By Teresa McDaid

teresabreege@yahoo.co.uk

Football

Sports Day is just around the corner now as we head in to the month of May. As usual it will be on the Whit weekend which is Sunday, June 1. It is now only 4 and a half weeks away so the committee will be busy over the next few weeks making their preparations. Keep your diary free that weekend. Anyone who wants to help out on the day should make themselves available as soon as possible to ensure the day itself runs off smoothly. Under-age football is now up and running and teams are doing well and making progress. The Under 14 Futsol team did us all proud last wek when they won their section of the competition in Maginn Park. Congragulations to ll involved. Parents should come along and cheer on the youth teams, as the standard of play is very high indeed. Next Sunday sees us play Clonmany in the final of the Credit Union Cup. Again please ensure you buy your tickert from the club rather than pay at the gate as we have a lot of tickets to sell. There is still a lot to play for on different fronts so let’s hope we have get off to a good start on Sunday next. A large crowd is expected and a good game is anticipated also.

Teenage disco

There will be a teenage disco in aid of the Carndonagh Boxing Club in Tul Na Ri Carndonagh on Friday May 2^nd from 9.15pm-11.15pm.  Strictly no alcohol. Music is by DJ Steve and admission will be 5Euro. 

Dance:

There will be a fundraising dance in aid of  Self Help Development International on Friday, May 2. It will take place in Foody’s Lodge from 9.30pm-1am. Music by Leslie Matthews and guests.

Admission is 5 Euro and spot prizes will be raffled on the night. Everyone welcome to come along and enjoy a great night’s craic.

Notes Anyone who would like to put anything into the Redcastle notes please conatct  074 9382374 thank you.

Teresa McDaid

teresabreege@yahoo.co.uk

Football news

It’s that time of year again when sports day is just around the corner. As usual, it will be on the Whit weekend which this year is Sunday, June 1. It is now only five and a half weeks away so the committee will be busy over the next few weeks making their preparations. Keep your diary free that weekend. Anyone who wants to help out on the day should make themselves available as soon as possible to ensure the day itself runs off smoothly. Underage football is now up and running with activity at the pitch most nights of the week. Parents should come along and cheer on the youth teams, as the standard of play is very high indeed. The adult teams are also very busy over the next few weeks with games coming thick and fast. There is still a lot to play for on different fronts with the reserves qualified for the Top competition as well so hopefully a big push over those matches will see us end the season on a high.

Gardening club

The monthly talk will be held on Monday, April 28 in Wesley Hall, Carndonagh at 8pm. The topic is rockery design and it will be given by Gordon Toner. All welcome.

Hospices group

The Foyle & Donegal Hospices Buncrana Support Group, present a social evening of Entertainment & Floral Art Exhibits in the Lake of Shadows Hotel, Buncrana on Thursday, April 24 at 8pm. Admission is 5 euro including a savoury supper. Approximately one hundred displays & various prizes (all donated) will be raffled on the night.Entertainment will be provided by Pauline Saunders, Kathy McCarthy, Stewart Buchanan, James Boyle & Irish Dancing by Aidan & Rachael McGinley, who are all giving their time free of charge. MC on the night will be Nicholas Crossan.Everyone is very welcome. Please bring a friend & support this worthy cause. Tickets are available from any member of the Buncrana Support Group or pay at the door. Further information from Margaret on 9361114

Anyone who would like to put anything into the Redcastle notes please conatct 074 9382374. Thank you.

By Teresa McDaid

teresabreege@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks

Albert Doherty would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that supported the recent fundraising concert in aid of David Nixon’s 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 to those that helped on the night providing entertainment, food, auctioneering and for the use of the Greenbank Hall. Many thanks to all.

Yoga

An eight-week yoga class starting on Wednesday, April 9 in St Eugenes Hall Moville. Morning sessions will begin at 10.30am and evening sessions begin at 7pm. Charge is 60 euro.  Everyone welcome. For more information contact Mary 0868276720.

Kids Yoga

There will be a yoga class for kids in the Moville FC Cubhouse, Cooley Road Moville. Classes from 6-6.50pm.

Mens Yoga:

Mens yoga classes in the Moville FC clubhouse, Cooley road at 7.30pm. Everyone welcome not just footballers. For more information contact Gearldine on 0879455397.

Football

Next Sunday evening will see Redcastle United. face Moville Celtic in the final of the League Cup at Greencastle. If you are going to the match please make sure you buy your ticket from the club rather than paying at the gate, as the club have a lot of tickets to sell for this match. This Final is a re-run of the Fr. O’Gara cup final from 15 years ago when Redcastle emerged victorious by one goal to nil. It will be nice to see as many players from that double winning team of 1993 as possible at the game that evening. No doubt everyone will still have fond memories of that match to share and chat about.  Two of the main talking points will most likely be the fantastic 35^th minute goal that all 3 officials missed go through the hole in the net, as well as the Ronaldo like upending of our striker in the box that led to the winning penalty.

The underage season is now up and running, probably a month too early for most pitches in the Peninsula. Parents please make sure you know when training sessions and matches begin and end in order to ensure all players are dropped off and picked up on time. If any player still has not registered then please do so before the season begins. There are ticket sheets available for any underage player who wants to sell them in order help pay for the purchase of club tops. Ask at the club, and ensure you return the monies before you order your top.

Notes Anyone who would like to put anything into the Redcastle notes please conatct  074 9382374 thank you.

Patrick Gormley

Patrick7gormley@hotmail.com

St Vincent De Paul

The St Vincent De Paul Society, St Baithin’s Conference, St Johnston recently held a collection in support of the annual Uganda Appeal. The collection was taken up on the way into St Baithin’s Church and was hugely successful.  The amount raised was 424 Euro and we would like to say a huge thank you to the community. The St Johnston and Carrigans Family Resource Centre has kindly donated the proceeds of 104 euro which was raised on Pancake Tuesday in the centre. Rosemary Colhoun made the sumptuous pancakes which were sold on the day and it was subsequently suggested that the money should be given to the St Vincent De Paul Society. Again thanks to the centre and all involved.

Supper Dance

The Supper Dance which used to be held on the last Thursday evening of the month was switched to Saturday, March 29.  It was a very enjoyable and successful event and Leslie Matthews and locals provided the songs and everybody enjoyed the supper.  People from other parts came as well.

Forever Crafts

Forever Crafts, the St Johnston and Carrigans Family Resource Centre Craft Group continues to meet every Tuesday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. Recently, the group invited Mrs Ethel Patterson to show us all her beautiful stitchery work and the group found it very interesting and inspirational. Mrs Anna Robinson helped by Geltye Duncan have given the group a workshop on quilling. Quilling is a paper craft that goes back to the days when quills were used. Other classes by members are coming up soon.  The Craft group plans to go this month to the Stitch and Creative Craft Show in the King’s Hall, Belfast. The group is always open to new members and if you enjoy crafts and craic please join them any Tuesday. Why not drop in and see what they are about? Everybody is welcome.

St Baithin’s

St Baithin’s National School raised over 1,950 euro at the recent Scholastic Book Fair. A very special thank you to all the parents who helped in any way during the fair and to everyone who bought books. The school receives 60 per cent commission on the sales to use towards the purchase of books for the school library.

Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones Playgroup is holding an enrolment day on Friday, April 11. The times are from 9.30am to 1pm. Children must be at least two years and ten months and potty trained. Immunisation records must be presented at enrolment. A fee of 10 euro is required at enrolment to cover insurance costs.

First Communion

First Communion will be held on Saturday, May 10, at 11am at St Baithin’s Church, St Johnston.

Lunch Club

The next Lunch Club for people 50 plus will be held on Wednesday, April 16 at the usual times. This is a great way to bring people 50 years young plus together so why not come along and bring a friend?

After School Support Club

The After School Support Club will resume on Tuesday, April 8 at 3.pm. All students will be notified regarding times.

Computer Suite

The Computer Suite will be available to second and third-level students during evenings. Please call to book times on (074) 91 48551.

By Teresa McDaid

teresabreege@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks

On behalf of Albert Doherty he would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that supported the recent fundraising concert in aid of David Nixon’s 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 to those that helped on the night providing entertainment, food, auctioneering and for the use of the Greenbank Hall. Many thanks to all.

Bingo Quiz;

The Quigley’s Point scout leaders will be holding a bingo quiz in of the Inishowen Romanian Fund in McGowans Bar, Redcastle. It will be on Friday April 10 and will begin at 10pm. Everyone is welcome to come along.

Yoga;

There will be an eightweek yoga class starting tonight (Wednesday, April 9) in St Eugene’s Hall Moville. Morning sessions will begin at 10.30am and evening sessions begin at 7pm. Charge is 60 euro. Everyone welcome. For more information contact Mary 0868276720

Football

The underage season is now upon us again, and the fact that it will overlap the adult season is very regrettable and will no doubt cause problems both for ourselves, for pitches and for referees. Parents need to ensure they have paid their membership for players as it is now overdue. Players, please ensure you have details of your coaches, training times, and times of matches and communicate these to your parents. Parents and guardians please ensure players are dropped off and picked up at appropriate times also. The nights for competitive matches are Under 14 on a Monday, Unde-16 on a Wednesday and under-12 on a Friday night. The Under 12s will revert to a Sunday morning after a month or so when the Under-18 season begins. Anyone who will be going to the League Cup Final between Redcastle and Moville in Greencastle on Sunday, April 20 please make sure you buy a ticket from the club for this match rather than paying at the gate. The club have a huge amount of tickets for this match and they have to pay for them whether they sell them or not, so please make sure you buy your tickets from a Redcastle Utd club member.

Anyone who would like to put anything into the Redcastle notes please conatct 074 9382374 thank you.

Yoga classes
Yoga classes on Thursdays in Quigley’s Point Community Centre. Classes are from 6-8pm and 8–9.30pm. For more information please contact Lynn Crumlish on (074) 9367983 or 0873287194 thank you.

Moville yoga classes
An eight week programme of yoga classes began on Wednesday, January 9 from 10.30am until noon and the evening class commenced from 7pm until 8pm. Classes will take place in St Eugene’s Hall Moville and the cost of the course will be 60 euro. For further information please contact Mary on (074) 9382515.

Job club
There will be new job-seeking programmes beginning in the New Year in Buncrana, Carndonagh and Moville. If you wish to apply for jobs, and gain great Interview skills contact The Job Centre Staff on 074 9361376.

Old time dancing
The modern and old-time dancing classes will take place in the Community Centre Burnfoot every Sunday and Monday night from 9–10.30pm. Classes will also be in the Malin Hotel on Wednesday nights not Tuesdays nights from 8.30pm until 10.30pm. Bring a partner along to come join in the fun!

Give Blood
Blood donation clinic at Carndonagh Community School on Wednesday, January 23, 3 – 4.45pm and 7 – 9.30pm
Thursday, January 24, 2 –4.45pm and 7 – 9.30pm. It’s good to give blood!

Fás Community Scheme
Action Inishowen Fás CE Scheme started on January 21. Vacancies exist for an administrator, an installer, environmrntal workers, a bus attendant and front office personnel. Usual Fás conditions apply. If you are interested please forward your name , address and PPS number to Action Inishowen, Millbrae, Carndonagh or phone 074 93 74529.

Attic Insulation
Is you attic insulated? If not, then Action Inishowen may be able to assist. If you are in receipt of a Social Welfare Pension or other Social Welfare Benefits that include a Fuel Allowance then Action Inishowen would like to hear from you. Please forward you Name, Address, Pension or Benefit No. to Action Inishowen, Millbrae, Carndonagh or phone 074 93 74529.”

Notes: Anyone wishing to have information put into the Redcastle notes please contact 074 9382374 thank you.

Bus trips
The North West Busways Sunday services to Derry will begin on Sunday, November 25 and will continue right up until Sunday, December 23. The schedule is as follow - Departing from Culdaff 12.25pm, Malin 12.30pm, Carndonagh 12.40pm, Quigleys Point 1.00pm and arriving in Derry at 1.25pm. A bus will also leave from Greencastle at 12.30pm, Jacks Shop 12.32pm, Moville 12.40pm, Quigleys Point 1.00pm and arrival in Derry at 1.25pm. Both buses will leave Derry to go back to Inishowen at 5.10pm.
Xmas Shopping Trip
North West Busways will have a bus departing from Inishowen to Belfast and Junction One on December 8th for those who would like to do some Christmas shopping. For more details please contact (074) 9382619 or (074)9382116.
Self Help
Albert Doherty will be running a concert in Greenbank Hall in Quigley’s Point on Friday, November 23 at 8pm. Refreshments will also be provided and Albert will be talking about his recent trip to Africa. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the fun.
Notes: Anyone wishing to have information put into the Redcastle notes please contact 074 9382374 no later than a Thursday evening, thank you.

Inishowen football was dealt a huge blow by the untimely sudden death of Mr. Charlie O’Donnell, chairman of The Inishowen League. He was chairman for a long time, and his guidance of the League management committee will be missed within Inishowen and beyond for many years to come. Redcastle Utd FC would like to extend their sympathies to his family and friends.

Jobseekers
The Job Club Centre Inishowen Partnership are starting a new programme in Moville. If you, or anyone you know, is currently looking for a job or even just thinking of going back into the workplace then this is the programme for you! For further details contact Aisling on (074) 9361376

Yoga
Yoga classes will be starting soon in the Community centre in Quigleys Point and it will be a great way to help strengthen and tone your body while relaxing and de-stressing the mind. To reserve your place and if you would like further information please contact Lyn Crumlish on 074 9367983 or on Mobile 087 3287194.

Spnsored Row
A sponsored row will take place in from Prehen to Greencastle in aid of self help development international on Saturday June 30th at 9AM, weather permitting. The row will get to Greencastle between 1.30pm and 2pm. Entertainment will be provided at Greencastle with bouncy castles and the big red bus to name but a few. Rowers from all around the Irish coast including rowers that have rowed the Atlantic will be taking part. All life belts must be worn by the rowers at all times. The pleasure boat, The Tucan, will accompany the rowers to Greencastle. The trip will last 4 and half hours. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided on board. There will be walkers for the self help development international walking from Muff to Greencastle also. There will be refreshments in the Church Hall in Moville in the evening after the row has finished. Your support in this event will be greatly appreciated.

Cairn
Extra members for The Flight Of The Earls Musical are needed as soon as possible. Rehersals are currently underway in The Cairn, Greencastle.  Guitar lessons also in The Cairn every Wednesday at 7PM. Children’s morning with music, drama and games on every Saturday 11AM-1PM. Cairn teams are also in progress every Saturday from 1PM-3.30PM. New members are always welcome. For further information on any of these items please contact 074 9381104.

Sponsored Row
The sponsored row for the Self Help Development International will be on June 3rd leaving from Derry to go to Greencastle around 9am, weather permitting. Anyone who would like to come and bring their boat or to come and row would be very welcome. Anyone interested in following the row there will be token pleasure boats sponsoring as well on the four and a half hour trip. For tickets and for further details please contact Albert on 074 9383360 or contact the ferry office for tickets on 02871362857.

Yoga
Yoga classes will be starting soon in the Community centre in Quigleys Point and it will be a great way to help strengthen and tone your body while relaxing and de-stressing the mind. To reserve your place and if you would like further information please contact Lyn Crumlish on 074 9367983 or on Mobile 087 3287194.

Sports Day
Sports Day is finally upon us, and it is hoped this Sunday will be the best ever. There are all the usual attractions and lots more besides for all the family. Come along and show your support and have a good time while you are doing it. All help would be gratefully appreciated on the day, and in the the preperation of the field beforehand. This is a good day to go out and mingle with others from the local community and beyond, and watch the children enjoy themselves. In a small rural community like ours there aren’t that many events to bring locals together, so make the most of it when it come along.