Community Newsletter Compiled, edited and published
by 8th Donegal Scouts, Carndonagh
Saturday 7th August and Sunday 8th August 2010
Anniversary Mass Friday 13th August 7pm, Ellen Doherty, Cloncha Ave. Saturday 14th August 7pm Margaret Brennan Sutton, Dublin/Glack. Sunday 15th August 9am Charlie Doherty, Glenmakee.
Carndonagh Parish Draw Returns Due Tuesday 10th August. 1st Prize 250 euro John McLaughlin The Pines, Promoter Celia McLaughlin 2nd 125 euro Gerry Campbell, Moss Road. Promoter Margaret Crossan 3rd 65 euro Joan McLaughlin, Benduff. Promoter Celia McLaughlin 4th 65 euro Marie Lafferty, Foden. Promoter Eileen Callaghan.
Bethney Support Group The Drop Inn Centre will be opened on the first Monday of the month at the Parish Office, beside the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh from 7-9pm. Or if you would like to talk to somebody in confidence-we are here to listen-call Tuesday-Thursday-Sunday. 7-9pm on 0863572121 or 0863593821
Malin Presbyterian Church and Hall will be open each Saturday afternoon in August. Light refreshments will be served (2.50 euro) and there will be stalls in aid of Church Funds, everyone welcome.
Cookery in the Wesley Hall the 8 week course will commence in September and the fee is 60 euro, payable when booking. Places are filling up quickly so early booking is essential. We have one places left on the ECDL in the Wesley Hall commencing in September, the course will last 30 weeks and is limited to 12 participant. The fee for this course is 300 euro. We are offering basic one to one computer or internet classes. These are 8 week courses and the fee is 60 euro. To book telephone for any of these courses telephone 9329680.
PLC Business Administration Course This course will run again in Carndonagh Community School during the 2010/2011 academic year. Of specific interest to job seekers wanting to up-skill, mature student returning to education, and students hoping to continue to third level. Application forms & further information is available from school webpage: www.carndonaghcs.ie
Active Toddlers If you have children age 5 and under and are interested in taking part in a weekly fun and games session facilitated by an experienced instructor, please contact us asap to register your interest. Txt Helen on 0876390500 or email carnactivetoddlers@gmail.com
Disco, Hip hop and Rock n Roll dance classes in Tul na ri every Monday 4.30-5.30 for kids all ages. 0863614206.
Remember - The Tidy Town Group continue to meet up every Tuesday at 7pm in the Diamond
to tidy or paint different parts of the town. Your help will always be very welcome!
Coach to The Auld Lammas Fair in Ballycastle on Monday 30th August ’10. Pick up in Carndonagh at 8am. Clonmany 8.30am. There will be musical entertainment on the bus with John McGeoghan. Further details and to book tel Willie on 9376573.
Good as new shop opened behind Maes confectionery shop. Open daily Mon to Sat 10-30 to 5pm. Proceeds to the upkeep of the cemetery and parish funds. Donations of clothes etc should be in a saleable condition.
A charity shop in the former Montays Factory Building, Bridge Street, Carndonagh. The shop will run for six weeks and is in aid of Nigerian Priest Fr. Paul Gokok. The organisers of the shop are hoping to visit Fr. Paul in Nigeria this year. Anyone who has good saleable goods contact Esther on 0868475971.
Donegal Centre for Independent Living opened a Good as New shop in Bridge Street. Opening hours Monday – Saturday 10-6pm. Good saleable items of clothes, books, bric a brac greatly appreciated.
Hedging for sale all proceeds to Concern tel 9374706.
Unislim New Class opened in Wesley Hall on Wednesdays from 6 -7pm. New members very welcome.
Slimming World takes place in the Strand Hotel, Ballyliffen every Wednesday night at 5pm & 7pm and in Simpsons Tul na Ri every Monday at 5.30pm and 7.30pm and Tuesday at 10am.
Weightwatchers in Colgan Hall every Tuesday 7-8.30 pm and every Wednesday in the Inishowen Gateway Buncrana at 10am.
Siobhán Shiels Singing School is currently enrolling students for September 2010. If you wish to learn how to sing, improve your technique, complete grades or purely to get more enjoyment out of your voice. Please contact Siobhán on 086 3580502 or siobhanshiels@gmail.com. Lessons are based in Carndonagh.
IDP Autumn Courses Inishowen Development Partnership is offering a range of courses in Computing, Business & Community Development, commencing in September. All computer courses are accredited and will range from Basic Computers to ECDL. Courses will be offered in both the Buncrana and Carndonagh areas. For further details contact 074 93 62218
The Cairn Theatre Group present Patsy Cavanaghs new Musical "Kennedy: A Troubled Journey" in The Cairn, Greencastle every Tuesday evening at 8pm. The story of the Kennedy family from their humble origins in Ireland to their occupying the highest office in America told through Drama, Song and Irish Dance. Booking advisable. Enquiries Tel: 9381104
Spinning classes are starting at The Gym on Mondays at 6pm, Tuesdays at 5 pm, Wednesdays at 7pm and Thursdays at 6pm. There are a limited number of bikes so ring (086) 8095906 to book yours. Classes are 7 euro each and free to members.
Zumba is the Latin American Dance workout that everyone is talking about. Salsa and Merengue your way to fitness at The Gym on Tuesdays at 6pm, Wednesdays at 8pm, and Thursdays at 6 pm. Ring (07493) 73373 for more information. Classes are 7 euro and free to members.
GAA The winning numbers in this week’s club lotto were 12, 4, 3, 16, and 2. There was no jackpot winner. 75 euro Rose Walker, Ard Colgan. 30 euro Rita Doherty, Glenmakee, Carndonagh. 15 euro Adrian McLaughlin, Riversdale. Nora & Hughie C/O McGongales and David Gallagher Valu Clean, Carndonagh. The jackpot this week is 10,800 euro and the draw will take place in the Sportman’s Bar on Wednesday night. The senior footballers will play Bundoran in the championship play- off in McCumhaill Park, Ballybofey today Sunday at 3.00pm. The Hurling/Camogie Summer camp takes from Monday August 16th to Friday August 20th in Foden.
Carndonagh Boxing Club starts their new season on Monday the 16th of August 2010
Time 8 - 9.30 for month of August, all new members welcome.
Interested in Leisure Cycling? Saddle Rock Cycling Club invite anyone from 12 yrs to senior citizens to their Thursday evening runs, leaving Supervalu entrance at 7.15pm. All levels catered for. Tel 0872758818.
