Preparations for the event are ongoing in the parish. At a public meeting on Monday last, it was agreed that all who are willing to help in putting up buntings, flags, etc. will meet at St. Mary's Community Hall tonight at 6.30 p.m. All help appreciated, it was also agreed that although both churches are clean, that both Muff and Iskaheen Chapels should receive a freshening up before Daniel's First Masses. If you can spare an hour you will be welcome in Muff or Iskaheen Chapel tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.

Brigini, Cygnets and Guides are invited to come in uniform to the Sacred Heart Church, Muff on Monday 7th July at 7 p.m. to form a guard of honour at Daniel's first Mass.

Contributions can be left in the Sacristy, or in the Parochial House towards the Parish Collection for Daniel's ordination.

It is expected that Daniel will arrive back at the border in Muff about 10.30 p.m. on Sunday next where he will be met by the Muff Youth Accordion Band who will escort him thorough the village. it would be great, if as many people as possible, turned out to welcome him back to his home parish as Fr. Daniel. It is planned that he will travel to Muff Chapel and maybe say a few words at the back door, then continue to Iskaheen Chapel and again say a few words and from there continue to his family home. Everyone is invited to accompany him there, where light refreshments will be available for all. If there are enough people interested the parish will fund a bus to the ordination and home again after the ceremony.

The school quiz run in conjunction with the Muff Festival took place in Scoil Naomh Brid, Muff last week. Scoil Naomh Fionnan, Whitecastle took first place with Scoil Naomh Brid coming a very close second. The winning team were Daniel Gallen, Quigley' Point, Moya Duggan, Carnagarde, Greencastle; Aiden McSheffery, Clar, Redcastle and Ryan Streets, Drung, Quigley's Point, the runners up were: Michael McCarron, Ardmore, Muff; Jessica Atcheson, Springfield, Muff; Charmaine McNally, Craig Park, Muff and Conor Edwards, Quiet Water, Muff. The Quiz Master was Liam McLochainn. The Muff Festival Committee wish to congratulate all the boys and girls who took part in the Quiz.

Now is the time when the Bars would need to be thinking about choosing a Rose for the "Wild Irish Rose" competition to be held in the Squealin' Pig on Friday, 1st August, the opening night of the Festival.

The committee would urge business premises, groups, or individuals to put a float into the parade, try to get people together and come up with ideas - you don't need a float as such, you can take part by walking, cycling, dancing or clowning around, it's all about taking part, enjoying the craic and helping to make the opening parade the best to date. More on the festival later.

Winners in this week's Parish Draw were: Margaret Reddin, Drumacross, 300 euro; Kevin and Cormac Doherty, Aught 200 euro and Gerard Hegarty, Sappagh 75 euro.

The Quigley's Point Friday Club will visit Paddy McCartney's Garden Centre on Friday, 11th July, meet at Greenbank Hall at 2 p.m. Amuigh Feoin Speir Le Cháile - next outing to Genevin Waterfall, Clonmany, walk and picnic. Bus leaves St. Mary's Community Hall at 1.30 p.m. on Tuesday 8th.

Community Bingo every Saturday night in St. Mary's Community Hall at 9.15 p.m.

Dates to keep in mind if you have relatives overseas who would like to be reminded about the Blessing of the Graves in the parish, Drung, Sunday, 27th July at 3 p.m., Muff Sunday, 10th August at 3 p.m. and Iskaheen, Sun.,, 10th August, 5 p.m.

To wind up activities organised by Foyle West Redcastle/Quigley's Point/Muff/Culmore - Building a sustainable community - A children's disco will be held in the Quigley's Point Community Centre tonight Friday, 4th July from 7-9 p.m. To end the Youth Week, Redcastle Community Development Ltd are hosting a fun day at Foyle Park, Redcastle FC Grounds. It's a knockout competitions, bouncy castles and entertainment on Saturday 5th July, from 12 to 4 p.m.

Lorna Gordon Mayoral candidate for Muff Sheltered Housing as part of her fund raising campaign is running a dance in Foody's Lodge, Quigley's Point on Saturday, 12th July. Music by Chicos - dancing from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Admission five euro and as part of Ann O'Donnell's fundraising effort, a car wash is arranged for tomorrow Saturday, 5th July at Central Motors Garage from 10 a.m. onwards and on Saturday, 12th July. There will be lots of fun and games at the Astro Turf pitch for all the children. Admission is three euros. Ann is standing for the Quigley's Point Swifts Football Team - further Mayoral activities will be published at a later date.

Adults and young people are still being recruited to participate in annual sponsored row on the River foyle. This event is in aid of the Irish Charity Self Help Development International. This year all proceeds go to the charity's work in Ethiopa.

The row which takes place tomorrow sets off from Prehen at 9 a.m. and finishing up at Greencastle at 2 p.m. This is a perfect opportunity to get out onto the water and raise funds for a worthy cause.

For those who don't want to get wet, why not participate in a sponsored walk? Walks are being organised by various groups from Culmore all the way to Greencastle. come join in the fun!

This event will culminate in an evenings entertainment and refreshments at Quigley's Point Community Centre beginning at 9 p.m. Music and dance will be a perfect way to wind up the summer scheme and congratulate the participating rowers and walkers.

For more information and to get your sponsorship card please contact Albert and Joan Doherty, Whitecastle 0749383360.

The sports day scheduled for Sunday, 6th july has been postponed. it will now take place on Sunday 20th July. The numbers drawn in this weeks lotto draw were 6:1:2:3:4:7 and 5. There was no jackpot winner however five runner-up prizes of 20 euro went to Anna Wylie, Rock Bar, Phelim McColgan, Keady, Terry Crossan, Aught, Eamonn McColgan, Iskaheen and Jimmy McDonagh, Squealin' Pig. Next week's jackpot will be 1250 euro. The seniors bowed out of the junior championship at the weekend after defeat to Carndonagh while the ladies were defeated by Lifford.
The wedding took place recently in Greece of Daniel Gallanagh, eldest son of Anne Gallanagh and the late Joseph Gallanagh, Hill Road, Buncrana to Pauline McCarron young daughter of Gabriel and Margaret McCarron, Ardmore, Muff.

The bridesmaids were Angela Gottlieb and Cathy McCarron sister and sister-in-law of the bride. The best men were Philip and Joseph Gallanagh brothers of the groom. However, girls were Rachel McCarron and Katy Gottlieb nieces of the bride and the ring bearer was Kristopher Gottlieb nephew of the bride.

The reception was held in the Santorini Princess Hotel, Imerovigle, Santorini and the honeymoon was spent in Greece.