Guess the Score: Congratulations to Michael Barry, Cnoc Fola and Saoirse McLaughlin, Meenaniller, Derrybeg, who both shared the jackpot in the Guess the Score Competition which is organised by Gweedore United F.C. They won 725 euro each.
Kate McFadden: Deeply regretted is the death of Mrs. Kate McFadden, Cnoc Fola which occurred at Letterkenny General Hospital on Saturday, 22nd August. The deceased, who reached the grand age of 89 years, was affectionately known locally as Kate Chona
ill Fheilimidh (née McFadden). She was married to Hiudaí Eoin Conchubhair McFadden, who was originally from Inis Oirthear. He predeceased her fourteen years ago. Kate, and her husband Hiudaí and family, lived at a beautiful scenic spot close to the sea in Cnoc Fola. Kate was hired out in the Lagan Valley at the tender age of fourteen years, and she worked there until she was aged seventeen. She was also a very religious person and had requested her family that on her death she should be waked at home for one night and another night in the local church. Blessed with a great memory up to the very end, and although she did not receive much schooling, she was a very intelligent person. She could relate old stories, and she also was a lovely singer. Predeceased by her husband, Hiudaí; sister, Annie Ferry; and two brothers, John and Charlie McFadden; she will be sorely missed by her family and especially by her grand-children. There was a very large and representative attendance at the removal of remains, the wake and funeral, a clear indication of the high esteem in which the deceased and her family are held. Her funeral took place on Monday week following concelebrated Requiem Mass in St. Colmcille Church, Cnoc Fola. The main celebrant 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 Michelle Nic Pháidín (grand-daughter) and Aidan Ó Gallchóir, (grandson). The prayers were read by Marian Campbell, (niece), Martina Hannigan, (grand-niece) and Róisín Nic Pháidín, (grand- niece). The offertory gifts were brought to the altar by her daughter Sue and brothers, Martin, Owenie and Gerry. The soloist was Celia McFadden. Following the mass she was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. She is survived by her daughter, Sue Gallagher, (Lunniagh); sons, Owenie McFadden, (Glassagh), Martin (Carrickcoyle) and Gerry, (Lower Keeldrum, Gortahork); three brothers, Feidhlimidh McFadden, (Cnoc Fola), Owen, (Cnoc Fola) and Christie, (Glasgow); in-laws; grandchildren; relatives and friends, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended. Her month's mind mass will be celebrated in St. Colmcille Church, Cnoc Fola on Monday, 28th September at 7pm.
Cnoc Fola Bingo: At last Sunday night bingo in Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola Margaret O'Brien, Glasserchoo won 170 euro. Éamonn Doohan, Ballina, Falcarragh won 130 euro and the fallowing won 100 euro each: Bella Sanzone, Carrick, John McFadden, Cnoc Fola and Máire Mulhern, Gortahork.
Lotto: In last week's CLG Ghaoth Dobhair lotto draw the numbers drawn were, 6, 13, 21 and 23. Only one person, James Coll, Meenaniller managed to match three numbers. Next nweek's jackpot is 1,175 euro.
Club an Chéid: The draw for Club an Chéid Fó Chumann Lúth Chleas Gael, Ghaoth Dobhair, for the month of August, took place on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta programme, "Barr Scéalta" on Friday last and the lucky winners were: 400 euro, Louise Nic Giolla Bhríde, Bothar na Trá, An Bun Beag; 250 euro, Franice McEleney, Bunaninver; 150 euro, John Diver, Lunniagh, and 100 euro each, Sophie McGarvey, Knockastolar and John Ó Cuinneagáin, Brinaleck.
Naíonra Dhoirí Beaga: Beidh Naíonra Dhoirí Beaga ag atoscailt Dé Luain an 7ú Meán Fómhar.
Pilgrimage: As part of the annual St. Padre Pio's Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine, Co. Mayo on Sunday, 20th September, Coyle's Coaches, Brinaleck, will be travelling to the event. If you wish to require additional information or to book a seat please phone 9531208 or 087 2470385.
Month's Mind Mass: The month's mind mass for the late Owenie (Frank) Coll, Meenaniller will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg this Saturday (September 5th) at 7pm.
Naíonra Chnoc Fola: Beidh Naíonra Chnoc Fola ag athoscailt Dé Luain an 7ú Meán Fómhar.
Bingo Dhobhair: Beidh Bingo ar siúl i nDobhar Dé Sathairn, 5ú Méan Fomhair, 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 ar siúl in Ionad Naomh Pádraig ar an Domhnach 6ú Mean Fómhair ag toiseacht ar 3 p.m. Le tábla a chuir in airithe, (n10) cuir glaoch ar Mháire san Ionad ar 074 95 32949
Leabhair Scoile Saor: Tá leabhair scoile dara láimhe ar díol san Ionad ar n2 an leabhair, agus réimse leathan ábhar scoile eile do scoláirí bunscoile agus meánscoile. Buail isteach agus caith súil ar a bhfuil againn beidh fáilte romhat.
After School Club Ionad Naomh Pádraig: An bhfuil taithí no suim agat ag reáchtáil "After School Club" cúpla uair sa tseachtain. Tá éileamh léirithe do leithid, Tuilleadh eolais le fáil ó Mháire ar 9532949
Congratulations: Congratulations and well done to John McGinley, Derrybeg who was awarded 4th prize in Carpentry and Joinery in the National Craft Certificate competition and was presented with an outstanding achievement award also. John who is a son of Packie (a teacher in Pobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair) and Caitlín McGinley, Derrybeg and the event was hosted by Cork Institute of Technology recently. John attended phase two of his Carpentry and Joinery in the FÁS Training Centre, Páirc Ghnó Ghaoth Dobhair under the guidance of Séamus Ó Colla, Instructor in carpentry and joinery at the centre.
Anniversary Mass: Anniversary mass for the late Mícheál Coll, Strand Road, Magheraclogher will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg this Saturday 5th at 11am.
Died in Glasgow: The death occurred in Glasgow last week of Manus Doogan. The deceased, who was aged 83, was originally from Ardmore, Gortahork. His wife, Anna Joe Barr, is originally from Magheraclogher, Derrybeg. The deceased was better known in the Gortahork district as Mandy Mhanais Annie. His funeral took place in Glasgow. He is survived by his wife, Anna; a son, daughter, brother and sister, family circle, relatives and friends, to all of whom sympathy is extended.
Club 100: Sé iad seo leanas na buaiteo1rí fá choinne mí Lúnasa: n400 Micheál O'Caomhanaigh, n200 Conor O'Dubhaigh, n100 Aodh Mac Eamharcaigh, n100 Roisín Mac Daibhéid, n100 Seoshamh Mac Daibhéid, Caisleán Óir agus n100 Siubhan Ni Ghrianna. Ba mhaith le cóiste Áislann Rann Na Feirsde buíochas a thabhairt de achan nduine atá ag ghlacadh páirt sa Club 100.
