Sincere sympathy is extended to Agnes Gallahger, Tullyard Road, Glenties on the death in Letterkenny Hospital, on Tuesday 3rd December 2002 of her brother, John Francis Gallagher, Ballycashel, Ardara; also to his wife and family, relatives and friends. Requiem Mass was celebrated in the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara and burial took place in the adjoining graveyard.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the wife, family, relatives and friends of Joseph O’ Kane, Ballyeriston, who died in Letterkenny Hospital on Tuesday 3rd December 2002. Burial took place in Donnyloop, Castlefin after Requiem Mass in St. Conal’s Church, Kilclooney.

The annual Senior Citizens Party held last Friday night in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties was a great success again this year. Thanks to all those who work so hard to make the night so enjoyable. Thanks to Fr. Prendergast, who celebrated Mass at 6.00 p.m. and gave the Blessing of the Sick to all present. Thanks also to the children from Drimnacrosh National School, who, with their teachers and parents sang carols after Mass. As usual the meal was delicious and the music was great and Santa and the Lord Mayor came in with gifts for all the guests.

The Lord Mayor, Thomas Mc Dyer, switched on the Glenties Christmas Lights last Friday night at 8.00p.m. Santa was in town too and ‘The Chancers’ provided the music. It was a lovely night and a big crowd gathered for the occasion. Our thanks are due to the Glenties Traders Association and all the workers who put up the lights, which really make such a difference to the town.

The death took place on Thursday 14th November 2002 in the Mater Hospital, Dublin of Frankie Kennedy, Kilraine, Glenties. His remains were brought to his home on Friday evening and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Sunday morning. Fr. Patrick Prendergast celebrated Requiem Mass. Burial took place in Kilraine Graveyard. He is survived by his wife, May, son, Joseph, Kilraine, daughters, Marie, Carmel, Margaret, Ashbourne, Celine, Letterkenny, brother Kevin, Wales, sister, Dolly, Manchester, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, to whom sincere sympathy is extended. His brothers, John and Brian and sisters, Carmel and Olive predeceased him.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives of Grace Mc Devitt, Dublin and formerly of Greenans, Glenties, who was buried in Edeninfagh Graveyard on Thursday 28th November 2002.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Rose Mc Dyre, Ard Mc Gill, Glenties on the death of her aunt, Maisie Nicholson, Narin, who died on Friday 29th November 2002, and to all the relatives and friends.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Nan Craig, Church Road and Michael Boyle, Ard Patrick, Glenties on the death of their cousin, Jimmy Boyle, Portnoo, who died on Saturday 30th November 2002 and was buried in Kilclooney on Monday and to all the relatives and friends.