It's only 10 euro per person and the walk will be a distance of 1.5 kilometers. Contact the Buncrana Chamber of Commerce, telephone 9321720.
A Grand Variety Concert will be held in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Thursday, 25th at 8.30 p.m. The concert has been organised by Inishowen Community Radio and South Inishowen Community Radio. Artists appearing include Patsy Cavanagh, Tommy Cuffe, Mena Bradley, Hugh McGettigan and The Duets plus lots more fantastic artistes. Compare for the night is P.J. McLaughlin. Tickets cost 10 euro.
An art exhibition and sale organised by North West RNLI will be held in the Plaza from Friday 26th - Monday 29th. The official opening will be on Friday 26th at 7 p.m.
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.
On Sunday 28th October the Buncrana Arts Festival Group is organising a Halloween 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.
The Buncrana Women's Group will meet in the Lake of Shadows Hotel next Monday, 22nd at 8.30 p.m. Annual membership is due and is payable on the night.
Card sessions have now resumed in the Angling Centre, beside the Castle Bridge on Thursdays at 8 p.m. All welcome.
John Craig's play 'The Lady from Leitrim' will be staged in St. Mary's Hall next Tuesday and Wednesday 23rd and 24th October. Admission is 10 euro, children 5 euro. All proceeds in aid of Alan Doherty.
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.
The Fahan Community Council is looking for volunteers to research the local history of the area. This research will include the 6th century monastic settlement to the last train that ran through the village. The group hope to put together the information and a website about the village. If you can give some free time please get in touch with Peter Gurrie, 087 7499360495.
The Medical Centre, Maginn Avenue is dispensing the flu injection for the next week from Monday - Friday. No appointment is necessary.
Buncrana Community Library is currently hosting two exhibitions - 'Inishowen Moth Survey', which includes photos and information on the moth species sighted in inishowen and 'From Dublin Dock to Rathmullan Pier' with pictures aboard the Jeanie Johnston Tallship on her first journey into Lough Swilly where she took part in the Flight of the Earls celebrations. All welcome. Telephone 9361941.
A Mother and Toddler Group is held every Wednesday in Wain's World from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Irish Wheelchair Association is seeking volunteers to participate in their annual walk next Easter 19th - 29th March, 2008 The walk will include places like the Grand Canyon, the Indian Trail, you will meet the Indians on their reservation, explore the Painted Desert, trek through the Kaibab National Forest, Route 66, Hoover Dam and the deserts of Las Vegas. This will be an experience of a lifetime. For further information telephone Juliette Gallagher, 087 9975459 or any branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association.
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 has now re-opened on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p.m. All welcome.
The McConomy School of Irish Dancing classes have started 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 Certificate of Science in Computing for Women will be held in Clonmany Youth Centre from September - December. The course will run three days a week from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Entry requirements: Women over 23 who have ECDL or equivalent.
Application forms and further details from Mary McGeehan, 9362218.
A Free Counselling Service is now available through your doctor at the Buncrana Medical Centre with a B.A.C.P. Trainee 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 will be 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 Buncrana Parish Euro draw 1st prize, 100 euro - Bridget McGonigle, Aghilly, promoter, 30 euro, M. McCallion, Tullydish; 2nd, 300 euro - Amy and Sharon, c/o Promoter, promoter, 20 euro Edith Doherty (Roe), Upper Main Street; 3rd 150 euro - Anne McCarron, Toulette, Burt, promoter, 20 euro Bernadette Gallagher, Burnfoot.
In the 10,000 euro GAA draw held every Tuesday night in O'Flaherty's Bar, Main Street the numbers drawn were 1, 6, 17, 20 - no winners. In the lotto plus draw the numbers were 10, 22, 26, 32 - no winner and the lotto plus is now 2,790 euro.
20 euro winners - Brenda Doherty (O'Hagan), Castle Avenue, Harry Patton, Limavady, Elaine Valenthe, 5, Cottages, Burnfoot, Michael O'Connor, 36, Riverview, Gransha and Mary mcGonagle, c/o Bingo.