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Glenties Notes 15th March 2012

By Joseph on March 15, 2012 | Category: Glenties,News | Tags: 2012, Community Games, Glenties, March, Notes, Quiz | No Comments

Cumann Na mBun Scoil Quiz
Congratulations to Conor Breslin, Cian Doherty, Nicola Mc Loone and Dara-Beth Mc Loone from 6th class in Scoil Mhuire, who came first in the South West Division of Cumann Na mBun Scoil Quiz held in Dungloe on Wednesday 7th March.

Community Games Quiz
Congratulations to Ellie Mc Innes, Joshua Perraton, Zachary Gillespie and Danny Boyle from 5th and 6th class in St. Riaghan’s, Drimnacrosh who came first in the Community Games Quiz held in Scoil Mhuire Gym on Monday 5th March and are through to the Final in Milford on 30th March. The Scoil Mhuire team who came 2nd are also through to the Final.

Bingo
The winners at the Bingo in the Community Centre, Glenties on Tuesday 6th March were – Sinead Sweeney won the Jackpot of € 400. Mickey Herron, Imelda Gallagher, Ann Quinn, Martin Mc Taggart, Maura Kilbane, Nora Gallagher, Shannon Keys and Erin Keeney won € 100 each. Gerry Doherty, Imelda Gallagher, Mary Gallagher, Kathleen Kenny, Mary Gallagher, John O’ Donnell, P. Mc Brearty, Paula Hegarty, Patsy Mc Dyre, Sally Mc Hugh and Maggie O’ Donnell won € 50 each. Charles Mc Carron won € 40. Nellie Mc Guire, Michael Langan and Mary Mc Gettigan won € 35 each. Peter Sweeney, Isobel Mc Loone, John O’ Donnell and Mavis Keys won € 25 each.

Big Bingo
Big Bingo in the Glenties Community Centre on Tuesday the 10th April. All lines €100; all houses €300; Jackpot €2000; In-house draws; Single book €25 and double book €40; Jackpot sheet included in your book. Extra jackpot sheets €5. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Easter Bingo will be on Tuesday 3rd April. Spot prizes will be given out on number drawn on the back of Bingo book. Snooker open every night in the community centre from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m except Tuesday night.

Glenties Notes 10th March 2012

By Joseph on March 10, 2012 | Category: Glenties,News | Tags: 2012, Charity Ceilí, Community Games, Donegal Hospice, Eucharistic Congress, Fr. Pat, Glenties, Highlands Hotel, Isobel Mc Loone, John Mc Loone, March, Notes | No Comments

Best Wishes
Prayers and good wishes to Fr. Pat for a speedy recovery.

60th Anniversary
Congratulations and Best Wishes to John and Isobel Mc Loone, Mill Road, Glenties, who celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary with family and friends on Saturday 25th February.

Bingo
The winners at the Bingo in the Community Centre, Glenties on Tuesday 28th February were – Brenda Byrne won the Jackpot of € 400. Rosaleen Melly, Rosemary Whelan, Mary Gallagher, Rosaleen Gallagher, Ardara, Marian Davison, Burtonport, Mary Ward, John Rodgers, Annagry, Anne Kennedy, Brenda Byrne and Mrs Monaghan won € 100 each. Mary Gleeson won € 60. Vera Breslin, Breege Roarty, Winnie Long, Fintown, Annette Carr, Mary Gleeson, Kathleen Griffin, Margaret Melly, Michelle Byrne and Nan Doherty won € 50 each. Joan Rodgers, Annagry, Fay Moore and Yvonne Doherty won € 25 each.

24 Hour Eucharistic Adoration
In preparation for the International Eucharistic Congress 2012 the Raphoe Diocese is having Continuous 24 Hour Adoration throughout the Parishes of the Diocese, beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding on Good Friday. A Special Monstrance is being used and this is handed over from Parish to Parish. On Tuesday 13th March the Monstrance will be handed over from the Parish of Dungloe (Lettermacaward) to Glenties. Adoration will begin in this Parish on Tuesday 13th at 8.00 p.m. We will have 24 hour Continuous Adoration until we hand over the Monstrance to the Parish of Ardara on Wednesday evening – 14th March.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to Fiona Kelly, Glenties Pharmacy, on the recent death of her father, John Hennigan, Lurganboy, Ardara; also to all the relatives and friends.

Iniskeel (Glenties / Fintown) Community Games
Anyone aged 6 yrs – 16 yrs wishing to take part in the Community Games this year need to register before Sunday 11th March. We will NOT be able to take registrations after this, as we will be running the area events shortly. Fee is € 5 per child and € 10 per family. In order to register please contact one of the following numbers 087 9704647 or 087 2121036.

Charity Ceilí
A Charity Ceilí will be held in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties on Sunday 18th March. Dancing is from 9 p.m. – 12 midnight. Music is by The Long Note and admission is €10 (including supper). All proceeds will go to – Palliative Care Team, Donegal Hospice.

Glenties Notes 3rd March 2012

By Joseph on March 3, 2012 | Category: Glenties,News | Tags: 2012, Charity Ceilí, Dancing At Lughnasa, Donegal Hospice, Glenties, Highlands Hotel, Joe O’ Donnell, M25, March, Mass, Nathan Byrne, Nathan Craig, Niamh O’Donnell, Notes, Rossnowlagh, Scoil Mhuire, X-Factor | No Comments

Mass in Rossnowlagh
A bus will leave Mc Guinness’ Café at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday 6th March and every first Tuesday for Mass in Rossnowlagh. The organisers wish to make an appeal for people to join them.

Bingo
The winners at the Bingo in The Community Centre, Glenties on Tuesday 21st February were – Sally Rodgers won the Jackpot of € 400. Anthony Burke, Bruckless, Geraldine Jordan, Carmel Doherty, Sally Mc Guigan, Ann Mc Dyre, Nora Mc Hugh, Fiona Boyle and Fay Moore won €100 each. Kitty Mc Glynn, Bridie Boyle, Mary Breslin, John Boyle, Brown Kid, Breege Gallagher, Nora Gallagher, Mary Gallagher, Bridie Doherty, Margaret Murray, Shannon Keys and Nancy Gallagher won € 50 each. Bernadette Mc Brearty, Kathleen Griffin, and Josie Gallagher won € 35 each. Pauline Mohan Breege Roarty, Lisa Coughlan and Liz Buckley won € 25 each.

‘Dancing At Lughnasa’
Glenties Drama Group will present Brian Friel’s ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ in Glenties Community Centre on Friday 2nd March, Saturday 3rd March and Sunday 4th March. There is great local interest in the play as it reflects Friel’s memories of his childhood visits to his aunts in Glenties. So make it a date for your diary and come and enjoy an evening of live theatre.

Quiz
Congratulations to Nathan Craig, Joe O’ Donnell, Niamh O’Donnell and Nathan Byrne from 5th Class in Scoil Mhuire, who won the South West Garda Divisional Final held last week in St. Columba’s Comprehensive School, Glenties. Best wishes in the County Final in Letterkenny on March 22nd.

X-Factor 2012
This Year’s X-Factor takes place in M25 Glenties, Saturday 3rd March at 10 p.m. sharp. The beneficiaries this year are – Donegal Hospice, The Ronald Mc Donald House, (which provides accommodation for the families of seriously ill children, who are hospitalised at Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin) and The Glenties Playground. A great night’s fun is guaranteed with 12 unmissable acts ‘strutting their stuff’ for charity. Lines are on sale locally at just € 2 per line for a raffle to be held on the night.

Dancing at Lughnasa in Glenties

By Joseph on February 24, 2012 | Category: Glenties,News | Tags: Brian Friel, Community Centre, Dancing At Lughnasa, Drama Group, Glenties | No Comments

Brian Friel’s dedication in his play Dancing at Lughnasa reads “In memory of those five brave Glenties women”. It is the same spirit of respect and admiration that the Glenties Drama Group approaches their coming production of Dancing at Lughnasa in Glenties Community Centre on March 2nd, 3rd, 4th at 8:30 nightly. It is a privilege to perform this play in the town where Brian Friel’s aunts lived and in whose home he spent many a childhood holiday.

We may all find life difficult now as the recession bites but what of life in Ireland of the 1930’s? Ireland in the early 20th century was a poor country. The levels of poverty in some rural areas were exceptional by Western standards.

In many homes there was no running water, no heat except the open range. No supplement of income from the State. Very few opportunities for women outside of their role as homemakers as they struggle daily to make ends meet.

But when we meet The Mundy Sisters on stage we find five strong women who may be poor in the economic sense but are rich in spirit, in love for family, for each other, who can lose themselves in song and dance, while as Kate puts it, they still believe in responsibilities and obligations and good order.

As forces outside the family appear to conspire against them we follow their struggle to maintain that order and as it crumbles around them and we empathise with their plight.

Snatches of music from the 30’s permeate the play as Marconi, the radio in the corner – weaves its magic spell on these kind, sensible women and transforms them in to shrieking strangers. Fr Jack their brother has returned from Africa and has brought unease to the household with his tales of life there and his new strange beliefs.

The story is narrated by Michael, the “out of wedlock” son of the youngest sister Chris, as he reflects on those harvest days in August 1936 when his father, Gerry Evans, visits the household on random occasions causing further upset.

So please join us in Glenties on March 2nd, 3rd and 4th as we honour those five brave Glenties women.

To enquire about tickets e mail glentiesdramagroup@gmail.com

Glenties Notes 24th February 2012

By Joseph on February 24, 2012 | Category: Glenties,News | Tags: 2012, Action Group, Bluestacks Special Needs Foundation, Dancing At Lughnasa, Drama Group, Edeninfagh, February, Glenties, Notes, Playgroup, St. Patrick's Day, X-Factor | No Comments

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Glenties
The Glenties Community Action Group is holding a St. Patrick’s Day parade in the town this year on Saturday 17th March. They are also attempting a Guinness Book of Records for the most Leprechauns in one place at one time. They are asking everyone in the community to come out and show your support for your local area for this novel event. If you want to take part you can register on glenties.ie or call in to Anne Bonner, Dressmaker on Main Street. The committee appreciate that these are hard times, especially financially for everyone, therefore they have decided that to minimise costs that they would make the costumes, which will be provided at a cost of € 10. They are also making carnival items for the parade. This is being done daily in the Community Centre from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Anyone interested in helping out please feel free to call in and help. To make the day a success and a great family day, especially for children, they are asking Business people, Clubs, Groups, Schools and Individuals to consider putting a float into the parade.

X-Factor 2012
This Year’s X-Factor takes place in M25 Glenties on Saturday 3rd March at 10 p.m. sharp. The beneficiaries this year are – Donegal Hospice, The Ronald Mc Donald House, (which provides accommodation for the families of seriously ill children, who are hospitalised at Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin) and The Glenties Playground. A great night’s fun is guaranteed with 12 unmissable acts strutting their stuff for charity. Lines are on sale locally at just € 2 per line for a raffle to be held on the night.

Glenties Community Playgroup Ltd.
All Parents are invited to attend the A.G.M. on Thursday 23rd February at 8 p.m. in the Pre-SchoolBuilding. Refreshments will be served.

Dancing At Lughnasa
Glenties Drama Group is in full swing with rehearsals for their upcoming production of Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa in Glenties Community Centre on March 2nd, 3rd, 4th. There is great local interest in the play as it reflects Friel’s memories of his childhood visits to his aunts in Glenties. So make it a date for your diary and come and enjoy an evening of live theatre.

Collection
Many thanks to everyone at Glenties and Edeninfagh who contributed to the recent Bluestacks Special Needs Foundation Church Gate Collection. The amount raised was € 675.

Enrolment at Edeninfagh N.S.
Enrolment Forms are now available at the school for the 2012 / 2013 School Year. Further details are available by ringing the school on 9551663.

Glenties Notes 17th February 2012

By Joseph on February 17, 2012 | Category: Glenties,News | Tags: 2012, Anne Mc Callig, Cash for Clobber, Charity Ceilí, Community T.V., Dancing At Lughnasa, Donegal Hospice, Drama Group, February, Gerry Corcoran, Glenties, Highlands Hotel, Limelight, Little Angels, Michael Boyle, Mullantyboyle Bridge, Naomh Conaill, Notes, Presentation Night, Scoil Mhuire, Sean Mc Kenna, Terence Slowey | No Comments

The Late Mary Anne Mc Callig
The death took place in The Hillcrest Nursing Home, Letterkenny on Wednesday 1st February 2012 of Mary Anne Mc Callig, Edeninfagh, Glenties. Her Remains were brought to her home on Thursday and to The Church of The Holy Family, Edeninfagh on Saturday morning. Fr. Pat Prendergast, Fr. Denis Quinn and Fr. Aodhan Cannon concelebrated RequiemMass. Members of the family did the Readings, Prayers of the Faithful and brought up the Gifts. Singing was by Breidin Gallagher accompanied by her son Darragh on Guitar. Burial took place in Edeninfagh Graveyard. Mary Anne was predeceased by her husband John some years ago. Her brother John also predeceased her. She is survived by three sons, John, James and Pat, two daughters, Eibhlín and Mary, one brother, Paddy Ward, Edeninfagh, grandchildren, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended.

Thanks
Sincere thanks to Michael Boyle, Limelight, Glenties, for organising a very successful Fundraising ‘Country Night’ for the Little Angels School. He raised € 7,200, which was presented to Margaret Kennedy, Deputy Principal in the school. Thanks to all the acts who performed free on the night, the bus and taxi drivers who provided free transport, the walkers, those who gave donations and sponsorship and everyone who supported in any way.

Bingo
The winners at the Bingo in the Community Centre, Glenties on Tuesday 7th February 2012 were – Fiona Gallagher won the Jackpot of € 400. Maire Doyle, Anne Byrne, Ardara, Rosaleen Melly, Anthony, Doochary, Fiona Boyle, Peter Sweeney, Anne Quinn, Martin Mc Taggart and Ann Mc Hugh, Glengesh won € 100 each. James Gallagher, Patricia Whyte, Fidelma Burke, May Kennedy, Carmel Doherty, Nellie Maguire, Frosses, Ann Quinn and Rose Mc Groarty won € 50 each. Rosaleen Melly won € 40. Margo Gallagher, Hugo Gallagher, Bridget Bonner won € 35 each. Margaret Gallagher, F. Doherty, Bernadette Gallagher, Frosses, Christine Mc Cool and M.M. Mc Gettigan won € 25 each.

Charity Ceilí
A Charity Ceilí will be held in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties on Sunday 18th March. Dancing is from 9 p.m. – 12. Music is by The Long Note and admission is €10 (including supper). All proceeds will go to – Palliative Care Team, Donegal Hospice

Glenties Community T.V. – Regarding Payments
The payment of the € 10 can be made to Martin Breslin, The Craft Gallery on Main Street, Glenties.

Naomh Conaill C.I.G. Presentation Night
A Hot Buffet and Dance will take place in the Highlands Hotel Glenties on Saturday 18th February at 8 p.m. Music is by ‘Derailed’. Tickets are € 20 and are available from the Paperstop, The Co-op and The Craft Gallery or contact Rosaleen Doherty on 087-6235023 or Owen Mc Geehan, Fintown on 2506653. Donegal County Manager, Jim Mc Guinness is the Special Guest.

Garda Retirements
Garda Gerry Corcoran will retire from the Garda Síochána after 38 years of dedicated service in the Donegal Division. To mark this achievement, join Gerry for celebratory drinks in Leo’s Bar, Glenties on February 17th February at 9 p.m.

Garda / Community Function
To mark the retirement and acknowledge the service of Sergeant Sean Mc Kenna, Ardara, Garda Martin Tonry, Clogher and Garda John Kilbane, Ardara a function will be held in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel, Ardara on Saturday 25th February. Doors open at 9 p.m.; donations at door. Everyone is welcome.

Mullantyboyle Bridge
Cllr Terence Slowey has been informed that under the Regional and Local Roads Allocations 2012 € 350,000 has been approved for the replacement of the MullantyboyleBridge. Cllr Slowey would like to thank Mr. Charles Hanlon who coordinated the petition with over 200 signatures and together with myself arranged the necessary meetings with the County Council. Cllr Slowey would also like to thank all who signed the petition and the people of Glenties in supporting him to get this project underway. We now look forward to the completion of this job and the walkers and all those who use this bridge availing of it again.

Cash for Clobber
Scoil Mhuire is having another ‘Cash for Clobber’ collection on Tuesday 28th February. We welcome all bags of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, belts, handbags, bed linen (no duvets) curtains, paired shoes etc… We would like to thank you for your support for our past collections and look forward to this one being another success.

Glenties Notes 9th February 2012

By Joseph on February 9, 2012 | Category: Glenties,News | Tags: 2012, Action Group, Art Classes, Bluestack Special Needs Foundation, Ceilí, Charlie Deacy, Chiropody Clinic, Community T.V., February, First Holy Communion, Glenties, Highlands Hotel, Joe Boyle, Johnny Boyle, Kilkenny, Marie Keating, Naomh Conaill, Notes, Presentation, Scoil Mhuire, Special Olympics, St. Riaghan’s, Zumba | No Comments

Bingo
Winners at the Bingo in the Community Centre, Glenties on Tuesday 31st January were – John Mc Loone and Anne Davison won € 200 each. Maura Kilbane, Anne Furey, Denise Campbell, Bridget Mc Cabe, Frosses, Bridget Mc Cabe, Frosses, Brenda Reid, Sarah Mc Glynn and L. Doherty won € 100 each. Bridie Boyle, John O’ Donnell, Norah Gallagher, Eileen Maguire, Mary Ward, Fidelma Burke, Annie Deane, Rose Mc Fadden, Paddy Mc Gill, Nan Doherty and B. Fitzpatrick won € 50 each. Emily Thompson won € 40. Paddy Moore, Anne White, Bernadette Gallagher, John O’ Donnell, Teresa Molloy and Shaun Maloney won € 25 each.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to the relatives and friends of Joe Boyle formerly of Glen Road, Glenties who died recently in Canada. Joe was a brother of the late Eugene Boyle, Glen Road.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the wife and family and all the relatives and friends of Charlie Deacy, Quay Road, Ballina, Co. Mayo, who died on Thursday 26th January 2012 in CastlebarHospital. Charlie came to Glenties as an Inspector in 1973. He was promoted to Superintendent in 1980 and was transferred to Letterkenny. He returned to Glenties as permanent Superintendent in 1981 where he remained until 1988, when he was transferred to Ballina. He lived on the Ardara Road, Glenties before he built his new home on the Glen Road. He is survived by his wife Maura, three daughters, Evelyn Caroline and Regina and one son, Cathal.

Volunteers Wanted
The Glenties Community Action Group is looking for volunteers to help organise events in the town, i.e. St Patrick’s Day Parade, Music Festival etc. Please contact Carmel on 087 9307423.

Collection – Thanks
The Bluestack Special Needs Foundation Church Gate Collection, taken up recently, amounted to € 565 in Glenties and € 110 in Edeninfagh. Thank You to everyone who made a contribution.

Chiropody Clinic
There will be chiropody clinic in the Glenties Day Centre on Monday 13th February. Ring Margaret on 087 1417180 for appointment.

Zumba Fitness Classes in Glenties
Every Tuesday Morning at 10.45 a.m. & Every Wednesday Evening at 7 p.m. in the Community Centre, Glenties. Zumba exercises include music with fast and slow rhythms. The music comes from dance styles including cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, chachacha & reggaeton. You don’t need a partner or to be a good dancer to Zumba, just follow my simple moves & before you know it, you’ll be getting a great cardio workout in a fun party atmosphere!! Wear runners, comfortable clothes & bring a bottle of water. Dance breakdowns during every class so you can join in at your own pace. Enquiries to; Bridget on 087 913 0558 or on Facebook: Zumbardara.

Preparation Programme for First Holy Communion
The Parish based Programme for First Holy Communion called – “Do This in Memory” will continue Next Sunday – 12th February at 11 a.m. Mass.

Kilkenny National School
Enrolment Forms for the School Year 2012 / 2013 are available at the school now. Telephone 9544270.

St. Riaghan’s N. S. Drimnacrosh
Enrolment Forms are available from the School Office from Monday 6th February until Monday 13th February. Children will be invited to experience School Life at a later date in June.

Scoil Mhuire
Enrolment Day for Scoil Mhuire takes place on Friday 10th February between 1.30 p.m. and 3 .00 p.m. You may bring your child to see his / her new classroom and perhaps meet a few new friends.

Glenties Community T.V. – Regarding Payments
The payment of the € 10 can be made to Martin Breslin, The Craft Gallery on Main Street, Glenties.

Special Olympics
Special Olympics will hold their Annual Church Gate Collection next weekend Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th February. Special Olympics rely on this collection to help them raise the necessary funds to continue their work with existing athletes.

Art Classes
Johnny Boyle Art Classes have begun again in the Highlands Hotel on Tuesday Nights at 8.00 p.m.

Marie Keating Information Bus Cancellation
Unfortunately the Marie Keating Cancer Information Mobile Unit will NOT be in Ardara on 14th February.

Glenties Notes 3rd February 2012

By Joseph on February 3, 2012 | Category: Glenties,News | Tags: 2012, Action Group, Community T.V., Crib, Doodle 4 Google, February, Glenties, Mark O'Donnell, Naomh Conaill, Notes, Scoil Mhuire, St. Columba’s Comprehensive, St. Patrick's Day | No Comments

Bingo
Bingo takes place every Tuesday night in The Community Centre Glenties at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Every Line € 50, every House € 100, Jackpot € 400. Snooker tables open every evening except Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Committee would like to thank everyone for their continued support. Winners at the Bingo in the Community Centre on Tuesday 24th January were – Ann Quinn won the Jackpot of € 400. Michael Doherty won € 200. Carmel Fitzgerald and Sarah Mc Glynn won € 150 each. Maura Kilbane, Patricia Molloy, Liz Buckley, Mary Furey and Patsy Mc Dyre won € 100 each. Shaun Maloney, Rosaleen Melly, Mary Kennedy, Ann Cannon, Dympna Morgan, Kathleen Mc Gettigan, Anthony Burke, Mrs Moy, Mary Cafferty, Maggie O’ Donnell, Mary Mc Gill and Margaret Boyle won € 50 each.

Mass in Rossnowlagh
A bus will leave Mc Guinness’ Café at 6.00 p.m. on Tuesday 7th February and every first Tuesday for Mass in Rossnowlagh. The organisers wish to make an appeal for more people to join them.

Glenties Community T.V.
As a result of storm damage there has been no BBC1, BBC 2 or UTV. In order to get these stations up and running and to repair the damage, members of the committee will be making a collection of € 10 per house. Hopefully this will cover all the costs until the changeover in October 2012. A General Meeting will be held later in the year regarding the changeover.

Christmas Crib Collection – Thanks –“Gratitude from Jimma in Ethiopia”
The people of Jimma are overwhelmed and delighted with the support from the people in Glenties Parish and Community at large. The money from The Crib and from the Charity Shop is sent on a monthly basis to support children, families and old poor people to keep body and soul together. They send back thanks and prayers and blessings in abundance. We are hoping to arrange for a couple to visit our community in the Summer when we can forge closer links with the community in Jimma and hear first hand how our support is so essential to them. We will organise a community event around their visit. In the meantime thank you again for your continued support and if you have unwanted Christmas Gifts or Good Stuff that you no longer need we are very happy to receive same in ‘Shop N Share’. Maria Rafferty and Team.

Doodle 4 Google Competition
Mark O’Donnell, Mill Road, Glenties has been selected as a finalist in the Nationwide Doodle for Google Competition. Mark represents Scoil Mhuire and in order for him to be an overall winner, the public need to vote for him. Voting is easy – follow this link http://www.google.ie/doodle4google/2012/vote.html#d=d3-15 and clink the Vote for this Doodle button. All votes would be really appreciated.

Overall Award for Scoil Mhuire
Congratulations to Scoil Mhuire, Glenties who were the overall winners at the Donegal Sports Awards night in the Silver Tassie, Letterkenny on Friday 27th January. The school had three nominations – Amy Boyle Carr was nominated for Best Sports Girl and John Mc Cann was nominated for Best Sports Teacher. Unfortunately Amy and John were not successful, but the fact that their school got the overall award made up for their disappointment. Well done to all the boys and girls and their teacher, who took part in the Sports Events which gained this honour for the school.

Glenties Community Action Group
The Christmas Church Gate collection for the Glenties Christmas Lights raised € 938.38. A huge thank you to all those who contributed.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Glenties Community Action Group are organising a Parade on St. Patrick’s Day. To contribute to the planning of this exciting and fun-filled event, please come along to the Highlands Hotel tomorrow Friday 3rd February at 7 p.m.

All Ireland Champions
Congratulations to the St. Columba’s Comprehensive School., Glenties U – 16C Boys Basketball Team, who won the All Ireland Schools Final in the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght last week, when they defeated Colaistí Pobail Setanta from Dublin. Local lad Ethan O’ Donnell was named MVP.

St. Patrick's Day Parade Preparations

By Joseph on January 31, 2012 | Category: Glenties,News | Tags: Action Group, Glenties, Highlands Hotel, Parade, St. Patrick's Day | No Comments

Glenties Community Action Group are having a parade on St Patrick’s Day.

To contribute to the planning of this exciting and fun-filled event, please come along to the Highlands Hotel on Friday 3rd February @ 7pm.

Your community needs you !

Glenties Notes 25th January 2012

By Joseph on January 25, 2012 | Category: Glenties,News | Tags: 2012, Bluestack Foundation, Enrolment, GAP Tourism, Glenties, January, Martina Maguire, Notes, Pioneers, Scoil Mhuire, Swimming | No Comments

Enrolment Day in Scoil Mhuire
Enrolment Day for School Year 2012 – 2013 in Scoil Mhuire takes place on Friday 10th February between 1.30 p.m. and 3.00 p.m. You may bring your child to see his/her new classroom on this day and perhaps meet a few new friends. This year an Enrolment Pack can be collected from the School Secretary from Wednesday 25th January onwards. This is to give parents time to study the pack. Any questions you may have will be answered on Enrolment Day.

West Coast Cormorants Swimming Club
A new 8-week term of swimming lessons will start on Tuesday 7th February in Ballyshannon Pool. To book a place for your son or daughter, age 7 or over, please contact the Dolmen Centre, phone 074 9545879. All children from the Glenties, Ardara and Portnoo areas are welcome. Please enrol by Friday 27th January.

Pioneer Total Abstinence Association
The local branch of the P.T.A.A. wish to thank everyone who gave so generously to their recent Annual Collection.

Bingo
Bingo takes place every Tuesday night in The Community Centre Glenties at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. Every Line € 50, every House € 100, Jackpot € 400. Snooker tables open every evening except Tuesday evening from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Committee would like to thank everyone for their continued support. Winners at the Bingo on Tuesday 17th January were – Dim Melly won the Jackpot of € 400. Isobel Mc Loone, Bernie Martin, Anne Furey, Denise Maguire, Rosemary Whelan, Irene Langan and Rose Mc Fadden won € 100 each. Teresa Mc Kelvey, Jimmy Quinn, Nora Gallagher, Bid Fletcher, Anne White, Mary Breslin, Ann Mc Hugh, Mannix Boyle, Bridie Boyle, Yvonne Doherty, Carmel Doherty, Eileen Gallagher, P. Molloy, Fiona Gallagher and Margaret Ann Mc Brearty won € 50 each. Kathleen Boyle won € 40. Kitty Mc Glynn, Annie Boyle, Sally Mc Guigan and Anna Cannon won € 25 each. Fiona Gallagher, Margaret Melly and M. Furey won € 20 each.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to Lil Cannon and family, Narin Road, Glenties, on the death of Lil’s brother Connie Mc Cahill, formerly of Lettermacaward, who died recently in Glasgow.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family, relatives and friends of 16 year old Martina Maguire, Ardara, who was buried in Ardara on Monday last. Martina was a grandniece of Rose Mc Gill, Glen Road, Glenties and was a pupil at St. Columba’s Comprehensive School in Glenties.

GAP Tourism
GAP Tourism would like to thank everyone who contributed in any way to the fun run on 26th December. € 250 was raised which went towards the insurance for the GAP sporting events and the walking trail at Kilraine. The GAP Tourism AGM will take place on Monday 6th February at 9 p.m. in the Dolmen Centre Kilclooney. You are welcome to contribute to this meeting and enhance this unique area as a destination for outdoor activities. See the website; www.gaptourism.com

Church Gate Collection
The Bluestack Special Needs Collection will take place at all Masses next weekend 28th & 29th January. All support greatly appreciated.

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