The death took place recently after a very short illness of James Joseph McCallion, Birmingham, England. James was the son of the late Hugh and Grace McCallion, Aught Road, Ture.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen, his daughters Grace, Patricia, Pauline and Lisa, his sons James, Martin and Shaun, his brothers Michael, John, Hugh, Liam and Gerard, also by his sisters Eileen and Cassie. He was predeceased by his brothers Patri
ck and Danny. Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Church of St. Francis, Birmingham and burial took place in the nearby cemetery. James was a frequent visitor to Ture to visit his relations and friends. He was very well known in the area and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
A pilgrimage to Medjugorje with four nights in Medjugorje and three nights in Gradac on the Adriatic Coast is being organised. The flight is on 7th June from Belfast to Dubrovnik. Cost is 734 euro on a half board basis. contact Esther Porter, 9374566 or 086 8475971.
Parish draw winners were: Paul Hegarty, Sappagh, 300 euro, Mary Barron, Drumhaggart, 200 euro; Orla McClean, Knowhead, 75 euro.
St. Mary's Community Hall committee would like to thank the Muff Ceili Club for their generous contribution of 170 euro, the proceeds of a Ceili Mor held in the hall on Friday night last. Due to the inclement weather some of the usual patrons were unable to attend.
The auction in St. Mary's Community Hall will take place on Sunday 17th starting at 7.30 p.m Make a start on your unwanted items, clothing or mattresses. Collection can be arranged.
Muff Junior Youth Club will not be on tomorrow or Saturday 16th but will resume as usual on Saturday 23rd.
Bingo patrons please note there will be no bingo in the hall on Saturday, 16th due to the auction on 17th but we will be back in action on 23rd. Bingo as usual this Saturday night. Your support is appreciated.
The first of the Lenten Stations will be in the home of John and Bridie Cullen, Carnamoyle next Friday.
The numbers drawn in last week's QPS mini lotto were 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 15 - no jackpot winner. Mae McColgan, Iskaheen, Hugh Doherty, Old Road, Buncrana and Helena Hegarty, 5, Craig Park, Muff matched 4 numbers and win 20 euro each. This week's jackpot will be 560 euro and the draw was held on Tuesday night.
Training for the two senior teams is at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday nights and 8.30 p.m. on Fridays.
The numbers drawn in this week's Naomh Padraig GAA lotto draw were 4, 5, 7, 3, 2, 1, 6 - no jackpot winner, however 5 runners-up prizes of 20 euro went to Caroline Doherty, c/o Rock, Mona Mitchell, c/o Rock, Philomena Lynch, Iskaheen, Damien McColgan, c/o Rock and Brendan McColgan, Iskaheen. Next week's jackpot will be 5,600 euro. The club held its annual dinner dance on Friday past and it proved to be a very successful night. The award winners were: u-16 girls, Jessica Doyle; u-16 boys, Michael Crowley; u-18, Colm McColgan; u-21 Justin Gallaghe; Reserve Cathal McColgan; Senior Demrot McColgan; Club Person of the Year, John Curran; County representation, Aiden Lynch, Dermot Keaveney and Ciaran Harrigan.
Senior training commences this week and takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.15 p.m. Ladies' training continues on Saturdays and Wednesdays while u-12s takes place on Sunday mornings.
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