After spending 25 years in England Patsy came back about four years ago to live with his sister Mary in Muff. Even though he suffered from an addiction he was a great help to other people who were affected by the same illness and he had many friends in the A.A. who faithfully made sure he had transport to and from A.A. meetings.

Patsy had an outgoing personality and had a good sense of humour. The large number of people who called at the house and attended the funeral was evident of the esteem in which he was held.

His Requiem Mass was concelebrated by his cousin Fr. Denis Quinn and Fr. John Farren in the Sacred Heart Church and in his homily Fr. Quinn described Patsy's life as a continual struggle with an addiction he had to live with on a daily basis. The Lessons were read by his brother Michael, nephews Shane and Darren and a personal poem was recited by his youngest nephew Oisin who had a special bond with his uncle . The Gifts were brought up by his friend Mickey Devlin and Mickey's niece Siobhan Doherty. The music was provided by Neil McLaughlin. It was a poignant moment when his remains were leaving the church he sang 'The Old Rugged Cross', a hymn that Patsy always referred to as the 'Emblem' of his life. Sympathy is extended to his brother Michael, sister Mary, nepehws Shane, Darren and Oisin, sister-in-law Colette and brother-in-law John and to all his friends and relatives.

The death occurred recently in Letterkenny General Hospital of Mary Barron, Lenamore after a long illness bravely borne. She is survived by her husband Frank, her sons Patrick, John, Frankie, Noel and Michael, her daughters Celia, Bridgeen and Margaret, her brothers John, Joe, Gerard and Raymond and her sister Bridie to whom sympathy is extended. She was predeceased by her son Paul, her brothers Peter, Frank and Pat, her sisters Rose and Maggie.

Mary was a very strong woman who wasn't interested in the material things in life but happy to live a simple life dedicating her time to her husband and family.

Requiem Mass was concelebrated in the Sacred Heart Church by Fr. John Farren and Fr. Colm Morris and Fr. Eddie McColgan. The Lessons were read by her grandson Mark and grand-daughter Pauline. Prayers of the Faithful were read by her grandchildren, the Gifts were also brought up by her grandchildren. The music in the church was supplied by her grand-daughters Una and Roisin Brogan and her cousin Gerard Barron. Mary will be sadly missed by family and friends.

The monthly meeting of the ICA will be held in St. Mary's Community Hall next Tuesday at 8 p.m. Guest speaker will be Mrs. Margery Green.
A flower arrangement demonstration will be given by Josie Coll in the Rock Bar on Thursday, 22nd November. This is a fund raising venture on behalf of the 9th Donegal Venture Scouts. The demonstration starts at 8.30 p.m.

There will be a Ceili and Old Tyme dance in the GAA Club, Ture on Sunday from 9 - 11.30 p.m. Music by the McColgan Family. Admission, including supper, 5 euro.

The official sod cutting ceremony of the Muff Sheltered Housing Project will take place in Dinsmore's Field on Tuesday, 20th at 11.30 a.m. All wlecome.

Community bingo continues every Saturday in St. Mary's Community Hall at 9.15 p.m.

Yoga classes for beginners will continue every Tuesday night in St. Mary's Hall from 7 - 8.15 p.m. The Facilitator is Mary Duggan. Telephone 9382515.

All children in the parish please note that Santa is paying a visit to the Apostolic Christmas Bazaar in St. Mary's Hall. He is calling to collect your letters. Bring them along on Sunday, 2nd December at 3 p.m. Further details later.

Winners in the Parish draw were Cora and Orlaigh McColgan, 300 euro, Ellen Reymonds, Grove Cottages, 200 euro and Margaret and Bridie McDaid, Carnamoyle, 100 euro.

Numbers drawn in the Quigley's Point Swift's mini lotto were 4, 9, 10, 12, 14, 14 - no winner. Jessica Doyle, Carry Road and Arthur Hiscox c/o the Ture Inn matched 5 numbers and win 30 euro each. Next week's jackpot will be 1,370 euro and the draw will be Tuesday night.

The Annual Presentation will be tonight in Foody's Lodge. Meal served at 8.30 p.m. sharp.

The Fun Football continues on Saturday at 12 noon on the astro-turf, take appropriate clothing.

The Inishowen Ladies' Soccer League AGM will be held on Monday at 8.30 p.m. in McClure's Bar.

The Swifts pass on their condolences to Billy Farren on the death of his mother.

The numbers drawn in this week's lotto were 2, 6, 7, 5, 3, 4, 9 - no jackpot winner but eight runners-up received 18 euro each. Next week's jackpot will be a fantastic 5,000 euro.

The Seniors ended the league campaign with a defeat in Bundoran and now await results in other games to see if they qualify for the relegation play-off.

Next Sunday 18th, is the last day of the Parish League. As usual club merchanise will be on sale throughout.

The underage presentation will take place in the clubhouse on Sunday, 2nd December. On Friday 7th there will be a Night at the Races in the Squealin' Pig. Horses availabel from any committee member. The club will also be running a Bazaar in the clubhouse on Sunday 9th December.
The Indoor Hurling continues in the community Centre tomorrow at 10.30 a.m.