Congratulations to Teresa and John Gallagher, Meenahalla, Glenties on the birth recently in LetterkennyHospital of their first child, a baby girl, Ellie May.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Johnny Rodgers and family, Derries, Glenties on the death recently of Johnny’s brother Philip in London.

On Saturday 21st July 2007 Janet O’ Donnell and Felix Melly were married in St.Connell’s Church, Glenties.  Fr. Pat Prendergast assisted by Fr. Eddie Gallagher officiated and concelebrated Nuptial Mass.  Janet is a daughter of Jimmy and Mary O’Donnell, Mullantyboyle, Glenties and Felix is a son of Jamsie and Bríd Melly, Lettermacaward.  Her father gave the bride away and her sisters, Breda and Noelle O’ Donnell, the groom’s sister, Sinead Melly and a friend, Catherine Mc Loone attended her.  Trevor Melly, brother of the groom was bestman.  Another brother, Barry and two friends, Nicholas Gallagher and Michael Bonner were groomsmen.  Erin Melly, Godchild of the groom was a flowergirl and Shane Mc Devitt, Godchild of the bride was a pageboy.  Readings were by Diane Melly, sister of the groom and Rosaleen Mc Devitt, sister of the bride.  Danielle Mc Devitt, Jordan O’ Donnell, Ethan O’ Donnell and Chloe Doherty read Prayers of the Faithful.  The mothers of the bride and groom brought the Gifts to the Altar.  Music and singing was by Eileen, Jenifer and Jody Laughlin.  Kieran Kennedy played the bagpipes as the couple were leaving the Church.  The reception was held in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties and the honeymoon is being spent in Lanzarote. 

The Annual Church Gate Collection for the Donegal Leprosy Fund, in aid of Foreign Missions, will be taken up before all the Masses next weekend. Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th August.  The collection will be given directly to Donegal Nuns and Priests working in Third World Countries to aid of this most worthwhile cause.

A Community Employment Scheme will be starting shortly in the Glenties area.  Fás eligibility rules apply.  For further information ring 086 3961533.

Places are available for Full – Time Traineeship Courses in Beauty Therapy and Childcare, which will be starting in September 2007.  For further details contact FÁS at 9560500.

The death took place in the Donegal Hospice in Letterkenny on Wednesday 11th July 2007 of Frankie Mc Hugh, Ardconnell, Glenties.  His remains were brought home later that day and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Friday morning.  Fr. Pat Prendergast assisted by Fr. Denis Quinn and Fr. Adrian Gavigan concelebrated RequiemMass.  Readings were by Frankie’s niece, Dolores Mulvey.  Nieces, Yvonne Watters, Emer Mc Connell, Teresa Booth and daughter-in-law, Niamh Nic Carthaigh Mc Hugh read Prayers of the Faithful.  Music was by friend of the family, Francis Kelleher on the organ.  Burial took place in the New Graveyard.  Frankie is survived by his wife Mary, daughter, Geraldine, sons, Patsy and Jim, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, to whom sincere sympathy is extended.  He was the last surviving member of the family of Patrick and Catherine Mc Hugh, Clooney, Portnoo.  Four brothers, Michael, Jim, Patrick Joseph and Danny and one sister, Bridie predeceased him.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Bid Fletcher and family, Ard Patrick, Glenties on the death on Sunday 22nd July 2007 of Bid’s brother, Shaun Friel, Buncrana.

Literary Award Winners at the 2007 Patrick MacGill Summer School in Glenties were – Stories – Junior Infants – 3rd “The Swamp Monster” by Nathan Mc Dyer, St. Riaghan’s N.S. Drimnacrosh, Glenties.  2nd “A Busy Hamster’s Day” by Leah Mc Innes, St. Riaghan’s N.S.  1st “Fairyworld” by Meallagh Kelly, St. Mary’s N.S. Ardara. 

Stories – Senior Infants – Highly Commended – “The Monster” by Kieran Furey, St. Riaghan’s N.S.  3rd – “The Magic Dolphin” by Erin Gallagher, St. Mary’s N.S. Ardara.  2nd – “Underwater” by Manus Mc Dyer, St. Riaghan’s N.S.  1st “The King Spider” by Ellie Mc Innes, St. Riaghan’s N.S. Glenties. 

Stories – First Class – 3rd – “The Three Wishes” by Zacchary Gillespie, St. Riaghan’s N.S.  2nd – “My Adventure Holiday” by Hannah Sweeney, St. Mary’s N.S. Ardara.  1st – “My Rocket” by Niall Mc Crossan, St. Conal’s N.S. Narin.

Stories – Second Class – Highly Commended – “A Big Hairy Monster” by Daniel Doohan, Niall Mór N.S. Killybegs.  3rd – “Shrinking Medicine” by John Doherty, Killian N.S. Inver & “The Ghost of Meentinadea” by Finian Ward, Meentinadea, Ardara.  2nd – “The Girl Who turned into a Sweet” by Natasha Mc Cole, St. Conal’s N.S. Narin.  1st – “My Adventure” by Emma Sweeney, St. Mary’s N.S. Ardara. 

Stories – Third Class – 3rd – “A Visit to a Hospital” by Stephen Griffin, St. Riaghan’s N.S.  2nd – “Hallowe’en” by Michael Boyle, MeenagowanN.S. Lettermacaward.  1st – “Alienupiter” by Megan Byrne, Scoil Mhuire, Glenties & “A Very Unusual Pet” by Aaron Gallagher, Scoil Mhuire, Glenties.

Stories – Fourth Class – Highly Commended – “The Bad Man” by Christian Bonner, MeenagowanN.S.  3rd – “Where Times Collide” by Aoife M. Long, Scoil Mhín Tine Dé, Ardara.  2nd – “The Hunting Expedition” by Mark Young, WoodSchool, Ardara.  1st – “Zombies in Glenties” by Ryan Moore, KilkennyN.S. Glenties.

Stories – Fifth Class – Highly Commended – “Nerves” by Sinéad Mc Geehan, St. Riaghan’s N.S.  3rd – “Teachers on Strike” by Tomás Boyle, Scoil Mhín Tine Dé, Ardara.  2nd – “Michael and the Dragon” by Pauric Doherty, Scoil an Chillín, Inver.  1st – “In the Flickered Light” by Mary Dillon, MeenagowanN.S. 

Stories – Sixth Class – Highly Commended – “A Forest Fire” by Victoria Baskin, Wood School, Ardara & Memories of the Hiring Fair” by Catriona Mc Gill, Crannóg Buí N.S. Ardara & “Thomas’s Dreams” by Jamie Mc Cready, Meenagowan N.S.  3rd – “The Haunted House” by Declan Boyle, Scoil Mhuire, N.S. Glenties.  2nd “The Stone Age” by Nathan Young, Wood School, Ardara & “ The Day the Aliens Came” by Paula Boyle, Kilkenny N.S. Glenties.  1st – “The Dark Knight” by Bridget Martina Melley, MeenagowanN.S.

Poetry – Junior Infants – 3rd “My New Baby” By Rachel Mc Loone, KilkennyN.S. Glenties.  2nd – “Mummy” by Oliver Long, WoodSchool, Ardara.  1st “Water by Declan Sharkey, KilkennyN.S. Glenties.

Senior Infant – Poems – Highly Commended – “Aliens” by Iarla O Murchú. St. Conal’s N.S. Narin.  3rd – “Hey Diddle Diddle” by Sarah Harkin, St. Conal’s N.S. Narin.  2nd – “Eimear and Eddy” by Emma Mc Dyre, KilkennyN.S. Glenties.  1st “The Keyboard” by Ciarán Gavigan, St. Conal’s N.S. Narin.

First Class – Poems – 3rd – “The Old Sea Chest” by Dara Beth Mc Loone, Scoil Mhuire, Glenties.  2nd – “My House” by Alisha Kee, KilkennyN.S. 1st – “Blast Off” by Evie Doherty, St. Conal’s N.S. Narin.

Second Class – Poems – 3rd – “April” by Shaun Sweeney, St. Mary’s N.S. Ardara.  2nd – “The Clock Struck Midnight” by Arianna Bonner, MeenagowanN.S. Lettermacaward.  1st – “Space” by Senan Boyle, St. Conal’s N.S. Narin & “The Three Wishes” by Kieran Gallagher, St. Riaghan’s N.S. Glenties.

Third Class – Poems – 3rd “Teachers” by Gemma O’ Donnell, St. Riaghan’s N.S. 2nd “Jack Frost” by Kirsty Baskin, WoodSchool, Ardara.  1st “Autumn” by Gillian Moore, KilkennyN.S.

Fourth Class – Poems – Highly Commended – “My Dog” by Shannon Curran, Niall Mór N.S. Killybegs.  3rd “When I was at the shop” by Charlene Mc Cready, Meenagowan N.S. Lettermacaward.  2nd – “Mother” by Stephen Moore, KilkennyN.S.  1st “Seasons” by Mark Young, WoodSchool, Ardara.

Poetry – Fifth Class – Highly Commended – “Judgement Day” by Tara Mc Ginley, St. Conal’s N.S. Narin.  3rd – “Ardara Show” by Conor Whyte, Crannog Buí N.S. Ardara.  2nd – “Autumn” by Tamara Payne, WoodSchool, Ardara.  1st – “Hallowe’en Night” by Georgia Fry, Meenagowan, N.S.

Poetry – Sixth Class – Highly Commended “The Moon” by Patrick Byrne, Scoil Mhuire, Glenties & “A Waste of Life” by Emer Tonry, St. Conal’s N.S. Narin.  3rd – “The Trap” by Aaron Bennett, St. Conal’s N.S. Narin.  2nd – “A Leaf Falling” by Donna Maher, St. Conal’s N.S. Narin.  1st – “Autumn” by Nathan Young, WoodSchool, Ardara.

Adult Section – Runner Up – “Still Life” by James O’Donnell, Sandyford, Dublin.  1st – “I remember Roadside Hedges” by Anna Colhoun, Clar, DonegalTown.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Bid Fletcher and family, Ard Patrick, Glenties on the death on Sunday 22nd July 2007 of Bid’s brother, Shaun Friel, Buncrana.

There will be a Prayer Service and a Blessing of Graves in The Old Graveyard on the Glen Road on Thursday 26th July at 8 p.m.

There are still places available for the Summer Camps being held in the Community Centre, Glenties.  Classes 1st & 2nd – on 30th & 31st July.  Classes 3rd & 4th – on 1st & 2nd August.  Classes 5th & 6th – on 3rd & 7th August.  Camps will be from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Cost of each camp is 10 Euro.  For booking contact Downstrands Family Resource Centre at 9545879.

A Charity Walk, in aid of Kidney Dialysis Comfort Fund, LetterkennyHospital, will take place on Saturday 28th July, ~ departing The Glen Tavern at 12 noon, via Edeninfagh and the Croaghs.  Sponsor Cards are available.  Please contact 9557978 or ring 9551170 to register for the walk.  Everybody is welcome.  Please support this very worthy cause.

Any child born in 2002, or already in school, who has not yet received their Preschool Booster, are now invited to attend their GP for the 4 in 1 and MMR vaccine.  The 4 in 1 boosts immunity to Diphtheria, Tetanus, Whooping Cough and Polio.  MMR boosts immunity to Measles, Mumps and Rubella.  All childhood vaccines are free of charge.  For further information contact Bernie Mc Nulty, Asst. Director of Public Health Nursing specific to Immunisations in Donegal at 087 9008239 or 9189117.

From the 18th July ~ 17th August the Glenties Playgroup / Afterschool, Glen Road, Glenties (opposite Scoil Mhuire) are offering a service for children in the Glenties and surrounding areas.  The facility is also open to all children who are visiting or holidaying in our area.  We are open from Monday ~ Friday 9.30 a.m. ~ 5.30 p.m.  Children can be booked in on and hourly basis at 2 Euro per hour.  The children will be provided with snacks but if the stay is longer than 2 hours please provide a healthy pre-packed lunch.  Activities on offer are ~ Group Games ~ inside and outdoor football, pool, table tennis, sports day, quizzes, treasure hunts, art and craft, colliage, table top games, jewellery making, puppet making, cooking, nail painting, hair braiding, sand play, painting and outdoor play.  Children are cared for by trained childcare workers who also have current first aid certificates and Garda clearance.  All places must be pre- booked.  You can contact Bridie at 074 – 9551416 / 9551907.

The annual Church Gate Collection on behalf of The Labour Party will be taken up in Glenties, Fintown and Edeninfagh on Saturday 21st July and Sunday 22nd July.

Michael Fitzgerald, Dr. Mc Closkey Crescent, Glenties will be among those who go on this annual pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick on Sunday 29th July to raise money for the Jason Clarke Foundation.  This is a charity which gives help and hope to persons with brain injury and stroke sufferers.  Each walker has to raise 400 Euro minimum, so Michael would greatly appreciate your help.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the wife and family of Frankie Mc Hugh, Ard Connell, Glenties who died in the Hospice in Letterkenny on Wednesday last.

Mass will be celebrated in the New Graveyard, Glenties next Sunday 22nd July at 3.00p.m. and in Edeninfagh Graveyard on Sunday 12th August at 3.00p.m.

The recent Wheelchair Association Church Gate Collection in Glenties amounted to 780 Euro and in Edeninfagh it amounted to 145 Euro.  Thank you for your generous contributions.

A Community Employment Scheme will be starting shortly in the Glenties area.  Fás eligibility rules apply.  For more information ring 086 3961533.

Congratulations to Michael Brennan who graduated recently from U.C.D with an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering.  Michael is a son of Francis and Kathleen Brennan, Main St. Glenties.

On Saturday 30th June 2007 Donna Mc Grory and Marcel Dill were married in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties.  Donna is a daughter of Eamon and Yvonne Mc Grory, Kilraine and Marcel is a son of Stanley and Marion Dill, Manorcunningham.  Fr. Pat Prendergast officiated.  The bride was given away by her father and she was attended by her sister Jane Kelly and the groom’s sister, Georgina Mc Crudden.  Jarlaith Tourish, friend of the groom was bestman.  Charlie Russell, uncle of the groom was groomsman.  The groom’s niece, Kirstie Mc Crudden, was a flowergirl.  Readings was by Michael Mc Crudden and Sharon Mc Glynn.  Sarah Diver, Nicola Roache, Hetty Mc Dyer and Sandra Wright read Prayers of the Faithful.  Singing was by Roisin O’Callaghan, accompanied by Tony O’Callaghan.  The reception was held in the Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny and the honeymoon is being spent in Boston and Florida.

Congratulations to Jane and Noel Kelly, Carrick na Mart on the birth recently of their twin daughters, Rianna and Alyssa.  Jane is a daughter of Eamon and Yvonne Mc Grory, Kilraine.

The death took place in LetterkennyHospital, on Sunday 1st July 2007 of Frank Quinn, Mill Road and formerly of Maas, Glenties.  His remains were brought home on Sunday evening and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Tuesday morning.  Requiem Mass was concelebrated by Fr. Paul Gallagher C.C. Glenties and Fr. Denis Quinn P.P. Falcarragh at 11.00a.m.  Readings were by Frank’s grandsons, Jamie and Ciaran Mc Hugh.  His daughter, Carmel Mc Hugh and granddaughter Majella Quinn read Prayers of the Faithful.  The Gifts were brought to the Altar by grandchildren, Martina and Patricia Quinn and Daniel and Joseph Mc Hugh.  Music was by Sr. Immaculata on the organ.  Burial took place in the New Graveyard.  Frank is survived by his wife, Margaret, daughter, Carmel, sons, Aidan and Francis, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended.  He was the last surviving member of the family of Paddy and Susan Quinn, Upper Maas.  His brothers, Neil, Cormac, Joe, John and

Hugh and sister, Bridget predeceased him.

The recent Donegal Hospice Church Gate Collection taken up in Glenties amounted to 1,208.15 Euro.  The amount taken up in Edeninfagh amounted to 163.52 Euro.  Thank you to all who donated so generously.

A Disco will be held in the AfterschoolBuilding on Thursday 12th July from 7.30 ~ 9.30p.m.  Open to all in the age group 9 ~ 13 yrs.  Admission is 5 Euro.

A Car Boot Sale will take place in the Chapel Car Park on Saturday 14th July from 2 p.m. ~ 5 p.m.  Do you have an attic or garage full of Bric ~ a ~ Brac, Toys, Furniture etc.  Why not have a ‘clear out’ and make some money for yourself at the same time?  15 Euro per pitch in aid of the Playschool and Afterschool.  All welcome.

The annual Irish Water Safety swim week at Narin Strand runs from Monday 30th July until Saturday 4th August.  Beginners of all ages catered for.  Basic Life Support and CPR instruction for the advanced classes.  Any queries please phone Clodagh Duggan.  Swim lessons begin at the beach on Monday 30th July at 11.00a.m.

The 27th Annual MacGill Summer School will be officially opened by Mr. Enda Kenny TD Leader of Fine Gael on Sunday 15th July at 8.30p.m.  The Theme this year is “The Priorities for Government for the next Five Years”.  A short recital by Donegal Camerata String Quartet will follow and afterwards the 7th Annual John Hume Lecture will be delivered by Fr. Alec Reid C.Ss.R and The Revd. Harold Good OBE.  A Reception, courtesy of EU Commission Office in Dublin will follow that.  Previous to the Official opening, Frank Galligan will present the Poetry Awards at 4.30p.m. and at 6 p.m. the Opening of an Exhibition of Paintings by Johnny Boyle.  Many high profile speakers will be in attendance during the week for the lectures and debates.  All events will take place in the Highlands Hotel.  The Summer School Office is on Main Street opposite the Hotel.   Bookings may also be made at 074 9551103.

Congratulations to Donna Mc Groary, Kilraine, Glenties and Marcel Dill, Manorcunningham who were married in Glenties on Saturday last.

The Care of the Aged Church Gate Collection in Glenties amounted to 1,077.00 Euro and in Edeninfagh it amounted to 213.00Euro.  The Committee wish to thank most sincerely everyone who donated so generously. 

A Charity Walk in aid of Kidney Dialysis Comfort Fund, LetterkennyHospital, will take place on Saturday 28th July.  It will be leaving the Glen Tavern at 12 noon, via Edeninfagh and the Croaghs.  Sponsor Cards are available.  Please contact 9557978 or 9551170.  Registration for walk by 20th July.  Everybody is welcome.  Please support this very worthy cause.

Summer Camps in Glenties Community Centre from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m as follows: – 1st & 2nd class children ~ Monday 30th & Tuesday 31st July.  3rd & 4th class children – Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd August.  5th & 6th class children – Friday 3rd & Tuesday 7th August.  To book a place, call Ann or Bernie at 9545879 or call into the Family Resource Centre in the Dolmen Centre.  Places will be limited.  Cost is 5 Euro per day.