The McKinney family wish to thank all those who participated in the recent sponsored walk, those who raised money donated money and those who helped on the day.
The amount raised was 23,000 euro and cheques will be presented to the friends of St. Luke's Hospital and Letterkenny Oncology Ward, Day Care Services Unit in McGrory's, Culdaff next Thursday 3rd July at 8 p.m. all those who helped in any way to mak
e this event such a huge success are very welcome.
The annual Gleneely sports will take place on Sunday, 27th July. All the usual attractions this promises to be a great day of fun and entertainment for all ages. The will be a social evening in Bocan Hall on Friday, 11th July in aid of the defibrilator. Dancing from 9 p.m. to 12.30. Admission including supper is 5 euro.
The Pioneer Association is organising a bus to Knock on Sunday, 20th July leaving Moville at 7 a.m. via Gleneely, Carndonagh and Buncrana. Fare is 50 euro which includes 2 meals. For more information phone Tommy on 9382709.
A ceili mor will be held in Bocan Hall on Friday, 25th July with music by Martin Duggan. Admission including supper is 5 euro.
A bus to Knock for the All Night Vigil on the 4th July leaving moville at 4 p.m. Cost 35 euro. Including evening meal and light breakfast. Phone 9382442 or 9382116.
The winners of the whist in Bocan Hall last Friday night were 1, James McConalogue, Cashel, Gleneely; 2, Tommy McDermott, Carn; 3, Ellen Ann Lafferty, Glengad. Other winners: John Doherty, Malin Head; Vera Deeney, Terawee, Gleneely; Paddy McLaughlin, Corner House, Gleneely and Betty Houton, Culdaff. Ticket winners: Betty Houten; Tommy McDermott and Ellen Ann Lafferty.
The jackpot this week is 75 euro for a score of 181 or more. Whist every Friday at 8.45 p.m. in Bocan Hall.
Flea Market in the Plaza, Buncrana today and tomorrow. More details from 0863984451.
Inishowen Men's Helpline is a free and confidential service under-standing information and empathy. Phone line open daily 9329300. Volunteers welcome and training will be provided.
The Inishowen Romanian Fund will stage a sponsored cycle for the George Faulkner Memorial Cup from Callaghan's Bar, Quigley's Point on Sunday, 6th July. Two rounds 40km and 27km will be available for more information telephone Marilyn on 0861096399.
Inishowen Agricultural Society 96th Annual Show will take place on Saturday 19th July in the Show grounds at Tulnaree, Carndonagh. Entries can be made in the following classes: horses, donkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, dogs, butter, eggs, honey, fruit, vegetables, flowers, pot plants, cakes, scones, home industries and children's pet show. Dog show entries to the Show Secretary Carndonagh, telephone 0749374413.
Closing date for entries is tomorrow. Admission is 5 euro.
Tickets for the Scoil Mhuire Gleneely School Reunion on the 1st August can be obtained from any committee members: Mary McDaid, Gleneely; Hubert McLaughlin, Gleneely; Joe Kearney, Gleneely; Catherine McCallion, Claggan; Niall McDaid, Gleneely; Marie McCallion, Foxwood or Paddy McLaughlin, Corner House, Gleneely. You can get more details from mtmccallion@hotmail.com or by telephoning 9367113. Tickets cost 25 euro for dinner and dance or 10 euro for the dance only.
A day trip to Sligo with a boat trip to Innisfree and other places of interest is being organized. More details form 9382945.
The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC last week were 10:11:16:23. There was no jackpot winner and the 20 euro winners were: Charlie Duffy, No4 Cottage, c/o Tommy; John Eddie Duffy, 61 Convent Road, Carndonagh; Leanne McHugh, 16 Gemstone Park, Gleneely; Theresa Duffy, No 4 Cottage c/o Tommy, Maureen and Eddie, Moneydarragh, Gleneely. The jackpot is now 3,750 euro and the next draw will take place in the Orchard Bar on Sunday night at 10 p.m.
Under ten fun football continues at Caratra Park on Fridays at 5 p.m. with the session ending at 6 p.m. All children to be collected on time and the fee for session is two euro. Boys and girls must be over six years of age and are encouraged to wear shin pads and boots if possible.
The lotto jackpot in the Culdaff Draw is at an all time high of 3,850 euro and this week the draw is in McGuinness' Bar on Sunday night.
Yearly lottos are available priced at 80 euro. This week's sellers are: Damien McFeely and Patrick McLaughlin.
Congratulations to Conor Keddy and Cory O'Brien on their selection for the Inishowen Foyle Cup squad.
There will be a week of fun and entertainment with the Exodus Youth Team in the new Greenbank Hall, Quigleys Point beginning on Saturday, 5th July. Events will include cinema, 10 pin bowling. Beach music and barbecue. The week begins with strong words.A group of body builders on Saturday, 5th July at 7 p.m. at Greenbank Hall. All teens are very welcome.
