Bingo
The winners at the Bingo on Tuesday 13^th July in the Community Centre, Glenties were – Mary Kate Byrne won the Jackpot of € 400.  Bernie Fitzpatrick, Michael Doherty, Patricia Mc Hugh, Portnoo, Sandra Moore, The Rock, Sarah Long, Fintown, Bridie Boyle and Gerry Doherty, Fintown won € 100 each.  Mary Duddy, Sarah Gallagher, Ardara, Mary Duddy, Qwen Ward, Mully, Patricia Mc Hugh, Portnoo, Vincent Ward, Fintown, B. Doherty, Fintown, Mickey Herron, Ard Mc Gill, Margaret Breslin, Burtonport, Margaret Byrne, Annie Boyle, Briege Roarty, Christine Mc Cool, and Anne Mc Hugh won € 50 each.  Pauline Mc Geehan and Willie Mc Nelis won € 35 each.  Thomas O’ Dochartaigh and Vera Breslin won € 25 each.

Madge Reilly
The death took place at her home, of Madge Reilly, Buncrubog, Glenties (nee Ward) on Wednesday 6^th July 2010.  Her remains were brought to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Friday morning.  Fr. Pat Prendergast celebrated Requiem Mass.  Members of the family did the Readings, Prayers of the Faithful and brought the Gifts to the Altar.  Music and singing was by Pat and John F. O’Donnell.  Burial took place in the New Graveyard.  Madge is survived by her husband, Paddy, two sons, Michael and Vincent, one daughter, Jean, two sisters, Chris and Rosha, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended.  Two brothers, Charlie and Peter predeceased her.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to her husband, Pat, sons, Mark, Ronan, Adrian and extended family of Anne Mc Hugh, Narin Road, Glenties who died suddenly on Wednesday 14^th July 2010.

Collection
The Labour Party National Collection will be taken up at the Church Gates in Fintown on Saturday 24^th and Sunday 25^th July.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Ben Craig, Church Road, Glenties and Laura Byrne, Lettermacaward who were married in Lettermacaward on Saturday last.

Cake Sale
Friends of Lough Derg are having a Cake Sale and Raffle in the Community Centre on Saturday 31^st July and Sunday 1^st August.  Donations accepted by Margaret at 9551279 and Bridget at 9551824.

Charity Dance
A Charity Dance in aid of Multiple Sclerosis will be held in the Highlands Hotel next Saturday 24^th July at 10.00 p.m.  Music is by Scottish / Irish Group ‘Keep ‘er Lit’.

Thanks
Glenties Theatre Workshop would like to thank all those who donated items for the recent Cake Sale; Also thanks to those who bought items and helped out.  The amount raised was € 621.50.

An auction for a framed signed jersey by this year’s panel of the Donegal U21 Ulster Champions is being held in aid of Fionnuala and Irene Boyle travelling to Haiti later this year.

Fionnuala and Irene are part of a 300 strong group of people who will travel to Haiti at the end of October, to build homes, community facilities and hope for some of the poorest people in the western hemisphere. In order to take part in Build It Week October, organised by Haven, each volunteer is required to raise at least €4500. The aim of the group is to build a minimum of 60 houses during the hard-working week they will spend in Haiti.

Auction will be held 13th of August at fundraising quiz in Paddy’s Bar Glenties. If you wish to place a bid contact the girls on 086 1964825/087 2612997.The jersey will be available to view in the window of the Mary-Olives shoe shop on Glenties Main Street.

The people of Haiti are still living in the most horrendous conditions and are in desperate need of help and shelter. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

A native of Glenties, Irene O’Donnell, has been featured by the Irish Voice as one of the “Most Influential Women 2010″. The feature can be read below or the full version of the Irish Voice can be downloaded from http://bit.ly/b9Dy5F

IRENE Mary O’Donnell is the director of campus offices services and records management at John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY in New York. John Jay is a liberal arts college dedicated to education, research and service in the fields of criminal justice, fire science and related areas of public safety and public service.

A native of Glenties, Co. Donegal,  O’Donnell earned a bachelor’s in forensic psychology from John Jay, and a master’s from Baruch/Cornell University. O’Donnell is active in Irish American causes. Since 1996 she’s been a member of the Jerry McCabe Fellowship Breakfast Committee at John Jay which is primarily a fundraiser for the exchange of members of the NYPD and the Irish police force to research public safety initiatives by each agency. This has proven to be a huge success with two Irish officers acquiring master’s degrees from John Jay annually.

She is also a former chairperson of the Irish Center in Woodside, and a member of the Donegal Association for many years.

O’Donnell travels to Ireland twice a year. “After 31 years in the U.S., Glenties is still home! I’ve lived here longer than I have in Ireland, and Ireland is still home,” she says. “I love when people detect my Irish accent, which I still have, and when they ask me where I am from. Ireland is in my blood and that never changes.

“I would not change being a citizen of Ireland ever, and chances are that I will eventually retire there!”

Ladies Football
Congratulations to local girl, Aoife Mc Donnell, Captain of the Donegal Ladies Team, who won the Intermediate Ulster Final on Sunday 4th July, when they beat Cavan in Clones. They beat Cavan again last Sunday 11th July in the first round of the All Ireland Intermediate Championship in Donegal Town. Well Done Girls.

First Baby
Congratulations to Isobel and Declan Bonner, Glen Road, Glenties on the birth recently of their baby girl (Aoife).

Cannon / Mc Intyre Wedding
Gavin Cannon and Bridgeen Mc Intyre were married in St. Mary’s Chapel, Sessiaghoneill, Ballybofey on Saturday 3rd July. Fr. Sean Cannon, uncle of the groom and Fr. Arkinson, Sessiaghoneill officiated and concelebrated Nuptial Mass. Gavin is a son of Michael and Marie Cannon, Station Road, Glenties and Bridgeen is a daughter of Tommy and Bridie Mc Intyre, Sessiaghoneill. Her father gave the bride away and she was attended by her sister Anita Martin and her friend, Kay Gallagher. Niece of the bride, Ava Martin was a junior bridesmaid. Ken Cannon, brother of the groom was bestman. Gavin’s friend, John Cashman and his nephew, John Michael Cannon were groomsmen. Sean Martin was pageboy. Readings were by Wendy Scanlon and Michelle Devaney. Edel Duffy, Emer Gillooley, Damien Devaney and Teresa Gillespie read Prayers of the Faithful. Bridie Mc Intyre and Marie Cannon, mothers of the bride and groom brought the Gifts to the Altar. Music and singing was by Matt Mc Granaghan-fiddle, Denise Roper-piano, C.J. Mac Ilwaine-flute and Sheena Mc Guire-soloist. The reception was held in The Villa Rose Hotel & V-Spa, Ballybofey and the honeymoon was spent in Florida.

Bingo
The winners at the Bingo on Tuesday 6th July in the Community Centre, Glenties were – Mary Boyle, Burtonport won the Jackpot of € 400. Ann Whyte, Eileen Gallagher, Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Shaw, James Daniel, James Quinn, Brockagh, Mary Martin, Mary Ward and May Mc Gowan won € 100 each. Julia Molloy, Nan Craig, Francis Cunningham, Kathleen Mc Shane, Lisa Coughlan, Bernie Fitzpatrick, Aisling Sweeney Kathleen Gallagher, Main Street, Mary Kennedy, May King, Anna Cannon and Christopher O’Donnell won € 50 each. Kitty Mc Glynn and Faye Moore won € 25 each.

Thanks
Stephanie Hegarty and Melissa Byrne would like to thank everyone who donated so generously to their fundraising for the Building Project in Africa, which they have just completed. It was very much appreciated.

Graveyard Mass
Mass will be celebrated in the New Graveyard, Glenties next Sunday 18th July at 3.00 p.m.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to the husband, family, relatives and friends of Madge Reilly (nee Ward), Buncrubog, who died last Wednesday at her home.
Sincere sympathy is extended to Pauline Mc Hugh, The Rock, Glenties and her sister Peggy Slevin, Ballyshannon and all the relatives and friends of Annie Houston, (nee Mc Hugh, Glenties), who died last week in Perth,

Sincere sympathy is extended to his sisters, Kathleen Boyle, Lettermacaward and Noreen Kelly, New Jersey and all the relatives and friends of Michael Campbell, who died in Bayonne, U.S.A. last week. Michael was a son of the late Brian and Hannah Campbell, formerly of Mill Road, Glenties.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Jim Gallagher, Gortnasillagh, Glenties and formerly U. S. A. who died in Letterkenny Hospital on Friday 9th July 2010.

Cake Sale
Glenties Theatre Workshop is having a Cake Sale in the Community Centre at 8 p.m. after Mass on Saturday evening and after the Graveyard Mass on Sunday. A variety of homemade Buns, Cakes, Scones and Flans will be on sale – something for everyone. Please come along and give your support. It will be much appreciated.

Heartland
A Bord Na Mona Exhibition, celebrating 75 years of Progress and Innovation, will take place in the Comprehensive School New Gym from Tuesday 13th July until Saturday 31st July – Monday – Friday 11.00a.m. – 7.00p.m. and Saturday 12.00p.m.-5.00p.m.

Fundraising Night for Independent Living
Donegal Centre for Independent Living will hold a Fundraising Night in M25 in Glenties next Sunday18th July. Independent Living trains and provides personal assistants to work with people with disabilities in their own home. Due to lack of funding this year and in order that this service can continue, Independent Living is now forced to fundraise. The fundraising night in M25 starts at 7 p.m. with music, dancing and a buffet. Music is by Derailed & Rambling Fever. Ardara Jiving Group (Strictly Come Dancing) will also be there. Donations will be accepted at the door. A Courtesy Bus is available. Contact M25 at 074-9551118. Any enquiries contact 087-2921016 or M25.

Playschool / Afterschool Summer Activities Programme
The main activities for week 3 – 19th – 23rd July are – Playgroup: Music and movement workshop with Katie, Making musical instruments and shakers, T – Shirt Printing. Afterschool: Irish Dancing with Emily, Beginners 1.30p.m. Intermediate – 2.00p.m. – 3.00p.m. Contact the school for further information.

Annual Water Safety Swim Week
The week runs from Monday 26th July until Friday 30th July at Narin Strand and the Pier in Portnoo. All are welcome, however, any child of 6 years or under must be accompanied at all times by and adult. Registration takes place from 11a.m. on Monday 26th at the prom at the beach. The cost per person is € 30 for the week, with reductions for families. For further information please contact Clodagh Duggan at 9551347.

New Arrival
Congratulations to Louise and Anthony Byrne, Glen Road, Glenties who recently had an addition to their family, a baby sister (Sara) for Patrick, Tony, Shaun and Karolina.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to the nieces, nephews, relatives and friends of John Mc Hugh, formerly The Croaghs, who died recently in England and will be buried in Glenfin.

Thanks
The Care of the Aged Committee would like to thank everyone who contributed to their recent Church Gate Collection. The amount collected in Edeninfagh was € 145 and in Glenties was € 975. They also wish to thank the Ard Connell 60th Committee for their generous donation.

Bingo
Winners at the Bingo in The Community Centre, Glenties on Tuesday 29th June were – Maggie O’ Donnell won the Jackpot of € 400. Carey-Lee Hegarty, Paula Hegarty, Pauline Murray, Mary Gallagher, Ardaghy, Anne Mc Hugh, Glengesh, Ardara, Christine Mc Cool, Glenties, Rosaleen Gallagher, Ardara, Mary Ward, John Mc Loone and Ann Timoney won € 100 each. Paula Hegarty, Michael Doherty, Dylan Moore, Marie Boyle, Mary Gallagher, Leitir, Dylan Moore, Kathleen Boyle, Kilclooney, Margaret Ward, Mully, Kathleen Kenny and Bernadette Gallagher, Frosses won € 50 each. Grainne Gallagher and Ann Quinn won € 25 each.

Sponsored Walk
The 4th Annual Sponsored Walk in aid of The Kidney Dialysis Unit, Letterkenny Hospital will take place on 24th July. It will depart from The Glen Tavern going via Tangavane, Edeninfagh and Croaghs and back to the Glen Tavern again, where refreshments will be served (approximately 14 miles). Sponsorship cards are available. Telephone Frankie at 9557978 or Mary at 9551170 for any details required.

Table Quiz
There will be a Table Quiz in The Glen Tavern tomorrow Friday 9th July at 9.00 p.m. The Table Quiz is to support the Visit of a Chernobyl Child.

Playschool / Afterschool Summer Activities Programme
“We are open to all children in Glenties and the surrounding area, including children visiting our area. Please book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited. Ages 3 years to 12 years costs € 3 per child per hour and € 2.50 for any subsequent family member. If your child is attending for a minimum of 2 hours per day and is attending 5 sessions per week one session will be free. Preschool – 9.30a.m. – 12.30p.m. and Afterschool 12.30p.m. – 5 00p.m. Drop in for all age groups is also available during the morning session. Do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.” Week 1: 5th – 9th July – The main activities for Playgroup are Arts & Crafts, Grass Heads, Cooking, Mask Decorating and Bouncy Castle and for Afterschool – Football with Jamie, Games and Skills, Friday – Pitch and Putt (6 years).

Thanks
The Donegal Hospice Collection taken up last weekend before Masses in Glenties and Edeninfagh amounted to € 1,268.63. Thanks to all who contributed.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Gavin Cannon, Station Road, Glenties and Breidin Mc Intyre who were married in Ballybofey on Saturday last 3rd July 2010.

Turbulent Eddy
Congratulations to local lads, Michéal Brennan, Conal Herron, Ross Campbell and Daniel Gildea (Turbulent Eddy) who were outright winners in the ‘Sounds like Summer’ Competition held recently in Strabane. Band member, Conal Herron got second for his song, which he had entered in the ‘Glinsk Song Contest’ in Galway last weekend. Well done lads!