Scoil Mhuire: Beidh Scoil Mhuire, Na Doirí Beaga ag athoscailt Dé Máirt an 1ú Meán Fómhar.
Síle McGlinchey: The sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Síle McGlinchey, which occurred at her residence in Navenney, Ballybofey on Thursday night of last week caused widespread regret and sadness in both Ballybofey and Gaoth Dobhair regions. The de
ceased, who was aged in her sixties, and a former national school teacher, was born on Gola Island off the Gaoth Dobhair coastline. A daughter of the late Frank Éamoinn Thadhaig McGinley and Maggie Jimmy Hiudaí Sheimidh (née Sweeney), Gola Island and Cotteen, Derrybeg, she was the one of a family of six children. She was highly respected as a teacher and this was clearly indicated with the very big turnout of her former pupils who attended both the wake and funeral. She loved talking with people about nearly anything conjuring up story after story relating to the topic at hand. Following her retirement her main past time was gardening and going to bingo sessions. Sile Frank was an outstanding woman, totally devoted to her family and a woman who spoke her mind. There was a very big turnout at both the wake and funeral, with many travelling from Gaoth Dobhair to express their condolences to the bereaved family. Her funeral mass was celebrated at 11am in St. Mary's Church, Sessiagoneill, Ballybofey, and afterwards she was interred in the adjoining cemetery. She is survived by her husband, John; two sons, Oisín and Shane; two grandchildren; four brothers, Felix McGinley, (Carrickataskin), Patsy, (Cotteen), Jimmy (England) and Lude (Tadhg) (Magheralosk); one sister, Maureen McGinley, (Cotteen); in-laws; nephews; nieces; relatives and friends, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended in their sad loss. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam uasal.
Cnoc Fola Bingo: At last Sunday night bingo in Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola, Áine treasa Ní Dhomhnaill, Cnoc Fola won 200 euro and the following won 100 euro each: Ronald Turk, Bunaninver, Michael Greene, Loughanure, Kathleen Diver, Middletown and Eilis Ní Chnáimhsí, An Ghlaisigh.
School Transport Service: Are you finding it hard to pay the increase for school transport? A new pay weekly service from Dore crossroad and Brinaleck Cross to Pobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair will commence shortly. If you would like to obtain additional information or to book a seat on the bus please call 087 2992110.
Naíonra Chnoc Fola: Beidh Naíonra Chnoc Fola ag athoscailt Dé Luain an 7ú Meán Fómhar.
Wedding Bells: Congratulations to Mr. Josie McFadden, Meenderrygamph, Gaoth Dobhair and Miss Denise Boyle, Burtonport on the occasion of their recent marriage which was celebrated in St. Columba's Church, Acres, Burtonport. Josie is a son of Mr. Paddy and Mrs. Annie McFadden, and Denise is a daughter of Mr. John and Mrs. Helen Boyle. The wedding ceremony with Nuptial Mass was performed by Fr. John Joe Duffy, C.C., Arranmore. The bride who was given away by her father, John, and was attended by Doona McIntyre and Kevina McKelvey. The bestman was P.J. McFadden (brother of the groom) and groomsman was Daniel McFadden (also a brother of the groom). The wedding reception took place in Ostán na Rosann, Dungloe and the honeymoon was spent in Portugal. Josie and Denise are wished every happiness for the future.
Congratulations: Well done to Caroline Sharkey, Dunlewey who attends Annagry national school, who received an award while playing for the Ulster team in Shrewsbury in an international tournament. Caroline obtained the award for being the top goal scorer during the tournament.
Scoil Phádraig: Beidh Scoil Phádraig, Dobhar ag athoscailt Dé Máirt an 1ú Meán Fómhar. Beidh Naíonra Dhobhair ag athoscailt ar an lá ceanna.
Sponsored Row: Cumann na gCurach are organising a sponsored row from Kincasslagh to Magheragallon, Derybeg on Sunday, 30 August starting at 12 mid-day. Proceeds from the event will go to the Norh West Cancer Goup.
Ciorcal Comhrá: Beidh Ciorcal Comhra agus Rnganna Gaeilge ag toiseacht sa Chrannóg, Doirí Beaga I mí Mheán Fómhair. Beidh dliúthdhioscaí agus DVD's ar fáil le cuidiú leat an Ghaeilge a fhoghlaim nó feabhas a chur ar do chuid Gaeilge. Ta tuilleadh eolais le fáil ach glaoch ar Bhernie ag 9560424 no cuir ríomh phost chuig: ptgd@vodafone.ie
Car Boot Sale: Beidh "Car Boot Sale" faoi dhíon ar siúl in Ionad Naomh Pádraig ar an Domhnach 6ú Meán Fómhar ag toiseacht ar 3 p.m. Le tábla a chuir in airithe, (€10) cuir glaoch ar Mháire san Ionad ar 074 95 32949/086 8259752. Beidh "Auction" ar 3.30 p.m. An bhfuil earraí, bréagáin, cd/dvd, pictiúirí, no unwanted gifts ar bith gur mhaith leat réitigh a fháil díofa, cur glaoch orainn, ní bheadh orainn ach lúcháir iad a dhíol, rachaidh an t-airgead uilig chun sochar do "Céim 2" Ionad Naomh Pádraig.Le tuilleadh eolais a fháil cuir glaoch ar Mháire ag 95 32949, nó 086 8259752, nó ionadnp@eircom.net
Bingo Dhobhair: Buaiteoirí bingo Dhobhair oíche Shatharn 15ú Lúnasa, Nora Doherty, Coitín, Kitty Brady, Gort a Choirce, Paddy O Donnell, Mín an Iolar, Michael Byrne, Falcarragh. Beidh Bingo ar siúl 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.
Monster Bingo: A monster bingo will be held in Clubtheach CLG., Magheragallon on Thursday, 3 September starting at 8.30pm. A grand total of 2,600 euro in prizes will be paid out on the night.
Mock Wedding: A highly successful mock wedding took place recently in An Chúirt Hotel, Gaoth Dobhair. It was organised to raise funds for Banna Ceoil Mhairtirigh Thír Chonaill. The bride was Damien Deasley, while the groom was Aodh Óg Ó Duibheannaigh, the well known Ranafast actor, better known for his acting role in 'C U Burn' on TG4.A lovely meal was served and an evening of music and dance followed. The organisers wish to thank all shops and business establishments for their generous sponsorship. They wish to thank everyone who supported and especially all those who helped organise the event.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann: Congratulations and well done to the following competitors for their success at the 59th Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann held in Tillamore, Co. Offaly at the weekend. Brídín Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh, Srath Mairtín, Na Doirí Beaga won 1st prize in the Comhrá Gaeilge faoi 18. Rosie Ní Ghairbhigh, Cnoc a' Stolaire, An Bun Beag, was 1st in the faoi 13 in the Comhrá Gaeilge, while Clíona Ní Ghallchóir, Mín a'Chladaigh, won 1st in the faoi 11 of the same competition.
Big Brother is Watching: A camera has been erected at the recycling facility at Molloy's Supermarket, Derrybeg. The camera has been placed on a pole adjacent the recycling bins. The camera will enable the County Council to take action against those who dump their refuge bags at the facility. There has been a major problem here in the past with people leaving their household refuge at this site.
Gospel Choir: The Dublin Gospel Choir will perform in Ionad Cois Locha, Dunlewey this Saturday, 29th August from 8 to 10pm.
