Glenties Notes on March 8th 2002

Gary O’Donnell and Caroline Bonner were married in St. Colmcille’s Church, Fintown on Saturday 23rd February 2002. Gary is a son of Jimmy and Mary O’Donnell, Mullantyboyle, Glenties and Caroline is a daughter of Josie and Babs Bonner, Drimaneany, Fintown. Fr. Kevin Gillespie, Fintown, assisted by Fr. Burns, a relative of the bride’s from Scotland, officiated and celebrated Nuptial Mass. Her father gave the bride away and her sisters, Grainne and Helen Bonner and Gary’s sisters, Breda and Janet O’ Donnell were bridesmaids. Philip Gallagher, friend of the groom was bestman and the groomsmen were James O’Donnell, brother of the groom, Dominic Bonner, brother of the bride, and a friend, Chris King. Catherine Bonner was flowergirl and Ethan and Jordan O’Donnell were pageboys. Readings were by brother and sister of the groom, Michael and Noelle O’Donnell. Both mothers brought the Gifts to the Altar. The reception was held in the Highlands Hotel and the honeymoon was spent in Spain.

Congratulations to Laura Boyce, Mullinamina, Glenties and Paul Walker from Kerry who were married in St. Connell’s Church, Glenties on Saturday last.

The children of the Parish will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation next Sunday 10th March in St. Colmcille’s Church, Fintown at 11a.m. There is a rehearsal for the Confirmation Children (only) in St. Colmcille’s Church, on Thursday 7th March at 11a.m.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the wife, family, relatives and friends of Ally Breslin, Ardconnell, Glenties, who died on Saturday 2nd March 2002.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family of Philomena Craig, (nee Breslin) Ardara, who died in Harbour Lights, Nursing Home on Saturday 2nd March 2002, to her sister, Nan Gallagher, Glen Road, Glenties, sister Meg Cunningham, Letterkenny, brother, nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.