Archive for February, 2010

Today FM & Ray D’Arcy in Glenties

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Naomh Conaill Notes 23rd February 2010

By Joseph on February 23, 2010 | Category: Naomh Conaill,News | No Comments

Good luck to the U21s who play St. Michaels in the Co. Final this Sunday at 3pm in Ballybofey. They reached the final after beating Four Masters 1-8 to 1-4 in Letterkenny last Sunday.

A Foundation Award Football Coaching Course will take place in Ballyshannon on 26th and 27th February. Participants must be over 16. For further information and to register contact James Griffin 087 2546592.

There was a very sucessful U8 and U10 presentation evening the community centre last Sunday. We would like to thank the community centre committee for the use of the centre and the ladies for all their help.

There will be a presentation night for the U12 and U14 girls teams this Sunday in The Highlands Hotel at 6pm. Everybody is welcome.

Club membership is now due and must be paid before 31st March. Adult membership is 30 Euro and underage is 10 Euro. There is also the 100 Euro membership which includes membership and entry into the weekly lotto. Membership forms are availble in Mc Glincheys. There will be a registration day in the clubhouse on Sunday 7th March between 2.30pm and 5pm.

The club are hosting Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday 24th April in The Highlands Hotel. Tickets are 20 Euro and will be on sale in the coming weeks.

There was no winner of last weeks lotto. Two prizes of 50 Euro went to Frankie Devine, Mully and James Ellis, Glen. The numbers drawn were 1,5,10,19. The jackpot now stands at 5,100 Euro.

In last weeks notes i mistakenly advertised that the Table Quiz in Paddys Bar last Friday night was for Haiti when in fact it is due to take place this Friday 26th February. Sorry to everybody involved in Haiti Build it Week.

Narin & Portnoo Golf Notes 22nd February 2010

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It was indeed gratifying to discover that Irish Times golf correspondent, Philip Reid had included the course in his favourite 8 courses in Ireland in the 2010 Fáilte Ireland Official Ireland Golf Guide 2010. To be listed with the likes of Ballybunion and Royal Portrush shows the strides that have been made in recent years. Further small amendments to the course are in the offing, with several holes being fine-tuned to add to our golfing pleasure!

Ciaran O’Kane walked away with the single Stableford played on Sunday last. Despite the course being shortened to 15 holes on account of the frost, Ciaran accumulated 36 points. Just a single shot was dropped on his front eight holes and from then on, he parred away to his heart’s content!

Hugh Boyle won last Wedneday’s Open event with 34 points over the same course as Sunday. A blank at the first was not the most auspicious of starts but he recovered well afterwards and the birdie four at ten (yielding five points) was an undoubted highlight! Tony Boner was a welcome addition to the podium.

The Club sympathises with the Concarr family on the recent death of Tom Concarr. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

The Ardara Society are holding their A.G.M. in Doherty’s Bar on Friday evening, February 26th at 8p.m.

The club is hosting a fundraiser for Haiti on February 27th and we urge all members and visitors to support this worthy cause. Entrants to the single stableford can pay what they wish in entering the competition and both ladies and gents are invited to compete.

Results:
February 17: 1. Hugh Boyle (21) 34; 2. Tony Boner (19) 32;
February 20: 1. Ciaran O’Kane (12) 36; 2. Paddy B. Boyle (19) 34; 3. Tom Rawdon (20) 33 b.o.t;

Fixtures:
Sunday February 28: open stableford
Saturday February 27: Special Haiti Fundraiser, Ladies & Gents, single stableford, voluntary contribution as entry fee, open
Wednesday March 3: Wednesday Open, ladies and gents, single stableford, 20 euro entry for G.U.I. visitors including green fee;

Glenties Notes February 22nd 2010

By Joseph on February 22, 2010 | Category: Glenties,News | No Comments

Congratulations
Well done to our U / 21team who beat Donegal Town in the County Semi-Final in Letterkenny on Sunday last. Having won the County Final for the past three years they will be going for 4 in a row next weekend when they meet St. Michael’s. Good Luck Lads!

Bingo
The winners at the Bingo in the Community Centre, Glenties on Tuesday 16th February were – Anne Furey won the Jackpot – € 400. M. Ward, Mully, Mary Kennedy, Anne Mc Dyer, Maas, Helen Mc Dyer, Kelly Harrington, Sarah Mc Glynn, Joseph Martin, Lisa Coughlan, Mary Gallagher, Leitir and Sadie Sweeney won € 100 each. M. Hanlon, Leitir, Amy Delaney, Christine Mc Cool, Sally Mc Guigan, May Mc Gowan, Killybegs, Sheila Hegarty, Damien Smullen, Natasha Doherty, Mary Gillespie, Killybegs, Joseph Martin, Ardara and Patsy Mc Dyre won € 50 each. B. Gallagher, Rosbeg and P. Martin won € 25 each.

New Arrival
Congratulations to Breege and Michael Mc Ginty, Monaghan on the birth recently of their second child, (Jude), a baby brother for Noah. Breege is a daughter of Paddy and Bridie Doherty, Mill Road, Glenties.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Sean Mc Loone, Main Street, Glenties and Lorraine Diver, Ardara who were married in The Church of the Holy Family, Ardara on Saturday last.

Table Quiz
A Fund Raising Table Quiz will be held next Friday night 26th February in Paddy’s Bar, Glenties at 9.00 p.m. in aid of Haiti. Fionnuala and Irene Boyle, Glen Road are travelling to Haiti this October as volunteers with the Haven “Build it Week” Programme. They must first raise € 9,000 to help the homeless people of Haiti. Please come along and give your support for this very worthy cause. All donations greatly appreciated. Contact 087 2612997.

Ellen Boyle
The death took place in Killybegs Hospital on Thursday 18th February 2010 of Ellen Boyle, Mullantyboyle and formerly of Straoughter, Glenties. Her remains were brought to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Friday evening. Fr. Pat Prendergast celebrated Requiem Mass on Saturday morning. The Gifts were brought to the Altar by grandnieces, Claire and Patricia Campbell, grandnephew, Derek Ward and great grandniece, Caitlin Ward. Music was by Ernan O’ Donnell and Vincent Campbell. Burial took place in Kilraine Graveyard. Ellen is survived by one sister, Kathleen Doherty, U.S.A., nieces, nephews, grandnieces / nephews, great grandnieces / nephews, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended. She was predeceased by two sisters, Annie Ward and Mary Agnes Boyle, three brothers, Jim, Tommy and Paddy Boyle. Ellen would have been 102 on her next birthday, which occurs this week.

Naomh Chonaill Ladies
U -12 / 14 Presentations will take place in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties on Sunday 28th February at 6.00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Tug O War
‘Well done’ to Dermot Bonner from the Glen Road, who won a silver medal, pulling with his club, Clonmany at the National Indoor 560 kilo Tug O War Championship held in Buncrana recently. Dermot is a son of Martin and Mary E. Bonner, Glen Road, Glenties and is currently in Italy for the World Championships, which begin today.

Cycle Challenge
Get your bikes out and start peddling because Rev. Deane’s Cycle Challenge is coming up on the 22nd May.

Table Quiz
A Table Quiz will be held in Paddy’s Bar in aid o the Church of Ireland on Friday 5th March. Your support would be much appreciated. Everyone is welcome.

X Factor DVDs
X Factor DVDs are now for sale in Mc Glinchey’s Mace or contact Martin on 086 8656312 or Gerry on 086 3096688. Price is € 12 and all proceeds will go to The Donegal Hospice.

The South Donegal Fiddle

By Joseph on February 16, 2010 | Category: Glenties,News | No Comments

This is a programme by the BBC showing traditional fiddle music in South Donegal. The programme features Vincent and Jimmy Campbell and the Fiddlers Weekend in Glenties.

Naomh Conaill Notes 15th February 2010

By Joseph on February 15, 2010 | Category: Naomh Conaill,News | No Comments

There was no winner of last weks lotto. Two prizes of 50 Euro went to Emma Doherty, Glenties and PJ O’Rourke, Ashbourne. The numbers drawn were 5,7,11,14. The jackpot now stands at 5,000 Euro.

The club are hosting Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday 24th April in The Highlands Hotel. Tickets are 20 Euro and will be on sale in the coming weeks.

The Under 8 and Under 10 presentation night which was due to take place at Christmas but was cancelled because of the bad weather has now been resceduled for this Sunday 21st Febuary between 5pm and 7pm in the community centre.

There will be a Table Quiz in Paddys Bar this Friday in aid of Haiti Build it Week October 2010. Fionnuala and Irene Boyle Glen Rd are travelling to Haiti in October as volunteers with the Haven Build it Week programe and they must raise 9,000 Euro to help the homeless people of Haiti so please come and support.

Narin & Portnoo Golf Club Notes 15th February 2010

By Joseph on February 15, 2010 | Category: Narin & Portnoo Golf Club,News | No Comments

The late Francis Cunningham, captain of Narin and Portnoo Golf Club in 1994.

When in last week’s notes, I looked forward in light-hearted fashion to the Captains’ Drive-in, never did it occur to anyone that before the week was out, the club would have lost one of its finest members. The news that Francis Cunningham (or Francie as most golfers called him) had gone to his eternal reward was a shocking blow to anyone associated with the golf club, but most particularly to his family and friends. Only last week, he had purchased a new set of golf clubs in the Pro Shop and posted what proved to be his last results as Competition Secretary on the notice-board. He had only been in the job a matter of weeks, but with his cool efficiency, he had much preparation done for the golfing year ahead. Others must now carry the burden of what is an onerous task, but I know that Francie’s watchful and caring spirit will help to carry them through.

Francie was a relative newcomer to golf, with his first victory at the club coming in the Donal Whelan Memorial Cup of 1990. For a man who knew the Whelans well, it was a most poignant first success. Three further tournaments were won in that first year, an awesome run of success by anyone’s standards, with six shots removed from the earlier handicap of twenty. By the mid-nineties, Francie was in single figures, testament to the competitiveness and talent innate to the Straleel resident. Back to back victories in the Sweeney’s Hotel events in 1991 and 1992 helped continue the winning streak and I have found no less than 24 victories from 1990 to 2009. That final year saw Francie win a further three competitions, the last coming in the Killybegs G.A.A. stroke event in May. Francie also captained the Donegal League team along with Bart Whelan in the mid-nineties and I can still recall his encouraging words after he witnessed me hole out with a skittery six iron in a semi-final in Letterkenny when three down. We rallied to win, as did many teams that Francie captained, most notably in the Gaeltacht League, of which he was team captain for many years. The ultimate captaincy was bestowed on Francie in 1994 and he served the club with distinction, both home and away. A further stint as Handicap Secretary in 2008 demonstrated the energy of the man, as well as his commitment to his fellow members. Le bás Proinsias, tá laoch caillte againne agus ní fheicfidh muid a leithéid arís. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

The Captains’ Drive-in has been re-arranged for Saturday, March 13th at 10a.m. It was postponed last Saturday as a mark of respect to the late Francis Cunningham.
The club is hosting a fundraiser for Haiti on February 27th and we urge all members and visitors to support this worthy cause. Entrants to the single stableford can pay what they wish in entering the competition and both ladies and gents are invited to compete.

Fixtures:
Sunday February 21: monthly medal, open
Wednesday February 24: Wednesday Open, ladies and gents, single stableford, 20 euro entry for G.U.I. visitors including green fee;
Saturday February 27: Special Haiti Fundraiser, Ladies & Gents, single stableford, voluntary contribution as entry fee, open
Saturday March 13: Captains’ Drive-in, Draw at 10a.m., shotgun start, ladies & gents, fourball scramble, open. The proceeds will be in aid of the Dungloe Hydropool.

Glenties Notes 15th February 2010

By Joseph on February 15, 2010 | Category: Glenties,News | No Comments

Afternoon of Prayer and Healing in Glenties
An Afternoon of Prayer and Healing with Eddie Stones will take place in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Sunday 7th March, starting at 2.00 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Ardconnell 60th Anniversary
Winners in the Ardconnell 60th Anniversary Fundraising Draw were – Edward Gallagher (Jr.) – € 100, Ann Mc Gill, Straboy – Bottle of Whiskey and Enda Mc Guigan, Australia – Bottle of Wine. The committee would like to thank all who participated in this draw. Plans are well under way for the 60th Anniversary celebrations, which are scheduled to take place during the weekend of the 4th – 6th June. Further information will be posted on the Glenties web page shortly.

Concern Fast
Thanks to all the parents, family members and neighbours, who sponsored students from the Comprehensive School in this years Concern Fast. Thanks to all the students in Mr. Moore’s LCVP class who organised the fast and a special thanks to the 73 students in the school who completed the fast this year.

Glenties Youth Club
Glenties Youth Club will re-open on Friday 19th February at 8.00 p.m. All members are welcome. The committee members are currently looking for help with the running of the Club. Help from adults over the age of 18 years with a few hours to spare on a Friday evening would be gratefully appreciated. Contact Eilish Mc Nelis on 087 2148012 or Pat Ward on 087 3222908.

Ardun Television Service
Ardun Television Service is continuing after Sunday’s Meeting. Please give fees due (€ 25 R.T.E. Stations – € 50 British / R.T.E. Stations) to Terence Gallagher, Gerry Molloy or James McCallig before the end of February. Thank You.

Beach Clean Up
Downstrands Foroige Club have organised to clean up the local beaches on Sunday 21st February as part of the Permanent TSB Citizenship Programme. The group will be meeting at the Dolmen Centre at 10.45 a.m. on the day. The community wishes them every success in their endeavours and hope that they are successful in getting through to the National Awards in Dublin.

Glenties Notes 12th February 2010

By Joseph on February 12, 2010 | Category: Glenties,News | No Comments

Athlete of the Year
Congratulations to Mary Mc Loone, Cleengort, Glenties, member of Tír Chonaill AC, who received the ‘Athlete of the Year’ Award at the Co. Donegal Athletics Awards Night held recently in the Finn Valley Centre.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to Josie Mc Gill, Station Road, Paddy Mc Gill, Meenahalla, Glenties, Sarah Mc Glynn, Fintown on the death on Friday 5th February 2010 of their sister Annie Mc Gill, Fintown, and formerly of Meenalargan and Glenties, who was buried in the New Graveyard, Glenties after1.30 p.m. Requiem Mass in Fintown on Sunday; also to her nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Jane Mc Monagle, formerly of Fintown and Gate House, Straboy, Glenties, who died in England recently and was buried after11.00a.m. Requiem Mass in Fintown on Sunday last.

Fundraising Pub Quiz
A Pub Quiz in aid of the Building Project in Africa will be held in Paddy’s Bar on Friday night 12th February at 9.30 p.m.

Thanks
Stephanie Hegarty and Mellissa Byrne would like to thank everyone who attended the St. Bridget’s Cross Night in the Highlands Hotel in aid of their African Building Project. They would also like to thank the Committee for all their help.

Family Mass
The 11.00 a.m. on Sunday 14th February will be celebrated as the Family Mass for which the Children of the Parish will prepare the Liturgy.

Art Classes
Johnny Boyle is resuming his Watercolour Classes in the Highlands Hotel shortly. Anyone interested please contact the hotel for details at 9551111.

Guest Tea & Dancing
Guest Tea & Dancing in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties on Friday 26th February in aid of the New Hall in Fintown. Music is by Sean Mc Monagle, also Irish Dancing. Anyone interested in Hosting a Table please forward your name to Fr. Gerard Cunningham, Parochial House, Fintown at 9546107.

Special Olympics Collection
Special Olympics will hold their Annual Church Gate Collection this weekend. All monies will go towards training children and adults, with an intellectual disability, in a variety of Olympic style sports.