On Saturday 17th September 2005 Hugh Breslin and Emily Bonner were married in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties. Fr. Pat Prendergast assisted by Fr. Adrian Gavigan officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass. Hugh is a son of Bried and the late Neil Breslin, Glen Road, Glenties and Emily is a daughter of Neily and Teresa Bonner, Ard Patrick, Glenties. Her parents gave the bride away and her sisters, Finola Quinn and Deirdre Kelly and the groom’s sister Catherine Breslin attended her. Adrian Branigan, friend of the groom was bestman and his brother, Gerry Mc Glynn and another friend, Vincent Cranley were groomsmen. Niamh Farren and Oonagh Campbell were flowergirls and Dion Bonner and Oisin Gavigan were pageboys. Readings were by Brian Mc Devitt and Maureen Mackey. Patricia Hegarty, Michael Breslin, David Molloy, Andy Mc Grath, Maria Branigan and Rachel read Prayers of the Faithful. The groom’s mother, Bried and his aunt, Maureen Lyons brought the Gifts to the Altar. Music was by members of the local folk choir with a solo from Barry Keeney. The reception was held in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties and the honeymoon was spent on a Mediterranean Cruise.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Joe Boyle, Mullanmore, Glenties, who died on Saturday 24th September in Brindley Manor Nursing Home, Convoy.

Naomh Conaill GAA Club is holding a ‘Night at the Races’ in Paddy’s Bar, Glenties on Friday 30th September at 9.00p.m. Your support would be greatly appreciated.

A public meeting will be held on Thursday 29th September in Mullanmore School at 8.00p.m. to discuss the ESB’s proposal to use the Glen of Glenties as an optional route corridor for a high voltage line from Binbane to Letterkenny and as a location for a switching station. The proposed line will consist of double wood pole structures with lattice steel towers at changes of direction. This development, while being of no direct advantage to the Glen, will constitute a serious health risk, devaluate property and clutter the Glen with additional pylons and poles with consequent damage to its natural beauty. It is important that the residents of the Glen, including the Glen Road should attend this meeting.

The past pupils of Glenties Comprehensive School will host a celebration concert ‘Thank You For The Music’ on Saturday 1st October at 8.30p.m. with Jim Rafferty as guest of honour. The music and dance will range from Traditional to Folk to Rock, with trips down memory lane to past musicals for extra flavour. All proceeds go to the Donegal Hospice and the School Building Fund. Tickets are E 10.00 (usual concessions) and are on sale from the school at 9551172. This promises to be a unique night and we hope as many past pupils as possible will be among the large attendance.

Ballet classes have resumed in the Community Centre, Glenties at 5.00 p.m. on Friday evenings. Beginners of all ages are welcome.

Friends of Letterkenny Hospital wish to thank all those who contributed at their annual Flag Day on the Harvest Fair Day. 1,400.43 Euro was raised for this worthy cause.

E.C.D.L. computer course is starting in the Community, Centre, Glenties on Wednesday 5th October from 9.30a.m. to 2.00p.m. It will continue every Wednesday. until April 2006. Fee can be paid in four payments of E 75.00 – 1st on the 5th October, 2nd on the 23rd November, 3rd on the 18th January ‘06 and 4th on the 8th March ’06. Please contact Louise Byrne on 074 9551917 to book a place, as places are limited.

An advanced E.C.D.L. course is starting in the Community Centre, Glenties on Friday 7th October from 9.30a.m. to 2.00p.m. and continuing every Friday until April 2006. For this course there are four payments of E 125.00 – 1st on the 7th October, 2nd on the 25th November, 3rd on the 20th January ’06 and 4th on the 10th March ’06. Please contact Louise Byrne on 074 9551917 to book a place, as places are limited.

The Committee of the Glenties Community Television report that a new mast and dishes, which should improve the reception in the area, have recently replaced the existing equipment. However, it is appreciated that some areas may experience difficulties and the committee is looking at ways to rectify the problems. Should people experience problems with their television stations they are asked to contact Willie Molloy at his shop in Dungloe – Tel. 074 9521918.

The 2005 GAP Challenge starts at the Comprehensive School, Glenties with the cyclists on Saturday 1st October at 11.00a.m. The Glenties, Ardara, Portnoo and Rosbeg Tourism Development Committee in conjunction with RNLI are running this event. It consists of a cycle through Ardara, Glengesh Pass, and The Tullies and on to Narin Strand. The second part of the event is a swim from Narin Strand to Portnoo Pier, then a hill sprint from Portnoo pier to Rosbeg and the final part is sea kayaking in Rosbeg for approx. 2 miles. Teams from all over Ireland will be competing in this very gruelling event. The committee hopes there will be a large crowd out on Saturday morning in Glenties to encourage the cyclists and cheer them on their way.

A Bazaar will be held in Halla Naomh Bríd Lettermacaward on Sunday 9th October at 3.00p.m. Please support, as all proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the hall.

Congratulations to Hugh Breslin, Glen Road and Emily Bonner Ard Patrick, Glenties who were married in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Saturday last.

At the Charity Book Stall on the Harvest Fair Day for Gatota School Project, Nairobi (www.gatota.org). €1,600 was collected. Thank you all for your generous support.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of John Molloy, Dublin, who died recently in Dublin. John is a son of Paddy Molloy, formerly of Tullyhoniver, Glenties.

If you are interested in having your child (5 –12 years) involved in an art and craft club, facilitated by a qualified art and design teacher, beginning on Saturday 24th September, you may contact Anne at 9551471 (after 5p.m.) to obtain further details.

Matt Mc Granaghan will give a fiddle concert accompanied by Gordon Speer on piano, this coming Saturday 24th September at the Dolmen Centre, Kilclooney. Doors will open at 8.00p.m. and the concert will commence at 8.30p.m. Tickets are €10.00 and will be on sale at the door. For ticket reservations ring the Dolmen Centre at 9545010.

Matt Mc Granaghan from Castlefin in Co. Donegal has been playing the fiddle since the age of 8. He received lessons for about a year, and from then on taught himself. Although his early musical influences were the great Irish players, Matt’s interests soon expanded to a variety of styles, including Shetland, Bluegrass and Classical and lately also Latin American and Jazz. He has performed at the Shetland Fiddle and Accordion Festival in 2002 and 2003 and has been invited back for 2005. Matt has given performances throughout Ireland as a traditional player and in the past year as well, has performed at the Harvey’s Point Summer Cabaret. In Chicago he has shared the stage with great players such as John Daly, Tommy Peoples and Dennis Cahill. In 2004 Matt formed his own 22-piece orchestra which has been receiving standing ovations wherever they performed. Matt has released two CD’s: ‘Flames before the Fire’ in 1999 which included two of his own compositions and ‘Goldfiddle’ in 2003 – which features three pieces that he composed himself. This will be a wonderful opportunity to hear Matt Mc Granaghan perform Solo with accompaniment on piano by Gordon Speer from Co. Tyrone. For anyone who appreciates an eclectic selection of music, this is an evening not to be missed! For more information see mattmcgranaghan.com, the official web site with news, reviews, agenda, photos and music.

The results of the European Entente Florale Competition 2005 were announced in the town of Gyor, Hungry on Friday evening 9th September. Our three representatives from the committee, Kieran Kennedy, Celine Carr and John Mc Swiggan who travelled to Gyor for the occasion were overjoyed when they heard that Glenties won the Silver Medal as indeed everyone at home was as well. This was a great achievement as it was our first time in the competition. Everyone made a big effort this year and great credit is due to all, especially those who did that extra bit.

On Saturday 3rd September 2005 Laurence Gallagher and Amanda Mc Daid were married in St. Patrick’s Church, Aughaclay, Malin. Laurence is a son of Eileen and the late Cormac Gallagher, Main St. Glenties and Amanda is a daughter of Danny and Marjorie Mc Daid, Glengad. Fr. Brian Brady officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass. Her father gave the bride away and her sister Danielle Mc Daid was her bridesmaid. Niall Gallagher, brother of the groom was bestman. Kerri Mc Daid, cousin of the bride was flowergirl and Caoilam Gallagher, nephew of the groom was pageboy. Readings were by Terence Sweeney and Patricia Toye. Siobhan Toye, Douglas Gallagher, Caroline Hanlon, Tony Walsh and Pat Doherty read Prayers of Faithful. Both mothers brought the Gifts to the Altar. The reception was held in the Ballyliffin Hotel and the honeymoon is being spent in Spain.

Congratulations to Raymond Brennan, Stranaglough, Glenties and Loraine Gallagher, Dungloe who got engaged recently.

Congratulations to Douglas Gallagher, Glen Road, Glenties and Danielle Mc Dyer, Annagry who got engaged recently.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Neily Boyle, Clogher, Narin, who died on Saturday 3rd September 2005 and was buried in Kilclooney after 11.00a.m. Mass on Monday5th.

Paddy Mc Gurk (Mc Gurk’s Amusements) opened the Harvest Fair Festival on Friday evening. There was a good crowd about town again this year for the Festival, especially on Sunday for the Float and Band Parade and on Monday the Harvest Fair Day. Stalls of all kinds lined the street on both sides on Monday; they were out the Mill Road, up the Glen Road, out the Station Road and down the Narin Road. There were fortune-tellers, games to play, prizes to be won and of course Mc Gurk’s Amusements and loads of other things to do. We were blessed with more favourable weather this year for the Festival and on Monday, the Harvest Fair Day we had glorious sunshine. People travel from all over the county and beyond to the Glenties Harvest Fair.

Congratulations to Emma Boyle, who was selected as the Harvest Queen 2005 at the Festival Dance in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties on Saturday night. She was representing Geraldine Boyle’s Beauty Salon. Emma is a daughter of James and Gracie Boyle, Glen Road, Glenties.

Enrolment for night classes in the Comprehensive School, Glenties takes place on Monday 19th September from 7 – 8p.m. Concessionary fee for the unwaged.
Classes are:
Beginners Computers – Monday 26th September – Fee € 80.
Beginners Conversational Irish – Monday 26th September – Fee – €35.
Interior Decorating – Monday 26th September – Fee €70.
Intermediate Computers – Tuesday 27th September – Fee – €80.
Simple and Delicious Cookery – Tuesday 27th September – Fee – €70.
Conversational French – Tuesday 27th September – Fee – €70.
Yoga – Tuesday 27th September – Fee – €70.
Advanced Tai Chi – Tuesday 27th September – Fee – €70.
Reflexology – Thursday September 29th September – Fee – €70.

Guitar and Fiddle Classes will resume in the Community Centre, Glenties at 10.30a.m. on Saturday 24th September. For further information contact Ernan O’Donnell at 074-9541037.

Craft Fair
This year, at our Glenties Harvest Fair we invite you to visit our very first Craft Fair. There you will find out a little about our Donegal craftspeople, their products and what inspires them, and perhaps you too will be inspired to visit a craft demonstration or to take a closer look at quality handmade Donegal Crafts. It is being held in the Community Centre, Glenties on Saturday 10th Sunday 11th and Monday 12th September between 12 noon and 6.00p.m. each day. Admission is free.

Among the exhibitors will be:
Grainne Breslin, Glenties: Metal Designer.
Grainne’s high quality metal designs are a statement of her individuatlty and creativity. Her work ranges from figuratine to abstract, and each piece is an original.

Anna Caples, Fintown: Handbags by Anna.
Anna combines her flair for artistic design and love of nature into woven fabric handbags. Handmade to the highest standard. A festival of colour.

Donegal Hosiery, Glenties: Socks by Martin Breslin.
Martin specialises in design and manufacturing of high quality cotton and wool socks. This core business is producing socks for the tourist market but on this occasion he will feature his own brand “Mairtín” – socks of distinction.

Fisherman Out of Ireland, Kilcar.
Fisherman Out of Ireland offers an exclusive range of beautiful lambswool, wool cashmere jumpers for ladies and gents, for the home and export market. The range includes jumpers, hats, scarves and socks.

Tom O’Brien, Leggs, Co. Fermanagh: Basket Weaver.
Tom works with reeds and rods to produce distinctive baskets and creels. He lectures traditional crafts in Limavady College and his high quality workmanship is a statement of his individuality creativity and endless enthusiasm for this dying skill. Tom will demonstrate basket weaving during the craft fair.

Michael O’Donnell, Glenties: Renowned Photographer.
Michael will show an extensive range of photographs of local scenes, occasions and characters. These will be available for purchase during the fair.

Pauline Gallagher, Glenties:
Oriflame representative. Pauline is renowned far and wide for her extensive and exclusive range of health and beauty Oriflame products. Gift boxes are available for different occasions.

Rathlin Knitwear, Kilcar: Handloomed Textiles by Donal Sweeney.
Rathlin Knitwear uses only the finest local wool, cotton and linens to produce sweaters that are unique, stylish and hard-wearing. Rathlin Knitwear can be purchased at Magees. Donegal Town, Studio Donegal, Kilcar and the Folk Village, Glencolmcille.

Filligans, Glenties: Culinary delights by Philip and Sarah Moss.
Philip and Sarah’s entire range including jams, chutneys and dressings are made with the finest ingredients and attention to detail. A must, for the discerning palette.

Gabby Crafts, Doochary: Handcrafts by Gabby.
Gabby has an exciting range of hand-made crafts, each piece is individually hand created, one off and unique. Her pieces are inspired by simplicity and nature – a joy to behold.

Kieran Gallagher, The Mines, Glenties: Artist.
Kieran works easily between a number of mediums – each piece is unique and he brings together a blend of classical and contemporary styles.

Creeslough, Macramé: Macramé products by Peggy Mc Ginley, Susie Sheridan.
Peggy and Susie work from their workshop in Creeslough and never use patterns in any of the pieces they create. They design and create hand knotted lampshades to order, and can also make head-dresses, wall hangings and other commissioned pieces.

Brenda Mc Glynn, Ardara: Fine Ceramics by Brenda.
Brenda’s work showcases ceramics and fine art to produce a high quality individual body of work. Her emphasis is on pieces that are simple, functional and a little bit different.

Hannah Mc Guinness, Glenties: Jewellery / Goldsmithing.
Hannah’s jewellery pieces range from minimalist works in sculpted Perspex with gold or silver, to more colourful and intricate creations in woven wire. She also designs work to commission and visitors are welcome to her studio.

Joe Molloy, Dowros Bay: Handmade soaps.
Joe offers an exclusive range of beautiful handcrafted soaps in a range of fragrances from lavender to the citrus family. Gift packages are available in this range.

Congratulations
Congratulations to Teresa Breslin, The Rock and Kieran Ward, Mill Road, Glenties who got engaged recently.

Congratulations to Laurence Gallagher, Main St. Glenties and Amanda Mc Daid, Glengad, Carndonagh, who were married in Glengad on Saturday last.

Well done to our senior football team who are through to the final of the county championship. It is forty years since Glenties last reached the final so let’s hope they go the whole way this time.

Notices
Glenties Mother and Toddler Group meet every Thursday in the Day Centre, Dr. Mc Closkey Crescent from 10.00a.m. until 12.30p.m. All are welcome.

The results of the Entente Florale will be announced on Friday 9th September in Gyor, Hungary and the results of the Tidy Towns Awards will be announced on Monday 12th in Dublin Castle.

Congratulations to Joe Mc Garvey, Duleek, Co. Meath, son of James and Sheila Mc Garvey, Mill Road, Glenties, who won the prestigious David Hislop Award 2005 from the British Engineering Institute for Research, completed for his doctorate. Joe is an engineer with Meath Co. Council and was recently appointed Area Engineer responsible for the Dunshaughlin, Ashbourne and Dunboyne areas of Co. Meath. He is married to Marie and has three children.

Congratulations to Patricia and Dermot Hegarty, Station Road, Glenties on the birth in Letterkenny Hospital on Thursday 25th August 2005 of their first child, a baby girl (Erica).

On Saturday 30th July 2005 Lisa Boyle and Richard Love were married in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties. Lisa is a daughter of Michael and Ann Boyle, Ard Patrick, Glenties and Richard is a son of Tommy and the late Betty Love Donegal Town. Fr. Nigel Ó Gallachóir assisted by Rev. Fox, Donegal Town officiated. Her father gave the bride away and her bridesmaids were her friends, Laura Boyle and Deborah Joyce and Sharon Love, sister of the groom. Thomas Love, brother of the groom was bestman. Terence Love, cousin of the groom and Michael Boyle, brother of the bride were groomsmen. Michaela and Neil Francis Boyle, niece and nephew of the bride were flowergirl and pageboy. Readings were by Ann Buchanan, sister of the bride and Elizabeth Love, sister of the groom. Maria Molloy, sister of the bride, Aoife Buchanan, niece of the bride, Caroline Eallay, cousin of the bride, Selena Love, cousin of the groom and Grainne Boyle, sister-in-law of the bride read Prayers of the Faithful. Music and singing was by Siobhan Mc Groarty and Chris Cassidy. The reception was held in The Blue Haven and the honeymoon was spent in Florida.

A Dance Workshop Weekend takes place in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties from Friday 9th until Sunday 11th September. It starts with a Barn Dance on Friday night at 10.00p.m. Music is by Country Traditions. Admission is E7.00. Light refreshments will be served. On Saturday 10th there will be Sets / Céilí Workshops with Clement Gallagher and Connie Mc Kelvey from 10.30a.m. – 1.00p.m. and from 2.00p.m. – 5.00p.m. On Saturday night there is a Céilí / Sets Dance from 9.30p.m. – 12.30a.m.with music by Art Mc Nally & The Gallagher Sisters. Admission is E7.00 with light refreshments served. A 2–Hand Dance Workshop will take place on Sunday from 11.00a.m. – 1.00p.m. Workshop admission is E.5.00 per session. The Full Weekend ticket is E25.00. To round the weekend off there will be a Barn Dance on Sunday 11th from 4.00p.m. – 6.00p.m. Music is by Jimmy and Peter Campbell and admission is E5.00. For further information contact Clement Gallagher at 074-9737142 or Connie Mc Kelvey at 074-9546213.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Rosaleen Mc Elhinney, Station Road and James Gallagher, Ard Patrick, Glenties on the death recently of their aunt, Teresa Gallagher, Shanahan, Ardara and to all the relatives and friends.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Tim Cranley and family, Mill Road, Glenties on the recent death of Tim’s mother, Philomena Cranley, Tipperary and to all the relatives and friends.

We welcome Fr. Paul Gallagher as our new Curate and hope he will be very happy among us and we wish Fr. Nigel contentment and happiness in Dungloe.