. Maura (née Mulryan), was formerly from Fohenagh, Caltra, Co. Galway. She was waked at her home in Avondale. Her remains were removed to St. Mary and Michael's Church, Rathdrum on Monday evening January 25th.
Requiem Mass was celebrated at 11.00am on Tuesday and her remains were removed afterwards to St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg. Her interment took place to Magheragallon cemetery on Wednesday after 11.00am Requiem Mass. She is survived by her husband, Andy; daughter Fíonaid, two brothers and a sister, family circle and relatives to all of whom deep sympathy is extended.
Bord na nÓg: Seo leanas na h-amanna atá leagtha amach ag Bord na nÓg CLG Ghaoth Dobhair don traenáil do na foirne faoi aois: Peil: Faoi 8 Maidin Dé Sathair 11.00-12.00 ag tosnú 6ú Feabhra. Faoi 10: Maidin Dé Sathairn 9.30- 11.00 ag tosnú 6ú Feabhra. Faoi 12 Foireann 2009 ag traenáil go fóill. Oíche Mhairt. Faoi 14 : Tráthnóna Déardaoin 5.30 – 7.15 ag tosnú 25ú Feabhra. Faoi 16: am le socrú go fóill. Peil Cailíní. Faoi 12 Tráthnóna Dé Céadaoin 6.30 -7.30 ag tosnú 10ú Feabhra. Faoi 16 : Dé Céadaoin 7.45- 8.45 ag tosnú 10ú Feabhra. Iomáint faoi dhíon. Faoi 8 agus 10: Tráthnóna Dé Mairt 5.00-6.30 ag tosnú 16ú Feabhra. Ballríocht de €10 le híoc do gach páiste nó €40 an teaghlach.
Éigse Uladh 2010: Beidh Éigse Uladh na bliana seo ar siúl i nGaoth Dobhair ón 5ú go dtí an 7ú Márta. Téama atá ag an éigse i mbliana nó: "Forbairt Pobail agus Pleanáil Teanga i gcomhthéacs an Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge i dtaca leis an Ghaeltacht".
Table Quiz: At the weekly Cumann na gCurach table quiz in Teach Sheain Óig, Middletown on Thursday night the senior section was won by a team consisting of Michael Roarty, Michael Danny Minnie, Dónal Curran and Danny Boyle. The novice section was won by a team of Sheila Curran, Patrick McGarvey, Claire McCole and Renate McCole. The quiz will be held again in Teach Sheáin Óig on Thursday night.
Ceolchoirm: Beidh ceolchoirm leis An Chrann Óg, in Ionad Cois Locha, Dún Lúiche, Dé Sathairn 13ú Feabhra 8.30i.n.. Ticéid le díol ar €10 sa Chrannóg, Doirí Beaga agus i Siopa Mhatt, Bun Beag.
Grúpa Tuismitheoirí agus Tachráin: Grúpa Tuismitheoirí agus tachráin sa Chrannóg gach maidin Déardaoin 10.00r.n – 11.30r.n. Fáilte roimh thuismitheoirí ar bith atá ag iarraidh a gclann a thógáil le Gaeilge.
Club Leabhar agus Léitheoireachta: An bhfuil suim agat páirt a ghlacadh i gclub leabhar Gaeilge agus léitheoireachta. Má tá deán teagmháil linn sa Chrannóg ag (074) 9560424.
Ceisnteoirí: Cuireadh ceisnteoirí maidir le Grúpa Iarscoile a bhunú sa cheantar, amach fríd na scoileanna, roimhe na Nollag. Má tá tuismitheoir ar bith nár líon é, agus a bhfuil suim acu ina leithéid, ar mhiste leo an ceistneoir a líonadh, agus a chur ar ais go dtí an scoil. Tuilleadh eolais ag (074) 9560424.
Whist Drive: At the whist drive held in Scoil Mhuire, Derrrybeg on Monday 26th January, Paddy McGeady, Gortahork, with a score of 172 points won top score prize. First ladies prize with a score of 171 points was won by Georgina Nic Giolla Bhríde, Meenaniller and second ladies prize with a score of 164 points went to Mary Mulligan, Magheraclogher.
First gent's prize with 169 points was won by Charlie Gallagher, Gortahork and second gent's prize with a score of 167 points went to Dan Rua Gallagher, Stranacorkra. Mary McGinley, Machaire Rabhartaigh with a score of 92 points had the highest score in the first half, while Kathy Mulhern, Gortahork, with 93 points had the highest score in the second half. The whist will be held again in Scoil Mhuire on Monday night and everyone is welcome.
Cúrsa Déanamh Cléibh: Beidh cúrsa déanamh cléibh (creel making) ag toiseacht Dé Máirt 9ú agus Dé Céadoin 10ú Feabhra ón 7.30 -11.00p.m. i bPobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair. Tá an cúrsa seo páirt cheistithe ag Coiste Gairmoieachais Dhún na nGall. Eolas ó: 087 6216396.
Month's Mind Masses: The month's mind mass for the late Sadie Williams, Glasgow and Meencorwick will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Meenaweal this Friday at 7pm.
The month's mind mass for the late Annie Ferry, Sheskinbeg will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg this Saturday at 11am. Jimmy People's (Meenacladdy) month mind mass will be held in St. Colmcille Church, Cnoc Fola this Sunday at 11am.
Church Gate Collection: A church gate collection in aid of The Alzheimer's Society (Donegal Branch) will be taken up outside all the churches in the parish this weekend (Saturday and Sunday). Your generosity will be greatly appreciated.
Chernobyl: Any family prepared to provide accommodation for children from Chernobyl for three or four weeks in July should contact Phelim at 074 9321084.
Dance in aid of Haiti: A dance in aid of the Haiti Disaster Fund will be held in Ostán Loch Altán, Gortahork this Saturday starting at 10.00pm. Admission is 10 euro.
Raphoe Diocesan Lourdes Fund: In the recent church gate collection in aid of the Raphoe Diocesan Lourdes Fund taken up in the parish, the total sum raised amounts to 505 euro. The organisers wish to thank everyone who contributed and all those who helped with the collection.
Patrick Doogan: Deeply regretted is the death of Patrick Doogan, Meenacladdy which occurred recently. Patrick who was aged 74 years at the time of his death, was better known in the locality as Patrick Neddie John.
The deceased was a kind and highly respected member of the community and he will be sadly missed by his family circle and many friends in the locality. There was a very big turnout at both his wake and funeral, which was a clear indication of the high esteem in which he was held.
His funeral mass was celebrated in St. Colmcille Church, Cnoc Fola and afterwards he was interred in the nearby cemetery. He is survived by one sister, Brigid; family circle, relatives and friends, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended.
Cnoc Fola Bingo: At last Sunday night bingo in Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola the following won 100 euro each: Brian Ó Néill, Droicheadh Átha, Sarah Coyle, Brinaleck, Hughie Coyle, Sheskinbeg, Hughie Ferry, Strand Road, Magheraclogher, Nuala Boyle, Cotteen, Bridie McGeever, Glasserchoo and Madge Coyle, Cnoc Fola.
Car Boot Sale: Beidh "Car Boot Sale" faoi dhíon ar siúl in Ionad Naomh Pádraig ar an Domhnach 7ú Feabhra 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. Tuilleadh eolais ar na himeachtaí seo ar fáil ó Mháire ag 074 9532949, nó cuir ríomh phost ar ionadnp@eircom.net
Buíochas: Míle buíochas do achan nduine a thug síntiúis agus tacaíocht do Rás Daidí na Nollag agus fosta do aos óg Club Óige Dhobhair a ghlac páirt sa rás. Tógadh €2,080, rachaidh an t-airgead seo chun sochar ciste tógála an Ionaid.
Mickey McCloskey: The death of Mickey McCloskey, which occurred recently, caused deep regret in the locality.
A son of the late Jimmy McCloskey and Gráinne (née Coyle), the deceased and his late wife spent many years living in Coventry. His mother died when he was only a child and he was reared by his uncle, Mickey Coyle and his wife in Bunaninver.
When he retired from working in Coventry he moved to live in Bunaninver. The deceased was a kind and a very friendly individual and he will be sadly missed. He was waked at his home and there was a very big turnout at both his wake and funeral, a very clear indication of the high esteem in which the deceased was held.
His funeral mass was celebrated in St. Colmcille Church, Cnoc Fola and the main celebrant was Fr. Donnchadh Ó Baoill, C.C., Cnoc Fola and con celebrant was Fr. Michael Sweeney, P.P., Gaoth Dobhair.
He was interred in Cnoc Fola cemetery. Pre-deceased by his wife, he is survived by his sons, Tommy, Jimmy, Michael and Johnny and by his daughters, Mary, Angela and Geraldine; in-laws, grandchildren, family circle, relatives and friends, to all of whom deep sympathy is extended.
Credit Union Quiz: This year's Gaoth Dobhair Credit Union Quiz for national schools held in the Cúirt Hotel, on Monday night proved highly successful with 24 teams competing and as usual the standard was exceptionally high. First in Section A with 64 points was Scoil Naomh Dubhthach, Machaire Rabhairtaigh.
On the team were: Cameron Mac Uillín, Cian Ó Cattersúin, Róisín Nic Aodha and Enrí Ó Briain. 2nd in this section with 62 points was Scoil Oilibhéir Pluincéid Naofa, Rann na Feirste. Members of the team were: Donnchadh Ó Lathusaigh, Ailise Ní Ghrianna, John Mac Gairbhé, and Odhrán Mac Ruairí. First in Section B, with 100 points was Scoil Mhuire, Doirí Beaga. On the team were: Michael John Ó Colla, Mícheál Ó Cearriúl, Seán Conall Ó Domhnaill and Eoghan Ó Gallchóir. Second in this section with a score of 98 was Scoil Fhionáin, Falcarragh.
On the team were; Ciarán Ó hEarcain, Rachael Ní Chionnaith, James Ó Dugain, and Fionnuala Ní Chuireáin.
Poster Competition: The results of the Poster Competition for school children were announced in the Cúirt Hotel, on Monday night and the winners were: (7 Years and under], 1st, Aifric Nic Niallais, Dún Lúiche (Scoil Mhuire, Doirí Beaga], 2nd, Elena Ní Ghribin, An Choitín, (Scoil Mhuire, Doirí Beaga), and 3rd, Róisín Costelloe, Mín na Leice, Croithlí, (Scoil Naomh Duaig, Anagaire]. (8 to 10 years]: 1st, Eimear Ní Dhónaill, Doirí Beaga, ( Scoil Mhuire, Doirí Beaga], 2nd, Róisín Ní Ghallchóir, An Sruthan, (Scoil Náisiúnta Ghort a' Choirce], and 3rd, Nicola Ní Bhaoill, Loch na nDeoran, (Scoil Oilibhéir Pluincéid Naofa, Rann na Feirsde]. (11 to 13 years]: 1st, Rachael Kenny, Baile Chonaill, (Scoil Fhionnain, An Fhal Carrach], 2nd, Jamie Lee Taylor, An Choitín, (Scoil Mhuire, Na Doirí Beaga], and joint 3rd, Fionnuala Ní Chuireain, Baile an Teampaill, (Scoil Fhionnain, An Fhál Carrach] and Dainne Ní Ghallchóir, Sruthan, (Scoil Náisiúnta Ghort a' Choirce]. A special prize was won by Fionnuala Ní Chuireain, Gort a' Choirce (Scoil Náisiúnta Ghort a' Choirce].
Beidh Cruinniú Gaeltachta an Chomhchoiste Dála faoin Straitéis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge i nGaillimh ar an Aoine, 26 Feabhra.