Lotto: In the Scoil Bhríde, Meenacladdy lotto draw on September 25th the numbers drawn were, 1, 3, 5 and 18. Patrick Róise O'Brien, Meenacladdy matched three numbers. In the next draw the jackpot prize will be 1,300 euro.
Local Artists Exhibition: An Clachán will host a Local Artists Exhibition in its gallery space on Saturday, 10th of October. Those who are interested (either professional or amateur artists) in participating in this group show are invited to submit a
rtwork, in any medium, to an Clachán (located beside an Chúirt hotel), Gweedore before 5pm on Thursday, 8th October. Make sure that each work is clearly labelled with the artists name, the title of the artwork, the medium of the piece and the price of the item (please note that a 20% commision fee will be added to the price) along with a contact telephone number. For any further information contact 074 9560091 or at eolas@anclachan.ie
Maggie McGarvey: The death of Mrs. Maggie McGarvey, Bunaniver, which occurred at Letterkenny General Hospital on Tuesday, 22 September sees the passing of a well known and respected member of the community. Maggie, who recently celebrated her 96 birthday, was originally from Meenlaragh and was a member of the Herrity family. She moved to live in Bunaniver in 1939 on her marriage to Hugh McGarvey. He was originally from Inis Oirthear Island and he passed away in 1975. In her youth she spent a number of years working in the Lagan Valley. She reared a large family, eight boys and one girl, and she was a dedicated and good wife and mother. She was also a kind and gentle individual and she will be sadly missed. There was a big turnout at the removal of remains, wake and funeral, which clearly demonstrated the high esteem in which she and her family are held. Her funeral took place to Cnoc Fola cemetery on Thursday last following concelebrated requiem Mass in St. Colmcille Church. The main celebrant of the Mass was Fr. Kevin Gillespie, Gaoth Dobhair and Rome and the concelebrants were, Fr. Michael Sweeney, P.P., Gaoth Dobhair, Fr. Seán Ó Gallchóir, P.P., Gortahork and Fr. Pat McGarvey, C.C., Fanavolty. She is survived by her sons, Conal McGarvey, (Luton), Phil, (London), Mickey, (London), Denis, (London), Éamonn, (London), Pat ex. N.T., (at home), Hugo, (Bunaninver), and James, (Stranacorkra); daughter, Mary, (London); in-laws, grandchildren, family circle, relatives and friends, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended.
Cnoc Fola Bingo: At last Sunday night bingo in Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola the following won 100 euro each: Joe Gallagher, Derryconnor, Gortahork, Róise Gallagher, Magheraclogher, Tony Cannon, Machaire Rabhartaigh, John O'Brien, Machaire Rabhartaigh and Margaret McFdden, Cnoc Fola.
Whist Drive: At the whist drive held in Scoil Mhuire, Derrybeg on Monday, 21st September, Charlie Gallagher, Gortahork won top score prize. First lady's prize was won by Mary McGinley, Magheraroarty and second lady's prize went to Noreen Houston, Gortahork. First gent's prize was won by Micheál Rua Harkin, Gortahork and second gent's prize went to Brian Harkin, Gortahork. The whist is held in Scoil Mhuire, Derrybeg every Monday night at 8.30pm.
Month's Mind Mass: The month's mind mass for the late Henry McFadden, Magheraclogher, will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg this Friday (September 2nd), at 7pm.
Cassie Redden: Deeply regretted is the death of Mrs. Cassie Redden, Meenacladdy, which occurred recently at Letterkenny General Hospital. Aged 69 years, and a member of the Curran family, she passed away after an illness. A very kind and gentle woman, she will be sorely missed by her loving family. She was known locally as a good woman, and for her generosity and good nature. She was predeceased by her husband Jimmy, and was also predeceased by her son John, and daughter, Suzanna. The very large and representative attendance at the removal of remains from hospital, the wake and funeral clearly indicated the high esteem in which Cassie and her family are held. Her funeral took place to Cnoc Fola cemetery following concelebrated Requiem Mass in St. Colmcille Church. The main celebrant of the mass was Fr. Donnchadh Ó Baoill, C.C., Cnoc Fola and concelebrants were, Fr. Michael Sweeney, P.P., Gaoth Dobhair and Fr. Seán Ó Gallchóir, P.P., Gortahork. The lessons were read by: Barney Murray (nephew) and Róisín O'Brien (grand niece). The soloists were Róisín and Bríd Ann O'Brien. She is survived by three daughters, Kathleen (Falcarragh), Patricia, (Letterkenny) and Margaret, (Letterkenny); two sons, Jimmy, (Meenacladdy) and Mickey, (Meenacladdy); sisters, Bríd, (Meenacladdy), Máire, (Meenacladdy), Róise, (Meenacladdy), Maggie, (Convoy) and Susan, (Convoy); two brothers, Christy, (Newcastle) and Michael (Derry); in- laws; nephews; nieces, and a very wide circle of relatives and friends, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended.
Bingo Dhobhair: Beidh Bingo ar siúl Dé Sathairn, 3ú Deireadh Fómhair, ag toiseacht ar 8:30.i.n. Beidh Bus Saba ag fágáil Teach Andie Ward ar a 8.i.n. agus tógfaidh sé daoine atá ar an bhealach. Fáilte romhaibh uilig.
Car Boot Sale: Beidh "Car Boot Sale" faoi dhíon & Aonach Leabhair ar siúl in Ionad Naomh Pádraig ar an Domhnach 4ú Deireadh Fómhair ag toiseacht ar 1 p.m. Le tábla a chuir in airithe, (€10) cuir glaoch ar Mháire san Ionad ar 074 95 32949/086 8259752
Blood Transfusion Service: Beidh an B.T.S.B. in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Déardaoin 1ú Deireadh Fomhair on 3.00 - 4.45pm & 7.00 - 9.30pm. Fáilte Romhaibh uilig
Cruinniú Cinn Bliana: Beidh cruinniú cinn bliana Coiste Forbartha Dhobhair Teo in Ionad Naomh Pádraig, Dé Luain 7ú Deireadh Fómhair ar 8 p.m. Fáilte roimh duine ar bith ar mhaith leo bheith mar bhall den Choiste.
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Fr. Clarke in Gaoth Dobhair: On a visit to Gaoth Dobhair at the weekend was Fr. Pat Clarke, a Holy Ghost father who has been living in Sao Paulo for thirty years, and runs a cultural centre on Vile Prudente. For the past number of years, Mrs. Nellie Coll, who lives in Manchester and her sister, Máire Boyle, Cotteen, Derrybeg has been organising events here in Gaoth Dobhair and back in Manchester to raise funds for Fr. Pat. He spoke about his work with the street children at all masses in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg at the weekend. A collection was taken up to assist Fr. Pat with his work, and on Saturday evening a total of €1,448 was collected at St. Mary's, Derrybeg and St. Colmcille in Cnoc Fola. A social night in honour of Fr. Pat was held in Teach Mhicí, Derrybeg on Saturday night. Performing on the night was a local group, An Crann Óg. During the course of the night the winners of the draw organised by Maire Boyle were announced.
