Tatley was born on 21st April 1926 in Fahan to parents Harold and Cassie Foreshaw and spent her early childhood in the Main Street. She married Andrew Davis when she was only 18 and had four children, Johnny, Katherine (Tootsie), Dorothy and Rosie. She was a kind, thoughtful and generous person who always thought of others before herself. She was a bit of a poet and liked to make up verses when the mood took her.
Her happiest years were spent in the 'Top Spot', the cafe in Church Street run by her daughter, Tootsie and her husband Peter Murphy and where she helped out whenever asked. She was very religious and a daily Mass goer. She also loved her horses and was at home in Liam the Poet's bookmakers in the Market Square. Indeed if you had asked her what her favourite places in the world were she would have said The Top Spot, St. Mary's Oratory and Liam the Poets, in that order!. She had 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren all of whom loved her completely. They nicknamed her 'Robot Granny with Two Sticks'. She has one remaining brother and two sisters.
Tatley was in poor health for a number of years and died on 14th March in Beech Hill Manor. She was cremated in Roselawn Cremetery and her ashes were buried with her beloved husband Andrew. May her soul rest in peace.
Strathroy Senior Citizen's Club in Omagh is inviting people from Buncrana to a social evening on Monday, 21st April. A free bus will leave the Market Square at 6 p.m. If you wish to go please contact Jim Henderson, telephone 61666 before Frdiay, 18th April.
A two day collection for the Alan Doherty Appeal will be held on 18th and 19th April throughout the town. There will be a street collection and a collection in the various supermarkets. Volunteers are needed for no more than two hours each of the days. The last operation Alan had cost 240,000 euro. Many thanks to all who gave to the last collection which raised 10,994 euro. Volunteers can contact John Porter, 5, Castle Avenue or telephone 9361254
Dunree FC is holding a 'Night at the Races' in An Tuath Nua tonight at 9 p.m. All welcome.
A concert will take place in the Fowler Hall, Tooban on Friday, 2nd May at 7.30 p.m.This is the first of three from the Da Capo Concert Series for 2008 organised by an Inishowen community based group and tickets are 10 euro or 5 euro concession.
A Parish Mission will be held in all three churches by the Redemptorist Fathers. The Mission will begin on 17th - 24th May. All parishioners are invited to participate.
Fahan Community Council will begin their maintenance and grass cutting at St. Mura's graveyard in Fahan tomorrow. The council is appealing for as many people as possible to help out to maintain the historic graveyard. Volunteers with rakes, hand tools and strimmers are asked to come along between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to help out.
The Mayor, Paul Bradley with the co-operation of the town council is organising a Mayor's Ball which will be held next Saturday, 19th April in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel. There will be a champagne reception followed by a gala dinner. Tickets are 50 euro each or for a table of ten, 500 euro. All proceeds will go to local charities. Music is by The Johnny Quigley All Stars Band. Telephone 086 8030575 to book your ticket as there are a limited number of tables.
A petition for the rebuilding of the Cockhill Bridge is circulating around Buncrana. You can sign it in any of the local shops. Your support is needed for this important cause. Contact Oliver, 087 6432419 for details. So far there have been over 1,500 signatures so the petition is going well - keep signing.
The Buncrana Parish Draw is starting again. Cards for the new draw are now available from St. Mary's Hall, the Parish Office, Sacristies and Desertegney P.O. The first draw for 2008 will be on Sunday, 13th. New promoters are needed in various areas so if you would like to help out in your area please contact Danny Henderson, 9361572 or the Parish Office, 9361253.
Card sessions are held in the Angling Centre, beside the Castle Bridge on Thursdays at 8 p.m. All welcome.
Ceili Classes are now being held in the Illies Hall on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Beginners welcome.
Line dancing classes are held on Tuesdays 8.15 - 10.15 p.m. in the Plaza. All ages, beginners and improvers welcome. Contact 087 7538317.
Ballroom dancing classes will take place in the Plaza on Thursdays, intermedi-ate 8 - 9 p.m. and beginners 9 - 10 All welcome.
Old Time and Ceili dancing is held every Wednesday from 8.30 - 10.30 p.m. in Desertegney Parish Hall
The Inishowen Athletics' Club trains on Wednesdays in the Leisure Centre at 7 p.m. for children 8 years and over.
Aquafit classes are also held in the Leisure Centre every Wednedsay at 8 p.m. ages 16+. No swimming ability is required and all welcome.
Boxercise Classes are held in the Leisure Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30 p.m. for both male and female. Telephone 087 7773323 or 086 0534476 for details.
Indoor hurling training for 6 - 10 year olds will be held in the gym at Crana College on Sundays at 11 a.m.
In the GAA 10,000 euro jackpot draw held every Tuesday night in O'Flaherty's Bar the numbers drawn on Tuesday 1st April were 15, 18, 22, 32 - still no winner. In the lotto plus on the same night the numbers were 3, 18, 19, 21 - no winner so the lotto plus is now 4,830 euro. 20 euro winners Oliver Doherty, 19, Lr. Main Street, Agnes McLaughlin, Cockhill Park, Majella McLaughlin, Linsfort, Pat Henderson c/o Loos and Martin Duffy, Clonglash.