Blessing of St. Brigid’s Crosses will take place at both Masses – 9.30a.m. & 7.30p.m. in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Friday 1st February. Blessing of Crosses will take place at 6.00p.m. Mass in The Church of The Holy Family, Edeninfagh.

Blessing of Candles will take place at both Masses 11.00a.m. & 7.30p.m. in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Saturday 2nd February . Blessing of Candles will take place at 12 Mid-day Mass in Edeninfagh. Candles will be on sale at the door of the Church. Packets of six are 5 Euro.

St. Blaise is the Patron Saint of Sore Throats and Sick Cattle. Blessing of the Throats will take place at Saturday evening and Sunday morning Masses in Glenties and at 9.30a.m. Mass in Edeninfagh.

A good night out for all the family will take place on St. Brigid’s Night Thursday 31st January in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties, with Cross Making, Irish Dancing, Raffle and Supper. Music is by Frank Mc Ghee. Proceeds are in aid of the Glenties Fun Park. Admission is 7 Euro for adults and 3 Euro for children, Family (2 adults + 2 children) 15 Euro. Come along and enjoy a good night’s fun and support this worthwhile cause.

Construction work is currently being carried out in the Park in front of the Parochial House. It is important that children do not enter the area while this work is in progress.

A Safepass Course will be held in the Market Hall on Monday 11th February. Some places are available. Check the expiry date on your current pass; it may expire in February 2008. For details contact 074 9140841 or 086 6033927 or 086 3961533.

A good night out for all the family will take place on St. Bridget’s Night in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties, with Cross Making, Irish Dancing, Raffle and Supper. Proceeds are in aid of the Glenties Fun Park. Admission is 7 Euro for adults and 3 Euro for children, Family (2 adults + 2 children) 15 Euro. Come along and enjoy a good night’s fun and support this worthwhile cause.

First Holy Communion for children of St. Riaghan’s, Kilkenny N.S. and Scoil Mhuire will take place in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Saturday 26th April at 11.00 a.m. Mass.

The amount raised from the Christmas Crib Collection in Glenties, in aid of Maria Rafferty’s work in Ethiopia was 990 Euro and in Edeninfagh it was 185 Euro. Thank you for your contribution.

The Care of the Aged Committee A.G.M. will take place in the Day Centre on Monday 28th January at 8.00p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Glenties Walking Circle – Monday – Wednesday – Thursday leaves the Community Centre at 8.00p.m. goes by Mullantyboyle 0 Altar, takes approximately one hour. Everyone is welcome. Fluorescent Clothing must be worn. Come on….bring a friend.

Congratulations to Maria and Michael Brannigan, Ard Patrick, Glenties on the birth recently, of their third child, a baby brother (Orin) for twins, Conan and Tierna.

Congratulations to Sinead and Kevin Brannigan, Longfield, Lettermacaward, (formerly Highlands Hotel, Glenties) on the birth recently, of their first child, a baby girl (Aine).

Congratulations to Patricia and Julian Molloy, Kilraine on the birth recently of their baby girl (Shauna) a little sister for Orla and Leah.

Congratulations to James Mc Dermott, Meenagrubby, Glenties and Eilis Walsh, Tallaght, Dublin who got engaged recently.

The amount raised at the Self Help for Africa Church Gate Collection taken up in October amounted to 640 Euro. Thanks to all who contributed to this worthy cause.

The amount collected for Donegal Hospice by the local choir when they were Carol Singing before Christmas amounted to 650 Euro. Thanks to them and to all who contributed.

The following night classes will be starting in St. Columba’s Comprehensive School on Monday 21st January – Intermediate Computers, Digital Photography, Simple and Delicious savoury meals, Conversational French, Flower Arranging, clever ideas with recycled materials and wax painting, Beginners Computers, Beginners Guitar and Creative Grafts. For further information contact the school at 9551172. Anyone interested in becoming a tutor should ring 9551172.

Yoga – Evening Class takes place in the Community Centre, Glenties on Wednesdays, 7.30 – 9 p.m. Cost 60 Euro for an 8 week course.

Payroll- Manual & Computerised, 8 weeks in the Community Centre, Glenties, Monday night 7.30 – 9 p.m. Cost €50. Start date 11th February Places available.

Digital Photography (basic), 8 weeks in the Community Centre, Glenties. The night of the week and the time for this class is yet to be decided and is subject to numbers interested. Places available. To register for, or get more information on any of the above classes, Call Ann or Bernie @ 9545879.

Congratulations to Ben Craig, Meenahalla, Glenties and Laura Byrne, Lettermacaward who got engaged during the Christmas Season. 

Congratulations to Evelyn Ward, Straboy, Glenties and Charlie Mc Manus, Drumshambo, Co. Leitrim who also got engaged during the festive season.

Congratulations to Michael Furey, Mullanmore, Glenties and Mary Lou Browne, Donegal Town who got engaged last weekend.

A Fund Raising Dance in aid of Edeninfagh National School will be held in the Limelight, Glenties on Friday 18th January. Music is by local talents – Erin’s Own, The Shades, B& J Sounds, El-Diablo and The Next Generation. Doors will be open at 10.00p.m. Admission is 10 Euro and there will be lots of Spot Prizes. Come along and support this worthy cause and enjoy a good night’s entertainment.

Céilí & Old Time Dancing Classes will restart in the Highlands Hotel on Thursday 10th January from 8.00p.m. – 10.00p.m.

There will be a meeting of the Glenties Parish Council on Thursday 10th in the Community Centre at 9.00p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Yoga Classes will restart in the Community Centre, Glenties on Wednesday 9th January 7.30p.m. – 9.00p.m. Cost is 60 Euro for eight weeks.

The AGM which was due to take place this Sunday has been postponed until Sunday 10th February. The Minor Board AGM will take place this Sunday 13th January at 7:00p.m. in the Club House.

Following representations by Councillor Terence Slowey, Donegal County Council have informed him that the new anti-vandal stainless steel sinks, with worktops have been ordered for the male and female toilets. Cllr. Slowey has also been informed that this work, together with additional repairs to the tiling and plumbing will be carried out shortly. In addition the toilets will be painted in the Spring of 2008. Cllr. Slowey says that this is one small way the Council are recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Glenties 1st National Tidy Towns Award in 1958 and all other awards and good work which has been done over the years.

Congratulations to Seamus Hunter, Meenagrubby, Glenties who played on Winning Streak on Saturday night on behalf of his wife, Annmarie (nee Mc Dermott).

Congratulations to Michael Herron, Letterilly and Donna Duffy, Glenfin who got engaged at the New Year.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the nephews, nieces and other relatives of Peggy Brennan (nee Gallagher, Straoughter, Glenties) who died in Birmingham on Christmas Eve 24th December 2007.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Donal Trimble, Ard Patrick, Glenties on the death of his mother Bridget Trimble, which took place suddenly at her home in Lettermacaward last week; also to all the relatives and friends.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Maura Magee, Clydebank, Glasgow, who died on Monday 31st December 2007. Maura was a daughter of the late Neil and Mary, Campbell, Church Road, Glenties.