Buncrana and West Inishowen History and Heritage group present their fourth public presentation on Tuesday, 24th March at 8 p.m.in Buncrana Library.
The theme is 'The Churches of Liam McCormack' whose design of Burt Chapel is his most famous work. This presentation will be given by Liam McLaughlin who has accumulated a lot of interesting information about the architect's work. If anyone would lik
e to give a presentation the group would be delighted to hear from you. Their new email address is westinishowenhistory@gmail.com
Coming events in the Plaza Ballroom, Buncrana - Learn Ballroom Dancing at The Plaza - These classes are subject to demand only If enough interest is registered classes will begin soon - for more information telephone 087-6746054
If you are interested but do not have a partner please call and leave your details as they will be pairing couples.
Tomorrow - Indoor Market/Car Boot Sale - stalls 10 euro each - open to stall holders from 9:30 a.m. - open to public from 10:30 a.m. This coming Sunday there will be a Sunday Dance - MidNight Sun - 3 piece live band - doors open at 9 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
An Auction and Slave Auction will be held in the Laurentic bar tomorrow at 9 p.m. Slaves are wanted. A dance will also be held in the Laurentic bar on Saturday, 11th April with music by Martin Boyle. Admission is 10 euro and the doors open at 11 p.m. All proceeds from both events go to the aid of Africa Direct.
Inishowen Development Partnership/Inishowen Rural Transport is providing two new services from Monday 9th. A bus will leave Inishowen at 6 a.m. and arrive in Letterkenny in time to connect to buses departing to Dublin at 7 a.m. There will be a return trip from Letterkenny at approximately 9 p.m. on Monday and Friday evenings. Booking is essential. Contact Bradley Travel at 086-2776441 or the numbers below. The other new services will operate on a Friday from the Illies and Aghilly to Buncrana and will commence this morning 10.45 a.m. For bookings and full details of these and all our services please contact Noreen at 074 9322291 or Cormac at 087 9861606.
Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha - Foirmeacha iontrála do Mheán Fómhair '09 ar fail ón oifig scoile anois, nó scairt a chur ar an runaí scoile ar 074 9361988. (Application forms for September 2009 are currently available from the school office or phone the secretary on 074 9361988.)
Enrolment for 2009 forms are also available from Scoil Iosagain, telephone 9362450 or collect them from reception or download them - www.scoiliosagain.ie and also from Drumfries N.S., telephone 9363396 or call into the school and Cockhill N.S. telephone 9361807.
Little Acorns Montessori Playschool is now enrolling for September for children aged 2 1/2 - 6 years old. Telephone 9322414 or 9374096.
Host families are required for Chernobyl Children for three weeks in July. Activities are organised and translators are available at all times. Telephone Dominic or Diane, 04871 383523 or 00 44 79800924 for further details.
First Holy Communion will take place in St. Mary's Church, Cockhill on Saturday, 9th May at 11 a.m. for Cockhill, Drumfries and the Illies National Schools. Communion for Desertegney N.S. will take place on Saturday, 16th May in the Star of the Sea, Desertegney at 11 a.m., for Scoil Iosagain on Saturday, 23rd May in St. Mary's Oratory at 11 a.m. and for the Gael Scoil on Saturday, 30th May in St. Mary's Oratory at 12 noon.
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.
Inishowen Development Partnership has announced the start up of a Rural Transport Programme in Inishowen. For further details contact Cormac Skinnader, 9322293 or Noreen Murphy, 9322291.
GROW may have the answer if you are troubled, anxious, fearful, lonely or depressed. Telephone Maria, 086 7702860 or Elaine, 9161628.
Gamblers' Anonymous' helpline is 04871 351329 if you need any help.
The Alzheimer's Society, Donegal Branch is organising a sponsored walk/run, North West 10k on Sunday, 3rd May in Letterkenny. The money raised through the 10K will be used entirely within Donegal. The Donegal branch provides 75,000 hours per year of home respite and day care, helping some of the families of Alzheimer sufferers in Donegal. Sponsor cards are available from Mary Gillen, 9373068 or Gertie Monagle, 9374247.
Natural Health Centre, Millfield, Buncrana - Evening Classes - Tae Bo Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. Half-Hour Abdominal Class Tuesday and Thursday 8 - 8. 30 p.m Slimtrim Fat Burn Class Wednesday at 7 p.m. ZenDao Combative Classes Beginner's (self defence) Thursday at 8.30 p.m.
Kids Karate Thursday at 6 -7 p.m. and Saturday at 11a.m.- 12 noon.
For more information on all classes phone 0749362606 or e mail mariamcmenamin@gmail.com or kimmcmenamin@hotmail.com
Artlink, Tullyarvan Mill has developed a new programme of weekend events for teenagers, facilitated by professional artists, DJs and dancers. This is a great opportunity for teenagers to become involved in Digital Imaging, DJ-ing, Graffitti or Dance. If you would like to be involved please contact Audrey, 9363469
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.
Activities in Cockhill Youth Club - Mondays 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. Art & Craft; Tuesdays 5.30 - 6.30 p.m. u-8 football and 6.45 - 8 p.m. u-10 football; Wednedays 6.45 - 8 p.m. u-12 football, 7.30 - 8.45 u-18 football, 7.45 - 9 p.m. u-14 football; Thursdays 6.30 - 8.30 p.m. Drama, 6.45 - 8 p.m. u-15 girls' football; Fridays 6.45 - 8 p.m. Club 7 - 11 years, 7.45 - 9 p.m. Club 12 - 15 years, also hip-hop and creative dancing, Patrick McLaughlin, 087 6336615.
In Cockhill Youth Club, Badminton for adults and children has now started on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in the Hall.
Weight Watchers continue 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.
Buncrana G.A.A. Senior football training continues with outdoor sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.15 p.m. sharp. Meanwhile indoor circuit training for everyone continues in the Youth Club, Castle Avenue every Saturday, at 6pm
Hurling training takes place on Wednesdays at the usual time in The Scarvey. For details, please contact hurling manager, Tom Clare.
The next Senior Executive Board meeting will be held in The Scarvey Clubhouse on Wednesday,1st April at 8 p.m. All senior board members are urged to attend.
Buncrana GAA Club offers "Fun Do" sessions for 6 to 8 year-olds in Crana College Gym every Friday night starting at 7 p.m. and lasting for an hour. "Fun Do" is a system of coaching, developed by the GAA which focuses more on child development than on GAA skills as such. There is also a similar session in the same venue, for 4 to 6 year olds every Saturday morning from 11 to 11.45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to these sessions and parents are encouraged to stay and become involved.
The GAA lotto draws are held every Tuesday night in O'Flaherty's Bar, Main Street In the draw for 10,000 euro on Tuesday, 10th March. The numbers were 5, 10, 13, 23 - no winners.
In the Lotto Plus draw the numbers were 2, 12, 19, 29 - no winners here either. 20 euro winners - Joe Carlin, Westbrook, Buncrana, Patricia McGlinchey, Across the Road, Dylan Hegarty, Lisowen Avenue, Rory Daly, Trillick and Francis Craig, The Woods.
