The Month's Mind Mass for Patrick Faulkner, Gleneely, takes place in St. Mary's Church, Bocan tonight at 8 p.m.
Pat was the much loved uncle of Neily and Marian McCallion, Moneydarragh and John McCallion, Letterkenny.
Pat resided all his life in Moneydarragh, where he was lovingly cared for by Neily, Annette and family. He was 84 years old and was predeceased by his only sister Teresa in 1965.
He will be very sadly missed by all who loved and cared so much for him.
May God rest his gentle soul.
Forty Five Card Drive in Gleneely last week were Seamus McCormick, Greencastle; Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana; Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh, Gleneely and Eddie Duffy, Moneydarragh. Cards continue every Tuesday night.
Overnight trip to Glasgow will take place on Saturday, 27th October for the Celtic v Motherwell staying in a city centre hotel. Shoppers welcome. Match ticket optional. Cost with ticket is £120 stg. and without ticket £95 stg. Contact 9382327.
Bocan Hall committee is organising an auction and fun day on Sunday, 2nd December in Bocan Hall at 2 p.m. Tables are 10 euro each. Contact Caroline 086 8872073.
Donegal County Council is to construct six social housing units in Dristern, Gleneely. They are being constructed as part of hte 2004-08 housing programme.
The Post Leaving Certificate Department at Carndonagh Community School is offering a course in Business Administration and Tourism during the academic year 2007/08. FETAC level 5. Application forms are available from the school, telephone 9374260.
Scoil Mhuire, Gleneely Silver Circle winners - 1, 100 euro Megan Harkin, Falmore; 2, 50 euro Courtney Canon, c/o Margaret McLaughlin; 3, 25 euro Callum Harkin, Falmore.
Inishowen Athletics Club is holding a 'Night at the Races' in Simpson's Bar, Carndonagh on Friday, 23rd November at 8.30 p.m. Horses cost 10 euro each and are available from club members.
The winners of the whist in Bocan Hall on Friday night were 1, Betty Houten, Trenatubber; 2, Carmel McLaughlin, Cashel; 3, James McConalogue, Cashel. Lowest score Dylan Doherty, Gleneely. Highest score Tina Doherty, Carndonagh and Bernard McGuinness, Culdaff.
Draw winners: 1, Seamus Harkin, Gleneely; 2, Mary Ellen Ruddy, Ballabane; 3, Philip McCool, Carndonagh. The whist takes place every Friday night at 8.45 p.m. in Bocan Hall. Thanks to all those who organised and supported the recent junior disco in Bocan Hall. It raised 400 euro for the Development Fund.
Gleneely Colts F.C. Development Draw - 1prize, 15,000 euro, 2, 5,000 euro; 3, 3,000 euro. Two prizes of 1,000 euro each. Two prizes 500 euro each and five prizes of 200 euro each with an Early Bird special ticket paid in full by 1st January 2008 will be entered in a special draw for five prizes of 100 euro each. The draw will take place at Easter 2008. Tickets are now on sale priced 100 euro.
Sympathy is offered to Niall and Amanda McDaid, Gleneely on the death of their infant son Reese Patrick.
The numbers drawn in the Gleneely F.C. lotto last week were 5, 11, 15, 23 - no jackpot winner. 20 euro winners: James McCallion, Drumley; John E. Duffy, 61, Convent Road, Carn; Catherine O'Kane, Carrowmena; c/o K. Harkin; Helen Kelly, Moneydarragh; David McLaughlin (Mill), Culdaff. The jackpot is now 1,900 euro and the next draw will take place in Carrick's Bar on Sunday night at 10 p.m. The monthly meeting will take place tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Club House. Everyone wlecome.
Below the Belt weigh in work out, continues every Tuesday at the Gym, Mart Road, Carn at 8.30 p.m. Aerobics same day same place at 7.30 p.m. All welcome.
In the Culdaff F.C. weekly the lotto numbers were 6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15 - no winner. 20 euro winners Conor McLaughlin, Dunross; R. Wolley, J. McGonagle Greencastle. The jackpot is now 2,100 euro. This week's sellers are Derek Doherty and Diarmuid O'Brien and the draw will take place in the Culdaff Arms on Sunday at 10 p.m.
Training for both teams continues on Tuesday and Thursdays at the new time of 7 p.m.
The first team are at home to Cockhill this weekend. They lost 1-4 to Aileach last week with Brian McGonigle scoring. The Reserves drew 1-1 with Dunree last week with a goal from Niall McLaughlin. This week they are at home to Redcastle with players to report at 9.45 a.m.
Widespread regret was evoked by the death in Letterkenny General Hospital of Mamie Davenport, Culdaff. Mamie, who was in her 83 year was predeceased by her husband Andrew 27 years ago. A person of unassuming and quiet disposition her kindness and friendship won her a wide circle of friends. A most loving mother and granny, Mamie enjoyed life to the full. Her family was her top priority. She was a member of the Culdaff Active Retirement Club and never missed a Friday at the club in the Wee Hall or any outings that took place. Her presence will be sadly missed by all. The great esteem and popularity in which Mamie and her family are held was reflected in the large funeral which took place to St. Mary's church, Bocan where Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jim McGonigle, PP assisted by Fr. Joseph Morris, Bocan who both officiated at the graveside in the adjoining cemetery. Sympathy is extended to her sons Brian and Gerard, her daughters Philomena and Martina, her brothers Leo and Terry, her sister Nuala, grandchildren, in-laws, nephews and nieces and the wider family circle. May she rest in peace.
A Social will be held in Hillhead Church Hall next Friday, 19th with music by Peter Mac and John McGeoghegan. Dancing from 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. Admission 6 euro which includes supper.
A Ceili will be held to night in the Glengad Community Centre. Dancing from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. and admission is 5 euro. Music by Martin Doogan.
Gleneely Colts F.C. are at home to Cranford in the F.A. Junior Cup while the Reserves are also at home to Cockhill Reserves. Training as usual every Friday at 6.30 p.m. in Gleneely.