Deepest sympathy is extended to Mura McLaughlin, Kilderry, Muff on the sudden death of his brother Jimmy, Glasmullin, Drumfries.
Jimmy who was in his 51st year was originally from Letter, Fahan is survived by his wife Mary Bridget; his son, Hugh and James; daughters, Gemma, Evelyn, Bernadette and Katie; his brothers Paddy, Mura, Denis; sisters, Elizabeth Lynch, Sinead McGonag
le and Kathleen Doherty; and his mother Eileen. To all these deepest sympathy is extended. He was predeceased by his father Sonny some years ago and his brother Hugo 28 years ago. Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. McGoldrick in St. Mura's Church, Fahan. Burial took place in the adjoining graveyard. Jimmy was a very popular person and was very well known around the Peninsula. His funeral was one of the largest seen in Fahan, evidence of the high regard in which he was held. May he rest in peace.
The Cancer Support and Social Club will meet on Monday, 9th February at 7.30 p.m. in Milltown House, Carndonagh for tea and chat. Meetings are held monthly and newcomers are always welcome. Contact rita on 0866028993 or Deirdre on 087634596.
Church Gate collection next weekend by the Youth Choir CD Group to help alleviate costs in the production of a CD. All sponsorship would be welcomed by the group.
Donegal Action for Cancer Care are holding a meeting in McClures, Bridge Street, Carndonagh on Monday, 2nd February at 7.30 p.m.
The wedding took place recently in St. Mura's Church, Fahan of Shane Doherty, son of Packie and Sadie Doherty, Redcastle and Charleen Doherty, daughter of Michael and Martina Doherty, Fahan. The bestman was Sean Douglas and the groomsman was John Paul Farren both friends of the groom. The bride was assisted by Nicola Doherty, sister of the groom and Gemma Doherty, sister of the bride. The flower girls were Kaoirse Doherty and Kayla McKinney and the page boy was Michael McKinney. Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Fr. McGoldrick and the music in the Church was supplied by Maria Doherty. The reception was held in the Ballyliffin Hotel and the honeymoon was spent in New York.
There will be a meeting of the Inishowen Diabetes Support Group next Wednesday, February 4th at 8pm in Carndonagh Hospital. The Diabetes Federation of Ireland is running a CODE (Community Orientated Diabetes Education) Programme Type 2 Diabetes starting in March.
The Federation is carrying the cost of this course and it will run simultaneously in Letterkenny and involve 5 daytime sessions. The facilitator will be Anne Mullan, Western Regional Officer, Diabetes Federation of Ireland and more details about the course will be available at next week's meeting.
The recent Church Gate collection for the Epilepsy Association amounted to 217 euro and £17.50. A big thank you to all who contributed.
Bingo every Saturday night in St. Mary's Community Hall. your continued support is appreciated starts 9.15 p.m.
Muff Ceili Club are running a Ceili in St. Mary's Community Hall next Friday night, 6th February, all proceeds going towards the upkeep of the hall. Dancing from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Music by Martin Doogan, admission five euro including supper. Your support for this Ceili would be greatly appreciated.
The good news for anyone living in rural areas who are without transport need not be confined to their home as Inishowen Development Partnership have organised buses to collect people at the following venues - pick up times as follows: Muff to Derry: Wed/Thurs/Fri - pick up 6 p.m. Arrive in Derry/Cinema/Foyle Street at 6.15 p.m. Depart - Derry/Foyle Street/Cinema at 10 p.m. Muff to Buncrana: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat: Pick up Iskaheen 9.50 a.m. Grove Cottages 9.55 a.m. Arrives Buncrana 10.20 a.m. Departs Buncrana: 1.45 p.m. Sunday Service Muff to Derry - Depart 1.15 p.m. Depart Derry/Foyle Street/Cinema - 5.15 p.m.Contribution 5 euro return; 3 euro single. Bus Pass Holder: free If you live close to the bus route but are unable to make the connection, a door to door service is available on request which collects you at your door, when you call and book through the Office before 12 noon the day before travel. For bookings and information on all our new services, please contact Noreen at 0749322291 or Cormac at 0879861606 at the Inishowen Development Partnership. It would be advisable if this time-table was placed in a prominent place in your home. Please note this is only the time-table for the Muff area.
There is no need to hibernate for the winter as activities to suit all ages are catered for in St. Mary's Community Hall.
Activities for the more energetic adults were published last week. Other activities which takes place are as follows: Monday's Senior Youth Club - 8 p.m. to 9.30 p.m; Tuesday's Mother/Toddler Group - 10 a.m. to 12 noon (during School Term); Tuesday Club 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Irish Language Class - 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m; ICA every third Tuesday 8 p.m. Wednesday's Brigini: 6.15 p.m. to 7.45 p.m. Red Cross 8 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. Thursday's Mother/Toddler Group 10 a.m. to 12 noon (During School Term); Irish Dancing for pleasure (Children) 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. Muff Youth Accordion Band - 7.30 to 9.30 p.m. Saturday's Junior Youth Club 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Bingo 9.15 p.m. Contact Number for keep fit - Olivia 0879903189.
Winners in this week's Parish Draw were Cliona O'Donnell, Grove Cottages, Muff, 300 euro, Bernadette McKinney, Carnamoyle 200 euro and Rhona O'Hara, Ardmore Manor 75 euro.
