Lotto: In the Scoil Bhríde, Meenacladdy, lotto draw, which was held on Friday last, the numbers drawn were, 9, 11, 16 and 18. Only one person, Rose McFadden, Meenalough, Cnoc Fola, managed to match three numbers. In the next draw the jackpot prize will be 1,425 euro.
Bill Knox: The death occurred at his home in Magheraclogher, on October 29th of Mr. Bill Knox. The deceased, who passed away after a short illness, was well known in the locality. Bill was born in Glasgow and was the youngest of four children. At the
tender age of sixteen years he joined the navy and when the war ended he secured a post as a technician with the famous Singer Sowing Machine Company. On leaving this position he was employed as a Sales Representative and he spent most of his working life in this position. He met his future wife, Maggie Thomáis (née Boyle), Magheraclogher in Glasgow, and following their marriage they lived in the Langside district of Glasgow. In the early eighties they left their home in Glasgow and they moved with their daughter, Pauline to live in their newly constructed bungalow in Magheraclogher. There was a very big turn out to his home during the period of wake and again there was a big and representative attendance at the funeral mass. The main celebrant of the mass was Fr. Michael Sweeney, P.P., Gaoth Dobhair and concelebrant was An Dr. Oirmh. Pádraig Ó Baoighill, Seiplineach Phobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair. The lessons were read by Michael McCarthy (son in law) and Jordanna Boyle (grand niece of his wife, Maggie). The offertory gifts were brought to the altar by: Amanda Boyle (grand niece in law), Jamie Boyle, (grand nephew in law), Míde Ní Bhaoill (grand niece in law) and Caoilte Ó Baoill (grand nephew in law). St. Mary's Church choir of which he was a member performed throughout the mass, and it was fitting and moving that his favourite hymn, 'Rugged Cross' was sung at the conclusion of his funeral mass. His nephew in law, Graham Dyer, Scotland spoke of Bill's love of his family in Glasgow and how he kept ties with his family circle down through the years.
Pre-deceased by his sisters, Isa, Rita and Florence, he is survived by his wife, Maggie Knox; daughter, Pauline McCarthy, (Kildare); son in law, Michael McCarthy; nieces and nephews-in-law of the Boyle family, and his extended family in Glasgow and the United States, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended. His month's mind mass was celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg on Saturday December 5th at 7pm.
Sympathy: The sympathy of the community is extended to Garda Emmet Brady, who is attached to the Bunbeg Garda Station on the death of his father, Charlie Brady, Cranny, Inver, which occurred at Letterkenny General Hospital, last week. His funeral mass was celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Frosses on Saturday last and his interment took place in the adjoining cemetery.
Hugh McAteer: The death took place peacefully at his home in Glasgow on October 30th of Mr. Hugh McAteer. The deceased who was an artist and musician, was aged 66 years. His late mother, Mary Éamoinn Fheidhlimidh, was originally from Carrickmacafferty, Derrybeg. The family have a holiday home there and the deceased paid frequent visits there. He is survived by his daughters, Ellen, and Susie; son, Jim; brothers, Jim and Eddie; grand children, Finn and Charlie; nephew, Joe and nieces, Ann and Grace. His funeral service took place at Linn Crematorium on Thursday 5th November and interment took place to Linn Cemetery. Sincere sympathy is extended to his family circle, relatives and friends.
Alex McLean: The death occurred recently at Letterkenny General Hospital of Alex McLean, Meenaniller, Derrybeg. Born in Glasgow on May 17th, 1922, recently celebrated the 65th Anniversary of his marriage to the former, Grace Gallagher. His wife, Grace (née Gallagher) is originally from Stranacorkra, Derrybeg and is a daughter of the late Tom Pheadair Gallagher, and Kitty John Bhiddy Gallagher, who was a native of Magheragallon. Alex and his wife, Grace were married in Saint John R.C. Church, Portugal Street on September 26th, 1944. Alex served as a Royal Marine Commander in the Second World War. He served in Singapore, Egypt, Africa, and Malta. Many of his close comrades were sadly killed during the conflict. He served in the Royal Marines from 1941 to 1946. He later worked in a flour mill, and his final employment before retiring was with a Glasgow Engineering Firm where he was engaged as a steel dresser. His job entailed testing different welding. Alex and his wife, Grace and her father Tom Pheadair moved from Glasgow to live in newly built bungalow in Meenaniller in 1988. Alex was known as a kind and friendly individual, who was well known in the area. He was keenly interested in sport and he will be sadly missed. He was waked at his home on Saturday and Sunday week last. His funeral Mass was celebrated in St, Mary's Church, Derrybeg on Sunday 1st November at 7pm. His remains were transferred to the Belfast Crematorium. His interment took place to Magheragallon cemetery on Tuesday 3rd, November. He is survived by his wife, Grace, family circle, and many friends, to all of whom condolences are extended in their loss.
Table Quiz: At the Cumann na gCurach table quiz held in Teach Sheáin Óig, Middletown on Thursday night the senior section was won by a team of Éamonn Curran, Fiona Roarty, Niamh Mulligan and Colin Kern. The senior section was won by a team consisting of Sheila Curran, Michael Roarty, Simon Gillespie, Hughie Boyle and Michael O'Donnell. The table quiz takes place in Teach Sheáin Óig every Thursday night and everyone is welcome.
Month's Mind Mass: A Memorial Mass for the late Jimmy McGee, Charlotte, Nort Carolina, and formerly of Middle Dore, who died on October 13th, will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Meenaweal, this Sumday 15th at 10am.
AGM: The Ladies of the Gaoth Dobhair Golf Club are holding their annual general meeting in the Clubhouse, Magheragallon this Friday November 13th at 8pm. All ladies are asked to make a special effort and attend this meeting.
Congratulations: Congratulations and well done to the Brown brothers from Stranacorkra, Derrybeg, for their outstanding success at the recent Grass Track which was organised by the North Monaghan and District Motorcycle Club. Anthony Brown won all four races in the 125 and 85 big wheel category, while his brother, John came third in his category. They are members of the Errigal Motor Cross Club.
Self Help Africa: In the church gate collection in aid of Self Help Africa which was taken up in the parish, the total sum raised amounts to 1,350 euro. The organisers wish to thank the people of the parish for their generous contribution. They would also like to thank all the collectors who out with the collection.
Oíche Dhrámaíochta: Beidh Oíche Dhrámaíochta agus Cheoil ag scoláirí Phobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair agus a n-aíonna sa scoil oíche Chéadaoine 18/11/2009 ar 8.00. Léireofar dhá dhráma – 'I'm a Politician, get me out of here', dráma nua-scríofa leis an mhúinteoir Alison Mc Lean agus scoláirí na hIdirbhliana a bhuaidh 4 dhuais ag Féile Drámaíochta Bhaloir le goirid, agus 'Mo Chéad Fhaoisidin' a léiriú ag scoláirí ón 2ú agus 3ú Bliain. Chomh maith le sin, beidh ceol, amhránaíocht, rince 7rl ó scoláirí agus ó aíonna speisialta. Cosnóidh na ticéidí €8, €5 do pháistí.
Cnoc Fola Bingo: At last Sunday night bingo in Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola the main prize winners were: 105 euro, Josephine McFadden, Curransport. The following won 100 euro each: Máire Gallagher, Factory Road, Derrybeg, Teresa Boyle, Derryconnor, Gortahork, Dessie Quinn, Cotteen, Sarah McGee, Arduns, Bridie McKetchenie, Lunniagh, Margaret McCormack, Middletown and Paul Cowell, Meenacladdy.
Whist Drive: At the weekly whist drive in Scoil Mhuire, Derrybeg on Monday 2 November, Norren Houston, Gortahork, with a score of 181 points won the top score prize. First lady's prize with a score of 174 points was won by Kathleen Mulhern, Gortahork and second lady's prize with a score of 167 points was won by Teresa Keown. First gent's prize with a score of 179 points was won by Séamus McGinley, Magheraroarty and second gent's prize with a score of 166 points went to Eibhlín Nic Giolla Chearra, Gortahork. Deirdre Kelly with a score of 96 points had the highest score in the first half, while Georgina Níc Giolla Bhríde, Meenaniller, with 87 had the highest score in the second half. The whist will be held again in Scoil Mhuire, Derrybeg on Monday night starting at 8.30p.m.
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