The Bazaar held in Bocan Hall on Sunday, 2nd was a great success. Over 5,000 euro for the Development Fund was raised. Our grateful thanks to all our sponsors, organisers and all who helped on the day. Major prizewinners were Margaret Shields, Evelyn Cullins, Peggy McGrenaghan, Niall McGee, John Paul Houghton, Mary McLaughlin (Mill), Maureen McElhinney, Mickey O'Donnell, James McConalogue, Caoimhe McGonigle and Denis McDaid.
North Inishowen Gun Club is holding a clay shoot on St. Stephen's Day at Craigahorna. Practice ground Carndonagh at 1 p.m. which will include 30 bird sporting and pool shoot events. All welcome. For details telephone 9329363.
Below the Belt weigh in work out continues every Tuesday at the Gym, Mart Road, Carndonagh at 8.30 p.m. Aeorbics, same day, same place at 7.30 p.m.
If you are a man born between 6th April, 1933 and 23rd October 1939 or a woman born between 6th April 1938 and 23rd October 1944 and have ever worked in Britain you may be entitled to increased pension and arrears. Contact 074 9128010.
Congratulations to Liam McCauley, Patrick Harkin, John Harkin, Gerard McDermott, Martin McCann, Dermott Doherty, Belfast, Paddy Chris McElacy, Paddy McLaughlin, Oswald McDermott, Paddy McLaughlin (T), Cathal Donnelly, Joe McCauley, John Paul Houghton, John Joe McLaughlin, Garry Duffy, Tommy Duffy, Charlie Duffy, Mark McGonigle, Pat McLaughlin, Willie Smith, Thomas Duffy, Amy Duffy, Liam Barr, Christopher McCormack, Billy mcCann, Lee McLaughloin, Jordan McLaughlin, Nathan McLaughlin, Brian McGeoghegan, Evan McLaughlin, Oran Folan and Odhrain McLaughlin, all who participated in the Carrick's Cycle, a special thanks to L. O'Rourke and Paddy and M. , Carrick's and to anyone who was involved in any way. Hopefully the children will have a new surface playground with the massive sum of 3,000 euro raised.
The Cancer Support and Social Club will not be meeting at Milltown House in December. Next meeting is 14th January. Contact Rita, 086 6028993 or Deirdre, 087 7634596 for further information.
The Carn Credit Union AGM will be held on Thursday, 20th at 8 p.m. Draw for shopping voucher.
Good as New shop, Bridge Street, Carndonagh will hold a massive clearance sale this week.
A massive draw will take place on 15th December - 1st prize, 100 euro Christmas hamper sponsored by Cost Cutters; 2nd, Meal for two sponsored by the Strand Hotel; 3rd prize Tea and coffee set. There will be a special draw for a hand crafted children's wheelbarrow sponsored by J.P. Bradley, Carn.
Numbers drawn in the Gleneely F.C. lotto last week were 10, 16, 18, 22 - no jackpot winner. 20 euro winners: Kevin McHugh, Carrickmaquigley, O'Kane Family, Kindroyhead; Garry Duffy, Tleneely; James McCallion, Drumley; Charlie Duffy, 4, Cottage, Drumley. Next week the jackpot is 2,350 euro and the draw will take place in the Orchard Bar on Sunday at 10 p.m.
numbers drawn in the Culdaff F.C. lotto on Sunday were 1, 5, 7, 8, 10, 13 - no jackpot winner. 20 euro winners John McDaid, Glengad; Pauline McLaughlin, Back Lane; Hugh McGonigle, Carrowmena. Next week's jackpot is 2,550 euro. This week's sellers are Damien McFeely and Patrick McLaughlin and the draw takes place in McGrory's Hotel on Sunday at 10 p.m.
The club is introducing a New Year lotto with a special discount prize of 80 euro per year. New envelopes will be available form all club members.
Dancing classes, two-hand, Old Tyme classes for beginners will be held in the Wee Hall, Culdaff on Thursday nights from 8.30 - 10.30 p.m. Admission 5 euro.
The Annual Charity Swim takes place at Caratra Beach on New Year's Day at 2.30 p.m. All swimmers are asked to assemble at 2.15 p.m. Sponsor cards are available from local pubs and shops or committee members. The charitable benefactors this year are i.C.A.R.E. and Cancer Research Charities.
Pre-marriage courses are available in the Pastoral Centre, Carndonagh. Application forms from Fr. McGonagle or telephone The Pastoral Centre, 9374103 between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.
The Annual Christmas Bazaar will take place in St. Eugene's Hall on Sunday at 7 p.m. All welcome.
Culdaff F.C. will hold its Christmas party in McGuinness' Bar on Sunday, 23rd with music by Dominic.
Winners of turkeys at the Pool competition held in Carrick's Bar on Sunday were Declan Kearney, Gleneely; runner-up Martin Doherty. Competition continues on Sunday night and all welcome.
Take Your Pick in the Orchard Bar and the jackpot is 350 euro on Friday nights with live music with Raymond Paul.
Winners of the Texas Hold'em in the Orchard on Sunday was Eddie McNamee and Leanne McHugh. The annual Christmas draw takes place on Friday, 21st at 10 p.m. Music by Stephen B.
This week Gleneely Colts are at home to Greencastle. The Reserves game was cancelled last week and they are at home to Dunree. This week training as usual every Friday night at 7.30 p.m. in Malin.
Six tables took part in the quiz held in Carrick's Bar, a fundraising event for the Gleneely Colts F.C. The winners were The Brady Bunch led by Ronan Kearney by two points from the Barrs led by Michelle, Houten Bar. Questions were answered by Daire Long and Martin Mooney and raffle winner was Maire McLaughlin, Culdaff.
Culdaff F.C. lost 4-2 to Carn last weekend with goals from Brian McGonigle and Gerard McLaughlin. They have a crucial game away to Cockhill this weekend and players are asked to report at 12.45 p.m. The Reserves game was called off last week. This week they are away to Redcastle with players to report at 9.45 a.m.
Winners in the forty five card drive in Gleneely last week wer Neil McCallion, Kindroyhead, Gerard Doherty, Ourt, Jim Doherty, Terryrone and Paul McElhinney, Moneydarragh. Cards continue every Tuesday at 8.30 p.m.
Whist winners last week were - 1st Mary McDermott, Falmore; 2, Carrie McLughlin, Culdaff; 3, Gerard Doherty, Ourt. lowest score Patricia Harkin, Muff; higest score Paddy McLaughlin, Gleneely. Draw winners: 1, Mary Ellen Ruddy, Bocan; 2, Carrie McLaughlin, Culdaff; 3, Betty Houten, Culdaff. Whist is held every Friday at 8.45 p.m. in Bocan Hall. 90 euro for a score of 179 or better.
Bocan Youth Club rota for tonight - George Brennan, John Harkin, Breedge McDermott, Philomena O'Brien.