youth Football

The under 12 & 14 training will continue on Friday night at 6pm. All interested should attend and take gear and boots with them as well. The usual 2-euro fee. The session will finish at 7.30pm and parents are asked to collect the children on time Under 16s and 18s continue to Wednesday at 6.45.

Thank you

Albert Doherty would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that supported the recent fundraising concert in aid of David Nikons Work in Zambia. David Rhoda and their family have been living and working in Zambia for the past nine years. The amount raised was 5,500 euro and sincere thanks to all those that contributed their services and gifts for auction and those that helped on the night, providing entertainment, food, auctioneer ring and those for the use of the Greenbank Hall. Many thanks.

Forty Five Card Drive

Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely on Tuesday night last week Neil Mc Callion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely, Hannah McLaughlin, Jemstone Park, Gleneely, Jim Doherty, Terryrone, Moville and Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh, Gleneely.

Draw winner

Congratulations to the March winner of Moville Community Bingo Draw. The first prize of 150 euro was won by Bernie Anderson, Drung. Second prize of 100 euro was awarded to Marie McGeoghan, third prize of 50 euro went to Elizabeth Hanlon from Redcastle.

Inishowen Children’s Autism

Inishowen Children’s Autism related Education (CARE) would like to thank the organiser and anyone involved in the New Year Day Swim in Culdaff for donating 3,175 euro. A spokes person for the group said their commitment to helping children with Autism in our community is sincerely appreciated. Many thanks.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

It is a lifeline for people with dementia and their families. Make this the biggest draw ever, by registering to host a party in your home or work place on Thursday, May 1. Call 2846616 or visit www. Teasay.ie. Make a difference.

Old-time dancing

Old-time dancing in the Wee Hall, Culdaff this Thursday April 17, from 8.30-10.30pm. All welcome.

Yoga Classes

Yoga Classes take place in Bocan Hall every Wednesday for Children at 4pm to 5pm and Adults from 7pm to 8pm. The numbers on the register are very small and the tutor is appealing for more people to join the register. Unless we have large numbers attending, these classes will be discontinued. For more details contact Denise Diver on 086 237 5619.

Gleneely Colts FC

The Gleneely Colts FC Grand Draw will take place on Friday, April 18. The tickets and money must be returned by April 12, at our monthly meeting, Thank you. Our horses are now on sale priced at 15 euro for our Annual Night at the Races on Sunday ,May 4. Your support would be much appreciated. The monthly meeting of the Colts FC will take place in The Club House on April 12 at 7pm. All are most welcome.

Sponsored Walk

A Sponsored Walk is being organised in Aid of St Lukes Hospital, Dublin and the Day Care Unit of the Oncology Ward in Letterkenny Hospital. The walk will take place from Culdaff to Malin and back via Sheffrey’s Bridge on May 18 at 2pm. All welcome to take part. For sponsor cards please ring 93 79166.

Forty Five Card Drive

Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely last week were; Jim Doherty, Terryrone, Moville, Hannah McLaughlin, Jemstone Park, Gleneely, Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana and Victor Long, Carrahuney, Gleneely.

Yoga Classes Course

Yoga Classes new eight week course stating Wednesday April 9 in the morning at 10.30am and the evening course at 7.30pm, in St Eugene’s Hall Moville. Further details contact Mary on 086 8276720. Yoga for kids 4-14 years starting Friday April 4 from 6-6.50pm in Moville FC Club House, Cooley Road. Further information contact Mary on 086 82 76 720.

Sympathy

Sympathy is extended to the wife Ruby and family of the late Herbert McEldowney of Cornwall, England and formerly of Glack, Culdaff. Herbert was 84 years of age. May he rest in peace.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

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 284-46616 or visit www.teaday.ie, to make a difference.

Whist

Whist Winners in Bocan Hall last Friday night were 1^st Fr McGonagle, Parochial House, Bocan, 2^nd James McConalogue, Cashel, Gleneely, 3^rd John Duffy, Derry. Other winners Dylan Doherty, Gleneely, Seamus Harkin, Gleneely, Michael O’Donnell. Ballybeg, Carn, Paddy McLaughlin, Gleneely, Mary Ellen Ruddy, Ballylawn, Culdaff. Draw winners Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Mary McDermott, Falmore, Gleneely and Catherine McGilloway, Malin. Snow ball next week is 45 euro for a score of 187 or more.

Summer Time

Summer Time this Friday night commencing at 8.45pm in Bocan Hall.

Church-gate collection

The recent church-gate collection for Temperance realised 500 euro.

Badminton success

Congratulations to Oliver Ruddy who recently won the Junior mixed with Sharon Knox and the Junior Men’s with Mark McConnell in The Coleraine Badminton Tournament.

Lagging jackets and low energy light bulbs available.

Care of the Aged groups in each Parish have a limited supply of these. For those who feel they might benefit from them contact any member of the Care of the Aged for more details.

Boxing tournament

Boxing Tournament on Friday, April 4 in The Stand Hotel, Ballyliffin at 8pm. Boxers from all over Ulster including Ulster Champions and All Ireland Champions. Admission adults 8 euro, children 5 euro.

Car boot sale

Car Boot Sale in Clonmany in Saturday April 5 from 12 to 4pm. Tables 10 euro.

Reunion

Scoil Mhuire Gleneely will hold their Reunion Dinner Dance on Friday, August 1 in the Malin Hotel, Music by The Country Boys. Dinner served at 8.30pm. Tickets are on sale in local shops and are priced at 25 euro each or any of the committee; ,Mary McDaid, Kathleen McCallion, 12 Foxwood Avenue, Gleneely, Joe Kearney, Hubert McLaughlin, Niall McDaid. If anyone has old photos before 1990 the committee would be most grateful to have a loan of them and they will be returned after the dance. If you think that you can help contact Sandra on 086 8117157.Thank you.

Sympathy

Sympathy is offered to the relatives of the late Mary Gretta Smith formerly Doherty (Jack) of Chapel Street, Carndonagh. Mary Gretta was married and lived at the Lighthouse, Shrove, Greencastle for many years. May she rest in peace.

Gleneely FC Lotto

The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto on March 30, 2008 were; 6, 10, 12 and 24. There was no jackpot winner and the twenty euor winners were; Michael Harkin, Ourt, Gleneely, Charlie Duffy, Moneydarragh, Gleneely, Tony Halwell, Moville, Conor McElhinney, Moneydarragh, and Mary McCarron, Drumley, Gleneely. Next week the jackpot is 3,150 euro and the draw will take place  in The Orchard Bar on Sunday night at 10pm.

Culdaff Football Club

The Culdaff Football Club are introducing a new yearly lotto. A special discount price of eight euro per year. New envelopes are available from club members. New envelopes can be entered in The Draw any time and will last for a year. All at the club would like to express their condolences to Brain Harris senior on the recent death of his father. May he rest in peace.

McGuinness Bar Golf Society

The latest outing took place to Greencastle Golf Club on St Patrick’s Day and 23 members participated. Winner of Section A was Paddy Mc Dermott followed by PJ O’Toole and Tony Gibbons. Winner of Section B was Mick Murphy followed by Seamus Doherty (B) and Seamus O’Connor. The longest drive was won by Don Ruddy, while Nearest The Pin was claimed by Neil Farren. The front nine was won by Brian McGonagle while the back nine went to John Fare. The next outing is on May Bank Holiday Weekend and is limited to 32 members. It is an overnight trip to Mayo to play Westport (Saturday) and Ballinrobe (Sunday) before returning on Monday. All interest in going must forward relevant fees to Captain Mr John O’Kane before Sunday, April 27. All in the society would also like to pass on our condolences to Neil Duffy and his family circle on the death of Neil’s brother Michael who died recently in Scotland. Michael was an active member of the society and may he Rest in Peace.

Orchard Bar Darts

Over 40 players took part in The Orchard Bar Darts Competition on St Patrick’s Day. For the Rose McLaughlin Perpetual Club and 400 euro. The winner was Junior Coyle, Burnfoot, while the runner up was Marty Quinn, Buncrana. Darren the organiser of the competition would like to thank all those who took part in the competition and looking forward to next year again. Texas Holden continues every Thursday and Sunday evening in the Orchard Bar, Gleneely. All are most welcome.

Forty Five Card Drive

Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely on Tuesday night April 1 were; Seamus McCormick, Greencastle, Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana, Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh, Gleneely, and Hannah McLaughlin, Jemstone Park, Gleneely.

Inishowen Diabetes Support Group

Meeting in Carndonagh Hospital on Wednesday, April 9 at 8pm. They hope to have a dietician in attendance. At the recent church-gate Collection they raised 6,592 euro. They would like to thank everyone  who contributed in any way.

Gleneely Colts FC Development Big Draw

Draw will take place in McGrory’s Back Room Bar Culdaff on Friday, April 18 from 11pm, with the band Inspiration in attendance. First prize is 15,000 euro with eleven other great cash prizes. Your support will be very much appreciated by all.

Old-time dancing

Old-time dancing returns to the Wee Hall, Culdaff on Thursday, April 10 from 8.30 –10.30pm. Admission is 5 euro. Tea and biscuits served. Come along and enjoy the craic.

Inishowen Development Partnership

Inishowen Development Partnership is currently recruiting participants who have previously completed the Teach programme to opportunity to compete Fetac Level 4 Computer Applications from the comfort of their own homes. If you are interested in participating in this exciting course then contact Tutor Sinead McDaid on 086 8216306 or 93 62218. It will be the first come, first served basis.

Community Employment

New Community Employment Project is due to commence in the area. Vacancies exist or General Workers. If you are interested please contact Ann McDaid on 93 79251, The Wee Hall, Culdaff on 93 67251 with your name and PPS number. FAS Criteria apply.

Bon Voyage

Culdaff FC would like to wish Raymond McFeeley bon voyage as he heads away to Norway to work for a period of time.

Badminton Success

Congratulations to Michelle Ruddy and William Gourley on winning the Junior mixed title at The Raphoe Tournament last week.

Culdaff Football Club/ Gleneely Colts FC

Under 12 and 14 training commences this Friday, March 28 at 6pm in Caratra Park Culdaff.

Whist

Whist resumes on Friday March 28 in Bocan Hall at 8.45pm. Snowball is 40 euro for a score of 188 or more.

Uganda Collection

St Vincent De Paul is taken up its annual collection this weekend March 29 & 30 for Uganda. Please support this worthy appeal.

Sincere Sympathy

Sincere Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Francis and Danny Mc Daid, Glengad on their recent tragic bereavement. May they Rest in Peace.

Forty Five Card Drive

Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely last week were; Victor Long, Carrahuney, Gleneely, Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh, Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana.

Donegal Action for Cancer North Inishowen Branch.

The Monthly Meeting will take place in the Wesley Hall, Bridge Street Place, Carndonagh on Tuesday April 1 at 7.30pm. A well attended meeting of the North Inishowen Branch of Donegal Action for Cancer took place on February 26. Sympathy to members Margaret and Christine Farren on the death of Joe Deery. Rita KellyTrasuerer 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 Gold Classic in Ballyliffen Golf Club on March 31 in aid of DACC and other Cancer Charities. We encourage members of the public to join our branch and get behind our efforts to secure better cancer services for the people.

Good as New

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.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Gretta Boxter, Carrick Brae, Carn, on winning The Carn GAA Jackpot of 2,800 euro.

Gleneely FC Lotto

The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto last week were 17, 22, 23 and 24. There was no jackpot winner and the twenty euro winners were as follows, Catherine O’Kane, Carrowmena, Enda McDaid, Ourt, Gleneely, Patrick Thompson, Meenletterbale, Annie McBride, Priestown, Carn, Hannah McLaughlin, Gleneely. Next week the jackpot is 3,100 euro and the draw will take place in Carrick’s Bar on Sunday night at 10pm,

Gleneely Colts

The Gleneely Colts Grand Draw will take place on Friday April 18. All tickets and money must be returned by April 12 at our monthly meeting. Thank you. Our horses are now on sale priced at 15 euro. Our Annual Night at the Races on Sunday, May 4. Your support would be must appreciated. The monthly meeting will take place in the Club House on April 12 at 7pm. All are welcome.

Retirement

Martha Hutchinson, Hillhead, Gleneely who has been Daffodil Day organiser for the past 21 years is now retiring, Martha would like to say to all her dedicated volunteers who helped her every year, hail rain or snow a big thank you. To all who bought, gave donations, the shopkeepers who sold in their shops and to those who allowed our sellers to sell outside their premises, thank you. Many thanks to those who gave us their fresh daffodils and to all who pulled and bunched them. Unfortunately we hadn’t as many fresh ones this year as Daffodil Day was much earlier. Once again many thanks to all who were involved over the past 21 years. This year we raised 9725 euro and increase off 200 on last year.

Inishowen Woman’s Outreach

Inishowen Woman’s Outreach Annual General Meeting of Inishowen Women’s Outreach to be held at their offices in Millbrae, Carndonagh at 7pm.

Yoga Classes

Yoga Classes take place in Bocan Hall every Wednesday for children at 4pm. Adults 7pm. The numbers attending is disappointing. Unless there are more numbers on the register these classes will be discontinued. For more details phone Denise Diver on 086 237 5619.

Reunion

Scoil Mhuire, Gleneely will hold their Reunion Dinner Dance on Friday August 1 in the Malin Hotel, Music by The Country Boys. Dinner served at 8.30pm. Tickets are on sale in local shops and are priced at 25 euro each or any of the committee; ,Mary McDaid, Kathleen McCallion, 12 Foxwood Avenue, Gleneely, Joe Kearney, Hubert McLaughlin, Niall McDaid. If anyone has old photos before 1990 the committee would be most grateful to have the lend of them and they will be returned after the dance. Thank you.

Forty Five Card Drive

Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely on Tuesday March 25 were; Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana, Jim Doherty, Terryrone, Moville, Hannah McLaughlin, Jemstone Park, Gleneely and Victor Long, Carraluney, Gleneely.

Yoga Classes

New eight week course starting on Wednesday April 9 in the morning at 10.30am. An evening course at 7.30pm in St Eugenes Hall, Moville. Further information contact Mary on 086 8276720. Yoga for kids 4 to 14 years starting Friday  April 4 from 6 to 6.50pm in Moville FC Club House, Cooley Road. Further information contact Mary on 086 8276720. Fat Burning and Cellulite Busting Bums and Tums is a perfect class on every Monday and Thursday at 7pm in The Gym in Carn. Also places available for Yoga Beginners on Wednesday at 7pm. Further information ring 074 93 73373.

Gleneely Colts Football Club

Gleneely Colts Football Club Development Draw will take place in April with first prize of 15,000, 2^nd prize of 5,000 and 3^rd prize of 3,000, plus 9 other great cash prizes. Tickets are on sale throughout Inishowen priced at 100 euro. There is still time to buy a lucky ticket. Your support would be very much appreciated.

Reunion

Scoil Mhuire Gleneely will hold their reunion dinner dance on Friday, August 1 in the Malin Hotel, Music by The Country Boys. Dinner served at 8.30pm. Tickets are on sale in local shops and are priced at 25 euro each or any of the committee; Mary McDaid, Kathleen Mc Callion, Paddy McLaughlin, Joe Kearney, Hubert McLaughlin, Niall McDaid. Tickets limited, reunion book on sale of past and present school year. On the night of the dance if anyone has old photos before 1990 the committee would be most grateful to have a loan of them and they will be returned after the dance. Thank you.

Forty Five Card Drive

Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely last week were; Eddie Duffy, Moneydarragh, Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh, Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely and Jim Doherty, Terrone, Moville.

Whist Winners

Whist Winners in Bocan Hall on Friday night were; 1^st Phyllis Lloyd, Garrowreagh, 2nd Dillon Doherty, Carrowmore, Gleneely, 3^rd Mickey O’Donnell, Ballybeg, Carn. Other winners were Father McGonagle, Parochial House, Bocan, Rita Mc Cormick., Moville, John Duffy, Derry, Mary McDermott, Falmore. Draw winners Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Ernie Mc Lucas, Carn and Neily McCallion, Kindroyhead. Snowball on March 28 is 40 euro for a score of 188 or more and commencing at 8.45pm.

Church-gate collection

A big thank you to all who contributed to the recent Church Gate Collection for the Donegal Diabetes Associated. It raised 370 euro for their funds.

Culdaff Football Club/ Gleneely Colts

The local football clubs are undergoing a trial season in the joint promotion of youth football. As a result there will be a registration day for all players in the parish who are interested in youth football this season, on Saturday, March 22 at Caratra Park, Culdaff from 10am to 12 noon. Anyone interested in playing under 12-14-16 or 18 should attend to fill out their registration form, meet the team managers and get their training details. The under 10s will start at a later date. Coaches from both Culdaff and Gleneely will manage the teams this season. All children are most welcome.

Gleneely FC Lotto

The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto were; 5, 7, 15 and18. There was no jackpot winner and the 20-euro winners were Michael Harkin, Ourt, Gleneely; Donna Maire McLaughlin, Ourt, Gleneely; Brenda Doherty, Mullins, Carn; Daith Mooney, Effishmore, Gleneely and Cian Jordan, Glack. Next week the jackpot is 3,050 euro and the draw will take place in the Orchard bar on Sunday night at 10pm.

Old-time dancing

Old-time dancing classes for beginners in The Wee Hall, Culdaff on Thursday, March 27 from 8.30-10.30pm. Admission 5 euro inc. tea and biscuits served. Come along and enjoy the craic.

Culdaff FC

The numbers drawn in Culdaff FC Lotto on Sunday night were; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 and 8. There was no jackpot winner. The 20-euro winners were; Mary McGonagle, St.Bodens, Culdaff; George Murphy, Culdaff and John Harkin, Cashel, Gleneely. Next week’s jackpot is now 3,200 euro.

Employment project

A new community employment project is due to start in the area in April. The project will be based in the Culdaff , Gleneely and Carrowreagh areas. Vacancies exist for general works. If you are interested please contact Ann McDaid on 9379251or the Wee Hall Culdaff or 93 79832 or Carrowmeagh Community Centre on 93 67251 with your name, PPS number and Fás criteria.

Inishowen Organic Group

The next meeting of the Inishowen Organic Group will take place in Mc Clure’s Bar, Bridge Street, Carndonagh on Thursday March 27 at 8pm. Light refreshments served. New members welcome.

Whist Drive

Whist Drive winners in Bocan Hall last week were; 1^st Betty Houghton, Culdaff, 2^nd Mickey Mc Cormick, Moville, 3^rd Gerard Doherty, Ourt. Other winners were Carrie McLaughlin, Culdaff, Gerard Monagle, Priestown, Carn, Phllis Monagle, Carn and Vera Doherty, Terrawee, Gleneely. Draw winners were Rita McCormick, Moville, Margaret Maggen, Clonmel, Gerard Monagle, Carn. Snowball this week is 35 euro for a score of 189 or more. Whist is on every Friday night, commencing at 8.45pm.

Card Drive

Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely last week were Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh, Jim Doherty, Terryrone, Moville, Eddie Duffy, Moneydarragh and Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead, Carn.

Boxing Club

The Boxing Club are holding a major tournament in the Malin Hotel on Holy Thursday, March 20. Doors open at 8.30pm. First bout 9pm. Admission adults 8 euro, children 5 euro.

Caring for elderly?

If you would like more information regarding entitlements, respite support groups and other services then Diane Donnelly will be holding a number of Information Drop in Clinics in the Community Hospitals. Last Monday of every month, from 12 to 2pm and in the Carn Community Hospital and last Tuesday of every month in the Buncrana Community Hospital. If you have any queries then contact Diane on 087 2770103.

Gleneely lotto

The numbers drawn in last week Gleneely Lotto were; 14 16 22 24. There was no jackpot winner and the twenty euro winners were; Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana, William Logan, Malin Head, Kathleen Harkin, Carn Road, Gleneely, PJ Duffy, Old Convent, Carndonagh and Tina Doherty, Carndonagh. Next week the jackpot is 3,000 euro and the draw will take place in the Orchard Bar on Sunday night at 10pm.

Culdaff Lotto

Twenty-euro winners in the Culdaff Lotto on March 8 were; George Murphy, Culdaff, Dermot Diver, Bunagee, Culdaff, Grainne Canning, Carndonagh. Next weeks jackpot is now 3,150 euro.

Gleneely Colts Development Draw

Tickets are still on sale throughout Inishowen for the Gleneely Colts Development Draw priced at 100 euro each. First prize is 15,000 euro, 2^nd 500 euro, 3^rd 3,000 and nine other great cash prizes. This is your last chance to purchased a lucky ticket. You could be walking away with the Big Money. Your support would be very much appreciated.

Foyle Coaches

Foyle Coaches weekend break in Scotland to visit the Highland Shows and Day Trip to Edinburagh City form June 20 – 22. Price per person sharing is 180 stg or 250 euro, children under 11 years 110 stg or 150 euro, 50 stg deposit to secure a seat. Price includes coach, ferry and two nights B&B, staying in Hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, approx 5 miles from City Centre. For further details and bookings tel 074 93 82116 or 074 93 82619. Mob 087 2799269. Only one coach travelling. Limited places available, book early to avoid disappointment.

aWhist Drive

Whist Drive winners in Bocan Hall on Friday February 8 were 1^st Margaret McGilloway, Malin, 2^nd Mickey O’Donnell, Ballybeg, Carn, 3^rd Phyllis Lloyd, Garrowreagh, Gleneely and Paddy McLaughlin, Corner House, Gleneely. Other winners were Mary Ellen Ruddy, Ballylawn, Culdaff, James McConalogue, Cashel, Gleneely. Draw winners Declan McLaughlin, Cashel, Betty Houghten, Culdaff and James McConalogue, Cashel. Next week the snowball is 60 euro for 184 points or better. Whist is on every Friday night at 8.45pm in Bocan Hall. Everyone is most welcome.

Care of the Aged

Contact any member of Care of the Aged and St Vincent de Paul if you require help with Lagging or Bulbs for your home.

Clothes Collection

Any unwanted clothes will be collected from Bocan Chapel Car Park on Saturday, February 23 at 12 noon.

Defibrillator Group

Bocan Community Defibrillator Group would like to remind members that they are now due for recertification which will take place in Bocan Hall on Thursday, February 21 at 7.30pm. We will also have a refresher course on Monday February 18 at 7.30pm. It is vital that all members attend if at all possible.

Kick Boxing

Kick Boxing for adults will be starting at The Gym, Mart Road, Carn on Mondays at 8.30. Ring 074 93 73373 for more details.

45 Card Drive

Winners of the 45 Card Drive in Gleneely on Tuesday night were: Seamus McCormick, Greencastle, Eddie Duffy, Moneydarragh, Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana and Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh, Gleneely.

Depression classes

Names are currently been taken for a class in coping with depression and anxiety. Contact 9382945 for more details.

Gleneely FC Lotto

Numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto last week were 1-5-9-19. There was no jackpot winner and the 20 euro winners were Trevor Henderson, Garrowlawn, Gleneely, Hannah McLaughlin, Jemstone Park, Gleneely, Brian Lafferty, Moneydarragh, Pat Cleary, Draperstown, Co Derry. Danielle and Brian Houghon, Gleneely. Next week the jackpot is 2,800 euro and the draw will take place in Carrick’s Bar on Sunday night at 10pm.

Culdaff FC Lotto

The numbers drawn in the Culdaff FC Lotto on February 10 were- 6.8.9.10.11.13. There was no jackpot winner. The twenty euro winners were Danny McLaughlin (F) Cashel, Gleneely, J.F Kelly, Carn and Dorothy McLaughlin, Terrawee, Gleneely. Next weeks jackpot is 2,900 euro.  This weeks sellers are Maire and Lizzie and the draw will take place in McGrory’s on Sunday night at 10pm. The Club are introducing a new yearly lotto with a special discount price at eighty euro per year. New envelopes can be entered in the draw any time and will last for a year.

Below the Belt

Below the Belt weigh in continues every Tuesday at The Gym, Mart Road, Carndonagh, at 8.30pm. Aerobics same day, same place at 7.30pm. All are most welcome.

Guest tea reunion

Carndonagh Community School extends a very special invitation to parents of former and current pupils to a Guest Tea Reunion on Friday, February 22. There are a few tickets available. This is going to be a very big event and anyone who wants tickets should get them immediately

Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage to Medjugorgie on June 7. This is a combined tour with four nights in Medjugorgie, three nights in Gradas on the Adriatic Coast. Flights from Belfast to Dubrovnik. The cost is 734 euro, fully inclusive and is on a half board basis, breakfast and evening meals, for more details contact Ester Porter on 93 74566 or 0868475971.

Quiz

Another successful quiz in aid of Gleneely Colts FC was held in The Orchard Bar on Friday night last with seven tables taking part. The winners were The Formula One and runners up were Kearney’s Bar. Questions were answered by Celia McLaughlin and Kevin McHugh, Gleneely. The Gleneely Colts FC would like to thank all those involved. Dermot O’Brien, Culdaff as quiz master and Darren for the use of The Orchard Bar and sponsoring the prizes.

Take your pick

Congratulations to Lizzy Kelly, Glengad winner of the Orchard Bar, Take your Pick jackpot of 700 euro. The jackpot now stands at 250 euro. Live music on the night.

Pool competition The winners of the pool competition in the Orchard Bar on Sunday night were-Martin Mick, Gleneely and the runner up was Kris Duffy, Gleneely.

Texas Hold’em

Texas Hold’em winner on Thursday night was Leanne McHugh, Gleneely. Poker continues every Thursday and Sunday nights . All most welcome.

Trip to Wexford

Serenity House Active Retirement Fund is organising a five-day trip to Wexford on May 25. For further information call Serenity House on 93 82945. Seats will be allocated on a first come first served basis, so book early to avoid disappointment. A bus is also being organised to the Highland Radio Birthday Bash which is being held in March.

Alistair Coyle’s CD

Alistair Coyle’s CD is now available priced at 10 euro each or by post for 11.50. Contact Eddie Gill on 074 93 76781 for more details.

Daffodil Day

Daffodil Day this year is on Friday, March 7. Volunteers to sell daffodils on that day or people to donate fresh daffodils would be much appreciated.

Attention all employers

Jobseekers, a job fair will take place in The Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Wednesday March 5 from 10.30- 6.30pm. Employers why not make this a opportunity to find the right person for your vacancy. Employers from Inishowen, Derry and Letterkenny who are looking for staff will be there. Job seekers come along and see what is on offer for you. The event is been organised by the Inishowen Development Partnership, DSPA, Fás, Eures, Cross Border. If interested please contact Ashling on 9361376.

School enrolment

Enrolment forms for new pupils wishing to enrol at Scoil Mhuire, Gleneely are now available. Please drop into the school or telephone 074 9367236 for a form.

Deepest sympathy

The Parish of Culdaff was shocked and saddened by the recent death of Hugh Doherty (H), Redrow, Culdaff. The deceased had being ill for a short time and was just in his late fifties. Hughie, as he was known, had spent most of his life working as a labourer and was extremely well known all over Inishowen. He was a quiet, modest man who enjoyed life. The large numbers that called in his home in Culdaff to offer their sympathy and the very large numbers at his funeral, which took place in St. Mary’s Bocan, reflected the high esteem in which Hughie and the family held. Requiem mass was celebrated by Fr Joseph Morris, Bocan, who officiated at the graveside in the adjoining cemetery.  Deepest sympathy is extended to his sisters Eileen, Sally and Carmel, his brothers Calum, Martin and Daniel all his nephews and nieces and all the family circle. May he rest in peace. Another regretted death is that of Nellie O’Donnell, Drumaville, Lecamy, who died recently in Letterkenny hospital just a year after a short illness. Nellie, who was in her late seventies, was predeceased by her husband Francis in 1992. She was a devoted wife, mother and granny and always happy to welcome all callers to her home. She was a quiet, friendly person. The esteem in which she was held was shown by the large crowd who attended the removal of her remains from the hospital to her home in Drumaville where she was waked and by the large numbers who called to her home to offer their sympathy and attended her funeral that took place to St Mary’s Church, Bocan where requiem mass was celebrated by Fr Jim McGonagle who also officiated at the graveside in the adjoining cemetery. Deepest sympathy is extended to her son Michael and daughter Una, daughter in law and son in law and all her grandchildren, her sisters Rose, Josie Frances, bride and Lily, her brother Packie and sister in law, all her nephews and nieces and the wider family circle. May she rest in peace.

Card Drive

The Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely last week were Jim Doherty, Terryrone, Moville, Sheamus McCormick, Greencastle, Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana and Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely.

Ceili dancing

There is a ceili dancing every Wednesday night in the Wee Hall, Culdaff from 9-11pm also Two Hand Dancing from 8-30-10.30pm every second and forth Tuesday of the month. Admission is 5 euro and tea is served.

Variety Concert

A Variety Concert in Moville Methodist Hall will be held on Friday, February 8 at 8pm. Admission is 10 euro including refreshments. Proceeds in aid of Hall Fund. All very welcome.

Card Drive

Rashenny National School 25 Card Drive will take place in the Ballyliffin Golf Club House on Friday, February 8 at 8pm. Tickets are 10 euro each and everyone is most welcome to come along.

Guest Tea

A very special invitation is extended to the parents of former Carndonagh Community School Pupils to a guest-tea reunion to be held in the sports hall on Friday, February 22. Tickets are on sale from former hostesses in your area or contact the school.

Gleneely FC Lotto

The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto were 2, 6, 22 and 24. There was no jackpot winner and the 20-euro winners were: Eddie Duffy, Moneydarragh, Gleneely, Osward McDermott, Moneydarragh, Gleneely, Eileen Duffy, Gleneely, Peter Faulkner, Carrowbeg, Carrowmena and Eamon McDDermott, Glenaquiney, Lecamy. Next week the jackpot is 2,700 euro and the draw will take place in Carrick’s Bar on Sunday night as always. The Club thank the local community for its support.

Meeting

Gleneely Colts monthly meeting will be held on Saturday, February 9 at 7pm in the Club House. All most welcome to come along.

Culdaff FC Lotto

The numbers drawn in the Culdaff FC Lotto on January 27 were 1, 9, 11, 13, 15 and 12. There was no jackpot winner. The 20-euro winners were Anne Lynch, Culdaff, John F Kelly and Martin McLaughlin, Cashel, Gleneely. Next week’s jackpot is 2,900 euro. This week’s sellers are Oliver Ruddy and Michael McLaughlin and the draw will take place in The Culdaff Arms.

Singles’ Pool

The winners in the Singles’ Pool competition in The Orchard Bar, Gleneely on Saturday night last week were: Hugh McDermott, Carndonagh. The runner up was Charlie Duffy, Moneydarragh. The winners of the doubles on Sunday night were Joe McCauley, Moneydarragh, Gleneely and Neil Gerard Duffy, Gleneely. Runners up were James Gray, Gleneely and Hugh Kelly, Gleneely. Pool competition continues every Saturday and Sunday nights.

Texas Hold ’em

Texas Hold ’em winners on Thursday night in The Orchard Bar were: Daniel McLaughlin, Gleneely and Niall Mc Daid, Gleneely and the Sunday night winners were: Eddie McNamee, Moneydarragh and Daniel McLaughlin. Texas Hold ’em continues on Thursdays and Sundays nights.

Take your pick

The take your pick jacks now stands at 700 euro in The Orchard Bar with live music every Friday night. Come along and join the fun.

Trip to Wexford

Trip to Wexford on May 25. For further information contact Serenity House on 93 82945. Seats will also be allocated on a first come first served basis. So book early to avoid disappointment. Also, a bus is being organised to the Highlands Bash in March.

Gleneely Colts Football Clubs

Gleneely Colts Football Clubs development big draw will be held at Easter 2008. The 1^ST Prize is 15,000 euro, 2^nd prize 5,000 euro, 3^rd prize 3,000 plus 2 prizes of 1,000 each, 2 prizes of 5,000 each and 5 prizes of 200 each. Tickets are on sale prized at 100 each. Please buy one you could be a lucky winner.

Church-gate collection

A big thank you to all those who contributed in the recent Church Gate Collection for Epilepsy. It realised 378 euro for this very worthy cause.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje

This is a combined tour on June 7 with four nights in Medjugorje and three nights in Gradac on the Adriatic coast. Flight is from Belfast to Dubrovnik. The cost is 734 euro (fully inclusive) and it is on a half-board basis (breakfast and evening meal). For further information, contact Esther on 074 9374566 or 0868475971

Quiz

There will be a fund-raising quiz in the Orchard Bar, Gleneely on Friday, February 8, commencing at 10pm. Everyone is most welcome.

Sympathy

Culdaff Football Club would like to extend their sympathy to the McLaughlin and Harkin families, Cashel on the death of Thomas. May he rest in peace.

Murder-mystery night

A murder-mystery night – Dastardly Deeds at Dinner – will take place in Ballyliffin Golf Club on Friday, February 15 at 7.30pm sharp. Full evening’s entertainment with a champagne reception and a three-course dinner costing 40 euro per person. Book early to avoid disappointment. Call 074 9378111.

Credit Union

Opening hours at The Credit Union Limited in Chapel Street, Carndonagh, Thursday from 12-3pm,m Friday from 12-4pm, Saturday from 10-1pm.

Ladies’ badminton

Ladies’ badminton has resumed on Thursday nights at 9pm in Bocan Hall. Also yoga takes place in Bocan Hall every Wednesday, Children at 4pm, Adults at 7pm. All very welcome to attend.

Whist winners
Whist Winners in Bocan Hall on Friday, January 11 2008 were: 1st Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Gleneely, 2nd Margaret McGilloway, Malin, 3rd Betty Houten, Culdaff. Highest score Eddie Duffy, Mondeydarragh, Gleneely. Lowest score John Duffy, Derry. Draw winners Nellie McCalllion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely, Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh, Gleneely, Patricia Harkin, Muff, Culdaff. The whist is on every Friday night at 8.45pm. Snowball this week is 45 euro for a score of 187 or better. Everyone is welcome.

Give blood
The Blood Transfusion Service will be held in Carndonagh Community School on Wednesday, January 23 from 3–4.30pm and 7–9.30pm. Thursday, January 24 from 2–4.45pm and 7–9pm. New donors are urgently needed, so please come along and bring a friend.

Inishowen Outreach
Anyone interested in working with Inishowen Outreach on a part time basis should contact Mary on 9373337 (Morning) usual FAS conditions apply.

45 Card Drive
Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely last week were: Hannah McLaughlin, Jemstone Park., Gleneely, Eddie Duffy, Moneydarragh, Gleneely, Sheamus McCormick, Greencastle, Jim Doherty, Terryrone, Moville, Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gleneely and Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Gleneely. Cards every Tuesday night starting at 8.30pm sharp. All welcome.

Gleneely FC Lotto
The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto on the January 13 2008 were: 11-12-13-19. There was no jackpot winner. The 20-euro winners were Charlie Molloy, Quigley’s Point, Tommy McKinley, Malin Town, Annie McBride, Priesttown, Carndonagh, Tina McDermott, Gleneely, Willie Doherty (Jack), Gleneely. Next week the jackpot is 2,600 and the draw will take place in Carrick’s Bar on Sunday at 10pm. Gleneely Colts FC are holding a meeting in the Club House on Saturday, January 26 at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.

Culdaff FC Lotto
Lotto numbers drawn on January 13 for the Culdaff FC were: 4-5-12-13-14-15. There was no jackpot winner and the 20-euro winners were: Sorcha Murphy, Culdaff, Dermot Diver, Culdaff, Donal Doherty (O), Carndonagh. The Club are introducing a new yearly lotto with a special discount prize of eighty euro per year. New envelopes are available from Club Members. New envelopes can be entered in the draw any time and will last for a year.

Below the Belt
Below the Belt weight in work out continues every Tuesday at The Gym, Mart Road, Carndonagh, at 8.30pm. Aerobics same day, same place at 7.30pm. All are welcome to come along.

Forty Five Card Drive
Forty Five Card Drive winners in Gleneely on Tuesday night last were: Jim Doherty, Terryrone, Moville, Eddie Duffy, Moneydarragh, Gleneely, Sheamus McCormick, Greencastle, Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana, and Hannah McLaughlin, Gemstone Park, Gleneely.

Yoga
Yoga resumes in Bocan Hall this Wednesday. Children’s Yoga at 4pm, adults 7pm. Come along and de stress after Christmas. For more details contact Denise on 0862375619.

Wedding Bells
St Columba’s Church, Drung was the setting for the wedding of Charlene McMonagle and Stephen Armour at the beginning of December. Charlene is the daughter of Arthur and Margaret Monagle, Cul De Sac, Quigley’s Point and Stephen is a son of Trevor and Jacqueline Armour, Knockloughrim, Magerafelt. The bride was given away by Father Arthur. The best man was Keith Armour brother of the groom. Chris McMonagle, brother of the bride, was groomsman. Charlene was assisted by her best friend and chief bridesmaid Margaret Ann Doherty and friend Stephanie Molyneauk. Flower girls were Emily and Tara Molyneauk. Fr Mailey officiated at the ceremony. The ceremony readers were Una Crainey and Louise Heasley friends of the bride and the groom. Prayers of the faithful were by friends Louise Harper and Katie Thompson, offertory gifts were presented by Charlene’s mother Margaret and Stephens mother Jacqueline. The Henry Girls provided the music and singing. The reception was held in the Ballyliffin Spa and Lodge Hotel and the honeymoon was spent in London and Florida.

Early Bird Special
The winners of the Early Bird Special Draw for the Gleneely FC Development Big Draw held on January 1 were: Matthew Kelly, Moneydarragh, Tess and Shane Diver, Carrowmore, Gleneely, Robert Cunningham, Carndonagh, Anthony McLaughlin, Churchtown, Carndonagh, Lee and Lora McColgan, Moville. All won 100 euro each. The Big Draw will be held at Easter 2008. First prize 15,000 euro, 2nd 5,000 euro, 3rd 3,000 euro, nine other cash prizes. Tickets are now on sale priced at 100 each. Congratulations to the five winners of the Early Bird Special Draw.

School Reunion
CCS extends a very special invitation to the parents of former and current pupils to a guest reunion to be held in The Sports Hall on Friday, February 22. Tickets are now on sale in all areas.

Irish Wheelchair Association
There will be a table quiz in The Glen Bar, Carndonagh on Thursday, February 24.This is a fund raising event for the Irish Wheelchair Association.

Dancing Classes
Dancing Classes will be held in The Malin Hotel every Wednesday night from 8.30–10.30pm. Beginners welcome. Bring a partner.

Attic Insulation
Is your attic insulted? If not then Action Inishowen may be able to assist. If you are in receipt of Social Welfare, Pension or other Welfare Benefits, please forward your name, address and numbers to Action Inishowen, Carndonagh.

Congratulations

Congratulations to John Doherty, Doaghmore, Isle of Doagh, who celebrated his 100^th birthday during the week. Wishing you many more years of good health and happiness John.

Ballyliffin Golf Club AGM

Ballyliffin Golf Club’s 62^nd AGM will take place in the golf club on Sunday, December 9 at 6pm. The Ballyliffin golf club road will be closed for bridge widening from Monday, December 10 – Wednesday, December 12 inclusive. The Golf pro shop sale starts December 1.

25 Card Drives

The 25 card drives continue in the Ballyliffin Hotel on Monday evenings in aid of the Sheepdog Association, in Cloontagh school on Tuesday evenings in aid of the parents association, and also in McFeeley’s bar on Thursday evenings

Christmas Swim

The 10^th Annual Swim at Leenan Beach will take place on Christmas morning at 10am in aid of the Children’s Ward and Nursery at Letterkenny Hospital and the Donegal Down’s Syndrome Association. Please come along and join in the fun. Sponsor cards are available by contacting Christine McGonigle, Cross, on 9378622, or Annette Kelly, Tullagh, on 9376170.

Table Quiz

Urris GAA will be holding a table quiz in the Rusty Nail on Friday evenings starting on December 7. Every week there will be a ticket for the club’s development draw on offer to the winning team. Make sure to come along early to get a good table. The quiz will start around 9.30pm so gather your team up now and get swotting in preparation.

Summer school magazine

The McGlinchey Summer School magazine – It’s us they’re thinking about, No 10 – based on this year’s theme “Inishowen”: 1607 and all that…….” is being edited at present and will be available in March 2008. This tenth issue, the last in the present series, will complete a valuable record of local history and heritage of Clonmany and Inishowen. An absent family member or friend might appreciate a copy this Christmas. Copies of No. 9 and some earlier issues are still available in Caitríona’s Newsagent and other local shops.

Child Protection Course

Any adult who hopes to be involved in the management of youth/school teams or the supervision of any underage activities – soccer, gaelic, athletics, national school teams, youth club activities etc is required to hold a Child Protection Certificate. An opportunity for anyone interested in acquiring such a certificate is due to be held in St. Brigid’s Youth Club on Tuesday, December 11 at 7pm. The entire course will be delivered on the night. For details and to reserve a place contact 9376772, 9376234 or 9376418.

Rashenny NS

Parents of children who will be attending Rashenny NS during the next five years are asked to contact the school and leave details to enable further projection of numbers.

Christmas dance

The Annual Christmas Dance takes place on Friday December 28, featuring Mike Denver, admission is 15 euro on the night. If you require more information call 074 9735030.

Clonmany Youth Club and Community Resource Centre.

Urris Match and Win

There was no winner of the Match and Win last week and the Jackpot has now risen to 2,020 euro . The years drawn were: 1963, 1968, 1974 and1977. The winners of 15 euro were: Carmel Mc Laughlin, Isle of Doagh; Eileen Collins, Drumcarbit, Malin; Ciara Bradley, Altalalla, Clonmany; Mary B Doherty, Glengad; 2 A’s c/o Bingo.