The numbers on the register is very small and the tutor is appealing for more people to join up. For more details contact Denise Diver on 0862375619.
Gleneely Colts FC Grand draw will take place on Friday, 18th April. All tickets and money must be returned by the monthly meeting on Saturday, April 12th at 7 p.m. Horses are now on sale priced at 15 euro for the club's annual 'Night At the Races' on Sunday, 4th May. Your support would be much appreciated. All are most welcome.
A sponsored walk is being organised in aid of St. Luke's Hospital, Dublin and the Day Care Unit of the Oncology Ward in Letterkenny Hospital. The walk will take place from Culdaff to Malin and back via McSheffrey's Bridge on the 18th May at 2 p.m. All welcome. For sponsor cards please ring 9379166.
Forty-five card drive winners in Gleneely last week were Jim Doherty, Terryrone, Moville; Hannah McLaughlin, Gemstone Park, Gleneely; Brian Diver, Crana View, Buncrana and Victor Long, Carrahuney, Gleneely.
A new 8 weeks morning yoga course starting on Wednesday the 9th April at 10.30 a.m. and an evening course at 7.30 p.m. in St. Eugene's Hall, Moville. Further details contact Mary 0868276720; yoga for kids 4-14 years starting today from 6 p.m. to 6.50 p.m. in Moville FC Club House, Cooley Road. Further information contact Mary on 0868276720.
Sympathy is extended to his wife Ruby and family of the late Herbet McEldowney of Cornwell, England and formerly of Glack, Culdaff. Herbert was 84 years of age. May he rest in peace.
Alzheimer 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, 1st May. Call 284-46616 or visit www.teaday.ie to make a difference.
Whist winners in Bocan Hall. Last Friday night were 1, Fr. McGonagle, Parochial House, Bocan; 2, James McConalogue, Cashel, Gleneely; 3, John Duffy, Derry. Other winners were Dylan Doherty, Gleneely; Seamus Harkin, Gleneely; Michael O'Donnell, Ballybeg, Carn; Paddy McLaughlin, Gleneely; Mary Ellen Ruddy, Culdaff. Draw winners were Gerard Doherty, Ourt; Mary McDermott, Falmore, Gleneely and Catherine McGilloway, Malin. Snow ball is 45 euro for a score of 87 or more. Whist as usual tonight at 8.45 p.m. in Bocan Hall.
The recent church gate collection for Temperance realised 500 euro.
Congratulations to Oliver Ruddy who recently won the Junior Mixed competition with Sharon Knox and the Junior men's with Mark McConnell in the Coleraine Badminton Tournament.
Care of the aged groups in the Parish Hall have a limited supply of lagging jackets and low energy light bulbs for those who feel they might benefit from them. Contact any member of the Care of the Aged for more details.
A Boxing tournament takes place tonight in the Strand Hotel, Ballyliffin at 8 pm with boxers from all over Ulster including Ulster champions and All Ireland Champions. Admission adults 8 euro; children 5 euro.
Car Boot Sale in Clonmany tomorrow from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Tables 10 euro telephone 074937677.
Scoil Mhuire, Gleneely will hold their first ever school reunion dinner dance in the Malin Hotel on Friday, 1st Friday August with music by the Country Boys. Dinner is served at 8.30 p.m. Tickets are now on sale in all the local shops priced at 25 euro each or from any of the committee: Mary McDaid,
Kathleen McCallion, Paddy McLaughlin, Corner House, Joe Kearney, Marion McCallion, 12 Foxwood Avenue, Gleneely; Hubert McLaughlin and Niall McDaid. If anyone has a school photo from before 1990, the Committee would be glad to have them for the Dance. These photos will be returned to their owners after the dance.
Sympathy is offered to the relatives of the late Mary Gretta Smith formerly Doherty (Jack) of Chapel Street, Carndonagh. Mary Gretta who was married and lived at the Lighthouse, Shrove, Greencastle for many years. May she rest in peace.
The numbers drawn in the Gleneely FC Lotto were 6:16:12:24. There was no jackpot winner, the 20 euro winners were Michael Harkin, Ourt, Gleneely; Charlie Duffy, Moneydarragh, Gleneely; Tony Halwell, Moville; Conor McElhinney, Moneydarragh and Mary McCarron, Gleneely. This jackpot is now 3,150 and the draw will take place in the orchard bar on Sunday night at 10 p.m. (Culdaff) Gleneely.
Parents Committee of Carndonagh community School are holding a very important meeting in Bocan Old School next Tuesday the 8th At 8 p.m. all parents of the Community School children are asked to attend.
Culdaff Football Club is introducing a new yearly lotto with a special discount price of eight euro per year. New envelopes are available from club members. New envelopes can be entered in the draw any time and will last for a year.
All the club would like to express their condolences to Brian Harris, Snr. on the recent death of his father. May he rest in peace.
The latest outing of McGuinness' Bar Golf Society took place to Greencastle Golf Club on St. Patrick's Day with 23 members participating. Winner of Section A was Paddy McDermott followed by P. J. O'Toole and Tony Gibbons. Winner of Section B was Mick Murphy followed by Seamus Doherty (b) and Seamus O'Connor. The longest drive was won by Don Ruddy while the nearest the pin prize was claimed by Neil Farren. The front nine was won by Brian McGonagle while the back nine went to John Farren. The next outing takes place on the May Bank Holiday weekend and is limited to members. It is an overnight trip to Mayo to play Westport (Saturday) and Ballinrobe (Sunday) before returning on Monday. All interested in going, must forward relevant fees to Captain John O'Kane before Sunday, 27th April. All in the Society would also like to pass on our condolences to Neil Duffy and his family circle on the recent death of his brother Michael in Scotland. Michael was an active member of the Society. May he rest in peace
More than 40 competitors took part in the Orchard Bar Darts competition on St. Patrick's Day for the Rose McLaughlin Perpetual Cup and 400 euro. The winner was Junior Coyle, Burnfoot while the runner up was Marty Quinn, Buncrana. Darren would like to thank all who took part in the competition. Texas Holden continues every Thursday and Sunday evenings. All are most welcome.
Gleneely Colts defeated Sea Rovers 5-0 last week and are at home to Buncrana in a top of the table clash this week. The reserves beat Culdaff res 4-3 last week and have a bye this weekend.
A new Community Employment project is due to commence shortly in the area. This project will be based in Culdaff, Gleneely and Carrowmeagh areas and vacancies exist for general workers. If you are interested please contact Ann McDaid telephone 9379251, The Wee Hall, Culdaff with your name and PPS number, FAS criteria apply.