Sad death

The death has taken place in Manchester of Sarah Browne, she died after a long illness, and had lived in Manchester for over 30 years. She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Bridget Gallagher, Sappagh, Muff. She is survived by her husband Frank, children Frank, Maria, Lorraine, Denise and Yvonne, by her brothers, Dan, Frank, and Gerald, sisters Mary and Margaret, Liz, Teresa ,Annie, Rose, Kathleen, Bernie, and Colette, to all these deepest sympathy is extended. Sarah came home every year to visit her family in Muff and her husbands family in Mayo. Requiem Mass was celebrated in Christ the King Church,  Finneylane, and burial took place in Millane Cemetery, Chradle. Sarah will be sadly missed by all her family members and friends in Inishowen, Mayo, and England. May she rest in peace.

Sad loss

The death has taken place at her home Keady, Iskaheen, after a short illness of Jeannie McColgan. She was in her 88^th year and was predeaced by her husband Pat 34 years ago, also by her daughter Mary Catherine. Jeannie was the last surviving member of the Arbuckle family. Deepest sympathy is extended to her sons Danny, Liam, Colm, Eugene and Patrick, to her daughters, Bridget, Eileen, and Grace also to her many grandchildren and friends. The Requiem Mass was concelebrated in St.Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen by Father John Farren, and Father Colm Morris. Offertory gifts were brought up by family members and the readings were by her granddaughters Angela, and Catherine McColgan, and her grandsons Patrick McCirr and Dermot Davenport. The music in the Church was supplied by the Brogan family. Burial took place in adjoining graveyard. Bridget lived for her family and was of a very quiet and gently nature. She was a members of the Muff Branch of the Apostolic workers for many years. She will be sadly missed by her family, extended family and her many friends in the area. May she rest in peace.

Lenten Trocaire

The Lenten Trocaire Collection for Muff and Iskaheen amounted to 5,153 euro and £919. Thanks for your generosity to this collection.

Parish Draw

The winners in this weeks Parish Draw were; Rose Thompson, Moville, 300 euro, Calvin Bradshaw, 200 euro, and May McLaughlin, Wheatfield, 100 euro.

Retreat

One-day retreat to Lough Derg on Saturday, May 24 has been organised. Fare is 45 euro which includes bus, ferry, 2 meals. Leaving Carndonagh at 7am, Clonmany at 7.20am, Super Valu, Buncrana at 8am. Telephone 074 93 76573 for further information.

Bingo

Community Bingo every Saturday in St Mary’s Community Hall at 9.15am. Your continued support is appreciated.

Naomh Padraig GAA

The numbers drawn in lasts weeks lotto draw were 1, 3, 6, 5, 7, 4 and 2. There was no jackpot winner however two 50 euro prizes went to WM McLaughlin C/O Rock and Lorraine Lynch. Next week’s jackpot will be 750 euro. The past week was a busy one on the field. The seniors beat Red Hughes by 3-06 to 2-03. While the reserves lost against same opposition by 5-09 to 1-05. The ladies also played two games last week, winning both. They defeated Pettigo by 6-08 to 1-03 and Bundoran by 3-10 to 1-03. This weekend the seniors and reserves are away to Robert Emmett’s.

Sinn Fein Lotto

The winning numbers in last weeks Sinn Fein lotto draw were 4 11 13 18. There was no jackpot winner. Two people had 3 numbers and won 50 euro. P Gallagher, Ballintra and Ekkie Volkmer, Mountcharles.

Mass for the Deaf

There will be a Mass for the profoundly deaf in the Nazareth House, Chapel, Bishop Street, Derry on Sunday May 4 at 3pm.

Alzheimer’s Tea Day

An Alzheimer’s Tea Day is a lifeline for people with dementia and their families. Register to hold a party in your home or work place on Thursday May 1. Call 284 6616 or visit www.teaday.ie.

Quigley’s Point Swift Lotto

The numbers draw in this weeks Quigley’s Point Swift Mini Lotto were 3, 6, 9, 11, 12 and 13. There was no jackpot winner. Mae McColgan, Iskaheen, matched 5 numbers and wins 60 euro. Next weeks jackpot will be 890 and the draw will be on Tuesday night. The first team have their last home game of the season on Sunday against Redcastle, Kick off at 2pm. Why not come along and see the Foyleside Derby Match. The underage and ladies seasons are underway now, check with team managers about game and training schedules.

Tuesday Club

Forthcoming events organised by the Tuesday Club who meet in St Mary’s Community Hall every Tuesday from 2-4pm are as follows; Tuesday April 29 Walk/ Kilderry, May 6, Swimming, (Hilltown House), May 3 Gardening talk by P McCartney, 20 May, to be arranged, May 27, Armchair, Aerobics, Mary Quigley, June 3, Talk- Maura Cannon, June 10 - Trip (Inch Level). Starting noon. Enjoyable Golf, Walking, for health.

Moll coming

A date of mark on your calendar, June 20, when the very popular John B Keane Play “Moll” will be coming to St Marys Community Hall.

Ram raid

A daring ram raid took place at Texaco Filling Station, Muff in the early hours of Wednesday morning causing considerable damage to the shop front. The lorry and getaway car involved in this raid were stolen in the north. The estimated cost of the damage is 10,000 euro, although the gang only got away with a quantity of cigarettes valued at 500 euro, even dropping some of these when making their getaway. The culprits were caught on CCTV and an award of 1,000 euro will be given to anyone who has information regarding this robbery that would lead to the arrest of these criminals. The gardaí would also like to hear from anyone who could help them with their inquiries.

Parish Draw Winners

Winners in this weeks Parish Draw were; Gerard Harkin, Ballyboe, 300 euro, Lily Harkin, Ballyboe, 200 euro, and Madge McCarron, Sappagh, 100 euro.

Céilí Mór

A Céilí Mór organised by the Quigley’s Point Ceili Club will be held in St Mary’s Community Hall next Friday, April 25. Dancing from 10pm-1am. Admission including supper 5 euro. Music by The Cottage Ceili Band.

Theft in church

Two candelabra in the Sacred Heart Church, Muff have been targeted several times recently and a quantity of cash taken even though the strongest locks were in place. Two females with a child in a pram sawed the lock open and on another occasion another female did likewise. Both sets of thieved were caught on CCTV. Fr Farren and the gardaí are anxious that these criminals are caught and the appropriate action taken. Anyone passing the church seeing anything suspicious, please contact either Fr Farren or the Gardai as this type of behaviour cannot be tolerated.

Yoga classes

Yoga classes will continue for the next seven weeks in St.Mary’s Community Hall on Tuesday from 7-8.15pn. New members very welcome.

Musical Evening

There will be a musical evening in Greenbank Hall this Friday, April 25 at 8pm. Admission 7 euro. All welcome.

Wedding

The recent wedding took place in St Aidan’s Church, Butlersbridge, Co Cavan of Martin McLaughlin. son of Seamus and Ann McLaughlin, Ardmore, Muff and Brenda Leahy. daughter of Brendan and Patsy Leahy, Dublin. The bridesmaids were Tara Byrns, Megan Clery and Sinead Leahy. The best man was Seamus McLaughlin, and the groomsmen were Declan McGill and Sean Leahy. The celebrant at the Mass was Father Tom Manion, and the soloist was Mairead Whelan. The reception was held in the Slieve Russell Hotel, Co Cavan and the happy couple spent their honeymoon in Cyprus.

Mission

A Mission will be held in the parish this year from Sunday, May 25 until Saturday, May 31. Further details at a later date.

Confirmation

Thirty-two children from Scoil Naomh Brid, Muff and 31 from Scoil Naomh Fionan, Whitecastle were confirmed by Bishop Hegarty on Tuesday last in the Sacred Heart Church, Muff. Also in attendances; Fr Paul Farren, Fr John Farren, Fr Edward Mailey and Fr Colm Morris. The beautiful music in the Church was provided by the Youth Choir under the direction of Margaret & Roisin Brogan. Afterwards refreshments were served in St Mary’s Community Hall by the ladies’ committee, and the children had their photograph taken with the bishop. Congratulations to all the boys and girls who were confirmed.

Tuesday Club

Muff Tuesday Club will recommence in St Mary’s Community Hall from 2-4pm with a Bowling Session. Forthcoming activities include Swimming, Walking and Golf. Members of the group attended a Social Morning in the Gateway Hotel, Buncrana recently and afterwards had refreshments of soup and sandwiches. The theme for the day was romantic and other reminiscence of dances in years gone by. One lady recalled that dances held in Ture, had their form of central heating, as the dance floor was directly over the cow shed, causing the heat to rise at no cost. Everyone had a really enjoyable time, this type of activity is hoped to be repeated in the near future.

Namoh Padraig GAA

The numbers drawn in last weeks lotto were 2, 1, 5, 7, 6, 3 and 4. There was no jackpot winner, however, 6 runner up prizes went to Mary Toye, Cross, Quigley’s Point, Roy Robb, C/O Squealin pig, Shaun Gallagher, Muff, Colette Barratt, Summerhill, Muff, Paul Harkin, 59 White castle & Sinead Lynch. This weeks jackpot will be 700 euro. Last week was a mixed one on the pitch. The Senior Boys lost to Urris in the Semi Final of the Inishowen Senior Competition, however bounced back to beat Convoy in the league at the weekend. Unfortunately the reserves lost out to Convoy on the same night. At under age level the U12’S comfortably defeated Urris last weekend both the senior and reserves were away to Red Hughes.

Social Evening for Hospices

Foyle & Donegal Hospices present a Social Evening and Floral Exhibits in the Lake of Shadows Hotel on Thursday April 24 at 8pm. Admission 5 euro including a savoury supper for details contact Margaret on 93 61114.

Open Day

North West Regional College are holding an open evening tonight (Wednesday, April 23) from 5-8pm. For information phone 04871276022.

Quigley’s Point Swifts Mini Lotto

The numbers drawn in last weeks Quigley’s Point Swift Mini Lotto were; 1 2 4 6 11 and 13. There was no jackpot winner, big Brian McLaughlin, The Grove, Leo and Molly c/o The Ture Inn and Ann Marie Doherty, 11 Craig Park, matched 4 numbers and win 20 euro each. This weeks jackpot will be 840 euro and the draw will be on Tuesday night. The Underage Season is now upon us and we wish all our teams good luck for the season ahead. The under 18 team kick off in a few weeks and any players interested in playing, please contact any committee member.  The Annual Night of the Races is on Friday, May 16 in the Squealin Pig. Horses priced at 10 euro each, on sale from players. Also any race sponsors greatly appreciated. 

Death

The sudden death took place on March 10 of Mr Charlie Rutherford, Carry, Carnamoyle, Muff. Charlie was beloved husband of Phyllis, loving father of Shaun, Mary, Phillip, Charles, Patricia, Bernie and Brian and loving grandfather of Peter, Donna, Niamh, Reece, Aine, Aaron, Lee and Chloe.

Sympathy is also extended to Charlie’s sister May McLaughlin (Quigley’s Point), Dan and Vincent (Scotland) and Willie (Dublin) and to all his brother and sister in laws, nieces and nephews, cousins and to his friends. Charlie was predeceased by his parents and brothers Joe and John. Charlie was an active member of the Irish Farmers Association and represented the IFA at a local and national level. Charlie was awarded Life Honorary membership of the association in 2002 for his loyal service. IFA members formed a guard of honour at the funeral as a mark of respect. Charlie was also involved on various committee including the Inishowen Co-operative Society, Donegal Creameries and Inishleigh Mil. Charlie was a valued member of the local community and always attended community events. The large attendance at his funeral reflected the high esteem in which he was held. A special thanks to Fr Farren for the lovely moving Requiem Mass and for his continued support to the family. Thanks also to the Brogan family who provided the music at the funeral mass and to Charlie’s nephews and nieces for reading. The Rutherford family circle wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all who supported and sympathised with us and who sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy, floral tributes, called to the family home, travelled to be with us, brought food, helped over the wake and attended the funeral, grave diggers and alter servers. Thanks also to Inishowen Funeral Services for the professional manner in which they carried out the funeral arrangements. It is so comforting to know that we live in such a helpful and caring community surrounded by family and friends and neighbours. Charlie’s month’s mind mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 11 at 7.30 in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen, Muff.

Death

The death occurred recently in the nursing unit, Buncrana of Pat McFaul, Ardmore, Muff. He died suddenly after been ill for some time. Pat was the son of the late James and Mary McFaul, Ardmore. He was predeceased by his brothers Charlie, Eddie, and Hughie some years ago. Pat was a farmer most of his life and in his younger years was a member of the FCA. He was of a very quiet nature and was a highly respected member of the community. Requiem Mass was concelebrated in the Sacred Heart, Muff by Fr John Farren, Fr Eamon Martin, Fr Colm Morris, and Deacon Daniel McFaul. The music in the church was provided by the Children’s Church Choir. Deepest sympathy is extended to his brother Neil and his many cousins and friends. The wake was attended by a large section of the community as was his funeral showing the high regard in which Pat was held. Burial took place in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. May he Rest in Peace.

Sympathy

Deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Joe Elder formerly of Springtown, Muff. Sympathy is also extended to the parents and extended family of baby Lee Ryan Hegarty, Sappagh, Muff.

Cake Sale

A Cake Sale in aid of Parish Funds will held in St Mary’s Community Hall next Saturday, April 12 at 11am. Anyone who would like to help please contact Bridie McNally on 93 84076.

Diocesan Mass

The Annual Diocesan Mass for those with special needs and their families will take place in St.Josephs Church, Galliagh on Sunday, April 13. Bishop Lagan will celebrate the Mass.

Church-gate collection

St Vincent’s De Paul Society Church Gate Collection for Uganda will take place next weekend. Please give to this worthy cause.

Parish Draw Winners

Winners in this  week’s Parish Draw were; Maureen Crossan, Gortnamona, 300 euro, Fiona & Catriona Grant, Tirbracken, 200 euro and Eabha Grant, Ardmore, 100 euro.

Bingo

Community Bingo as usual on Saturday night in St Mary’s Community Hall at 9.15pm. Your continued support is appreciated.

Naomh Padraig GAA

The numbers drawn in last weeks lotto draw were 2,7,4,3,6,5 and 1. There was no jackpot winner however 100-euro runner up prize went to Luke McCorkell c/o Squealin Pig. The Senior Game was called off last weekend due to the Donegal Game. This weekend  the club host Naomh Ultan with the reserves playing at 3.30 and the Seniors throwing in at 5pm. Last weekend saw the beginning on the Underage Season with both the U12 girls and boys recording victories over Steelstown. Finally all training continues at the usual time midweek.

Quigley’s Point Swifts

The numbers drawn in last week’s Quigley’s Point Swifts Mini Lotto were 4.9.11.13.14 and 15. There was no jackpot winner. Liam Grant, Fahan and Mark Rehill, Muff matched 4 numbers and win 30 euro each. This week’s jackpot will be 830 euro and the draw will be on Tuesday night at the Astro Turf. The Underage Season kicks off on Monday, April 14 with under 14 team and under 16 team on Wednesday, April 16 and under 12 on Friday, April 18. All help greatly appreciated. Would all first team members who have togs and socks since the Easter matches return them immediately.

Cake Sale

Bridie McNeely is organising a cake sale on Saturday, April 12 in St Mary’s Community Hall from 11-4pm. Proceeds to Parish funds. Anyone who would like to help please contact Bridie on 93 84076.

Muff Festival AGM

The AGM of the Muff Festival took place on Tuesday, March 25 in St Mary’s Community Hall. The following officers were elected for 2008; Chairman Bernard Breslin, Vice Chairman Joe O’Donnell, Minute Secretary Mary Rose McLaughlin, Joint Correspondent Secretaries Gerald McLaughlin and Mura McLaughlin, Joint Treasurers Emma McLaughlin and Phyllis McKenna, P.R.O Tommy Doherty, Health and Safety Officer Karl McCarron, other committee members Liam Harkin, Liam McLaughlin, Willie Doherty, Cassie Hegarty, Kathleen Doherty and Claire Doherty. The next meeting will take place in the hall on Tuesday, April 8 ay 8.30pm. New members welcome.

Thank you

Fr Farren would like to thank all those who hosted stations masses during lent. If anyone would like a house mass in October he would appreciate if you would contact him.

Used Stamps

Used Stamps are of use to the missions. Please leave in the boxes provided in the church porch.

Parish Draw

Winners of this week’s Parish Draw were- Breege Grant, Craig Park, 300 euro, Sarah Lindsey, Keady, 200 euro and Bernice Maher, Colpey, 100 euro.

Tuesday Club

The Tuesday Club resumed after the Easter Break on Tuesday April 1 at the usual time of 2pm, in St Marys’ Community Hall. The final session of the Spring Programme was very well attended. When an interesting presentation on Gardening was made by Paddy McCartney. A programme of activities for the next quarter is now been put together. Any ideas on activities welcome. Come along have a cup of tea, a chat, and join in the action.

Glor Maighe

Muff Irish Language Group will also resume on Tuesdays at 5.30pm and St Mary’s Community Hall on Tuesday April 1.

Bingo

Community Bingo as usual on Saturday night in St Mary’s Community Hall at 9.15pm. Your continued support is appreciated.

Parish draw

Winners in the Parish Draw were; Roisin Brogan, Lenamore, 1,000 euro, Brenda Rutherford, Carrie, 300 euro, Father John Farren, Iskaheen, 200 euro and Jimmy Ruddy, Ture, 100 euro.

Church-gate collection

The church-gate collection next week will be taken up by the St Vincent De Paul for the Mission in Uganda. Please give generously to this very important cause.

Thank you

St Vincent de Paul wishes to thank all who supported the Christmas Day trip in any way. The totals raised was 3,573 euro and £333.

Meeting

Parents, guardians of pupils of Carndonagh School from the Drung, Muff and Iskaheen areas are invited to a meeting in Foody’s Lodge, Quigley’s Point on Wednesday, April 2 at 7.30pm. One of the purposes of the meeting is to nominate names for the board of management.

Muff festival

The agm of the Muff festival took place in St Mary’s Community Hall yesterday (Tuesday, March 25).

Bingo

Community Bingo as usual on Saturday night in St Mary’s Community Hall at 9.15pm. Your continued support is appreciated.

Trócaire boxes

Fr Farren would be grateful if the contents of Trocaire boxes could be handed in during the week.

Annual Spring clean

Calling all committees, residents, associations and concerned individuals. Muff Community Development (Meitheal Mhaighe) is organising its annual Spring clean (Meitheal Ghlanadh An Earriagh) on Saturday, April 5. Proceedings kick off at 10am in St Mary’s Community Hall with a cup of tea followed by a short video on recycling. Gloves, bags, etc, will be supplied. It’s our village. Let us take pride in it by helping with the Spring clean.

Wedding

The wedding took place recently of Mairead McColgan, daughter of Eamonn and Patricia McColgan, Iskaheen, Muff and Phil Howie son of Ernest and Thelma Howie, Ness Woods, Co Derry. Bridesmaids were Karen McColgan, sister of the bride, and Adrienne Rafferty, friend of the bride, Tanya McColgan, sister of the bride and Susanna McKinney, friend of the bride, were matrons of honour. The best man was Paul Howie, brother of the groom, and the groomsmen were Jamie King, Craig Morris and David Mudie, all friends of the groom. The flower girls were Ella and Lucy McColgan, second cousins of the bride. Nuptial mass was celebrated on St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen, by Fr John Farren. The music was supplied by pianist Jeff Widdowson, bagpiper, E Neely and flautist Maria Alderin. The reception was held in the Redcastle Carlton Hotel and the honeymoon is being spent in Mauritius. 

Lights, camera, action

Time is running out for litter bugs in Muff as Donegal County Council and The Muff Development Co-Op have arranged to erect CCTV at Bank Site at St Mary’s Community Hall. This is part of ongoing cooperation with the council and the development committee with a new view of improved use and management of the site.

People of the Year

A gala banquet and presentation of the People of the Year Awards 2007 will take place in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny on Saturday, March 29. This year Inishowen has four representatives in the competition and good night entertainment is promised by the organisation. Music by The Barflies. There are a few tickets for this event still available. Anyone wishing to be associated with the event should contact Mura on 0868568100.

Draw winners

Winners in this week’s parish draw were the Grant Family, Dundrain, 300 euro, Ellen McRoynolds. Grove Cottages, 200 euro and Bernie Ward, Grove Cottage, 100 euro.

Saturday bingo

Bingo as usual next Saturday night in St Mary’s Community Hall at 9.15pm. All support appreciated.

British pensions

If you are in receipt of a British Pension or have not claimed a British Pension and you are a man born between April 6, 1933- October 24, 1939 or a woman born between April 6, 1938-October 24, 1944, you may be entitled to increased pension and arrears back. All information on British pensions even if you only worked in Britain for a year also available. Contact 91 26010 and ask for an information officer.

Thank you

The parents’ committee of St Nicholas’ Pre-school for children with special needs thanks all who supported its church-gate collection and Christmas Day swim.

Lenten stations

The lenten station for Wednesday, February 27 will be held in the home of Seamus and Patricia McColgan, Drumaneil and on Friday, April 29 in the home of Angela McConnellogue, Aught.

School enrolment

A remainder to parents who which to enrol their child in Scoil Naomh Brid in September to please contact the school for an application form this week.

QPS Notes

Fun Football will recommence on February 23. All children, male and female, welcome. Coaching course to take place on February 23 from noon-1pm. All parents and friends welcome. Please contact a committee member if interested.

Numbers drawn in the lotto 2,7,9,11,12,13. There was no jackpot winner. G-Man, David Doherty and Alice Porter, matched four numbers and shared 60 euro.

Bookings for the astroturf available, contact 07517660650. block booking, parties and one-off Bookings available. 1^st team is away to Dunree in a cup match, contact manager for further information. All support welcome. Under age football training will be starting shortly, please contact committee members or managers for information. Congratulations to the U16 Girls who helped Crana College achieve success with their school. Well Done. Information on the club is available on, www.qpsfc.com. Anything you would like to see on the site send info to secretary@qpsfc.com. Boys under 16 training will begin on Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm. Contact Paul Hegarty and Joe Johnston for more information.

Namoh Padraig GAA

The numbers drawn in this weeks lotto draw were 1,3,6,7,5,2, and 4. There was no jackpot winner however 100 euro runner- up prize went to Wm McLaughlin, c/o Rock. Next weeks jackpot will now be 5,650 euro. Senior training continues at Ture on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.15pm. Players should bring both boots and runners and all new players are welcome. U12 & U14 Girls Training resumes on Thursday February 21 from 6-30 to 8pm. Bus will run as usual leaving Clar at 5.50pm.

Ladies senior training continues on Wednesday at 7pm and Saturday at 11am, while U12 boys training on Sunday mornings. Club membership is now due and has to be paid before the end of Month. Membership is 40 euro for family, €25 euro for individuals and 5 euro for u16s. Finally the Ladies Branch would like to extend thanks to Charles Diver’s Builders Products, Red Door Interiors, Ciaran McColgan Contracting Ltd, Foodys Lodge, McGonagles Service Station who all generally contributed to a recent fund raising draw in aid of the ladies county team jerseys.   

Local arrests
A number of locals have been arrested in relation to the serious assault at Kilderry, Muff on December 30. The two males and one female were interviewed at Burnfoot and Letterekenny Garda stations. It is understood that charges will be brought against those involved.

Dancing classes
J & J Modern and Old Time dancing classes are being held on Sunday and Monday nights in Aileach Community Centre, Burnfoot at 9pm. Beginners welcome – bring a partner. Those classes also take place every Wednesday night in the Malin Hotel at 8.30pm.

Sympathy
Deepest sympathy is extended to Mrs Annie Gallagher, Grove Cottages, Muff on the death of her sister Mrs Elizabeth Harrigan, Drung who died recently. Sympathy is also extended to her husband Francis, sisters Mary, Bridie and Margaret, to her sisters in law, brothers in law, nieces and nephews and to all her friends in the area

Parish raw
Winners in this week’s parish draw were: Thomas Doherty, Strathfoyle, 300 euro, Kathleen Doherty Sappagh, 200 euro and Calvin Bradshaw, Derry 75 euro.

Robberies
Farmers and contractors in the Muff and surrounding areas are advised to keep their tractors well protected after a number of robberies were reported to the local Garda station. These thieves are highly sophisticated and seem to have no trouble in getting access to these trailers, so in your own interest be vigilant at all times and help to stop the criminals in their tracts, and do report anyone particularly in a van acting suspiciously in your area.

Blood needed
The mobile unit will be in Carndonagh Community School on Wednesday from 3–4.45pm and 7–9.30pm and on Thursday from 2–4.45pm and 7–9.30pm.

Samaritans
The Derry Branch of the Samaritans is holding information evenings to recruit new members on Tuesday and Thursday of this week.

Naomh Padraig GAA
The Naomh Padraig AGM took place at the Clubhouse on Sunday week past. The following offices were elected for 2008.

Chairman- Michael McMenamin
Vice Chairman - Dermot McColgan
Secretary- Kevin Diver
Assistant Secretary- Catriona McColgan
Treasurer- Joe McLaughlin
Assistant Treasurer- Brendan McColgan
Development Officer- Michael McMenamin
Assistant Development Officer- Neal Toye
Pro- Eunan Keaveney
Assistant Pro- James Gerard McColgan
Registrar- Sean Lynch
County Board Delegate- Pat Keaveney
Inishowen Board Delegate- Neal Toye
Northern Board Delegate- Seamus McColgan
Ladies Board Delegate- Seamus McColgan

The numbers drawn in last week’s lotto draw were 6-3-4-5-2-1 and 7. There was no jackpot winner, however, 100-euro runner up prize went to Lisa McColgan, The Bridge, Iskaheen. This week’s jackpot will be 5,450.

Death
Fr Eddie McColgan
The local community was shocked and saddened by the death of Fr Eddie, after a short illness, on Tuesday, January 15 in Letterkenny Hospital. His wake was held in St Patrick’s Church, Iskaheen with a mass of farewell concelebrated there by Fr Farren, Fr Morris and Fr Martin and with the bishop’s final blessing before his body was taken to Dalgan Park for a funeral mass and burial in the St Columba Missionary Order Cemetery. Fr Eddie, who was in his eightieth year, was born in Drumanail, Iskaheen. He was ordained in 1952 in Dalgan and spent time in America, Australia and the Philippines but spent over 40 years in Fiji as a teacher, a college principal and a parish priest. It was this role that he told family and friends he loved most of all. His life in Fiji was spent in some of the most difficult missionary parishes. He spent nine years as a priest in the Yasawa Islands that are separated from the mainland by 50 miles of sea that can be rough and difficult. Many solo journeys were made in his small boat the “Brigid”, funded by those at home and named after a beloved sister who had died young. He built many churches and schools in Fiji, funded again by those at home and for which Fr Eddie remained eternally grateful. Fr Eddie was a stubborn man, a trait his fellow missionaries felt helped him to overcome many difficulties in his ministry, but he tempered his stubbornness with a robust sense of humour. He lived a modest life in his retirement in Iskaheen surrounded by family and friends who looked after him until his passing.

On the day of his ordinations, Fr Eddie came home to be greeted by bonfires all over the hillsides, front streets and farmyards of Iskaheen, a proud day in his family’s life. On his last journey from Iskaheen, his coffin was carried aloft to the foot of the Drumanail lane and as he started the long journey to Dalgan by hearse, the only sounds that could be heard were birdsong and a thunderous round of applause from that same community, again a proud day in his family’s life. May he rest in peace.

Information Evening
Scoil Mhuire will hold an information evening in Naomh Padraig GAA Club, Ture, Muff tonight (Wednesday, January 23) at 7.30pm followed by light refreshments. If your child is of transfer age to secondary school, please come along and meet with Management and a selection of staff. For further information please contact 074 9361065.

First Sod Cut
It was a memorable occassion in Muff last Tuesday, November 19 when a large number of local people, members of the clergy, local councillors and a member of the Senate witnessed the cutting of the first sod for the Muff Sheltered Housing Project. This is a great achievement for the hard-working committee who deserve the highest praise and also to Jack Dismore for his generosity in making available the site for the project. Refreshments was served in Knowhead Presbyterian Church Hall after the ceremony.

Christmas Bazaar
St Mary’s Community Hall is the place to be next Sunday, December 2 when the Annual Christmas Bazaar organised by the Muff Branch of the Apostolic will take place. As in other years there will be fantastic prizes at the Rickety Wheel, also the usual stalls, bottles of wine, elephant and cake stalls available. Santa will make a personal apprearance at around 4pm to receive letters so please make an effort to come along on Sunday. All monies raised going to the Missions. Tickets for a raffle are now on sale from committee members.1st prize is a Hamper, 2nd Christmas Cake, 3rd Large Tin of Sweets. The tickets are two euro a strip.

Romanian Fund Raising Auction
Inishowen Romanian Fund Annual Auction will be held at Mary Deeney’s, Ture, Muff on Saturday December 1 at 9pm. Anyone wishing to donate unwanted items such as furniture, kitchen appliances, home baking, TVs, DVD players, machinery, foodstuff etc, can contact Mickey on 087 2121789 or Marty on 087 2681308. These items can be collected throughout Inishowen and Derry. Once again a big thank you to everyone who has been go generous throughout the years and a very Happy Christmas to everyone from all of the Inishowen Romanian Fund Committee.

Bingo
Community Bingo every Saturday night in St.Mary’s Community Hall at 9.15pm. Your support is appreciated.

Book Sale
The Parents’ Association of Scoil Naomh Brid, Muff is holding a Book Sale in the school hall on Saturday, December 1 between 1pm and 3pm. All books 50 cent. No further donation of books required. Your support is much appreciated.

Parish Draw
Winners in this week’s Parish Draw were: 300 euro Margaret Barr, Grove Cottages, 200 euro Margo Harkin, Grove Cottages and 100 euro Martin Glenn, Carry Road.

Knowhead Annual Sale
Friday, December 7 will see the Annual Sale in Knowhead Church Hall. It will start at 7.30 pm and there will be the usual items such as cakes and bakes, homemade and home grown produce, Christmas gifts, toys, etc. Teas and jellies will be available. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday Club
The Tuesday Club has been up and running for the past few months. They meet in St Mary’s Community Hall on Tuesday’s from 2pm to 4pm. They take part in a variety of activites, have a cup of tea and a wee chat. The club is open to anyone with time on their hand, male or female to come along they are open to ideas for further activities. Some of the group travelled to Derry last Tuesday night to see South Pacific in the Millennium Forum. This is just the first of many trips they hope to avail of in the future.

Quigley’s Point Swifts
Numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 2-5-7-12-13 and 14 and there was no jackpot winner. Two people matched 5 numbers and shared 60 euro, they were Alice Porter, Ture and Fionnuala McColgan, Ture. This week’s jackpot will be 1,400. A very successful dinner presentation was held at Foody’s Lodge on Friday night and the committee would like to congratulate the following players: Amy Diver, Fun Footballer of the year, Ultan Doherty, Under 10 Player of the Year, Darren McColgan, Under 10 Manager’s Player of the Year, Caolan Mailey, Goalkeeper award, Odran McColgan, Under 12 Top Goal Scorer and Under 14 Player of the Year, Christie Curran, Under 14 Top Goal Scorer, Darragh Magee Under 12 Player of the Year. Under 16 team on winning the league, Hugh Curran and Adam Harkin Under 16 Joint Players of the Year. Dean Hegarty and Lee Mullan, Under 16 Joint Top Goal Scores, Denise Donaghey, Under 16 Player of the Year, Kathleen O’Donnell, Under 16 Top Goal Scorer, Niall McColgan, Under 18 Player of the Year, Seanan McColgan, Under 18 Top Goal Scorer, Maria McColgan Manager’s Player of the Year (Inishowen Ladies), Sarah M cGoldrick, Player of the Year (Inishowen Ladies) Trevor Gallagher, Manager’s Player of the Year (Inishowen League) Anthony McColgan, Ulster Senior League Player of the Year, Ciara Moyne, recipient of the McGonigle Family outstanding Youth Award and to Brian McIvor, Club person of the Year. Medals were presented to the under 10 team who finished 3rd in the Blitz throughout Inishowen. Special thanks went to all the parents and guardians for all their help and support throughtout the year, especially the underage games.

Naomh Padraig GAA
The numbers drawn in last weeks lotto were 3,6,2,7,4,5,1. There was no jackpot winners however , the 100 euro runner up prize went to John McDaid, Quigley’s Point Post Office. Next week’s jackpot will now be 5,050. The Club’s Parish League ended last Sunday and The Club would like to thank everyone who assisted or helped in any way. The indoor hurling continues on Saturday’s in the Community Centre at 10:30 am for boys and girls aged 6-10 years. The underage presentation will take place in the Clubhouse on Friday, November 30. There will be a night at the races the following Friday, December 7 in the Squealing Pig and a Bazaar in the Clubhouse on Sunday, December 9. Hopefully these events can be well supported. Finally there will be a table quiz in the Ture Inn on Friday 30th November at 10:30pm as usual. All proceeds are going towards the defribulator fund.

CD proceeds
The proceeds of John Kieran Doherty’s CD, New Love, will be handed over to the Donegal & Carndonagh Hospices at a dance in the Squealin Pig on Friday, November 30. A Celtic Shirt will be raffled on the night. Admission 5 euro. Please support this very worthy cause.

Venture Scouts
Josie Coll in the Rock Bar will give a flower arrangement demonstration on Tuesday, November 22 on behalf of a fundraiser by the 9th Donegal Venture Scouts. The demonstration will begin at 8:30 pm and your support for the scouts would be much appreciated.

Sad Death
The death occurred recently in Letterkenny General Hospital of Mary Barron, Lenamore, Muff, after a long illness bravely borne. She is survived by her husband Frank her sons Patrick, John, Frankie, Noel and Michael, her daughters Celia, Bridgeen and Margaret, her brothers John, Joe, Gerard and Raymond and her sister Bridie. To all these deepest sympathy is extended. She was predeceased by her son Paul, her brothers Peter, Frank and Pat, her sisters Rose and Maggie. Mary was a very strong woman who wasn’t interested in the material things in life but was happy to live a very simple lifestyle dedicating her time to her husband and family. She never minced her words, what you saw is what you got. Forty-two years ago when Frank had to spend four years in hospital she ran the family business more or less single-handed as well as caring for her large family. Requiem Mass was concelebrated in the Sacred Heart Church Muff, by Father John Farren and Father Colm Morris, Father Eddie McColgan was also present. The readings were by her grandson Mark and her granddaughter Pauline. Prayers of the faithful were by grandchildren and her grandchildren also brought up the gifts. Granddaughters Una and Roisin Brogan and her cousin Gerard Barron supplied the music in the church. The large number of people who called to the house and attended the funeral was evidence of the esteem in which Mary was held. She will be sadly missed by family and particularly by her grandchildren and great grandchildren with whom she had a great rapport and all her friends in the area. May she rest in peace.

Bingo
Community Bingo continues every Saturday night in St Mary’s Community Hall at 9:15 pm. Your continued support is appreciated.

Draw Winners
Winners in this week’s Parish Draw were Paul Lynch, Kilderry, 300 euro, Nuala Lafferty, Carnamoyle, 200 euro and Annie Diver, Ardmore 100 euro.

Staff Required
Muff Community Development Co-op is seeking staff for the community services programme. The following part time/ flexible vacancies are available in Muff and Quigley’s Point Community Centres. 1. Financial Administrator- Muff, 2. Community Services Assistant, Muff 3. Caretaker/ Maintenance Workers, Muff and Quigley’s Point. Applicants for 2 & 3 above must be in receipt of benefits or currently in a community employment scheme. Applications in writing to CSP Recruitment Resource Centre, St .Mary’s Community Hall, Muff before 23rd November. For more information contact Laurie on 086 1572437.

Santa’s Letters
All children please note that Santa Clause will be paying a visit to St Mary’s Community Hall on Sunday 2nd December when the Muff Branch of the Apostolic Workers will be holding their Christmas Bazaar he will be there to collect your letters. Further information later.

Thank you
Jackie Rancan,See Breeze, would like to thank all those who supported the coffee morning in aid of Newlands, Orphanage, Moshi, Tanzania, East Africa. Everyone who gave donations attended the morning and done baking, thank you all.

Community Bingo every Saturday night, in St. Mary’s Community Hall at 9.15 pm. Your continued support is appreciated.

A Youth Concert in aid of Donegal Action for Cancer Care, will be held in the Rock Bar on Thursday, October 18 at 6.30 pm. Come along and enjoy a goods night’s entertainment by the young people of our community, as well as supporting a worthy cause. Admission 5 euro Adults, 3 euro Children.