Peace Mass: A Peace Mass will be celebrated in Ramelton's Church on Thursday 28th January. A bus will leave Gaoth Dobhair at 6.45pm. To book a seat on the bus please ring Máire at 074 95 31055 (during working hours only) or John at 086-3646787.
Mrs. Mary Harkin (Dunlop): The death occurred in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, January, 15th of Mrs. Mary Harkin (née Dunlop). Mary who was aged 69 years, was of Gaoth Dobhair parentage. Her late father, Robert Archie Dunlop, was a native of Teach a
n Bháid, Magheragallon, Derrybeg, while her late mother, Nellie Mhanais Bhig, hailed from Dore. Her brother, Archie Dunlop resides in Dore. Her remains were removed from the Marine Park Funeral Home, Brooklyn to Mary Queen of Heaven R.C. Church, on Tuesday morning. Her interment took place to The Resurrection Cemetery following Requiem Mass. Pre-deceased by her husband, Cornelius, she is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Eileen Riano; two sons, Charles and Kevin; three brothers, Archie, Robert and Manus and sister; grandchildren, Gavin, Dylan, Ryan, Darcy, Aidan, Jack, Ainsley and Addison; son-in-law, Brian Riano; daughters-in-law, Elizabeth, and Tracy Harkin, relatives and friends, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended.
Congratulations: Congratulations and well done to Sarah Arnold, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway on achieving a Doctorate Degree, from University College, Galway. She is a daughter of Dr. Ciarán Arnold, who is originally from Bunbeg and Maria (née Gallagher), who hails from Cotteen, Derrybeg. Sarah pays frequent visits to her grand mother, Mary Gallagher (McNeilis) at Cotteen, Derrybeg.
Claire Sharkey: Deeply regretted is the death of Mrs. Claire Sharkey, Lower Dore, which occurred at Letterkenny General Hospital last week. Claire who was aged 76 years at the time of her death, was married to Hugh Sharkey, who was a native of Braade, Annagry. He pre-deceased her in November 1996. Claire was a quiet and gentle individual and she will be sadly missed by her family circle. Her remains were transferred from hospital to St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg on Wednesday evening of last week. Her funeral took place following Requiem Mass on Thursday. Following the mass she was interred in a plot alongside her husband. She is survived by four sisters, relatives and friends, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended.
Cruinniú: Beidh cruinniú chinn bliana Coiste Tuismitheoirí Phobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair ar siúl sa scoil ar an Luain, 25ú Eanáir ag tosnú ar 8.00i.n. Beidh fáilte roimh na tuismitheoirí uilig ag an chruinniú seo.
AGM: The annual general meeting of the Gaoth Dobhair Golf Club will take place in the Clubhouse, Magheragallon this Friday 22 January at 8pm where reports will be given on all aspects of the club in 2009. A new council will also be elected to run the club in 2010. The minutes of last year's AGM are on display in the clubhouse as well as nominations papers for anyone wishing to elect another member or be elected themselves onto the new committee.
Ceolchoirm: Beidh Ceolchoirm leis An Chrann Óg in Ionad Cois Locha, Dún Lúiche Dé Sathairn an 13ú Feabhra ar 8.30p.m. Cead isteach 10 euro.
Winners of 100 Club: The winners of Fó Chumann Lúth Chleas Gael Ghaoth Dobhair Club an Chéid for the month of December were: 450 euro, Gerry Rua Gallagher, Knockastolar, 250 euro, Anne Blaire Upper Dore, 150 euro, Patrick McGarvey, Ballindrait, Bunbeg, and 100 euro each: Séamus Gallagher, Cotteen and Pádraig Friel, Dore.
Irish Foster Care Association: Tógadh e944-34 do Chumann Altranais na hÉireann (Irish Foster Care Association) ag na tithe pobail sa pharóiste. Tá an cumann fíor bhúioch don phobal as a bhflaithúileacht. Buíochas fosta dóibh seo leanas a thóg suas an cruinniú: Maria Nic Geidigh i gCnoc Fola, Archie Dunlop i Mín Uí Bhaoill, Gerry Ó Gallchóir, Máire Ní Bhaoill, Nóirín McLean, Seán Ó Baoill agus Gerry Galway sna Doirí Beaga.
Dinnéar Chinn Bliana: Beidh dinnéar chinn bliana Fó Chumann Lúth Chleas Gael Ghaoth Dobhair ar siúl in Óstán Dobhair ar an 30ú Eanáir ag 8.00i.n. Tá na ticéid, e40 an ceann le fáil ó Anne Mhic Giolla Eanaigh ag 086 3327804.
Lourdes Fund: A church gate collection in aid of the Lourdes Fund will be taken up outside all the churches in the parish this weekend. Your generosity will be deeply appreciated.
Ionad Naomh Pádraig: Dé Luain - Sacar: 4.30 – 5.30, Ranganna Guitar: 6 – 7 i.n. Damhsa Gaelach: 6.00 – 7.00, , Yoga: 7.30 – 8.30 i.n., Line Dancing:18ú @ 8 - 10 p.m. Dé Máirt - Tai Chi: ón 11 – 12 mean lae, Slimming World – ón 5 - 7 agus ón 7 – 9 i.n. Dé Céadaoin: Soccer: 4.30 – 5.30, Fit Kidz: 6.00 – 7.00, Tai - Robix: 7.15 – 8.45 p.m. Déardaoin: Ranganna Piano/Keyboard: 4 – 8 i.n. Weight Watchers –ón 6 – 7 i.n. Dé hAoine: Club Óige: Páistí bunscoile 6 – 8, paistí meánscoile 8 – 10 p.m. Ag toiseacht Déardaoin 28ú - Pilates: ón 7.30 – 8.30 i.n. Aerobics/bums & tums: 8.30 – 9.30.
Cnoc Fola Bingo: At last Sunday night bingo in Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola the main prize winners were: Josephine McFadden, Carrick won 170 euro, and the following won 100 euro each: Kathleen Dolan, Falcarragh, Sally Gallagher, Meenlaragh, Mickey McGeady, Meenalough, Cnoc Fola, Aileen McCafferty, Glasserchoo, Danielle Harley, Stramartin, and Bella Sanzone, Carrickmacgarvey.
Train The Trainer Course: Muintearas Thír Chonaill on the Gaoth Dobhair Business Park are organising Train the Trainer Course FETAC Level 6 which will commence on Friday 29th January. This course is now essential for participants to teach any FETAC Course and also anyone involved in training or tutoring. It is also essential to register with the N.R.T. The course will be held on the following dates: Friday, January 29th, Saturday, 30th, Friday 5th February, Saturday 6th, Friday 12th, February and Saturday 13th. The hours for Friday is from 5.00 to 9.00pm and Saturday, 9.30am to 4.00pm. For more information please contact Muintearas office at: 074 95 32578, or e mail: mtchg@eircom.net
Cumann na gCurach: Winners of the senior section of Cumann na gCurach table quiz held in Teach Sheáin Óig, Middletown on Thursday night was a team of: Dónal Curran, Michael O'Donnell, Hugh Boyle and Danny Boyle. The novice section was won by a team of, Keith Ó Fearraigh, John Sweeney, Mícheál Ó Néill and Tomás Ó Gallchobhair. The quiz is held in Teach Sheáin Óig every Thursday night at 10.00p.m.
Sympathy: The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Mary McCafferty, Meenabull, Dunlewey on the death of her brother, Joe Rodgers, Annagry West, which occurred at Letterkenny General Hospital at the weekend. His funeral mass was celebrated in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Annagry on Tuesday and his interment took place afterwards in the new cemetery.
