The Late Barney Coyle: Deeply regretted is the death of Barney Coyle, Cnoc Fola, which occurred at Letterkenny General Hospital, on October 15th. One of a family of nine children, Barney spent most of his life working on farms in various parts of Scotland. He returned 12 years ago to live in the family home in Cnoc Fola.

Barney was a well liked individual and he liked nothing better than to talk about his time he spent working on large farms in many parts of Scotland. He was highly popular with both young and old alike and he passed away after a very short illness.

There was a large and representative attendance at the removal of remains from hospital to his home in Cnoc Fola. The very large number of people who called to his home during the wake and who also attended the funeral was a very clear indication of the high esteem in which he was held.

His funeral took place to Cnoc Fola cemetery following Requiem Mass in St. Colmcille Church. The main celebrant of the mass was Fr. Donnchadh Ó Baoill, C.C., Cnoc Fola, assisted by Fr. Michael Sweeney, P.P., Gaoth Dobhair. The lessons were read by Denise Coyle, (niece) and Tony McKelvey, (nephew). The soloist was Celia McFadden. He was interred in the adjoining cemetery.

Predeceased by his brothers, Tony, Mickey and Paddy, he is survived by his brothers, John Coyle, (Cnoc Fola), and Dan, (Cnoc Fola), sisters, Sheila McKelvey, (Doochary), Bríd Coll, (Lunniagh), and Kitty Taggart, (Scotland), in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended.

His month's mind mass will be celebrated in St. Colmcille Church, Cnoc Fola this Friday, 6th November at 7pm.

Wedding Bells: Congratulations to Charles Diver, Strand Road, Magheraclogher and Miss Gemma Robinson, Drogheda, on the occasion of their marriage which was celebrated in St. Augustirian Church, Drogheda on October 24th. Charles is a son of Mr. Séamus and Mrs. Maureen Diver and Gemma is a daughter of Mr. Walter and Mrs. Margaret Robinson.
The bestmen were, Andrew Diver (brother of the groom) and Michael Maloney (friend). The bridesmaids were, Eve Robinson, (sister of the bride) and Noreen McGinley (sister of the groom). The reception was held in the Boyne Valley Hotel, Drogheda, and the honeymoon was spent in Egypt. Charles and Gemma are wished all the best and happiness for the future.

Whist Drive: At the whist drive held in Scoil Mhuire, Derrybeg on Monday, 26th October, Daniel Curran, Falcarragh, with a score of 173 points won top score prize. First lady's prize with a score of 172 points was won by Georgina Nic Giolla Bhríde, Meenaniller, and second lady's prize with a score of 168 points went to Eibhlín Nic Giolla Chearra, Gortahork.

First gent's prize with a score of 172 points was won by Charlie Gallagher, Gortahork and second gent's prize with a score of 167 was won by Hughie Duffy, Annagry. Susan McCole, Dore, with 91 points had the highest score in the first half, while Kitty Curran, Falcarragh also with 91 points had the highest score in the second half.
The longest setting prize (7 times) was won by Tony McFadden, Gortahork and the lowest score (139 points) prize won by M. Gillespie, Annagry. The whist will be held again in Scoil Mhuire, Derrybeg on Monday night starting at 8.30pm.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje: There will be a pilgrimage to Medjugorje from Tuesday, 30th March to Tuesday, 6th April. A bus will leave Gaoth Dobhair and the cost is 659 euro. Additional information available from Bernie, telephone 087 9353953.

Tráth na gCeist: Buaiteoirí Tráth na gCeist Cumann na gCurach Ghaoth Dobhair a bhí ar siúl i dTeach Sheain Óig, Na Machaireacha oíche Déardaoin seo caite: Roinn na Sinsear, Joanne Ní Bhaoill, Evelyn Callaghan, Séamus Ferry agus Martha Nic Giolla Bhríde. Roinn Sinsireach: Kathleen Rodgers, Michael Rodgers, James agus Áine Whoriskey. Bíonn an comórtas seo ar siúl achán oíche Déardaoin ag 9.30 i.n.

Corn Uí Riada: There was jubilation in the parish of Gaoth Dobhair on Saturday evening at the news that Dominic Mac Giolla Bhríde, An Charraig, Na Doirí Beaga, won Corn Uí Riada at Oireachtas na Samhna in Letterkenny. Corn Uí Riada is the premier Sean Nós singing competition at the Oireachtas. This is the first time ever that a competitor from Gaoth Dobhair has won this prestigious award, although the late Áine Bean Uí Laoi, (Annie Eoghain Éamoinn) originally from Dore won a gold medal in 1959 and again in 1960. That was before the cup in honour of Seán Ó Riada was awarded in this competition.
The previous evening, Marie Ní Choilm, Meenaniller, Derrybeg, was the overall winner of the Sean Nós Singing Competition for women. A long cavalcade of cars accompanied them from Letterkenny to Bunbeg on Sunday evening and afterwards they celebrated their win in Teach Hiudaí Beag. Congartulations and well done to you both for your outstanding achievements. We also congratulate all other local winners at the Oireachtas.

The late Patrick Doohan: The death occurred in Glasgow recently of Patrick Doohan. He was aged 41 years at the time of his death. His late mother, Mary Doohan (née Gallagher) who died in September 1995, was originally from Strakeenagh, and was a daughter of the late Hiudaí Shéamuis Anna and Susan Gallagher. His late father, Patrick Doohan, who passed away in January, 1997, was originally from Churchill. Patrick paid frequent visits to the area, and he was known as a kind and friendly individual.
His remains were transferred from Glasgow to the home of his sister, Susan and brother-in-law, Denis McGarvey, Ranafast, for waking. His funeral mass was celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg on Thursday last and afterwards he was interred in Magheragallon cemetery in a plot alongside his parents, Mary and Patrick. There was a very big turnout at both the wake and funeral.

He is survived by his sister, Susan McGarvey, (Ranafast), and brothers, James, Hughie, John and Stephen, in-laws, aunts, family circle, relatives and friends, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended.
Congratulations: Congratulations to Michael and Ann McCandless, Lunniagh, Derrybeg, who celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary recently.

Cnoc Fola Bingo: At last Sunday night's bingo in Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola, the main prize winners were: 200 euro, Mary Doherty, Dore, 130 euro each: Pádraig Rua McFadden, Cnoc Fola and Agnes Rodgers, Carrick. The following won 100 euro each: Bríd McGeady, Glasserchoo, John Rua Dan, Brinaleck, Sarah Coyle, Brinaleck, and Bridie O'Donnell, Ardsbeg, Gortahork.

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Earagail Health Club: Earagail Health Club at An Chúirt Hotel, Gaoth Dobhair is one of four Donegal leisure facilities and spas to have been awarded the 2010 White Flag Award, the only comprehensive quality award and measure of standards for gyms, swimming pools, spas and indoor facilities in Ireland.

Month's Mind Mass: The month's mind mass for the late Mary O'Donnell (nee McCole) will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Meenaweal, this Sunday, 8th November at 10am.

The Late Nellie Curran: Deeply regretted is the death of Mrs. Nellie Curran, Carrickmacafferty, which occurred on October 22nd. Nellie, who had reached the grand age of 93 years, was originally from Magheraclogher, Derrybeg, and was a member of the Roarty family. She moved to live in Carrickmacafferty on her marriage to Phil Sheáin Mhicí Curran and he pre-deceased her in March 2000.

Nellie was a kind hearted woman, and she was highly popular in the area. She was totally devoted to her family and especially her grandchildren. She was an expert knitter and she will be sadly missed by her family circle and her many friends.
She was waked at the home of her son Tony and daughter-in-law, Annie Curran, Carrickmacafferty.

There was a constant stream of mourners to the house throughout the wake, an indication of the high esteem and respect in which the deceased and her family are held.
Her funeral mass was celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg on Sunday week last. 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, Fr. Seán Ó Gallchóir, P.P., Gortahork, An Dr. Oirmh. Pádraig Ó Baoighill, Seiplineach Phobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair and An tAthair Brian Ó Fearraigh, Seiplineach Phobal Scoil Chloich Cheann Fhaola.

The lessons were read by Declan Curran and Philip Rooney, (grandchildren), and the offertory gifts were brought to the altar by Pádraig Curran, Evelyn McGlinchey, Mary Rooney and Dermot Rooney (grandchildren). The soloist was Bríd Mhic Giolla Bhríde and she was accompanied on the organ by Leo Brennan. Following the mass, Ms. Curran was laid to rest in Magheragallon cemetery in a plot alongside her husband, Phil. She was the last surviving member of her family.
She was predeased by her brothers, Mickey, John and Charlie Roarty and by her sister, Bella O'Donnell. She is survived by her son, Tony Curran, (Carrickmacafferty) and daughter, Nuala Rooney, (Convoy), grandchildren, Pádraig, Declan and Tony Martin Curran, George, Philip and Dermot Rooney, Evelyn McGlinchey and Mary Rooney, family circle, relatives and friends, to whom deep sympathy is extended.