The Carndonagh Pioneer Association is organising a School Choir Competition this weekend in memory of the late Fr. Adrian Porter.
It takes place tomorrow in the Aras building of Carndonagh Community School, beginning at 1pm. Choirs from Inishowen and Derry are taking part. Everyone is welcome to come
A very important meeting will be held to elect 2 Parental Nominees to conte
st the election to the Central Parents Committee of Carndonagh Community School Board of Management. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 9th April at 9 pm in the Community School. All parents from the Carn area are asked to attend
Sympathy is offered to the relatives of the late Mary Gretta Smith, formerly Doherty (Jack) of Chapel Street, Carndonagh. Mary Gretta was married and lived at the Lighthouse, Shrove, Greencastle, may she rest in peace.
The Mission Stamp Appeal will have a box at the front door of the Church of the Sacred Heart this week. Please bring your used postage stamps.
Parish Draw winners -1st Prize 250 euro, Alice Smyth Glentogher, Promoter Mary Lafferty (V); 2nd Prize 125 euro, Albert Doherty, Ballyloskey. Promoter Patricia McLaughlin; 3rd Prize 65 euro, Bridie Doherty, Glebe, Promoter Elizabeth Doherty and 4th Prize 65 euro, Annie Doherty, Ballyloskey, Promoter Patricia McLaughlin. Congratulations to all.
Confirmation will take place on Saturday, 26th April at 11am, First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday, 17th May at 11am.
St Patrick's B.N.S: Completed enrolment forms for new entrants to the school in September 2008 to be returned A.S.A.P. please. For further details regarding enrolment please telephone 9374136, call into the school or email stpatsboys@eircom.net
St. Patrick's Girls' N.S. Enrolment forms now available from the school. Call 9374412 or email carndonaghgirls@eircom.net ASAP
Craigtown N.S. Registration forms now available for children due to start school in September. Please call to the school or telephone 93 74022 Completed forms should be returned to school by today.
Carndonagh Little Acorns Montessori Playschool Enrolment forms now available, for new opening in September 2008. Specialised Montessori learning curriculum including weekly Spanish language teacher and indoor and outdoor gardening activities with skilled gardener. Snacks and lunch provided by playschool. Each child's menu is choosen by parents or guardian. Phone Jennifer on 074 9322414 or Sarah on 074 9374096, or email littleacorns101@hotmail.com.
Good as New shop in aid of the Methodist Church Hall Fund, is situated behind Mae's in the Diamond. Come in and pick up a bargain.
Book worms be aware… there will be a book sale in St. Mary's Hall Burt on Saturday 19th April from 11am – 5pm and on Sunday 20th 2pm – 5pm. Proceeds in aid of Oncology. If you have any books to donate please contact Kathleen Grant, Burt on 9368373. Your support at this event would be greatly appreciated.
Alzheimer's Tea Day is a lifeline for people with dementia and their families. Make this the "Biggest Brew" ever by registering to host a party in your home or work place on Thursday May 1. Call 284-6616 or visit www.teaday.ie to make a difference.
Computer, Internet and email Classes are on offer in the Wesley Hall on a One to One basis, Card making classes commence on April 16 for further information or to book tel 93 29680.
Want to lend a hand? Would you like to make a difference in your local area; get to know people in your community; share your talents and knowledge; develop skills and interest for your c.v.? If you have answered yes to any of these questions and have a few hours to spare, please contact Sandra on 086 8117157 at the Donegal Volunteer Centre or register on-line at www.volunteerdonegal.com
The Care of the Aged groups in each parish throughout Inishowen are distribution a limited supply of lagging jackets and low energy light bulbs that they received from Action Inishowen to clients in their areas. Please contact your local Care of the Aged Group if you or someone you know would benefit from these Energy Saving Devices.
The Carndonagh Feis syllabus will be available at the end of March. Its cost is three euro. It will be available in Carndonagh in Doherty's Newsagents in the diamond, its available in Buncrana in Mac's Book Shop. In Clonmany its available in Centra. It's available in Moville in McFeely's and it's available in Derry in Hendersons Book Shop.
British Pensions If you are in receipt of a British Pension or have not claimed a British Pension and you are a man born between April 6, 1038 – October, 24, 1939 or a woman born between April 6 1938 – October 24 1944 you may be entitled to increased pension and arrears back, even if you only worked in Britain for a year. For further information tel 9128101
Public meeting will be held in the Frontier Hotel, Bridgend tonight , at 8.30pm regarding EU law on the charging of VRT and other issues. For further information tel John Doherty 086 8789925.
GAA The winning numbers in this week's club lotto were 1,5,6,9,and 4. There was no jackpot winner.75 euro, Paddy Kelly, 14 Convent Rd, Carn. 30 euro, James Carey, Craignahorna, Carn. 15 euro, Barty Doherty, Gortfad, Clonmany. Stephen Monahan, c/o Robert Toland, Mullins, Carn and Pat McDaid, Drogheda Co Louth. The jackpot this week is 1,100 euro and the draw will take place in the Arch Inn. U/Age Hurling resumes tonight from 6.45 - 8.00pm in Pairc Uí Dhochartaigh
Night at the Races next Friday 11th April at 8.30pm in Arch Inn, Carndonagh. Proceeds in aid of Focus Ireland (Charity who work with homeless)
Good as New shop in aid of Alzheimer's Society, Donegal branch, opening Monday next at Bridge Street, Carndonagh (downstairs at Chinese cafe). All donations welcome. Contact Anna, on 087 6292125.
If you have information you wish to have included in these Notes please telephone 9374725 before 8pm on Monday.
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