Patrick Gallagher
The death took place in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin on the12th September 2009 of Patrick Gallagher, New York, Glen Road and formerly of Ardun, Glenties. His remains were brought to his home on the Glen Road on Thursday evening and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Friday morning. Fr. Shane Gallagher celebrated Requiem Maas at 11.00a.m. Readings were by his son Joe and daughter Christine. His five grandchildren, Patrick, Shauna, Michael, Daniel and Anne-Marie read Prayers of the Faithful. His son John and his wife Jackie brought the Gifts to the Altar. Music and singing was by Aileen Sweeney and Orla Heena. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. He is survived by sons John and Joe, daughter Christine, sister Monica, brother, James, grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended. His wife Gladys predeceased him 5 years ago. His sisters, Rosie, Molly and Bridie and brother, John also predeceased him. 

Congratulations
Congratulations to our Minor Team who won the Regional Final, beating Naomh Mhuire in Fintra last Saturday. They will now play Cloughaneely in the County Semi Final next Saturday.

Bingo
Winners at the Tuesday Bingo in the Community Centre, Glenties were – Annie Mc Ginley, Meenanery won the Jackpot of € 400. Frances Furey, Stonepark, Isobella Mc Loone, Mill Road, Vera Breslin, Ard Patrick, Kathleen Kenny, Jamsie Byrne, Maas, Maria Boyle, Clooney, Claire Keeney, Kilraine, Anne Boyle, Ard Patrick, John Molloy and Nan Craig, Church Road won €100 each. John Mc Loone, Mill Road, V. Granaghan, Donegal Town, Jamsie Byrne, Maas, Sean Carr, Kilcar, Christine Mc Cool, John O’ Donnell, Marie Cannon, Leitir, Mary Bonner, and Marie Cannon, Leitir won € 50 each. Majella Boyle, Narin Road, T. O’ Dochartaigh and B. Fletcher, Ard Patrick won € 25 each. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations
Congratulations to our Minor Team who won the Regional Final, beating Naomh Mhuire in Fintra last Saturday. They will now play Cloughaneely in the County Semi Final next Saturday.

Dance
A dance will be held in the Community Centre on Friday 2nd October. Music is by Ceili Time and dancing is from 9.30 – 12.30 a. m. Admission is € 8. Supper will be served. All are welcome.

Youth Anglers Open Day
The Northern Regional Fisheries Board & Glenties Angling Association are holding a Youth Anglers Open Day at Glenties Angling Centre (the hatchery) next Saturday 26th September at 1.00 p.m. Items on the programme are – Angling techniques, Fly tying, Casting demonstration and A salmon’s life cycle. There will also be prizes. All are welcome. Parking is available. For further information contact Glenties Angling Association at 974 9551381 or Angling Centre at 9551141.

Fashion Show
A Fashion Show will be held in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties tomorrow, Friday 25th September at 8.00 p.m. Fashions from the following shops will be on show – Verve, All Sports, Tots and Tassels, Evolve, Elite Brides and Jewellery by Hannah Mc Guinness. Compere on the night is Noel Cunningham. There will also be entertainment with the Cannon School of Dancers and various artists. Come along and see the latest fashions and have a great night’s entertainment. The Show is organised in conjunction with the Naomh Conaill GAA club. Entrance fee is € 10.

Dublin City Marathon
This year, local Marathon Man, Michael Fitzgerald is running with former ‘Sawdoctor’ Johnny Donnelly’s group in aid of ‘Seachange’ which is an Irish charity working to eradicate world poverty through micro credit – giving tiny loans to the worlds poorest, to help them help themselves. More information about the charity can be got on www.seachangefoundation.ie and about Johnny on www.runjohnnyrun.ie Michael would be very grateful for your support for this very worthy cause.

Ethiopia
Maria Rafferty & Helpers would like to thank most sincerely all the people of Glenties and the surrounding areas for their generous support and donations for Ethiopia.

The Harvest Fair Festival
The U / 12 team who won the County Final opened the Festival this year on Friday evening. Saturday was the Fair Day and on Sunday we had the Band and Float Parade. There was a big crowd around especially on Saturday and Sunday. Stalls of all kinds lined the street on both sides on the Fair Day; 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 and see. We were blessed with beautiful weather. People travel from all over the county and beyond (some from across the water) to the Glenties Harvest Fair.

Harvest Queen
Congratulations to Roisin Bonner, (daughter of Martin and Mary), Glen Road, Glenties who was selected as Harvest Queen 2009 at the Festival Dance in the Highlands Hotel on Sunday night.

Annual Weekend of Dancing
Club Ceílí na Gleannta presents the Annual Weekend of Dancing in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties from 18th – 20th September. Dances – Friday 18th September – Welcome Ceílí / Sets with Trinskell Ceílí Band from 9.30 p.m. – 12.30 a.m. Saturday 19th September – Ceílí / Sets with Copperplate Ceílí Band from 9.30 p.m. – 12.30 a.m. Sunday – Farewell Dance with Copperplate Ceílí Band from 3 00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m. Admission is 10 Euro to all dances. All sets called by Joe Farrell, Co. Down. Workshops: Saturday 19th September – Set Dancing with Padráig and Roisin Mc Eneaney and Sean Nós with Michael and Kathleen Mc Glynn 10.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. 5 Euro each session. Sunday 20th September – Donegal Two-hand Dances with Connie Mc Kelvey and Anne Connaghan 11.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. 5 Euro. Live music by Gallagher Sisters. Weekend is 30 Euro. Refreshments will be served at all dances. For further information contact Connie Mc Kelvey at 086 3082876.

Angling on Lough Finn
An Cumann Iascairí held our last competition of the season on Lough Finn on Sunday last 14th September. This was the Paddy Chondy O Dochartaigh Memorial, The winners were as follows; 1st Timmy Harran, 2nd John Mc Loone, 3rd Darren Molloy, The committee wish to thank all anglers who participated, Naughton’s Bar for refreshments. We also wish to thank everyone who supported the Club in 2009.

West Coast Cormorants Swimming Club
It’s that time of year again. Swimming will commence in Ballyshannon on Tuesday 13th October. Bus will leave the top gate of the Comprehensive School at 4.45 p.m. Registration forms are available in the Paper Stop, Glenties and should be returned there by Monday 5th October. The cost is €100 per child and a concession may be available for families. For any enquiries contact Bernie at 086 1005465.

New Arrivals
Congratulations to Fiona and Laurence Breslin, Ardara on the birth recently of their third child, a baby brother (Lorcan) for Oisín and Alicia. Fiona is a daughter of Vera and the late Kevin Breslin, Ard Patrick, Glenties.

Congratulations to Gillian (nee Mc Devitt) and Aidan Fallon, Glen Road, Glenties on the birth recently of their first child, a baby boy.

French Classes
La Jolie Ronde French Classes for 5 – 12 year olds and for 1st Year Secondary Pupils begin on Wednesday 16th September. Contact Malinda Jackson at 9551453 or 086 3008276.

Cleaner Required
A Cleaner is required in St. Riaghan’s N. S. Drimnacrosh for 8 hours per week. Please send your Applications in writing to Rev. Chairperson, B.O.M. Parochial House, Glenties by Monday 21st. September.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to Monica Kennedy, Narin Road, Glenties on the death in hospital in Dublin of her brother Paddy Gallagher, U.S.A. and Glen Road and formerly of Ardun, Glenties; also to his brother James U.S.A. and all other relatives and friends.

The Family Mass
The Family Mass for which the children of the Parish will prepare the Liturgy, will be celebrated in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties at the 11.00 a.m. Mass on the following dates: – 2009 – Sunday 4th October, Sunday 22nd November, Christmas Day, Friday 25th December, 2010 – Sunday 17th January, Sunday 14th February, St. Patrick’s Day, Wednesday 17th March, Easter Sunday 4th April and Sunday 13th June.

First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion for the children of St. Riaghan’s N.S. Drimnacrosh, Kilkenny N.S. and Scoil Mhuire will take place in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties at 11.00a.m. on Saturday 1st May 2010.

Tidy Towns
Congratulations to the Glenties Tidy Towns Committee on the high achievement in the National Competition, receiving a Gold Medal Award.

Tug O War
The Glen Tug O War club are hosting their annual competition on Sunday 27th September in aid of the Donegal Hospice. A fun day for all the family is guaranteed, while supporting a very cause.

New Arrival
Congratulations to Anne Marie and Martin Kennedy, Letterkenny on the birth recently of their first child, a baby girl. Martin is a son of Patrick and Mary Kennedy, Main Street, Glenties.

Boyle / Whelan Wedding
Declan Boyle and Amanda Whelan were married in The Church of the Holy Family, Ardara on Friday 28th August 2009. Fr. Aodhan Cannon officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass. Amanda is a daughter of Brendan and Emily Whelan, Ardara and Declan is a son of Dee and the late Neil Boyle, Ardconnell, Glenties. Her father gave the bride away and her sister, Emily Whelan and her friends, Riaghan Byrne, Christine Boyle, Nicola Mc Guire and Nabla Molloy attended her. Stanley Baskin a friend of the groom was his bestman. The groom’s brother, Cathal, friends, Stephen Mc Hugh and Shaun Mc Cahill and the bride’s brother, Paul, were groomsmen. Katie Boyle, niece of the groom was flowergirl. Neil Francis Boyle, nephew, and Brendan Boyle, Godson of the groom were pageboys. Readings were by Darren Whelan, brother of the bride and Charlie Dooley, cousin of the groom. Paula Marie, Francis and Michael Molloy and Michéala Boyle read Prayers of the Faithful. Emily Whelan, mother of the bride and Miriam Kelly, aunt of the groom brought the Gifts to the Altar. A Reflection was read by Mary Mc Carthy, aunt of the groom accompanied by Catriona Ward on the flute. Music and singing was by Mairead, Pauric and Áine Mc Gill, cousins of the groom. The reception was held in the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey and the honeymoon is being spent in Florida.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to Patrick, Hugh and James O’ Donnell, Gortnasillagh on the death last week of their brother, John O ‘Donnell, Dublin; also to his wife, family and all the relatives and friends.

Cake Sale and Kids Fun Day
There will be a Cake Sale in the Community Centre, Glenties on Friday 11th September from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. in aid of the Glenties Theatre Workshop. There will also be a Kids Fun Day in the Community Centre from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. with Bouncy Castle, Face painting and Games Galore. Donation only.

Night Classes
The following night classes will be starting in St. Columba’s Comprehensive School, Glenties on Tuesday 22nd September from 7 – 9 p.m. – Beginners Guitar (8 weeks) Fee € 95, Creative Christmas Cards, Centre Pieces, Wreaths, Flowers, Wrapping (4 weeks) Fee €55, Patchwork (8 weeks) Fee € 95. Creative Wax Painting (4 weeks) Fee € 55. Conversational Irish (5weeks) Fee € 25, Beauty Therapy, Skin Care, Make-up, Manicures & Pedicures (4weeks) Fee € 55, Quick and Simple Meals in Minutes (4 weeks) Fee € 55, Making DVDs from your video clips and photos (4 weeks) Fee € 55, Learn how to use your Digital Camera (4 weeks) Fee € 55. Beginners Computers (8 weeks) Fee €105. Tuesday 22nd September at 3.45 – 5 p.m. – Aerobics Bums and Tums (8weeks) Fee € 80, Intermediate Computers (8 weeks) Fee €105. ECDL START Progression Module 1 (8weeks) 2 hrs 30 mins./ week Fee € 180. Computer Classes can be run in the morning if demand is sufficient. Monday 12th October 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Payroll – Manual & Computerised (8 weeks) Fee € 95. €50 deposit to secure place. Enrolment is on Monday 14th September 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. All fees must be paid on enrolment night. Fees for people qualifying for social welfare benefits are reduced by € 45 per course. For further information contact school at 074 9551172.

Message from An Garda Siochána
A one – way traffic system will be in operation for the Harvest Fair Day – Saturday 12th September. From Mill Road (Connaghan’s) via Mullantyboyle to the Narin Road. From Station Road via Altar to the Glen Road (Back of Garda Station).

Collection
Church Gate Collection in aid of Mental Health Ireland will take place before Masses next weekend.

Parish Bazaar
Fintown Parish Bazaar will take place on Sunday 27th September in Colaiste Chú Uladh, Ballinamore at 3.00 p.m. All are welcome. Good prizes.

Rehab Collection
The Church Gate Collection in aid of REHAB amounted to €710. Thank you for your contributions.

Bingo
Bingo is held every Tuesday night in Glenties Community Centre and starts at 9 p.m. All are welcome.

Dance
A Dance will be held on Thursday 10th September in the Community Centre, Glenties from 9.30 p.m. to 12.30 a.m. Music is by Ceili Time. Admission is €8. Supper served. All are welcome.

Computer Classes
Basic Computers is starting in Glenties Community Centre on Friday 18th September from 10 a.m. – 12 noon.