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• Queen of the Fleet

• Rowing Club for Cork

• Save Our Spire Fundraiser

• Samara Bakes Brown Bread for Ireland

• Letterkenny Reunion

• Drumbeg Story Part 2

Mart votes in favour of land sale

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On Monday night at a Mart EGM held in the Abbey Hotel shareholders voted in favour of accepting an offer of €100,000 from developer Eamonn McCann to purchase a parcel of Mart land bordering Railway Road, the result of the vote was Yes 71 and No 52. The meeting, attended by 123 shareholders was chaired by Frankie Deane, chairman of the mart, accompanied on the top table by secretary Dominic McGrory, Accountant Joe Carlin and Joe Doyle who was representing the purchaser Eamonn McCann. The result of the vote at the EGM allows the developer access his land at Milltown formerly the Timony picture framing and moulding factories where he intends to develop a retail park with an anchor tenant and seven other units - all pending planning permission.

Family Resource Centre to expand on new site Planning permission approved for building at St. John Bosco Centre Donegal Town Family Resource Centre have received notification from Donegal County Council of their decision to grant planning permission for a new permanent extension to be built onto the St. John Bosco Centre. The new 396 sq m extension will be built on the Railway Road side of the existing building and consist of a reception with a computer area, four offices, multi-purpose room, homework/teenage room, storage

area and toilets with wheelchair access. The project is expected to cost in the region of €450,000. Kathleen McHugh, Centre Manager of Donegal Town Resource Centre, is delighted with the planning decision and told The Eye that they have applied to State Agencies for funding which they are hopeful of receiving, and everything going to plan construction will start early next year. “We are really looking forward to our new premises which will benefit the entire local community. The Board of Directors, staff and I have worked tirelessly to get our own premises and are delighted to have secured the planning and the location is perfect with the added bonus of a large car park. The many services we offer are growing continuously and one of these is a subsidized counselling service where the numbers using this have doubled compared to the same period last year. “Recently we have introduced a free children’s counselling service and this is Continued on page 3

Danny O’Donnell, manager of the Abbey Hotel, dances a jig to welcome the Letterkenny Reunion group to town last Wednesday. More photos inside.

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Tourism Sales Mission to the USA This August, as part of its ongoing marketing campaign aimed at increasing visitor numbers to the county, Donegal Tourism along with Harvey’s Point, The Waterfront Hotel and Donegal Airport with support from Tourism Ireland will embark on a trade mission to the States. The delegation intends to engage with major American Tour Operators and Irish Diaspora in three States, including the largest ethnic festival in the world. The trip will take in the cities of New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Milwaukee. These events provide an opportunity to cement the links that exist between parts of the US and Donegal and each of these three events will consist of an evening of celebration of all that is Donegal, with members of the tourism team meeting with some of America’s major tour operators providing them with first-hand accounts and information about Donegal.

In the lead up to this promotional campaign, Donegal Tourism has been working closely with Tourism Ireland in these cities to build connections with tour operators and significant stakeholders within the industry that can open up new routes and packages aimed specifically at people who may wish to visit Donegal over the coming years. The team will also spend three days in Milwaukee to host an area at the “Irish Fest” which is a festival to Promote and Celebrate all aspects of Irish, Irish American and Celtic Cultures and attracts over 130,000 attendees. While primarily a music festival, there is a focus on Irish heritage and culture with a section devoted to travel to Ireland. The festival features separate areas highlighting Travel, Genealogy, Irish Theatre, Culture and Heritage. Donegal Tourism will host a branded destination display stand at the show.

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LEGHOWNEY NEWS LEGHOWNEY COUNTRY MARKET TWICE AS NICE THIS SATURDAY 18th AUGUST The Market Crew will be extremely busy this Saturday the 18th of August with the regular Market running as usual at Leghowney Hall from 10am to 1pm also… LEGHOWNEY COUNTRY MARKET AT DONEGAL CASTLE National Heritage Week takes place this year from 18th to 26th August with events planned county wide. Leghowney Country Market are delighted to be invited once again to hold an extra special Country Market in the grounds of Donegal Castle on Saturday 18th August 11am to 4pm.

The Market will be greatly enhanced by the historic surroundings of Donegal Castle, the addition of some wonderful traditional musicians, face painting, old games and much more. More details on this event on Leghowney Country Market Facebook page. NO HOOLEY IN AUGUST The Hooley Committee take a little wellearned rest in August so there will be no Hooley until Wednesday 12th September at 8.30pm. HAPPY BIRTHDAY A big happy birthday to Lily Gallagher who celebrated her 10th Birthday at Leghowney

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Deputy Pat the Cope has raised the issue of ongoing delays for the approval of Home Care Packages, with many patients awaiting approval for prolonged periods. The delays in approving home care packages is causing delayed discharges from Letterkenny University Hospital and causing further delays in our Community Hospitals which is adding to the crises in overall bed capacity. Pat the Cope stated the the Minister needs to immediately approve additional home help hours and free up additional Home Care packages, in order to deal with the undue delays which are currently occurring. This would free up beds at Letterkenny University Hospital, with a knock on effect at our various Community Hospitals and patients wishing to be in their homes will be allowed to return there.

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very much in demand. Our after school service has 50 children registered weekly and we could have up to 33 children on any given day. The Food Cloud project is very successful where non perishable foods are stored and redistributed to individuals and families, at the moment we have limited space for this service but will have a purpose built food store in the new building.” Kathleen went on to remind parents that they are expecting delivery of back‑to‑school stationery kits for both primary and secondary school students this week. “These kits are funded by DEASP and can be collected free from the Family Resource Centre”. The Family Resource Centre which is a very important part of the community first began in the Bosco Centre in 2005 and a year later moved to the premises which presently houses ‘The Mustard Seed’. As the centre grew and services increased the Family Resource centre sought a bigger premises and in October 2010 they moved to the present building on Main Street. Over the years the centre has grown with more and more services provided and was left with no option but to acquire its own permanent building. Presently the Centre employs two full-time staff, four part time and four CE workers plus a number of contractor counsellors and provides much needed services in the community.

WILLIAM HEMMERSBACH & DRUMBEG Part 2

DRUMBEG HOUSE An advert appeared in the Irish Times of 20th May 1936, advertising a newly opened hotel in Inver Co. Donegal DRUMBEG HOTEL INVER CO DONEGAL BY MR WM HEMMERSBACH FORMERLY OF PORTNOO Drumbeg Hotel is beautifully situated on 150 acres well laid out grounds, partly timbered, on sea shore with its own strand, fine sea and mountain scenery. Golf links. Farm and garden produce. Electric light and water supply. Salmon and trout fishing in River Eany, close to the estate etc. Inver is 8 miles from Donegal town towards Killybegs. Drumbeg was the former home of Mrs Jemima Montgomery Stewart a highly respected resident of the area. She was the widow of Captain A. Montgomery Stewart, and daughter of William Sinclair of Holy Hill, Co. Tyrone and Bonny Glen, Donegal. She took a great interest in the welfare of every denomination and her philanthropist benefactions were renowned. She was a keen gardener and responsible for much of the planting and layout of the grounds. Her sunken garden at Drumbeg was well known. Her name frequently appeared as entrant and winner of agricultural shows, due to her great interest in things agricultural. Malcolm Sinclair, her nephew inherited Drumbeg House on her death in 1933 he was the owner of Ballyloughan Estate in the Parish of Killaghtee. In 1934 he put Drumbeg House up for sale.

HOTEL LICENCE The Derry Journal of the 10th July 1936 reported that Mr Fergus O’Connor applied on behalf of Mrs Emily Florence Hemmersbach for a hotel licence at Drumbeg House, Inver, Co. Donegal purchased jointly by applicant and her husband. The application was granted. It’s interesting to note that the hotel in its advert boasted of having electric light this would have been long before the ESB came to Inver; it is believed that a hydro-electric generator supplied the power.

DRUMBEG HOTEL An extension and renovations were carried out on the property by the new proprietors; a wing was built and a modern kitchen added to the house. Making the hotel an attraction for an exclusive client who wanted a “get away from it all” holiday, the hotel went on to become familiar to thousands of patrons from Ireland, Britain, Europe and America as well as hosting weddings and other functions. On 2nd September 1956 at the Shiel Hospital, Ballyshannon, William died of cardiac failure at the age of 79 years. After his death the hotel passed to his son James Andrew. After less than four years in charge, James died on 1st September 1960. James was survived by his mother Emily and two sisters - Mrs Florence Dunleavy and Mrs Regina Boyd. They agreed that Thomas Dunleavy should manage Drumbeg Hotel and he should be paid £6 a week for doing so. Thomas was the second husband of Florence who had re-married in 1946. With the death of James the Hemmersbach name in the area disappeared and in March 1962 a notice for the sale at auction of Drumbeg Hotel and lands was posted.

By James McDaid Following the sale of Drumbeg House, Florence and Thomas Dunleavy remained in the hotel business when they bought the Seamount Hotel in Mountcharles. FROM THEN TILL NOW Dom Breslin of the Abbey Hotel, Donegal, purchased Drumbeg House and his daughter Marian managed the hotel for a number of years. In the early 1970s it became a home for children, which would have probably been approved of by a former owner Mrs Jemima Sarah Steward as she left in her will £50 for the Stewart Institution for Children at Palmerston In 1979 the home was closed and Charles Keeney of Donegal purchased it and ran it as a hotel again for a number of years. He sold it in 1980 to Celia Murray who was the owner of three nursing homes in Coventry, Ms Murray, originally from Ballintra, opened Drumbeg as a nursing home in October 1989. By 2004 it had ceased to be a nursing home and was again sold. A local entrepreneur purchased the estate with the intention of building luxury houses and apartments. The Local press at the time reported that Tommy “Super” Quinn had paid €350,000 for it which was considered a bargain. The present owners are Jill and Tom Martin; in 2014 they started the long process of restoring the house and gardens to its former glory for their family home. Drumbeg is considered to be among the most haunted places in all of Europe. There are reports of many incidents relating to apparitions and other strange events within the house and on its grounds. There are stories of a screaming woman. There are also sightings of a man in a white suit walking the halls - who can tell if this is true.

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Seamus Óg Campbell (Killymard) made his Dublin Horse Show debut last weekend as he and his horse, Killymard Flight, qualified for the National Amateur Championship in the RDS. ‘Team Killymard’ enjoyed two exciting days of showjumping in the prestigious Dublin grounds, in one of Europe’s biggest showjumping events. Seamus Óg and ‘Paddy’ were joined by many familiar faces from Donegal Town as family and friends cheered on from the stands. Congratulations Séog and Paddy!

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Seamus Óg Campbell with his horse Killymard Flight pictured after Friday’s competition with his wife Grainne, sons Johnny, Cathal and Séimí, and friends Pauric Kennedy, Martin McGowan and the Glens.

Team Killymard pictured with family and friends before the show in the RDS.

Walking in aid of Mary’s Meals

Mary’s Meals group visiting Donegal on Saturday morning last. Photo: Colm Kelly Mary’s Meals is an organisation whose aim is to educate children throughout the world’s poorest communities with their “food through education programme”. Currently Mary’s Meals are feeding over one and a quarter million children on a daily basis. It costs €15.60 per child for a school year. If a child attends school they get a meal each day, this may be the only chance of getting food so in this way they are also gaining an education that will lead them to a better future. This week Mary’s Meals groups left eight towns around Ireland, Malin, Derry, Dublin, Armagh, Coalisland, Lurgan, Limerick and Kilkenny, walking to reach Knock in County Mayo on the 15th August in order to raise funds. Fr. Eamon Kelly who is taking part in the walk says, “So far, we’ve had nothing but kindness and interest in what we are doing. We are walking together step by step to feed the next hungry child. That is our main aim, to help feed the next chronically hungry child”. If you see any of the groups on your travels please show them your support.

Zack Gallagher head judge for Foodie Destinations 2018 Donegal Town chef, food blogger and Fáilte Ireland food ambassador, Zack Gallagher, has once again been appointed as Head Judge for the “Foodie Destinations”. The Foodie Destinations competition is run by the Restaurants Association of Ireland in conjunction with Fáilte Ireland and FBD Insurance, with the aim of celebrating Ireland’s unique and wonderful food offerings and to encourage local food tourism initiatives across the country. Zack has been running the Irish Food Guide Blog at www. IrishFoodGuide.ie since 2007 which has had over 2.1 million readers and has a growing following on Twitter. “There is a whole new revenue stream available for food producers and farmers who learn how to adapt their existing business and offer a tasting tour of their production facilities or farm, to paying tourists and guests”, said Zack. “I’ve been creating our Irish Food network for several years now.” “The Foodie Destinations 2018 winner will be a destination that actively promotes itself through collaborative promotional activities with other local community groups such as food festivals, gourmet trails or farmers markets as well as great dining experiences for

locals and visitors alike” said Zack. “They will have established a local producer/supplier network which is utilised and promoted by local businesses. Plans for future growth and investment into the food and hospitality industry at a local level are also taken into consideration”. “Donegal didn’t get into the final ten this year but we are all looking forward to helping the region’s food producers, chefs, restaurants and related agencies work closer together to help put Donegal Food on the national and international stage as a major Foodie Destination in the future”, he said. The Foodie Destination 2018 winner will be announced at a gala event on Wednesday 29th of August. For more info see www.FoodieDestinations.ie

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A purpose built vessel for deep water survey the EDT Jane carries two remotely operated mini submarines for underwater surveying. The “Jane” is currently on a three week contract surveying the Corrib Gas pipelines which are buried 2.5 metres under the sea floor. With a multi‑national, mixed gender crew of 74, the charter of the vessel is understood to be in the region of €125,000 per day plus fuel. The ship is one of few with the relatively new design known as X-bow. This allows higher transit speeds in calm waters with less power requirements and higher fuel efficiency. In addition to underwater operations, the vessel is often also contracted for offshore work on wind turbines and other deep sea structures. Pictured with Harbour Pilot Patsy Kelly is Captain Martin Brejwo and the chief officer of the EDT Jane.

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You are invited! Hearing Day - Friday 17th August

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WHAT’S ON… DONEGAL TOWN HOUSE OF STORIES will take place on Friday 17th August (third Friday) in the Coach House Bar from 8pm - 11pm. All welcome. On Saturday 18th August, Ashtree Garden Centre is holding a ‘CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY’. It is our way of thanking you for your loyal custom throughout the year and it offers you the chance to get some great bargains during the ideal planting season. Margaret Morrow is holding a CHARITY FUNDRAISING WATERBUS CRUISE on Saturday 1st September 2018. Sailing at 7pm with music, entertainment and supper served. Tickets: €20. With less than a week to go until opening night, the cast and crew of DYMT’s ‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’ are putting the final touches to their modern retelling of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit rock-opera. With a cast of the country’s finest young musical theatre actors, sourced from as far as Dublin and Belfast, DYMT return to the An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny this August following their sold-out and AIMS-nominated run of ‘Phantom of the Opera’ in 2017. Directed by Séimí Campbell, with musical direction by Herta Kelly, the production pushes all boundaries as it places the traditional bible story in the modern day - including a female Judas and King Herod. Campbell, who is due to move to London in September to begin his professional directing training in Mountview Academy, told the Eye that ‘this production invites audiences to think beyond the notes and ‘jazz hands’. We want people to leave thinking and asking questions. With such an incredible cast and crew gathered from all across the country - this is going to be a special one!’ West-End megastar, Celinde Shoenmaker, who is most well known for playing Christine in ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and Fantine in ‘Les Miserables’ in London’s West End, is amongst the creative team for this production, joining the cast for acting masterclasses. Vocal coach to Bono and The Script, Tine Verbeke, is also amongst DYMT’s tutors this summer. The production runs from Tuesday 21st to Saturday 25th August in the An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny, nightly at 7:30pm. Limited tickets are left on www.angrianan.com. Book now to avoid missing out on this reimagined telling of the world’s greatest story.

PETTIGO Pettigo Community Alert will hold a SOCIAL NIGHT in the Cross Bar on Saturday August 18th with music by Gary Gillespie. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a raffle and door prizes. Donations welcome. OLD TIME AND SOCIAL DANCING on Sunday 19th August in the Termon Complex with music by Bernie & Paul Kelly, Michael McGee and Jim Cotton. The WALKIE-TALKIE GROUP meet every Monday morning at 10am at the Methodist Hall for a guided walk followed by refreshments. All levels of walkers welcome.

The WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2018 will open on the evening of Tuesday 21st August in parishes and dioceses across the country with a special liturgy.

The BIG FISH DRAMA GROUP are flat out rehearsing. They are presenting ‘School House Rules’ by our own Ultan Pringle in the Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey on August 22nd and 23rd.

The bells of churches will ring out at 7pm all over Ireland that evening to mark the event. A celebration of a liturgy of evening prayer will follow in key centres across every diocese.

As part of the recent ARMADA RE‑ENACTMENT WALK, a wreath laying ceremony took place at the new memorial at the St. Catherine’s Well Car Park. This spot is believed to be where the crew of the Girona were making repairs to their vessel and where the survivors of the La Duquesa Santa Ana met up with them after their walk from Rosbeg where they had been shipwrecked.

In the Raphoe Diocese the OFFICIAL OPENING will take place in St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny at 7.30pm led by Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ.

LAGHEY

Donegal County Council has announced FREE MATTRESS RECYCLING days across the county. Locally this will be on Saturday 8th September from 2pm - 5pm at Laghey Recycling Centre. Household matresses only (no commercial), clean and dry, max 3 per vehicle.

DRUMHOME HERITAGE SOCIETY

Drumhome Heritage Society invite you to “WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SAINTS AND HIGH KINGS” to Ard Fothaidh/ McGonigle’s Fort and the site of Ballymagroarty Monastery (Keeper of An Cathach of St. Columba) on Friday 17th August, assembling at Moneymore, Rossnowlagh Road at 6pm. A historical talk on these important sites will be given by Dr. Brian Lacey (Ireland’s leading authority on Colmcille). Refreshments and entertainment by local musicians following the walk. €5 per adult. Find and “Like” Drumhome Heritage Society page on Facebook for updates and lots of interesting posts on local heritage sites and history.

MOUNTCHARLES

The MOUNTCHARLES COMMUNITY WALKERS meet every Wednesday in the village at 10am for a walk in the locality and a cup of tea after the walk. Once a month, usually the last Wednesday of the month, they go on tour and have a walk away. All walks are on road except the away walks which are often on tracks. All levels of walkers are welcome. CHILD’S PLAY SCHOOL in Mountcharles Community Centre is reopening on Monday the 27th of August. Children who turn 2 years 8 months are entitled to two free years under the ECCE scheme. Places still available feel free to call in or phone Noreen on 087 7921093.

KILLYBEGS

COMMUNITY CARE - CARE OF THE AGED SUMMER OUTING Sunday 19th August. Bus leaving Tara Hotel, Shore Rd 12.30pm. Lunch in Caisleán Óir, Annagry, Visit to Kerrytown and surrounding area. Leave your name and number in Post Office or tel: Ann Marie 0876127108 / Celia 085 2806365. BLUESTACK SPORTS HUB - Do you or does someone you know have a disability? Are you interested in getting involved in sport or physical activity? Public Consultation (Hosted by S3 Solutions) on Monday 20th August at Niall Mor Centre, Killybegs at 7.30 pm The Bluestack Sports Hub aims to increase participation in sport or physical activity amongst people with a disability. Further Info: 087 3819314 or bluestacksportshub@gmail.com www.facebook.com/bluestacksportshub/

CARRICK VINTAGE COFFEE/TEA DAY IN CARRICK ‘An Teach Ostan’ Thursday 23rd August 10am 4pm in aid of #bungalowforbrendan. Profoundly disabled 13yr old boy. His mother is trying to buy a suitably adapted home for them. Please support. Tel Rachel 087 9562854

KILCAR South West Donegal Community Radio is delighted to present the HENRY GIRLS in concert with support artist Hannah Doogan in the Kilcar Parish Hall on Saturday 18th August. Fr John McBrearty is celebrating the GOLDEN JUBILEE of his ordination to the priesthood. A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated in St Chartha’s Church on Friday 17th August at 7pm followed by refreshments in the Parish Hall.

ARDARA THE JOHNNY DOHERTY FESTIVAL will run from the 21st to 23rd September. Main headliners are Brid Harper, Steve Cooney, Cherish the Ladies and the Friel Sisters.

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Dr Eoin Dunphy has joined Dr Barry Breen in his busy GP practice in the Mountcharles Health Centre. Dr Dunphy hails from Bray in County Wicklow and has set up home just outside Donegal Town with his wife Maria and daughter Sarah. The Wicklow doctor is no stranger to the medical world having previously worked in Dublin, Galway, Buncranna and Letterkenny. The opening hours of the practice in Mountcharles Health Centre by appointment are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9am to 6pm and Wednesday 9am - 1pm.

CORRECTION When announcing the engagement of Sarah Gillespie to Michael McNulty in last week’s issue of the Eye on Donegal we incorrectly called him “Michael Cassidy”. We apologise for this and appreciate Michael’s understanding and good humour.

Extra security for Knock visit

It was revealed this week that extra security measures would be in place for the visit of Pope Francis to Knock on Sunday August 26th. The Irish Daily Mail reported that there will be at least one Garda sniper at Knock Airport in addition to two others in the Basilica area. The Pope is expected to arrive from Dublin around 9.20am and will be taken directly from the airport to Knock Shrine. After making his way through the crowd, he will visit the Apparition Gable around 10am where he will be met by the Rector of the Shrine Fr Richard Gibbons. Following a time in silent prayer at the site of the apparition, the Pope will deliver a short address and lead pilgrims in the Angelus Prayer before departing for his return to Dublin The snipers will supplement the security provided by the bulletproof “popemobile” and the normal security measures put in place for visiting dignitaries. Concerns have been raised by the growing number of protests which are planned for the Pontiff ’s visit.

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Shiatsu therapy

Shiatsu is a Japanese therapy with its origins in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is a holistic approach that promotes mental, emotional and physical well-being by supporting the self-healing power of the body. Shiatsu is based on the concept that energy (known as Ki in Japan) flows through channels throughout the body. When our energy is balanced and flows freely, the body’s self-healing force functions optimally. Disturbances in the energy flow can disrupt mental, emotional and/ or physical wellbeing. Symptoms that Shiatsu can address: Stress, tension, exhaustion, back pain, stiff neck and shoulders, muscular tension, insomnia and other sleep problems, skin irritations, headache or migraine, depression, anxiety, fear, sadness, menstrual dysfunction, digestive problems and many more. Shiatsu gives a deep feeling of relaxation, relieves stress, boosts the immune system and promotes well-being. It improves blood and energy circulation as well as improving the lymph drainage system. Shiatsu reduces muscle pain and stiffness, can lower blood pressure and create more vitality. The techniques used during a Shiatsu session involve stretching, joint manipulation, corrective exercises and pressure using the thumbs, fingers, palms, elbows or feet.

Chinese in Shanghai serve Donegal beef

Jack Voss performs Shiatsu shoulder rotation on a client. Jack Voss trained at the Dublin Shiatsu College in Leixlip If you are interested in experiencing this wonderful treatment please call Jack on 086 212 0329 for an appointment, or contact him through Facebook at Shiatsu Donegal.

Donegal beef is the first meat from the European Union to enter the Chinese market with a variety of products flown from Dublin to Shanghai in recent weeks. Chinese consumers can now order Donegal beef online through Alibaba’s Tmall.com Supermarket and Yiguo Fresh, shopping platforms for consumers in the Shanghai region. Donegal Meat Processors who are based in Carrigans and are a subsidiary of the Foyle Food Group are one of the three Irish factories approved to ship frozen boneless beef to China after meeting strict criteria following rigorous audits. The products exported are short ribs (thin/thick slice), brisket (thin slice), shin/ shank, rib fingers and oysterblade (thin slice). The initial export market for frozen Irish beef in China is estimated at a value of €100 million, but this may be just the tip of the iceberg as consumption is growing rapidly among the expanding Asian middle class.

20th Anniversary Renata & Gedi Liubertiene recently celebrated 20 years of marriage. They moved to Ireland from Lithuania 13 years ago and moved from Dublin to Donegal town 4 years ago. They both work in Aldi. Photo: Terrie Burton, Noir Photique

Mountcharles Butcher secures meat contract for carvery at Donegal Plaza

Butcher Mark Robinson of Mountcharles Butchers confirmed to The Eye that they have won the contract to supply meat for the carvery at the new Donegal Town Service Station. “We are delighted to be in a position to supply top quality meat to the new carvery at Drumlonagher”, Mark commented. Mountcharles Butchers dates back three family generations - once run by the well known Solomon Jervis, grandfather of Mark - it was famous for the ‘Sunday roast joint’ and still retains that fame. Ken Foley, owner of the new Plaza said it is important to have locally sourced meat and for the customer to be able to trace it ‘farm to fork’. “We try to buy as much locally as possible - our vegetables are bought just down the road from McGintys”, he said.

Samara in Brown Bread finals at “The Ploughing”

Samara Ward from Inver is heading to the National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore where she will compete in the National Brown Bread Baking competition. Samara is through to the semi-final which will take place on the 18th September and will hopefully progress to the final two days later. When Samara saw an advertisement for the competition in the Aldi magazine recently she decided to enter the competition. The criteria was to use all Aldi products to make brown bread and then drop off the baked bread at one of the three judging centres in Galway, Kildare or Cork. “I dropped off my bread at Oranmore, Co. Galway. There were over 200 loaves in the competition and I was delighted when my bread was picked to go through with seven others to the semi-final at the Ploughing Championship in Tullamore. I, along with three others, will bake our bread on the Tuesday, with two going through to the final on Thursday. The other four will bake on Wednesday with two of them also going through to the final where the four finalists will compete on Thursday 20th September,” Samara told The Eye. The top prize is €10,000 and the winning bread will be sold in Aldi with the winners name on it, 2nd prize is €1,000; 3rd prize is €500 and 4th prize is €300. Samara, who is married to Chef Anthony Armstrong, has three children, Katie, Ethan and Kyle who are all very excited about the competition and we here at “The Eye” wish the Inver lady the best of good luck in Tullamore.

Jubilee presentation Above: The Laghey Barr Church Choir who performed at the Mass.

Left: Fr. James Anthony Boyle who celebrated his Golden Jubilee being presented with a plaque by Mairead Gallagher and her grandson Michael on behalf of the Laghey Barr community.

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SAVE OUR SPIRE

WATERBUS FUNDRAISER

More than 130 people went on a two hour Waterbus cruise of Donegal Bay on Saturday evening last as a fundraising trip for the Church of Ireland ‘Save our Spire’ campaign. The weather was a little inclement but it didn’t take from the enjoyment of the scenic tour of the bay by the passengers. Proceeds from the Waterbus Fundraiser will go towards the ‘Save our Spire’ campaign, which is nearing completion. “We haven’t raised all the money we need, yet, but we are making tremendous progress,” Archdeacon Huss said. “The spire has been completely repointed, now, and the tower has almost finished receiving the same treatment. The restoration should be complete by the end of September or October, at which time we’ll have a service of thanksgiving and rededication. Photos: Brian Ward

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Animals In Need Appeal for Fosterers

Registered charity Animals In Need Donegal are appealing for new fosterers to help care for the ever increasing number of cats and dogs they rescue every year. With around 900 animals, mostly cats, kittens, dogs and pups, saved last year, they are asking for animal lovers who are interested in becoming more involved, to get in touch. Fostering can be short or long term, whichever suits the animal and fosterer. All food, bedding, veterinary treatment and medication, crates and runs are provided by the charity. Fosterers just have to be able to offer their time and have plenty of TLC to spare. Dog fosterers need a secure garden. For further information on fostering or volunteering, please contact the cat helpline on 087 7644420. www.facebook.com/AINDONEGAL/ or www.animalsinneeddonegal.com

Greene & Ganly Certified Public Accountants and Chartered Tax Advisers The Glebe, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal Email: greenetax@eircom.net Tel: (074) 9721940

Thomas Ganly - Managing Director - is a Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Tax Adviser, Registered Auditor and the holder of a Diploma in Insolvency and Corporate Restructuring from the Law Society of Ireland.

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Cllr. Michael Naughton opposed to VAT increase A Government move to single out the hospitality industry for an increase in the special lower 9% VAT rate in the October budget would undermine the sector in rural counties like Donegal and the Northwest. Under proposals being strongly considered, the full 13.5% VAT rate would be restored for businesses that sell “accommodation”, such as hotels, guesthouses and bed and breakfasts. Cllr. Naughton said, “The 9% VAT rate, which was lowered from 13.5% during the height of the recession to boost hospitality and tourism, was vital in underpinning and sustaining the continued growth of the tourism sector. The 9% VAT has been shown to be the right rate for the sector — bringing Ireland more closely in line with

tourism VAT rates in other competing European countries and enabling Irish tourism to become more competitive.” “The tourism product in Dublin is a completely different product to rural Ireland, Dublin has seen a significant increase in room rates due to demand and lack of supply however here in Donegal and in the Northwest we have not seen the same increase in activity.” “Our accommodation providers in Donegal and the North West are fearful that it will have an impact on the number employed by the tourism industry here and along with the impact on sterling of Brexit, and therefore the number of British visitors potentially coming to North West Ireland, will have an impact on jobs.”

“As we are all aware Brexit is coming down the road and with over 95% of our land bordering Northern Ireland, this will have a huge impact on the sector on the Northwest, additionally with the spiralling cost of insurance where a lot of the hotels will have seen huge increases in their premiums this year of between 10% and 15%.” “Also a lot of accommodation providers will have seen increased costs with works required for the fire authority. For some accommodation providers in the Northwest an increase could potentially affect employment in the sector.” “I will be calling on Minister Paschal Donohoe to retain the 9% VAT rate for Donegal and the Northwest,” concluded Cllr. Naughton.

Letterkenny Reunion Group Visits Donegal Town

The buses are piped in to Donegal Town by Charlie Kennedy.

Photos: Margaret Gallagher

The buses line up outside the Abbey Hotel to offload the estimated 600 visitors on a beautiful Donegal day. Below: Some of the visitors who came to Donegal Town as part of the “Mystery Tour” of the Letterkenny Reunion.

Elaine McInaw, Marketing Manager of the Abbey and Central Hotels, Mayor of Donegal Pauric Kennedy, Abbey Hotel Manager, Danny O’Donnell and Charlie Kennedy on bagpipes were among those welcoming the group to town.

Summer Berry Afternoon Tea

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Dunkineely Notes DUNKINEELY SAVE OUR

MOTORBIKE RUN

POST OFFICE!

Motorbike enthusiasts; we will be holding our annual Motorbike run on the 18th August, in aid of the Manse Refurbishment Fund.

Following a very successful Public Meeting a working committee has been set up to highlight and support the retention of our Post Office facilities. A review document has been sent to Án Post and letters sent to Donegal County Council and public representatives who have pledged their assistance. Letters of support to retain our Post Office will be available to local businesses in the coming days.

METHODIST CHURCH FUNDRAISER 5K WALK There will be 5K Walk on Saturday 25th August at 6.30pm to raise funds for the Methodist Church. Everyone Interested in this walk should assemble at the Methodist Church car park. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome!

FROSSES NEWS

with Colm Kelly

Fr. Patsy McDermot will celebrate Mass at St. Peters lake on the outskirts of Mountcharles this Thursday evening the 16th August at 7.30pm. This is a very old tradition and everyone is welcome to attend. It was great to hear from Tom Mohan (Lettermore) who was home for a few days with some of the family from London. The Frosses Golf Society are in Donegal Golf club, Murvagh, at 2pm on Wednesday 15th August. The outing is sponsored by Tim Kelly. There is a lot of activity from KN Group around the village this week. Is it possible that our internet is going to get an upgrade? Remember to tell your friends about the great social Wednesday nights in Frosses hall, Ceoil agus craic. Drumbeg House is starting to come alive again. Wonderful work. Photo: Colm Kelly

The Book Nook with Elaine Lolli www.theezbooknook.blogspot.com

SHOWING ALL SPORTING EVENTS THE DIAMOND, DONEGAL TOWN NIALL MOR CENTRE… what’s on

SATURDAY STORYTIME: Saturday 25th August from 10.30 am - 12 noon, come along to story reading, kids mini library, arts & crafts and refreshments. €3 per child or family €5. ETB CLASSES Available this Autumn: Irish, Introduction to Horticulture, Spreadsheets and Maths, Basic Computers, Reading, Writing, Spelling and Numbers. All courses are certified by QQI at Levels 1-3, if interested in any of these please contact Adele on 086 8207338. PILATES with Martina: Commencing Monday 3rd Sept. Ladies Beginners 8 - 9 pm, €40 for 5 weeks and Men’s Beginners 9 - 10pm €40 for 5 weeks. Course Must be booked so contact 086 3846302. THE WELLBEING PROGRAMME: A 12 week programme for Personal Development & Mental Health Recovery is held over 18

weeks, €50 per person. Each session is 2.5 hrs with tea/coffee break. First 8 sessions are weekly, next 3 sessions are fortnightly and the last is a month later. This programme will teach you skills and techniques for promoting your wellbeing, it will also offer support and guidance in practicing & maintaining your new skills. To book contact 074 9741863. ETB CLASSES AVAILABLE THIS AUTUMN: Irish, Introduction to Horticulture, Spreadsheets and Maths, Basic Computers, Reading, Writing, Spelling & Numbers. All courses are certified by QQI at Levels 1-3, if interested in any of these please contact Adele on 086 8207338 We will also be running SPANISH and KIDS DRAMA in September so anyone interested please contact reception 074 9741863.

SAILING DAILY

Donegal Bay Waterbus on the Wild Atlantic Way

Sailing Timetable

Thursday 16th August ......... 12noon provisional 7pm provisional Friday 17th August .......................................1pm provisional Saturday 18th August .................................. 2pm provisional Sunday 19th August ................ 10am confirmed 3pm provisional Monday 20th August .. 10am confirmed 1pm prov. 4pm confirmed Tuesday 21st August ....... 11am confirmed 1pm prov. 3pm prov. Wednesday 22nd August.. 12.15pm prov. 2pm prov. 4pm prov. 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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“From a Low and Quiet Sea” by Donal Ryan

This moving novel examines the lives of three men, each haunted by the past and struggling to live in the present. Farouk sees the ruin that faces his family in war-torn Syria, and is desperate to escape before his wife and daughter are the next victims. But as a doctor, he feels a moral obligation to stay and save those who count on him to be their saviour. When a young boy is crucified for being a spy, Farouk decides to leave, but is tricked by his trafficker, and finds himself lost in stormy seas and separated from loved ones. Lampy lives life in small-town Ireland, passing his endless days labouring as a bus driver. The drudgery of his monotonous job allows him time to obsess over losing Chloe, the love of his life. These thoughts fill his mind every moment of every day. John is nearing the end of his life, tormented by the untimely death of his brother, Edward, clearly the favoured son. Instead of repenting for past wrongs, John becomes a sinner, unable to cope with what he’s become, always surrounded by a ghost, and the memory of a father who disappointed him so deeply. All three characters come together at the end, for a bittersweet conclusion. Not an altogether satisfying ending, but a necessary one. This short, intense novel by a talented Irish author, is a poignant portrait of souls searching for happy endings that may be impossible to achieve.

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TAKEAWAY & SIT-IN

Campaign to save Dunkineely Post Office

A Public Meeting was held last week in Dunkineely Community Centre regarding the imminent closure of Dunkineely Post Office on 30th September. Over 100 concerned locals came to the meeting which was also attended by political representatives - local councillors Niamh Kennedy, Tom Conaghan and Michael Naughton and TDs Thomas Pringle and Pat the Cope Gallagher. A working committee has been set up to highlight and support the retention of Post Office facilities in the town. There has also been a Facebook page set up to support this cause and to get local peoples opinions it's called ‘Dunkineely Save Our PO’. A review document has been sent to Án Post and letters have been sent to Donegal County Council as well as to Public Representatives who have pledged their assistance. Letters of support to retain Post Office services will be circulated to local businesses in the coming days as well. An event is planned with a live broadcast from the town by Ocean FM in the near future.

The Blueberry Tea Room & Restaurant

EST. 1993

Castle Street, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal

(074) 97 22933

(074) 97 23663

Chef proprietors: Ruperta & Brian Gallagher

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The Blueberry is a family run restaurant. All our food is freshly prepared using only the ﬁnest ingredients and fresh herbs, and all our sauces, jams and marmalades are home-made.

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Home cooking with Sian

St. John Bosco Centre

SCHOOL TIME – MEAL TIME STRESS! Got the uniforms sorted, text books ordered, yeah! It’s back to school time. And for the next few weeks I’m going to hopefully help busy mums and dads and maybe a granny or two with a few meal time ideas and options for their tired and hungry clan. This week starting with the humble mash, the staple food of choice. Use as a topping, in meat and fish cakes, change from pasta/rice, served with the traditional 2 veg and meat dinner or simply eaten solo. Leftovers won’t be a problem either – anyone for Bubble and Squeak? Smash that Mash - Basic Mash For a floury mash, only hot peeled potatoes and a pinch of salt are needed. Butter, cream or milk is added to make a creamy mash and the old favourites colcannon or champ. For good mash go for Maris Piper, Kerr’s Pink or Rooster variety. Waxy potatoes like Cyprus, Salad or baby new potatoes produce more of a horrid thick paste so keep them well away from masher. • Allow 2 medium size uncooked potatoes per person • Pinch of salt • Butter (optional) • Milk or cream (optional) Method – Read only if you are new masher. • Peel potatoes very thinly (the nutrients are very close to the skin) and cut into small pieces or cook with skins on and peel when hot. • Cover with salted cold water, (they cook evenly this way) bring to boil 15 - 20 minutes if chopped or 30 – 40 minutes if whole. • Drain, and place peeled cooked potatoes in a bowl or keep in the saucepan. • Add butter or/and milk (optional). Mash with a fork, potato masher or ricer. Mash need not be boring check out: 1. Cheese & Onion - Grated cheese such as cheddar, mozzarella or parmesan and very finely chopped raw or cooked onion. 2. Colcannon - Finely chopped cooked kale or cabbage, with butter, cream/milk and cheese 3. Champ - Finely chopped spring onion, butter, cream/milk 4. Horseradish – taste as you add as horseradish sauces vary in heat Creamed horseradish sauce 5. Diced ham, onion and red pepper and chopped parsley (better known as Biarritz Potatoes) Gently fry the ingredients in butter, stir into hot mash. 6. Sweet Potato - Steam small dices of sweet potato, when cooked, mash with a little butter. Add ½ - 1 teaspoon of Chinese 5 spice to mash for gentle fragrance and aroma. (Why not cut out this recipe and build a little store of useful meal ideas) Next Week: Mince meat recipes to team up with mash ideas. Sian Breslin in the past has been a regular contributor to the Sean Doherty Show, Highland Radio, been invited to demonstrate dishes on TV3 Breakfast Show. She taught home economics for 25 years and now runs Donegal Cookery School at Donegal Manor. More recently Sian has remodelled the cookery school into a Baking School for the leisure and tourist market. To contact Sian e-mail info@donegalmanor.com www.donegalmanor.com

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Queen of the Fleet 2018

Winner Nadine Gallagher (Eileen’s Hair Salon) with Naoise Coleman (Cope Bar), Kelly McGinley (Bay View Hotel), Tracey Byrne (Kitty Kelly’s), Aoibhe Doherty (Melly’s Cafe), Aimee Breslin (Seafood Shack) and Stephanie Moore (D’s School of Motoring)

Diane Harvey with her contestant Stephaine Moore

Enjoying the evening's entertainment

Andrea Maxwell (Sweet News), Sarah Conwell (Bay View Hotel) and Leah Callaghan (Hughie’s Bar)

Photos: Richard Cave

Chloe Meehan representing the Tara Hotel with friends Eilis Cormack and Annie Harkin

Ciara Downes, Richard Murphy and Zelda

Debbie and Ciara Gallagher with Janet and Colin Boyle

Fia Murrin, Ríoghnach Rodgers and Ellie Murrin enjoying the music

Trevor and Heather Shiels down on holidays from Ballymoney

BLAS AT

THE GATEWAY

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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A True Story by Con Phused

I was approached by a young lad last week outside McIntyre’s Filling Station on the outskirts of Donegal Town. ‘Excuse me’ he said, ‘can you tell me whereabouts here is IKEA’? ‘IKEA’? says I, ‘the furniture store’?’ sure you are way off course, IKEA is in Dublin or there is one in Belfast. What? he said, no, IKEA is around here somewhere - are you a local? You could say that says I as I’ve been here over 40 yrs! Well you must know where IKEA is then, I was told it was around here somewhere. Well you have been let astray said I, is it furniture you are looking to buy? It must be here somewhere he stated in a slightly raised voice and I could see he was

getting frustrated. Well if it’s furniture you are after, I can direct you to a few places. No no he said, my car is at IKEA, the man said my car would be at IKEA. Now at this stage I was beginning to think either this fella was having me on or someone was pulling a fast one on him. Well I said if your car is at IKEA you are a long way from it. With that he let out a shout of delight…look look IKEA he cried pointing to a sign on the wall of the Service station… Herron / KIA it said in large lettering. It’s a mad world.

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Gardening with Emer THE HUMBLE HEDGE Hedges are often an overlooked part of our gardens. They provide privacy, division, shelter, a haven for wildlife and a backdrop to our lawns and flower beds. Most are expected to perform these tasks with little or no care throughout the year. These plants are often very hardy and can withstand the stress of being grown close together, competing for nutrients and being pruned at the wrong time. However, they are still living plants and will benefit greatly from a little consideration of their likes and dislikes. The first tip to consider is to cut your hedge into a slight ‘A’ shape, slimmer at the top and fuller at the base. This allows each growing tip to receive as much light as possible, resulting in healthier, bushier growth. Secondly, the hedge should be given a high nitrogen feed throughout the growing season. Poultry manure pellets are ideal. Lastly, the general rule of thumb is to prune deciduous hedges, the ones that drop their leaves,

e.g. Beech, in the autumn. Evergreen hedges like Leylandii, Escallonia and Laurel should have their annual cut back when the risk of frost has passed, in late spring or early summer. Choosing the correct hedge for your site is also important, as some can withstand coastal winds better than others. Some require very fertile soil and others will grow well in damp, boggy ground. If you are neighbouring a field with livestock, it is worth making sure your new hedge plants are not going to be poisonous to them. Autumn is the ideal time for planting a new hedge or for filling in gaps. Call in to us at Ashtree Garden Centre for more information on choosing the correct hedging plants and how to care for them. Join us on Saturday for our Customer Appreciation Day where there will be great offers on plants all day and activities for the children from 2pm-5pm. EMER CAMPBELL FdSc Amenity Horticulture

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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: 7pm; 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 St. Mary’s Church, Killybegs Sundays 9am and 11am St. Bridget’s Church, Ballintra Saturday 6.30pm; Sundays 11am

Presbyterian Church, Donegal Town Sunday 11.30am (Tea / Coffee from 11am); Rossnowlagh (Family Service) Sunday 8pm, July and August. Methodist Church Ballintra: 10.30am Donegal: 12noon Inver: 12noon and 7pm Gospel Concert Ardara: 10.30am Dunkineely: 12noon Church of Ireland Lough Eske: 9.30am Laghey: 10.45am Donegal Town: 12 noon Killybegs: 9.15am Killaghtee: 10.45am FS Mountcharles: 12 noon FS Donegal Living Hope Church, Old Laghey Road, Donegal Town 7.30pm Wednesday (Bible Study) 11.30am Sunday

Apologies if we have omitted any church times. If you would like to see details of other church services in the Eye on Donegal please phone 074 9722677 or email: look@eyeondonegal.com

Methodist Church

Days of Prayer on the 19th August, Dunkineely 8am-2pm and Ardara 2pm- 8pm.

Novena

The National Novena to Our Lady of Knock 14th - 22nd August Ceremonies: 3pm and 8.30pm daily; Workshops: 12noon and 6pm daily. See the full programme of Novena speakers at www.knockshrine.ie/events

Golden Jubilee Mass

Fr John McBrearty, Bogagh, Kilcar, is celebrating his Golden Jubilee Mass in Kilcar at 7pm on Friday 17th August. Refreshments and presentations in the Hall after. All welcome.

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SUMMER FAMILY SERVICES during August each Sunday night at 8pm.

Pilgrimage Knock Shrine

Saturday 18th August led by Most Rev Alan McGuckian, SJ. More info: www.knock-shrine.ie

LATIN MASS St. Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen Every Sunday at 10am (English Mass Sunday at 11.30am)

DAY TRIP TO LOUGH DERG A day trip to Lough Derg will take place on Saturday 1st September. Bus leaving the car park behind Paul’s shop at 8.40am DONEGAL TOWN CREDIT UNION LTD., MILLER’S HILL, DONEGAL TOWN Tel: 074 9721293 or 9725727 Donegal Town Credit Union Ltd. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. www.donegaltowncreditunion.com

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In Memoriam McINTYRE (Nee McBride) SARAH VERONICA 23/2/1953 - 16/08/2011 7th Anniversary

McINTYRE ADRIAN 17th Anniversary

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PATRICK MURPHY, London (Brother of Francie) JOHN (CELTIC) CASSIDY, Leghowney MICHAEL DEVANEY, Ballintra KEVIN McBREARTY, Harbour View, Killybegs ETHNA MCGEEVER, Glencoagh, Mountcharles DOM BONNAR N.T., Gweedore Road, Dungloe Your life touched so many and will be remembered forever more, the years go by as we hold our memories close in our hearts Up in heaven you are watching over everyone, guiding us, bringing luck, love and happiness to us all. We miss you more than words can say... Liam, Elaine, Liam, Joel, Sarah & Patrick Anniversary Mass at Clar Chapel 10am Thursday 16th August 2018 In loving memory of

DESMOND QUINN, Drimconnor, Mountcharles

4th Anniversary

who died on the 21st of August 2014 If we could have a lifetime wish and one dream that could come true, We would pray to God with all our hearts just to see and speak to you. A thousand words won’t bring you back we know because we tried and neither will a million tears we know because we cried. You left behind our broken hearts and precious memories too. But never wanted memories we only wanted you. Missed so very much by Ceara and Christopher There’s always a face before us, a voice we would love to hear, A smile we will always remember, of a son we loved so dear, Deep in our hearts lies a picture, more precious than silver and gold, It’s a picture of our son, whose memory will never grow old. Sadly missed by Mum & Dad We thought of you today but that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday and will tomorrow too. We think of you in silence and make no outward show. For what it meant to lose you only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy we do it every day. It’s just the heartache of losing you that will never go away. Sadly missed by your sisters, brothers, partners, nieces and nephews. A mass will be offered for Des in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles on Sunday 19th August 2018 at 11am.

Treasured Memories of our beloved Son Adrian who died on 18th August 2001 On His Soul Sweet Jesus Have Mercy First thing every morning and last thing every night I find your memory in my heart and hold it very tight I will always remember what made me love you so And no matter how many years pass by I will never let you go If I had a million tomorrows I know what I would do I would gladly give them all away for yesterday and You I would give up all my treasures and everything I own If God would only say “Adrian is Coming Home” So Sadly Missed by your Loving Mother

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Pilgrimage to Lourdes 28th August - 2nd September. Pilgrimage Director: Fr. James Gillespie. Five nights full board, €705 pps. Departing from Knock. For more info / to book, tel: K. McKeague 074 9121551.

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Do you make them laugh in Heaven, Does your smile bring them cheer Do you make the sunshine brighter Like you did when you were here There will always be a heartache And often a silent tear But always a treasured memory Of a Brother we loved so dear Our Family Chain is Broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one The links shall join again. Always loved and remembered by your Family here and abroad Anniversary Mass is on Saturday 18th August at 6.30pm in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Mountcharles.

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€1.5M for rural medical transport Fund will benefit people accessing cancer treatment and those with significant mobility issues

Four Masters Club Lotto There was no winner of the lotto jackpot €6700 in week 5 of the 2018/19 season draw held in the Abbey Hotel on Monday 13th August. The €50 winners in the lucky dip were John Bradley and Jose & Laura Britton. The numbers drawn were 2, 8, 14 & 21 Congratulation to all winners. The next draw takes place on Monday 20th August. RENEW SUBSCRIPTIONS: the club would ask all persons that are members of our lotto to pay their annual subscription to sellers or to treasurer Paul Timoney 087 2791305. New members are welcome with quarterly and half yearly subscriptions. Don’t forget ANNUAL CLUB DRAW tickets still needing to be sold please get them back as soon as you can. Thanks.

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The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring T.D., last week announced details of the Mobility and Cancer Care Transport Measure under the Department’s CLÁR Programme. This new €1.5 million fund will support the purchase of vehicles by voluntary organisations in CLÁR areas that provide transport services to people for cancer treatment and for persons with significant mobility issues in order to enable them to access support. The fund will support applications of up to €50,000 for a wheelchair accessible vehicle and €100,000 for a bus. The fund aims to support voluntary organisations providing transport to/from designated cancer treatment hospitals/ centres or transport for people with significant mobility issues to day care or other services. Minister Ring said: “A modest investment under the CLÁR scheme, such as the provision of a bus or a wheelchair accessible vehicle, can have a significant impact on individuals and their families in a rural community.” Qualifying voluntary organisations should apply by the 31st August deadline. The scheme will provide up to 85% of the total cost of a vehicle/fit out. Matching funding of at least 15% will be required. Full details of the new CLÁR Measure are available on the Department’s website at www.drcd.gov.ie

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St. John Bosco Club News & What’s On ST. JOHN BOSCO CLUB BINGO Thursday night is Bingo Night here at the St John Bosco. This week’s Jackpot is standing at €1400.00 on 49 numbers or less. Raffle on the night with tickets priced at €2 each or 3 for €5 bingo books on offer. Come along and be in with a chance to win a line at €40 or €100 Full House. So for a great night’s fun come along and join us at 9pm. Tea/coffee served. THE ST JOHN BOSCO CENTRE If you are looking for a venue to hold an event then the St John Bosco Centre has a lot to offer: there is a spacious hall with stage area, there is also tea/coffee and snack shop facilities available by request. Outside we have a large private car park with free parking and we are situated a few minutes walking distance from the centre of Donegal Town. For more information please call in to the office or phone Shauna on 087 3581568. BIRTHDAY PARTIES The St John Bosco Centre is an excellent venue for kids parties, plenty of space to play, dance, or just have fun, bouncy castle available by request. Anyone wishing to book the hall or to find out more information please contact Shauna on 087 3581568. To avoid disappointment early booking is advised as dates and times are filling up quickly. CAR BOOT SALE Next Car Boot Sunday 9th September 2018 running from 10am to 3pm. Doors open for booters at 8.30am - only €10 a table for the day. For more information please contact 086 2187609. SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE Next Dance Saturday 18th August, with Mary Ellen. Live music and light refreshments, dancing 10.30pm until after 12am. All are welcome and admission at the door on the night. PICKLE BALL Fancy trying a new sport that is not weather dependent? Why not give Pickle Ball a try here at the Bosco Monday & Friday nights at 8pm. For further information contact Michael on 087 6776304. ST JOHN BOSCO CENTRE OFFICE The office is open Monday, to Friday 9.30am to 1.30pm (1pm Friday). Contact number for office during these hours is 087 7846012 or by email anytime to stjohnboscoclub@yahoo.ie

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Annual Eany Celtic/Declan Boyle Summer Soccer Camp

Eany Celtic hosted yet another successful Declan Boyle Summer Soccer Camp last week. The participants ranging in age from 5 to 14 years enjoyed a full week of fun, frolics and quality football coaching combined with the finest of Donegal weather.

Declan Boyle’s Eany Celtic Summer Camp. 8-10 year olds.

Declan Boyle’s Eany Celtic Summer Camp. 5-7 year olds with coach Jackie Hughes.

Declan Boyle’s Eany Celtic Summer Camp. 11-14 year olds with coach Declan Boyle.

Donegal Golf Club Notes August 11th & 12th. Peter McDonnell sponsored Stableford Competition. On a weekend of very high scoring, the in-form Mark Butler (11) scraped to victory with a fabulous 42 pts to ease out David Sweeney (17) on 41 pts. 3rd was Damien Hanna (19) with 40 pts, one ahead of Kieran Mullin (12) on 39 pts Gross winner was Billy Madden (07) with 31 pts. BOT. North West Seniors 2018. 1st-2nd August sponsored by The Sandhouse Hotel. 1st Gross - Ronnie Berry (Rossmore) 158; 2nd Gross - Justin Coughlin (Dgl) 161; 3rd Gross - Mervyn Eager (Lucan) 168; 1st Nett - Gerry McSorley (Dgl) 64 pts.; 2nd Nett - Desmond Hamilton (Omagh) 63 pts. There was an excellent turnout for The Donegal Town Rugby Club Classic on Friday 10th which was won by the team from McCafferty’s Bar with 91 pts. Congratulations to John McCafferty, Denis Nolan, David Sweeney and (super sub) Brian Boyle who more than justified his selection with a fine display of putting. Unfortunately the same can’t be said about poor Gerry whose missed ‘tap-in’ on the 18th consigned his team to the runners-up spot with 90 pts. In spite of that mishap well done to Seamus Faulkner, Mark Sweeney, Fergus Towey and Gerry Forde. The Donegal Junior League Matchplay Team had a resounding 6-1 victory over Ballyliffin G.C. on Sunday. Despite their significant lead, captain Oliver Plunkett is well aware that there’s still a lot of work to be done to reach the semi-final on Saturday next. Well done and good luck to Joyce McMullin, Justin Coughlin, John Meehan, Shaun Meehan, Tom Geraghty, Sean Boyle and playing captain Oliver Plunkett. Well done also to our Ladies who won 3-2 against Portsalon G.C.

Murvagh & Ballyliffin Junior Matchplay teams. in the semi-final of the Maire O Donnell on Sunday. Best of luck to both teams in their return legs. Upcoming events: President’s Weekend 2018. The final major of the year takes place next weekend from Friday 17th -19th August when we have Diarmuid McGettigan’s President’s Weekend. The President’s Prize to the Juniors will be played for on Friday, the ladies will battle it out on Saturday and the men will compete on Sunday. Meal and presentation of prizes on Sunday evening in the clubhouse. Wishing Diarmuid a very enjoyable and successful weekend and best of luck to all the competitors over the three days. Next week is our Sponsored Mini Open Week. 22nd-25th August. To book a time contact the club on (074)9734054 or visit our website donegalgolfclub.ie

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Four Masters Under 8 boys B Team in Ardara.

Four Masters under 8 boys A Team.

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Four Masters under 8 boys C Team.

Donegal Bay Rowing Club off to Cork for All Ireland On Thursday 16th August Donegal Bay Rowing Club will embark on the long trip to the National Rowing Centre on Iniscara Lake in Cork for the All Ireland Rowing Championships for coastal rowing boats. In total there will be thirty-six club members and two coxes representing Donegal across a number of age categories over two days. The Donegal Club successfully hosted these championships on Assaroe Lake in Ballyshannon for the past two years to much praise from competitors and supporters alike.

The club has been rebuilding for the past twelve months and has benefited from the Donegal Bay Rowing Club U-14 crew having won North West Championships will be government's Sports Capital grant programme. contesting the same event in the All Ireland Championship in Cork on 18-19th August This has enabled it to partner with the Abbey â€˜#Rowing Donegalâ€™. This will be an introduction to rowing delivered Vocational School for the purchase of eleven rowing machines to by a Rowing Ireland certified coach during PE classes. In the allow for indoor winter training. The club has also teamed up with meantime, the club's focus is firmly on the All Ireland in Cork with Donegal Sports Partnership to present a six-week pilot programme the expectation of contesting as many finals as possible. to first and second year students from the AVS, under the banner

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Manus Boyle, Denis Carbery and Barry McGowan present a cheque for €3976, proceeds from the match and social night last weekend to Mary, Martin and Catherine Meehan to go towards the Fisherman’s Mission Charity who gave great support to the family after David’s death. The Joe Brolly South West select narrowly defeated the Donegal Masters team. Well done to the organisers and to everyone who supported the event.

Naomh Ultan Notes

The Club’s Cumann na mBán Ladies Board, held a very successful blitz last Saturday. Teams from Kilcar, Four Masters and Carndonagh attended. This was to launch the local U-13 Girls’ Team, the first in the club’s history. County Senior footballers; Aoife McDowell, Alannah McDowell, Michaela Breslin and Amy Boyle Carr turned up with the Ulster Championship trophy, as did County selector Damien Devenney. Also in attendance was The Ladies Gaelic Football Association Ulster president Michael Naughton who had some kind words of encouragement for the newly formed Naomh Ultan Ladies Board and Team. Well done to the Ladies who organised all the refreshments on the day, also thanks to

S & R Motors for their sponsorship of a new Team Kit for the Girl’s Team. The Club would like to wish Senior Player James Byrne a speedy recovery from a serious injury he received in the game against Buncrana. There was no winner of the Royal Flush Jackpot. The numbers drawn were: 2, 8, 16, 21. Consolation prizes went to: T. Byrne, Multins; Donal Murrin, Loughmult; Tully Baskin, Darney. Jackpot next week: €3,720 Royal Flush tickets can be bought in Floyd’s Convenience Store, Baskin’s Café and Barry’s Spar, Bruckless. BINGO in clubhouse every Friday night at 9pm. Everybody’s welcome.

St. Naul’s Notes

UNDERAGE We were unfortunate on Wednesday last in our minor game vs Naomh Columba. Our U14s were equally unlucky V Milford on Friday evening. They are now away to Buncrana this Friday 17th at 7pm. LADIES The U13 ladies had a comfortable win vs Naomh Ultan on their first outing this year, we wish all the girls and management well for the season. SENIORS Well done to our Seniors and reserve who battled throughout to achieve a draw in both games vs Four Masters - a true local derby. We now play Mac Cumhaills on Sunday at home. Best of luck to all.

Naomh Brid Notes

There was no overall winner of this week’s lotto draw. The jackpot now stands at €1,200. The numbers drawn were 7, 19, 20, 22, 24. The €25 winners were Meanie Britton, Donal Corcoran, Mary Kerrigan, Pauline Given. The next draw will take place in 7 Arches, Laghey on the 20th August. Well done to our U14 team who defeated St Eunans in O Donnell Park on Sunday evening. Team and scorers: Adam Burr; Tadgh McGarrigle, Cale Breslin, Kyle Johnston, Patrick Gormley, Conor Colton, Donal Gallagher 1-0, Liam Gallagher, Liam Given 0-1, Mickey Harron 2-0, Adam Lyons, Calum McCafferty 1-1, Aaron Mc Grory 2-6, Jamie Anderson 0-1, John Anderson 0-1. Subs: Jay Gallagher, Declan Maguire, Mark Fisher. The minors lost to Bundoran in the regional semi final.

South Donegal Schoolboys Finn Harps Academy players The Finn Harps U16 Academy team who took part in the the Kells/Blackwater FC tournament at the weekend. Team members from the South Donegal Schoolboys League are Nathan Maxwell/Eany Celtic (third from left-back row), Rhyss Boyle/Eany Celtic (fourth from left-back row), Christopher Mulligan/St Catherine’s (second from right-back row), Ethan Mangan/Copany Rovers (fourth from right-front row), John Roper/ Erne Wanderers (third from rightfront row) and Tom Daly/Eany Celtic (extreme right-front row).

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