Tonight's the night for big GAA bash
The night has finally arrived for the Buncrana GAA formal ball which will be held in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel this evening. The evening commences with a champagne reception starting at 6.45 p.m.
This is followed by a five course meal, with wine served during the meal. The entertainment will include a band and comedy from 'Big O'. There will be around 35 spot prizes which range from weekends away to paintings all to the value of 100 euro minimum. Everyone gets a goody bag which is worth approximately 60 euro. Then an auction will take place for a Chef for the night for eight people with food and wine - Two All Ireland tickets and a weekend in Dublin - Golf for four in the Slieve Russell Hotel and overnight stay and a painting from Buncrana's most famous artist, Daire Irwin. The highlight of the auction will be a chopper for the day of the Donegal Rally. Phone bids will also be taken by Gary, 086 4036544 or David 087 9392767
The tickets are 100 euro and there are still about 70 left so if you haven't already got your ticket you still have a chance. This will be the Ball of the Year..
A weekend workshop, 'Greening with Life' will be held at the Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, Linsfort from 23 - 25 May. Senior dance teachers from Holland, Noor McGuigan and Akbar Helweg will lead the workshop. Fully residential fee is 190 euro, Friday evening only is 12 euro and Saturday only 50 euro including a meal. For further details contact Bev Doherty, 9374581.
The Inishowen Dev. Partnership is consulting with the community to ascertain public/community transport needs in the peninsula and to draw up an effective plan. The consultation arranged for Buncrana will be held in the Tullyarvan Mill on Monday, 12th at 7.30 p.m. For further information telephone Pauline or John, 9362218.
A one day retreat to Lough Derg will take place on Saturday 24th May. The bus leaves SuperValu at 8 a.m. and the fare is 45 euro which includes bus, ferry and meals. Telephone 9376573 for more information.
A sponsored walk in aid of the Alan Doherty Fund will take place on Sunday May 18th at 3 p.m. The walk will leave St. Mary's Hall, Clonmany and proceed via Binion, Tullagh, Rusty Nail and back to the hall for refreshments. there is also a shorter walk available. Sponsor cards available from Eddie 9376781 or Breege 9376391.
Beach Hill Manor Private Nursing Home is holding a cake sale and coffee morning on 24th May from 10 a.m. - 12 noon in aid of their Residents' Comfort Fund. Your support would be appreciated.
Buncrana Senior Citizens' Commitee is urgently looking for voluntary drivers for the meals-on-wheels service. Meals are delivered on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Drivers are especially needed for Sundays. It only takes approximately an hour and a half and drivers are on an eight week rota system. Please contact Jim Henderson, 9361666
The Country Market will take place on 17th May from 2 - 3 p.m. in the Church Hall, Church Street.
Children from Scoil Iosagain in Buncrana will present a concert to celebrate the many different nationalities within the school. Children from Ireland, Poland, Latvia, Bhutan, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Spain and many more will perform dances, songs and poems from their countries. All are welcome to join in the celebration which starts at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday 29th May
A Parish Mission will be held in all three churches by the Redemptorist Fathers. The Mission will begin on 17th - 24th May. All parishioners are invited to participate
James Kilbane will star in a concert to be held in St. Mary's Hall on Monday, 23th June at 8 p.m. All welcome. Please note the change of date.
A Table Quiz will be held in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Thursday, 15th May at 9 p.m. There will be a raffle and picture round on the night. Quizmaster is Liam Galbraith and all proceeds go to the Gateway Singers.
Enrolment forms are now available for the Buncrana Community Playgroup, Shore Front (opposite the Leisure Centre). Contact Bernie, 087 7618829.
Yoga for Beginners will be held in the Tullyarvan Mill every Monday at 10 a.m. and Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. for 6 weeks. Telephone Geraldine, 9385082.
New classes at the Natural Health Centre: morning classes - Tuesday and Thurs bums & tums 10am - Wednesday, fat burn 10am
Afternoon classes, during your lunch hour - total body workout Tuesday and Thursday 12.30-1pm &1pm-1.30
Lunch crunch ab class - Wednesday 12.30-1pm and 1pm-1.30
Evening classes: Tae-bo Tuesday, Thursday 7pm-8. Ab class Tuesday, Thursday 8-8.30. Slimtrim fatburn weight in and exercise class Wednesday 7-8pm Pilates Wednesday 8-9pm
Zendao martial arts class -adults Tuesday, Thursday -8.30-10pm - Kids Thursday 6-7pm and at 11-12
Card sessions are held in the Angling Centre, beside the Castle Bridge on Thursdays at 8 p.m. All welcome.
Pre-Marriage Courses for 2008 are available in the Pastoral Centre, Friday and Saturday 30th and 31st May. Telephone 9374102 for details.
Ceili Classes are now being held in the Illies Hall on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. Beginners welcome.
Line dancing classes are held on Tuesdays 8.15 - 10.15 p.m. in the Plaza. All ages, beginners and improvers welcome. Contact 087 7538317.
Ballroom dancing classes will take place in the Plaza on Thursdays, intermediate 8 - 9 p.m. and beginners 9 - 10 p.m. All welcome.
In the GAA 10,000 euro lotto draw for 29th April, the numbers were 6, 12, 13, 31 - no winner. In the lotto plus the numbers were 6, 12, 30 and 20 - no winner. 20 euro winners - Rose Doherty, Rockfield Terrace, 2, Fergal McLaughlin, Main Street, 3, Brendan McGee, Corgary, Letterkenny, Marie Eccles, Drumfrees and Ella O'Flahgery, c/o Bar.
In the Buncrana Parish Euro draw 1st, 500 - Lee, Stephen, Keith Buchanan, Aghilly, promoter, 30 euro Rosemary Doherty, Aghilly; 2nd, 300 - Willie McCallion, Meentallon, Illies, promoter, 20 euro Amy McCallion, Illies; 3rd 150 euro and promoter 20 euro - Bridget Hepper, 45, Crana View.
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