Glenties Notes 30th October 2008

Sincere sympathy is extended to her son Frankie, sisters, brothers, other relatives and friends of Bridie Devine, Bangonbouy and Lower Mully, who died on Saturday 25th October in the Donegal Hospice, Letterkenny.

The amount raised at the recent Church Gate Collection for the Mental Health Association was € 315.00 and the amount raised for ISPCC was € 711.00. Thank you for your generous contributions.

Club Ceili Na Gleannta are holding a Dinner Dance in the Highlands Hotel, Glenties on Saturday 13th December. Music is by Copperplate. Dancing is from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Tickets for Dinner Dance are € 30. Admission to dance only is €10.

The winners at last week’s Bingo in the Community Centre, Glenties were – Sally Mc Hugh won the Jackpot of €400+ €50. Mary Ann Coyle, Mary Kennedy, Main St. Glenties, John Mc Loone, Glenties, D. Maguire, Binbane, C. Campbell, John Mc Loone, Glenties, James Byrne, Maas, John Boyle, Fintown and Sally Mc Guigan won € 100 each. Nan Doherty, Mary Boyle, Vera Breslin, Ard Patrick, Ryan Lowther, Eilis Mc Morrow, Killybegs, Eilis Mc Morrow, Killybegs, Bridie Boyle, Station Road., Mary Doherty, Stranaglough, and Vera Breslin, Ard Patrick won € 50 each. Your continued support of our local Bingo is greatly appreciated.

The Gweebarra Canoe Club would like to thank all their members for their huge efforts in the recent sponsored paddle, held to raise necessary funds to purchase equipment for the local club, which is growing from strength to strength. The day was a great success and was enjoyed by all who took part. A special word of thanks to all those who contributed both financially and through the giving of time and energy to the event.

The annual GAP fireworks will take place on Narin Strand on Saturday 1st November at 9.00 p.m. sharp. Donations will be collected on the night to ensure the continuance of the event, as the cost of the fireworks is in the region of € 1200. Everyone is welcome.

A Beginners Bridge Class will commence in the Dolmen Centre on Wednesday 12th November at 8.00 p.m. Contact 087 2414014 for further information.

A Halloween Party will be held in the Ardara Community Childcare Centre on Friday 31st October from 7 – 10 p.m. All ghosts, goblins, ghouls & parents are welcome! Scary stories, Face Painting & Halloween games are on the programme.

Car Boot Sale and Nearly New & Vintage sale (indoors) at the Dolmen Centre Portnoo on Sunday 9th November 12 – 6 p.m. Cost €15 per car. Contact 087 9840518.