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Christmas Lights Switch-On changed to Thursday 29th November
The date for the “Switch On” of the Christmas lights in Donegal Town has been changed to Thursday 29th November 2018 at 7.30pm. The sparkling lights will create the perfect Christmas atmosphere for the Shopping Spree taking place throughout the weekend and the “Little Taste of Christmas” on Sunday 2nd December which will be showcasing produce from local businesses as well as cookery demonstrations by local award winning celebrity chefs. The young at heart can experience Santa Claus, Mickey and Minnie, face painting, and more.
New lights are planned for this year in the following areas: from the Car Park Entrance on Main Street to St Patrick’s Church and up to The Schooner Bar; on Bridge Street and on Quay Street from the 4 Lanterns to the Garda Station. Donegal Town has the reputation for being one of the best lit towns in the North West and it is hoped to be able to ensure this accolade continues. The Community Chamber are working with Donegal Town Business Focus Group to ensure that the Festive Season in Donegal Town is a great one for the whole community.
Donegal Post Office Update
Lorraine McInern and her son Charlie at The Village Pharmacy’s 6th Birthday Event See photo page inside
Halloween Event
Interviews took place last Thursday for the relocation of Donegal Town Post Office. Peter Gillespie from An Post confirmed to The Eye that the interviews took place in a local hotel. As well as the interviews the applicants’ proposed premises were visited and looked at by the interviewing panel. The decision of the location of the new Post Office will be announced in the next three to four weeks after the selection board convene in Dublin.
Postmaster Mary Harley. Photo: Margaret Gallagher
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Rossa McGroary enjoying the Business Focus Group’s Halloween Event last week. See photo spread inside.
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INVER COMMUNITY CENTRE Christmas Fair 1st and 2nd December 1-6pm. Homemade cakes, crafts, Christmas decorations and lots more. Hot chocolate and mulled wine on arrival. Everyone welcome. Santa’s Grotto Inver Community Centre 1st & 2nd Dec. Come along meet Santa, get a present and a picture by JMAC, also meet Mrs. Claus for storytelling. Booking is essential contact 074 9736166. Cooking Class Kids cooking/baking class starting soon. If interested call the centre for more info as numbers are limited. Youth Theatre Balor Youth Theatre are running classes in the Inver Community Centre for 5 to 12 year olds - if interested please contact Breedge on 074 9736166. Active Group Tuesday Mornings 11am Karate 7.30pm Wednesday evenings.
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Dr Marie Drumgoole RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT It is with great sadness and sorrow that I am announcing my retirement from General Practice. Unfortunately, I am no longer able to continue in General Practice due to a chronic voice condition. I have been overwhelmed by all your prayers, cards, good wishes and kind enquiries. It has been a privilege to work in Donegal with so many wonderful colleagues and patients. I will miss you all. To my patients – thank you for the privilege of caring for you. I know that I am leaving you in safe hands with the excellent team in Waterloo Place.
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To my colleagues in the local District Hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, NOWDOC, ambulance crews and of course, local GPs, thank you for all your support and professionalism. To the wonderful staff in the surgery, thank you for all your support, dedication and loyalty. I wish Dr. Peter Kardos, Dr. Catherine Blair and Dr. Stephen Sludds the very best of luck into the future during these exciting times as plans for the new Primary Care Centre are moving forward.
Donegal Post Office Update From page 1 Meanwhile it is business as usual in the Post Office on Tirchonaill Street and retiring postmaster Mary Harley and staff await the news of the new premises and the new postmaster. Mary, who gives up the contract on Donegal Town Post Office after ten years, joined the Post Office on the 7th August 1979. The Postmaster told The Eye she did her training in Cavan, was assigned to Monaghan in 1979 and then came to Donegal in 1986 as a clerk. Through the years Mary has seen a lot of changes in the Post Office with the introduction of computers the biggest, but now she is looking forward to some time off to put her feet up and take a well-earned rest and maybe a few extra games of golf.
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Night at the Wacky Races
Laghey Blast member Anne Marie Gallagher with son Ethan
John Lepra Gallagher with Francie Gallagher
Brian Kilpatrick presenting cheque for €300 to Mary Gallagher (Greagh), representing St. Eunan’s N.S.
Mary Gallagher (Greagh) and Anne Marie Gallagher (Laghey), Denise Gallagher (Greagh), Mary Gallagher (Laghey)
Brian Kilpatrick presenting cheque for €300 to Mary Gallagher (Laghey) representing Ballintra/Laghey Senior Citizens Committee. Photos by Terence Kilpatrick
John ‘Ghosty’ Gallagher enjoying the night By Keith Corcoran
The Laghey Blast Festival fundraiser, ‘Night at the Wacky Races’, took place last Saturday night in the Dew Drop Inn, Laghey. Martin Gallagher made for a very entertaining race commentator and good fun was had by all who came out to support this year’s Christmas lights ‘Switch On’ and next year’s village festival. Two cheque presentations were made on the night, each for €300, by the Laghey Blast Festival to St. Eunan’s N.S. Laghey and the Ballintra/Laghey Senior Citizens Committee.
€47million funding for Transport and Infrastucture in Co. Donegal Cllr Michael Naughton, Chair of the Donegal Town Municipal District, last week visited the Department of Transport and Infrastucture with members of Donegal County Council to discuss funding for planned road improvement projects in Donegal for 2019. After the meeting Cllr Naughton said, “We are hopeful that we can secure €47 million funding for Donegal roads. I got reassurance that €9.3 million will be made available for Phase 2 of the Mountcharles By-Pass from Drumbeigh to Inver and also some funding towards improvements on the Inver to Killybegs stretch. The upgrade of this road is vital to South Donegal, the fishing port of Killybegs and our biggest tourism attraction Sliabh Liag.” “We are also hopeful if successful in securing funding
that we can complete surface replacement from Ardaghy to Dunkineely and from Dunkineely to Bruckless. And to providing safety measures on the N15 at the Lough Eske junction on the Donegal Town to Ballybofey road and also from Ballyshannon to Donegal Town road on the N15 at Cavangarden. “Road clarification was also addressed at the meeting about the improvements planned on the Laghey to Pettigo Road on the R232. All in all it was a positive meeting and we hope to hear more in the coming weeks,” concluded Cllr Naughton. Donegal County Council are committed to providing high quality transport infrastructure and services, delivering a better quality of life and supporting economic growth for Donegal.
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Toscana Restaurant on Main Street closed last week. In a message on their Facebook page, Salvo, Natasha, Chiara and all the team at Trattoria Toscana said they would like to thank everyone for their support over the past few years. Their Facebook page will remain open until November 14th for those who have unused vouchers which will be refunded.
Happy 50th! We had the presentation of cheques recently to the Solace Cancer Care Centre, Donegal Town, and to Colin Bell of the Kevin Bell Foundation. €702 was raised for each charity from our “Only Fools & Bikers” Honda 50 Run which took place at the end of August. A big “Thank You” again to everyone who helped on the day and to all our sponsors for their much appreciated spot prizes for our raffle and especially to Conán Bonner and Liam Kenny for all their help organising the run. We look forward to doing it again next year on the Sunday of the May Bank Holiday Weekend. Declan McGrory
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We are delighted Tír Chonaill Youth Choir will perform for us and Santa Claus has promised he will try and fit a visit in to the Market on his busy schedule. BARNESMORE LEGHOWNEY TOWNAWILLY COMMUNITY ALERT Date for you Diary -We shall be holding an Information Evening on personal safety and property security among other topics, in Leghowney Hall on Wednesday 14th November at 8 pm. Guest Speakers on the night. All welcome. CLOGHER LE CHÈILE Cookery Demonstration Classes are returning this year with local Chef Zack
with Nuala Toland Gallagher, in Barnesmore Community Centre, starting on Tuesday 13th November 8-10pm for six weeks. Course fee is €30, places are limited, so book as soon as possible. Contact Anna Marie on 086 1099686. BALLINTRA SOCIAL Annual Social will be held in the Methodist Hall in Ballintra on Friday 9th November, from 9.00 pm - 12.00. Music by Out & About. Supper will be served, and your support would be greatly appreciated. LEGHOWNEY HALL A.G.M. Leghowney Community Hall will hold its Annual General Meeting on Monday 12th November at 8pm. All welcome.
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Christmas is coming and the goose… Never mind the goose, it’s time to be thinking what to buy for a loved one at this special time - Problem Solved! A luxury coach will leave Donegal Town on Monday 20th May, 2019. Travelling to the fabulous Carrickdale Hotel and Spa in Co. Louth, and returning on Thursday 23rd May, 2019. Day One - Visit historic Stormont Castle plus shopping in Belfast City Centre Day Two - Guided Tour of Hillsborough Castle with its hundred acres of beautiful gardens. Entertainment and dancing nightly. For further information contact 087 2207773 or 074 9721976.
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The Frosses Golf Society are in action this Wednesday 7th with the tee reserved from 12 noon. This outing is sponsored by Mark McCarthy from The Marine Times. It was with great sadness that we laid Pat James Burke to rest last Friday. Pat James was a quiet man who could get things done with very little fuss. He was involved in many community groups over the years. To his family and friends our sympathies are with you. It is hoped to have a slide show in the hall on the night of Fr. Seamus Gallagher’s month’s mind. If anyone has any photos that they would like to share they can be emailed to inverparish@ gmail.com or WhatsApp Ian on 087 9079706 There will be a Monster Bazaar in Frosses hall on Sunday 26th November at 2.30pm. It’s always a good day’s fun and all proceeds are going to the Frosses Hall Development Fund.
What to do with those leftover pumpkins Ashtree Garden Centre would like to thank everyone who came out to their Pumpkin Festival last week. They have some pumpkins left over that are now reduced to €1. They make great soup and taste delicious roasted. Many wild and domestic animals love raw pumpkin including squirrels, pheasants, hens, pigs and wild birds.
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Confirmation Day in the 1940’s
A group of local girls on their Confirmation Day at St. Agatha’s Church, Clar, c.1946. Thanks to Bridie McCauley for the photo.
Drumhome Heritage Society Autumn Social
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A fantastic crowd of dancers gathered at St. Bridget’s Community Centre, Ballintra, on Bank Holiday Monday night for Drumhome Heritage Society Autumn Social. People travelled from as far afield as Cavan, Fermanagh, Grange and Strabane. P.R.O. Nuala Toland welcomed and thanked all who came and supported the Drumhome Heritage Social. “We are very fortune here in Drumhome in North West Donegal to be surrounded by a wealth of heritage and history and natural beauty along the Wild Atlantic way with Murvagh and Rossnowlagh only a stone’s throw away. This area has a connection with Saints and High Kings going away back to the 5th Century, with local links with Saints Patrick, Bridget, Eunan, Ernan and Colmcille with historic sites of great national importance. Drumhome Heritage Society have carried out several projects over the past number of months and have had great support from the people of the area. Presently we are working towards erecting information boards at the sites, directional signs on the road ways and create heritage trails and green ways linking up these Drumhome sites. It is a big project that may take some time to achieve. Your presence here tonight is greatly appreciated, and we thank you all for your support. Thanks to St. Bridget’s Community Centre for the use of the Hall - Thanks to Brian and Dom for our music tonight “Out and About” and all those who baked, made sandwiches or helped with supper.” Drumhome Heritage Society meet once a month and are open to new members who have a love and enthusiasm for local history and heritage. Nuala Toland
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Coffee Morning in aid of Elephant Sanctuary on November 11th from 11 - 1pm at Hollie Roper’s home, Clogher, Barnesmore
Hollie writes: “Next summer, I will be volunteering with an elephant sanctuary in Laos, Southeast Asia. This conservation centre, within the Nam Tien Protected Area, plays an important role in the preservation and protection of these incredible animals, as well as safeguarding their habitat. With the VESA, a nonprofit organisation, we will be helping to rehabilitate formerly domesticated elephants and one day release them into the wild. As well as that, I will be volunteering in local village schools, running programs teaching basic hygiene, nutrition, recycling, waste management, in addition to teaching English. As a veterinary student, this opportunity to learn about conservation practices and exposure to exotic wildlife would be life changing. I would be so grateful for any donations and support while working on this project.”
Billy’s Annual Fundraiser
Special Guest Singer Songwriter John Hogan and Johnny Haughey, MC. Billy Bustard held his Annual Fundraising Night for Cancer Patients and their families on Friday 26th October in the Abbey Hotel. Featuring a top line-up of stars, a great night was had by all and important funds raised for this worthy cause.
Dancers enjoying the night at Billy’s Annual Fundraising Dance at the Abbey Hotel.
World Champion Irish Dancers Gerard Byrne and his sister Aine.
Eddie McCaffrey and Connie Gallagher with Billy Bustard, Organiser, Johnny Haughey, MC and Paul McCahill, Country Singer.
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Eske Pharmacy’s October Makeup Ambassador was Laura Doherty of the Glam Squad Last month we had the lovely Laura Doherty, owner of The Glam Squad hair and beauty salon. Laura has been in the business along time now and has perfected her craft over the years. This girl boss also runs a kids pamper studio in the same premises called Kaiya Kates which means there’s no girl left out. Make sure to check out Laura’s skills this festive season, book early to avoid disappointment though as appointments will be filling up fast.
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Gaslight in Donegal Town
From the 1995 book ‘Donegal, Past and Present.’ by Joe McGarrigle. With thanks to his daughter Geraldine.
When the Public Health Act (Ireland) of 1878 was passed the Boards of Guardians became responsible for such matters as sewerage, water supplies and public lighting. Shortly after that the Donegal Board of Guardians agreed to introduce gas street lighting. The first gas was supplied by a family named Smith who came from New Zealand and settled here. An old resident I spoke to many years ago told me that before the arrival of gas the streets were lit by oil lamps placed at strategic positions around the town. There was opposition to the plan to install the new lighting when it was first mooted. Many people feared it would mean an increase in their rents. A local writer/poet James Henderson, who attended a public meeting where apparently there had been a heated discussion about the plan, wrote a humorous poem to describe the situation. (We published this in issue 35 of the Eye on Donegal). Local traders were quick to take advantage of the new form of lighting for their premises and soon all shops around the Diamond and Main Street had installed gas, as had the churches and many private homes. It was not until just before the First World War that the plant began to run into financial difficulties and for five years there was no street lighting at all. Escalating rates only compounded the situation. In 1918 consumers paid one penny per cubic foot for gas compared with ten years earlier when they got 5 cubic feet for a penny. It was proposed closing down the gas plant altogether but this was met with stiff opposition from the entire community. In an attempt to save it Mr. Thomas Cassidy, a local businessman and member of the
District Council and Lighting Committee, took over the concern at a rent of £10 a year. In his first year he overturned the loss and actually made a small profit and at his own expense provided public lighting in places of public worship. At a cost of £40 he supplied the town with eight public lights but despite his best efforts he could not make it a viable proposition. In 1924 Matthew Jackson of Donegal Acetylene Gas Lighting Company, who had taken over the concern, offered to provide twenty-five street lights for a period from 1st October to 31st March, except during periods of moonlight, at 66 shillings per lamp. It was not until 1932 that the change over to electric street lighting took place when John McGowan, Tirconaill Street was granted a concession from the E.S.B. to install a generating plant. He was assisted by his sons William, an electrical engineer, and P.J. They undertook the major task of effecting a complete transition from gas to electricity. Almost every house in the area was wired for this purpose and street lamp standards were erected around the town. A small number of houses on the Diamond and Main Street, approximately thirty, had already been receiving electric power from John Gallen. McGowans gave excellent service and during the emergency managed, by good housekeeping, to continue supplying their customers. One service very much in demand was charging up radio batteries. When the concession expired in 1952 the E.S.B. took over, but the people of Donegal still look back with admiration to the days when local enterprise provided an excellent service at unbeatable prices.
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South Donegal Pony Club We will be having lessons at Deane’s for the next three Friday evenings, ready to ride for 5.30pm. Membership for 2019 is now open. Please ring 087 1171972 to find out more Dunkineely and Bruckless Retirement Group: New and old members welcome. For more information contact: 087 6636286. Inver Gun Club: Inver Gun Club holds a Clay Pigeon Shoot on the last Sunday of each month at Henry’s Quarry, on the Ardara-Killybegs Road, starting at 11:00am. All are welcome. Catholic Church Mass is held in the Church of St Joseph & St Conal, Bruckless every Saturday at 6:30pm and Sunday at 11am.
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Church of Ireland Weekly services are held in St Peter’s Church Killaghtee on Sundays at 10.45am. This Sunday 11th November is Armistice Day. This day will mark the century of The Armistice that ended The First World War in 1918. On that day 100 years ago after four years of brutal conflict, War finally gave way to Peace. During the service this Sunday there will be an act of remembrance for those who lost their lives in The First World War. Methodist Church Sunday Services: Dunkineely 10.30, Ardara 12 noon. Family Services this weekend in Dunkineely and Ardara Methodist Churches. Bible Study is on Tuesday 8pm at 10 Ballyloughan Court and Wednesday 8pm at Ardara Methodist Church.
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Halloween on the Diamond
Donegal Town Business Focus Group Halloween Event. Photos: Margaret Gallagher
Caoimhe and Orlaith
Amber Cassidy
Lauren Jai Lynch with her mum Sarah and Granny Caroline
Ewan Molloy
Natalie, Scott, Jackie and Harry Browne
Eliza Jane and Isabelle Campbell
Amy and Ciara McGroary
Aine and Sean.
Emery Gamboe with mum Megan
Finn and Eden
Jackie and Sam Rooney
Jack and Nathan Scott and Sean and Eoin Walsh
Padraig and Lauren McCauley, Noah and Isaac Dinsmore, Conor and Darragh Maguire
Elaine and Allie McShane
Maeve and Ronan Lafferty with Dan and Annie Duffy
Musings of Times Past
THE COUNTY DONEGAL RAILWAY Mountcharles was well served by the railway right through the first 60 years of the 20th century. Steam travel had been invented in the early years of the 19th century and planning for a rail network for the county of Donegal was first mooted in 1845. A line from Derry to Strabane was completed in 1847. This was what was termed as broad gauge and from that time the narrow gauge County Donegal Railways and its sister company, The Lough Swilly Railway, were developed. The C.D.R. as it was called served the South of the county and the Donegal to Killybegs line, of which our village was a part, was opened in 1893. The C.D.R. ran from Strabane into Stranorlar and through the mountains at Barnesmore Gap into Donegal Town. From Donegal one branch headed off along one side of Donegal Bay to finish at Ballyshannon while our line tracked along the other side of the bay into Killybegs. The Donegal-Ballyshannon line was approximately 14 miles long while on our side of the bay the journey to Killybegs was about 16 miles. It is worth noting that the population of the County was 296,000 in the year 1841 and this had dropped to 108,000 in 1962, two years after the railway had closed forever, the population drop being a major reason for the closure. The most difficult part of the Donegal-Killybegs line was up the Glen of Mountcharles. The village is situated some 600ft above sea level and Donegal Town is at sea level. The station in Mountcharles was situated at the very bottom of the village but even so there was a climb of 200-300 feet over the relatively short journey, maybe a mile or two up to Mountcharles station. The original engines were all steam driven. But in the 1940s and ’50s diesel powered railcars had taken over particularly for passenger transport. The heavy lifting of freight however had still to be left to those steel leviathans as we saw them and we never tired of watching them grunt and groan each day around 3pm as they hauled countless wagons of freight to supply the towns and villages of our part of the County with provisions which are now moved by large 40ft trucks. The names of these belching, sparkridden monsters which also appeared to show a certain gentleness to our six, seven and eight-year-old eyes agog and jaw dropping amazement, still resonate. There was Blanche, Owenia, Lydia and Foyle, the last name appealing most to our masculine tendencies. The three o’clockish time of the day was not passenger driven so the goods train’s arrival was a moveable feast to the extent of 30 to 40 minutes almost exclusively on the late side. This meant that with school out we could rush to the bridge below the town and sitting on the parapet watch and listen to the giant throw down
the gauntlet to the incline of the Glen as it battled once again to overcome its foe. From a distance, we would identify, mostly correctly, whether it was Blanche, Foyle, Lydia or Owenia doing battle as it hauled its up to twenty wagons of freight, panting and groaning bad temperedly towards the station. We imagined its chuffing was laboriously saying “Will I Make it? Will I Make it? Will I Make it?” Our incantations in unison would slow down with the laborious chuffs and then when it slowly passed under our dangling feet and had given us a mouthful of acrid smoke and a hair full of soot we would run to the other side of the bridge, peek over, and get another headful of pent up venom. At this stage, the gradient had been breasted, the chuffs would pick up and we would shout at this great black beast of burden in unison with its chuffs: “I made it I made it I made it” as it trundled a little bit more gaily the half mile or so into the station to disgorge its bounties. There would be at least a half hour stop on a busy day so we would jump down onto the railway line and collect the ha’penny that one of us might have left on the railway line. The giant passing over it had flattened it to almost the size of a penny but try as we may Tom Brennan or Marie Claire McGroary would not be taken in and hand over a one penny ‘cough no more’ for this now sadly disfigured lesser coin. The engine now sat at the station. Men busied themselves emptying our wagons of sugar, tea, sides of bacon and all of the requirements of a small village. The driver, oily cloth in hand, would smile, grimy faced, down at us and a very odd time might invite one or two of us on to the footplate. This was the thrill of thrills, to stand there and watch the fireman shovel more coal into the firebox which when he opened it roared back at him from its bed of white heat. Barrels and firkins of Guinness would be rolled off the wagon. These were stout wooden barrels with steel bands surrounding them. The firkins were somewhat smaller. On hot days some of the older barrels which were a little the worse for the wear would be hissing and releasing tiny amounts of the porter. This nectar of
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the Gods would be scooped up in the palm of the hand of one of the unloaders, sipped, swallowed and declared all but perfect by this taster of fine things. I often marvelled at how prompt and obviously accurate his judgement was. These barrels were
then taken by cart and distributed to each of the ten public houses a little
village of 300 people felt it needed. Each bar, or public house, had its own bottling store and we often watched this precise care of capturing the highly pressurised Guinness from the barrel into one empty bottle the cart driven in by a wooden mallet until all was ready to be labelled and put in rows along the bar shelf. Amongst all of the other necessities which were unloaded from the Mountcharles wagon or wagons would be a huge dripping block of ice covered in some kind of jute covering.
This had come from Dublin and must have lost half of its bulk through melting on the
long journey. It was still a pretty formidable block of ice and had to be manipulated by a few men onto Albert Griffin’s cart. Albert delivered it up the village to Lizzie Mulhern’s wee shop. There some of us would be given hammers to break up this glacier into small pieces and then deposit them into a section of a Merville ice cream fridge. As we had no electricity in the village this served to keep Lizzie’s blocks of ice cream at the correct temperature until they were sold as two penny, thrupenny or a monster sixpenny wafer. The last priced wafer I do not ever remember aspiring to. The train at the station might have hauled a wagon of cement for a local merchant, Paul Gallagher. It might also have hauled a few empty cattle carriages for Cormac Kelly and his father Joe who exported cattle. These wagons were pulled down a siding and left at the store or at the few cattle pens. Then through some sleight of hand I could never get my eight-year-old head around a switch would be pulled and the engine would move back towards the station, passing the wagons to be left on the way. It appeared to have jumped over onto another track as it came slowly to the station, hitched on to the remaining wagons and joined up the flexible hoses which passed the braking back to each carriage in another mysterious way. Our main use for those hoses in the carriages which had been left at the siding was to speak to each other through them as improvised telephones. The goods train, unloaded and re-hitched, headed on merrily down the line through Mullanbuoys, Inver, the Port, Dunkineely, Bruckless and Killybegs. This was much easier landscape to cover and should it be late and holding up a passenger rail car it would be as Percy French put it in another setting “said the guard back her up to the siding, there’s a goods from Kilrush coming in” The guard whom I always remember was Tommy Kenny. He stayed in the caboose at the back of the train where all the mail was kept and no train left a station until Tommy waved his green flag, blew his whistle to give the all clear and the great beast with a few initial skids of its steel wheels on the rails would edge off and gradually build up to its cruising speed which was something around 16 – 18 miles per hour. The train then proceeded to Killybegs, another 14 miles, and goods were unloaded at each village on the way. This was the only journey the steam engine completed on our end of the line. The rest of the day about 4 diesel rail cars plied their way with passengers between Donegal and Killybegs and as the railway was single line only, each rail car had to turn on a huge turntable so it was faced back for the return journey.
The journey to Killybegs was special in that on a good day Donegal Bay winked up at you in some silvery way as it picked up the sun’s rays and to your right were little hedgerows outdoing each other to show us their myriads of buds and flowers. No more hills to climb, the train ambled along in a happy go lucky mode. There lived in Mountcharles a darling old lady called Ellen Byrne. Ellen gave a large part of her life in service to the Conynghams who were the Lords of Mountcharles and who now live at Slane Castle in Co. Meath. Ellen was born in 1860 and lived until 1961 and is buried close to my mother and father in our local cemetery. Her mind was totally alert at 100 years of age and I remember her telling me of how her one day a year holiday was August 15th. There would be some big regatta on in Killybegs and for months she looked forward to the train journey, her annual one. This would have been in the 1880s and I remember her singing a great little song about the railway. I forget the verses but can still remember her weak dulcet voice as she sang the chorus. Riding on the railway That’s the game for me Riding on the Railway So joyous and free It only costs you tuppence Believe me when I say To do the lawdy dawdy On the new railway. The trains are gone now. The rails are all lifted and the giant sleepers, the large blocks of wood that the rails were laid on, have ended up as walls of sheds since the closure of the County Donegal Railways or the C.D.R. as we knew it passed into history on December 31st 1959. I have no doubt it was the correct economic thing to do but in some ways, those little steam anachronisms lassoed our hearts never to let go of them as we move back in memory of glorious carefree days chugging along the hedgerows with the Bluestacks to the right and Donegal Bay to the left glistening like shoals of silvery herring in the afternoon sunlight. The olde order changeth, yielding place to new and God fulfils himself in many ways, lest one good custom should corrupt the world.
Treats and Entertainment at the Official Opening of Supermac’s and Foley’s Londis A large crowd attended the official opening of Supermac’s
Giant coke can spotted in Donegal Town early Thursday morning.
Caoimhe Walsh meets Michael Murphy who performed the official opening. Photos: Louise Histon
Children queue up for a go on the Coke Zero “Rickety Wheel” to win prizes
It later turned out to be “Canned Music” for the Official Opening of Supermac’s and Foley’s Londis where it was blasting out the music on the day.
The Balloon Twister makes shapes and animals from balloons to entertain the customers
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provided. Tea/Coffee and chat for the parents.
10th Nov from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm and costs
This is NOT a drop off group, parents/
€10 per person. Limited places so please book
guardians must stay with their children.
in advance, call 074 9741863. CREEL/BASKET MAKING WORKSHOP: Sat 17th & Sun 18th Nov from 10 am - 4 pm in the Niall Mor Centre and costs €40 per person. Places must be pre-booked for this
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24th
November from 8am - 5pm costing €110 per person, all bookings must be prepaid. To reserve a place contact 074 9741863.
workshop so contact 074 9741863.
INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE:
SATURDAY STORYTIME: Saturday 17th
Sunday 11th November from 9am - 1pm. €15
Nov from 10:30 - 12 noon. Story is read to
per table and all tables must be pre-booked,
the children, Arts & Crafts and Refreshments
contact 074 9741863.
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Cross border bus routes to continue after Brexit
Bus Eireann have said they have no plans at the moment to cancel any of their cross border bus routes in Donegal after Brexit happens. They have conceded that if a hard border emerges from the Brexit deal, this will cause delays in their services as checks might have to be carried out. A spokesman for Bus Eireann has said that a working group has been set up to consider the impact of a hard border on these services and they have spoken with the UK Department of Transport on the subject. The spokesman also said that Bus Eireann have no plans to cancel any cross border routes and are monitoring the situation. Some of the cross border services include Route 30, Donegal Town to Dublin, Route 32, from Dublin to Letterkenny, Route 64 from Derry to Galway which goes through Donegal.
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6th Birthday Celebrations at
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The Village Pharmacy Staff, Catriona Doherty, Sylvia Morrow and Joanne Morrow make sure all the customers get a birthday treat. Photos: Louise Histon
Some of the birthday treats on the day Jennifer Maxwell with daughters Olivia and Annabelle call into the Village Pharmacy for its birthday celebrations
Stephen Hughes called in to wish The Village Pharmacy a Happy Birthday
Rita Meehan from Mountcharles enjoying the birthday celebrations
Some of the great deals available in The Village Pharmacy
DONEGAL BAY TIDE TIMES Thursday 8th November
New Sunday Lunch at Lough Eske Castle
High Tide 6.20am and 6.40pm
Join us in Cedars Restaurant every Sunday and enjoy our NEW three-course Sunday Lunch menu served from 1pm - 3pm.
High Tide 6.59am and 7.21pm
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High Tide 7.40am and 8.05pm
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High Tide 8.23am and 8.51pm
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High Tide 5.41am and 5.59pm
Friday 9th
Saturday 10th Sunday 11th
Monday 12th
Tuesday 13th
High Tide 9.08am and 9.41pm
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Wednesday 14th
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High Tide 9.59am and 10.40pm All times are approximate and should not be taken as a seafaring guide
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Gardening with Emer PREVENT WIND DAMAGE We have now reached the season where it has nearly become common to welcome a new storm every week. We often think to protect our gardens against
frost and snow but forget that wind can cause a great deal of damage to our plants including scorch, drying out and root disturbance. It is difficult to predict how the wind will affect our plants but there are a number of them that are more susceptible and should be protected. As mentioned a couple of weeks ago, roses fall into this category and should have their height reduced by a third to prevent windrock. Newly planted trees and large shrubs should be secured with stakes. Climbing plants should have their framework inspected to ensure it
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When Jim Reeves played the Pavesi As part of his Irish tour, on 7th June 1963 the famous Texan singer known as “Gentleman Jim” was on stage in the Pavesi Ballroom in Donegal Town (now the St. John Bosco Centre) where he played a full dance performance to a packed hall and later that night went on to “The Orchid” in Lifford where he played another set. The Donegal Democrat on 31st May 1963 advertised the two shows and the issue following the performance had a photo of Jim on stage entertaining an ecstatic crowd of adoring fans. Reeves and the Blue Boys were in Ireland from May 30th to June 19th, 1963. In an interview with Spotlight magazine, Reeves said he was pleased with the audiences. Billboard magazine in the US also reported the tour before and after. He had three Number 1 songs in Ireland
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during 1963 and 1964: “Welcome to My World”, “I Love You Because”, and “I Won’t Forget You”. Reeves had 11 songs in the Irish charts from 1962 to 1967. He recorded two Irish ballads, “Danny Boy” and “Maureen”. He was one of the most popular recording artists in Ireland, in the top ten after the Beatles, Elvis and Cliff Richard. He was permitted to perform in Ireland by the Irish Federation of Musicians on the condition that he share the bill with Irish show bands which were becoming popular at that time. On Friday, July 31, 1964, Reeves and his business partner and manager Dean Manuel (also the pianist of Reeves’ backing group, the Blue Boys) died in a tragic airplane accident during a violent thunderstorm over Brentwood, Tennessee.
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Online VAT reclaim facility for farmers The VAT58 facility whereby unregistered farmers can claim back VAT on farm buildings and other improvement works will be online from 1st January 2019. Revenue’s new online VAT e-repayments facility will be available for unregistered farmers and all future VAT repayment applications. The online process will require a farmer to upload a scanned copy of invoices. Only in very exceptional cases will manual VAT58 forms submitted by post be accepted. The current VAT58 procedure is relatively slow with typical processing times of four to six weeks and it is hoped that the online facility will speed up this process.
La Fiesta celebrates DĂa de los Muertos
The Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, and by people of Mexican heritage around the world from October 31st to November 2nd. The multi-day holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey.
Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honouring the deceased using their favourite foods and beverages, and also visiting graves with these as gifts. The celebration can be traced back hundreds of years to an Aztec festival dedicated to the goddess Mictecacihuatl and before the Spanish invasion it was celebrated at the start of the Summer. Over time it has become linked with Halloween and the holiday has spread throughout the world. La Fiesta on the Diamond Donegal’s first authentic Mexican Restaurant - celebrated DĂa de los Muertos last Friday with a special menu and Martin and Felipe Hernandez and family created an altar to their grandfather.
Barnesmore, Leghowney, Townawilly Community Alert The Community Alert Group in the Barnesmore, Leghowney & Townawilly area was formed after a meeting in July 2013. The committee members selected were: Chairperson: Jim Canavan; Secretary: Brigid Boyle; Treasurer: Rory Kennedy; P.R.O: Gerry Drury.
What is Community Alert?
Community Alert is a safety programme for rural areas with an emphasis on those who find themselves more vulnerable in the community. It operates as a partnership between the community, An Garda Síochána and Muintir na Tíre. It works on the principle of shared responsibility for crime prevention and reduction. TEXT ALERT: In January 2014 the first Text Alert network was launched. There is no quicker way of making people aware of threats or potential threats in an area, and we still appeal to everyone to continue to be vigilant and report anything suspicious, or anyone that they consider to be acting suspiciously. If someone calling to your door offering some service or other leaves you with a feeling that something about them or the service they were offering “wasn’t quite right” then call it in through your text alert number. The information will be checked out and if there is any reason for concern, a text alert will be issued. Remember: your action might prevent someone else, particularly a vulnerable person, from becoming a victim of crime. The scheme is always open to new members, just contact us on 087 9830099 and we will organise your membership. ROAD SIGNAGE: In 2014 signs were kindly sponsored by the Leghowney Drama Group and quickly became part of the scenery on our local roads. Their purpose was, and is, to act as a deterrent to those coming into the area looking for easy pickings. Criminals are less likely to target an area where they know people are vigilant and have a system to report suspicious activity. We have recently erected more signs as well as refurbishing some signs which had started to fade over time. PERSONAL ALARMS: The Community Alert group also assists people with the application for and supply of personal fob alarms, fall alarms and a variety of other home assistance request equipment. There are grants and subventions for these items. SECURITY CAMERAS: Since forming, the Community Alert Group have, with the kind assistance of North West Alarms, been able to organise the installation of CCTV security cameras at the local community centres as well as at St. Francis N.S. These serve to protect these valuable community facilities, and deter anyone intending to interfere with or damage them in any way.
Back Row: Det. Sgt. Jim Fox, Sgt Tony Cornyn, Insp. Denis Joyce, Garda Paul Leape, Community Liasion. Front Row: Rory Kennedy, Gerry Drury & Bridget Boyle (Barnesmore Leghowney Townawilly Community Alert Committee) Vanessa Clarke, Muintir na Tire Regional CoOrdinator, Jim Canavan, Chairman Barnesmore Leghowney Townawilly Community Alert
Dominic Mc Nulty, Roads Dept Donegal Co. Council, together with Jim Canavan, Barnesmore Leghowney Townawilly Community Alert Chairman, receive the signs from James Cassidy on behalf of Leghowney Drama Group.
FARM SECURITY: 2017 saw a new initiative. With the very kind and generous assistance of McGinty Tractors highly successful open day, Barnesmore Leghowney Townawilly Community Alert organised a stand based around the concept of security on the farm. Supported by An Garda Siochana's Community Liasion Officer Garda Paul Leape, the Community Alert group were able to secure the services of the Crime Prevention Officer Sergeant Paul Wallace, who advised farmers on the best ways to reduce the risk of theft from yards, sheds and homes. Guidance was offered on the selection of the most effective door & window locks as well as padlocks and other security devices, Of particular interest to visitors to the stand was the “Theft Stop” system which is operated in conjunction with the IFA. This system provides farmers with everything required to mark farm vehicles and equipment both overtly and covertly with a unique code which means the equipment can be traced in the event of theft and acts as a major deterrent to would-be thieves who are looking for items which are easy to steal and can be disposed of with the minimum of effort. The system which was developed by Sgt. Wallace has now been adopted nationwide with the endorsement of the IFA.
Jim Canavan, Community Alert Chairperson, Garda Paul Leape Community Liasion Officer, and Rory Kennedy, Community Alert Treasurer, at McGinty Tractors Open Day 2017.
NOVEMBER 2018: Barnesmore, Leghowney, Townawilly Community Alert have organised an
INFORMATION EVENING
at 8:00 p.m. on Wed 14th November in Leghowney Hall. Speakers on the night will cover:• Avoiding Fraud & Financial Scams, • Home Security, • Fire Safety, • Road Safety, • The recently established Men's Shed. Information will also be available on:• Counselling services, • Family supports, • Home improvement grants, • Courses, the Good Morning service and others. Admission is free. All are welcome and we would very much appreciate your support. None of the achievements listed above would be possible without the continuing support of our local community who never let us down, and we are deeply grateful for, and appreciative of, that support. We hope to continue to serve and help to protect our community into the future.
WHAT’S ON…
DONEGAL TOWN
Hollie Roper is hosting a coffee morning in her home in Clogher on November 11th, from 11am until 1pm. It is a fundraiser for the Elephant Conservation Centre in Laos, where she will be working next June for wildlife veterinary experience. The KIDS KLUB has started again in the Presbyterian Church Hall every Monday evening from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. For all national school children - Bible stories, singing, quizzes, games and lots of fun. The DONEGAL BRIDGE CLUB has resumed in the Abbey Hotel on Thursdays at 7.30pm. New members welcome. Last week’s winners were: 1. Paddy and Alice Carr. 2. Peter Mullin and Michael Fox. 3. Aidan O’Connell and Mary Monaghan. The H.S.E. RETIRED GROUP are going to The Park House Hotel in Galway for 2 nights B&B and dinner on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th November. If interested in going ring Maura on 086 887 5787 or 074 97 23103 before 14th November. BOWLS has reopened every Friday evening in the Presbyterian hall from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. Donegal Parkinson’s Support Group are holding a FUNDRAISING TABLE QUIZ in Dom’s Pier 1, Donegal Town, on Friday 9th November 2018 at 9.30pm. Come along for a good night’s fun and support this very worthy cause.
Donegal ETB is now offering a course IC3 Digital Literacy Certification Fridays from 10am - 2pm Course is due to run from the 9th November until the 31st May 2019 at Ard Scoil na gCeithre Máistir, Tirchonaill St., Donegal Town. Limited places only. Contact Siobhan Coughlan Tel: 074 9725520 Email: siobhancoughlan@donegaletb.ie LAGHEY, BALLINTRA & DRUMHOME Laghey BOWLING CLUB invites new members to join. They get together on Monday nights from 8pm to 10pm in Laghey Parish Hall. Lessons in OLD TIME DANCING AND JIVING are back in the Country Inn, Ballinakillew until December, every Thursday night from 8pm – 10pm led by Michael Gallagher. Admission is €5. Laghey Blast Festival Committee are currently looking for people to get involved in next year’s village festival which will be the 10th anniversary celebration of the Laghey Blast Festival.
BALLINTRA SOCIAL - Annual Social will be held in the Methodist Hall in Ballintra on Friday 9th November, from 9pm - 12.00. Music by Out & About (Country Traditions). Supper will be served, and your support would be greatly appreciated.
BLUESTACK CENTRE & HOSTEL, DRIMARONE BOWLS every Tuesday night at 8pm. All welcome
PETTIGO
BINGO every Wednesday night at 8.30pm. Check our Facebook page for updates on the prizes facebook.com/bluestackcentre.drimarone
OLD TIME AND SOCIAL DANCING in the Termon Complex on Sundays 18th November and 16th December at 5.30pm. Light refreshments and bar facilities available.
CAR WASH & VALETING now available every Friday at the Bluestack Centre & Hostel. To book your car please contact 074 9735564. BRUCKLESS & KILLAGHTEE
The Templecarne parish ANNUAL VARIETY CONCERT will be held on Thursday 8th November in the Methodist Hall at 8pm.
CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING on Saturday 10th November in Killaghtee Hall from 10am - 2pm. All proceeds going to the Good and New Cancer Bus and Killybegs Hospital.
A CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE will be held on Sunday 2nd December in Ederney Parish Centre to raise funds for local needs. The organisers would be very grateful for donations of craft items and baked goods. The Forge Family Resource Centre ANNUAL COFFEE MORNING will be held on Friday 7th December in the Methodist Hall from 11am to 2pm. All proceeds in aid of Counselling Services. 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. ALLSORTS COMMUNITY SINGING GROUP meet every Monday at 8pm in Pettigo Resource Centre, new members are welcome. Pettigo and Tullyhommon MEN’S GROUP meet every Thursday at 8pm in Pettigo Methodist Hall, new members are always welcome. A CARERS SUPPORT GROUP will meet for respite activities on the last Wednesday of each month from 8pm in The Forge Family Resource Centre. All carers are welcome. There will be a Link Up PARENT / CARER AND TODDLER GROUP every Thursday in The Methodist Hall, High Street, from 10am - 12 noon. €2 per week. For more information contact Sandra on 071 98 61924. ROSSNOWLAGH The Rossnowlagh branch of Cairde Rince na hEireann are holding CEILI CLASSES in the Friary Hall Rossnowlagh on Thursday nights at 8.30pm, beginners welcome. Contact 087 6749011. 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.
Community Employment Project We have a vacancy on our project in the Mountcharles area for a general maintenance/caretaker position. If you are currently unemployed and interested in this position, please contact 087 7694024.
ARDARA The MATCHMAKING FESTIVAL are holding a 5k Run / Walk on Saturday 10th November at 12noon starting from the GAA Clubhouse. Registration at the Clubhouse from 11am. €10 per adult, juniors €5 and €20 per family. St. Conal’s Parish Church are holding their ANNUAL DINNER DANCE on Friday 16th November in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel (meal served at 8.30pm) with music by Sean McMonagle. Tickets €25. This year’s CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR takes place in The Nesbitt Arms Hotel on Saturday 24th November from 11am to 6pm. There will be over 30 stalls. Contact Clare Molloy on 087 2842012 for more information on booking a stall. KILLYBEGS KILLYBEGS BRIDGE CLUB Results for last week: 1. Paddy and Alice Carr. 2. Margaret Keeney and Kathleen Cunningham. 3. Margaret Buckley and Kathleen Fox. Fundraising Events for Foresters Hall: A COUNTRY AND WESTERN NIGHT will be held on Thursday 8th November from 9pm to 11.30pm. Admission €10. Music by Tir Connaill Country. There will be a CEILI MOR on December 2nd. Admission €10. Music by Duntally Ceili Band. As our hall is needing a new roof we would appreciate as much support as possible. There will be a QUIZ NIGHT on Friday 9th November at 9pm, teams of 4. The KILLYBEGS COASTGUARD are now recruiting new volunteers to join their team, please email killybegscoastguard@hotmail.com JACK RAMSEY’S 8th ANNUAL MINI BREAK FOR 2019 A luxury coach leaving Donegal Town on Monday 20th May, 2019 travelling to the fabulous Carrickdale Hotel and Spa in Co. Louth, returning on Thursday 23rd May, 2019. Day One - Visit historic Stormont Castle plus shopping in Belfast City Centre. Day Two - Guide Tour of Hillsborough Castle. Entertainment and dancing nightly. Contact 087 2207773 or 074 9721976
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St. John Bosco Club News & What’s On
St. John Bosco Centre
THE DIAMOND, DONEGAL TOWN TEL: 0749721168
ST. JOHN BOSCO CLUB BINGO
Thursday night is Bingo Night here at the St John Bosco - this week’s Jackpot is standing at €1,400.00 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 for Full House. So for a great night’s fun come along and join us at 9pm. Tea/Coffee served. All Proceeds from this week’s Bingo are being donated to the Church of Ireland Spire Fund. All welcome. 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 just a few minutes’ walking distance from the centre of Donegal Town. For more information please call into the office or phone Shauna on 087 3581568.
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Thursday 8th November Starts 9pm Books €10
This week’s jackpot:
€1,400 for 49 numbers
• Beautiful displays November 9th • Great gift ideas 9am-9pm • FREE RAFFLE with purchase • Mulled wine and Come along for home bakes served a great evening and in the evening bring a friend! DISCOUNT ON PURCHASES ON THE DAY
Children must be accompanied by an adult
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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. SOCIAL DANCING
Donegal Family Resource Centre have Social Dancing on Monday mornings from 11am – 1pm. Come along for a Jive or a Waltz. PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
Meets every Tuesday (with exception of school holidays) from 10.30am to 12.00pm. It’s a great opportunity for young children and their parents/carers to meet and encourage friendship, fun and play. SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE
Next Dance Saturday 10th November. 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. ST JOHN BOSCO CAR BOOT SALE
Next Car Boot Sunday 11th November. Held on the second Sunday of the month 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. ST JOHN BOSCO CENTRE OFFICE
Contact the office by email anytime to stjohnboscoclub@yahoo.ie
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CHRISTMAS GIFTS DEPARTMENT on
Friday 9th November
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PRO LIFE DONEGAL TALK The Way Forward for Ireland’s Pro-Life Movement on Thursday 15th Nov at 7:30pm in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny. Speakers: Anne Brolly of Cherish the Children Equally, Paddy Manning, Michael Dwyer. All welcome.
Community Alert Information Evening
Barnesmore, Leghowney, Townawilly Community
Alert
organised
Anam Cara Donegal, is holding a BEREAVEMENT INFORMATION EVENING on Tuesday 13th of November from 7-9pm in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town.
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Telephone 01 404 5378 or email p.gaffney@ anamcara.ie
Avoiding Fraud and Financial Scams;
Inver Rowing Club Next FUNDRAISING TABLE QUIZ takes place on Saturday 17th November starting at 9.30pm in the Rising Tide Bar, Inver. All welcome, prizes for the winners!
the recently established Men’s Shed.
TEA MORNING Drimarone Development Association will be holding a tea morning on Sunday 11th November at 10.30am in the Bluestack Centre. All money raised goes towards subsidising the Children’s Christmas Party, which will be held this year on Saturday 15th December 2018 from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. (Details to follow at a later date).
service and others.
Donegal Parkinson’s Support Group are holding a FUNDRAISING TABLE QUIZ in Dom’s Pier 1, Donegal Town, on Friday 9th November 2018 at 9.30pm. Come along for a good night’s fun and support this very worthy cause. Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland Donegal Branch ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DANCE in Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny, on Saturday 10th November, 10pm. Spot prizes, music by Country Sensations, €5. Irish Heart Foundation QUIZ NIGHT will take place in Mary Murrin’s Bar, Bruckless on Saturday 17th November starting at 9pm sharp. Table of four people €20 per table. Spot Prizes. Everyone welcome. For info telephone 087 1265544. CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING on Saturday 10th November in Killaghtee Hall from 10am - 2pm. All proceeds going to the Good and New Cancer Bus and Killybegs Hospital. HOME HELP CARERS urgently needed in Killybegs and Dunkineely. Please send your CV on teecarehomehelpservice@gmail.com or tel 071 9841891 for more info.
Information
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on Wednesday 14th November in Leghowney Hall. Speakers on the night will cover: Home Security; Fire Safety; Road Safety; Information will also be available on: Counselling Services, Family Ssupports, Home Courses, the Good Morning Admission is free. All are welcome and we would very much appreciate your support.
Recent Deaths
BREDA BURKE (nee McGRATH), Creevy, Ballyshannon. PAT JAMES BURKE, Main Street, Frosses. PATRICK GREENE, Old Golf Course Road, Donegal Town, (formerly of Ardsbeg, Gortahork.) CELINE McCOLGAN (nee McNEILL ), Old Road, Mountcharles. CONNIE HEGARTY, Crowkerragh, Kilcar. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.
Laghey Barr Mass Fr. James Anthony Boyle will offer Mass in St. Colmkille’s Chapel, Laghey Barr on Sunday 11th November at 10.30am.
LATIN MASS St. Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen Every Sunday at 10am (English Mass Sunday at 11.30am)
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Church Times
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) Methodist Church Ballintra: 10.30am Donegal: 12 noon Inver: 12 noon Dunkineely: 10.30am Ardara: 12 noon Church of Ireland Lough Eske: 9.30am Laghey: 10.45am Donegal Town: 12 noon Mountcharles: 9.15am HC Killaghtee: 10.45am Inver: 12 noon HC 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
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In November We Remember
In Memoriam First Anniversary
Acknowledgement
UNA GALLAGHER
SCOTT, RITA
DUNLEVY, MICHAEL
Clarlougheske, Donegal Town
1st Anniversary In loving memory of Una Gallagher Drumcliffe, Donegal Town Died 7th November 2017 We lost a Mother with a heart of gold, How much we miss her can never be told, She shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow her footsteps we will never go wrong Always remembered and sadly missed by your family Sean, Maureen, Pauline, Dermot, Anita, Aidan and Brian, sons and daughters in-law and grandchildren.
1st Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Killymard Saturday 10th November at 7p.m.
McCREA, JOE Bridgetown
The husband, daughter, son, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, brother, sister, nieces and nephews of the late Rita wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all those who expressed their sympathy on our recent sad bereavement. The family wish to express their gratitude to all those who attended the funeral, especially those who travelled long distances to be with us, those who sent cards, letters and messages of sympathy and donations in lieu of flowers to Christ’s Church, Lough Eske. Grateful appreciation to those who attended to Rita during her illness, the doctors and medical staff of Medical 4, Letterkenny University Hospital. Thanks also to Dr. Alfred Mannion and his staff at Grove Medical Practice and to Mr. Joe Britton and his staff at Britton’s Pharmacy who attended to Rita’s medical needs. Our grateful thanks to the Chaplain of Letterkenny University Hospital, The Rev Heather Houlton who visited Rita regularly when in hospital and also to Archdeacon David Huss who attended Rita diligently throughout her illness and who conducted her funeral service and burial. We wish to express our gratitude to Joy Montgomery, the organist and the choir for the marvellous music at Rita’s funeral. Thanks to the church wardens for their help, a special word of thanks to Sherrell Bell for the floral arrangements within the Church
14th Anniversary In fond memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away on 13th November 2004. Sad are the hearts that loved you Silent the tears that fall Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all Sadly missed by your wife Marion, son Billy, daughter Mary, son-in-law Jackie, grandchildren Gareth and Mark, daughter Muriel, son-in-law Ezra, grandchildren Victor Joe and Drew.
The family wish to thank the undertakers, George Irwin and Sons Ltd. for their professionalism throughout the funeral. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, our sincere thanks to everyone who assisted in any way. Your kindness is very much appreciated.
DEATH NOTICE
Pray for the repose of the soul of Lawrence Gallagher (Uncle Larry’s) who died suddenly in London on Monday 24th October. Brother of Philomena and Bernie Gallagher and the late Gerry Gallagher. May he rest in peace.
Treasured memories of a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and father-in-law, Michael Dunlevy, Selacis, who died on 29th November 2017 Quietly today your memory is kept No need for words We will never forget As minds go back, as they often do, We treasure the memories we have of you Our thoughts are just a simple prayer God bless and keep you in his care. Your loving family, sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren and wide circle of family and friends.
1st Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Holy Redeemer, Drimarone on Sunday 11th November at 9.30am.
BRENDAN O’KEENEY Tullid, Killybegs 15th November 2013
5th Anniversary You always had a smile to share A laugh, a joke and time to care Hard working, loving and true These are the memories we have of you Always loved and remembered by Katrina, Daniel and Chloe
Anniversary Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Killybegs on Saturday 10th November at 7pm. To us you were someone special Someone set apart Your memory will live forever Engraved within our hears Always remembered and sadly missed by Connie, Betty, Andrew, Andrea, Kian and Mia Carrabin
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Halloween Event At Donegal Golf Club Murvagh On Saturday the 27th October the members at Donegal Golf Club played in the Annual Halloween Scramble. It was a very cold day and the players suffered with cold hands for the first two holes. It was a shotgun start and the weather improved as the players reached the third hole of play. The golf was followed by a lovely meal in the club house. Captain Denis Kelly welcomed everyone and thanked the caterers and bar staff and he thanked all the members for attending. He congratulated the Ladies on their success this year, winning the Maire O’Donnell and bringing the trophy home to Murvagh. Lady Captain Mary Walsh said it was the final presentation night of 2018 and she thanked the sponsors and wished them well for 2019. She thanked Captain Denis
Kelly and President Diarmuid McGettigan, the catering and club staff, the committees and all the members for making her year so enjoyable. She was delighted that everyone was enjoying the Halloween event.
Back 9 Runners Up: Matt Gallagher, Maureen Childs and Hugh Giblin
Halloween Scramble 1st on front nine.
Halloween Scramble winners of the Back Nine Holes. Dennis Nolan, Anne Marie McCormick and Hugh Cassidy.
Halloween Scramble Runners on Front nine. Peter Brennan, Eileen O’Donnell and Norman Noble.
Halloween Scramble Runners on back nine. Matt Gallagher, Maureen Childs and Hugh Giblin
Prizes for September and October were presented to the following: Halloween Scramble: Front 9 winners: Liam Mundy, Karen Ward and Philip Hamilton Front 9 Runners up: Peter Brennan, Eileen O’Donnell and Norman Noble Back 9 winners: Dennis Nolan, Anne Marie McCormick and Hugh Cassidy
St Naul’s Notes NURSERY Nursery continues for children between 6 years and 8 years in Inver Community Centre at 10am on Saturday morning. All are welcome. LADIES Our Minor Ladies played valiantly against Milford on Saturday afternoon in the County Final. Unfortunately it was not our day but well done and congratulations to our great players, manager and coaches. Presentation night for our underage Ladies will take place in the clubhouse on Friday 9th at 7pm. UNDERAGE The minor Board Presentation night is on Friday night November 16th at 7pm in the clubhouse - all are welcome.
Naomh Ultan Notes
SENIORS Congratulations to our U21 Team who had a fantastic victory over Burt on Saturday in the County SemiFinal. We now play Milford in the final. Date and venue to be determined. Senior Board A.G.M. will take place on Thursday November 22nd at 8.30pm. Nomination forms are available in Sheerin’s Londis, Cassidy’s Inver, Village Shop Frosses, Community Centre Drimarone or Club Secretary.
There was no winner of the Lotto Jackpot.
Naomh Naille are hosting Scór na nÓg on Sunday November 11th at 3pm in Drimarone Community Centre. We wish Ann Marie Sheerin and her team and our young competitors every success.
The Club’s 25 Card Drive has resumed for the winter months and is held on Wednesday evenings, in Mary Murrins, from 9pm. New card players welcome.
Numbers Drawn were: 2, 6, 7, 23. Consolation prizes went to: Gerry Blaine, Darney; Patricia McGuire, Dunkineely; Margaret & Susie Conaghan, Killybegs. Jackpot next week: €3,960 Thank you for your support. Club members will be out and about selling National Draw tickets in the parish during the coming weeks. Proceeds from these tickets are an integral part of the club’s finances. The Senior Board AGM takes place on Saturday November 24th at 7.00pm in The Clubhouse.
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 9:00pm. Everybody’s welcome!
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The Bluestack Ramblers Walk on 11th November will be a Memorial Walk for Alan and Rodney Slane. This will be a three hour easy walk led by Betty Slane and various Ramblers.
Pictured above Conor McLaughlin from Inver who came 4th in the Gaeltacht Adventure Race 2018 sport race (34km of Running, Cycling and Mountain running) which took place in Donegal on Sunday 28th of October 2018. Conor is a member of 24/7 Letterkenny Triathlon Club and Donegal Bay Cycling Club.
Contact: 0044 779 6552847. Meet at 10.30am at Maloney’s Service Station, Killybegs Road Ardara. Followed by cup of tea in the Point.
Donegal Town F.C. Notes
Sunday Team - After a free weekend last weekend the Sunday Team return to action this week when they travel to Rathmullan Celtic in the league. Kick off at the Flagpole Field is at 2pm.
Saturday Team - A blistering start from the boys in this encounter was the winning of the game, as the Town found themselves three goals to the good after twenty five minutes. Gary Ward’s wonderful long range effort opened the scoring in the first minute, as he reacted quickest to a breaking ball to fire home from outside the The Donegal U12 team with coach Raymond Jordan. area. It was two shortly after when Donegal veteran David ‘Ted’ Bustard once more immediately after half time when a long ball caused finished well inside the area from a corner. The third goal followed trouble in the Town defence. Keadue then took the lead before ten minutes later when James Kerrigan jinked his way through the Joe Leape finished off a great move involving Kyle Campbell and Glenea defence to slot home for a third. Donegal continued to pile Richard O’Rourke, to pull the Town level once more. Keadue then on the pressure with the aid of a strong breeze but couldn’t add to the scored twice more to lead 5-3 but a late goal from Alex McCalmont scoring. Glenea enjoyed large periods of possession in the second to leave the deficit at just the single goal may prove to be crucial. half but were restricted to long range efforts. They did pull one back McCalmont’s goal was the highlight of the game as he controlled Joe with five minutes on the clock when Sean McCafferty slotted home Campbell’s long ball and finished well past the advancing ’keeper. from the spot. Next up is league action again this weekend with Donegal will more than likely have to win the next tie by two clear Dunlewey Celtic the visitors to the Hospital Field. Kick off is the goals, so it’s a tough task ahead but one they can certainly overcome usual time of 2pm. if they can repeat the effort and attitude from this game. The second U16 - The U16s will have a tough task ahead next weekend when leg takes place this Saturday in Keadue at 11am. they travel to play Keadue Rovers in their Champions League semiU12 - The Under 12’s had a tough battle versus Eany Celtic in the final 2nd leg. Keadue edged out a nine goal thriller at the Hospital final of the U12 Cup. Eany were the victors on the day winning out Field on Saturday morning. Donegal hit the front when Joe Leape by two goals to nil. A great effort from both teams at this age group tapped in after great work from Alex McCalmont and Darragh Geary. all season and special thanks goes to all coaches and parents for a McCalmont put the Town back in front after Keadue equalised, his great season. effort slipping past the ’keeper at the front post. Keadue were level
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Eany Celtic-winners of the South Donegal Schoolboys U12 Cup.
Eany U12’S Win South Donegal Schoolboys’ Cup SOUTH DONEGAL SCHOOLBOYS’ U12 CUP FINAL Venue - Copany Park Eany Celtic 2 - Donegal Town 0 Eany Celtic ran out worthy winners in last weekend’s South Donegal Schoolboys’ U12 cup final at Copany park. Eany began the tie on the front foot with early chances falling to Roisin Lynch and Danny Brown but Donegal Town keeper Evan Higgins was equal to anything that was thrown at him. Eany’s pressure eventually paid dividends after an excellent Tommy Friel corner midway
through the first half caused chaos in the Donegal box and James Boyd stepped up to bury the ball in the back of the net. Half time saw Eany go in with their 1-0 lead intact. The second half saw a resurgent Donegal put the Eany defence under a period of sustained pressure with Sean Meehan delivering some good ball into the box but McInern, Kelly, Boyd and Friel remained resolute under the watchful eye of a confident Peadar Shallow in goal. The defining moment of the game came in the 50th minute after a Donegal attack broke down and Darragh Burke countered from midfield. Burke’s pinpoint pass found Matthew Byrne and Byrne made no mistake with a cool finish to the
Eany Celtic supporters Odhran Friel and Charlie McInern holding the South Donegal Schoolboys’ U12 Cup. bottom corner. There were further chances for both sides but neither managed to convert and what was a very competitive and entertaining final finished up 2-0 to Eany. Thanks to the officials on the day, John McGlanaghy, Seamus McGroary and David Keaney who as always did a top class job and to Copany Rovers for the use of their excellent facility. South Donegal Schoolboys’ chairman and underage football stalwart Denis McDaid congratulated the winners on their success and thanked the losing side for their part in what was a fantastic contest before presenting Eany captain Nathan McInern with the cup.
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Four Masters Notes Club Lotto There was no winner of the lotto jackpot €7,900 in week 17 of the 2018/19 season draw held in the Abbey Hotel on Monday 5th November. The €50 winners in the lucky dip were Joe O’Grady, Edrim Glebe; and McGroarty & Britton, Ardeskin. The numbers drawn were 3, 11, 12 & 23. Congratulation to all winners. The next draw takes place on Monday 12th November.
our participants well and hope they have an enjoyable afternoon. Please show your support by coming along. Scor Sinsear will take place in Feburary and any group or individual who would like to participate please contact Ann on 0876215513.
CAMOGIE Well done to U13s who completed their short season a couple of weeks ago with a final all county blitz in Convoy. Reminder - all camogie and hurling is now taking a break for the winter.
Four Masters U13 Camogie team.
Renew Subscriptions: the club would ask all persons that are members of our lotto to pay annual subscription to sellers or to treasurer Paul Timoney 087 2791305. New members are welcome with quarterly and half yearly subscriptions. Club Notes Scor na nÓg will take place in Drimarone on Sunday 11th November at 3pm. The club has the following entries: solo singer, ballad group, recitation, drama group and quiz. We would like to wish all
Donegal Bay Cycling Club Notes The DBCC AGM will take place on Friday 23rd November at 8pm in the Bosco Centre, Donegal Town.
Donegal Town Basketball Club
Our U10s had a fantastic day in the Mercy gym last Sunday in what was a great days basketball hosted by Sligo All Stars. Fantastic to get an invite to one of our neighbours for a blitz. All three teams performed very well with 2 out of the 3 narrowly missing out on a place in the finals. With each team getting at least six matches, it was a fantastic start for our youngest teams to the basketball season and their basketball journeys. Thanks again to All Stars and to all the parents who made the effort to take their kids up to Sligo. We hope to have our own Blitz in Donegal Town soon and if any clubs are interested in u10 games and blitzes please let us know. Kevin Sinclair
SUNDAY SPIN ROTA Red/ Blue/ Green Group Leaders: 11th Nov Donegal Town - Kieran Meehan/ Kevin McGlynn/ Sean McGrory 18th Nov Donegal Town - Tom Dunleavy/ Greg McHugh/ Eamonn McGill 25th Nov Ballyshannon - Eugene Murray/ Josie Boyle/ Terry McIntyre 2nd Dec Donegal Town - Tommy Doherty/ Alfie Mannion/ Paul McGroary 9th Dec Donegal Town - Kieran Meehan/ Kevin McGlynn/ Sean McGrory 16th Dec Donegal Town - Tom Dunleavy/ Greg McHugh/ Eamonn McGill 23rd Dec Donegal Town - Eugene Murray/ Jonathan McCann/ Ed Wiazewicz Can all group leaders please post routes on FB during the preceding week. If you cannot be present on your scheduled day please ensure that you make arrangements with another leader to take your place. Red Routes should be about 80-100km, Blue 60-80km and Green 40-60km.
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