Seamus Mallon, former Northern Deputy First Minister will officially open the exhibition which will feature 250 pieces of art by eighty artists from Ireland and Britain. There are also works by local artists. The exhibition will open at 7 p.m. this evening..
Feel like volunteering for the Christmas Swim? All swimmers and non-swimmers are asked to volunteer. All proceeds in aid of Special Needs, Scoil Iosagain. Contact Sue 9362485.
This Sunday the Buncrana Arts Festival Group is organising a Hallowe'en Carnival Parade in Buncrana. The parade will go through the Main Street and end up in the Lidl Car Park where there will be live music and entertainment throughout the night. The parade begins at 6 p.m. and everyone is urged to dress up in costume as there will be spot prizes for the best costumes in various categories. To round up the evening there will be a charity event in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel with Purple Hill and the Passion Fruit Club.
A four week flower arranging course by Josie Coll will commence on Tuesday 6th November or Wednesday 7th November. For further details telephone Margaret, 9361114.
If you started in the old Tech in 1977 a class reunion is being organised for Friday, 28th December in the Drift Inn. Any old photos or other memorabilia will be most welcome and you can give them to Bridget, Claire, Cindy or Mary any time now. Tickets are 20 euro and must be purchased before November 23rd. Contact Bridget, 087 6155116, Claire, 086 3395488, Cindy, 086 1552474 or Mary, 086 3396584 for details.
Card sessions have now resumed in the Angling Centre, beside the Castle Bridge on Thursdays at 8 p.m. All welcome.
A 'Night at the Races' will be held tonight in O'Flaherty's Bar at 9 p.m. The night is being organised by the parents' committee of the Gaelscoil, Tullyarvan. Please support.
The Garda Siochana have moved from the town to the old Clubman factory in Lisfannon. The new telephone number is 074 9320540.
The AGM of the Inishowen Summer Gathering will be held in the Wesley hall, Carndonagh on Wednesday, 7th November from 7 - 9 p.m. At the meeting a new committee will be elected to organise next year's Summer Gathering. Refreshments will be served and a video of this summer's gathering in Inch will be shown.
A Mother and Toddler Group is held every Wednesday in Wain's World from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
A Service of Remembrance for families who have lost a child will take place on 22nd November at 8 p.m. in St. Mary's Church, Cockhill.
Bridge Classes will be starting in mid-October in Buncrana. If you would like to learn to play Bridge contact Paddi Doran, 9362382 or Mary Doherty, 9363026.
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 has now started juvenile training on Wednesdays in the Leisure Centre at 7 p.m. for children 8 years and over.
Also being held in the Leisure Centre is Aquafit classes 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.
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 will be held in the Buncrana Youth Club every Monday and Thursday from 3.45 - 5.15 p.m. for 3 years and up. All welcome.
Artlink is now taking bookings for Autumn nightclasses in the Artlink Studios, Tullyarvan Mill. Oil Painting - Mondays 7 - 9 p.m. Clay Crafts Wednesdays 7 - 9 p.m. Life Drawing Thursdays 7 - 9 p.m. Wood Carving, Thursdays 3 - 6 p.m. Fused Glass Jewellery Saturdays 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Just Drawing Sundays 12 noon - 4.30 p.m.Materials are supplied and classes are arranged for beginners and those with experience. To book please contact Artlink 936469 or email artlink@iercom.net.
The Illies Golden Gloves Boxing Club meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. All welcome.
The McConomy School of Irish Dancing classes are held in the Plaza on Thursdays from 5-6.30 p.m. Children from three years and over welcome.
A Below the Belt Weigh-in-'n Work-out for males and females will be held every Monday in Cockhill School at 8.30 p.m. all welcome..
A half hour AB Class will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 - 8.30 p.m. at the Natural Health Centre. This course will flatten, tighten and tone your tummy. Get beautiful for Christmas! Telephone 9362606 for further details.
A Free Counselling Service is now available through your doctor at the Buncrana Medical Centre with a B.A.C.P. Trained Counsellor. If you suffer from anxiety, panic attacks, depression, bereavement, stress, phobias, low self esteem or lack direction in life or have relationship problems then this is the service for you. Contact the Medical Centre, Maginn Avenue.
Accord (Inishowen) is looking for people to become marriage facilitators in their centre. A training course will be provided. For further information telephone 9374103 from 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
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.
A general knowledge quiz is held every Thursday at 9 p.m. in O'Flaherty's Bar with quizmaster Paddy Corr. The quiz is in support of Buncrana Hearts FC and underage development. Please support.
Ceili Classes are now being held in the Illies Hall on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Beginners welcome.
In the GAA lotto 10,000 euro draw the numbers drawn were 6, 18, 27, 31 - no winner. In the lotto plus the numbers were 12, 19, 24, 29 - no winner and the lotto plus is now 3,855 euro.
20 euro winners: Margaret Mary Gallagher, 44, Mulberry Avenue; Sharon Kildea, 19, Linsfort; John McDermott, Slavery; Rena Kielt, Castle Avenue and Susan Curran, Drung, Cavan c/o P.M. Devitt.