The St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held this Sunday, at 3 p.m. The parade will assemble at 3 p.m. at the Drift Inn and make its way to the Main Street via St. Oran's Road and St. Mary's Road. There will be bands from Muff, Clady and Buncrana and loads of floats. If you would like to help out on the day the committee still urgently require stewarts. Telephone Shaun McHugh after 6 p.m. 9361088, your help will be greatly appreciated. If you intend to enter a float in the parade please contact John Barr, Main Street.
Volunteers are wanted for the Ar Ais Aris 2008 Festival which will take place in Buncrana at the end of March. Help is needed for moving chairs, putting up posters and helping in the festival office, etc. Please contact Louise 086 8829019 or email: info@buncranatradfest.com.
The Mayor, Paul Bradley with the co-operation of the town council is organising a Mayor's Ball which will be held on Saturday, 19th April in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel. There will be a champagne reception followed by a gala dinner. Tickets are 50 euro each or for a table of ten, 500 euro. All proceeds will go to local charities. Music is by The Johnny Quigley All Stars Band. Telephone 086 8030575 to book your ticket as there are a limited number of tables.
A petition for the rebuilding of the Cockhill Bridge is circulating around Buncrana. You can sign it in any of the local shops. Your support is needed for this important cause. Contact Oliver, 087 6432419 for details.
Planning is at an advanced stage for the G.A.A. May Ball and Banquet to be held in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on 9th May This promises to be the social event of the Summer and already there is massive interest in tickets. A number of exciting extras are planned and there is sure to be a prize for everyone. Anyone interested in attending or seeking information about the May Ball should contact either Jane on 0879675360, Patricia on 0872123444 or Adrian on 0872054939.
Card sessions are held in the Angling Centre, beside the Castle Bridge on Thursdays at 8 p.m. All welcome.
Pre-Marriage Courses for 2008 are available in the Pastoral Centre on the following dates: Friday and Saturday 28th and 29th March; Friday and Saturday 25th and 26th April; Friday and Saturday 30th and 31st May. Telephone 9374102 for details.
A Céili Mór will be held in the Illies School on Friday, 28th March. Dancing from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. and admission is 5 euro. Music is by The Cottage Céili Band. All welcome.
Ceili Classes are now being held in the Illies Hall on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Beginners welcome.
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.
Old Time and Ceili dancing is held every Wednesday from 8.30 - 10.30 p.m. in Desertegney Parish Hall
Buncrana Senior Citizens' committee is presently making application to the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs for grants to install monitored telephone alarms in the homes of the elderly over 65 years of age. Contact 9361666 for details.
A Mother and Toddler Group is held every Wednesday in Wain's World from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WeightWatchers-Buncrana will be held in the Lake of Shadows Hotel on Tuesdays (you can enter by the side door). The first class is held at 5.15 p.m., the second class at 6.30 p.m. and the third class is at 7.45 p.m. New members are very welcome.
The Inishowen Athletics' Club trains on Wednesdays in the Leisure Centre at 7 p.m. for children 8 years and over.
Aquafit classes are also held in the Leisure Centre every Wednedsay at 8 p.m. ages 16+. No swimming ability is required and all welcome.
Yoga classes for those with Multiple Sclerosis have resumed in the Leisure Centre on Mondays at 12 noon. Yoga for beginners has also started on Tuesdays at 6.30 p.m. For details telephone Marian 086 1740054.
Boxercise Classes are held in the Leisure Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30 p.m. for both male and female. Telephone 087 7773323 or 086 0534476 for details.
A Pilates Course for Beginners will start in the Leisure Centre on Wednesday 2nd April at 8 p.m. Telephone Claire, 9362723 for details and to book your place.
The McConomy School of Irish Dancing classes will now take place in the Leisure Centre, on Thursdays from 5-6.30 p.m. Children from three years and over welcome.
Yoga classes will be held on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in the Sea-Grass Centre, Inishowen Gateway Hotel. Telephone 9363469 for details.
The GI Diet is available in the Leisure Centre on Tuesdays from 6 - 7 p.m. New members are welcome. For details text 086 2333909.
The Elliott School of Irish Dancing is held in the Buncrana Youth Club every Monday and Thursday from 3.45 - 5.15 p.m. for 3 years and up. All welcome.
The Cockhill Celtic Youth Club activities: Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. Arts & Crafts; Tuesday, 5.30 - 6.30 Under 8 Football; 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. Drama; 6.30 - 8.30 Under 10 Football, Wednesday 6.30 - 8 p.m. Under 12 Football; 8 - 9.30 p.m. Under 14 Football; Thursday, Hip Hop Dance, all ages; Friday, Club to be arranged.
If you are caring for an older person the Carers Development Officer Service is the service for you. Information on entitlements, support groups, respite and training will be covered. Contact Diane Donnelly, Carers Development Officer, telephone 087 2770103.
Indoor hurling training for 6 - 10 year olds will be held in the gym at Crana College on Sundays at 11 a.m.
In the Buncrana Parish Euro draw 1st prize, 500 euro - Malachy McCann, Tirk, promoter, 30 euro Bridie McDaid, Meentalla; 2nd 300 euro - Chris Doherty, Pillar Park, promoter, 20 euro Deirdre Duggan, Pillar Park; 3rd 150 - Margaret Bradley, Clonglash, promoter, 20 euro Rosemary Doherty, Aghilly.
As this was the last week of the draw there were five 100 euro extra draws and five 20 euro extra promoters prizes - Winners of the 100 euro - Tamara Boyle, 225, Kylemore Park, Ryan Hepper, Crana View, Bernard Gubbins, Cockhill Road, Rosemary Callaghan, Ardaravan and James McDermott, Cockhill Road. Promoter winners of 20 euro - Mary Loughrey, Ardaravan, Bridget Hepper, Crana View, Pauline Gubbins, cockhill Road, Rosemary Doherty, Aghilly and Mary McDermott, Cockhill Road. Congratulations to all.