If you have any photographs of your time at either schools you can leave them at the school reception with your name and address and they will be promptly returned. Any help from past pupils and past teachers would be very much appreciated.
The Buncrana 10K Road Race & Fun Walking Race will take place tomorrow at 6 p.m. This year's charity beneficiary will be Scoil Iosagain Special Needs. Sponsor cards are available from the school or any committee member. Everyone is welcome to participate
Drumfries National School is taking part in the 'Cash for Clobber' recycling initiative for the school funds. Filled refuse sacks containing recyclable clothing, shoes, bags, bedding, towels, curtains etc. can be left in the school by this Monday, 15th. For enquiried please telephone 9363396.
The Swilly Gardening Club's next meeting will be held this Monday 15th at the earlier time of 7.30 p.m. at the Angler's Centre. Weather permitting the group will go out to Shield's Garden and O'Brien's Garden situated on the Cockhill road. Paddy Mc Carthy will demonstrate Garden tasks for the month of June. For further info contact 0749361606.
You can hire, completely free of charge, the 'Old Plaza' for parties and you can bring your own food. Telephone 9321657.
The Indoor Market/Car Boot Sale is held in the Plaza every Saturday. Telephone the above number for details if you are interested in taking a stall.You can visit the webside and check upcoming events for yourself - www.theplazabuncrana.com.
A Ceili Mor will be held in Cockhill Hall tonight with music by Ard Mor Ceili Band. Admission is 5 euro and includes supper.
Enrolment for Cockhill National School for this coming September is now taking place. Telephone 9361807 or call in to the school.
The annual A.G.M. will be held on Monday, 15th at 8.30 p.m. All parents are asked to attend.
Enrolment for the Desertegney Playgroup for September is now taking place. Call to the school or telephone 085 2814271.
If anyone is interested in setting up a Fair Trade Committee for Buncrana town please contact 9321720, Monday - Friday, 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
The Swilly Gardening Club annual Bus Trip will take place this year on Saturday, June 27th to the Rathmullan and Milford areas. The bus will leave Buncrana at 9am. Booking is essential. Members and non members welcome. For further information contact Margaret on 9361114.
The Buncrana Chamber of Commerce office is now open at the Tourist Office, Railway Road, from Monday - Friday, 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. Telephone 9321720
The Buncrana Community Leisure Centre is having a 'Learn to Swim Children's Swim Weeks'. Course 1 starts on Monday, 6th July - Saturday, 11th July from 10 - 11 a.m. Course 2 is from Monday, 13th July - Saturday 18th July from 10 - 11 a.m. Bookings are now being taken for all courses and the prize for each course is 49.50 euro per child. 20 euro non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place. Age 5 years and upwards. Enquiries phone 074 9361000
The Buncrana Community Leisure Centre swimming pool opens 7 a.m. Monday – Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Boxercise classes will be starting soon. Spin Revolution early morning class at 7 a.m. Aquafit is on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Adult Exercise class is held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
Also in the Leisure Centre Drama on Mondays and Tuesdays 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Irish Dancing on Thursdays at 5 p.m. and Dancing, Hip-Hop, Jazz etc, on Saturdays at 12 noon. All enquiries for above classes and more please phone 074 9361000
A Beginners Pilates 7 week course will begin in the Leisure Centre this coming Monday. Telephone 9362723 for further details.
Irish Dancing for Adults is a fun way to keep fit so why not come to the Buncrana Youth Club at 8 p.m. on Mondays. All welcome. Telephone Cathy, 086 3258476 for further details.
The Buncrana Youth Club annual summer camp will take place from Monday 6th - Friday, 10th July. Activities include canoeing, arts and crafts, bouncy castle, swimming, soccer and plenty of fun. The cost is 45 euro. To book contact Marcella, 9361594.
The Job Club is starting a new job seeking training programme soon. Telephone Aisling 9361376 for further details.
Grow is a mutual self help group which helps people who suffer from anxiety, depression, shyness and low self esteem. Grow is a 12 step programme which promotes positive mental health. Telephone Maria, 086 7702860 or Elaine, 9161628 for more information.Gamblers' Anonymous' helpline is 04871 351329 if you need any help.
A.W.A.R.E. is a self help group for those suffering from depression. They will meet in the Nursing Unit on Monday, 22nd June at 7.30 p.m. For further details telephone Marie, 086 8764036.
If you are feeling lonely or depressed and feel that nobody understands you or that you have no one to talk to. Then call the Samaritans on 1850 609090 or call ini person to 16, Clarnedon Street, Derry, between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. They provide emotional support 24 hours daily.
Cockhill Celtic 'Fun Soccer' will be held on Saturdays for the following age groups - u-8, 9.45 - 11 a.m. ; u-10, 10.45 - 12 noon; u-12, 11.45 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.; u-14, 1.15 - 3 p.m. If the weather is bad play will be in the Community Hall.
Astro Pitches are now available, telephone Patrick McLaughlin, 087 6336615.
Weight Watchers continues in the club house at The Scarvey on Tuesday nights and Wednesday mornings. Class times are as follows: Tuesday nights 5.15 p.m. and 6.30 p.m … should be finished and gone by 7.45 p.m. Wednesday morning 10 a.m … should be finished and gone by 11.15 a.m. Everyone is welcome. For further details please contact May McGlinchey – d.mcglinchey@ntlworld.com . Everyone is welcome.
In the Buncrana Parish Draw for 31st May, 1st prize, 500 euro - Mary O'Connor, Illies, promoter, 30 euro, Bridie McDaid; 2nd 300 euro - Claire Breslin, St. Oran's Drive, promoter, 20 euro, Marjorie Doherty; 3rd 150 euro and promoter's prize, 20 euro - Agnes McLaughlin, Cockhill Park.