The biggest golf outing of the year, The Cottage Bar's Golf Outing, will take place on Sunday. Two coaches will leave from The Cottage at 8 a.m. and will proceed to Galgorm Castle, Ballymena where an enjoyable day of top golf will be played. Presentation of the prizes will then take place in the Cottage Bar at 10 p.m.
A sponsored walk in aid of the Alan Doherty Fund will take place on Sunday May 18th at 3 p.m. The walk will leave St. Mary's Hall, Clonmany and proceed via Binion, Tullagh, Rusty Nail and back to the hall for refreshments. there is also a shorter w
alk available. Sponsor cards available from Eddie 9376781 or Breege 9376391.
Regarding the Alan Doherty Appeal Fund, John Porter, organiser says: 'I would like to thank SuperValu, Spar, and all the local pubs who allowed us to collect. To the collectors who gave up their time, a special thanks. To you, the public, who gave with heart and hand. You never cease to amaze me by your generosity. So far we have collected 11,380 euro. Thanks again'
Inishowen Wildlife Club is hosting a talk by Lorcan O'Toole, manager of the Golden Eagle Reintroduction Project in Dunree Fort Museum this evening at 8 p.m. Admission is free and all are very welcome.
The Country Market will take place tomorrow and on 17th May from 2 - 3 p.m. in the Church Hall, Church Street.
'A Place Apart', the International Flower Festival will be held in Loreto House, Linsfort from today - Monday 5th, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. today - Sunday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday. There will be demonstrations throughout the weekend and exhibitions outside and inside Loreto House. There will also be competitions for florists and amateurs and gardening competitions for professional, amateur and gradening.
Daniel O'Donnell will officially open the Festival and admission is 10 euro.
A concert will take place in the Fowler Hall, Tooban this evening 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
The AGM of Inishowen Community Radio will take place on Thursday, 8th May at 7.30 p.m. in the offices of the Inishowen Development Partnership in Pound Street, Carndonagh. All welcome.
James Kilbane will star in a concert to be held in St. Mary's Hall on Monday, 23th June at 8 p.m. All welcome. Please note the change of date.
Yoga for Beginners will be held in the Tullyarvan Mill every Monday at 10 a.m. and Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. for 6 weeks. Telephone Geraldine, 9385082.
New classes at the Natural Health Centre: morning classes - Tuesday and Thurs bums & tums 10am - Wednesday, fat burn 10am
Afternoon classes, during your lunch hour - total body workout Tuesday and Thursday 12.30-1pm &1pm-1.30
Lunch crunch ab class - Wednesday 12.30-1pm and 1pm-1.30
Evening classes: Tae-bo Tuesday, Thursday 7pm-8. Ab class Tuesday, Thursday 8-8.30. Slimtrim fatburn weight in and exercise class Wednesday 7-8pm Pilates Wednesday 8-9pm
Zendao martial arts class -adults Tuesday, Thursday -8.30-10pm - Kids Thursday 6-7pm and at 11-12
Card sessions are held in the Angling Centre, beside the Castle Bridge on Thursdays at 8 p.m. All welcome.
Pre-Marriage Courses for 2008 are available in the Pastoral Centre, Friday and Saturday 30th and 31st May. Telephone 9374102 for details.
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, intermediate 8 - 9 p.m. and beginners 9 - 10 p.m. 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.
The Aware Depression Support Group meets on the second and fourth Monday every month at 7.30 p.m. in the Buncrana Nursing Unit. If you are feeling sad, anxious or not sleeping you could be depressed. There is help available so telephone the helpline 1890 303302 or www.aware.ie
A Free Counselling Service is now available through your doctor at the Buncrana Medical Centre with a B.A.C.P. Trained Counsellor. If you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bereavement, stress, phobias, low self esteem or lack direction in life or have relationship problems, then this is the service for you. Contact the Medical Centre, Maginn Avenue.
If you are caring for an older person the Carers Development Officer Service is the service for you. Information on entitlements, support groups, respite and training will be covered. Contact Diane Donnelly, Carers Development Officer, telephone 087 2770103.
In the Buncrana Parish Euro draw 1st prize, 500 euro - The Kerrigan Family, Lisowen Avenue, promoter, 30 euro, Marie Deehan, Lisowen Avenue; 2nd, 300 euro - Mae Ferns, Glebe Linsfort, promoter, 20 euro, Mary McGonagle, Trillick; 3rd, 150 euro - Jonathan McLaughlin, Magheratan, Linsfort, promoter, 20 euro Brendan O'Donnell, Linsfort.
In the GAA 10,000 euro draw on 22nd April, the numbers were 5, 7, 10, 15 - no winner. The lotto plus numbers were 1, 15, 20, 21 - no winner. 20 euro winners: Eithne Fullerton, c/o Bingo, Caldwells, Tullydish, Breedge Doherty, Rockfield Terrace, Cathy Coughlan, 55, Cloncool Park and Bridget McBride, 5, Ard patrick, Carndonagh.
