Lagan Harps Fc

Our men’s team bowed out of the FAI Junior cup when they lost 4-0 to Cappry Rovers. Paul Rodger’s was our outstanding player on the day.

This Sunday we face another tough encounter when we play Kerrykeel ’71 club at 2.00 in Orchard Pk. Our u/14′s played out a high scoring 5-5 draw with Mulroy Academy.

Ryan O’Donnell scored 4(Shaun must be coaching him between races) and Shane Bonner got the other.

Our u/12′s lost 5-0 to a very strong Bonagee Utd side. Despite the loss Tiernan Brown, Wheeler and Ryan Moore did well.

Both teams will be in action again this week.

In our weekly lotto the numbers drawn were 3,7,20 and 24. Thomas Hamlyn was the winner for a 2nd week in a row, He had 3 numbers and won E50. Next weeks jackpot is E4575.00.

Ballyliffin Golf News

Sat 14 Sep 2013

1. James Carr (19) 39 pts

2. David McLaughlin (13) 37 pts.

Gross: John D O’Kane (6) 30 pts.

3. Cecil Doherty (8) 36 pts. CSS 75

Fri 6 Sep 2013 Scramble

1. B Kelly, N Grant, M McGonigle, R McLarnon (23.9).

2. E O’Donnell, J O’Donnell, S O’Donnell, P Logue (24.2).

3. C Doherty, D Kemmy, A McLaughlin (24.8)

Ladies Section

Tuesday 10 Sep 2013 Ladies 18 Hole Confined

1. Ann McLaughlin 70 nett.

2. Jackie Doherty 71 nett.

3. Margaret Doherty (o) 72 nett.

B/9. Marian McEleney 35 ½ nett.

Every Friday Evening from 5 pm. – Members Scramble – all members welcome.

Sat 21 Sep 2013 Breast Cancer Open on The Old Links.

Sun 22 Sep 2013 Confined on Glashedy.

W/T/F 2,3 & 4 Oct 2013 Great North Links Challenge. (call 0749376119).

Sat 9 Nov 2013 Ladies v Gents

FIXTURES

Friday 20th – Minor boys vs Urris (8pm) – CARNDONAGH

Saturday 21st – U16 boys vs Falcarragh Championship – HOME (pitch details later)

LOTTO

The winning Lotto numbers for Monday 2nd September were 4, 5, 9, and 24. There was no jackpot winner this week and the runner-up prize of €50 went to Marie McColgan. Next week’s jackpot will be €4,300. Thank you for your continued support.

MOVILLE GAA MERCHANDISE

Please check out the club Facebook page and website for all the latest Moville GAA O’Neills merchandise. All items are currently in stock. Please see Bridget Harkin if you would like to purchase any items. Perfect presents as stocking fillers in the run up to Christmas.

UNDER 14 GIRLS BECOME COUNTY CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to the U14 girls who defeated St.Eunan’s in a thrilling match last Sunday. The winning margin was only 2 points and the girls took the lead with their last score of the game.  Every one of the girls played their hearts out and even with their backs against the wall, they never gave up. On behalf of Aoife O’Hare, Kathy McLaughlin, Jenny Craig and myself (Lynn McGuinness – coach) I would like to thank the girls for all their hard work throughout the summer. Thank you to Davy McLaughlin (club chairman) for organising our home pitches and thanks to the clubs who allowed us to use their facilities while Carrick Field was closed for redevelopment. Thanks also to all the supporters who travelled to the match; your support was fantastic.

MINOR LADIES PROGRESS TO COUNTY SEMI FINAL

Moville 3-08 — St Eunan’s 2-07. Moville progressed to the county semi final after a hard earned but thoroughly deserved win over old rivals, St Eunans in Letterkenny last Friday night. With the scores level at half time at 1-05 apiece it was all to play for in the second half.  St Eunan’s started brighter and led early in the second half by four points at one stage but Moville finished the stronger to win by four.  Moville used all five substitutes tonight and they were all required in what was a great all round squad performance. It would impossible to single out any individual performance such was the all round performance of the team, but goalkeeper Chloe Moir deserves a mention for her wonder save to keep Moville in the game at a time when Eunan’s were ahead by 3. In fact it proved the turning point in the game as it lifted the Moville team who pushed on from that point to win. Their opponents in the semi final will not be known for a few weeks yet.

SENIOR MEN CONTINUE THEIR FINE RUN OF VICTORIES

In trying weather conditions the Moville senior men team defeated Robert Emmet’s in Castlefin by a score of 0-08 to 0-05. Robert Farren’s men have now won their last nine league games and will hope to continue this momentum with a genuine push for promotion from Division 4 in the remaining games. The next game has not been fixed yet and details will be available on the club’s Facebook page.

UNDERAGE TRAINING

Underage training will resume this Saturday with new times due to pitch development. Gaga for GAA and U6’s will run from 10-11am and U8 and U10 will run from 11-12. Any new players, parents or coaches are more than welcome to get involved. U6 player of week was Freya Harkin; U8 player of week Daithi Peto and U10 was Ronan Farren – well done to all.

MISCELLANEOUS CLUB NOTES

Carrick Field will be closed for the remainder of the season while the new pitch is being prepared; managers are asked to book the astro pitch through Mary Mc Dermott. Photos of the pitch development are available on the club’s Facebook page and website.

If anyone has any information or photographs that they would like included in the notes, the club website (www.movillegaa.ie) or the club Facebook page feel free to e-mail it to Ryan Monagle at the following e-mail address: pro.moville.donegal@gaa.ie.

There has been widespread joy and relief across the county since Saturday when it was confirmed that Jim McGuinness was staying on as Donegal manager with fans taking to Facebook and Twitter to express their joy at McGuinness’s decision to stay. 

Jim McGuinness is staying on to win matches in 2014.

There had been speculation on-going for weeks as to whether or not McGuinness would stay on in charge of the Donegal senior football team, but it was confirmed on Saturday by county chairman Sean Dunnion that McGuinness would be manger for the 2014 campaign.

Fans across the county drew a huge sigh of relief with the news on Saturday with many predicting it won’t be long before Donegal are reaching the dizzy heights of 2012 again.

Fans posted several messages of support on Facebook, “Absolutely buzzing Jimmy is staying on. His commitment to Donegal is unreal, many people would have been happy with their lot and just walked away with all he’s achieved already, but not McGuinness he won’t leave Donegal until Sam is back in the hills.

One wrote: ” Great news, absolutely great news, the great man from Glenties is staying on and is going to take us back to the promised land! Last year was just a mere blip we weren’t operating at 100% and we still nearly won another Ulster title, the boys will be fresh for another assault on Sam in 2014. #Buzzing

Another wrote: ” So Jimmy will be back winning matches in 2014 then so!! Great news he has the backing of the county board and the clubs, and with the championship suspended he can now properly prepare his team to win another All-Ireland. I have a feeling next year will be another great year for Donegal GAA. #TirchonaillABU

McGuinness’s main bone of contention was with the club championship fixtures, he pointed out that Donegal players were involved in either club or county championship for 9 out of the 11 weekends before there All-Ireland quarter-final against Mayo.

With the news now confirmed McGuinness will be already making preparations for the 2014 season as he looks to re-capture the Anglo Celt and the Sam Maguire.

Tir Chonaill ABU!!

LOTTO

Ba iad 2, 7, 14 agus 17 na huimhireacha lotto a tarraingeadh ag deireadh na seachtaine seachtaine agus nior baineadh póta óir an lotto. Beidh €1,300 sa phóta óir don seachtain seo. Bhain na daoine seo leanas €20 an ceann Rose Boyle Acres, Hugh Mcgee Meenmore, Naul McCole Burtonport, Tony & Kathleen Boyle Keadue agus Dr. B.D. Bonar Meenmore.

Bhain Rita Cowley as Sheskinarone (€150), Carmel Keeney as Na Glentai, Ann Harley as Arlands, Mary McGill as Fintown agus Brid Mullaney as Gortahork €100 ag an Bhingo.

SENIORS

The seniors beaten in the league by Termon at home on a score line of an Clochan Liath 1-09 Termon 1-11. Best for Dungloe were the Scally brothers, Darren Curran and Conor Greene. The reserves won their match on a score line of 4-14 to 2-8 where the Neely brothers, Ryan Rodgers and Christopher McGlynn scoring 2-4 were best.

CLUB 200

Could all existing Club 200 members let their respective cardholders know if they wish to continue for another series? The club would also welcome new members to our 200 club, please contact Tony Boyle at 086-3871216 for details. Again thanks for your support & generosity.

UNDER 8′s

The under 8’s competed in a Southern board blitz run by Ardara and a great day it was with the weather and all the games the boys and girls played. Great credit to Ardara on a well-run event that had 9 clubs and a total of 15 teams to cater for.

A big thank you to the parents who travelled with the kids, we will continue training at the Astro turf until the end of September weather-dependant of course, €2 per child and starting at 10.30am sharp.

UNDER 16′s

The under 16’s will play Ardara again this Monday in yet another replay. There has been little between the teams so far and tonight they play in the replayed semi-final of the league in Glenties this evening at 6.15pm.

UNDER 13′s

The U13s had a good victory over Kilcar at home on Saturday, in what was a great team performance the Dungloe lads won on a score line of 2-08 to 1-03. They now play Naomh Mhuire away on Wednesday.

A woman was left terrified when a man attacked her home with a hammer in Letterkenny.

House was attacked with hammer.

The incident happened in the Manor View area of Long Lane at the weekend.

The man, believed to be an Irish national, called to the house demanding to speak to a Polish man.

The man had been banging on a number of doors in the area looking for a named man.

When a woman answered the door, she was met by an angry man waving a hammer.

The man lashed out and broke a window with the hammer.

The woman explained that the man had the wrong house and he left.

It is believed the man then got a taxi back down the town.

Gardai were called to the scene and interview a number of frightened tenants.

They are keen to speak to any taxi-driver who may have given the man a lift.

The attack happened between midnight and 1am in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A draft report reviewing Wind Energy Guidelines is expected before the end of the year, Cllr. Terence Slowey has revealed.

The Department of the Environment said that the previous guidelines from 2006 are outdated because of evolutionary issues.

The issue of windfarms has divided communities across Donegal.

Cllr. Slowey told members of the Planning and Economic Development Strategic Policy Committee during the week that the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) will also produce a report on wind turbines. The report will specify three areas: noise, proximity and shadow flicker.

The Director of Planning for Donegal County Council said that the council is carrying out a Landscape Character Assessment, a Seascape Assessment and a Historical Landscape Assessment of the County.

Cllr. Slowey said that the Wind Energy Guidelines report and the Planning Assessments will be considered by the 29 elected members under their review of the Wind Energy County Development Plan.

Severe winds continue to bash the county today as Met Eireann issue a weather warning.

Gusts of speeds up to 100km/h are expected to sweep through Donegal, Connacht, Cavan and Monaghan.

Met Eireann has issued a Yellow Weather Warning – which means that those exposed to the elements in coastal and high areas could be at risk.

The strong gusty winds and heavy showers are due to ease off by this evening. Temperatures will stay at a cool 12 degrees Celsius.

Even more rain is forecast for the county tomorrow morning, but they will clear by the afternoon. Temperatures will rise slightly to between 12 and 14 degrees Celcius.

AIRTRICITY WALK.

The annual Airtricity walk around the windmills will take place on 28th Sept. This is a massive fundraiser for the Minor Board. We would ask all parents to consider walking for us on the day. The more walkers we have, the more money we get from Airtricity. Any child raising €60 sponsorship will receive a new Mac Cumhaills tracksuit top.

CHAMPIONSHIP FOOTBALL.

Our Seniors took to the pitch in Convoy on Saturday night in the eagerly awaited Championship quarter final. Killybegs opened the scoring in the first min but Mac Cumhaills soon settled down. Brian Lafferty scored a point after some good link up play with Benny Mc Laughlin, and this was followed by a goal by Mickey Lynch. Killybegs replied with a point of their own but this was followed by another point from young Lynch. Killybegs hit a purple patch in the last ten mins of the first half, scoring three frees to Mac Cumhaills one, a well taken 45 by Steven O Reilly. Killybegs scored a devastating goal on the stroke of halftime, leaving Mac Cumhaills four down at the break. The lads upped their game in the second half, with points from Marty O Reilly and Benny Mc Laughlin. Mac Cumhaills plled on the pressure and and scored their second goal, Benny McLaughlin finding the back of the net. Killybegs rallied again and this resulted in another goal for them. The last few mins were hectic as Mac Cumhaills threw everything they had but the lads couldn’t get the goal they needed.

Final score Sean mac Cumhaills 2-07 Killybegs 2-11.

Scorers for Mac Cumhaills: Steven O Reilly 0-01(45), Michael Lynch 1-01, Marty O Reilly 0-02, Benny McLaughlin 1-01, Brian Lafferty 0-02,

Hard luck to Brendan, Gary and all the lads. Best wishes to Michael Lynch who sustained a knee injury during the game.

SENIOR HURLING SHIELD FINAL.

Congratulations to the the Senior hurlers who beat St Eunans in the shield final on Sunday with a scoreline of 1-13 to 1-09

UNDER 12 HURLING

Our U-12 hurlers had a great win away to Setanta Last night. The large crowd in attendance was treated to a fantastic display of hurling. The poor conditions did little to affect the MacCumhaills boys, as they scored some fine goals and long range points. A great performance by all the players, winning comfortably with a margin of 5.7 to 2.2. We now play Carndonagh in our divisional league final on Thursday next (19th) in MacCumhaill Park. Come out and support this hard working team.

UNDER 16 HURLING

Our U-16 hurlers won their Championship Semi-Final against local rivals Setanta in Mac Cumhaill Park last night. Although a comfortable win for the home side, this was a match played in real championship style with both sets of supporters shouting their team on till the end. The determination of the Mac Cumhaills players to win was evident in their attitude, hard work and no little skill. In a fine overall team performance a few players stood out, including Karl Dunnion, Jamie DeWard and goal keeper Oisin Gallen. Among the many fine scores, Arron Mc Auley, playing at full forward got on the end of a fast ball from the Mac Cumhaills mid field, turned and beat his man before driving the sliotar to the top corner of the net. With Setanta now throwing everything forward in an attempt to put a better look on the scoreboard, the Mac Cumhaills Mid field and defense stood strong to repel a number of strong attacks. The final whistle brought with it an end scoreline of Mac Cumhaills 7.16 Setanta 2.1 and a well deserved victory for the home side. Mac Cumhaills are now through to the Championship Final to be played next week.

UNDER 13 FOOTBALL.

The A team took on Termon in Mac Cumhaill Park on Sunday morning. Conditions weren’t the best with a very strong breeze blowing. Termon scored first with a point from play and it took mac Cumhaills nearly 17 mins to register their first score. But once they settled down their were always in control of the match. Three points up at half time. The second half continued in the same vein with Oisin Gallen scoring a fine goal. A good win for the lads who remain unbeaten in the league. Ft Sean mac Cumhaills 1-09 Termon 1-02

The B team took on table toppers Downings on Friday evening at home. There was very little between the teams, apart from Downings managed to convert their chances. It was a solid display from the lads and the final scoreline doesn’t do them justice for their effort and endeavour. Ft Sean mac Cumhaills 1-02 Downings 5-10.

ALL IRELAND TICKETS.

The draw for All Ireland tickets will take place in the club this Thursday night at 9.00pm. Anyone wishing to enter their name into the draw can give it to Eugene Gallagher, Mickey Mc Mahon and Alan Martin

CLUBHOUSE BAR

The Clubhouse bar is now taking bookings for parties. For all your special occasions, christenings, birthdays, functions. Contact Simon at 085 1503092 for more information

FIXTURES

Under 13 Football. The A team V Letterkenny Gaels. Venue and Date TBC

B team away to Robert Emmets. Sun 22 Sept.

Under 12 Hurling Divisional League Final. Thur V Cardonagh Mac Cumhaill Park.

Under 16 Hurling Final. Thur. Carndonagh V Mac Cumhaills. Venue to be confirmed.

We will update Facebook and the website if we get any changes to fixtures.

IRISH DANCING CLASSES

Irish dance classes every Wed in Gaa centre 6 to 7 pm and 7 to 8 pm also Saturdays 4 to 5 pm and 5 to 6 pm qualified tutor reg with coimision le rinci gaelacha.

Adult keep fit non competitive Irish Dance Lessons will begin shortly. For further information contact Lorraine on 087 1261349

3G ASTRO TURF PITCH

State of the art 3G Astro pitch is available. Please contact Terry O Reilly(0866095347) for times etc

BINGO

The Bingo will take place in The Villa Rose Hotel this week. The Snowball Jackpot is a massive €6,700

MAC CUMHAILLS LOTTO

There were no winners of this weeks lotto.

The numbers drawn were 6, 9, 11 and 29. There was 2 match 3 winners. Tina Diver and martin Mc Donagh receive €75 each.

Next weeks jackpot is €6,600.

John Lillis’s team selling next week.

FOR SALE

We have club bags for sale. €15. Ideal for school bags. We also stock Mac Cumhaills shorts, socks, hurls and water bottles. Contact Alan Martin 0861723899

SIGNS.

Anyone wishing to take a sign in a prime location on a gable wall, please contact Alan Or Peter.

MAC CUMHAILL’S BINGO

Mac Cumhaill’s Weekly Bingo is in the Villa Rose this week.

Fr. Jack Hacket embarking on a career in retail at Supervalu

Customers in a Donegal supermarket have noticed a certain clergyman has appeared on the store’s Manager Board.

Supervalu Dungloe has added an unorthodox Off-Licence Manager to the team, one with a lifetime fondness for the sauce.

There could be no greater expert in alcohol than Father Jack Hacket, of Father Ted fame.

Let’s hope the boozy boss doesn’t get the keys to the whiskey cabinet!

The grand opening of the Donegal Sporting Heroes Exhibition and Ulster Sports Museum took place at the Donegal County Museum on Friday last.

The two exhibitions celebrate sporting heroes from Donegal and Ulster. Visitors can see sporting memorabilia, photographs and information boards charting the rise of legendary sports stars.

The exhibitions cover a wide range of sporting fields: from All Ireland GAA winners to World Champion Tug of War teams.

It is hoped that the displays will inspire a new generation of sporting heroes.

Brendan Hone, Anne Marie Ward, Maire Kelly, Brian Anderson, Paddy Doherty and Frankie Doherty at the opening

Corner Exhibition Case

Danny Mc Daid, Toni Kelly and Myles Sweeney

Josie Murray , Myles Duggan and Eamonn Coyle

Mayor Ian Mc Garvey with World Champion Tug Of War Team from Clonmany and Eamonn Coyle , former Super Heavyweight Boxer

Tea , Coffee or Football Special!

Myles Sweeney ,Anne Marie Ward and Brendan Boyce with his Participants medal for 2012 London Olympics.

Michael Crossan from Donegal Community Games and guests at opening

A public meeting is to be held in the Clanree Hotel in Letterkenny at 8pm on Monday, 23rd September to discuss the expected increase in class sizes in the upcoming budget.

Many Donegal classrooms are overcrowded

The patron bodies and leadership groups involved in Irish primary education have come together to form the National Alliance for Primary Education (NAPE).

The Alliance has launched a pre-budget campaign asking Government to make primary education a priority, adding that any cuts to primary education are short-sighted, represent bad value for money and will adversely affect Irish society in the longer term.

In addition to lobbying politicians and launching a postcard campaign, the group is holding a series of public meetings around the country including the one in Letterkenny.

Representatives from school management, the Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO) and parents will address the public at the meeting in the Clanree Hotel.

There will also be an opportunity for contributions from the floor. Politicians, parents, management, teachers and anyone with an interest in primary education are urged to attend.

Donegal cyclist Philip Deignan has suffered a horrific crash breaking his collarbone during a time trial at the Tour of Britain.

Deignan – broke his collarbone in crash

The Unitedhealthcare team confirmed the Letterkenny man was rushed to hospital and an x-ray confirmed his injury.

The news is a huge blow for Team Ireland, who he was due to ride for at the World Road Race Championships in Florence on Sunday week.

A spokesman for his team said “Earlier today, Tuesday, September 17th, team member Philip Deignan suffered a crash with 4km to go in the time trial at the 2013 Tour of Britain.”

“Phil went over the handle bars and was transported to the hospital to receive treatment for his injuries. The doctor at the hospital confirmed that X-rays taken revealed Phil suffered a fractured collarbone.”

“He will be examined tomorrow morning, Wednesday, September 18, at a hospital near Manchester, and is scheduled for surgery on Thursday morning, September 19.”

“Please wish Phil a speedy recovery and the best as he heals from his injury. We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.”

Things were going so well for Deignan who signed up for the highly-rated Team Sky for next season.

He has had a superb 2013 season that saw him claim the overall victory at the Tour of Gila, second overall at the Tour of Beauce and top ten overall finishes at the Tours of Utah and California.

BREAKING NEWS: THE Donegal County Board has issued a statement on the departure of Rory Gallagher (right) and two other senior members of the support team around county manager Jim McGuinness.

It said Jim McGuinness informed the Board of his plans to change his backroom team.

“CLG Dhún na nGall were informed by Senior Football Team Manager, Jim McGuinness of his intention to make changes in his management & support team,” says the statement.

“He subsequently confirmed that Rory Gallagher and Maxi Curran will not be involved in the Donegal management team for the 2014 season. Francie Friel, who was involved in the backroom team, will also not be involved in 2014.”

The statement adds: “CLG Dhún na nGall wish to acknowledge the immense contribution made by Rory, Maxi & Francie to our success over recent years, and wish them well in the future.”

Freshers Week at Letterkenny Institute of Technology begins next Monday 23 September, 2013 until Friday 28 September with a host of on-campus and off-campus activities planned during this week.

The main focus of this year’s Freshers Week is charity and giving back.

The Student Union have selected the St Vincent de Paul Society as their charity to support this Freshers week.

It is hoped that the Student Union wristband campaign will raise €3,000 for the local St Vincent de Paul Society. The wristband campaign will see students avail of an array of discounts throughout Letterkenny shops and clubs.

From ‘Joe the Butchers’ to ‘Domino’s pizza’ and free entry into three local nightclubs, this campaign will see students availing of reduced and discounted prices, for products and services in the Letterkenny area.

Student Union President, Brian McElwaine has said that the driving force behind this initiative is to say thank you to the St Vincent de Paul Society for the help provided by the charity to struggling students last year.

He added that, as a result of SUSI grant delays, many LYIT students faced unnecessary hardship and the situation would have been much worse had it not been for the intervention of the St Vincent de Paul Society . This campaign is about Letterkenny IT Student Union giving back to the local charity.

Students interested in purchasing a wristband can do so by contacting the Student Union office, but with a limited supply of 300 wristbands, you’ll have to be fast to get yours! Wristbands are available at a cost of €10 each.

Strong is the new sexy in fitness trends nowadays but as well as looking hot, there are huge health benefits for women.

Weight training is widely regarded as an essential component of a healthy lifestyle and many studies have debunked the myth that a woman will bulk up if she lifts anything stronger than a pink-foamed dumbbell.

US First Lady Michelle Obama has said that lifting weights is an integral part of her training.

Actresses Cameron Diaz and Jessica Biel also ensure strength training is part of their lifestyle.

From the mid-30s, women begin to lose 5 to 10 percent of muscle strength each decade. A resistance training routine will raise metabolism by 20 percent for several hours post-workout.

This means long after you’ve finished training, whether you’re reading a newspaper, watching tv, you will still be burning fat.

You don’t have to abandon your aerobic exercises, just include weight-bearing training at least twice a week for 15-20 minutes.

The general health benefits of resistance exercises for women include helping to prevent osteoporosis by strengthening bones and stabilising joints.

Other benefits of making strength training a part of your life are that it helps to reduce other age-related conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and arthritis

Reasons to do strength training:

1.Build stronger bones.

2.Increase strength.

3. You’ll gain muscle and lose fat.

4. Your blood pressure could drop.

5. Burn calories even when you’ve finished your workout.

6. You’ll be a stronger woman.

Bishop Philip Boyce launched the ‘Raphoe Faith Gathering’ on Monday night in the Pastoral Centre as ‘An opportunity to come together, to celebrate, explore, experience, find and share.’

By Caoimhe Ní Chathail

The event will take place in Loreto Secondary School, Letterkenny over the weekend of the 19th and 20th of October.

Described as a celebration of faith, keynote speakers include Archbishop Charles J Brown; Papal Nuncio, Colette Furlong and John Mc Areavey who will present the Pope John Paul II Awards after the 7:30 vigil mass in the Cathedral.

A total of 96 students will receive the award which over the past three years has seen over 180 students completing 5500 hours of volunteering in both their parishes and communities in the Raphoe diocese.

With each day beginning at 10 and finishing up at 6, there is a wide variety of workshops to attend. Covering an array of faith-based subjects, the workshops vary from ‘Preparing for Baptism’ with Gerry and Geraldine Burke on the Saturday, ‘Growing in Faith’ with Fr. Michael Duignan on the Sunday and ‘The God of Everyday Life’ with Sr. Rosemary Gallagher IBVM on both the Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday’s programme will also include a ‘Youth Space with Elation Ministries’ between 2 and 6pm for those between the ages of 15 and 25, which will cost €5.

Greatly inspired by the success of last year’s Eucharistic Congress, a Prayer Space and Wall of Intentions, an Exhibition Space, Gathering Space and Café Space will be provided.

The cost to attend is €10 per day. The contact details for any queries or bookings are listed below. Address : Raphoe Pastoral Centre, Monastery Avenue, Letterkenny. Tel : 074 9121853 Email : raphoefaithgathering@gmail.com Web : www.raphoediocese.ie

It’s competition time at Eclipse Cinemas Lifford and Strabane and in conjunction with Donegal Daily their giving the public a chance to win a Family ticket.

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning this fantastic prize is to like their Facebook page and answer the following question and send the answer to info@eclipsecinemas.com

QUESTION: What film is new to Kids Club this week (Answer could well be on our Facebook page see link below)

https://www.facebook.com/eclipsecinemas.liffordstrabane?ref=hl

Good luck.

They were due to light up the lives of students attending the LYIT in Letterkenny.

The LYIT campus

But new traffic lights planned to come into operation last Friday have suffered a few teething problems.

The lights were due to compliment a new car park opposite the college campus on the Port Road.

But it would appear that there have been difficulties getting the green, amber and red lights working in order.

A spokesperson for Donegal County Council told Donegal Daily ”There was a technical issue with the sequencing of the lights and this is currently being addressed. The lights have been turned off again as a safety precaution.”

The lights have since been covered up with bright orange jackets – ready once again to be unveiled to the waiting students.

THEY are Donegal’s most important and ancient oak woods, and now the forest at Ballyarr is getting a makeover.

The woodlands near Ramelton are specially protected under national and European laws.

But visitors to the 30-hectare site have often been put off by the deep muddy paths around the forest.

Now however the National Parks and Wildlife Service are laying new paths and carrying out new conservation work there.

The move has been welcomed by local TD Joe McHugh who had lobbied for the upgrade.

“Ballyarr Wood is not just important from a conservation point of view in Donegal but is recognised nationally as one of the country’s finest oak woods,” said Deputy McHugh.

“I know it means a great deal to people in the area who use it often and I’m delighted this work is now underway to make it more accessible.”