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Inishowen Development Partnership is offering a range of courses in Sept. for details tel. 9362218. Also an information Session on “Training for women in Inishowen” will be held on Mon. 30th Aug. from 1-2pm.

Inishowen Rugby Club has progressed through to the final stages of the Kellogg’s Field of Dream competition where they can win €100,000 to improve their playing fields. Your support would be much appreciated. You can vote by text or click here .

Practical First Aid Course will take place on 7th Sept. in the fire station, for details tel. Siobhan 086 8551507 or Annette 085 7410943.

Recently baptised in Buncrana were Lisa Jacqueline Doherty, Cian Patrick McLaughlin, Adam Sergey Cunningham and Patiyk Smystowski.

Fibromyalgia Donegal Support Group - 1st meeting on Friday 17th September in Kee's Hotel, Stranorlar at 7.30pm. We hope to have one in Inishowen if the there is interest. For families who live with fibromyalgia to come and meet and have a cuppa. Everyone welcome. Please contact 086 3945008 after 7pm for further information.

GROW meetings Wed. at 8pm in Carndonagh Day Hospital. Grow is a 12 step programme working in a safe and confidential environment. For info. tel. 086 7702860 or 9161628.

Multiple Sclerosis support group meeting last Mon. of every Month at 8pm in the Half Way House.

Bradley School of Drama speech and drama, feis work, grade exams, boost your confidence or just for fun. Tel. Loretta 9321699 for more details.

Your prayers are asked for Annie McDaid who was buried recently and for her family & friends saddened by their loss.

HSE Information/Support line 087 2798412. The HSE has set up an information/support telephone service for members of the community affected by the recent road tragedy. This support line can be accessed 24/7 by anyone concerned about themselves or someone close to them.

Renew Centre Mass will be officiated by Fr. Fidelis of the Franciscan Friars for the official opening of the Renew centre on Main St. on 15th Sept. at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Gamblers Anonymous if you have a problem tel. Eddie 048 71351329.

Buncrana Senior Citizens' annual Social Afternoon with Omagh friends on Saturday 11th September in The Lake of Shadows Hotel, Buncrana. Mystery characters from 12.45 to 1.30pm followed by 5 course lunch, entertainment & dancing by Hugh P. and Band. Raffles & spot prizes. Tickets for lunch (€10) available from Ozanam shop, Cullen’s Shop, Cockhill & Gill’s Shop, Desertegney. Those not going to the lunch are welcome to come along to the entertainment & dance at 2.45pm.

Illies Golden Gloves Boxing Club training 7.30pm every Mon., Wed. & Fri.

Buncrana Tidy Town Committee prize-giving for best kept garden, public building and commercial buildings will take place in the Community Centre on Mon. 30th Aug. at 7.30pm, all very welcome to attend.

Grand Variety Concert in aid of Scoil Iosagain parents association will take place on Mon. 13th Sept. at 8pm in St Mary’s Hall. Feature performance of the DIY sketch by the Swan Players.

Elizabeth McFadden would like to thank everyone who supported her recent Pick a Poem for Parkinsons fund raiser. €1,000 has now been sent to the Donegal Branch of Parkinsons Association of Ireland.

Buncrana Youth Club C.E. scheme starting Mon. 4th Oct. require general workers and youth workers, male/female tel. 9361594 for more details.

Music Classes now enrolling for keyboard, guitar, singing, flute, clarinet, saxophone, accordion, etc. more info tel. 0861701098.

Lamas Fair bus leaving Supervalu, Buncrana on Mon. 30th Aug. at 9am, for further details tel. 074 9376573. Inishowen Development Partnership is offering a range of courses in Sept. for details tel. 9362218. ALSO an info. session on “Training for women in Inishowen” will be held on Mon. 30th Aug. from 1-2pm.

Daisy Days can you help? AWARE’s national fundraising event takes place on Sept. 16th, 17th & 18th. Call 01 6617211.

McConomy School of Dance classesresume on 2nd Sept. in the Leisure Centre, for details tel. 00447784487508.

Singing Lessons will take place from Sept. for all ages, boys & girls catered for, contact Marie 087 2962646.

Buncrana Go Active A.G.M. will take place on Mon. 13th Sept. at 8pm. More details later. New members welcome.

11th Donegal, Buncrana, Scout Group Registration for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will take place on Wed. 8th Sept. in Scoil Iosagain hall from 7pm to 8.15 pm, the registration fee for the year is €50. Please note that existing members of all sections must also re-register. New members welcome, but places limited in all age groups. Further info. from Alison Clarke on 0877421471 or 9363839.

Good Morning Service do you know of an older person living alone who would benefit from a phone call? We also need volunteers. More details tel. Frances or Joan 9321598.

Charity Shop in Finishing Touch raised €1228 for special needs. Thanks for donations and to anyone who helped in any way.

Buncrana Parish Draw: Week 23 – 22nd August: 1st Prize €500:Kathleen McLaughlin, 5 Ard Crana, promoter: €30 Kathleen McLaughlin; 2nd prize €300:Gerry Doherty, Lisowen Ave, promoter: €20 Mena & Marie and 3rd Prize €150:Joe Doherty, Rockfield Tce, promoter: €20 Marjorie Doherty.

Cockhill National School will re-open on Tues. 31st August.

Illies National School will re-open Wed. 1st Sept.

Desertegney Community Playgroup will re-open Wed. 1st Sept. 9.15-12.15.

Foyle Hospice Coffee Morning 2010 if you wish to join in or help in any way please contact Rachel, 048 71359888.

Loreto House, Linsfort presents fundraising Harvest Glory Floral Art demonstration. Given by Carmel Burns, in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Fri. 8th Oct. at 7.30pm. For further details tel. 074 9362204.

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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