Glenties Notes 21st July 2010

Bingo
The winners at the Bingo on Tuesday 13^th July in the Community Centre, Glenties were – Mary Kate Byrne won the Jackpot of € 400.  Bernie Fitzpatrick, Michael Doherty, Patricia Mc Hugh, Portnoo, Sandra Moore, The Rock, Sarah Long, Fintown, Bridie Boyle and Gerry Doherty, Fintown won € 100 each.  Mary Duddy, Sarah Gallagher, Ardara, Mary Duddy, Qwen Ward, Mully, Patricia Mc Hugh, Portnoo, Vincent Ward, Fintown, B. Doherty, Fintown, Mickey Herron, Ard Mc Gill, Margaret Breslin, Burtonport, Margaret Byrne, Annie Boyle, Briege Roarty, Christine Mc Cool, and Anne Mc Hugh won € 50 each.  Pauline Mc Geehan and Willie Mc Nelis won € 35 each.  Thomas O’ Dochartaigh and Vera Breslin won € 25 each.

Madge Reilly
The death took place at her home, of Madge Reilly, Buncrubog, Glenties (nee Ward) on Wednesday 6^th July 2010.  Her remains were brought to St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Friday morning.  Fr. Pat Prendergast celebrated Requiem Mass.  Members of the family did the Readings, Prayers of the Faithful and brought the Gifts to the Altar.  Music and singing was by Pat and John F. O’Donnell.  Burial took place in the New Graveyard.  Madge is survived by her husband, Paddy, two sons, Michael and Vincent, one daughter, Jean, two sisters, Chris and Rosha, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends to whom sincere sympathy is extended.  Two brothers, Charlie and Peter predeceased her.

Sympathy
Sincere sympathy is extended to her husband, Pat, sons, Mark, Ronan, Adrian and extended family of Anne Mc Hugh, Narin Road, Glenties who died suddenly on Wednesday 14^th July 2010.

Collection
The Labour Party National Collection will be taken up at the Church Gates in Fintown on Saturday 24^th and Sunday 25^th July.

Wedding Bells
Congratulations to Ben Craig, Church Road, Glenties and Laura Byrne, Lettermacaward who were married in Lettermacaward on Saturday last.

Cake Sale
Friends of Lough Derg are having a Cake Sale and Raffle in the Community Centre on Saturday 31^st July and Sunday 1^st August.  Donations accepted by Margaret at 9551279 and Bridget at 9551824.

Charity Dance
A Charity Dance in aid of Multiple Sclerosis will be held in the Highlands Hotel next Saturday 24^th July at 10.00 p.m.  Music is by Scottish / Irish Group ‘Keep ‘er Lit’.

Thanks
Glenties Theatre Workshop would like to thank all those who donated items for the recent Cake Sale; Also thanks to those who bought items and helped out.  The amount raised was € 621.50.