Gaoth Dobhair 4-2-10
Maura Gallagher: The death occurred at St. Vincent's Hospital, Dublin on Saturday week, 23rd January last of Mrs. Maura Gallagher, Avondale, Rathdrum, Wicklow. Aged 61 years, her husband, Andy Gallagher is originally from Stranabrooey, Derrybeg
. Maura (ne 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 Fonaid, two brothers and a sister, family circle and relatives to all of whom deep sympathy is extended.
Bord na ng: Seo leanas na h-amanna at leagtha amach ag Bord na ng CLG Ghaoth Dobhair don traenil do na foirne faoi aois: Peil: Faoi 8 Maidin D Sathair 11.00-12.00 ag tosn 6 Feabhra. Faoi 10: Maidin D Sathairn 9.30- 11.00 ag tosn 6 Feabhra. Faoi 12 Foireann 2009 ag traenil go fill. Oche Mhairt. Faoi 14 : Trthnna Dardaoin 5.30 – 7.15 ag tosn 25 Feabhra. Faoi 16: am le socr go fill. Peil Cailn. Faoi 12 Trthnna D Cadaoin 6.30 -7.30 ag tosn 10 Feabhra. Faoi 16 : D Cadaoin 7.45- 8.45 ag tosn 10 Feabhra. Iomint faoi dhon. Faoi 8 agus 10: Trthnna D Mairt 5.00-6.30 ag tosn 16 Feabhra. Ballrocht de €10 le hoc do gach piste n €40 an teaghlach.
igse Uladh 2010: Beidh igse Uladh na bliana seo ar sil i nGaoth Dobhair n 5 go dt an 7 Mrta. Tama at ag an igse i mbliana n: "Forbairt Pobail agus Pleanil Teanga i gcomhthacs an Straitis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge i dtaca leis an Ghaeltacht".
Table Quiz: At the weekly Cumann na gCurach table quiz in Teach Sheain ig, Middletown on Thursday night the senior section was won by a team consisting of Michael Roarty, Michael Danny Minnie, Dnal 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 Shein ig on Thursday night.
Ceolchoirm: Beidh ceolchoirm leis An Chrann g, in Ionad Cois Locha, Dn Liche, D Sathairn 13 Feabhra 8.30i.n.. Ticid le dol ar €10 sa Chranng, Doir Beaga agus i Siopa Mhatt, Bun Beag.
Grpa Tuismitheoir agus Tachrin: Grpa Tuismitheoir agus tachrin sa Chranng gach maidin Dardaoin 10.00r.n – 11.30r.n. Filte roimh thuismitheoir ar bith at ag iarraidh a gclann a thgil le Gaeilge.
Club Leabhar agus Litheoireachta: An bhfuil suim agat pirt a ghlacadh i gclub leabhar Gaeilge agus litheoireachta. M t den teagmhil linn sa Chranng ag (074) 9560424.
Ceisnteoir: Cuireadh ceisnteoir maidir le Grpa Iarscoile a bhun sa cheantar, amach frd na scoileanna, roimhe na Nollag. M t tuismitheoir ar bith nr lon , agus a bhfuil suim acu ina leithid, ar mhiste leo an ceistneoir a lonadh, agus a chur ar ais go dt 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 Bhrde, 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.
Crsa Danamh Clibh: Beidh crsa danamh clibh (creel making) ag toiseacht D Mirt 9 agus D Cadoin 10 Feabhra n 7.30 -11.00p.m. i bPobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair. T an crsa seo pirt cheistithe ag Coiste Gairmoieachais Dhn na nGall. Eolas : 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 Ostn Loch Altn, 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 Nill, Droicheadh tha, 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 dhon ar sil in Ionad Naomh Pdraig ar an Domhnach 7 Feabhra ag toiseacht ar 3 p.m. Le tbla a chuir in airithe, (€10) cuir glaoch ar Mhire san Ionad ar 074 95 32949/086 8259752. Tuilleadh eolais ar na himeachta seo ar fil Mhire ag 074 9532949, n cuir romh phost ar ionadnp@eircom.net
Buochas: Mle buochas do achan nduine a thug sntiis agus tacaocht do Rs Daid na Nollag agus fosta do aos g Club ige Dhobhair a ghlac pirt sa rs. Tgadh €2,080, rachaidh an t-airgead seo chun sochar ciste tgla 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 Grinne (ne 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 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 Cirt 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 Uilln, Cian Cattersin, Risn Nic Aodha and Enr Briain. 2nd in this section with 62 points was Scoil Oilibhir Pluincid Naofa, Rann na Feirste. Members of the team were: Donnchadh Lathusaigh, Ailise N Ghrianna, John Mac Gairbh, and Odhrn Mac Ruair. First in Section B, with 100 points was Scoil Mhuire, Doir Beaga. On the team were: Michael John Colla, Mchel Cearril, Sen Conall Domhnaill and Eoghan Gallchir. Second in this section with a score of 98 was Scoil Fhionin, Falcarragh.
On the team were; Ciarn hEarcain, Rachael N Chionnaith, James Dugain, and Fionnuala N Chuirein.
Poster Competition: The results of the Poster Competition for school children were announced in the Cirt Hotel, on Monday night and the winners were: (7 Years and under], 1st, Aifric Nic Niallais, Dn Liche (Scoil Mhuire, Doir Beaga], 2nd, Elena N Ghribin, An Choitn, (Scoil Mhuire, Doir Beaga), and 3rd, Risn Costelloe, Mn na Leice, Croithl, (Scoil Naomh Duaig, Anagaire]. (8 to 10 years]: 1st, Eimear N Dhnaill, Doir Beaga, ( Scoil Mhuire, Doir Beaga], 2nd, Risn N Ghallchir, An Sruthan, (Scoil Nisinta Ghort a' Choirce], and 3rd, Nicola N Bhaoill, Loch na nDeoran, (Scoil Oilibhir Pluincid Naofa, Rann na Feirsde]. (11 to 13 years]: 1st, Rachael Kenny, Baile Chonaill, (Scoil Fhionnain, An Fhal Carrach], 2nd, Jamie Lee Taylor, An Choitn, (Scoil Mhuire, Na Doir Beaga], and joint 3rd, Fionnuala N Chuireain, Baile an Teampaill, (Scoil Fhionnain, An Fhl Carrach] and Dainne N Ghallchir, Sruthan, (Scoil Nisinta Ghort a' Choirce]. A special prize was won by Fionnuala N Chuireain, Gort a' Choirce (Scoil Nisinta Ghort a' Choirce].
Beidh Cruinni Gaeltachta an Chomhchoiste Dla faoin Straitis 20 Bliain don Ghaeilge i nGaillimh ar an Aoine, 26 Feabhra.
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