Congratulations to the pupils who made their confirmation on Sunday in St. Mary's Church, Bocan. They were from St. Boden's National School:
Grace Connor; Dylan Doherty; Jane Alexandria Doherty; Marty Doherty; David McDaid; Sophie Nicole McDaid; James McLaughlin; Evan Patrick O'Brien; Louise O'Connor; Chloe Ruddy. Scoil Mhuire: Sheryl Clabby; Jessica Ciara Harkin; Kiera Henn; Amy Kelly;
Billy McLaughlin; Odhran McLaughlin; Niamh O'Donnell.
Come along and enjoy a session of Old Tyme Dancing in the Wee Hall, Culdaff every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Admission is 5 euro with tea and biscuits served. Great music from 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. For all to enjoy, so come along and enjoy the craic, also Ceili Classes in the Wee Hall, Culdaff every Wednesday from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Forty-five card winners in Gleneely last week were: Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead; Victor Long, Carrhuney; Jim Doherty, Terryrone, Moville and Eddie Duffy, Moneydarragh.
A trip is being organised for a weekend break in Scotland to visit the Highland Shows and a Day trip to Edinburgh City which will take place from the 26th June to 28th June. Price per person sharing is 2650 euro. Seventy euro deposit will secure a seat. Price includes coach, ferry and two nights bed and breakfast staying in an hotel on the outskirts of Glasgow, approximately five miles from the City Centre. For further details and bookings telephone 9382116 or 9382619 or 0872799269. There will only be one coach travelling so places are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Grow is a twelve step programme which helps us face life's problems. Grow Group meets in the Day Centre of Carndonagh Hospital every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Telephone Maria on 0867702860 for details.
A Charity Dance in aid of Romania will be held in Malin Hotel on Friday the 3rd April. Music by Peter Mac, John McGeoghehan and Diane Harkin (Line Dancing). Tickets 5 euro. Dancing from 10.30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
The annual 'Night at the Races' takes place in the Culdaff Arms on Easter Monday, 13th April, commencing at 9 p.m. Horses are on sale prices at 15 euro with the winner in each race receiving 75 euro. This annual event has grown from strength to strength over the years in the Culdaff Arms on Easter Monday night.
Carndonagh Community School is holding a fundraising Easter Bingo on Sunday, 5th April at 3 p.m. in the Aras. Admission is 10 euro. Side prizes galore.
Anyone wishing to enrol their child in the Gleneely National School for September should contact the School phone 9367236 as soon as possible.
Carndonagh Boxing club is holding a Fancy Dress teenage disco in the Tul Na Ri this Friday, 3rd April. Under 12s from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and under 18s from 9.15 to 11 p.m. Prizes on the night for the best costumes.
Bocan Community Playgroup: a Fun Day is being organised for Easter Sunday. If anyone would like to donate home baking, or a prize for the Raffle then contact Edward Doherty on 9379974 or Norah McGrenaghan on 9379820/0876839714. We look forward to seeing you there.
Whist winners in Bocan Hall on Friday night were Micky Doherty, Glentogher; 2, Ellen Ann Lafferty, Glengad; 3, Betty Houten, Culdaff. Ticket winners Betty Houten; 2, Ellen Ann Lafferty and Dolores O'Donnell. Other winners were: Mary Ellen Ruddy; Phyllis Lloyd; Darragh McLaughlin; Carrie McLaughlin.
Snowball tonight 80 euros for 185. Whist begins at 8.45 p.m.
"Love and Land," a final chance to see this hugely entertaining play by the Bocan Drama Club will be held on Friday, 3rd April at 8.30 p.m. in St. Patrick's Hall, Malin. Well worth a second visit!
A new jobseeking Training Programme will be commencing in the IDP Carndonagh Office next week. During the present economic climate competition for job vacancies is high, so why not come to the Job Club and learn the skills that will enable you to put the best application forward. This course is free to all. Call Aisling at 0749361376 for further details and to book your place.
Car Boot sale on Saturday, 4th April and on the first Saturday of each month. Ten euro to book a table.
Basket making classes starting soon, names now being taken. Telephone 9376772.
The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto last week were 7:11:16:21. There was no jackpot winner and the 20 euro winners were Evelyn Doherty, Gleneely; Brian Diver, Moville; Jim Kelly, Moneydarragh; Orlaith McNamee, Moneydarragh and Mary McCarron, Drumley, Gleneely. Next week the jackpot is 1,1550 and the draw will take place in the Orchard Bar on Sunday night at 10 p.m. Thank you for your support.
Numbers drawn in the Culdaff FC Weekly Lotto on Monday 23rd March were: 1:2:3:7:9:10. There was no jackpot winner.
The twenty euro winners were Bernadine Quinn; Mick Curley and John McLaughlin (R). Jackpot next week is 1750 euro. Training for both teams continues on Tuesday and Thursdays at the changed time of 7.30 p.m. sharp.
Bocan Youth Club: the rota for Thursday is Eilish Bell; Lizzy O'Brien; Sally O'Connor; Wendy Smith. Friday, 2nd April: George Brennan; Carmel Lynch; Sally O'Connor, Nonie Watson; Raymond Putnis; Seamus Doherty.
The Youth Club will be closed for Easter from the 10th to 17th April.
Night at the Races in Culdaff Arms on Easter Monday night the 13th April.
Carndonagh Boxing Club are holding their annual presentation Boxing Tournament on Holy Thursday, 9th April in the Malin Hotel. Boxing commencing at 8.30 p.m. Admission adults 8 euro; children 5 euro.
Carndonagh Boxing Club are holding their annual Fancy Dress in Tul Na Ri on Friday, 3rd April. Prizes for best dressed U12 - 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. U18 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission is five euro (Full supervised).