:: Buncrana/Fahan

Bake Sale on Saturday 11th February, from 1pm - 3pm in St. Mary's Hall, Buncrana. Proceeds in aid of Gaelscoil Bhun Cranncha. All welcome.

Buncrana ABC present the 4th Dr Denis McLaughlin Memorial Boxing tournament in Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Friday 10th February. Doors open 7.30pm first fight 8pm. Tickets tel: 0877822848, adults €7 and children €5 or pay at door.

Confirmation 2012: The children of Buncrana parish will receive the sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday 3rd March this year.

ICARE AGM for election of committee will take place in Centre in Ballymacarry Mon. 13th Feb. 7.30pm. More info. tel.9362226.

Cockhill Youth Club change of Activities Mon. 7-8pm English Grinds (Junior Cert); Thurs. 5.45-6.45pm Maths Grinds (Junior Cert) & 7.30-8.30pm Girls Soccer 10-12 Year olds; Fri. 7-8pm Maths Grinds (Leaving Cert).

School enrolment forms now available for: Drumfries National School call to the school or tel. 9363396. Cockhill National School call to school or tel. 9361807.

Crana College open night all sixth class students and their parents are invited to an open night in Crana College on Thurs. 26th Jan. at 7pm, principals address 8pm.

Helping Hand in Junior Cert Maths for parents/adults Tues.’s 7.30-9.30pm Crana College, tel. Rory 0877806942. Wednesday 10-12pm in Scoil Mhuire tel. Denis 0861775650. Suitable for parents of primary children transferring to post-primary as curriculum in second level is now called Project Maths or if you wish to complete the Junior Cert Maths Exam in 2013.

Buncrana Parish Draw: Week 44 - 15th January:1st Prize €500: Anne Crossan, Grianan Park, promoter: €30 Rita Harvey; 2nd Prize €300: Mary Whoriskey, Burt, promoter: €20 Rosemary Doherty and 3rd Prize €150: Jane Wilson, Church Brae, promoter: €20 Michelle Clarke.

Buncrana Red Cross will hold their annual A.G.M. on Mon. 23rd Jan. at 8pm in Buncrana Nursing Unit. All members are asked to attend and new members welcome.

Community C.P.R./Defibrillator Illies area in response to requests a public meeting has been arranged for Wed. 25th Jan. in Illies School at 8pm. If you are interested in getting involved in this lifesaving group please come along. Red cross members will be present to give information and demonstrate the use of the defibrillator.

Thanks to all who helped or donated in any way to the Christmas swim and jog and the bucket collection at West End. €3,629 was raised for Our Lady’s Hospital, Crumlin.

Buncrana Go Active activities starting week beginning Mon. 23rd Jan. include Art (Mon. 2pm, Tues. 10.45), Walking Group (Mon. 2.30), Knitting & Stitching (Mon. 7.30), Bridge (Tue. 7.30), Tai Chi (Wed. 11 & 11.30), Creative Writing (Wed. 7.30), Digital Photography (Thurs. Beg. 2, improver 3.30), Internet & email (Thurs. 2), Zumba Dance (Plaza Fri. 11), usual venues for all activities, info. tel. 0871417121.

Aware are you feeling down, sad or depressed? Come to the aware meeting in Buncrana Nursing Unit on Mon. 23rd Jan. at 7.30pm more info. tel. 9362390.

ICARE AGM for election of committee will take place in ICARE centre, Ballymacarry Mon. 13th Feb. 7.30pm

Ceilí Classes in Desertegney Hall Wed. at 8.30pm. All welcome.

Natural Health Centre new morning classes every Tue. & Thurs. 9.30am & 10.30am, tel. 9362606.

Charity Dance in aid of Africa Direct on Saturday 11th February in The Laurentic Bar, Linsfort. Dancing from 11pm, music by Shaun McMonagle & Final Touch.

Buncrana Golf Club ladies branch AGM Sun. 29th Jan. at 3pm.

Gamblers Anonymous if you have a gambling problem and need help tel. 04871351329 in confidence.

GROW support group meet weekly in the Inishowen Development Partnership office (behind the library) every Tues. at 7.30pm. More info. tel. 0867702860.

Are You Being Bullied At School? If you are: tell a teacher, tell your parents, or phone C.P.A.B. (concerned parents against bullying) helpline 086 3396655.

New C.D. by Hugh P. & Maria Doherty is now available in Parish Office as well as local shops. The C.D. entitled “A Living Prayer” is an inspiring collection of favourite hymns old & new. Proceeds to charity. For more info. tel. 074 9363336 or 086 2788498.

Buncrana Leisure Centre are holding a meeting to discuss fundraising plans and establish a new fundraising committee on Wed. 25th Jan. at 7.30pm in Scoil Mhuire.

Natural Health Centre: half hour abdominal classes every Tues. and Thurs. from 8-8.30pm. Other classes also available, for more info. tel. 9362606.

Contact numbers for local Buncrana priests are; Fr. Walsh 9361393; Fr. McLaughlin 9363455; Fr. McGuinness 9363768; Fr. Doherty 9361126
The Parish Office can be contacted on 9361253, fax 9361637; buncranaparish@eircom.net . Office opening hours are 9.30am - 4pm.

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