Energy Saving Devices
Action Inishowen |
The Care of the Aged
groups in each Parish throughout Inishowen is distributing
a limited supply of Lagging Jackets and Low Energy Light Bulbs
that they received from Action Inishowen to clients in their
area. Please contact your local Care of the Aged Group if
you or someone you know would benefit from these Energy Saving
Devices. |
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| Hospice Volunteers |
The Donegal Hospice
are currently looking for new members to join the organisation
locally. If you would like to find out more you can call the
Donegal Hospice (Letterkenny) on 9177256. |
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July 2008
Carnival Workshops |
Inishowen Carnival
Summer Workshops in Carndonagh: Carnival Kids Summer Scheme
for age 5 - 12: Tuesday 1st to Friday 4th July and Monday
14th to Friday 18th July: 10am - 2pm daily. Week 1: €75
Week 2: €85 includes Music, Dance & Performance,
Circus Skills, Costume Making and Carnival Art. New Summer
Camp for age 12+: Monday 7th to Friday 11th July, 12 noon
- 2pm, €60 for the week including circus Skills, Carnival
Art, Percussion. Places limited so booking essential: For
more information contact Kevin at 9373375, email info@inishowencarnival.com
Visit www.inishowencarnival.com. |
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July 2008
Summer Programmes
for children |
Summer programmes with
the Moville and District Family Resource Centre. Arts and
crafts for 4 to 10 year olds. Monday 7th July to Friday 11th
July from 10am to 12pm. Drama project for teenagers 13 years
+. Monday 14th July to Wednesday 30th July 10.30am to 3.30pm
facilitated by Kieran Quinn from the Balor Theatre. Music
and Movement for 4 to 10 year olds, Monday 28th July to Friday
1st August 10am to 12pm. Places are limited. Please book early
by telephoning Mary or Rosaleen on 9385548. |
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10th July - 30th
August 2008
Exhibition |
The celebrated works of the late architect Liam McCormick
are to be featured in a new exhibition, which will take
place from 10th July to 30th August in the Foyer Gallery
of the Regional Culture Centre in Letterkenny as part of
the Errigal Arts Festival.
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20th July - September
2008
Cairn Theatre Group |
The Cairn Theatre Group
presents their new musical From a Famine to a Feast on Sunday
20th July at 8.30pm and then every Tuesday evening at 8.30pm
until the end of September. Enquiries Tel: 074 9381104. |
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21st July 2008
Moville Celtic |
Moville Celtic U10
fun session will end on Monday 21st July. Any child wanting
to play in the U10 blitz must attend this session to arrange
training. Reserve and first team have resumed training. All
welcome. Contact 0860570009. |
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21st July 2008
GAA Camp |
The GAA Summer Camp
takes place in Malin from Monday 21st to Friday 25th July
for children aged 7 - 13. Application forms are available
at present from Maria McLaughlin on 087 7763679. A bus will
run to and from the GAA centre throughout the week. The cost
is €65 per child, €50 for any additional children
in a family, while the bus is €5 for the week. |
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23rd to 30th July
2008
Anniversary Pilgrimage |
Lourdes 150th Anniversary
Pilgrimage takes place from 23rd to 30th July 2008. For details
phone 9382057 or 00447732468511. |
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24th July 2008
Samaritans 24:7 Campaign |
Samaritans is holding
its 24:7 campaign on the 24th July for the third year running
to raise awareness of the round-the-clock support that the
charity's volunteers offer to anyone in emotional distress
and to raise funds. To continue to provide 24 hour emotional
support Samaritans needs funds and the charity's volunteers
are working hard to raise money for this year's 23:7 through
a variety of events. The Derry Branch of Samaritans will be
holding collections outside local shopping centres and by
hosting a barbeque in the evening in St.Columb's Park House.
The event is on from 7pm - 10pm and there will be music provided
by Nashville singer Justin Black. The Mayor Gerard Diver will
also be attending the barbeque to lend his support. Tickets
to the event are £5 and everyone is welcome to come
along. However as numbers are limited anyone who would like
to go is asked to contact the branch before the event. Furthermore,
for anyone who is unable to attend the barbeque but would
like to organise an event in support of Samaritans that would
be greatly appreciated. The Derry branch of Samaritans is
in 16 Clarendon Street and the telephone number is 04871 265511.
Anyone who is in emotional distress or despair can call into
the centre between 10am and 10pm every day, ring the number
above or email the organisition on jo@samaritans.org |
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24th July 2008
Day Trip |
Serenity House is organising
a day trip to Sligo on 24th July with a boat trip on the Rose
of Innisfree on one of Ireland's most beautiful lakes, Lough
Gill. Tel: 074 9382945. |
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24th July 2008
Texas Hold 'EM
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NL Texas Hold'em will
take place in Caiseal Mara Hotel, Moville, Thursday 24th July,
in aid of Greencastle and Moville Festival. Entry €50,
two no rebuys at €25, one top up at €30. Bonus of
1000 chips awarded if registered before 8.30pm. |
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24th - 27th July
2008
Knock Summer Youth festival |
Knock Summer Youth
Festival (28-35) runs from 24th - 27th July Contact 0949288100/0876927850
or
www.knock-shrine.ie/youthministry |
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25th July 2008
Summer Youth Conference |
Summer Youth Conference:
Finding new Life in Christ: "Come and See" takes
place on Friday 25th July in Celtic Peace Garden (near White
Oaks) from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. |
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26th July 2008
Presentation Dance |
Carrowmenagh Football
Club annual Presentation Dance will be held on Saturday 26th
July in Caiseal Mara Hotel Moville. Tickets €25 each.
For more information contact Catherine Tel: 074 9381150. |
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27th July 2008
Blessing of the Graves |
The blessing of the
graves will take place in Drung at 3pm on Sunday 27th July. |
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27th July 2008
Reunion |
White Oaks Cente First
Reunion for ex-residents and friends on Sunday 27th July beginning
at 2.30pm. The mediations will be lead by the Brothers of
the Incarnate Word. Please phone 0749384400 to book for catering
purposes. |
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30th July - 4th
August 2008
Moville Summer Festival |
Events will be displayed
as they come in. www.foylefestival.com |
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1st August 2008
Skydive record attempt |
A Malin Head man is
searching for daredevil types to help him break an Irish record.
Skydiver Karl Carey needs 100 people to jump out of a plane
with him on Friday 1st August. The record-breaking charity
attempt is part of the annual Irish Skydiving Festival. The
day will benefit charities all over Ireland and raise thousands
of euro for their great causes. If you are brave enough to
take Karl up on his charity challenge register by visiting
www.skydive4charity.ie
or call 1890 804100. |
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1st August 2008
School Reunion |
Gleneely School reunion
dinner on Friday 1st August with music by the Country Boys.
Tickets are on sale priced €25 each and are in local
shops or available from committee members - Mary McDaid, Kathleen
McCallion, Paddy McLaughlin, Joe Kearney, Hubert McLaughlin
and Nial McDaid. If anyone has old school photos dating back
before 1990 the committee would like a copy. They can be left
with Paddy McLaughlin, Corner House, Gleneely and will be
returned to their owners after the dance. |
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2nd August 2008
Donegal First Book Fair |
A number of rare and
exceptional books will be on show and for sale at the first
ever Donegal Book Fair which takes place in Jackson's Hotel,
Ballybofey, on Saturday 2nd August. Read
our News item |
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2nd - 4th August
2008
Moville Regatta |
Moville
Regatta Programme 2008
See
photographs of last years Regatta. |
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3rd August 2008
Malin Raft Race |
The annual Malin Raft
Race will take place on Sunday 3rd August at Lagg, finishing
at the slipway. Assembly time is 4pm. Entries will be taken
on the day. All entrants must wear either a life jacket or
a buoyancy aid. Music, fun and entertainment on the Village
Green. Sunday night there will be a disco in the Malin Hotel.
Hits by Highland Radio Top DJ Martin Friel. The committee
would like to appeal for help on the day. New members always
welcome. So, if you are free to help please contact any committee
member. Please support the lifeboats. |
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3rd & 4th August
2008
Annual Art & Craft Exhibition
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Annual Art and Craft
Exhibition on Sunday 3rd & 4th August from noon to 5pm
in Serenity House. Admission free. |
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8th - 10th August
2008
Greencastle Regatta |
Races all day long.
Fun for all the family. |
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10th August 2008
Blessing of the Graves |
Blessing of the Graves
will take place on Sunday 10th August at Muff at 3pm and at
5pm in Iskaheen |
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11th to 15th August
2008
Keyboard lessons |
Free keyboard lessons
available Monday 11th August to Friday 15th August. Places
are limited, if interested contact Mary or Rosaleen at Moville
Family Resource Centre on 9385548. |
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17th August 2008
Sports Day |
Moville Annual Sports
Day will be held in the Bayfield. |
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21st - 27th Septmber
2008
Trip to Westport |
Serenity House is organising
a trip to Westport from the 21st to 27th September staying
at the Castle Court Hotel. Places are limited so book early
to avoid disappointment. Tel: 074 9382945. Email: serenityhouse@eircom.net |
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23rd - 31st August
2008
Heritage Week |
National Heritage Week
will take place from 23rd - 31st August and to suitably mark
the occasion, Fahan Council is arranging to conduct one hour
(approx) guided walking tours of the monastic village of Fahan.
Sites to be featured will include St. Mura's 6th century graveyard,
with St. Mura's grave and cross slab, pioneering Nurse Agnes
Jones' burial place; the Rectory, one time residence of Mrs.
C.F.Alexander, author of many beautiful hymns, including "All
Things Bright and Beautiful"; St. Mura's well, Fahan
House, where Agnes Jones was reared, plus many other interesting
sites and locations, especially the historic Church of Ireland
and its nearby graveyard, where 68 victims of the "Laurentic"
are buried. The walking tours are free of charge and everybody
will be welcome. See below County Donegal Historical Society. |
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4th October - 12th
October 2008
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
and Rome |
Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
and Rome flying from Knock Airport returning to Belfast International
Airport from Saturday 4th October to Sunday 12th October.
Cost £699. Contact Martina O'Neill at 048 71358519. |
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10th - 12th October
2008
Charles Macklin Autumn School |
The 19th Charles Macklin
Autumn School this year will be held 10th - 12th October.
Visit www.charlesmacklin.com
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6th March 2009
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land |
Colmcille Pilgrimages
- Pilgrimage to the Holy Land including Egypt (The Pyramids)
Greece (Athens and Corinth) Turkey (Ephesus) in the footsteps
of St. Paul. Nine days beginning 6th March 2009. What is so
special about this pilgrimage? It will take the form of a
cruise between these different ports. We have been allocated
30 places which will go very quickly. Please book as soon
as possible to avoid disappointment. Price £1,145. Phone
or text Margaret @ 07732468511 or email: paddyokane@tiscali.co.uk |
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County Donegal Historical
Society
2008 Programme of Events |
Tues 8th April
- Annual General Meeting Jackson's Hotel, Ballybofey.
Wed 14th May - Jackson's Hotel, Ballybofey. Topic "Donegal
Folklore 70 years on". There will be a smaller scale
of the original schools project undertaken by Department of
Education and Irish Folklore Commission in years 1937 -38.
Sat 24th May - Coach Trip to Dungannon. Guide Art O'Dálaigh.
Visiting the villages of Moy and Charlemont, site of Battle
of Yellow Ford, site of O'Neill's Castle & Inauguration
site at Tullyhogue. Booking 087 2261378.
Sun 1st June - Field Day Ballintra. Meeting Place:
St. Brigid's Community Centre, Ballintra. Time 3pm. Guide:
John Hamilton, Proprietor. N.B. Please wear walking shoes.
Sun 20th July - Field Day, Killybegs. Meeting Place:
The Diamond. Time 3pm. Guides: Tommy and Bernard O'Callaghan.
Area visited: St. Catherine's Well, Maritime Centre.
Sun 31st August - Field Day, Fahan. Meeting Place St.
Mura's Graveyard Fahan. Time: 3pm. Guide: Peter Gurrie of
Fahan Community Council. Area visited: Tour includes the historic
graveyard containing the 8th Century St. Mura's Cross, the
grave of Agnes Jones (nursing pioneer who worked with Florence
Nightingale) and the old Abbey ruins, graveyard where 68 victims
of the White Star Liner, Laurentic, are buried, etc.
Sat 20th September - Paddy McGill Memorial Lecture.
Venue: The Heritage Centre, Ardara. Time 8.30pm. Speaker:
Dr. Pat Wallace, Director of National Museum.
Sunday 21st September - Field Day, Dunfanaghy. Meeting
Place: Dunfanaghy Workhouse. Time 3pm. Guide: Cary Meehan.
Area visited: Dunfanaghy Workhouse and the Horn Head Megaliths.
Saturday 8th November - Emerson Memorial Talk. Venue:
Coláiste Cholmcille, Ballyshannon. Time: 8pm. Title
Ballyshannon through the ages". Speaker: Dermot Shannon,
Archaeologist, Ballyshannon.
Any of the above arrangements may vary slightly.
Early booking to Secretary for Coach Outing is essential Other
arrangements come along on the day. Further details may be
had from the Hon. Secretary, Una McGarrigle, Parkhill, Ballyshannon.
Tel: 087 2261378 or email unamcgarrigle@hotmail.com |
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An Grianán Theatre
Letterkenny
Programme of Events
July 2008
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Wed 9 to Sun 13 - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Saturday 12 - Gerry Adams
Mon 14 - Toumani Diabaté and Liam Ó’Maonlaí
Tues 15 - Donegal Chamber Orchestra presents Classical Strings
Wed 16 - David Geraghty & Band
Thursday 17 - Dónal Lunny with Mairéad Ní
Mhaonaigh (Altan), Maighread Ní Dhomnaill & Máire
Brennan (Clannad) plus special guest
Mon 21 to Sat 26 - Performing Arts Summer School
Mon 28 Jul to Sat 2 Aug - Jim Maley's Choral Academy
For details and tickets Tel: 074 91 20777 Fax: 074 91 20665
Web Site: www.angrianan.com
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Millennium Forum
Derry
Programme of Events
July 2008 |
Sat 12 - Sun 13 - Lee Evans
Fri 25 Daniel O'Donnell
Sun 27 - Thu 31 Five Fantastic Days in July
Email: boxoffice@millenniumforum.co.uk
Website: www.millenniumforum.co.uk
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