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Approval given for works at Abbey Vocational School
Pat the Cope Gallagher has informed The Eye that approval has been granted for the design and construction of a General Purpose / Dining Area for the Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town. The approval for the 390 sq m development comes following extensive lobbying of the Department over the past number of years. The school has also been granted planning permission approval for two temporary classrooms, while applications are being prepared for 6 permanent classrooms and a new ASD unit at the School. The AVS is currently experiencing a massive growth in student enrolment and earlier this year temporary accommodation had to be approved for the school in order
to cater for the 180 new enrolments in this current academic year alone. “The approval granted will assist the school in providing additional common space within the school and that is to be welcomed, as the school is currently under pressure for space with the very large school enrolment”, said Pat the Cope. Pat the Cope also said he will continue to maintain pressure on the Department of Education to approve the major capital works the school urgently needs. “I wish to compliment the school management, staff and the ETB for their ongoing commitment to the school and the excellent work they do on behalf of the school,” concluded Pat the Cope.
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Forget-me-Not Christmas Event
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Donegal’s version of the Late Late Toy Show comes to town! For those who cannot attend the RTE studios in Donnybrook for the Late Late Toy Show, Elaine McInaw at the Abbey Hotel has organised Donegal Town’s own Toy Show in the hotel on Sunday 25th November. Applications are invited from children between the ages of 4 and 10 years who would like to take part in demonstrating toys, reviewing books, or entertaining the audience in song or dance. The closing date for these applications is Friday 16th November. It’s proving to be a very popular event as within twenty four hours of it being announced sixty applications were received. Talking to The Eye, Marketing Manager Elaine remarked on how popular this show proved last year when it was held in the Central and due to its popularity she is hosting it again this year in the Abbey Hotel. “This is an opportunity for children to see
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and decide what they want from Santa for Christmas and is just in time for them to write their letters and post them to Santa the following Sunday at the Little Taste of Christmas event here in the Abbey.
“We have two local shops in town linking up with our show, the Four Masters Book Shop are supplying the books for review and Proper Price Toymaster Toy Shop over at Drumrooske Business Park are providing the toys; our aim is to encourage shopping locally,” Elaine said. Doors open at 2pm on the Sunday with the show commencing at 3pm, it’s free for children and only €10 for adults. An afternoon of fun and excitement - not to be missed.
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RINKA wins another award
Eddie and Bryan Gorman. Photo: Margaret Gallagher
Eddie and Bryan open KB Fitness Sarah Gillespie (pictured) picked up an award for RINKA for the ‘Best After School Activity Provider’ at the Family First NI Winter Awards, held recently at the Sligo Park Hotel. RINKA provides fun-filled fitness classes for children aged 3-12 years and focuses on developing the fundamentals of fitness in a positive and non-competitive environment. Sarah, who started RINKA in Donegal Town in 2015, and now there are 24 branches nationwide and she says she couldn’t be prouder of her team of instructors. ‘This award is definitely a team win. My instructors are fabulous at their job and are having a positive influence on the lives of the kids they teach on a daily basis’, she said. You can find out more at www.rinka.ie
Eddie and Bryan Gorman of DT Fitness have just announced that they are opening a private gym for personal training in Killybegs called KB Fitness (Killybegs Fitness).
Due to popular demand the brothers have decided to expand their business into the harbour town and will open the new gym on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The new state of the art gym is situated on Quay Street which has ample car parking and the personal training and classes will be run by Eddie Gorman while his brother Bryan continues to man DT Fitness in Donegal Town. Eddie and Bryan who hail from Drumrooske have over thirty years’ experience between them in health and
fitness and their business has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2009. The brothers told The Eye they started offering fitness training out in a shed at Drumbar. Four years later in June 2013 they moved into the Business Park in town and opened their present gym. “With health and fitness very much to the fore with young and old our business has grown over the years. We have a lot of people travelling from Killybegs to DT Fitness in Donegal and after some consideration we decided to expand and cater for the people of that area”, Eddie said. Bryan and Eddie encourage people to check out their Facebook page and keep up to date with DT Fitness and KB Fitness.
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how to look after the teeth using good cleaning techniques and being knowledgeable about diet and especially about the sugar content are very important in maintaining the health of teeth and gums. Over the next few weeks, we would like to give you a little information to help you look after your children’s teeth.
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Congratulations
Congratulations to Shane Patton and Michelle Perry who were married in Rossnowlagh on Saturday 10th November with reception afterwards in the Mill Park Hotel.
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Bank Walk Update
Continuing on from the recent news in relation to enhancing The Bank Walk with funding secured by Donegal Town Community Chamber and Donegal Town Tidy Towns Committees from The Waters & Communities Office of Donegal County Council, another successful meeting was held with Jimmy McVeigh, Donegal Community Water Officer, in relation to bringing and sustaining wildlife and the erection of Marine and Bio Diversity signage on the Bank Walk. Over the last few days we received delivery of nesting boxes, squirrel feeders, butterfly and bee habitats, insect towers, bird feeders and bat roosting boxes. Mary McGettigan said, “We will be erecting these over the Winter and Spring seasons and look forward to working with Jimmy on the interpretive signage over the coming weeks which I’m sure will enhance this very popular riverside area for locals and visitors alike.”
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Calls for compensation for late payments of Illness Benefit
Chandpur Restaurant ‘Best Indian in Ireland’
Congratulations to Chandpur Indian Restaurant, Donegal Town, who scooped the award for the ‘Best Indian in Ireland’ for the second year in a row at the prestigious Food Awards Ireland ceremony in Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport last Tuesday evening. Not only that but they also won Restaurant of the Year (Borders) at the event. Proprietors Susan and Rana Miah told the Eye “We are so proud to bring these awards home to Donegal Town. To make it even more special it was our wedding anniversary”.
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Thomas Pringle TD called on the Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty to provide compensation for recipients who were out of pocket as a direct result of the delays in processing Illness Benefit saying “many have been financially compromised as a result”. Delays have been experienced in the past two months affecting up to 50,000 people across the country apparently caused by the Department’s move to a new IT system for real-time processing of the weekly payment. Speaking to the Minister in the Dáil, Deputy Pringle said, “despite your commitment to resolve these delays I’m still being contacted by constituents in Donegal who have yet to receive their payments. Some are being asked by your Department to prove they have not in fact been paid by presenting bank statements. This is completely unjustified. The burden should not be placed on the recipient.” Deputy Pringle also said, “I am calling on the Minister to compensate those who have been financially compromised as a direct result of the Department’s failings. No one was told a change was taking place and as a result overdraft fees have been charged and credit ratings have been compromised through no fault of the recipients. In any other sector these people would be compensated. We should expect the same here. “The Minister said the problems have been resolved but has failed to comment on the issue of compensation. I am calling on anyone who has not yet received their payment or who is out of pocket as a result of a delayed payment to get in touch with my office and I will be able to directly contact the Minister’s office on any individual case as a matter of priority”.
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WWI Remembrance Book Launched Last Sunday, on the 100th anniversary of the ending of the First World War, a new book was launched telling the stories of 13 men from the local area who died in the war. The men were from the Church of Ireland parishes of Donegal, Killymard, Lough
Eske and Laghey and through painstaking historical research their stories have been brought together in one volume for the first time, in the book ‘We Remember Them.’ Archdeacon David Huss, Rector of the Donegal Group of Parishes, spoke about the
Archdeacon David Huss, William Goodwin, David Perry and Louise Bustard.
book on Sunday, as it was launched as part of the services commemorating 100 years since the armistice. He commented that, “This book is a way of keeping alive the memories of these people, whose names are on our memorial plaques but whose lives, 100 years later, are almost unknown.” The book is full of fascinating insights into the lives of these men who, as Archdeacon Huss put it, “were ordinary people in an extraordinary time.” The book is illustrated with photographs throughout. Archdeacon Huss paid tribute to the book’s author, Louise Bustard, and to all who helped with research, notably William Goodwin and David Perry. Copies of ‘We Remember Them’ are available for €5 from the Mustard Seed, New Row, or by contacting David Huss, the Rectory, Donegal Town, 074 9721075.
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Take a walk on the wild side! The benefits of animal walks for children’s health It is no secret that for children to benefit or learn from an activity, they must perceive it as fun and enjoyable. In fact, are we, as adults, really any different?! So, when it comes to encouraging children to be active and to exercise daily, we must approach it in a fun and inspiring way. As the evenings close in around us, it can be increasingly difficult to get children outside and so burning off that excess energy takes a little more effort. Animal walks are something you can challenge your child to do in the smallest of spaces! (And I challenge you to do them too!) Here are a few of the benefits that animal walks have to offer: Develop balancing and co-ordination skills; Develop core strength; Improve muscle strength; Develop gross motor skills; Encourage the use of imagination and creative play; Help regulate sensory needs Animal walks can be made even more enjoyable by adding in animal sounds, moving in different directions like real animals do and by racing each other up and down the hall! Here are a few simple animal walks to get you started at home:
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Bear Walk: start in a standing position, then bend over and put both their hands on the floor. Then, they walk forward with the same leg and arm; in other words, move the right arm and leg forward, and then then left leg and arm, and then repeat. Donkey Kicks: Starting in a standing position, have children lean over and put both hands and both feet on the floor. Make sure the area around them is clear. Then, have them jump with their legs and kick out behind them, leaving their hands down. Kangaroo Jumps: start in a standing position with both feet together. Then, have them squat down, and then jump as high as they can using only their feet – no hands. Snake Slither: ie on their bellies and put their hands at their sides. Wiggling their hips and shoulders side to side, they try to move forward across the floor, without using their hands. For more info on fun active classes for kids visit www.rinka.ie Sarah Gillespie www.rinka.ie 087 750 9230
“Grace After Henry” by Eithne Shortall Grace must be hallucinating. She sees her beloved Henry everywhere… on the streets of Dublin, in the supermarket, even at the graveyard where she buried him months ago. But when a stranger arrives to fix a problem in her home who bears an unbelievable resemblance to Henry, she thinks maybe she really is experiencing a resurgence of the afterlife. Soon it becomes obvious that this stranger isn’t Henry at all, yet Grace is drawn to this man as old feelings begin to stir about the life she once had. And so she begins a relationship with this look-a-like of Henry, but is it all a game of pretend? This tender story of love, regrets, fond memories, secrets, and second chances will resonate with many who dare to entertain the notion of starting over, even during the bleakest moments. It examines grief in all its stages with a touch of humour amidst the sorrow and pain.
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Busy Science Week ahead ... #ScienceWeek This week is Science Week and libraries across Donegal are hosting events to celebrate science and to test our scientific skills. Science Week is taking place from 11th to 18th November and promises to be a very busy week for libraries in Donegal, with Lego Competitions in Buncrana, Carndonagh, Bundoran, Na Rossa and Donegal Town libraries as well as Dr. Trish Murphy Workshops in Gaoth Dobhair, Na Rossa, Carndonagh, and Raphoe libraries. Living Science and Biodiversity workshops will take place in Ballyshannon, Letterkenny, Donegal Town and Twin Towns libraries, and there will be a Family Science event with Abbott Ireland Ltd in Bundoran. This year Donegal libraries will also host Healthy Ireland events which include Mini Me Yoga sessions in the three Inishowen libraries and workshops with Paula Mee who is the consultant dietician on TV3’s Doctor in the House and was the dietician on the RTÉ’s Health Squad.
Kevin McCaul, Executive Librarian with Donegal County Council, says “we are delighted that Healthy Ireland is involved in Science Week this year and this is all about bringing the fascinating world of science to schools, home educators and families in Donegal. Our libraries offer a wide range of science based e-magazines online to library members including New Scientist, Popular Science, Science Illustrated and Astronomy to name but a few”. Science Week is part of Science Foundation Ireland’s work to promote and celebrate the fascinating world of science. The aim is to encourage school children to engage with science in a fun and interactive way and promote awareness and understanding of the importance and relevance of STEM to everyday life. To find out more about what’s on during Science Week visit www.sfi.ie/engagement/ science-week/ and www.donegallibrary.ie/ whatson/ or follow Donegal County Library on Facebook or Twitter.
Christmas Coffee Morning in Killaghtee Hall
Above: The hardworking volunteers - Shirley, Siobhan, Maureen and Gillian. The coffee morning was in aid of the ‘Good and New’ Cancer Bus and Killybegs Community Hospital. Photos: Richard Cave
Stewart Graham, Lisa Cunningham, Katie Boyd, Tara Cunningham and Rory Cunningham.
The lovely selection of goodies on offer
Daphne and Mervyn Rutherford with their daughter Lorraine Nesbitt and grandchildren Ryan, Chloe and Megan.
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Joseph Corrigan and Cara Holland organise the prize raffle.
Marion Murrin and Vera McCafferty came down from Lough Mult.
Sandra Down and James South.
Ciara, Clodagh, Brenda and Margaret Byrne.
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Winter Warmer Chefs Seasonal Soup of the Day Castle Seafood Chowder, Homemade Wheaten Toonsbridge Goats Cheese, Honey Glazed Pears, Crispy Black Pudding Fresh Donegal Mussel Gratin, Garlic & Roasted Tomato, Parmesan Crust Crispy Prawns & Crab Spring Roll, Spicy Garlic & Coriander Dip Mozzarella, Vine Tomato & Basil Pesto Drops, Toasted Sourdough.
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DANCING THE CHARLESTON Their chosen charity is Cancer Care West
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Penneys to reopen for Christmas Penneys, known as Primark in the North, hopes to reopen its Belfast Store on the 8th December. The store will open in an extension built in Commonwealth House, behind the landmark “Bank Buildings” which were destroyed in a fire in August. The clothing group has also revealed it will open a new shop in Fountain House in the spring of 2019. Fountain House on Donegall Place currently houses New Look.
Four-in-a-row for County Council Donegal County Council has, for the fourth year in a row, received an Excellence in Business Award from the Public Sector Magazine for its work on road safety. The award acknowledges the good work being done by Donegal County Council in Road Safety in 2018 especially with the safer cycling initiative to promote cycling safety. The annual Excellence in Business Awards recognises companies and organisations that have demonstrated ‘outstanding service, continuity, track record and general excellence in business to the Public Sector, Irish companies and to the people of Ireland’.
Abbott launches Internship Abbott has announced a new student internship programme at its plant in Donegal Town. The Abbot Science and Engineering Internship is being run in partnership with DIT and IT Sligo and is open to second and third year students studying those disciplines. The programme will begin in February 2019 and will run for six to twelve months. The Interns will be paid and will work full time at Abbott’s plant in Donegal Town. Students can send enquiries to Aoife.finan@abbott.com
Mains
Succulent 8oz Irish Ribeye Steak, Portobello Mushroom, Grilled Tomato, Pepper Sauce Turkey Ballantine, Cranberry, Apricot & Sage Stuffing, Red Currant Jus Hunters Irish Chicken Supreme, Mustard Mash, Button Mushrooms, Pancetta Baked Whole Sea Bream, Lemon & White Wine Sauce Pan Fried Cod Cheeks, Toasted Almonds, Asparagus Gratin All main courses are accompanied by Seasonal Vegetables & Potatoes.
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Pension Restitution
Many pensioners could be about to get €30 per week added to their old‑age pension after a review of how their stamps are calculated. This comes after campaigns to revert a controversial 2012 change to the State pension which left thousands of pensioners, mainly women, out of pocket. It was revealed last week that the Department of Social Protection has started the process of writing to an estimated 80,000 pensioners explaining how the new way of working out their entitlements to the State pension will work. Depending on a number of factors, increases of up to €30 a week will be paid. The new method of assessment - known as a total contributions approach - will benefit pensioners, mainly women, who took time out from the labour market during the 1970s and 1980s to raise their children. The new assessment method gives credit for time spent in parenting or caring duties. Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty announced that she has included enabling legislation for the new total contributions approach for assessing pension entitlements in the Social Welfare Bill, which was approved by the government last week. Her statement said that the change will “hasten the changes for anyone who reached pension age on or after September 1st, 2012 and were awarded less than maximum rate, on post-Budget 2012 rate bands”. Personal pension entitlement rates will not be reduced as a result of this review, Ms Doherty said. Anyone moved to a higher pension rate will have their payment backdated to March 2018. The department said that if the new calculation method disadvantages a pensioner, they can continue to receive their current payment.
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LEGHOWNEY NEWS BARNESMORE LEGHOWNEY TOWNAWILLY COMMUNITY ALERT Information Evening on Wednesday 14th November at 8pm in Leghowney Hall. Personal safety, property security will be discussed among other topics. Guest speakers on the night. All welcome. LEGHOWNEY CHRISTMAS MARKET Leghowney Christmas Market is just around the corner in Leghowney Hall on Saturday 24th November 10am to 2pm. Lots of wonderful crafts and gifts, home bakes, orders taken for Christmas bakes and meats, jewellery, Christmas cards, decorations, plants, preserves, fuel, printed T-shirts, sweet treats and much more. We have more crafters joining us than
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ever before, so much so we are adding a marquee for our extensive range of crafts and gifts. Our Market kitchen will be open as per usual for breakfast. We are delighted Tìr Chonaill Youth Choir will perform for us at around 11.45am and Santa Claus has promised he will try and fit a visit in to the Market on his busy schedule following the choir. It’s going to be a great festive event so drop along to Leghowney Market Christmas Fair on Saturday 24th November 10am -2pm. WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to a gorgeous couple Shane Patton and Michelle Perry who were married last Saturday 10th November, with wedding in Rossnowlagh followed by reception in the Millpark Hotel. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness.
Leghowney Drama Group in New Jersey Pat Ward addresses the packed hall at the end of their second presentation of ‘Wake in the West’ on Sunday 28th October. The two performances raised in excess of $23,000. The money will be used to bring Special Needs children in Bergen County New Jersey on a trip to Lourdes in France.
Photo thanks to John Cassidy
Donegal Leading the way in Sports & Exercise Medicine… On November 3rd and 4th Medical and Health Professionals from around the world gathered in Dublin for the 6th World Congress of Sports and Exercise Medicine. It was the first time this international conference was held in Ireland and by all accounts everyone enjoyed the weekend of continued professional development and hospitality in our capital. This year’s organising chairperson Dr Farah Mydin, a GP with a special interest in Sports Medicine, based in Killybegs, Co. Donegal, tells us that for “far too long medicine and healthcare delivery has been compartmentalized into primary, secondary and tertiary care with little interaction between the various fields. This meeting aimed to break down the barriers and get surgical, medical and health professionals in one room talking and working together to deliver patient centred care. By understanding what each discipline brings to the table we can ensure we deliver the best possible quality of evidence based care”. Over two days there were 34 speakers from 8 countries. Among the keynote speakers was Dr Edward Laskowski who is the Co-Director of the Mayo Sports Clinic in Rochester USA. Dr Laskowski emphasised the important role exercise has in the management of our general health. Professor Per Renstrom is a specialist in
Physiotherapist, Ciara Mooney, demonstrates Pilates Exercise for back pain to the delegates. Knee ACL reconstruction at Karolinska From Donegal, physiotherapist Ms Ciara Institute in Sweden and he updated the Mooney, Co‑Founder of Physio Éireann, delegates on the current management of did a workshop on the management of back ACL injuries. Mr Patrick Carton from the pain in primary care. Dr Andrew Massey, Hip and Groin Clinic in Waterford spoke co-medial director at Liverpool Football about the increase in hip surgery within the Club gave a frank and honest account of GAA and how they are managing hip pain the challenges facing medical staff working in his practice. Dr Scott Sigman from Boston in the professional game. “The quality of is leading the way in opioid free orthopaedic the presentations was thought provoking surgery in the US and can have patients come and asking of all delegates ‘are you doing in as day cases for total knee replacements. everything you can to ensure patients are getting the best possible care?’ The theme that was most evident from the weekend is that exercise is medicine and we should be prescribing exercise for a whole host of issues we see in general practice” says Dr Mydin. The conference committee included five medical and health professionals from Donegal and throughout the weekend it was very clear that in the North West “we are leading the way when it comes to medical and health professionals working together to achieve the best outcome for our patients” says Dr Mydin. The 7th World Congress of Sports and Exercise Medicine will be in the University of Bath, UK in 2019. 2018 Committee Dr Farah Mydin, Dr Frank Fogarty, Ms Ciara Mooney, Dr Rory Stewart, Dr Loris Pegoli, Prof Dato’Seri, Dr Mohd Mydin, Ms Niamh McCabe, Prof Moira WCSEM Committee Members L-R: Niamh McCabe, Dr Frank O’Brien. Fogarty, Ciara Mooney, Dr Farah Mydin and Dr Rory Stewart
Happy Retirement Ludmila John Burke presenting a retirement gift to Ludmila Dikterjova who retired after 12 Years in Gallagher’s / Promise Gluten Free Bakery, Ardara, Co Donegal. Management & Staff wish Ludmila a long and happy retirement and safe trip back to Riga in Latvia and also wish John a very Happy 60th Birthday!
FROSSES NEWS
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There will be a Monster Bazaar in Frosses hall on Sunday 25th November with the proceeds going to the hall development fund. There are great prizes, the fun will be mighty and the community is the winner. The Frosses Golf Society were in Murvagh golf club last Wednesday where eighteen hardy competitors fought it out for the prizes sponsored by Mark McCarthy. Cathal McNeely was the winner with Ray McGlinchey in second and Charlie Breslin third. The Christmas outing will take place on Saturday 15th December in Murvagh golf club with the tee reserved from11.30 am. Everyone’s a winner in this one as there will be a prize for everyone taking part. Fr Seamus’ Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Frosses on Friday 16th November at 7.30pm. There will be refreshments in the Frosses hall afterwards and there will be a slide show depicting Fr. Seamus’ time with us. Happy 50th birthday to Nuala Byrne who lives in St. John’s Point and is originally from Drimbarron.
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A Gingerbread house in a cosy Christmas scene.
Linda Sweeney with “Mrs Sharkey’s Elves”.
Ann Coyle and Ann Darby picking up some Christmas fayre.
Carmel Murrin and Frances Gallagher adding glamour to the night.
Julie admiring the festive displays
Angela Ward with her niece Lucy Gillespie.
The train arrives for “Plum Pudding� Tea.
Madeline and Rozanne Begley purchase some festive decorations.
Mae Crawford and Ruth Coulter came all the way from Enniskillen for the event.
Jenny Burns looking festive with Roisin Ward.
Tory and Becca McCafferty amazed at the Christmas display.
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Abbey Vocational School Notes Great News on New School Canteen Building We were delighted to receive the great news that the DoES have approved the design and construction of a GP/Dining Area (approx 390m2) for our school. This is excellent news for our students and we are looking forward to this new building as well as our six new classrooms and ASD Unit which has now moved to the next stage of planning. Parent Teacher Meeting Our next PTM will be held on November 21st for First Years. Staff Training Days A reminder to all that the school will be closed to students on Thursday November 22nd and Wednesday December 12th as staff will be attending DoES training days for the New Junior Cert in their subject areas. All schools nationwide are required to attend such training days. The School Induction Day for incoming First Years takes place on Tuesday December 11th. Parents Association Quiz The Parents’ Association invite you to a fun table quiz in Dom’s Pier 1 on Friday 16th November at 9pm. Tables of 4 €20, prizes, fun and refreshments on the night. All
proceeds in aid of school extra curricular fund. Other Events • Bag packing in SuperValu on Saturday 24th November 2018 from 10 am to 6pm. • Mock Interviews for Leaving Cert Students on Tuesday night December 4th. • Book Fair takes place at the open evening at the school on December 6th, 5-8pm. Incoming First Year Students Staff from the school will shortly be visiting all of the sixth class students in the area and students will receive an induction pack with important information. Please note dates below: • 6th December OPEN EVENING (5pm to 8pm) • 10th December – Deadline for application for admission 2019/20 • 11th December 2018 - Induction Day for 6th class students (approx. 9.30am to 2.30pm) • 15th January 2019 - Information Evening for 6th class parents (7pm – 8pm) • 31st January: Return of Subject Choice Forms. Musical Updates! We are now in full swing in preparation for the upcoming show of Beauty and the Beast.
All the TY students are very excited and are showing great enthusiasm to dance, sing and act to the best of their ability. Literacy News Allingham Competition winner A huge congratulations to Conor Boyle, Class 1F, who came first in the Secondary Schools U13 section of the Allingham Festival Flash Fiction competition for his short story entitled ‘Out of the Frying Pan’. This is the second year in a row that Conor obtained a first place in this competition! Girls Active Girls Active is on Thursday 3.30 - 4.30pm in Parish Centre. To date they have completed 3 weeks of Line Dancing and Jiving. The next activity that they will be doing will be rowing after Christmas for 5 weeks. Girls Active is open to girls from junior and senior cycle. Sponsored Walk The annual TY sponsored walk takes place on Tuesday 4th December. Students will be collecting sponsorship which in turn is used to fund the various activities and workshops that they get an opportunity to do in TY. Lines cost €2 and there are loads of prizes to be won.
St Naul’s NS Successful Shoe Box Appeal Pupils from St. Naul’s NS Junior and Senior Infants with some of the shoe boxes donated by the families of the school to the annual Team Hope Shoe Box Appeal.
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First Responders need your help
Donegal Town and Surrounding Areas Community First Responders are looking for your support and help. They are a group of volunteers who respond to 999/112 calls on behalf of the National Ambulance Service, prior to the arrival of the ambulance crew or Rapid Response Paramedics. The Donegal Town Community First Responders don’t just respond to calls in Donegal Town but to calls also within a 5km radius. The Group held a coffee morning fundraiser in the Bank of Ireland recently and the proceeds went towards the purchase of a defibrillator, medical bag, masks and the cost of training the volunteers. At the moment the group are in the process of collecting donations from businesses in the Donegal Town Business Park where they hope to have a defibrillator purchased and located. The cost of a defibrillator in a box to be placed on an outside wall is €1800. Fundraising and
donations are very important to the group and if you wish to donate you can do so through Bank of Ireland or on their Facebook page. One volunteer, Lizzie Csizma who originally comes from Hungary but now lives in Donegal, talked passionately to The Eye of the importance of vital early assistance and medical aid to those in need - “Donegal Town Community First Responders was set up by Shane Connolly and local volunteers and we are a very active group with 26 members at present. The Abbey Hotel provides a room for Shane to train the volunteers in CPR and life-saving medical aid and there is no cost to be trained. To date ten volunteers are fully trained and the group need more people to join and become Community First Responders”. If you are interested in becoming a CFR volunteer email donegaltowncfr@gmail.com or Facebook @donegaltowncfr
Drimarone Development Association Tea Morning
RoseMary and Geraldine are looking forward to a successful Christmas party. Friends and neighbours, always a great combination. Photos: Colm Kelly There was a great morning’s craic in the Bluestack Centre in Drimarone on Sunday morning last the 11th November at the Tea Party to help raise funds for the children’s Christmas party that will be held on Saturday 15th December. There were some mighty stories told as everyone enjoyed a nice cup of tea served up by the centre’s committee.
Colm Dunlevy, Margaret Kelly and John Burke reminisce about the walks through the Bluestack mountains.
Bríd and Mary catch up on days past in Frosses.
Master Breslin is delighted to listen to the girls’ stories. The three amigos. There would be some tall tales in this group.
RoseMary welcomes Seamus, Ann Marie and Joey to the tea morning.
Dunkineely Notes Santa with a difference in Dunkineely Little V.I.P’s Montessori and Preschool in Dunkineely are aware that Christmas is the most exciting time of year for most children. But any Mammy or Daddy with child/ children on the Autism spectrum knows just how difficult Christmas can be with the noise, loud music, large crowds and lights. Santa Claus is coming to Little V.I.P’s without the bells and whistles in a calm and quiet atmosphere. Your child/children will have their Christmas Santa experience on their terms. We want the whole family, including siblings, to join in the fun. If you have any special requests please give us at least 3 days’ notice to help facilitate you. Visits are free and strictly by appointment
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PILATES with Martina: Every Monday evening - Ladies Class 8-9pm and Men’s Class 9-10pm. To book contact Martina on 086 3846302. CREEL/BASKET MAKING WORKSHOP: Sat 17th & Sun 18th Nov from 10am - 4pm in the Niall Mór Centre - costs €40 per person. Places must be pre-booked for this workshop so contact 074 9741863. SATURDAY STORYTIME: Saturday 17th Nov from 10.30am - 12 noon. Stories are read to the children, Arts & Crafts and
only, to give all families their special time with Santa. Parents must bring a present, wrapped or not, for your child/children as only you know what your child/children would like so as not to overwhelm them. You take as many photos as you like to keep those special memories alive. To book please personal message our Facebook page Little VIP’s. South Donegal Pony Club There will be a lesson at Deane’s equestrian centre this Friday evening, ready to ride at 5.30pm. Our fundraising quiz night is on 30th November at Dom’s Pier 1 at 9.30pm. This is a fun night with lots of prizes and refreshments. Please ring 087 117 1972 to find out more.
Refreshments provided. Tea/Coffee and chat for the parents. This is NOT a drop off group, parents/guardians must stay with their children. SAFEPASS COURSE: Saturday 24th November from 8am - 5pm costing €110 per person, all bookings must be prepaid. To reserve a place contact 074 9741863. CITZEN’S ADVICE: Every Monday afternoon from 2.30pm - 4pm. Drop in service, no need to pre-book.
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light and air circulation. This is also the best time of year to prune fruit trees, with the exception of Plums and Cherries which should be pruned in early Autumn. Fruit trees follow the same pruning rules as ornamentals but naturally the benefit of regular pruning will become apparent with increased yields as well as better pest and disease resistance. The pruning of young trees should help create a framework on which it can support the weight of the crop. Always use clean, sharp tools when pruning trees as they will recover much quicker from a clean cut. Call into us at Ashtree Garden Centre for more information on pruning your specific trees and to choose from a selection of tools to help you with the job. Emer Campbell FdSc Amenity Horticulture
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DONEGAL TOWN
Donegal Town FC are holding their ANNUAL CHRISTMAS
DRAW
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Sunday
23rd
December in the Abbey Hotel at 9pm - Tickets are now available. The next HOUSE OF STORIES will be on Friday 16th November in the Coach House Bar, Upper Main Street from 8pm - 11pm. All welcome. Donegal Town Women’s Group are organising a bus to Belfast Christmas markets and Black Friday sales on Friday 23rd November. Return trip €25 per person. Bus leaving the St. John Bosco Centre at 8am sharp and leaving Belfast at 6.30pm. If you are interested in booking a seat text Maria on 086 1607855. Donegal Group of Parishes invite you to a men’s breakfast in the Abbey Hotel on Saturday 17th November at 9am. Guest speaker is Brian Keys, speaking on ‘A businessman’s story’. Free event, donations accepted. For more info contact 087 2882484. Everyone welcome. 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 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. The 6th Class girls of the Robertson N.S. are holding a FUNDRAISER BAKE SALE FOR DEMENTIA on Saturday 24th November in St. John’s Hall, Rossnowlagh from 12noon until 4pm. PETTIGO 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. 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.
A TOMMY FLEMING CONCERT will be held in St. Patrick’s Church Derrygonnelly on Sunday 18th November at 8pm. All proceeds in aid of The Church Restoration Fund and tickets are available from The Graan, St. Michael’s Bookshop, Enniskillen. 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. 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. BLUESTACK CENTRE & HOSTEL, DRIMARONE CAIRDEAS na bHFIDILÉIRÍ WEBSITE LAUNCH & CONCERT - Bluestack Centre, Drimarone, Saturday 17th November: Fiddle classes from 10am - 4pm, with Tara Connaghan,
The Inver Girls Friendly Society invite you to join them to celebrate their 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DINNER with music afterwards in the Central Hotel, Donegal Town on Saturday 17th November at 7.30pm. Adults €25 and children (12 and under ) €10. For tickets: contact Phyllis on 087 1300499. ARDARA On Sunday December 9th the official CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON will take place at 6pm with the Glenties Brass Band and Letterkenny Accordion Band in attendance. Earlier in th day Santa will arrive at the Nesbitt Arms Hotel during the Children’s Christmas Party which starts at 3pm. 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.
with Gerry Meehan, Raphael Meehan and Noel
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.
Burke, Mairie Burns and Donal Kelly. For more
KILLYBEGS
information contact info@donegalfiddlemusic.ie
KILLYBEGS BRIDGE CLUB Results for last week: 1, Anne Murray and Marie Beaney; 2, Paddy and Alice Carr; 3, Betty Murrin and Elizabeth O’Riordan.
Aidan O’Donnell, Iarfhlaith O’Donnell and more. Launch of website on the musicians of Inver Parish at 5pm. Concert at 8pm featuring local musicians including Mairin and Ann Kerrigan
A great selection of local talent on the night. DATE
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announce that an anniversary dance to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the first dance held in Drimarone Hall (now The Bluestack Centre) will be held on Friday 23rd November. Music will be provided by Show Bud, with special guest Joe Boyle. Dancing from 10pm - 2am. Admission €10 and supper served. We invite everyone to come along and share in this very special celebration. CARD will on
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DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATION AGM will be held on Tuesday, 4th December 2018 in The Bluestack Centre at 8.00pm. New members always welcome. INVER & FROSSES FUNERAL MASS BOOKLET - Anyone looking for a copy of Fr Seamus’ Mass Booklet call into the Sacristy or contact Ian 087 9079706 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.
Fundraising Events for Foresters Hall: 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 meeting of the KILLYBEGS COMMUNITY COUNCIL in the Cocktail Bar of the Bay View Hotel on Thursday 15th November at 8pm. The meeting is open to the public and everyone is welcome.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR SATURDAY, 17TH NOVEMBER 11am-4pm The BASE Enterprise Centre, Railway Road, Stranorlar
Start your Christmas with a bang and find some unique gifts for your Christmas stockings. Make sure to come along to our Craft Fair there will be lots of Christmas fun and festive spirit in the air! Lot of stalls from arts, crafts, fashion, food, jewellery, cosmetics, children’s toys etc. And – meet Mrs Claus in the children’s craft zone. Further information: donegalwomeninbusinessnetwork@gmail.com
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ST. JOHN BOSCO CLUB BINGO
Thursday night is Bingo Night here at the St John Bosco - this week’s Jackpot is standing at €1,500.00 on 50 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 welcome.
Monster Bazaar ALL PROCEEDS TO FROSSES HALL DEVELOPMENT FUND
presents
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Music by Alan Menken
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.
Abbey Vocational School
Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
St. John Bosco Centre, Donegal Town November 27th, 28th & 30th 2018 at 7.30pm
Sunday 25th November 2018 at 2.30pm in
Frosses Hall
Tickets from School Office Tel: 074 97 21105
Adults: €10 Students: €7
Originally directed by Robert Jess Roth. Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe. www.mtishows.co.uk
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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.
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SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE
Next dance Saturday 17th November. With Mary Ellen, live music and light refreshments, dancing 9.30pm until after 12am. All are welcome and admission at the door on the night. KARATE Mondays 6 – 7 pm DRUMBAR
FOOTBALL
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FUSCHIA PROMOTION TIME AT BEGLEY’S PHARMACY Friday 16th & Saturday 17th November
CLUB
Monday’s 7 – 8pm. Training for Under 8s New members always welcome
Leading Fuschia Make-up Artist, Ann Marie, will be in attendance on Friday 16th doing makeovers.
ST JOHN BOSCO CAR BOOT SALE
Next Car Boot Sunday 9th December. 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
Make-ups by appointment only as places are limited. Free Gift with purchases of €40 or over. ALL FUSCHIA CUSTOMERS WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAW FOR A FUSCHIA HAMPER. See our facebook page for further details. Instagram: Begleys Pharmacy Donegal Town
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St. John Bosco Club News & What’s On
Musings of Times Past
A CHILDHOOD IN DONEGAL
by Eamon Monahan
Viewed from a distance, the Main Street of Mountcharles appeared to have slipped from a higher perch and was now held firm by the ‘Hall Demesne’ ancestral home of the Marquis of Conyngham, aka Lord Mountcharles. As a child I always felt that this same ‘Demesne’ kept Mountcharles from slipping off the edge and dropping the 400-500 feet or so down into Donegal Bay, It was a childish ignorance. I was born into this little village on Sunday 1st January 1939 at 9.30pm. My mother kept notes of the births of her six children and to this day I have that little black hard‑backed book which served as her diary from 1925 until the late 1940s when she must have felt nothing of any great importance in her life was happening or about to happen anymore. For whatever reason her entries to her diary ended on October 17th 1948. She was from a place called Sheepgrange, a little piece of Heaven halfway between Drogheda and Slane. She met my father in Drogheda where she was teaching and he was a sergeant in the recently formed Garda Siochana. Her early entries in her personal little book contain pressed flowers picked as they walked in courtship at Brú Na Bóinne, Newgrange, on the
banks of the Boyne river. This was the burial site of the first Celts who colonised Ireland some 4000-5000 years ago, even before the ancient Egyptian civilisation. They married and he was transferred to Killorglin, Co. Kerry where my two eldest sisters were born. Thence to Mullagh, Co. Cavan where my brother was born. Later he was moved to Mullingar, Co. Westmeath where another sister was born and then in 1936 at the whim of some long forgotten civil servant or the stroke of a pen or some member of officialdom he was moved to Mountcharles, Co. Donegal where another sister and I were born and our family put our roots down in Co. Donegal. ‘Killybegs for Rotten Eggs Dunkineely for Brandy Donegal’s a nice wee town But Mountcharles is a Dandy’ This was the village I grew to love like no other. It was a quaint village in a peculiar way just as pixilated as the Mandrake Falls of the film ‘Mr Deeds goes to Town’ and it abounded in characters from all of the hinterland who so gracefully adorned all of our lives with their outrageous, unrehearsed innocence and natural wit. More of them later! I was born just above the ‘Guards’ Day
Room’. There was one sergeant and three guards to keep law and order and the peace. In the 12 years I lived there I do not remember any major breaches of the said peace. This was not the gloomy barracks serving a latter day ‘Valley of the Squinting Windows’ neither was it ‘Brigadoon’. People had plenty of troubles I am sure but my memory is of a little village replete with its denizens and characters who made the best of the little that was going. Virtually every house had an allotment or some form of garden where potatoes, cabbages, lettuces and onions were grown. Most houses kept a cow which provided milk, butter and buttermilk. My father would pay a local man to graze our cow on his land. Others in the village would do the same and on Sunday afternoons in Spring and Summer we would walk our cow along ‘the long acre’ - the roadside - where she might indulge herself in the luxuriant grasses growing along the hedgerows. An apocryphal story did the rounds at
the time that Packie ‘Dickie’ Wilson had been summoned by the guards for leaving his cow wandering the road unattended as it grazed along the hedges. He appeared in court and the justice fined him two shillings. When asked by a neighbour that evening how he had got on in court, Packie blithely replied “Oh, I took it again for next year. You would have to at that price!” His next year’s grazing rights had been secured. The cow was a very important individual in our family. We always had milk. Some would be set aside in a large basin and every ten or twelve days this milk which was starting to curdle was transferred into a wooden churn with a mini paddle wheel similar to those gargantuan ones which drove the great steamboats along the Mississippi. Our little paddle was about 12 inches in diameter and the motive power which drove it was a tiring turning of a handle from the outside. You turned and turned listening to the swishing of the milk inside of the churn and then after about 15 or 20 minutes a resistance to the turning would build up and we knew the globlets of butter were beginning to form. After more turning these globules coagulated into the golden butter of our childhood or as we termed it Country Butter. The little bung at the bottom of the churn was then released and the buttermilk poured out copiously into a container. We loved the cool tangy bitter taste of the buttermilk and it made
an excellent breakfast cereal mixed with oat meal. The butter was then collected with two wooden pats and expertly shaped by my mother into little rolls or the larger pat of butter which were then put into a gauze fronted cabinet away from sunlight which kept the golden treasure as cool as possible. We always appeared to have plenty of time for playing. The road from the village ran down a very steep gradient and after about three quarters of a mile we had our playground: the sand or the sea of Donegal Bay. Twice daily in our beautiful tidal bay we played ball on the flat sand, flew kites or paddled through the shallows expertly picking out cockle’s eyes and collecting them in buckets to take home, boil and then fry. We had our evening meal, fit for a king - thick slices of homemade bread liberally spread with country butter made up into cockle sandwiches. The tide always revisited twice daily and when the seasons permitted we swam off one or other of our two piers, unimaginatively called the Big Pier and the Wee Pier. The Wee Pier was a tiny stone built marina which had originally been the private preserve of Lord and Lady Mountcharles and their family. The Big Pier was and still is a much larger edifice, situated one mile further down the bay it runs about two hundred yards from the shore out into the bay and was built in the years 1845-46. Standing about twenty feet
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high it was capable of handling medium sized ships and as local history goes was mainly used to export grain paid as rent to his lordship by the tenants on his vast holding even as the worst ravages of the famine took its deadly toll over Southwest Donegal. The family of Lord Mountcharles departed the area in 1945 and still live in Slane Castle, Co. Meath. We swam off the Big Pier all through the Summer and on August evenings lines of fishermen fished mackerel off its walls. I have memories of climbing the hill on a summer’s evening carrying up to three dozen mackerel – some for immediate consumption and the rest for salting The grounds of the Mountcharles Estate were called the ‘Hall Demesne’ and were private. About one hundred acres of forest surrounded the Hall House as it was called and as a child around 1946 I can remember the forest being felled and the lonesome whine of the big saw mill which was set up within the forest. This all happened after the Mountcharles family had left the area. An Englishman known as Major Lyons bought what was left of the estate and sold off the timber commercially – ‘Sic Transit Gloria Mundi’. This is brief outlay of our own little village and I hope to develop on the features, happenings and characters of all shades and hues who helped weave our little township into the enchanted place it was.
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World Remembrance Day MASS FOR VICTIMS OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS is on 18th November 2018 at 12 noon St Eunan's Cathedral Letterkenny All are welcome Email margaretmannering@gmail.com with any additional names for the mass as soon as possible.
50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service The Inver Union Girls Friendly Society invite you to join them to celebrate their 50th Anniversary Thanksgiving Service on Sunday 18th November in Christ Church Mountcharles at 3pm. HOME HELP CARERS urgently needed in Killybegs and Dunkineely. Please send your CV on teecarehomehelpservice@gmail.com or tel 071 9841891 for more info.
The annual Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Fatima will depart Dublin on 15th July 2019 - 7 nights Hotel Avenida (Full Board). Cost €769 per person sharing plus insurance. Single room supplement €25 per night. Free bus Letterkenny - Dublin Airport return. For details contact Parish Office, Bruckless on 074 9737015.
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Recent Deaths GLADYS KEATING (nee GIVEN), London and formerly of Hillhead, Ardara. DANIEL FLOOD, Drumgornan, Donegal Town. JOE KELLY, Aran Islands, Galway and formerly of St. Cummons Hill, Killybegs. KATHLEEN EMERY (nee FUREY), Warwickshire, England and formerly of Brenter, Dunkineely, sister of Jack Furey, Brenter, and Eileen Kelly, Wicklow. MARY McHUGH, Leconell, Ardara. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.
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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) Methodist Church Ballintra: 10.30am Donegal: 12 noon Inver: with Donegal for Home Missions Donegal: 7pm - BB Enrolment Dunkineely: 10.30am Ardara: 12 noon Church of Ireland Killymard: 9.30am Laghey: 10.45am Donegal Town: 12 noon Killybegs: 9.15am Killaghtee: 10.45am FS Mountcharles: 12 noon FS Mountcharles: 3pm GFS 50th Anniversary Service 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
In Memoriam ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
FIRST ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Fr Seamus Gallagher
Michael Leigh (“Mick”)
Murray, Jimmy
Parish Priest of Inver
Frosses, formerly of Main Street, Dungloe Who was called by God on 18th October 2018 We, the family of Fr Seamus, would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to all who sympathised with us and supported us during our recent sad bereavement. We are very grateful to all who attended the wake and funeral, who travelled to be with us, sent Mass Cards, Sympathy Cards, messages of condolences and for donations given to Sr. Mary Dolores Sweeney, Missionaries Sierra Leone, in lieu of flowers. We acknowledge the invaluable help and support from neighbours, parishioners, relatives and friends during the wake and funeral. Your presence, kind words, and support are a great source of comfort to us as we come to terms with the sudden loss of Fr Seamus. We thank the members of the Emergency Services, First Responders, Doctor and the Gardaí. Thanks to Bishop Alan McGuckian SJ, Bishop Philip Boyce, Bishop Seamus Hegarty, members of the clergy and representatives from all denominations for celebrating the funeral Mass and to all those who took part in the ceremony in any way. We thank the choirs, altar servers, sacristans, flower arrangers, pipers, musicians and guards of honour. Thank you to John McGowan, Funeral Directors and Shovlin Funeral Services who as always carried out their role in a dignified and sensitive manner. To the grave diggers and to everyone concerned in preparing the Cemetery for the funeral. Thank you to the Committees of Frosses Hall for the use of the hall during the wake, Inver Community Centre following the burial, for organising the refreshments. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our gratitude and appreciation. Whatever you did to console our hearts We thank you so very much whatever the part. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for the intentions of all. The Month’s Mind Mass for Fr Seamus will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Frosses on Friday 16th November at 7:30p.m. Refreshments afterwards in Frosses Hall. FUNERAL MASS BOOKLET - Anyone looking for a copy of Fr Seamus’ Mass Booklet call into the Sacristy or contact Ian 087 9079706
Late of Knockagar, Letterbarrow and formerly of Croydon and Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow Died 16th November 2017 Dad – you always waited for us Anxious if we were late In winter at the window In summer at the gate. Your thoughts were always for us Not once did you forget And so we know from heaven above You’ll be waiting for us yet. Reunited with his beloved wife, Betty. In fond and ever-loving memory – Ann, John, Ciaran, Daniel, Patrick & Marisa. Loved and sadly missed by his son David in Croydon; his sisters Sophie, Cecelia, Mary and Gaye in Baltinglass and his brother Terry in Alice Springs.
LATIN MASS St. Patrick’s Church, Drumkeen Every Sunday at 10am (English Mass Sunday at 11.30am) Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask You this special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it in Your own broken heart, where our Father sees it, then in His merciful eyes it will become Your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days and promise publication and the favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. S.S.
Port, Inver, Co. Donegal. Died 28th September, 2018. Deborah and Paul Murray, sisters Bernadette, Rosaleen, Treasa and families would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all our wonderful neighbours, friends and relatives who sympathized and supported us through our recent sad loss. We extend our deepest gratitude to those who attended the wake, funeral and burial, some having travelled long distances, which was much appreciated. Also to those who sent cards and messages of sympathy. A special word of thanks to Dr. Breen and Mrs Breen and Concepta at Mountcharles Health Centre for their care and kindness towards Dad. Thank you to Donegal Hospice staff and to Susan Rose who were so kind and supportive to us and who made Dad comfortable in his final hours. We are forever grateful to Liam Patton (palliative care nurse) for his continuous support to us and to Dad and seeing to his medical needs. Thanks to Marie Taheny. Thanks to Begley’s Pharmacy. A sincere thanks to Fr Seamus (RIP) and to Fr Peoples and Fr Francis for the lovely prayers and support through this difficult time. Also to Thomas McHugh and Ardaghey choir for the lovely music. To the grave diggers and Mass servers. We are very grateful to McBrearty’s Undertakers for their professionalism, support and understanding shown. Thanks to Shovelin’s Florists for the lovely flowers. Thanks to the Millpark Hotel for providing the food after. As it is impossible to thank everyone individually for their kindness, generosity and support, please accept this acknowledgment of our heartfelt appreciation. Month’s Mind Mass in St Mary’s Church, Frosses on Saturday 24th November at 7pm.
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EYE on SPORT Well done Terence Terence Furey from Mountcharles took 2nd place on the podium at Tullyroan Oval drift competition on Saturday 10th in Northern Ireland, Terence put on a stunning performance, congratulations to him! He’s definitely one to watch out for in the up-coming season of the Irish drift championship in 2019. You can follow Terence’s progress on his Facebook page.
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Donegal Golf Club Murvagh Men’s report 3rd/4th November They say the ‘cream always rises to the top’ and this was very evident in Murvagh’s tough weekend conditions where John Neary, playing off 3, came home in 38 pts. Incoming captain Colm Campbell (15) showed he still has plenty to offer on the golf course by claiming 2nd spot in a BOT with club stalwart Padraig Mullooly (17) when both finished on 37pts. Gross winner was Billy Madden with 26pts. 10th/11th November On a bright and blustery weekend, Denis Nolan (12) blew the field away with a
mightily impressive 44 pts to claim the spoils. In 2nd place, with a score that would most likely win on any ordinary weekend, was Cormac Oates (26) with 40 pts in a BOT with John Cannon (22) in 3rd. Gross winner was Conal Cooke (01) with 33 pts. The entry sheet for the annual Christmas Cracker, which takes place on Sunday 2nd December, is now up in the Men’s locker room. Following on from the success of last year, the format will be the same with an open draw over 4 handicap categories (from lowest to highest). Early entry is encouraged as places will be limited due to having a Shotgun Start.
St Naul’s Notes NURSERY Nursery continues on Saturday morning at 10am in Inver Community Centre. All children between 6yrs and 8yrs are welcome. MINOR BOARD The minor board presentation night will be on Friday night November 16th at 7pm. Minor Board A.G.M. on Friday November 23rd at 8pm. LADIES BOARD Thank you to everyone who helped at our very enjoyable underage presentation night. Congratulations to all our award winners and a special thanks to our guest of honour Katy Herron. The Ladies Board A.G.M. will take place November 22nd at 8pm.
SENIORS Best wishes to our U21 team who play Milford in the County Final at 1pm on Saturday 17th in Mac Cumhaill Park. Come out and support our team on Saturday. Senior Board A.G.M. on Thursday November 22nd at 8.30pm. Nomination forms are available in local shops. SCÓR Well done to Ann Marie Sheerin and her team, who helped host the very successful Scor na nÓg on Sunday in Drimarone Community Centre. SLOTTO The winning numbers on November 3rd were: 2,5,7,14,63. Congratulations to Susan Rose who the €80 consolation prize.
Naomh Brid Lotto
There was no overall winner of this week’s lotto draw. The jackpot now stands at €1,850. The numbers drawn were 6, 12, 13, 14, 20. The €25 winners were Donal McDaid, Sean M Quinn, Keith Corcoran, McDaid Clan. The next draw will take place in the Country Inn, Laghey on the 19th of November. Naomh Brid seniors came up against Killybegs in the play off and were defeated. They play Buncrana in their next match in two weeks’ time. Well done to all our underage members who represented the club in Scor na Óg. They were Elisha McGrory (Solo Singing) Tadhg McGarrigle, Liam Gallagher, Elisha McGrory, and Donal Gallagher (Instrumental Music).
Naomh Ultan Notes There was no winner of the Club Lotto. Numbers drawn were 3, 4, 6, 8. Consolation prizes went to: John McGinley jnr, Meenabrock; John Cassidy, Dunkineely; Marion O’Donnell, Multains. Jackpot next week €3,980. Thank you for your support. Congratulations to all our Scór na nÓg competitors, who did so well at the Divisional Finals in Drimarone last Sunday. 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 7pm in the clubhouse. 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. 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!
Bluestack Ramblers Calendar
The Bluestack Ramblers Walk on 18th November will be at Urris Hills above Buncrana. Approx 4-5 hours, length and time of walk weather dependent. Grid Reference C306 318 map OSI. Leader Terry Parker, phone 0044 7968756575. Meet at new Applegreen Station, Burnfoot, at 10.15am.
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Eany Celtic, winners of the South Donegal Schoolboys’ U16 Cup.
Eany U16’s win South Donegal Schoolboys’ Cup South Donegal Schoolboys U16 Cup Final Venue: Eany Park Eany Celtic 2-1 St. Catherine’s A tremendous second half performance from Eany Celtic’s U16’s saw them lift the South Donegal Schoolboys’ U16 Cup at Eany Park last weekend after trailing 1-0 at half time to an impressive St Catherine’s side. Referee Seamus McGrory’s whistle concluded what was a very entertaining and keenly contested final. South Donegal Schoolboys’ chairman Denis McDaid presented Eany’s Oisin Meehan with the trophy and thanked the players from both teams and officials Seamus McGrory, David Keeney and Francis Cassidy for their contribution to what had been a great spectacle.
Right: Eany Celtic’s Oisin Meehan receives the South Donegal Schoolboys’ U16 Cup from South Donegal schoolboys’ football Chairman Denis McDaid.
Eany Celtic scorers Jack Boyle and Jack Byrne with the South Donegal Schoolboys’ U16 Cup.
Celebrations in the dressing room after winning the South Donegal Schoolboys’ U16 Cup.
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St Naul’s Ladies Minor Board Presentation Night 2018
Ava Campbell, U14 Player of the Year; Niamh Boyle, Minor Player of the Year; Enya Gallagher, U16 Player of the Year.
U10 girls with Raphael Meehan, Aisling Lowther, Geraldine Greene and Katie Herron
Under 8s with Raphael Meehan, Aisling Lowther, Geraldine Greene and Special Guest Co. Donegal Ladies player Katie Herron.
Katie Herron presents Anna McGuckin her award as U14 Most Dedicated Player.
Under 12 girls with special guest Donegal Ladies player Katie Herron and Deirdre Furey.
Photos: Patricia Boyle
Under 14s with Annaleigh Breslin and Niamh Boyle.
Under 13 girls with Deirdre Furey, Mary Lynch, Frankie Greene and special guest Katie Herron.
Ava Campbell U14 Player of the Year.
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Four Masters
Club Lotto There was no winner of the lotto jackpot €8,000 in week 18 of the 2018/19 season draw held in the Abbey Hotel on Monday 12th November. The €50 winners in the lucky dip were Robert Duncan, Drumrooske & Walter Espey, Ballhill. The numbers drawn were 4, 11, 12 & 17. Congratulations to all winners. The next draw takes place on Monday 19th November. 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 subscription. AGM The date of club AGM has changed to Dec 7th due to unforeseen circumstances. The Four Masters Academy The Four Masters Academy had their final outing of the year last Saturday at Tir Chonaill Park. In dry and sunny conditions the kids were put through their paces for one last time before the winter break. The children also enjoyed some well deserved treats after receiving their hats and medals. Thanks to everyone who helped out during the year, especially those who coached the boys and girls every week and took registration. Thanks also to our Minor and Senior Boards and Parks committee for their support of the Academy. Finally, well done to the players for their participation and parents for their perseverance! See you all next year. Rory & Luke
Donegal Town F.C. Notes
Sunday Team - The Sunday Team’s fixture last weekend versus Rathmullan Celtic was postponed due to a bereavement in Rathmullan. This weekend sees Milford United visit the Hospital Field with kick-off at 2pm.
Saturday Team - The Saturday Team had back to back home wins on Saturday to move top of the table, with victory over Dunlewey Celtic at the Hospital Field. The game was far from straightforward however, as the score line might suggest. Donegal hit the front early on with David ‘Ted’ Bustard heading home from an Adam Enright cross. Dunlewey were level on the half hour mark when Manus Cannon slotted home after a mix up in the Town defence. It remained that way until the restart, and the visitors found themselves in front early on with Shaun McCafferty finishing well on the counter attack. Donegal pressed forward in search of an equaliser and it duly came, with Eoin Slevin whipping in a wide free kick that ended up in the net. Adrian Ward then bagged two quickfire goals to extend the Town lead. Ward was on hand twice to react quickly in the area on both occasions. Dunlewey never gave up to their credit and pulled the deficit back to a single goal, when Paul Coll flicked on a corner at the near post for Patrick McGeady to head home. Donegal restored their two goal advantage with another Eoin Slevin free kick evading the Dunlewey netminder. Adam Enright finished off the scoring when Matthew Mills broke forward and slotted the ball to Enright, who showed good composure to hammer home and seal the win.
The boys begin their defence of their Voodoo Venue Cup this weekend when they travel to play Fintown Harps at the earlier kick-off time of 1.30p.m. U16 - The U16 boys put in a great performance on Sunday morning in Keadue in the Champions League semi final 2nd leg. Keadue took the lead slightly against the run of play when they scored from a corner. Indeed Keadue were two goals in front shortly after when the scored from another set piece. It would have been easy for the Donegal boys to give up, knowing they now needed to score four goals to qualify for the final, but they showed great strength and character to get themselves back into the game. Joe Campbell’s wide free kick evaded everyone to sneak in at the back post to pull one back before half time. Donegal came out much the stronger in the second half and were level when Joe Leape reacted quickly inside the area to prod the ball past the Keadue ’keeper. Keadue were then reduced to ten men in the aftermath of the goal and it was very much game on. Donegal dominated proceedings from then on but could not find the net, with the Keadue defence remaining resolute under pressure. An excellent effort from all players, with manager Benny Byrne delighted with his squad’s efforts on Sunday, and indeed all season. Well done boys on a great campaign. Socco-Lotto - The next socco-lotto draw takes place this Sunday, November 18th with the jackpot currently €1,900. Tickets are available from all committee members and from the Clubify App.
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Big thanks to Harvey’s Point Country Hotel for sponsoring new club tops and kit bags to the U12 boys’ panel. Much appreciated gesture from all in Four Masters!
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