Congratulations: Congratulations and well done to Clíona Ní Ghallchóir, Meenacladdy who won an Overall Cup in the Reading Competition at Realt Uladh held recently in Letterkenny. Clíona also came second in Comórtas Ceoil and second in the filíocht.
Whist Drive: At the whist drive held in Scoil Mhuire, Derrybeg on Monday 1st March, Brian Harkin, Gortahork, with a score of 181 points won top score prize. First lady's prize with a score of 177 points was won by Georgina Nic Giolla Bhríde, Meenanil
ler and second lady's prize with a score of 171 points was won by Geraldine Rushe, Stranacorkra. First gent's prize with a score of 168 was won by Dinny Ferry, Strakeenagh, while second gent's prize with a score of 167 points went to Liam Hamer, Stranacorkra. Síle Ní Bhaoill, Rann na Feirste with 90 points had the highest score in the first half, while Mary Gallagher, Dungloe with 92 points had the highest score in the second half, Whist held again on Monday night starting at 8.30p.m.
Cnoc Fola Bingo: At last Sunday night bingo in Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola, Owenie McFadden, Glassagh won 130 euro, and the following won 100 euro each: Michael Byrne, Meenlaragh, Michael Brady, Meenlaragh, Margaret Boyle, Arduns, Kathleen Diver, Middletown, Jimmy Lennon, Knockastolar and Sadie Cauley, Brinaleck.
Buíochas: Ba mhaith le Coiste Bainistíochta Ionad Naomh Pádraig buíochas ó chroí a ghabhail le achan nduine a chuidigh linn thar an Deireadh Seachtaine Sábháilteacht Bóithre, don RSA, An Garda Síochána, An Briogáid Dóiteáin, Seirbhís Otharcharr, An Garda Costa, Lir Entertainments, an Fear Fuaime, Radio na Gaeltachta, An Chrannóg, Pobal Escarrach, Club Óige Mhuire, Bia Ghaoth Dobhair, Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair, Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola, Na Clubanna Óige agus an Pobal uilig. "Ní neart go cur le chéile"
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Ceilí: Seachtain na Gaeilge 5 - 17ú Márta - Ionad Naomh Pádraig. Céilí – Club Óige Dhobhair, Dé h-Aoine 12ú ag 8 i.n.
Tuilleadh eolais ar na himeachtaí seo ar fáil ó Mháire ag 074 9532949, nó cuir ríomh phost ar ionadnp@eircom.net
Cumann Sóisialta na hOllscoile: Ba mhaith le Cumann Sóisialta na hOllscoile, Páirc Ghnó Ghaoth Dobhair buíochas ó chroí a ghabhail le achan duine a chuidigh agus a thug tacaíocht don Chóisir Phancóg a bhí in Ionad an Acadaimh ar an 16ú Feabhra. Tógadh 370 euro chun sochair d'Oispidéal na bPáistí i dTamhlacht, Baile Átha Cliath.
Winners in Ranafast: Congratulations and well done to Cloda Ní Ghallchóir, a pupil in Scoil Adhamhnáin, Lunniagh, who was the overall winner of the "Abair Amach" competition which was held in Ranafast at the weekend. She was presented with Corn Mhicí Sheain Néill. She also won 1st prize in class 1 - 2 national schools. Congratations also to the following: Ailbhe Ní Ghallchóir, also of Scoil Adhamhnain, Lunniagh, won the infants section of the competition. Bernadette Nic Suibhne, a student in Pobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair won the Post Primary Section of the Abair Amach Competition.
Ciorcal Comhrál: Beidh Ciorcal Comhrá do lucht foghlamtha Gaeilge dTigh Hiudí Bhig De Luain 15ú Marta. Seisiún dTigh Hiudí Bhig. / Practice your Irish, why not take part in a conversational group which will be held as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge in Teach Hiudí Beag, An Bun Beag on Monday 15th March at 8pm, traditional music session afterwards.
Trath na gCeist: Dé Máirt 16 Márta, 8.00, Tráth na gCeist ag Cumann Sóisialta an Acadamh i dTigh Hiudaí BhigOíche Cheoil.
Bailiúcháin: Bailiúcháin na Teanga ag na Tithe Pobail uilig sa pharóiste ag Aifrinn tráthnóna Dé Máirt agus ar Lá Fhéil 'Pádraig a eagrú ag C.L.G. Ghaoth Dobhair
Paráid Lá 'le Pádraig: Beidh Paráid Lá 'le Pádraig ag tarlú mar is gnáth i mbliana. Beidh sé ag toiseach ag an Bhun Bheag ag 2.30in agus ag críochnú ag carr chlós Mholloy's. Tuilleadh eolais ó 9532208
Lá Glantacháin Don Pharóiste: Tá lá glantacháin a shocrú don pharóiste don tSathairn an 27ú Márta. Deis atá ann seo le taobh na mbóithre, díoga srl a ghlanadh suas sula dtig an Samhradh. Beidh scipeanna, málaí bruscair, miotóga srl a chuir ar fáil ag Comhairle Contae Dhún na nGall. Iarrtar ar lucht gnó, Coistí Forbartha, agus an pobal a ndícheall a dhéanamh ar an deireadh seachtaine sin. Tuilleadh eolas ón Chrannóg; 074 95 32208 / 074 95 60424.
Bella Doherty: The death of Mrs. Bella Doherty, which took place suddenly at her home in Magheralosk, Bunbeg, on Monday 1st March caused deep sadness over a wide area. Bella (née McFadden) who was better known locally as Bella Annie Phádraig, was aged 69 years at the time of her death. News of her unexpected death was received with disbelief in the locality, as she attended the 40th birthday party of her daughter in law in the Derrybeg Hotel, two nights prior to her demise. Bella and her husband, George spent many years living in Glasgow. During the time living there she worked in hospitals throughout the Glasgow region. The couple along with their family moved to live in Magheralosk in 1981. Bella, her husband George and family suffered a terrible blow in 1988, when their son, Owenie, aged only seventeen years at the time, was tragically drowned as he was crossing the stretch of water between Magheralosk and Ranafast. Bella Doherty was a lovely friendly and kind individual, who did not see any badness in anyone. She was totally devoted to her loving family and especially her grandchildren, who brought her much happiness. A keen bingo player, she was a familiar figure at the weekly bingo sessions held in the locality. She was an outstanding woman, neighbour and friend and was very popular with all who had the pleasure of knowing her. The very large and representative attendance at the removal of remains to her home, wake and funeral clearly indicated the high esteem in which the deceased and her family are held. Her funeral took place to Magheragallon cemetery on Thursday last following concelebrated Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg. The main celebrant of the mass was Fr. Michael Sweeney, P.P., Gaoth Dobhair assisted by Fr. Seán Ó Gallchóir, P.P., Gortahork. She is survived by her husband, George; four daughters, Annmarie McElroy, and her husband Davy, (Glasgow), Noeleen Gallagher and her husband, Éamonn, (Strakeenagh, Derrybeg), Jackie Quinn and her husband, Mark, (Boston) and Annabell McGeever and her husband, Mickey, (Navan); one son, Georgie and his wife, Martina, (Cotteen); ten grand children and one great grandson; one brother, Pádraig and one sister, Nancy Connaghan, (Glasgow); family circle; relatives and friends, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended. Her month's mind mass will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg on April 10th.
Table Quiz: At the Cumann na gCurach table quiz held in Teach Sheain Óig, Middletown on Thursday night last the senior section was won by a team of Christopher Sweeney, Dónal Mac Giolla Bhríde, Claire Stewart, and Liam Mac Giolla Bhríde. The novice section was won by a team consisting of: Seán Ó Baoill, William Boyle, Séamus Ferry and Marta Nic Giolla Bhríde. The quiz will be held again in Teach Sheáin Óig, on Thursday night at 9.30pm.
Lotto: In the Scoil Bhríde, Meenacladdy lotto draw on March 5th, the following won consolation prizes: Shauna McFadden, Cnoc Fola, Patrick Gallagher, Meenacladdy and Cian Gallagher, Glasserchoo. In the next draw the jackpot prize will be 1,750 euro.
Haiti Fund: Well done to the pupils of Scoil Bhríde, Meenacladdy who recently raised the sum of 252 euro for the people of Haiti. This money was raised by the pupils by holding a Pyjama Day in the school.
New Sergeant: A new Garda Sergeant has been appointed to Bunbeg Garda Station. He is Sergeant Ambrose Bradley from Letterkenny. He replaces Sergeant Gerry Lee, who has moved to Knock, Co. Mayo.
St. Patrick's Day Parade: The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held again in the parish this year. The parade will start at Bunbeg Crossroads at 2.30pm and will end at Molloy's Supermarket car park, in Derrybeg. The parade is organised by Comharchumann Forbartha Ghaoth Dobhair in association with the Gaoth Dobhair Chamber of Commerce.
Bailiúcháin na Teanga: Beidh bailiúcháin na Teanga ag na Tithe Pobail uilig sa pharóiste ag aifrinn tráthnóna Dé Máirt 16ú Márta agus ar Lá Fhéile Pádraig. C.L.G. Ghaoth Dobhair atá ag eagrú na mbailiúchain do Chomaltas Uladh de Chonradh na Gaeilge.
Annual General Meeting: The annual general meeting of the MABS Western Donegal Region will be held in their office in Derrybeg (located close to St. Mary's Church) on Monday 15th March at 8.00pm. MABS provide a free confidential service for people with debt and money management problems from Carrigart to Gweebarra Bridge. Information available from 074 9560747.
Commemoration for Caoimhín Mac Brádaigh: Commemoration for Caoimhín Mac Brádaigh from Belfast and Doire na Mainsear takes place on Sunday the 14th March. Starts at Teach Paidí Óig Crolly at 2.30, walk to the monument at Leo's & Tessies in Meenaleck. This is the 22nd anniversary of Caoimhín's death. He was well known and well liked locally, especially in the Gaoth Dobhair and the Rosses area because his family spent all their summers here when they were children and later Caoimhín came to live in his beloved Doire na Mainsear, his mother's native home. Caoimhín, who was also known locally Kevin Brady or mac Bhiddy Mhadgie Frainc, died on the 16th March 1988 in Milltown Cemetery in Belfast when a gunman attacked mourners at a funeral. Everyone is welcome to attend his commemoration on Sunday 2.30.
