This is a great opportunity for everyone selling anything from a needle to an anchor. It's also a great opportunity for those young entrepreneurs to hire a table between them to sell last years toys and clothes, etc. and make a bit of money for themselves - many an entrepreneur started off on a stall! Or, indeed a group of friends could hire a stall and try and raise money for their favourite charity. If you have arts or crafts, old jewellery or books a car boot sale is the ideal place to sell them. If you spent all winter knitting, sewing or embroidering then why not put your works of art on sale and see what happens. Maybe there is an interest from the wider community for an indoor venue all year round for those of all ages who have an interest in selling as a hobby or as a way of making extra cash, if so make your views known. Doors open for sellers at 9 a.m. today and tomorrow and tables cost 10 euro.
On your bike for St. Mura's - kind hearted cyclists will be putting their best foot forward when they pedal their way around Inishowen in a bid to raise funds for St. Mura's N.S. Buncrana. The cyclists from the Buncrana based North Pole Cycling Club, amongst a host of other enthusiastic cyclists, are taking part in a 32 mile fun cycle to help rake in cash for the school. The school hopes the event will raise enough money to enable them to upgrade their outdated computer equipment. The event kicks off outside the school grounds on St. Mary's Road on Sunday, 29th June at 10 a.m. The riders will then cycle from Buncrana to Carndonagh and back through Ballyliffen to Buncrana.
If you would like to take part please contact Patrick McCallion, 087 2799270 or the school, 074 9362309 for a sponsorship form.
The Buncrana 10k Road Race and 10k Fun Walk Race will take place tomorrow at 6 p.m. This year the charity to benefit is Foyle and Donegal Hospices. Sponsorship cards are still available in the Leisure Centre and from the committee. All welcome to take part for these worthy causes.
The Buncrana Foyle and Donegal Hospices Support Group are holding a sponsored walk on Sunday 22nd June at 2.30 p.m. For sponsor cards and any information contact Anna, 9361271.
A two day shop in aid of children in Crossfire will be held in the shop beside Abrakebabra on 19th and 20th June. Donations of clothes, bric-a-brac, books etc. would be appreciation. Please leave in the shop after 3 p.m. on Wednesday 18th or on the days of the sale. Thank you for your support.
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. Tickets are on sale from Monday, 2nd June daily from 5 - 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Hall. Telephone 9361572 or 086 2072496.
The Encore Music Summer School returns to Inishowen and will take place in Scoil Naomh Mura, Tooban from 14th July - 19th July. For further details telephone 087 2259858.
The Swilly Gardening Club will have their annual outing next Saturday, 21st June to Mountcharles and Bruckless. A meal will be served afterwards in Jackson's Hotel, Ballybofey. The bus will leave Buncrana at 9 am. Telephone Margaret, 9361114 for details.
Buncrana Senior Citizens' Commitee is urgently looking for voluntary drivers for the meals-on-wheels service. Meals are delivered on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Drivers are especially needed for Sundays. It only takes approximately an hour and a half and drivers are on an eight week rota system. Please contact Jim Henderson, 9361666
Host families are required for Spanish students for July and August. Expenses of 185 euro per week. Contact 086 8033884 for details after 6 p.m.
The Buncrana Parent and Toddlers' registration will take place on Wednesday, 18th June at 8 p.m. in St. Mary's Hall. New members are welcome and to be guaranteed a place you are asked to attend on the night as they will be allocated on the night.
The Country Market will be held tomorrow from 2 - 3 p.m. in the Church Hall, church Street. All very welcome.
Dunree Sports will take place on Sunday, 6th July in St. Egney's Park at 2.30 p.m. Lots of sideshows, bouncy castle, etc. This promises to be a great family day out and all are welcome.
An Grianan ICA is organising a coach to 'Junction One' on Saturday, 28th. The coach will leave Buncrana at 8.30 a.m. To book your seat telephone 9360126.
Ceili Classes are now being held in the Illies Hall on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Beginners welcome.
A Céilí Mór will be held tonight in Cockhill School from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. Busic is by Cottage Ceili Band. Admission is 5 euro which includes supper. All proceeds in aid of Bosnia, St. Joseph the Worker, Medjugorje Appeal.
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.
In the Buncrana Parish Euro draw 1st prize, 500 euro - Owen McCarron, Cockhill Park, promoter Mae Dick, Hilltown; 2nd, 300 euro - Annie Bradley, Roadside, Drumfries, promoter, 20 euro Bernie Fullerton, Umricam; 3rd 150 euro - Noreen Murphy, Tullyarvan, promoter, 20 euro Isobel O'Brien, Clonbeg.
In the GAA 10,000 euro draw this week, 10th June, numbers were 16, 23, 24, 28 - no winner. In the lotto plus the numbers were 9, 24, 26, 29 - no winner so lotto plus is now 5,210
20 euro winners - Charlotte Murphy, Joeanne Rodden, 19, Burwood, Sharon McDermott, Magherinture, Pat Henderson, Main Street and Susan Crossana, c/o Phils.
If you have anything to contribute to the Buncrana Notes please email deirdredeeney@eircom.net before Tuesday at 2 p.m.