Thanks
Anna Baskin wishes to thank all those who supported the Cake Sale in aid of Glenties Parish Church on the 15th March in the Community Centre, Glenties. Thanks also to the helpers. The Sale was a great success and the raffle was won by Mary Mc Loone, Narin Road.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to Kitty Roarty and family, Stranaglough, Glenties on the death recently of Kitty’s brother, Gerry Mc Ginley, Inver.

Security: Glenties Community Alert
Applications for Socially Monitored Alarms, Security Lights, and Smoke Alarms etc. are being taken now. Pensioners wishing to avail of these very valuable items should make their application to any member of the Community Alert Committee or telephone Michael Glynn – 9551593, John Gormley – 9551258 or Nora Breslin – 9551192. Note – Special Offer on Monitoring Fees for new socially monitored alarms, applied for before the 31st May 2009.

Confirmations
Congratulations to the boys and girls who received the Sacrament of Confirmation from Bishop Philip Boyce on Sunday last in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties.

New Arrival
Congratulations to Anne and Kieran Kennedy, Stranaglough, Glenties on the birth last week in Letterkenny Hospital, of a baby girl, a little sister for Stacey, Keith and Cian.

Grand Draw
A Draw in aid of Letterkenny Hospital Cancer Unit will be held in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties on Sunday 31st May. Ticket sellers will be calling on you in coming weeks. Anyone interested in helping to sell tickets please contact Pat Boyle at (074) 9551311 or (087) 2612997 or Terence Craig at (074) 9551209 or (087) 0556803.

Tidy Towns Clean Up 
"Clean up Day" is Saturday 4th April. Workers are asked to assemble at the Community Centre at 11.00a.m. All help will be very welcome as some of the roads are in a dreadful state.

Table Quiz
A Table Quiz will be held in the Community Centre on Friday 10th April at 8.00p.m. Tea and Coffee will be served. Please support.

Course
An Occupational First Aid & Defibrillator Course – Fetac Level 5 will be held on the 6th, 7th and 8th April in the Community Centre, Glenties. For further enquiries ring 087 9695053. There are a few vacancies.

Youth Choir
The Youth Choir will meet on Saturday 4th and Saturday 11th April at 5.30p.m. to prepare for Easter Sunday. All members are asked to attend.

Daffodil Day
€3,190 was collected on Daffodil Day in Glenties. Thanks to all who made the day such a big success.

Cake Sale
On Friday 3rd April a Cake Sale will be held in the Playschool from 12.30p.m. in aid of Animal Rescue Centre.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
There is a Pilgrimage going to Medjugorje on the 9th May for 7 nights. The cost is €669 fully inclusive. If you are interested you can contact either Noreen Feeney on 074-9541689 or Johnny Farren on 087-6613365.

Jimmy Mc Gill 
The death took place on Wednesday 11th March 2009 of Jimmy Mc Gill, Ard Mc Gill, Glenties. His remains were brought to his son Patrick’s home on Thursday and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Saturday morning. Fr. Pat Prendergast assisted by Fr. John Mc Loone, Fr. John Joe Duffy and Fr. Gerard Cunningham concelebrated Requiem Mass. Readings were by son-in-law, Brian Gildea and niece, Carol Gibbons. Margaret Lee and Janet Given read Prayers of the Faithful. His daughter, Margaret Gildea and his sister, Sarah Mc Glynn brought the Gifts to the Altar. Music and singing was by Pat and John F. O’Donnell and Eddie Mc Kelvey. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Bella, son, Patrick, daughters, Margaret Gildea and Carol Mc Gill, sisters, Sarah and Annie, brothers, Josie and Paddy, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended. His sister, Mary predeceased him.

Confirmation 
Next Sunday 29th March the Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered by Bishop Philip Boyce in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties at 11.00a.m.

Thanks 
Michael, Pat and James would like to extend a huge thank you to the Community for their support of the recent Tea Party Fundraising Night in the Highlands Hotel. A total of €10,149 was raised and will go to the Irish Hospice. 

Sympathy 
Sincere sympathy is extended to Eileen Mc Loone and family, Maas, Glenties on the death in England, recently, of Eileen’s brother, James Helferty, formerly of Mullanmore, Glenties.

St. Vincent de Paul Uganda Collection 
This collection will take place throughout Donegal next weekend ~ Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th March. All proceeds will fund educational and agricultural projects. Please give as generously as you can. Thank You.

A big thank you to everyone that suggested Glenties as a location for The Discover Ireland Feelgood Tour.

We have been selected and the Ray D’Arcy show will be broadcasting live from Glenties on April 17th.

If you want to be in the audience for the feel good movie and the Ray D’Arcy show fill out the form on the following page

http://www.todayfm.com/Shows/Weekdays/Ray-DArcy-Show/TheFeelgoodTour.aspx

Again thank you, hope to see you there and for those of you that are abroad remember you can listen in on the Today FM website from 9am April 17th.

Cathal Mc Dyer
The death took place in Letterkenny Hospital on Monday 2nd March 2009 of Cathal Mc Dyer, Kilraine, Glenties. His remains were brought to his home on Tuesday and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Thursday morning. Fr. Pat Prendergast assisted by Fr. John Mc Loone and Fr. Philip Daly concelebrated Requiem Mass. Readings were by his sister Bernie Maxwell and his son-in-law Dom Mallatratt. His sisters, Patricia Connolly, Irene Jones Yvonne Mc Groary and his daughter-in-law Sally Mc Dyer read Prayers of the Faithful. The Gifts were brought to the Altar by his grandsons, Michael and Tom. Music and singing was by Pat and John F. O’Donnell. Burial took place in Kilraine Graveyard. Cathal is survived by his wife, Julie, sons, Andrew and Sean and daughter, Tracy, grandsons, Cathal, Kieran, Matthew, Michael and Tom, sisters, Deirdre Doherty, Yvonne Mc Groary, Patricia Connolly, Bernie Maxwell, Stella Quinn, Caroline Mc Hugh, Angela Shelly and Irene Jones, brothers, Enda, Hugh and Alec, in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended. His twin brother, Leonard predeceased him in 1961 and his sister, Margaret died as a baby. Cathal spent a good part of his life in England before returning with his wife Julie and son Sean to his native Kilraine some years ago.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Jimmy Mc Gill, Ard Mc Gill, Glenties who died on Wednesday 11th March.

Bingo
Bingo winners on Tuesday 10th March in the Community Centre, Glenties were – Anne Quinn won the Jackpot € 400. R. Melly, Rooskey, Brenda Heron, Ardara, Liz Buckley, Fintown, Ann Mc Kenna, Keeney, Kathleen Boyle, Kilclooney and Bridie Doherty, Glenties won € 100 each. Maria Boyle, Clooney, Rose Molloy, Din Melly, Anne Furey, Ard Mc Gill, Anne Molloy, Fintown, May Kennedy, Bella mc Gill, Glenties, Gerry Doherty, Fintown and Isabella Mc Loone, Mill Road won € 50 each. Annie Dean, Kilcar and Rosaleen Gallagher, Ardara won € 25 each.

Mass for Mother’s Day
Scoil Mhuire is having a Mass in the Chapel tomorrow Friday 20th March at 11.00a.m. to celebrate Mother’s Day. Everyone is welcome.

Thanks
The organisers of the Pub Quiz held recently in the Glen Tavern, in aid of The Alzheimer Society would like to thank all who took part, and also those who kindly donated Spot Prizes – Mary Quinn, Glen Tavern, Pat Molloy, Bacon Factory, Frank Connaghan, Builder, Alan Kee, Butcher, Gareth O’Donnell, Chemist and Ann O’ Donnell, Ardconnell. €480 was raised. The Donegal Branch of The Alzheimer’s Society wish to thank everyone who contributed and helped out in the recent collection. The amount collected was €764.45. Thank You.

The Donegal Branch of The Diabetes Federation wishes to thank everyone who contributed to their recent Church Gate Collection in Edeninfagh. The amount raised was € 152.64.

Kilkenny N.S.
Enrolment Forms for September 2009 are now available from the school. Telephone – 9544270.

Message from Scoil Mhuire
We are having a ‘Cash for Clobber’ collection here in Scoil Mhuire on Thursday 26th March. We are collecting unwanted clothing, paired shoes, hats, scarves, handbags, belts, curtains and linens. The money from this collection will go towards our Computer Fund, as many of our computers ‘are out of date’. We would greatly appreciate your kind support. If you require any further information contact the school at 9551521.

Collection
The Church Gate Collection next weekend is in aid of Inspire – supporting Donegal Cancer Patients, Letterkenny Unit.

Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties by Bishop Philip Boyce on Sunday 29th March.

Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
There is a Pilgrimage going to Medjugorje on the 9th May for 7 nights. The cost is €669 fully inclusive. If you are interested you can contact either Noreen Feeney on 074-9541689 or Johnny Farren on 087-6613365.

Daffodil Day Table Quiz
There will be a Table Quiz in Paddy’s Bar in aid of Daffodil Day tomorrow, Friday 20th March at 9.00p.m. “Would you care to join our bunch?”

The death took place in Arch View Lodge Nursing Home, Letterkenny of Bridie Browne, Ardconnell, Glenties on Saturday 28th February 2009. Her remains were brought to her home later that day and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Monday morning. Fr. Shane Gallagher, Fr. John Mc Loone and Fr. Hugh Sweeney concelebrated Requiem Mass. Readings were by Margaret Browne and Deirdre Moy. Marian Fitzgerald, Claire Browne, Fidelma Gallagher, Elaine Doherty, Sharon and Melissa Browne read Prayers of the Faithful. All are Bridie’s grandchildren. Music and singing was by her nieces, Anne Doherty, Claire Mc Ginley and Catriona Mc Intyre and grandniece, Caoimhe Newell. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. She is survived by her sons, Johnny, Peter, James and Patrick, daughters, Agnes, Fidelma and Rosaleen, grandchildren, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended. Bridie’s husband Johnny predeceased her in 1989. Her sister Mary Anne Doherty and brother Neilie O’ Donnell also predeceased her.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of Cathal Mc Dyer, Kilraine who died in Letterkenny Hospital on Monday 2nd March. Sincere sympathy is extended to Mary Regan and family Mill Road, Glenties on the death last week of Mary’s mother, Bridget Sweeney, Aranmore Island.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Gracie Boyle, Glen Road, Sarah Quinn and Maggie Ward, Mully, Susan Campbell, Silverhill and Mamie Coyle, Edeninfagh on the death of their sister, Annie Crouse which took place in England last week; also to all the relatives and friends.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Bridget Proud (nee Mc Cauley, Meenalenaghan), who died in England on Wednesday 25th February 2009 and was buried in Edeninfagh Graveyard on Saturday 7th March.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Kathleen O’Doherty (Quinn), Haverford, Philadelphia, on the death of her husband, John J. (84). Kathleen has been coming to Glenties on holidays since she was four years old and has taken scores of local photographs.

Bingo winners on Tuesday night in the Community Centre, Glenties were – Rose Mc Fadden, Kilcar won the Jackpot €400. M. Mc Geehan, Fintown, B.Brennan, Glenties, R. Melly, Leitir, M. Boyle, Clooney, Katie Carrow, Dungloe, Maura Killoane, Ardara, Frances Furey, Glenties, Thomas Long and Anne Boyle won €100 each. T. Gallagher, Station Road, J. Gallagher, Ardara, S. Mc Glynn, Fintown, M. O’ Donnell, Glenties, M. Mc Gill, Ardara, O. Mc Gill, Glenties, Hannah Reynolds, Dungloe, Margaret Gallagher, Glenties, Majella Boyle and Anne Davidson won €50 each. R. Mc Fadden, Kilcar and Sandra Moore won €25 each and B. Mc Devitt, Tullyard, May Kennedy Kilraine and Hanon Diver, Fintown won €20 each.

A Table Quiz will be held in Paddy’s Bar, Glenties on Friday 13th March in aid of Glenties Tidy Towns.

There will be a Table Quiz in Paddy’s Bar in aid of Daffodil Day Friday 20th March at 9.00p.m.sharp.

A Cake Sale will be held in the Community Centre, Glenties in aid of The Church of Ireland ~ before and after Saturday 7.30p.m. Mass ~ 14th March, and Sunday 11.00a.m. Mass ~ 15th March.

The Carol Singers from the Glenties Choir raised €200, which was presented to the Donegal Hospice. Thanks to everyone who contributed.

A sincere thank you to all those who took part in the quiz in Paddy’s Bar last Friday night, which raised €920. All the tables are now fully booked for the Tea Party in the Highlands Hotel on Saturday 14th March. Dancing from 10p.m. – 1a.m. will follow Tea Party. The doors will open at 10.00p.m. Music is by the Musketeers. Admission is €5.

There will be a meeting of Glenties Parish Council on Thursday 12th March in the Highlands Hotel at 9.00p.m. Everyone is welcome.

A Big Bingo will be held in the Community Centre, Glenties on Tuesday 14th April. Single books will be €20; double books €30 and sheets €5. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Scoil Mhuire is having a “Cash for Clóbber” collection in Scoil Mhuire on Thursday 26th March. Any unwanted clothing, paired shoes, hats, scarves, handbags, belts, curtains and linens you have lying about the house can be brought in on the day. The money for this collection will go towards our Computer Fund, as many of our computers are “out of date”. We would greatly appreciate your kind support. If you require further information, ring Scoil Mhuire at 074- 9551521.