Other committee members gave their reports and then Frank Trodden, chairman thanked Mary McCullagh, Marian Lynch and Mary Gill for their work with meals on wheels. He also thanked Connie Crawford, Anna Porter and the Director of Nursing for their work throughout the year. He praised the work of the voluntary drivers and helpers and thanked all those who donated in any way and who helped out at church gate collections.
The committee apply for grants for monitored telephone alarms so if anyone would like one of these alarms please contact Jim Henderson.
The election of officers was then held and it was proposed that the present board stay on for another year and this was agreed. Chairman - Frank Trodden; treasurer - Brigid Trodden; secretary - Jim Henderson; Housing Aid Co-ordinator - Liam Porter; Meals co-ordinators - Mary McCullough and Marian Lynch.
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
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.
Following the success of the Indoor Car Boot sale in the Plaza last week an Indoor Flea Market will be held at the Plaza today and tomorrow. All sorts of stalls will be there so come along and you might find that CD you have been looking for and could never find or find the book you read when you were a child and could never find again. There is no need to book in advance just telephone 086 398445 for further information.
The Swilly Gardening Club will have their annual outing tomorrow 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.
James Kilbane will be in concert in St. Mary's Hall next Monday, 23rd at 8 p.m. To book telephone 9361572 or 086 2072496 from 5 - 7 p.m. Admission is 15 euro and all proceeds will go to parish funds.
A Transformation Retreat will be held in Loreto House, Linsfort from 23 - 27th mid-day. This retreat offers participants a unique opportunity to share in a personal and group experience which leads to a deeper understanding of spiritual growth and may bring about a transformation of their lives. Mirroring the inner journey of life, the process invites people to explore aspects of their own spirituality in a group and in a small team, guided by two facilitators. In this way they experience gifts of grace and find themselves empowered by spiritual energy. The Retreat is facilitated by Noel Bradley and Fr. Donal Dorr. For further information telephone Noel, 9362390 or Loreto House, 9362204.
A walking tour of Fahan village will take place this evening at 7.30 p.m. It will start at the car park of the old St. Mura's graveyard and will conclude with light refreshments in the Presbyterian Church Hall, Tooban. The walk will be approx. one hour and fifteen minutes and will include St. Mura's Cross, the grave of Agnes Jones, the graves of the Laurentic dead etc. The guides will be Peter Gurrie and Ann Moore of the Fahan Community Council. All welcome.
The Inishowen Development Partnership is currently taking names of women interested in doing the ECDL training programme which will start in September. This is free of charge and there are a limited number of places. Selection will be by application form only. For further details and application form telephone Katie or Marueen, 9362218.
His Excellency, Ambassador James Sharkey will deliver a lecture in St. Columb's College, Derry entitled 'Ireland/Europe: the long view' on Thursday 26th at 4 p.m. All welcome. If you would like to reserve a place telephone 04871 285000.
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 Foyle and Donegal Hospices Support Group is holding a sponsored walk this Sunday 22nd 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 today. Donations of clothes, bric-a-brac, books etc. would be appreciation. Please leave in the shop on the day of the sale. Thank you for your support.
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.
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.
Scoil Iosagain is looking for old photographs and infromation about Buncrana of yesteryear, mainly the Main Street and places of work like the shirt factories and any photos or information about Swan's Mill. Any items can be left at reception before June 27th and all documents will be returned safely.
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.
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
The new WiFi Works - internet access will hold I.T. classes for all ages and a summer club for 10 - 15 year olds. No computer experience is necessary. For details telephone 9362288.
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.
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 has started in the Leisure Centre on Wednesdays 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.
'Indiana Jones' (12A) will be screened tommorow night in the Cinema, St. Mary's Hall and on the Matinee on Sunday at 3 p.m. Then from Tuesday - Thursday at 8.15 p.m. Coming Saturday 28th for 5 nights - 'Sex and the City' (15A).
Bingo will be held tonight and Sunday at 9 p.m. The snowball page 10, 7,200 euro and the snowball page 11, 15,000 euro. Big prizes paid out on the night.
In the Buncrana Parish Euro draw 1st prize, 500 euro - Seline McGuinness, c/o promoter; promoter, 30 euro, Eileen McDaid, 52, Marian Park; 2nd, 300 euro - Kathleen McGuinness, Ferris Lane, promoter, 20 euro Eileen McDaid, 52, Marian Park; 3rd, 150 euro Helen Doherty (Davy), Muniagh, promoter, 20 euro Chloe and Joseph McColgan, 5 Ard Crana.
If you have anything to contribute to the Buncrana Notes please email deirdredeeney@eircom.net before Tuesday at 2 p.m.