Glenties Notes 26th January 2017

Bereavement
The recent sudden death took place at her home of Kathleen Molloy, Lacklea, Glenties. Sincere sympathy is extended to her husband Peadar, son Pauric, daughter Mary and grandson James Michael. Also to her sisters Margaret Shovlin Portnii and Teresa Meehan, Letterkenny and her two brothers Pat Meehan, Letterkenny and Billy Meehan, Sligo and extended family. Her brother Tommy Meehan pre-deceased her in 2014.

Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
The Raphoe Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from Monday 22nd to Saturday 27th May 2017.  Flight from Belfast, five nights full board accommodation.  €699 per person, with option of transport to Belfast airport €25.  Contact the Pilgrimage Office, Archive House, Bishop’s Palace, Letterkenny, for further details or phone 074 9125090. (Monday to Friday from 12:30pm until 3:30pm.  Special section for the sick / sick children who should apply in writing only to the pilgrimage director: Fr Patrick McHugh, The Pilgrimage Office, Archive House, Bishop’s Palave, Letterkenny.

Night Classes at St Columba’s Comprehensive School
The following night classes will be run every Tuesday night – 7pm to 9pm starting Tuesday 31st January.
Intermediate Computers (8 weeks duration €110 or Concession €80)
ECDL Start Progression Module 1 (8 weeks duration €190 or Concession €160)
Conversational French (8 weeks duration €110 or Concession €80)
Tai Chi (8 weeks duration €110 or Concession €80)
Mindfulness Meditation Class (4 weeks duration €40 or Concession €30)
Beginners Make Up Class (4 weeks duration €40 or Concession €30)
Learn How to Use a Digital Camera (4 weeks duration €55 or Concession €40)
Making DVD’s from your Home Clips and Photos (4 weeks duration €55 or Concession €40)
Manual and Computerised Payroll (8 weeks duration €110 or Concession €80)
Personal or Career Development Coaching (6 weeks duration €90 or Concession €70)
Simple and Delicious French Cooking (8 weeks duration €110 or Concession €80)
Patchwork (4 weeks duration €55 or Concession €40)
Introduction to Health and Safety in the Workplace (8 weeks duration €110 or Concession €80)
Choral Singing Lessons (8 weeks duration €110 or Concession €80).

Learning For Living Programme
The following course is available free of charge through the Co Donegal ETB Learning For Living Programme.  Introduction to Computers (10 weeks) every Tuesday night.  Details of all courses can be viewed on the school website: www.glentiescomp.com Enrolment will take place on Tuesday 24th January from 7pm to 8pm.

Bluestack Special Needs Foundation
The Bluestack Special Needs Foundation will hold their Church Gate Collection next weekend – Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th January.  All donations greatly appreciated.

Road Closure
A reminder to all users of the R250 Glenties to Fintown road that a closure starting at the Comprehensive School towards Fintown for a distance of 3km will be in place beginning on Monday 30th January until Friday 24th February between the hours of 8am to 5:30 daily.  Road will open each evening and at weekends.  Alternative route: Travelling the N56 from the Grotto to Maas to Gweebarra bridge to Doochary junction.  Turn right onto R252 travel to Doochary and then travel to Fintown. Buses, Emergency vehicles and Local Access will be accommodated at all times.

Butt Drama Circle
The Butt Drama Circle are delighted to bring their 2017 Drama Production of Brian Friel’s ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ to the Community Centre on Friday 17th February at 8pm.  Tickets available at the door.

Enrolment at Edeninfagh N.S.
Enrolment forms are now available at the school for the 2017/2018 school year. For further details ring the school on 074 9551663 or email: edeninfagh@gmail.com
S.N. Éadan Fhionn Fhraoich: Ghlacfar le iarratasaí le haghaidh iontrala don scoilbhliain 2017/2018. Tuilleadh eolais le fáil ón scoil ag 9551663 / edeninfagh@gmail.com

Enrolment at St. Riaghan’s N.S.
Parents wishing to enroll their child at St. Riaghan’s N.S., Drimnacrosh for the school year 2017/2018 are invited to call to the school for an Enrolment Form.  Forms must be returned to the school no later than Friday 10th February. “Enrolment Day” will be held later in the year. For further information or enquiries, please contact the school 9551591 or email striaghans@gmail.com