The death took place in St. Luke’s Hospital, Dublin on Saturday 4th March 2006 of Nancy Mc Loone, (nee Bonner) Narin Road, Glenties. Her remains were brought to her home on Sunday evening and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Tuesday. Fr. John Mc Loone P.P. Frosses, Monsignor Dan Mc Dyre, Fr. Willie Mc Menamin, Drumoghill, Fr. Martin Collum C.C. Mountcharles, Fr. Paul Gallagher C.C. Glenties, Fr. Nigel Ó Gallachóir C.C. Dungloe and Fr. Adrian Gavigan Chaplain Letterkenny Hospital concelebrated Requiem Mass at 11.00a.m. Readings were by Sr. Anne Mc Loone and Brian Mc Devitt, Nancy’s sister-in-law and brother- in-law. Her nieces and nephew, Finola Quinn, Mary O’Brien, Anne Mc Bride and John Campbell read Prayers of the Faithful. Jackie Mc Grath, Colleen Mc Dyre, Aaron Thompson, Carina Ward, Emily Breslin, Oonagh Campbell, Jimmy Mc Kelvey, Brian Carr, her granddaughter Caoimhe, her sisters Angela, Kathleen and Bried and her brother Neily brought the Gifts to the Altar. Her daughter Anne read a Reflection after Communion. Music and singing was by Pat and John F. O’ Donnell, Denise Boyle and Sinead Finn. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. She is survived by her husband, Michael, son, Joseph, daughters Anne, Martina and Mary, sisters, Angela, Kathleen, Bried, brother Neily, grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends, to whom sincere sympathy is extended. Nancy was a great G.A.A. supporter and the local club formed a Guard of Honour from the Church Car Park to her home on Sunday evening and again on Tuesday from her home to the Church and from the Church to the Graveyard. President of the Club, Jimmy Mc Kelvey, gave an oration at the graveside. People also lined the street on both sides as the cortege passed and a large number of Glenties people living in Dublin were at St. Luke’s Hospital for the removal of her remains.

Nancy served as postmistress in the town from 1969 until she retired because of her illness about a year ago. She was a very popular member of the community, was always very helpful, often above and beyond the call of duty, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Teresa Mc Nelis, Narin Road, Glenties, who died on Thursday last.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Rosha Gallagher, Station Road, Glenties on the death recently of her sister Teresa Mc Laughlin in Scotland.

Sincere sympathy is extended to John Mc Dyre, Maas, Glenties on the death of his sister Mary B. Hughes, which took place recently in Coalisland.

The death took place suddenly at his home of John Byrne, Maas, Glenties on Sunday 5th March 2006. His remains were brought to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Tuesday afternoon. Fr. Pat Prendergast P.P. Glenties celebrated Requiem Mass at 1.00p.m. Burial took place afterwards in the New Graveyard. John is survived by his brothers, Packie, James and Leo and sisters, Mary, Maas, Glenties, Nora Murphy, Donegal Town, Michael and Danny and sister, Annie Gallagher, England and brother, Manny in the U.S.A. His brothers Charlie and Josie predeceased him some years ago.

Congratulations to Anne Edel and Pat Ward, Derries, Glenties on the birth in Letterkenny Hospital recently of their third child, a baby brother (Tiarnán) for Laoise and Dearbla.

A planning application has now been submitted to the Donegal County Council for a Sports Facility at Scoil Mhuire, Glenties. The project is Ionad Pobail agus Spoirt Naomh Mhuire, Na Gleanntaí. Everyone in the community is thanked for their continued support.

Applications have to be in by 16th March for the intensive 4-day swimming course being held in Letterkenny pool from Monday 10th April until Thursday 13th April. Contact Bernie at 086 1005465 to book your child’s place.

As you are probably aware a number of car thefts have occurred in the Glenties and Fintown areas over the past few weeks. The majority of these crimes have occurred in car parks or areas where large numbers of people congregate, for example, attending Mass, Funerals, Football Matches etc. This type of crime is very much preventable, in that, if there is nothing left on the seat of the car, then the temptation is removed. We advise the public to exercise care when locking their cars, to ensure that nothing of value is left in view. Valuable items can be locked away in the boot or in the glove compartment.

Rainbows – a support programme for children and young people who are experiencing grief, starts in Glenties on Wednesday 15th March in The Day Centre, Dr. Mc Closkey Crescent. Primary school children work from 6.45p.m. – 7.30p.m. and Teens from 8.00p.m. – 9.15p.m.Trained facilitators will be there to support each group. If you need further details contact Mary at 9546213 or Helen at 9551125.

The death took place in Letterkenny Hospital on Wednesday 1st March 2006 of Dr. Malachy Mc Closkey, Glenties. His remains were brought to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Thursday afternoon. Fr. Pat Prendergast P.P. Glenties assisted by Fr. John Mc Loone P.P. Frosses and Fr. Adrian Gavigan Chaplain, Letterkenny Hospital concelebrated Requiem Mass. Readings were by his grandson, Alan Stewart and granddaughter, Emily Stewart. Music and singing was by Sinead Rafferty, Teresa Mc Mullin on the organ and Vincent and Peter Campbell on the violin. His daughter Claire sang a Reflection after Communion. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. Sincere sympathy is extended to his son, Malachy and his wife, Margo, Glenties, daughter Claire and her husband Michael Stewart, Donegal, grandchildren Alan, Tara and Emily Stewart, Paul and Mark Mc Closkey his six great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. His first wife Patsy predeceased him in 1960 and his second wife Anne in 1997. He celebrated his 90th Birthday last November. Dr. Mc Closkey served the community in Glenties and surrounding areas for forty-one years from 1944 until he retired in 1985. He took an interest in every aspect of community life and was on various committees. He was instrumental in getting the sheltered housing in the town, a fact that was marked by the estate – Dr. Mc Closkey Crescent – being named after him. A founder member of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann in Donegal he had a great love for traditional music especially the fiddle, which on occasion he played himself. He was president of The Patrick MacGill Summer School.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Nancy Mc Loone, Narin Road, Glenties, who died in St. Luke’s Hospital, Dublin on Saturday evening.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the sisters, brothers, relatives and friends of John Byrne, Maas, Glenties who died at his home on Sunday morning.

An intensive 4-day swimming course will be held from Monday 10th April until Thursday 13th April (during Easter break) in Letterkenny Pool. This is an excellent way of improving your child’s swimming. The cost is 25 Euro per child. Places are limited. A bus will leave Ardara Community Centre at 9.45 a.m. and Glenties Comprehensive School Top Gate at 10.00a.m. – Returning to Glenties 1.00 – 1.15p.m. Approx. and Ardara 1.15 – 1.30p.m. Approx. Contact Bernie on 086-1005465 before March 16th to book your child’s place.

“Donegal Hospice” Sympathy Cards are now available in The Paper Stop, Glenties. Cards are sponsored and shops provide this service free of charge, so all proceeds go to the Donegal Hospice. Ask for cards at counter.

Congratulations to Richard Mc Cafferty, Glen Road, Glenties who was among the winners of the Donegal County Council / Rehab ‘People of the Year’ Awards for 2005. Richard has an exceptional record of voluntary community work over many years, which has been of enormous benefit to the local community. He was Co-founder of the Community Centre Committee, Glenties Development Association, Glenties Piped TV Co-op, Glenties TV Channel and Glenties Tidy Towns Committee. He was involved with Glenties Drama Group and in setting up the MacGill Summer School and has also contributed to the cultural, social and sporting activities of the Glenties Comprehensive School, where he taught for over 30 years.

Naomh Conaill GAA Club is holding a fundraising dance in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties on St. Patrick’s night to raise money for two Defibrillators for the Glenties area. The cost of buying the Defibrillators is E 5,000. Tickets for the dance will be on sale around the town and are €10 each. Please support this very worthy cause, as you never know when you might need the use of a Defibrillator and it could save your life.