The death took place in Letterkenny Hospital on Monday 20th October 2003 of John Connaghan Lacklea, Glenties. His remains were brought to his home later that day and to the Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh on Wednesday morning. Fr. Nigel Ó Gallachóir, C.C. Glenties assisted by Fr. Denis Quinn, P.P. Falcarragh and Fr. Kevin Gillespie, C.C. Fintown celebrated Requiem Mass. Readings were by Ann and Mary Brown, granddaughters of the deceased. Burial took place in Edeninfagh Graveyard. John is survived by his wife Kathleen, son, Jimmy and daughter, Mary Kate, brother, Peter, sister, Annie, grandchildren, son-in-law, nephew, other relatives and friends, to whom sincere sympathy is extended. Two brothers, Charlie and Hughie and one sister, Bridget predeceased him.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Dermot Mc Hugh, Tullyhoniver and Eileen Gallagher, The Mines, on the death of their mother Peggy Mc Hugh, Frosses, which took place in Sligo Hospital on Sunday 19th October 2003.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Dinny Mc Ginty Millside, Fintown, who died in Letterkenny Hospital on Saturday 25th October 2003 and was buried in Fintown Graveyard after Requiem Mass on Monday.

Annie Donoghue, Coothhill, Co. Cavan died on Monday 20th October 2003 and burial took place on Wednesday. Annie, nee Gallagher from Greenans, Glenties was a teacher and taught Archbishop Sean Brady at National School. Two sons and one daughter, a brother and sister, Peter Gallagher and Cassie Boyle in Scotland and another sister Mary Doherty in Ramelton survive her. Her husband Hugh, two brothers, Eddie and Danny and three sisters, Grace, Bridget and Cassie predeceased her. Sincere sympathy is extended to all her relatives and friends. Her sons, Donal and Bernard were well known Gaelic footballers and played for Cavan and for Ulster.

Congratulations to Derek Gillespie, Braade, Kincasslagh, who recently graduated from the University of Limerick with first class honours in his Bachelor of Engineering-Electronic degree. Derek is a son of Tony and Maureen Gillespie, Braade, Kincasslagh. Maureen (nee Mc Guigan) is from Ardconnell, Glenties).

Congratulations to Lucille Ward, Buncrubog, Glenties and John Kelly, Monaghan, who were married in Glenfin on Saturday last.

Congratulations to Emer and Poggy O’ Donnell, Mill Road, Glenties on the birth recently of their fourth child, a baby sister for Ronan, Ailbhe and Mark.

Congratulations to Evelyn Ward, who recently qualified as a doctor. Evelyn is a daughter of Michael and Mary Ward, Straboy, Glenties.

The death took place on Wednesday 15th October 2003 in Killybegs Hospital of Mary Mc Hugh, (nee Toland) Dr. Mc Closkey Crescent, Glenties and formerly of Glen Road, Glenties. Her remains were brought to her home on Thursday and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Friday morning. Fr. Patrick Prendergast celebrated Requiem Mass. Readings were by Marie Watters and Sheila Gillespie. Music was by Sr. Immaculata on the organ. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. Mary is survived by two sisters, Bella, Ard Mc Gill, Glenties and Sarah in Mayo, two nieces in Scotland, other relatives and many friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended. Her husband John predeceased her in 1991. Three brothers, Joe, James and Danny also predeceased her.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the wife of Eugene Boyle, Ballybofey (formerly of Station Road, Glenties), who died at his home on Saturday 18th October 2003, and to his sister, Annie O’Donnell, Meenadina, Glenties, to his cousins and all his relatives and friends.

Congratulations to Naomh Conaill Minor Team who won the county final on Sunday in Ballybofey.
There was a big crowd to greet them when they arrived back in town and they got a great reception. Well done lads. We are very proud of you.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Joe Mc Cole, Luton, England and his family on the death recently of his wife, Nuala. Sympathy also to all the relatives and friends. Joe is a son of the late Joe and Mary Mc Cole, Glen Road, Glenties.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Martin Joyce, Ard Mc Gill, Glenties on the death last week of his sister, Margaret Salmon, Galway and to all the relatives and friends.

The death took place in Letterkenny Hospital on Thursday 9th October 2003 of Bridie Molloy, Drimnacrosh, Glenties. Her remains were brought to her home later that day and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Saturday morning. Fr. Patrick Prendergast assisted by Fr. Adrian Gavigan celebrated Requiem Mass. Readings were by Bridie’s grandchildren, Elaine and Mike O’ Malley. Laura O’ Malley, Shane and Gerard Molloy, grandchildren, Shauna and Patrick Gallagher, grandniece and grandnephew read Prayers of the Faithful. Ken and Maureen Keeney brought the Gifts to the Altar. Music and singing was by Cliona Heena. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. Bridie is survived by three sons, Cathal, Dublin, Sean and Seamus, Drimnacrosh, one daughter, Evelyn O’ Malley, Letterkenny, one sister, Monica Kennedy, Narin Road, Glenties, three brothers, John Gallagher, Ardun, Glenties, James and Paddy, U.S.A., grandchildren, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, to whom sincere sympathy is extended. Her husband, Sonny predeceased her in 1996. Two sisters, Molly and Rosie also predeceased her.

Donegal G.A.P. (Glenties, Ardara, Portnoo) Tourism are holding a Halloween Carnival on the Bank Holiday weekend 24th to 26th October. It starts off with Halloween Story Telling by Scallywags, for National School Children in the Methodist Hall in Ardara on Friday 24th October from 6.00 to 9.00 p.m. There will also be Games and Face Painting. Admission is Free. On Saturday 25th there will be a Fireworks Extravaganza for all the family on Narin Beach at 9.00p.m. Again admission is Free. Then on Sunday 26th the Annual Halloween Fancy Dress Ball, the event you have all been waiting for, will take place in the Limelight, Glenties at 10.00p.m. for the over 18s and all ages upwards.

On Friday 26th September 2003 Carolyn Mc Loone and Kieran Gallagher were married in St. Conal’s Church, Kilclooney. Fr. Bernard Wilson, a friend of the couple, from Manchester assisted by Fr. Philip Daly, Kilclooney, officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass. Carolyn is a daughter of Padraig and Eileen Mc Loone, Straboy, Glenties and Kieran is a son of Etta and the late Mickey Gallagher, Narin. Her father gave the bride away and her cousin, Sharon Shelton and the groom’s sister Geraldine attended her. Willie Molloy a friend of the groom was bestman and his brother Michael Gallagher was groomsman. Carolyn’s niece and nephew, Shana and Logan Quinn were flowergirl and pageboy. Readings were by the bride’s aunt and godmother Bried White and the groom’s brother, Michael. Cheryl Quinn, sister of the bride, Ann Jacob, sister of the groom, Wayne Griffin, Veronica Laughlin, cousins of the bride, Lisa Loughrey, niece of the groom and a friend, Michael Keon, read Prayers of the Faithful. The groom’s sister, Margaret and the bride’s mother, Eileen brought the Gifts to the Atlar. The reception was held in the Lake House Hotel, Clooney, Portnoo and the honeymoon was spent in the U.S.A.

Francis Houston and Susie Shovelin were married in St. Conal’s Church, Kilclooney on Saturday 27th September 2003. A friend of the bride’s family, Fr. Martin assisted by Fr. Daly, Kilclooney officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass. Francis is a son of Francie and Josie Houston, The Rock, Glenties and Susie is a daughter of Margaret and the late Packie Shovelin, Ballykilduff, Portnoo. Her brothers, Pat and Gavin Shovelin gave the bride away and her friend, Helen Mc Devitt was her bridesmaid. Sean Houston, brother of the groom was bestman. Readings were by Rosaleen Devally, sister of the groom and Michael Shovelin, brother of the bride. Breidin Keeney, Kathleen Corduff, Josephine Sutton, sisters of the groom, Mark and Pauric Meehan, cousins of the bride read Prayers of the Faithful. Mary Cunningham, sister of the groom and Margaret Shovelin, mother of the bride brought the Gifts to the Altar. Music and singing was by Thomas Donoghue, Siobhan Mc Elhinney and Amanda Mc Guigan. The reception was held in the Highland’s Hotel, Glenties and the honeymoon was spent in Lanzarote.

Congratulations to the Donegal Ladies on their success in the All Ireland Final in Croke Park on Sunday and special congratulations to local girl Aoife Mc Donnell from Glen Road, Glenties, who was part of the winning team. Aoife is a daughter of Teresa and Frank Mc Donnell and a granddaughter of Teresa and the late Columba Gallagher, Glen Road, Glenties.

Congratulations to Hugo Doherty, Station Road, Glenties and Sean Connaughton, The Rock, Glenties on their promotion to Station Officer and Sub Station Officer with the Glenties Fire Brigade.

Congratulations and best wishes to Helen Flannery, Ardun, Glenties and Andy Malone, Letterkenny who got engaged recently.

Congratulations and best wishes to Caroline Mc Loone, Straboy, Glenties and Kieran Gallagher, Narin who were married in St. Conal’s Church, Kilclooney on Friday last.

Congratulations and best wishes to Francis Houston, Glenties and Susie Shovlin, Ballykilduff, who were married in St. Conal’s Church, Kilclooney on Saturday last.

Congratulations to Austin Byrne, who recently qualified as a doctor. Austin is a son of Maeve and Paddy Byrne, Dublin and a grandson of Mary and the late Packie Phelan, Main Street, Glenties.

Congratulations to Barbara and Pat Boyle, Glen Road, Glenties, who were twenty-five years married on 29th September.

Turloch Dooley and Monica Quintero Martinez were married in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Friday 19th September. Turloch is a son of Tony and Lena Dooley, The Rock,Glenties and Monica is a daughter of Maria de Angeles Quintero and Nerio Quintero, Spain. Bruno Cuollo gave the bride away and her sister, Graciela and the groom’s sisters, Maria and Charlotte attended her. Anton Dooley, brother of the groom was bestman and his friends, Niall Coughlan and Bryan Russell were groomsmen. Christian Dooley was a pageboy. Readings were by a friend, Kevin O’ Rourke and Joseph Keegan, brother-in-law of the groom. Mary Mc Carthy, Deirdre Keegan, Richard Quigley, Manuela Mendoza, Michelle Coughlan and Tony Dooley read Prayers of the Faithful. Both mothers brought the Gifts to the Altar. The reception was held in the Lake House Hotel, Clooney, Portnoo and the honeymoon is being spent in Mauritius.

Requiem Mass for Louis Walsh, Ballybofey and formerly of Glenties, who died on Wednesday 17th September 2003 in Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy was concelebrated on Friday 19th in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties by Fr. Patrick Prendergast, Fr. Michael Sweeney, Fr. Padraig Molloy and Fr. John Joe Duffy. Readings were by his son, Dick and nephew, Louis B. Walsh. His daughter, Una, grandchildren, Maeve and Cian O’Donnell and daughter-in-law Monica Walsh read Prayers of the Faithful. Music and singing was by the Laughlin sisters. Burial took place in the New Graveyard, Glenties. Louis is survived by his daughters, Máire and Una, sons, Dick and Louis, sisters, Sheila and Eilis, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, to whom sincere sympathy is extended. His wife Rita, (nee Mc Namee) a native of Derries, Glenties predeceased him in 1998 and his brother, Brian and sisters, Una, Máire and Mairead also predeceased him.