Gaoth Dobhair 18-02-10
Padre Pio's Mass: The monthly mass in honour of St. Padre Pio will be celebrated in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg this Friday at 8.30am.
Scoil Chonaill - 50 Bliain ag Fs: T Scoil Chonaill, An Bun Beag, Gaoth Dobhair ag ceiliradh leathchad bliain ar an fhd I mbliana. Bunaodh an Scoil ins an bhliain 1960 nuair a druidi na doirse ar Shen Scoil Chnoc 'a Stollaire. shin i leith, t cl agus cil bainte amach ag Scoil Chonaill anuas frd na glnta as an ard chaighden i gcrsa Oideachais agus Oidhreachta at a sholthar ann. Mar phirt de cheiliradh an leathchid, beidh sraith imeachta comrtha a n-eagr ar an deireadh seachtaine 14-16 Bealtaine. Beidh gnithe irithe de stair agus saoithilacht na scoile a chomradh I rith na deireadh seachtaine seo. I measc na h-imeachta a bhas ar sil beidh; Ceolchoirm na Scoile ar sil oche Aoine an 14 Bealtaine in Ionad an Acadaimh, Gaoth Dobhair. Taispentas ar sil I rith an l D Satharn an 15 Bealtaine sa Scoil agus oche Shatharn beidh Dinnar, Damhsa agus Ceol ar sil in stn Ghaoth Dobhair le Aoi speisialta I lthair ar an oche. Ar an Domhnach 16 Bealtaine beidh Aifreann Cheilirtha ar sil I dteach Pobail Mhuire, Na Doir Beaga ar 11.30rn agus ina dhiaidh sin beidh neart spirt 's spraoi le Diosc na n-g ar sil i CLG Ghaoth Dobhair. Mar sin d, b ag sil le neart cainte agus comhluadar, sport agus spraoi agus muid ag ceiliradh rth agus blth Scoil Chonaill, An Bun Beag fosclaodh i 1960. M t tuilleadh eolais uait, b i dteagmhil le Cathaoirleach Bainistochta na Scoile, An tAth. Brian Fearraigh ar 0879935544 n tr romhphost a sheoladh chuig; scoilchonaillnaofa@gmail.com
Cuidigh le Club ige Dhobhair: €5,000, le breis iseanna & seirbhs a chur ar fil do aos g na Gaeltachta. T €5,000 ag AIB, Gaoth Dobhair le bronnadh ar cheann de 3 chlubanna i gceantair an Bhainc. T Club ige Dhobhair ar cheann de na clubanna at san iomaocht. Cib Club is m a gheobhas text-vta a bhainfeas. Tig textil n 15 Feabhra go 15 Mrta (Gnth Phraghas ar text) Le votil do Chlub ige Dhobhair textil; GWEEDORE C chuig 51303
Ionad Naomh Pdraig: Ag isteacht le agus ag gnomh ar son aos g na Gaeltachta Tuilleadh eolais: www.ionadnp.ie
Crsa A: Fual (Dressmaking) ag toiseacht in Ionad Naomh Pdraig, Dobhar, Dardaoin 18 @ 7 – 10 i.n.
Fraincis ag toiseacht D Mirt 23 @ 7 i.n. T na crsa seo leanas ag toiseacht ins na seachtain amach romhainn ag brath ar ileamh! Teicneolaocht Ceoil (Music Technology), Photoshop, Cuntasaocht Sage, E.C.D.L. T an crsa seo pirt cheistithe ag Coiste Gairmoideachais Dhn na nGall.
Cnoc Fola Bingo: At last Sunday night bingo in Ionad Pobail Chnoc Fola, Jimmy Herrity, Killult won 130 euro and the following won 100 euro each: Nra Ferry, Derryconnor, Helen McFadden, Meenaniller, Mary Doherty, Dore, Agnes Rodgers, Carrick, Hughie Mac Giolla Easpaig, Srath na Corcra, and Mire Khit Nic Phidn, Cnoc Fola.
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".
Tony Duffy: The death occurred recently in Glasgow of Tony Duffy, Ardveen, Crolly. The deceased was aged 92 years at the time of his death. His remains were transferred from Glasgow to the residence of his niece, Mary Duffy in Knockastolar, Bunbeg, for waking. His funeral mass was celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Meenaweal and afterwards he was interred in the family plot in Dungloe cemetery. The sympathy of the community is extended to his nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Crsa: Beidh na crsa oche seo leanas ag thosn gan mhoill ag Muintearas ar Phirc Ghn Ghaoth Dobhair : Web Design crsa 10 seachtain- oche / l amhin sa tseachtain. Advance Word ECDL – crsa 6 seachtaine/ crsa oche. Train the Trainer – crsa 3 dheireadh seachtaine. Tuilleadh eolais le fail ag 074 953. Suomh Idirln: www.muintears.com
Road Safety Awareness: The management committee of Ionad Naomh Pdraig Dobhar in conjunction with other community groups, An Garda Sochna and the Road Safety Authority are providing a road safety awareness weekend on the 26 – 27th of February. This weekend will include a series of events/talks/workshops geared towards young and old and will include the Road Safety Interactive 'Shuttle' from the RSA.
Danny Joe Gallagher: The death occurred recently of Danny Joe Gallagher ex. N.T., Bailieborough, Co. Cavan. The deceased who would have celebrated his 82nd birthday this week, was originally from Bunbeg. Born in 'Clady House', Bunbeg, he was one of a family of eleven children and was a son of the late Joe Mhanais Ruiadh Gallagher, Bunbeg and his wife Madgie Bhilly (ne Coll), who was originally from Meenderrygamph. A teacher by profession Danny spent most of his teaching career at Ballinamoney national school in Co. Cavan. The high esteem in which he was held was manifested by the large number of his former students and teaching colleagues who travelled to attend his wake and funeral in Gaoth Dobhair. Two priests from Bailieborough were among the celebrants at the funeral mass in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg. Although he was quiet of nature he was a very witty man with a great sense of humour. He had a great passion for golf and he played at both the Magheragallon golf links and in Bailieborough. His other passions was playing bridge and making crosswords. He was a highly intellectual individual and he will be sadly missed. His remains were transferred from Bailieborough to Gaoth Dobhair on Saturday week last and were moved to the home of his sister in law, Sarah Coyle Gallagher, Knockastolar for waking. His funeral took place to Magheragallon on Monday 8th February, following concelebrated Requiem mass in St. Mary's Church, Derrybeg. Predeceased by his sisters, Mary Whelan, (Ardara), Nellie Arnold, (Bunbeg), Tessie Gallagher,(Bunbeg), Annie Greene, (Dungloe), and Bridie Hayward,( Bunbeg), and his brothers, Manus Gallagher, ( Knockastolar), Willie, (England), Tom, (Monaghan) Patrick Joseph (Annagry) , and Jimmy, (Knockastolar), he was the last surviving member of his family. The sympathy of the community is extended to his nephews, nieces, grand nephews, grand nieces, in laws, and a wide circle of relatives and friends.
A Month's Mind Masses: The month's mind mass for the late Claire Sharkey, Lower Dore will be celebrated in St. Patrick's Church, Meenaweal on Wednesday 24th February at 7.00pm. The month's mind mass for the late Neil McDermott, Gaoth Dobhair Station will be celebrated in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Dunlewey on on Sunday 21st February at 10.00am.
Lotto: Lotto CLG Ghaoth Dobhair D Satharn an 6 Feabhra, na huimhireacha a thing amach n: 4, 11, 17 agus 24. Nor imigh an pota ir. Bh tr uimhir ag, Conall Domhnaill, Cnoc a' Stolaire. Beidh €1,925 sa phota ir an chad tarraingt eile. Ta lotto bliantil ar chostas de €40 ar fil anois. Den teaghmhil le duine ar bith de na baill n cuir scairt ar 087 6877105.
Table Quiz: At the weekly Cumann na gCurach table quiz held in Teach Shein ig, Middletown, on Thursday night the senior section was won by a team of Michael Danny Minnie, Dnal Curran, Hugh Boyle and Decln Fearraigh. The novice section was won by a team consisting of: Cliona Barr, Aoife Barr, Eileen Nic Suibhne and Moya Sweeney.
Memorial Walk: The Colm Clancy Memorial Walk will be held in the Glenveagh National Park on Easter Sunday, April 4th. Assembly point is at the car park at 11.30am. The walk is in aid of the Cara Malawi School Project and sponsorship cards are now available in all the business establishments in the area.
Whist Drive: At the whist drive held in Scoil Mhuire, Derrybeg on Monday 8th February, Mary McGinley, Magheraroarty with a score of 176 points won top score prize. First lady's prize with a score of 176 was won by Mary O'Donnell, Croghyboyle, Dungloe and second lady's prize with a score of 169 points was won by Noreen Houston, Gortahork. First gent's prize with a score of 174 points was won by Charlie Gallagher, Gortahork, while second gent's prize with a score of 169 points went to Samus McGinley, Magheraroarty. Antin Mac Giolla Bhrde, Mn an Iolair, with 83 points had the highest score in the first half, while Sylvia Morgan, Cotteen with 88 points had the highest score in the second half. The whist will be held again in Scoil Mhuire on Monday night starting at 8.30p.m.
Sponsored Errigal Climb: The third year students in Pobal Scoil Ghaoth Dobhair are undertaking a sponsored climb of Errigal on Wednesday 24th February. The proceeds from the event will go to the Donegal Hospice. All sponsorships will be greatly appreciated.
Archbishop Lawerence Burke: The death occurred recently of Archbishop Lawerence Burke of Kingston, Jamacia. He was well known in the Gaoth Dobhair area and was a frequent visitor to the parish. He was appointed Bishop of the Bahamas Diocese in 1981, becoming archbishop when the diocese was elevated to tan Archdiocese in 1999. He is survived by three sisters. His funeral mass was celebrated at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston on February, 4th.
Gael X Factor: In the Gael X Factor Competition held in Acadamh na hOllscolaochta Gaeilge, Pirc Ghn Ghaoth Dobhair on Friday night the winners were: 1st, Kelly N Cheanainn, Club ige Chrost R, Gortahork, 2nd, Banna Ceoil Mhullach Dubh, and 3rd, An Crann g, Gaoth Dobhair. The winners will go through now to the national Gael X Factor which will be held in Gaoth Dobhair on March 20th. A total of twenty competitors took part in Friday night's competition.
Irish Wheelchair Association: To celebrate its 50th Anniversary they are holding a Birthday Party in Teach Jack, Glassagh this Friday night starting at 9pm. There will be music, with food and plenty of craic. Everyone is welcome.
Pearsa Thr Chonaill: Mairad N Mhaonaigh will be crowned Donegal Person of the Year in Burlington Hotel, Dublin, on Saturday 27th February. Tickets available from the following outlets: Roarty's shop, Dunlewey, Molloy's Supermarket, Derrybeg, Timmy Boyle, Sea View Hotel (087 2245835), Stephen's Shop, Crolly, and Sara N Dhomhnaill, Secretary of the Donegal Association (tel. 087 2245835). The Burlington requires the number of people attending the event therefore its important to purchase your ticket at the earliest. A bus will be travelling to Dublin on Saturday 27th and returning on Sunday. To reserve a seat please call Ann at 95 31478, Cronan, 087 2378888, or Maire 087 0686202.
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Saturday 04 February 2012
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