The death took place after a short illness, in Letterkenny Hospital, on Tuesday 20th August 2002 of Paddy Gildea, Stranaglough, Glenties. His remains were brought to the home of Thomas Gildea, Meenalargan later that day and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Wednesday evening. Fr. Pat Prendergast P.P. Glenties celebrated Requiem Mass. Readings were by Louise and Giles Gildea, relatives of Paddy’s. Music was by Sr. Immaculata on the organ. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. Paddy was the last surviving member of the family of Ned and Cassie Gildea, Glenmakennif, Glenties. His brother, Hugh died about sixteen years ago. Sincere sympathy is extended to his cousins, other relatives and friends.

Congratulations to the winners of the recent Fishing Competition held on Lough Finn, Fintown on Sunday 18th August 2002. Results were; 1st—Danny Kavanagh, Convoy – 200Euro. 2nd—John O’ Donnell, Dungloe – 125 Euro. 3rd—Hugh Duffy, Loughanure – 75 Euro. Cumann Iascairí Bhaile Na Finne wish to thank sincerely Martin Lawless of Baile Árd Teo. for their generous sponsorship of the competition. The next competition is on Sunday 1st September ’02 from 12.00 noon until 6.00p.m.

Harvest Fair 2002 – September 11th – 15th

Wednesday 11th
6:00pm – Quad Reversing Competition at Cannon’s Petrol Station
8:00pm – Official Opening of Festival by Glenties Donegal Players on stage in Main Street
10:00pm – Live Music in Pubs

Thursday 12th
Harvest Fair Day
10:00pm Live Music in Pubs

Friday 13th
All Day – Pitch & Putt Competition at Sandfield Pitch & Putt
5:00pm – Sack Race on Main Street
6:00pm – Sponge Throwing on Main Street
6:30pm – Treasure Hunt starting at Community Centre
7:00pm – Darts Competition in Roddy’s Dar
9:00pm – Pub Quiz in Molloy’s Bar
10:00pm – Miss Harvest Fair Teen Competition in The Limelight
10:00pm – Karaoke Competition in Space Disco Bar by the Mad Arabs
10:00pm – Live Music in Pubs

Saturday 14th
Children’s Day
All Day a variety of activities in the Community Centre
10:00am – Under 10′s Football Blitz
2:00pm – Fancy Dress 7-a-side at Glenties Football Pitch oppisite Comprehensive School
5:00pm – Bouncy Castle at The Rock
7:00pm Cake Sale/Auction in Community Centre
10:00pm – Live Music in Pubs

Sunday 15th
2:30pm – Float Parade on Main Street
4:00pm – Lovely Girls Competition on main stage
5:00pm – Tug of War Competition in Spar Car Park
6:30pm – Car Reversing Competion in Chapel Car Park
10:00pm – Harvest Fair Queen Dance in Highlands Hotel
10:00pm – Live Music in Pubs

Congratulations to Janice and Gerry Doherty, Tullyard Road, Glenties, on the birth in Letterkenny Hospital on Saturday 17th August of their first child, a baby girl.

Congratulations to Jimmy and Yvonne Campbell, who celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary recently.

Barn Dance Classes by Edi Bradley, for complete beginners, will resume in the Highlands Hotel in September. Anyone interested contact Pauline at 075-51585.

On Friday 26th July 2002 Laura Cranley and Andrew Mc Grath were married in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties. Fr. Pat Prendergast P.P.Glenties officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass. Laura is a daughter of Tim and Anne Cranley, Mill Road, Glenties and Andrew is a son of Andrew and Margaret Mc Grath, Fermoy, Co. Cork. Her father gave the bride away and her friend, Deirdre Bonner, her cousin, Emma Swift and her sister-in-law, Mairead Cranley, attended her. A friend of the groom, Alan O’Callaghan was bestman and another friend; Nigel Lardner and the bride’s brother Vincent were groomsmen. Molly Mc Nelis, was a flowergirl and Christopher Mc Grath and Jamie Cranley were pageboys. Readings were by Niamh Condon, sister of the groom and Ronan Cranley, brother of the bride. Thomas Cranley, brother of the bride, Maeve Murray, friend, Dympna Swift, aunt, and Aoife Barry, cousin, read Prayers of the Faithful. Both mothers brought the Gifts to the Altar. Carol Mc Nelis, cousin of the bride read a reflection. The reception was held in the Highlands Hotel and the honeymoon was spent in Spain.

Congratulations to Fiona Breslin, Glenties and Laurence Breslin, Ardara, who were married in Glenties on Friday last.

Congratulations to Eamon Boyle and Michael Regan, students at St.Columba’s Comprehensive School, Glenties who won awards in a Literary Competition held recently by Udaras na Gaeltachta. Eamon is from Rosbeg and Michael is from Glenties.

The death took place on Monday 29th July 2002 in Harbour Lights Nursing Home of Maggie Gavigan, Straoughter, Glenties. Her remains were brought to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Tuesday evening, where Fr. Prendergast received them. On Wednesday morning Fr. Prendergast celebrated Requiem Mass. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. Maggie is survived by two sons, Peter, Straoughter and Patrick, Birmingham, one brother, Con O’Donnell, Milford, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, to whom sincere sympathy is extended. Her husband predeceased her twenty years ago. Five brothers, Patrick, James, John, Joe and Hughie and one sister, Mary Ann also predeceased her. A native of Meentashask, Ardara, Maggie would have been ninety-three in October.

The death took place on Friday 2nd August 2002, in Brinley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy of Eileen Carlson, formerly Mc Namee, Derries, Glenties. Her remains were brought to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Saturday evening. Fr. Pat Prendergast celebrated Requiem Mass on Sunday morning. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. Her husband, two sisters, Mamie Herron and Rita Walsh, four brothers, George, Jack, James and Packie predeceased Eileen. She is survived by one sister, Muriel Mc Grath, Letterkenny, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, to whom sincere sympathy is extended.

Mass will be celebrated in the Graveyard in Edeninfagh next Sunday 11th August at 3.00p.m.

The death took place at her home on Saturday 20th July 2002 of Mary Craig, Stranaglough, Glenties. Her remains were brought to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Monday morning. Fr. Pat Prendergast, Glenties, Fr. John Mc Loone, Frosses, Fr. Joseph Briody, Ballyshannon and Fr. Adrian Gavigan, Donegal concelebrated Requiem Mass.. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. Mary is survived by her husband, Terence, sons, Pat and Damien, daughters, Imelda Gallagher and Maria Craig, parents, Paddy and Teresa Cunningham, sisters, Teresa Bonner, Ann Mc Ghee, Bernie Farren and Breid Mc Grath, brothers, James, Pat and Francis, grandchildren, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends, to whom sincere sympathy is extended.

Congratulations to Laura Cranley, Mill Road, Glenties and Andrew Mc Grath, Cork, who were married in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Friday last.

Congratulations and best wishes for many more years among us to Philomena Cannon (Rutledge), Glenties who celebrated her 90th Birthday last week.

Congratulations to Caroline and Cornelius Ward, Galway, on the birth recently of their first child, a baby girl. Cornelius is a son of the late Danny and Maureen Ward Ard Patrick, Glenties.

There was a large crowd again this year for our Graveyard Mass and we were blessed with a good afternoon. Mass was concelebrated by Fr. Pat Prendergast, Fr. Denis Quinn, Fr. Kevin Gillespie and Fr. Adrian Gavigan.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Mamie Mc Dyer, Mullantyboyle, Paddy Mc Geehan, Derries, and Nan Gallagher, Derries on the death of their sister, Kitty Mc Hugh, which took place recently in the United States.