Paddy Mc Geehan
The death took place suddenly at his home on Sunday 10th January 2010 of Paddy Mc Geehan, Derries, Glenties. His remains were brought to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Tuesday morning. Fr. Pat Prendergast P.P. Glenties celebrated Requiem Mass at 11 a.m. Readings and Prayers of the Faithful were by members of the extended family. Music and singing was by Pat and John F. O’ Donnell and Sinead Finn. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. Paddy is survived by his wife, Mamie, sons, John and Patsy, sister Mamie Mc Dyer, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended. Two sisters, Kitty and Nan predeceased him.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to the Sisters of Mercy and also the relatives of Sister Carmel who died in Ballyshannon on Thursday 14th January 2010 and was buried there on Saturday. Sr. Carmel spent a good number of years in Glenties and was a very popular member of the community.

Nationwide
Isobel Mc Loone, Mill Road, Glenties and Oliver Mc Devitt, Fintown will be appearing on Nationwide on Monday 1st February.

New Arrival
Congratulations to Andrena and Mark Bonner, Drimnasillagh, Glenties on the birth recently of their baby boy, (Oisin), a little brother for Jamie and Emma.

‘Kits for Kids Tokens’
Scoil Mhuire are presently collecting ‘Kits for Kids Tokens’ from the Irish Daily Mail newspaper and would be very grateful to anyone who buys the paper if they would send in the tokens to the school as they need 400 before the 5th February. For further information contact Mr. Mc Cann at 9551521.

A.G.M.
Naomh Conaill A.G.M. which was due to take place on 24th January has been cancelled, and will now take place on Sunday 31st January at 3.00 p.m.

Naomh Conaill Dinner Dance
The Annual Dinner Dance which was cancelled due to weather conditions will now take place on Saturday 6th February.

Thanks
The Church Gate Collection held recently in aid of the Town Christmas Lights amounted to € 664.00. The committee would like to thank everyone who donated so generously. They would also like to thank the Glenties Drama Group for their very generous donation of € 500 which was much appreciated.

Leonard Quinn would like to thank all the local businesses who kindly took Sponsorship Cards and also all the people who so generously donated money for his New Year’s Day Swim in Narin. A total of € 1, 700 was raised and this money is going to support Suicide Awareness Programmes at The Family Enrichment Centre, Stranorlar.

Bridie Herron:
The death took place on Wednesday 6th January 2010, of Bridie Herron, Letterilly, Glenties. Her remains were brought to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Friday morning. Fr. Shane Gallagher C.C Glenties, Fr. John Mc Loone P.P. Frosses and Fr. Aodhan Cannon C.C. Ardara concelebrated Requiem Mass. Readings and Prayers of the Faithful were by Bridie’s grandchildren. The Gifts were brought to the Altar by granddaughter Mary Mc Crossan (Doherty) and Margaret Flannery. Music and singing was by Pat and John F. O’ Donnell, Sinead Finn and two grandsons Conal and Kevin Herron. Burial took place in the New Graveyard, Glenties. Bridie is survived by three sons, Patrick, Johnny and Michael, two daughters Kathleen Brennan and Evelyn Doherty, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended. Her husband Michael predeceased her in 1967. Her sister, Mamie Sweeney also predeceased her. Bridie was 96 years old and was in good health until recently.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to her husband, Hugh, and to all the relatives and friends of Eilish Boyle, formerly of Main Street, Glenties who died last week in Co. Kildare. She was buried in Rathangan on Saturday 9th January 2010. Eilish, a native of Derry, and her husband Hugh had a business and lived on Main Street for many years, where the Craft Shop is now, until they retired to Co. Kildare.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the wife, family, relatives and friends of Paddy Mc Geehan, Derries who died suddenly on Sunday 10th January.

Sincere sympathy is extended to John Ward and family, Meenavale, Glenties on the death of John’s sister, Winnie O’Gara, formerly of Meenavale, which took place recently in England; also to all the relatives and friends.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Gerard Mc Dwyer, Derries on the death of his niece Caroline Byrne, which took place last week in Ottawa, Canada.

Sincere sympathy is extended to Conal, Mill Road, and Patsy Gallagher, Tullynaglaggin, Glenties on the death of their uncle, Brendan Gallagher formerly of Straoughter, which took place recently in England; also to all the relatives and friends.

Youth Choir
There will be a choir practise for the Youth Choir at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday 16th January (weather permitting).

Parish Council
There will be a meeting of Glenties Parish Council on Thursday 14th January in the Highlands Hotel at 9.00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Thanks
Sincere thanks from Melissa and Stephanie to those who supported the Habitat for Humanity Cake Sale, which was held on the 19th December. A total of € 800 was raised. We would also like to thank those people who generously donated raffle prizes and anyone who helped in any way.

Night Classes
The following night classes will commence in St. Columba’s Comprehensive School, Glenties on Tuesday 19th January 2010 – Beginners Guitar (8 weeks), Creative Flower-Arranging (4 weeks), Use recycled Christmas Cards & products to make useful gifts (4 weeks), Patchwork (8 weeks), Creative Wax Painting (4 weeks), Conversational Irish (4 weeks), Conversational French (4 weeks), Beauty Therapy, Skin Care, Make-up, Manicures & Pedicures (4 weeks), Quick and Simple French Cookery (4 weeks), Making DVDs from your video clips and photos (4 weeks), Learn How to Use Your Digital Camera Intermediate Course (4 weeks), Step Aerobics (8 weeks), Pilates (8 weeks), Beginners Computers (8 weeks), Intermediate Computers (8 weeks), ECDL START Progression (Module 1) 8 Weeks and Payroll – Manual and Computerised (8 weeks). Enrolment will take place on Monday 11th January from 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 for 8 weeks and € 25 for 4 weeks course. For further information contact the school at 9551172.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to Brenda Reid, Tullyard Road, Glenties on the death of her uncle, Mons. P.J. Murphy, in Louisiana, U.S.A. last week.