Carndonagh Active Retirement Association are running a bus to Drogheda on Thursday 19th June. The cost is 35 euro and includes lunch in the Monesterboyce Inn, addmision to The Battle of the Boyne Heritage Site and the bus. There will also be time for shopping. If you are interested telephone 93 74 133.
Inishowen Development Partnership are currently taking names from women interested in doing the ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) training programme which will commence in September 2008. This programme is suitable for any woman who wants to develop her skills and knowledge of computers. The programme will run for 32 weeks and will involve a commitment of 1 day a week for 2 hours. Each programme will have a minimum of 13 participants and will be held in a number of locations in the Peninsula, subject to demand. This course is completely free and due to the limited number of places available, selection for participation on this course will be by application form only. Further details and application forms from Katie/Maureen, Inishowen Development Partnership, Tel: 074-9362218 or e-mail reception@inishowen.ie
Congratulations to the pupils and staff of St. Patrick's Girls' school who received awards in 3 nationwide competitions recently – a Discover Primary Science award, a commendation in the "Moladh An Cheoil" competition and an award for "Inspired Learning" in the Pushkin project.
Blowing in the wind exhibition will be open to the public next Thursday 12th June between 6.30 –7.30pm. In St. Patrick's Girls' School. This cross-curricular exhibition, displaying art work creative writing and SESE projects etc. is the culmination of a ear long project involving the whole school. All welcome to view exhibition and talk to pupils about their work.
Dance in aid of Alan Doherty Fund will take place on Saturday 12th July in Malin Hotel. Music by Inishowen Smokey and the Bandits. Tickets 5 euro or pay at the door. Raffle and spot prizes on the night. Please support this worthy cause.
Good Morning Inishowen needs more Volunteers so that the calls to Older People in the Inishowen community can both continue and be extended. Further enquiries please to Anne at Good Morning Inishowen, 6 Ardaravan Sq., (the new street) Buncrana or at 93 21598.
Alzheimer's Good as New (in memory of Agnes McLaughlin, Glentogher) raised the amazing sum of 6265 euro and £60 this has been given to the Donegal Alzheimer's society. Thanks is extended to family and friends who helped in the shop, to all who donated and to those customers who bought the goods. Your support was greatly appreciated.
A dance in aid of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research in the Malin Hotel on Saturday 21st June,2008. Music by Sister & Brother Sharon & Gary Nixon. Followed by disco with P.J. the D.J. Doors open 10.30. Tickets 10 euro including Door Prize. Please Support. Enquires Tel: Susan 0861574454 or Anne 0861664760
Heritage Tour: Inishowen Tourism are organising a trip of the Peninsulas' attractions and historical areas on the 28th June leaving at 9.30am outside the Tourist Office, at the Diamond, Carndonagh and returning around 5pm. The fee for this outing is 25 euro, which includes refreshments and lunch. Dessie McCallion is our tour guide. To book a seat or for further information tel 93 74933.
Parochial House 9374104. Mass Times will be on the Notice Boards at the Church Doors
Anniversary Mass tonight Friday 13th June at 8pm for Margaret Doherty, Tiernaleague, Saturday 14th June at 7pm for Rose Murphy and Sunday 15th June for 9am for Annie and William Doherty, Collon. Parish Savings Cheques are now beyond the due date. If not already cashed they will need to be re-validated by Fr. Farrelly. At the end of June the savings account will be closed and any cheques not cashed will have to be returned and a new one reissued from the parish current account.
Blessing of the Cemetery will take place on Sunday 6th July at 3pm
Cemetery records are being updated there are still some graves with no markings, Your help in this matter would be appreciated tel. 9374104.
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the late Mary Margaret Doherty, Churchtown. May she rest in peace.
Envelopes for Sunday offering will be given out in the next few weeks. You can get them by giving your name and address to Parochial House or ring 9374 104.
Results of Parish Draw 1st Prize 250 euro Rita & Paddy McCrossan, Promoter Rosemary McClure 2nd Prize 125 euro, Geraldine McLaughlin, Tiernaleague Promoter Emer McGonagle. 3rd Prize 65 euro Brigeen Doherty, Craignahorna Promoter Brigeen Doherty and 4th Prize 65 euro, Kellie Ann McLaughlin, Glassalts, Promoter Brigeen Doherty. Congratulations to all.
Pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 28th June. Further details or to book phone Esther 9374566
Knock Summer Youth Festival July 24 – 27. Our Lady's Shrine, Knock, Co. Mayo 18 – 35 yrs. For information tel 094 9388100/0876927850 or www.knock-shrine.ie/youthministry
Good as New in aid of Colgan Hall Fund is opened beside Wesley Hall. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Good as New in aid of Carndonagh Presbyterian Church, is behind Mae's. All donations of good quality clothes and bric a brac will be very welcome.
Car boot Sale in the Plaza Buncrana today Friday 13th and Saturday 14th June. Doors opening for traders at 9am. Sale begins at 11am, enquires telephone 086 3984451
In June 2008, there will be three New Life Mission evenings at 8.15pm in Carndonagh in the Tul-Na-Ri Sunday 22 June, Speaker Mike Mullins, No fishing allowed . Monday 23 June, Speaker Neville Hughes, Home or Away? Tuesday 24 June, Speaker Neville Hughes, Your Choice matters. All welcome. For further information contact Irish Bible Ministries, PO Box 14, Lifford, Co Donegal.
Office Services are available at Action Inishowen. If you require typing, photocopying, emailing, faxing, binding or document lamination these services are provided at a nominal fee. Please phone 074 93 74529 or call into our Offices in Millbrae, Carndonagh.
Computer, Internet & email Classes are on offer in the Wesley Hall on a One to One basis, for further information tel 9329680 between 10am – 5pm Monday – Friday.
Concern Barney Toland has hedging and herbaceous plants for sale, all proceeds go to Concern. Telephone 9374706
Mini Marathon -Tanya McDaid would like to express her thanks to everyone who sponsored her in the Dublin Mini Marathon , It was an amazing experience with over 40,500 women taking part. Their are still some sponsorship Cards in some shops that have not yet been collected, so there is still time to sponsor if you would like, all money raised goes to Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. Many thanks again for your support.
GAA. The winning numbers in this week's mini-lotto were 8,13,3,18 and 11 There was no jackpot winner. The 75 euro went to Susan Noone, Carrowreagh Rd. Carndonagh. 30 euro to Ailish McDonald, Ballyloskey, Carn 15 euro to Hugh McGettigan, Millbrae, Carndonagh, Aiden McLaughlin, 35 Abbots Wood, Carndonagh and Sinead and Roisin McDonald, Ballyloskey. The Jackpot next week is 2100 euro.
If you have information you wish to have included in these Notes please telephone 9374725 before 8pm on Monday.