Mass will be celebrated in the New Graveyard, Glenties on Sunday 17^th July and in Edeninfagh Graveyard on Sunday 7^th August.

The 25^th annual Patrick MacGill Summer School takes place this year from 17^th July until 22^nd July.

The death took place peacefully at her home of Anna Mc Dougall, Ardconnell, Glenties on Thursday 23^rd June 2005. Her remains were brought to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Saturday 25^th. Fr. Patrick Prendergast P.P. celebrated Requiem Mass. Readings were by her son John and her niece Nora Mc Swiggan. Prayers of the Faithful were read by granddaughters, Eileen, Lisa, Lynn and Catherine Mc Nelis and the Gifts were brought to the Altar by her granddaughters Julie Darnell, Anna Lassus and great-granddaughters Erin Marie and Kelly Darnell. Music and singing was by Pat and John Francis O’ Donnell. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. Anna is survived by her daughters Nora Lassus, Mill Road, Glenties and Ann Mc Nelis, Ardara, son John, Scotland, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended. Her husband Michael died in 1966 and her sister Mary Kate Mc Swiggan died in 2000. Anna celebrated her 90^th Birthday in January of this year.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Vincent Reilly, Dublin who died suddenly last week at his home. Vincent was the husband of Marina (nee Sweeney) formerly of Letterilly, Glenties and son-in-law of Bridget and the late Packie Sweeney.

A tragic car accident occurred at Maas, Glenties in the early hours of Sunday morning. One young girl from Donegal Town died as a result of the accident and three others were injured. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of the girl and our prayers and good wishes for a speedy recovery go out to those who were injured.

The Entente Florale committee will be hosting a welcome dinner for the international adjudicators on 20^th July in the Highlands Hotel at 7.30p.m. Tickets are available from Rosemary Ward at 087 9692076 or Sinead Boyle, Highlands Hotel at 9551111. Tickets are priced at €25 including wine. Places are limited so book early and avoid disappointment. Everyone is welcome.

Congratulations to Helena and Tony Dooley, The Rock, Glenties on the arrival of two new grandchildren, Harry, a son for Deirdre and Joseph Keegan on 27^th May ’05 and Daniel Jack, a son for Marin and Richie Quigley on 3^rd June ’05.

Marcus Flannery and Annette Dunphy were married in Lettercram Church, Pettigo on Friday 27^th May 2005. Fr. Mohan officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass. Marcus is a son of Margaret Flannery, Straboy, Glenties and Annette is a daughter of Annette Dunphy, Donegal Town. Her brother gave the bride away and her sister Edel Dunphy was her bridesmaid. Joseph Flannery, brother of the groom was bestman. Readings were by Jane Flannery, sister of the groom and Seamus Dunphy, brother of the bride. The reception was held in Woodhill House, Ardara and the honeymoon was spent in France.

At a special Pioneer Mass of Thanksgiving in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties Fr. Nigel Ó Gallachóir presented Pins and Certificates to the following members – Bernie Mc Loone, Main Street, Nora Hamill, Mullinamina and Beesie Rodgers, Derries received Gold Pins. Mary Pike (nee Boyce) England, (formerly Mullinamina), Nancy Mc Loone, Narin Road, Willie Mc Nelis, Narin Road, Glenties and Josephine Duffy, Lettermacaward, were also recipients but were unable to attend. Angela Greenwood, Mullinamina accepted on behalf of her sister Mary Pike and Caoimhe Griffin accepted on behalf of her grandmother, Nancy Mc Loone. Silver Pins were presented to Annie O’ Dwyer, Ard Mc Gill and Kathleen Boyle, Glen Road, Glenties.

The 11.00a.m. Mass next Sunday 19^th June will be celebrated as the ‘Children’s End of School Year Mass.’ The Theme of the Mass will be “Courage – Do Not Be Afraid”.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Maurice Mc Devitt, Ballinamore, Fintown, who died in Letterkenny Hospital and was buried in Fintown last week.

The Raphoe Singles Competition was the last Bowling Tournament of the season. Among the winners were local men, Fr. Adrian Gavigan, Pat Walsh and Christy Hegarty. Pat Walsh was a semi-finalist and Christy Hegarty was the over all winner of the competition.

Denise Boyle and Rosa Flannery are running a Variety Concert in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties on Friday 17^th June at 8.30p.m. It will be followed by an old time dance. All proceeds will go to the Zambian Orphanage Appeal. Donations will be gratefully accepted.

Enrolment for the new school year in Edeninfagh School takes place on Friday 17^th June from 2.00p.m.until 3.00p.m.

The 11.00a.m. Mass on Sunday 19^th June will be celebrated as the ‘Children’s End of School Year Mass.’ The Theme of the Mass will be “Courage – Do Not Be Afraid”.

The death took place in Killybegs Hospital, on Friday 27^th May 2005 of John Joe Mc Gettigan, Tullyhoniver, Glenties. His remains were brought home on Saturday and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Monday morning. Fr. Nigel Ó Gallachóir C.C. Glenties celebrated Requiem Mass. Readings were by John Joe’s niece, Mary Mc Gettigan and nephew, John Carr. Grandnieces and grandnephews Cathy, Geraldine, Stephen, Donna, Amy and Alan Mc Gettigan, and nephew, Gerry Mc Cole, read Prayers of the Faithful. The Gifts were brought to the Altar by deceased’s nephews, Josie, Pat, Michael and Brendan Mc Gettigan. Music was by Sr. Immaculata on the organ. Burial took place in Kilraine Graveyard. John Joe is survived by one sister, Hannah Carr, Inver, nieces, nephews, in the Mc Gettigan, Mc Cole and Carr families, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended.

On Friday 27^th May 2005 Martina Campbell and Michael O’ Connell were married in the Friary at Ards, Creeslough. Fr. Fidelis (uncle of the groom) assisted by Fr. Joseph Briody, Creeslough officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass. Martina is a daughter of Frankie and Nora Campbell, Glen Road, Glenties and Michael is a son of Clare and the late Paddy O’ Connell, Dublin. Her father gave the bride away and her sister Elaine was her bridesmaid. The groom’s brother Eoin was bestman. Emer Campbell, niece of the bride and Tara O’Connell, niece of the groom were flowergirls. Readings were by the bride’s cousin, Laura Mc Gill, and her brother, Brian Campbell. Ann Mc Gill, Daniel Mc Gill, aunt and cousin of the bride, Eoin Ryan, friend, Sandra O’Connell, Paul O’ Connell, sister-in-law and brother of the groom read Prayers of the Faithful. Both mothers brought the Gifts to the Altar. The reception was held in The Mill Restaurant, Dunfanaghy and the honeymoon is being spent in Malaysia.

Congratulations to Marcus Flannery, Straboy, Glenties and Annette Dunphy, Donegal Town, who were married in Pettigo on Friday 27^th May 2005

Congratulations to Sandra and Derek Byrne, Lucan, on the birth recently of their first child, a baby boy (Daniel). Derek is a son of Gerry and Breid Byrne, Ard Patrick, Glenties and Sandra is a sister of Mrs. Fiona Boyle, Main Street, Glenties.

Congratulations to Rosaleen and Mark Mc Devitt, The Rock, Glenties on the birth recently of their fifth child, a baby brother for Shane, Danielle, Natalie and Emily.

Derek Ward and Marita Mc Loone were married in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Saturday 21^st May 2005. Fr. Nigel Ó Gallachóir C.C. Glenties officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass. Derek is a son of Liam and Eithne Ward, Mullantyboyle, Glenties and Marita is a daughter of Padraig and Eileen Mc Loone, Straboy, Glenties. Her father gave the bride away and her sister Cheryl Quinn and her friend Jackie Dean attended her. John Ward, brother of the groom was bestman and Shane Mc Loone; brother of the bride was groomsman. Shana Quinn and Caitlin Ward were flowergirls and Logan Quinn was pageboy. Readings were by Sharon Shelton, cousin of the bride and Fiona Glennister, cousin of the groom. Aisling Bonner, Michael Bonner, Bridget Whyte, Patsy O’Connor and Caroline Mc Dermott read Prayers of the Faithful. Both mothers brought the Gifts to the Altar. The reception was held in the Mill Park Hotel, Donegal Town and the honeymoon was spent in Cyprus. Music and singing was by Deirdre Mooney.

Congratulations to Martina Campbell, Glen Road, Glenties and Michael O’ Connell, Dublin who were married in Ards Friary, Creeslough on Saturday last.

Congratulations to Paul Quinn and Áine Mc Monagle who received their First Holy Communion in the Church of the Holy Family, Edeninfagh on Sunday 15^th May 2005.

Ard Patrick Golden Jubilee weekend gets under way on Friday evening 3^rd May with Mass on the Green at 8.30p.m. followed by refreshments. It will be fun and games, music and ‘sing songs’ sports and novelty events for all the family so come along and join in the fun. A DVD on Ard Patrick will be shown over the weekend.

The death took place at his home on Sunday 22^nd May2005 of Charlie Ward, Buncrubog, Glenties. His remains were brought to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Tuesday morning. Fr. Nigel Ó Gallachóir C.C. Glenties celebrated Requiem Mass. Readings were by Charlie’s grandniece, Margaret Curton and his Godchild, Maeve O’ Donnell. Grandsons, Adam Langan and Ryan Ward and Godchildren, Vincent Reilly, Geraldine Orr, Kathleen Gallagher and Bernadette Homes read Prayers of the Faithful. His five daughters, Maeve, Miriam, Rose, Lucille and Corinna brought the Gifts to the Altar. Singing was by neighbour; Nora Gallagher accompanied by Sr. Immaculata on the organ. Burial took place afterwards in the New Graveyard. Charlie is survived by his wife Kathleen, daughters, Maeve, Miriam, Rose, Lucille and Corinna, sons Pat and Liam, sisters, Madge Reilly, Buncrubog, Rose Homes, London, Christine Kay, Coventry, eleven grandchildren, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended. His brother Peter predeceased him in September of last year.

Sincere sympathy is extended to John Hegarty, Meenalargan, Glenties and to all the relatives and friends on the death of John’s sister Mary Mohan, (formerly Meenawania, Glenties), which took place recently in Glasgow.Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of John Joe Mc Gettigan, Tullyhoniver, Glenties who died on Friday last.

Well done and welcome home to Brendan Mc Dyer, Main St. Glenties who completed his 800k walk in aid of Scoil Mhuire New Gym Building fund and arrived home on Friday evening after 5 weeks on the road.