The launch of Professor Wilson's Book, Thomas D'Arcy McGee Volume 1- Passion Reason and Politics will take place in McGrory's on Friday, June 27th beginning at 7 pm. It will be an evening of music, craic and poetry to celebrate the life of Thomas D'Arcy McGee and will include contributions from local historian Sean Beattie and Culdaff author, Hazel McIntyre (Moville).
The Pioneer Association is organising a bus to Knock on Sunday the 20th July leaving Moville at 7 a.m. via Gleneely, Carndonagh and Buncrana. Fare is 50 euro which includes 2 meals. For more information phone 9382709.
Get your rafts and bicycles ready for the annual Culdaff Water sports weekend on the 11th, 12th and 13th July. More details later.
Inishowen Women's Outreach would like to say thank you to an anonymous benefactor for the donation recently received. The group is always grateful for the support and help offered to it and is moved by the generosity shown by the local community.
A dance in aid of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research will be held in the Malin Hotel tomorrow night. Music by sister and brother Sharan and Gary followed by a disco with P.J. the D.J. Doors opened 10.30 p.m. Tickets are 10 euro. Includes door prizes. Please support this worthy cause for enquires tel Susan 0861574454 or Ann 0861664760.
A sponsored walk in aid of the Patient Comfort Fund for Carndonagh Community Hospital will be held this Sunday, 22nd June. The walk will leave from Mary Deeney's Bar, Ture at 2 p.m. to McGowan's Bar, Redcastle. For more information contact Helen on 9383821.
The North West Regional College is offering part time courses commencing in September. Telephone 04871-276022.
The winners of last Friday's whist in Bocan Hall on Friday night were: 1, Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Gleneely; 2, Vera Deeney, Terrawe, Gleneely. Other winners were Phyllis Lloyd, Carrowreagh; Mary Ellen Ruddy, Bocan; Ernie McLucas, Carndonagh; Patricia Harkin, Muff, Culdaff. Ticket winners were: Fr. McGonagle, PP, Parochial House, Bocan; Mary McDermott, Falmore, Gleneely and Betty Houten, Culdaff. The jackpot this week is 70 euro for a score of 182 or more. Whist every Friday night at 8.45 p.m. in Bocan Hall.
Irish Cancer foundation wishes to thank all those who contributed to a recent collection which raised 501 euro for this valuable research.
The death took place in Glenties last week of Bridie Conefry (nee Gallagher) from Culdaff who was buried in Bocan after Requiem Mass in Glenties. Sincere sympathy is extended to her husband Noel, daughters, June, Rachel, Noreen and Angelene, her brothers and sister and all the family circle. May she rest in peace.
Dance in aid of Alan Doherty Fund will take place on Saturday, 12th July in Malin Hotel with music by Smokey and the Bandits. Tickets 5 euro or pay at the door with raffle and spot prizes. Please support this worthy cause.
Pilgrimages to Knock on Saturday, 28th June. Further details to book phone Esther 9374566.
The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto last week were 3:5:8:13. There was no jackpot winner and the 20 euro winners were Chris Duffy, Gleneely; Margaret Lafferty, Moneydarragh; Eileen Duffy, Moneydarragh; Nuala McElhinney, Hilltown; Kevin Doherty, Ourt, Gleneely;
The jackpot is now 3,700 and the next draw will take place in Carrick's Bar on Sunday night at 10 p.m. (under ten fun football continues at Caratra Park on Fridays at 5 p.m. with the session ending at 6 p.m. all children to be collected on time and fee for session is two euro. Boys and girls must be over six years of age and are encouraged to wear shin pads and boots if possible.
The lotto jackpot at an all time high of 3,800 euro and this week's draw will take place in McGrory's on Sunday night. Yearly lottos are available priced at 80 euro. This weeks sellers are Aine and Eilish.
Old time dancing in the Wee Hall, Culdaff, every second and fourth Thursday. Tea and biscuits served. Come along and enjoy the crack.
Old time dance in Bocan Hall on Friday, 11th July.
The annual blessing of the graves will take place in Bocan on Sunday, 29th June at 3 p.m.
Inishowen Tourism is organising a trip of the peninsulas attractions and historical areas on 28th June, leaving the Tourist Office at the Diamond, Carndonagh at 9.30 and returning around 5 p.m. The fee is 25 euro which includes refreshments and lunch. Telephone 9374933.
Make your way to the Plaza, Main Street, Buncrana today and tomorrow for the indoor car boot sale. This event is being organised in aid of the Plaza project and Arts and Crafts and all types stalls are very welcome. Doors open at 9 a.m. for sellers and 11 a.m. for buyers. For more information contact 0863984451.
Gleneely School sports will take place in the Sports Field this Sunday commencing at 2.30 p.m. sharp. A fun day for all the family and races for everyone.