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Pictured at the start of the 2017 Sportive
Magee Donegal Bay Spring Sportive all set for another year
The 6th Magee Donegal Bay Spring Sportive is set to roll this Saturday 14th April. The popular cycle challenge is one of the biggest sporting events to be held annually in Donegal Town. Almost 500 cyclists took part last year and the local Donegal Bay Cycling Club are expecting a similar number this year and will be praying for another day of good weather. Widely regarded as one of the best cycle events in the country it received recognition in 2017 - being voted as the Best Leisure Cycle event in Ulster by the regional governing body, Cycling Ulster. Accepting the award earlier this year, Club Chairperson Paul McGroary said the club were honoured to receive such an award and that it was nice recognition for all the hard work put into organising the event, particularly as it was voted on by the members of Cycling Ulster. So what makes the Sportive so popular? According to Donegal Bay Club Secretary Ed Wiazewicz, “It is a combination of excellent organisation, the fantastic scenery, Donegal friendliness and hospitality, and the very
cheap entry prices which are rare nowadays.” Leisure Secretary Kevin McGlynn echoes those sentiments, “We put a lot of effort into putting on a great event and our members are very good at putting their weight behind it. I think everyone gets a buzz from the great feedback we receive and it fills everyone with a sense of pride, not just for the event, but of living in Donegal.” Once again the Club are also fortunate to have the backing of Magee of Donegal who are now in their fourth year of supporting the event. Lynn Temple is an avid cyclist and has taken part in every edition to date. He is delighted to help support an event that combines his interest in cycling with promoting the best of what Donegal has to offer. Ferm Engineering, owned by the McCabe family, are another local firm who have backed the event in recent years. As far as the Donegal Club are concerned, the Sportive is as much about promoting Donegal as it is about promoting cycling. Each year, people are travelling from further away to take part. “This year, we have people
who have signed up to take part who have never even been to Donegal before, so that is a big plus,” says Ed. Last year, the club arranged for local photographer Martin Gallagher from Kilcar to produce a video of the event and with the weather playing its part, the video turned out be to a great success. To date it has been viewed about 20,000 times and shared over 200 times on social media. The Sportive offers three routes in differing lengths - 50k; 100k; 140k. All three head west out of town along the shore at Mountcharles, up Salthill with the 50k route heading as far as Bruckless, before turning for home; the 100k continues to Carrick via the beautiful shore road, returning over Glengesh and through Ardara. The 140k distance is a similar route with added loops around Glencolmcille and the Bluestack Drive. Event HQ will be at the AVS with signon for the 50k route from 8am-9.30am with cyclists rolling out from 10am on the Diamond.
Annual Famine Walk in Donegal Town
Achan bhliain ins an comhluadar áitiúil seo, tagann daltaí ó Ghaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí le chéile le daltaí roghnaithe ó scoileanna eile áitiúil fá choinne Siúlóid Bhliantúil an Drochshaoil. Is comóradh beo bhliantúil an ócáid uathúil seo i saol an comhluadar, thart fá Baile Dhún na nGall. Déanann an siúlóid cuimhneachán ar na hanamacha a fuair bás i rith an droch shaoil; í dteach na mbocht áitiùil, ar an oileán agus thart fán domhain. Ceiliúrann na rannpháirtithe achan duine nó grúpa a chuidigh le na daoine ocrach i nam an drochshaoil. Fosta bailíonn na daltaí airgead – euro amháin ó gach aon clann – fá choinne Médecin sans Frontières - dream atá san líne tosaigh is iad ag cuidiú le na daoine is bochta ar domhán ag an bhomaite. Bígí linn ar an lá agus seas le na daltaí is iad ag cuir ar aghaidh anois an cuidiú a thainig chuig an oileán seo i rith an drochshaoil. Bígí Linn.
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The annual commemoration of the famine dead by the participating local children and adults is a spiritual remembrance of the souls who perished locally, on the island and internationally during this wretched period of our history. This unique event in the social calendar of the locality is a living commemoration of these tragic events as well as a celebration of how the diversity of our community can come together in a prayerful and reverent remembrance of those souls who perished. This contemporary diversity reflects the variety of sources from where the assistance came to assist our starving ancestors. Many voluntary Christian groups contributed such as the Quaker community, the Jewish community of London, the Muslim community of the Ottoman Empire and the Choctaw
Seosamh Mac Suibhne
indigenous community from Oklahoma, to name a few. Each child participating in the commemorative walk is asked to bring one euro as a donation to Médecins sans Frontières from the family. This euro enables the children to pass on the aid our ancestors received and in so doing make a small contribution to the many who suffer from injustice in the world today. The walk will be led by Linda Ervine, Waylon Gary Whitedeer and Tomás O Connagháin C.C. The cortege will visit O Donnell Castle to view Waylon’s picture “Clann Spirits” and then make its way to the famine graveyard and visit the workhouse before the pupils return to their respective schools. The commemoration will start at 10am on 20th April from the Diamond. Please join us on our commemorative annual walk.
Siúlóid Bhliantúil an Drochshaoil 2018
Daltaí ó Ghaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí, Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala, St. Eunan’s N.S. (Laghey), Abbey Vocational School, Glebe N.S. agus daltaí roghnaithe ó scoileanna eile áitiúla COMÓRADH BEO BLIANTÚIL
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An Aoine, 20ú Aibreán, 2018, 10.00 R.N. An Diamant, Baile Dhún na nGall
LINDA IRVINE, WAYLON GARY WHITE DEER and TOMÁS O CONNAGHÁIN C.C. will lead this walk to commemorate the Famine dead and to celebrate the generosity of the Choctaw Nation in 1847 and all others who helped.
Siúlóid i gcuimhne ar na sluaite a fuair bás le linn an Drochshaoil agus mar chomhartha buíochais le Náisiún na Choctaw as a bhflaithiúlacht in 1847 agus le achan cuiditheoir eile.
All donations go to Médecins sans Frontières
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SPRING SPORTIVE 2018
SPRING SPORTIVE Saturday 14th April 2018
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Registration: 8.30am-9.30am
Cycle starts 10am Entry fee:
50km route: €10 (Pay on the day) 100km /140km routes €20 (Online registration only)
If you are a Cycling Ireland member please bring your membership card. A €5 supplement will apply to nonmembers of Cycling Ireland to cover insurance costs.
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Church of Ireland tower repairs begin
Eye on Donegal Profiles… McGonigle Glass
“We love colour and we hope this shows in our work!”
Beginning of work.
McGonigle Glass Studio are three sisters (Elaine, Lyndsey and Zara McGonigle) who have a passion for all things craft and design. From an early age they have been making, painting and idea-generating so no surprise they all ended up studying in the National College of Art and Design, Dublin. Now in their 14th business year in the Donegal Craft Village they enjoy doing what they love and are excited to announce that their newly refurbished shop will be opened in the next two weeks, just in time for their 15th business birthday this June. McGonigle Glass Studio specialise in individually crafted glass jewellery, glass art and vessels using slumping, engraving, sandcasting and beadmaking techniques. Each piece they make is designed, made and finished with love in their studio in the Donegal Craft Village. The shop offers visitors a unique opportunity to watch the whole production process from start to finish which adds a little more appreciation of the work that goes into each piece they make. Their work can be found in their studio and shop in the Donegal Craft Village and on Facebook and Instagram/mcgonigleglassstudio or on their website where they ship worldwide www.mcgonigleglassstudio.com
Scaffolding progress - end of day one.
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SCOIL RINCE TIR CHONAILL EXCELS AT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Ruth and Katie Gillespie have just returned to Donegal from the WIDA World Irish Dance Championships in Maastricht, Holland. The girls both finished in top ten positions, bringing home four World Medals and a second place World Globe. “As a dance teacher, to see your dancers fulfill their dreams of competing on a world stage is a dream come true but for those dancers to also be your sisters is a feeling that can’t be described,” says Sarah Gillespie, teacher at Scoil Rince Tir Chonaill. “I can’t explain how massive this achievement is for the two girls and our dance school here in Donegal Town. I only did my exams and joined WIDA last year, so to be taking home world medals already is beyond amazing,” said Sarah. She continued, “WIDA is the most global organisation of Irish Dance today and over 30 countries were represented in the event. It was humbling to see how our tradition and culture has spread to every corner of the world with dancers from all over America, Australia, UK, Europe and Asia being represented. The variations that each culture brought to the event was amazing and welcomed by everyone.” WIDA prides itself on its positive and encouraging approach to competition. The camaraderie between teachers and dancers alike is what makes being part of the WIDA family such a wonderful experience for all involved. It’s full steam ahead now with preparations for the All Ireland Championships event this summer and Scoil Rince Tir Chonaill is looking forward to what the next year will bring. Classes are run weekly in Donegal Town and Inver and new dancers are always welcome. For more information call Sarah on 087 7509230
Katie and Ruth Gillespie at the World Irish Dance Championships in Maastricht, Holland
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Stress Control Training, Session 2, Monday 16th April. Abbey Hotel, 7pm-8.30pm
This session will look at how the body feeds stressed feelings, anxiety and depression and provides information on techniques to break the vicious circle. A relaxation CD will also be distributed on the night. For more information contact Bill on 086 772 3287 No need to book and everyone welcome Stress Control Training is sponsored by Donegal Mind Wellness.
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OPEN 7 DAYS Breakfast served 8am – 11.30am Lunch served 12pm – 5pm A la Carte served on Friday & Saturday 6pm – 9pm
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The Donegal Abbey Singers The Conwell Singers & The Derg Valley Singers are presenting a concert of popular Sacred Music in
St Mary’s RC Church, Stranorlar on Sunday April 22nd at 7pm. Proceeds to the RNLI.
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Naomh Brid Notes There was no overall winner of this week’s lotto draw. The jackpot now stands at €6,550. The numbers drawn were 4, 5, 12, 14, and 19. The €25 winners were Donna Cororan, Jennifer O’Malley, Noelle Ward and Martin O’Malley. The next draw will take place in the Dew Drop Inn, Laghey
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on the 16th April. Well done to the ladies who competed in their first outing against Mac Cumhaills after a long absence. The Ballybofey side were stronger on the day. The club would like to thank Keith Anderson for sponsoring the U12’s.
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DUNKINEELY AND AREA COMMUNITY CONSULTATION Dunkineely Community Ltd. (DCL) was awarded a grant from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme in late 2017. The grant has enabled DCL to commission a study to investigate the strengths, weaknesses and needs of the area, in order to build on what is good and work to remedy what is lacking in the community. Kate Wilkinson, of About Face Consulting Limited, has been commissioned to work with the community over the next few months, to carry out the study. The study area is basically from the Five Points, to Inver, and from Croagh to St John’s Point, taking in the hinterland of Bruckless, Killaghtee and Dunkineely. One major thing DCL considers necessary for the community is a functioning, warm and inviting
Community Hall; the rest of the current grant will be spent on the renovation of the Dunkineely Community Hall. Please let Kate know what you would like for the hall and what functions you think it should have. If you would like to express an opinion, make a suggestion or have your say, please contact Kate on communityhealthdkb@gmail.com or phone her on 086 8779506. Kate will be making quite a few visits to the area in the coming months, and everyone is requested to give her a warm welcome and as much assistance as possible. She will also be looking for support in carrying out the consultation, and if you are interested in becoming a paid community facilitator, please contact her.
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Try a paddle on a dragon boat Donegal Dragons would like to invite you to the pier in Donegal Town on Saturday 14th April at 5pm for an introduction to paddle on a dragon boat. Everyone is welcome male or female, adults of all ages, no experience needed. For more information and to book your place please contact Deborah Bonner on 087 7752549.
Have you a story to tell or an event coming up? Tell us and we’ll tell everybody! Deadline for each week’s issue is 1pm on Monday. Call us on 074 9722677 or email look@eyeondonegal.com or message us on Facebook @eyeondonegal
AVS REUNION 1976 - 1981
Abbey Hotel, 14th April at 7.30pm €20 Catch up with your ‘old’ school friends over a curry, some music and maybe even a wee dance. We aren’t getting any younger so please come and see us before we really are old and wrinkly!
The Irish Wheelchair Association presents ‘Service without Walls’ to assist individuals avail of services within their communities. This service will help people to identify and pursue opportunities e.g. health / wellbeing, employment, social / leisure activities and education. The service is offered to people living with physical and sensory disability, aged 18-65 years in the Donegal Town, Mountcharles, Dunkineely, Bruckless, Killybegs, Kilcar, Glencolmcille, Ardara, Glenties areas. For further info contact: Orla Dorrian, Community Liaison Worker 074 9177448 / 085 8594986 or email: orla.dorrian@iwa.ie
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St Naul’s Notes
LADIES - Our Senior Ladies travelled to Buncrana with a small Panel on Sunday, unfortunately came away on the losing side. We competed well in the first half playing with 13 a side but due to Injury after 10 minutes we were reduced to 12 players and had to finish the remainder of the game 12 v 13. Despite our best effort Buncrana were comfortable winners; Final score 6-9 to 3-6. U12 GIRLS - A great start to our u12 girls season with a well fought draw against Killybegs. U16 GIRLS - Their is a change of throw-in time on Tuesday to 630 pm where we host St Eunans, Good luck to all the Girls. UNDERAGE BOYS - Under 12s were unfortunate to loose to the Four Masters on their first outing in the League. U 16s boys lost to Naomh Columba but look forward to meeting Naomh Ultan on Wednesday evening at home, Throw in 6.45 NURSERY continues on Saturday morning at 10am in Inver community Centre. SENIOR MEN - We travelled to Mac Cumhaills at the weekend but despite a resilient comeback in the second half our reserves were unlucky to loose by 2 points. The senior team were equally unlucky loosing to Mac Cumhaills 1-11 to 8 points. We meet Glenfin next Sunday away. DATE FOR DIARY - We will be having our Annual 10 week draw building on the success of last year. Our first draw will take place on Friday May 11th, Total Prize money of €25,000, weekly prizes of €1,000, €500, €300, €200, €200 and €200. Tickets available locally.
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WHAT’S ON…
DONEGAL TOWN There will be an EXHIBITION COMMUNITIES AT WORK in The St. John Bosco Centre on Sat 14th April from 12noon to 6pm. The day includes free workshops, Community Groups’ exhibitions, funding information etc. To register for the exhibition call Andrew 074 9127056 or email amcnulty@dldc.org BLUESTACK RAMBLERS WALK on Sunday 15th April is to Cronageer-Cronawore. 5/6 hours duration, strenuous. Meet at Tourist Office Donegal Town at 10am. LAGHEY St. Eunan’s NS are holding a FUNDRAISING FUN TABLE QUIZ in The Dew Drop Inn on Fri 13th April. To reserve a table contact Karina on 086 0490521. A VINTAGE TEA PARTY & CAKE SALE will be held in Laghey Parish Hall on Friday 27th April from 7pm - 9pm. Including exhibition of Local Vintage Photos and Memorabilia. All proceeds in aid of Donegal Hospital Comfort Fund and Laghey Parish Church. LEGHOWNEY LEGHOWNEY COUNTRY MARKET in Leghowney Hall, Saturday 14th April 11am to 1pm. Put a spring in your step and join us for a fantastic range of locally produced breads, cakes, preserves and fresh meats from Eddie Walsh’s Butchers, Free range eggs, local honey and much more. INVER AGM - Inver Community Centre, Thursday 19th April 8pm, everyone welcome. INVER ACTIVE GROUP - Tuesdays 11am DISCO - Friday 27th April, for 13 to 15 year olds, 9.30pm to 12 midnight. SOCIAL DANCE - Thursday 3rd May 9.30pm music by Shane Shovlin. KARATE - Classes 6-9pm. Contact Michael for more details 087 766 3971. FITNESS CLASSES - Tuesday and Thursday nights 6.30pm-7.30pm, beginners; 7.30pm to 8.30pm all levels of fitness. Morning classes Wednesday and Friday, 6.30am to 7.30am. Pay as you go, €4 per session. IRISH DANCE CLASSES - Suited to age 4 and up and all levels of experience welcome Friday evenings 5pm to 6.15pm. Call Sarah Gillespie for more details on 087 750 9230. KILCAR South West Donegal Community Radio are organising a VARIETY CONCERT in Kilcar Parish Hall on Friday 13th April at 8pm. KILLAGHTEE Killaghtee N.S. is now open for enrolment of pupils for September 2018. Closing date for enrolment is Fri. 27th April 2018. For further information or queries contact the principal at 074-9737433.
Celebrating her 90th Birthday at a family gathering in the Olde Castle Bar, Eileen Brennan, of the Glebe, pictured here with her daughter Ann O’Gara.
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Workhouse A section of Donegal Town Workhouse is still in existence on the grounds of the modern Donegal Community Hospital. The building is a relic of a dark period of Ireland’s history. Close by was a burial ground, known today the Famine Graveyard, where the deceased occupants of the workhouse were interred in unmarked graves. The records of Donegal Town Workhouse were destroyed in a fire in 1914. 6km to Harvey’s Point Country Hotel 5.5km to Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel
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Donegal Bay Waterbus
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Departs from outside Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town every 1½ hours from 1am to 7pm Journey takes approx 4 hours
DONEGAL - GALWAY
Departs from outside Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town 6.25am | 8.40am | 10.40am | 12.40pm | 4.55pm | 7.55pm Journey takes approx 4 hours
DONEGAL - DERRY
Departs from outside Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town 8.42am | 9.42am | 12.52pm 2.37pm | 4.07pm | 6.17pm | 8.12pm Journey takes approx 1½ hours
DONEGAL - KILLYBEGS Departs from outside Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town Mon - Sat: 7.25am | 9.30am | 2.15pm | 4.05pm | 6.15pm Sun: 5.45pm Journey takes 30-45mins
on the Wild Atlantic Way
Sailing Timetable
Thursday 12th April................ 1.00pm provisional Friday 13th April .................... 4.00pm confirmed Saturday 14th April ................ 4.00pm confirmed Sunday 15th April .................. 4.00pm confirmed Monday 16th April.................. 4.00pm confirmed Tuesday 17th April ................. 4.30pm provisional Wednesday 18th April .......... 10.00am provisional Please note these times are subject to change due to weather conditions and passenger numbers.
• Tickets must be purchased 30 minutes prior to sailing time. • Please contact us to check the status of provisional sailings. • Booked passengers will be advised of any last minute changes. PLEASE NOTE: Boarding will commence 15mins prior to sailing time. Due to tides the Waterbus will sail on time. Late arrivals can not be catered for. GROUP RATES AVAILABLE (weddings, private parties etc.)
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INDIAN RESTAURANT Unit 4, Main Street, Donegal Town
Sunday all you can eat buffet 1pm-5.30pm €10.95 per person
Donegal Town Sweeps the Board!
Two-thirds of the County’s Restaurant Award winners were in Donegal Town The Ulster Regional Irish Restaurant Association’s Awards were announced last week at a Gala Event in Belfast Local winners were:
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Rana and Susan Miah of Chandpur Restaurant - winners of “Best World Cuisine” award, (they were also winners of the “Best Customer Service” and “Best World Cuisine” in 2016).
Bluestack Centre & Hostel, Drimarone BOWLS every Tuesday night at 8pm. BINGO every Wednesday night at 8.30pm. DEIRDRE BURKE MEMORIAL DANCE on Friday 20th April. There will also be a MEMORIAL WALK on Sunday 22nd April.
Debbie O’Reilly and Jo Daly with all the team of Quay West Restaurant winners of “Best Casual Dining” and “Best Restaurant Manager” (Jo Daly)
ELECTRIC BICYCLE HIRE - We have four electric bikes for adults that will be available for hire very shortly from the Bluestack Centre & Hostel. HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION available for visitors, groups and locals at very competitive rates. Please call 074 9735564.
The Forge - winners of “Pub of the Year”
FROSSES NOTES
There was a very large turnout for THE ANNUAL 5 KM FUN RUN/WALK organised by Brian McCabe. The FROSSES BRANCH OF THE COMHALTAS CEOLTOIRI EIREANN are holding a session in Mohan’s Bar on Friday 13th April. All visiting musicians are welcome. CONGRATULATIONS to David and Juliette Kelly on the birth of their baby boy, Mark. David is a son of John and Kathleen Kelly up in Drumathumper. THE KILLIAN BAND’S TRIP to New York City for the St. Patrick’s Day parade down 5th Avenue was a major success. The WORK ON THE NEW ROAD between McGroarty’s crossroads and the lake at Mountcharles has started; there will be traffic disruption for the duration of the job. The ANNUAL TRACTOR RUN is on Sunday 15th starting at the Frosses hall at 12.30. Proceeds will go towards The Frosses Development Fund and The Bluestack Special Needs Foundation.
Colin McKee of Harvey’s Point winner of “Best Chef ” Harvey’s Point also won “Best Hotel & Guesthouse Restaurant” for their Lakeside Restaurant and “Best Customer Service”
Solís Lough Eske Castle - winners of “Best Wine Experience”
Simple Simons - winners of “Best ‘Free From’ ”
Market House Restaurant at the Abbey Hotel - “Best Catering for Children”.
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Weighbridge to return to Diamond
Donegal Bay Rowing Club has thoughtfully restored the old weighbridge hut that worked for many years on the Diamond in Donegal Town. The Railway Heritage Centre are planning to reinstate the weighbridge hut and are looking for volunteers to man the hut to provide information to visitors regarding places of interest in and around the town. This will in no way detract from the services already offered at the tourist
information office but will add yet another element to the tourism offering available in the town. They would like to hear from volunteers with a keen interest in the history of our local area who would feel confident talking to visitors and promoting local attractions. For more information contact Donna on 087 953 9041.
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Gardening with Emer COMING UP ROSES
A request I often get is “I want a plant that flowers all year long.” Surprisingly it turns out that Whin Bush isn’t the response they were looking for! I can however offer a plant that has an exceptionally long flowering season and will come back each year with a little care. There is good reason why Roses are commonplace in gardens of every style, from the more formal Victorian garden to the casually laid out cottage garden. Their continuing popularity is down to the variety of colours, scents, types and growth styles they possess. There is room in every garden for roses, whether they climb a south facing wall, ramble over a sunny fence, hold pride of place in a feature bed, carpet the edge of a border or bring months of colour to a patio pot. Many even have names that lend themselves to being suitable gifts for all occasions e.g. Congratulations, Blessings and Mother’s Day. Spring is the ideal time to plant new roses and to prune existing ones. Endless information is available for the care of roses but there are also many varieties that do not require as much maintenance. There are some with a greater resistance to black spot and others that do not need regular pruning. Call in to me at Ashtree Garden Centre for more information on growing roses and to have a browse through our extensive range of rose plants. EMER CAMPBELL FdSc Amenity Horticulture
Eye on This Day…
April 12th
1872 Jesse James gang robs bank in Columbia, Kentucky 1954 Bill Haley and the Comets record “Rock Around Clock” 1961 Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becomes the first person to orbit Earth
April 13th
1949 Mayo Clinc announces discovery of cortisone to treat rheumatoid arthritis 1957 “12 Angry Men”, directed by Sidney Lumet, starring Henry Fonda and Lee J. Cobb, is released 1970 Apollo 13 announces “Houston, we’ve got a problem!” as oxygen tank explodes en route to Moon
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April 14th
1865 US President Abraham Lincoln is shot by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theater in Washington 1903 Dr Harry Plotz discovers vaccine against typhoid (NYC) 1912 Titanic hits an iceberg at 11.40pm off Newfoundland
April 15th
1738 Bottle opener invented 1955 Ray Kroc opens first McDonald fast food restaurant in Illinois 2010 Volcanic ash from the eruption of Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland leads to the closure of airspace over Europe.
April 16th
1922 Annie Oakley sets women’s record by breaking 100 clay targets in a row 1964 9 men sentenced 25-30 years for Britain’s 1963 “Great Train Robbery” 2003 Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting 10 new member states to the European Union
April 17th
1397 Geoffrey Chaucer tells the “Canterbury Tales” for the first time at the court of King Richard II 1907 Ellis Island, New York records 11,745 immigrants 2011 “Game of Thrones”, based on the fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin premieres on HBO
April 18th
1809 First run of 2,000 guineas horse race at Newmarket, England 1902 Denmark is first country to adopt fingerprinting to identify criminals 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire kills nearly 4,000 while destroying 75% of the city 2017 British Prime Minister Theresa May announces she will seek a “snap” election.
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Valerie Doherty is holding her annual Alzheimer Tea Party on Saturday 14th April, at her home in Glebe Crest, from 11am-2.30pm.
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AVS Notes Induction Day:
The incoming 1st year Induction Day will take place on Tuesday, May 15th. There will be no school for Transition Year, LCA or 1st year on this day. All other students will have class as normal on this day.
Junior Certificate Home Economics
Junior Certificate Home Economics Practical Examination will take place between the 9th and 20th of April. The examination involves a culinary skills assessment. This is held in school where an external examiner comes and assesses students’ skills. Students are aware of their tasks at least two weeks before the examination. It accounts for 50% of the higher level overall grade and 60% of the ordinary level.
Architect in Schools Project
TY students are continuing to work on their Architect in Schools Project. The National Architects in Schools Initiative is an exciting programme for Transition Year students. Architects are placed in schools to facilitate hands-on design workshops with student groups in 25 schools across Ireland. Students learn a variety of new skills and gain insight to the professional life of designers and architects.
Upcoming TY Trips
Our TY students have a busy few weeks coming up with many trips, workshops and talks; the following is an example of what they are looking forward to: History Education trip to Derry, Disability Awareness Talk, Maths Lough Key Forest Park Trip, Sports Performance Analysis Workshop, Balmoral Shows and many more.
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Donegal Town F.C.
Senior Teams Both senior teams were
South Donegal Vintage & Heritage are having a sponsored
TRACTOR PUSH
around the Diamond, Donegal Town on Saturday 14th April In aid of Donegal Hospice & Sligo Hospital Oncology Unit
free last weekend with the Saturday Team game versus Cappry Rovers falling foul of a late cancellation. The Sunday boys are again free this weekend before a trip to title chasing Cappry Rovers, who will be seeking revenge after defeat at the Hospital Field earlier in the season. It’s a frustrating period for both teams as due to fixture congestion the Saturday team are also free this coming weekend. U16 – The U16’s turned in an excellent second half display out in Copany last Thursday evening. Copany took a deserved lead early on with Senan Quinn pulling the Town level before the break. The boys ran out comfortable winners in the second half with Darragh Geary, Joe Leape and Alex McAlmont also getting their names on the score sheet. U14 – Goals were flying in everywhere as the U14s played out a highly entertaining game versus Drumbar Celtic on Saturday morning missing out narrowly on a positive result. Next up is another away trip, this time against Dunkineely Celtic on Saturday at 11am. Training continues every Monday evening at the Astro from 6-7.15pm. U12 – Donegal Town had a good result away to Erne Wanderers on Tuesday evening. League action continues this week as they host Copany Rovers on Wednesday evening at 7pm. Donegal/ Killymard continue to make good progress and played St. Catherine’s last Wednesday evening. This Tuesday they travel to Ballyshannon to play Erne Youths. Golf Classic – The Club will host a Golf Classic at Donegal Golf Club on Friday the 11th of May. A host of fabulous prizes on offer. Teams of four €120. The timesheet is starting to fill up quickly so to book a time please contact Donegal Golf Club on 074 9734054. Alternatively you can contact Ciarán O’Reilly on 087-7718310.
AN EYE ON TV - WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK Saturday 14th April SPORT - The Aintree Grand National 2pm TV3 Live coverage from the third day of the racing festival with the main event The Grand National at 5.15pm. Sunday 15th April ENTERTAINMENT - People Of The Year 9.30pm RTE1 Live from The Mansion House in Dublin the event is hosted by Grainne Seoige and Aidan Power. The show recognises people they feel have made a difference to people’s lives over the last year. Monday 16th DOCUMENTARY - Building Giants: Venice Sea Wall A new series that focuses on the wonders of modern engineering. This episode is all about plans to erect a sea barrier in Venice to save the city from further flooding. Tuesday 17th April DOCUMENTARY - Stetsons & Stilettos 7pm RTE1 The final in this series of the lives of country music fans.
Inver Rowing Club invite you to our next
This edition comes from Clonmany, the home of the longest running country music festival in the country. Wednesday 18th April GARDENING Grow, Cook, Eat 7.30pm RTE1 The series continues focusing on growing your own vegetables at home regardless of how much space you have. This episode is all about carrots. Thursday 19th April DOCUMENTARY Ireland’s Paramedics 9.00pm TV 3 A look at the lives of the staff of the HSE National Ambulance Service. Friday 20th April ENTERTAINMENT The Late Late Show Country Special 9.35pm RTE 1 Ryan Tubridy hosts an array of spectacular country music artists, there will be a tribute to the late Glen Campbell and Gloria will perform her long running hit “One Day at a Time”.
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TABLE QUIZ Saturday 14th April Come along and support your local club at the Rising Tide Bar, Inver, at 9.30pm
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Just to prove no food is off limits at Weight Watchers try one of our members’ favourites! Toffee Apple Pie
A healthier, quicker version of a traditional apple pie that makes a great dessert for Sunday lunch. PREP TIME 20 minutes COOK TIME 40 minutes. - SERVES 4 METHOD INGREDIENTS 1 Put the apples and cinnamon in a pan with 75ml water. Cook over a medium heat for • 8 eating apples peeled, 15 minutes, or until all the water has evaporated and the apples are tender. Transfer to a cored and sliced small round pie dish and drizzle over the toffee sauce. • Half a teaspoon 2 Preheat the oven to 190°C, fan 170°C, gas mark 5. ground cinnamon • 3 tablespoons toffee sauce 3 Melt the low-fat spread in a small pan over a low heat. Lay one of the filo sheets on your work surface and brush the top surface with some of the melted spread. Scrunch it up • 40g low-fat spread slightly and place on top of the pie. Repeat with the remaining pastry until the surface of • 3 large sheets of filo the pie is covered. pastry (25cm x 45cm) 4 Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is crisp and golden, then serve warm with the • 4 tablespoons 0% fat Greek yogurt. natural Greek yogurt, to serve SmartPoints: 6 per serving
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Healthy Facts with Physio Éireann This week’s healthy facts with Physio Éireann are about how to manage an acute injury - think POLICE 1. PROTECT: if the limb is too sore to move then keep it as still as possible until a fracture can be ruled out. This can be done with slings, splints or simply by not putting any weight through the limb until you get to the hospital. 2. OPTIMAL Ltd.LOADING: if there is no fracture then we put as much rains through D“load” the joint as possible. This means we move it and weight bear as much as we feel we can. 3. ICE: apply ice (wrapped) for 10-15 minutes every hour, this helps prevent excessive swelling and works as a pain reliever. 4. COMPRESSION: this is done with a bandage and can prevent excessive swelling. 5. ELEVATION: when resting keep the limb slightly elevated to help reduce swelling. This can be done with pillows or a stool. Drains Ltd. in doubt, protect the joint and get it POLICE… Remember if you’re N O as quickly as possible. checked S S Iout Ciara Mooney CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST UR MI s on
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Eugene Gallen, proprietor of Eurosaver on Quay Street, opened his first shop in the Main Street Car Park in March 2004, later moving to his current location in March 2009. In addition to his “bricks and mortar” premises, in 2013 Eugene set up an online music website www.countrymusic.ie from where he offers the complete range of Irish Country Music artists and also a large range of traditional Irish as well as “easy listening” music. He now proudly holds the title of “No 1 Supplier of Country & Irish Music”. The shop also hosts in‑store promotions with Nathan Carter and Derek Ryan being just two of the major names who have visited the Donegal Town store in recent times. Eurosaver’s online music market is continuing to prosper and now has customers from as far afield as the US, Europe, Tasmania and New Zealand. Ireland is also a very strong market for their online sales with a ever increasing interest in Country Music among the younger generations. Another range which is showing increased popularity is “Learning to dance” DVDs from jiving to social dancing. Eurosaver has built up a very loyal customer base over the years and are very grateful to locals and tourists alike for their continued support. Open seven days a week from 9am-late.
Dunkineely/Bruckless/ Killaghtee Notes DUNKINEELY CELTIC - We would like to thank everyone who supported our hamper draw for the Underage Soccer. We would also like to extend a big thank you to all the parents who donated the food for the hampers. We raised a total of €1,500 which is unbelievable! Thanks to everyone for your support, it’s greatly appreciated. Hamper 1, Lisa Cunningham (Springfield); Hamper 2, Marion O’Donnell; Hamper 3, Oran McGuinness (Ballyshannon). Bottle of Jameson, James Shovlin; Box of biscuits and sweets, Jonathan Kennedy; €30 Floyd’s voucher went to Mary O’Donnell (Tralee). ROADSIDE CLEAN UP - Annual Roadside Clean Up for Dunkineely, Bruckless and Killaghtee, will be held on Wednesday 18th April at 7pm and again on Saturday 21st at 11am. Collect your bags, gloves and pickers beforehand at Dunkineely Community Ltd (DCL). 5K FUN WALK - There will be a 5K Fun Walk in aid of Killaghtee Accordion Band, on Saturday 21st April, leaving Floyd’s Corner at 11am, followed by a Fund Raising night in McIntyre’s Bar at 9pm with live music. All contributions will go to the Band.
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An Eye on Donegal Past & Present
Photo: Eireial Creations
Thanks to Stewart Diamond of Eireial Creations for the modern photo.
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In Memoriam
First Communions
Church Times
Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala, Donegal Town St. Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town on Saturday 5th May at 11am. Gaelscoil Na gCeithre Maistri, Donegal Town St. Patrick’s Church, Donegal Town on Saturday 28th April at 10.30am. St. Francis School, Barnesmore, St. Agatha’s Church, Clar on Saturday 28th April at 11am. Ballintra, St Bridget’s Church on Sunday 29th April at 11am. Dunkineely/Bruckless - Church of St Joseph & St Conal, Bruckless on Saturday 19th May at 11am
Confirmations Donegal - St. Agatha’s Church, Clar on Saturday 12th May at 12.30pm. Ballintra - St. Bridget’s Church on Sunday 13th May at 11am.
M. McGROARTY
Recent Deaths CATHERINE DOBBYN, Killaghtee. NORA McGOWAN, Westport, formerly Mountcharles. MARY DIVER, Mountcharles. ROSEANNA BOYLE, Killybegs. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.
3rd Anniversary
JOHN RUSSELL
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Time speeds on, three years have passed Since death its gloom, its shadow, cast Within our home, where all seemed bright, And took from us a shining light, We miss that light, and ever will, His vacant place there is none to fill. Down here we mourn, but not in vain, For up in heaven we will meet again.
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In Memoriams Acknowledgements & Anniversary Masses
Sadly missed by your daughter Karen, granddaughters Tracey and Sharon, Tracey’s husband Alan, as well as his five great-grandchildren, Reagan, Cadence, Nicholas, Alesha and Patrick.
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St Patrick’s, Donegal Town Saturday 6pm; Sunday 9am and 11.30am St. Agatha’s, Clar Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 10.30am St. Mary’s Killymard Saturday 7pm; Sunday 11am Franciscan Friary Rossnowlagh Saturday 7.30pm; Sunday 11am. Sacred Heart Church, Mountcharles Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 11am St Mary’s Church, Frosses Saturday: 7.30pm; Sunday 10am Holy Redeemer Church, Drimarone Sunday 9.30am St. Naul’s Church, Ardaghey Saturday 6pm; Sunday 11.30am St Joseph & St Conal Church, Bruckless Saturday 6.30pm; Sunday 11am Presbyterian Church, Donegal Town Sunday 11am Methodist Church Donegal 10.30 Ballintra 12 noon Inver 3pm Dunkineely 10.30am Ardara 12 noon Church of Ireland Killymard: 9.30am Laghey: 10.45am Donegal Town: 12 noon Killybegs: 9.15am Killaghtee: 10.45am Mountcharles 12 noon Donegal Living Hope Church 7.30pm Wednesday (Bible Study) 11.30am Sunday
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Monday-Thursday: Traditional Irish from 9pm - everyone welcome
COCKTAIL BAR
Licensed Restaurant
Serving The Best Irish Steaks, Cocktails and other Fresh local Food on the Wild Atlantic Way MAIN STREET, DONEGAL TOWN
TEL: 074 9740111
www.manhattan-steakhouse.com
Friday 13th April Eunan McIntyre - 10.30pm Saturday 14th April Declan McTaggart - 7.30pm Drunken Lullabies - 10.30pm The Diamond, Donegal Town
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Sunday 15th April Mad Notions - 8.30pm
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Tel: 074 9742542
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