Glenties Notes 19th August 2008

The death took place in Letterkenny Hospital on Wednesday 6th August 2008 of Barney O’ Haire, Derries, Glenties. His remains were brought to his home later that day and to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Friday morning. Fr. Pat Prendergast P.P. Glenties celebrated Requiem Mass. Readings, Prayers of the Faithful and carrying of the Gifts were by Barney’s nieces and nephews. Music and singing was by John F. O’Donnell and Sinead Finn. Burial took place in the New Graveyard. He was the last surviving member of the family of Joe and Cassie O’ Haire, Derries. His only sister, Annie predeceased him a few years ago. Sincere sympathy is extended to all his nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, other relatives and friends.

A Table Quiz in association with the Edeninfagh 70th Reunion will be held in the Glen Tavern next Friday night 22nd August at 9.00 p.m. Tables of four – 5 Euro per person.

The Donegal Leprosy Fund Church Collection taken up recently amounted to 907.49 Euro. Thank you to all who contributed.

County Donegal School of Music – Enrolment will take place for all students in the Abbey Vocational School , Donegal Town next Saturday 23rd August from 2 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.

Message from the Dungloe Hospital Golden Jubilee Committee “We would like to thank everyone involved in making our recent celebrations such a success. Thank you to everyone who donated money and gifts, our sponsors, all our entertainers and everyone who helped out at the Garden Fete. Thanks to all who participated in and attended our Remembrance Mass. Thank you also to everyone who travelled to our Book Launch, our sponsors, speakers and everyone who contributed in any way to our book. The book is available to buy at Dungloe Hospital Reception. All proceeds to our Garden

The Dolmen Centre is proud to announce the completion of its All Weather Pitch. Bookings are now being taken for the coming season at 40 Euro per hour for Adults and 10 Euro per hour for Children. Preference will be given to Teams who take full year bookings. The timetable will be allocated on a ‘first come’ ‘first served’ basis. The first week’s rental will be free, so please contact Leonard Molloy on 087 6200242 to reserve your place now. Due to staff holidays the Downstrands Family Resource office opening hours from Monday 18th August until Monday 1st September will be – Wednesday 2 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. Thursday and Friday 9.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Kenneth Baker School of Music Keyboard Classes will commence on Saturday 30th August at Hillhead, Ardara. If interested in securing a place, please contact Laura Mc Ginley Dip. B. M.C. at 087 6362590 before Monday 25th August. Beginners are welcome.