This damage was caused over a two week period. One of the accused was in his twenties and the other was in his thirties, both were from Limavady. They were taken to Burnfoot Garda sataion and then brought before the court in Letterkenny where Judge Zaidain gave them a 12 months suspended sentence and a fine of 5,500 euro and damages to the value of 3,200 euro. The Gardai have to be congratulated for their swift action in catching these criminals.
Two farmers in the Gortin area of Muff were traumatised when they discovered that their sheep had been attacked by a dog or dogs killing 2 ewes and 2 lambs. It was an appalling sight to see the sheep torn to bits and the little lambs dead beside them. The rest of the sheep on the farms were trembling with fear.This is a direct result of dog owners not keeping their dogs under control as this is the lambing season. The Gardai in Muff are anxious to hear from anyone who can shed light in this unfortunate incident.
The Tuesday Club Spring Programme ends next Tuesday when Paddy McCartney will give a talk on gardening for beginners. Following the Easter break the club will resume on April 1st. The club meets each Tuesday in St. Mary's Hallfrom 2-4pm. New members always welcome.
Beidhmaidin Ghaelach i Halla Mhuire, Magh i ndiaidh and Aifrinn, Lá Fhéile Pádraig. There will be an Irish morning in St. Mary's Community Hall after Mass on Monday, March 17th. Enjoy a cup of tea and a scone. Tá faílte roimh chách!
The death took place recently in Glasgow of Jamesy Lynch, son of the late Patrick and Mary, Carnamoyle, Muff. He spent most of his life in Scotland and was predeceased by his wife Mary, and son Freddie. He is survived by his daughters Frances and Mary, his sisters Sophia and Mary, his brother Tony and his many nephews and nieces to whom sympathy is extended. James was of a quiet and gentle nature and was a familiar figure in Muff and Gweedore where he spent many holidays, especially in the Grove Cottages, Muff where his sister Sophia lives. He was laid to rest on Monday week last in Gweedore. May he rest in peace.
There will be an old tyme and ceili dance in the GAA club, Ture on Sunday, 16th, dancing from 9 - 11 p.m. Admission 5 euro including supper.
Winners in this week's parish draw were Maura and Brendan McColgan, Ture, 300 euro, John Paul McGonagle, Bolin, 200 euro and Josephine McCarron, Sappagh, 100 euro.
One day retreats for senior citizens and their friends will be held in Termonbacca. Easter weekend retreat from 14th - 16th March. Three evening retreats in preparation for Easter on Monday, 17th, Tuesday, 18th and Wednesday 19th from 7.30 - 10 p.m. Contact 04871 262512.
Divine Mercy Sunday bus to Knock overnight stay Saturday, 29th and Sunday, 30th March. Cost 90 euro to be paid one week in advance. Telephone 9320734 or 086 3465575.
Sympathy is extended to John McLaughlin, Galwilly, Glentogher on the death of his wife Anges, also to all other family which include her daughter, Mrs. Mary Haughey of Ture. May she rest in peace.
Lenten Stations will be held tonight in the home of Aidan and Theresa McAleer, Three Trees at 7.30 p.m.
The Quigley's Point Scouts will be holding their Easter flower arranging demonstration evening presented by Josie Coll on Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. in the GAA Centre, Ture. Admission 5 euro including light refreshments. All arrangements will be raffled at the end of the evening.
Community bingo every Saturday night in St. Mary's Community Hall at 9.15 p.m. Your continued support is appreciated
The numbers drawn in last week's Quigley's Point Swift's mini-lotto were 1, 2, 6, 8, 10, 15 - no jackpot winner. Liam Grant, Fahan, James and Martin, c/o The Squealin' Pig and Mary Rose McLaughlin, The Village Cafe matched 4 numbers and win 20 euro each. This week's jackpot will be 710 euro and the draw will take place on Tuesday night.
Fun football continues tomorrow at 12 noon.
The numbers drawn in this week's Naomh Padraigh GAA lotto were 2, 6, 3, 5, 4, 7, 1 - no jackpot winner. 100 euro runner-up prize was won by Eoghan McColgan, c/o Rock. Next week;s jackpot is 450 euro.
The Seniors beat Malin by 2-09 0 2-08 in the opening game in the Inishowen Senior competition. Colm McColgan and Damian Diver bagged the goals.
Club membership is now due. Family membership, 40 euro; individual members 25 euro and u-16s 5 euro.
Boys u-12 training continues on Sunday mornings and boys u-16 is on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. A bus will leave Clar for both and stop at the usual places.
Girls' u-12 and u-14 training will take place on Thursdays from 6.30 - 8 p.m. A bus will also run for these players.
Ladies Senior training continues on Wednesdays and Saturdays at the usual times.
Congratulations to Ultan Doherty and Anthony Moyne, students at Scoil Naomh Brid who were second and third winners in a photographic competition run by the European Commission on the theme of clean water.