Community Newsletter Compiled, edited and published
by 8th Donegal Scouts, Carndonagh
Saturday 6th March and Sunday 7th March 2010
Anniversary Mass Saturday 6th March at 7pm Anniversary Mass for Pat & Anna Lynn Ardcolgan. Sunday 7th March at 11 am Mass for the Deceased members of the Derry Diocesan Society. Station Mass If you would like to have a Mass in your home during Lent please contact Fr Con or the Parish Office on 9374104/9374118
Childs Coat found in the Church on Ash Wednesday please contact the Parish Office 9374104
Visitation of the Sick will take place on Thursday & Friday, 4th & 5th March
Parish Draw Results week 7 250 euro Mary Molyneau, Promoter Emer Farren, 125 euro Susan Doherty, Promoter Marie Doherty, 65 euro McElwain Family, MollysBrae Promoter Agnes Burke. 65 euro Patrick Deery, Churchtown, Promoter Emer Farren.
Trocaire Boxes can be collected at the Church Doors
Folk Group: Rehearsal for Sat Mar 7th mass on Wed next, Mar 3rd at 8.30 p.m. Girls' School. All welcome to join us - the more the merrier! The group plans to sing at mass once a month, with rehearsal on the first Wed to sing at the following Sat mass.
The monthly devotions, in honour of Our Lady, will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry on Tuesday 2nd March starting with confessions at 7.30 p.m. followed by Rosary and Mass, finishing around 10.00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
Phones for Boards: St. Patrick's Girls' School is collecting phones for the Jack & Jill Foundation to raise money for the charity, with the added bonus of obtaining an Interactive whiteboard for the school if enough phones are collected. Please drop your unwanted mobile phones (any condition) into the collection box at the school or buckets at various supermarkets throughout the town. Your help is much appreciated.
Blessing of Scout Den: An ecumenical blessing of the newly refurbished Scout Den in the basement of the Colgan Hall will take place on Fri Mar 12th at 8 p.m. All past leaders are invited to join us. RSVP by Fri next, Mar 5th, to groupcouncil@eircom.net or by texting 086-6028542. Don't forget to include your name!
Carndonagh Bethany Bereavement Support Group Commissioning of members will take place at 7pm Mass on Saturday 27th February. If you would like to talk to someone in confidence the hours are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday 7-9pm. Tel 0863572121 or 0863593821 there is also a drop in Centre at the Parish Office at Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh on the first Monday of each month between 7-9pm.
Wesley Hall Basic one to one computer or internet classes are now taking place in the Wesley Hall. These are 8 week courses and the fee is 60 euro. Monday night dancing at 8.30pm. Line Dancing Friday at 8.30pm New members welcome. To book telephone for any of these courses telephone 9329680.
The Beavers had a very busy week, starting off on Monday night, where they continued their studies for the up coming Christopher Hegarty Memorial Quiz in the fire station. They were treated to a tour of the station and informed of all the health and safety aspects of domestic fires. They also witnessed the all new Thermal Imaging Camera and were amazed at some of the HOT SPOTS on one of the leaders. On Thursday the day of the quiz finally dawned and at the end a team calling themselves Plonkers won. They were led by Liam Mc Gonigle and Cathal Mc Callion. From the Cubs came Donal Doherty and Michael Doherty and from Beavers Fionn Bowyer and Adam Mc Carron. Many thanks to Christopher's Dad and sister, Sheamus Hegarty and Rosie Devlin for coming along to present the perpetual cup to the winners.
Glentogher NS registration forms for September 2010 now available for new entrants. Contact the school on 9374565. Completed form should be returned to the school by 5th March.
Craigtown National School has been nominated for AIB better Ireland programme. The Moville AIB branch has €10,000 to divide among 3 local schools. The school with the most votes will receive €5,000. Please Please vote for Craigtown NS. Text or online voting - Text MOVILLE followed by space, followed by B to 51303. Vote online click onto www.betterireland.ie select Moville Branch, then choose group. You can text as many times a day as you like, or vote online once a day. Voting until 15th March. Thank you to all those who have already voted (feel free to vote again) and to those who have still to vote please do so as soon and as often as possible, your support is greatly appreciated.
Many Thanks to all who supported the ICA fundraiser for Haiti, which totalled 4745 euro. The money has been forwarded to the Irish Red Cross. The winners of the hampers were Mary Doherty (S) Carndonagh, Bridie Doherty, Killourt Malin and Vincent Lafferty, Carndonagh.
The amount raised for Alzhiemers Church Gate Collection was 1392 euro. Thanks to the collectors and all those who gave so generously.
420 euro has been forwarded to Concern Haiti Fund from collection boxes which were placed in Supervalu Carndonagh.
Blood Transfusion Service 274 donations were received at this clinic, thank you to all those who came along to donate, to those who helped and the Principal and Staff of the Community School.
Donegal Diabetic Federation Church Gate Collection at all Masses next weekend, Saturday & Sunday 6th & 7th March. Please be as generous as possible.
Second Chance Education Project for Women & IDP Immigrant Outreach Steering Group Invites you to International Women’s Day Celebration At Buncrana Library On Saturday, 6th March 2010 from 11am until 12.30p.m. Guest Speakers, Music, Light refreshments and a bit of craic! Admission Free RSVP to IDP Reception by March 3rd to 9362218 or email Maria2ndchanceeducation@gmail.com This event is supported by the Equality for Women Measure
FEIS DOMHNAIGH next meeting Wed 3rd March at 8.30pm in the Colgan Hall. Feis will run this year on the weekend of 25th 26th & 27th June - sylabus available mid-march. Anyone interested in volunteering their time please come along or contact any committee member or Karen on 08702987370
Clonmany Agric Show Monster Bingo in Ballyliffin Hotel on Sunday 7th March at 3pm 1000 euro on second last page, Cookery Demonstration by Frank Moyihan, author & Broadcaster and chef instructor, gourmet night in Ballyliffin Hotel 31st March at 8pm. Admission 10 euro. 35 card drive in Ballyliffin hotel on Good Friday night 2nd April 1000 euro in prizes. Refreshments served 8.30pm.
Inishowen Methodist Churches Good as New Shop Behind Maes, Diamond Carndonagh will reopen 1st March from 10am – 5pm. Donations of clean clothes, bric a brac etc. very welcome.
Good as New shop opening in Donagh Stores, Carndonagh on Monday March 1st All proceeds in aid of ‘Action with Effect’, a Donegal/Derry based charity which raises funds for the extreme poor and lepers of India. We would be very grateful to receive any items of clothing, toys, books, bric-a- brac etc. For further information contact Catherine at 0866076473.
Annual St Patrick’s Day Walk in aid of Donegal & Carn Hospices and the Palative Home Care on Wednesday 17th March at 4pm. Sponsor cards available from McLaughlin Bros. (Masons)
Tidy Town Public Meeting- Carndonagh Tidy Town Association are holding a public meeting on Tuesday 2nd March at 8.30pm in McClures, Bridge Street. All welcome to attend. Table Quiz - Carn Tidy Town Association are holding a Table Quiz on Tuesday 9th March at 9.45pm in Simpsons. Your support would be welcome. Lots of prizes to be won sponsored by SuperValu, Carndonagh
Carndonagh Youth Club/Drop-in Committee would welcome new volunteers to help with their Drop-in on Tuesday evenings. The Youth Drop-in was set up last October in response to the need of the youth 14-17 age group in the Carndonagh area to have a safe designated youth space under the leadership of dedicated Voluntary Youth Leaders. All volunteers are offered the opportunity to participate in Accredited Youth Training awards. If you are interested in helping with this service and would like further information please contact Martina 0868615102 or Maria 0872708797.
A Night of Irish Music, Song, Storytelling and Ceili Dancing In An Grianan Hotel Burt On Tuesday 16th March Special Guest
Singer/Songwriter & Storyteller Danny McGilloway Also Various Musicians, Singers and Dancers from Burt, Buncrana, Muff, Moville, Carndonagh, Malin & Urris Doors open 10.00 pm Admission only 5 euro Supper included
Drug and Alcohol Awareness Parents Programme. It is always an ongoing concern for parents the issue of Drugs and Alcohol misuse for their children and often parents feel they are not prepared or have the relevant information when talking to their children about Alcohol/Drugs. Vanessa Scahill Foroige Donegal Youth Drugs & Alcohol Education Officer has responded to parents concerns and delivers a Drug / Alcohol awareness programme for parents. If there are parents in the Carndonagh area who would like to take part in this programme please ring Vanessa Scahill on 0860481977 for further information about the programme.
Recycling Mobile Phones: St. Patrick’s Girls’ N.S., Carndonagh, is participating in the “Phones For Boards” scheme organised by the Jack & Jill Foundation. This organisation provides home nursing care to babies with brain damage (250 phones = 1 month’s care). As well as helping this charity, the school will also benefit as it will receive an interactive whiteboard for every 400 phones collected. Simply drop your old phone (the condition of phone doesn’t matter) into the collection box at the school, give to any staff member or pupil or telephone 9374412 to arrange collection.
Cash For Clobber: St. Patrick’s Girls’ N.S., Carndonagh, is participating in the Cash For Clobber Scheme. Simply fill bin bags with old clothes, shoes, curtains etc. and drop into the school. Deadline is Monday 1st March.
8th Donegal Scout Unit are compiling a database of past leaders. If you were a beaver, cup or scout leader or you know someone who was, please email your details to groupcouncil.com as soon as possible of contact any present leader.
Hedging for sale all proceeds to Concern tel 9374706.
A.G.M. of the Inishowen Summer Gathering group to take place on Wednesday 10th March 2010 in the offices of Inishowen Development Co. Pound St Carndonagh. All welcome.
Unislim New Class opened in Wesley Hall on Wednesdays from 5.45-6.45. Express weigh in 6.45pm. New members very welcome.
Slimming World takes place in the Strand Hotel, Ballyliffen every Wednesday night at 7pm. Join our community weight loss challenge today, Join us for 12 weeks – you can easily lose up to 10% of your weight and reap health benefits. Together we can do it. Join before 6th March and get free membership worth 18 euro.
Trip to Celtic Park overnight stay 27th/28th March for Celtic V Kilmarnock match. Further info or to book tel 0862598271.
GAA Club Lotto: The winning numbers in the club mini-lotto were 7, 2, 1, 12 and 19. There was no jackpot winner. The 75 Euro went to Caomhan Canny, Effishmore, Gleneely. 30 Euro to Gerald McDonald, Killian, Malin. 15 Euro to Seanan Farren, Craigtown, Carn., Grainne Gillen, 70 Ard Colgan, Carn and Majella and Paddy Devenney, Isle of Doagh. The jackpot next week is 8,500 Euro and the draw will be held in the Sportsman’s. A big thank you to all those who support our lotto. Please contact Liam McLaughlin on 086 8053319 for details of how to join our pre-paid lotto – 80 euro for a full year.
Club Dinner Dance will be held on Friday the 5th March, tickets on sale from club members. In these times of recession there’s nothing like a good night out with friends to beat the blues.
Host Families Required for children from Chernobyl for 3/4 weeks in July. Weekly activities are organized and translators are available at all times. Every week here can boost their immune system and add a year onto their lives. Contact Phelim on 074 93 21084.
