A young Dungloe man who has started a new life in Australia has been fined €250 for using threatening and abusive language outside a Letterkenny Hotel.

Robert Hanlon, 19, was spotted by Gardai arguing with a man outside Dillon’s Courtyard Hotel at 2.40am on March 15th last year.

Gardai said he was acting in an aggressive manner and he was asked to move on.

He was again asked to move on but Hanlon, of Pole Road, Meenmore, Dungloe, refused and was eventually arrested.

The accused man’s solicitor Frank Dorrian said his client was now living in Perth, Australia and was making a new life for himself.

He said he had given him detailed instructions to pass onto the court saying that he had been employed for six months and had not been in any kind of trouble since arriving in Australia.

“He acknowledges alcohol is a problem and he has apologised to Gardai,” said Mr Dorrian.

Judge Paul Kelly said he was prepared to deal with the matter by way of a fine if Hanlon lodged €250 with the court.

Donegal county councillor Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig has reacted strongly to claims from the Department of Heritage that the partial privatisation of shuttle bus services at Glenveagh National Park will result in job creation.

Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig

The Independent councillor asked if more jobs will now be available where will they be advertised so that people can apply?

“The truth is that there will be no new jobs. The introduction of a private contractor opens the door to the gradual privatisation of the entire service.

“It is a cruel deception from the Department to raise hopes of new jobs in our county. They say that there are currently two full time and four part time staff at Glenveagh operating the present bus service, but have failed to mention that there is an additional standby driver used at peak periods in the months of July and August. This driver has already been told his services are no longer required. He will be replaced by the private contractor.

“There are fears that as staff retire or leave, they will not be replaced, but that the privatised element will be expanded, a process of privatisation by stealth. This is what has effectively happened to the catering service in Glenveagh. After the bus staff, the garden staff could be next,” he claimed.

Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig said he raised the question of where the privatisation agenda was coming from.

“Was it from local management or the Department? The deceptive statement from the Department makes it clear it is coming from them. It is idealogically driven.

“Where is the cost saving in replacing a seasonal bus driver who is on the minimum wage? It can only make sense if there is a more widespread agenda to save money through wholesale privitisation. I stand over my statement of last week that this will lead to job losses.

“I remain totally opposed to this race to the bottom and offer the workforce in Glenveagh my full support.”

Glenveagh. Pic by Donegal Daily.

All roads lead to Voodoo this weekend with Donegal’s top entertainment venue sponsoring the Donegal international rally since 2006.

Once again the Voodoo venue is proud to be sponsoring 2012 winner Gary Jennings .

Once again the top venue has an action-packed weekend planned! Friday it’s WILFUL in voodoo lounge followed by DJ Kevin.

And in Voodoo Club we are sticking to our €5 door tax . Yes ONLY €5 ENTRY into Voodoo Club this Friday.

Saturday it’s project 37 in voodoo lounge followed by PK .

In Voodoo Club it’s Ronan Lennon with admission €10 while there are a small number of tables left in Voodoo Vintage.

Sunday it’s Sailor Bill in Voodoo lounge followed by DJ Kevin till 2.30.

There are also lots of great drink promotions in Voodoo Club all weekend. See our Facebook for more details.

Also don’t forget to check in with one of our 15 promotional team to avail of our amazing offers all weekend .

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Lifford Clonleigh Resource Centre notes

Basic First Aid: We are looking to run a basic first aid course held over 2 to 3 evenings. If you are interested please contact the Lifford/Clonleigh resource on 074 91 41773.

Camera Club: The Centre is looking at the possibility of setting up a camera club – if you have an interest in photography and would like to exchange idea/tips/chat with other like minded people then give us a call! 074 91 41773.

Binnion Walk: The Third Annual 4k Walk to the Mass Rock at Binnion, the Altar Lee, will take place on Sunday 29 June at 3 pm starting at Maggies Tavern, Carrickmore. It is a €5 donation to participate and funds go in aid of the Ballyduff Community Group Home, Lifford. There will be a barbeque and music after the walk at Maggies.

What courses would you like to see run at the Lifford/Clonleigh Resource Centre? If you have any ideas of courses/activities you would like to see being run in the future please contact the Lifford/Clonleigh Resource Centre on 074 91 41773.

BLOSSOMS: Blossoms charity shop is open Tuesday to Thursday from 12pm to 4pm and Friday from 10am to 1pm. We would also like you to donate any old items such as books, clothes etc. Thank you for your help and support.

Furniture Transformation using Chalk Paints: This course has started but due to popularity we are still taking names to run another course, so, if you are still interested, contact the Lifford/Clonleigh Resource Centre on 074 91 41773. Thank you.

Community Walking Group: Every Wednesday from 11am. It will consist of a warm-up, walk, followed by a cooling down session and a cuppa. These walks will be geared towards you, so we walk within your abilities. They will run for ten weeks and are free. So if you are interested contact the Lifford – Clonleigh Resource Centre on 074 91 41773. Come along and let’s go walking!

Dyslexia support classes. Did you find reading at school difficult, if so, maybe you are dyslexic? Never worry because we have a course that will start you off at the beginning with reading and writing, great tutors, work at your own pace and learn with others at the same level. Just leave your name and number by contacting the Lifford/Clonleigh Resource Centre on 074 91 41773.

Book Club: Would you be interested in joining a Book Club? If you are, just leave your name and number with James/Marie at the Lifford/Clonleigh Resource Centre by calling 074 91 41773. Thank You.

Up and coming courses at Lifford/Clonleigh Resource Centre.

• Furniture Transformation using Chalk Paints.

• Book Club.

• Child protection.

• First Aid.

• Gardening.

• Internet skills.

• Basic/Conversational Irish.

• English as a second language.

• Basic computer course.

• Photography.

• Photoshop.

• Spanish.

We are still taking names for these courses so if you are interested, please contact the Lifford/Clonleigh Resource Centre on 074 91 41773. Thank you.

DDTV: First there was ‘Donegal Is Happy’ on Oprah – now Hollywood Actor Paul Rudd has spoken of his stag trip to the county.

In another astonishing boost for tourism Rudd spoke of the bachelor party in Donegal.

“We had a week in Donegal,” says the Anchorman actor.

Letterman asked why they hadn’t gone to Las Vegas for a party for two friends who were getting married.

“First of all Ireland is the best place on earth,” says Rudd.

He said he wore his Ireland jersey on for the trip with his name on the back and he took it with him on his Donegal trip.

He said that after five pints in a pub in Killybegs he went and got the jersey (with a number 2 on the back) and went back to the pub.

“But everyone there still started teasing me,” he laughed.

And that included Seamus Coleman’s dad who told him: “There’s only one man in this town who wears No2.”

Click play to watch what happened next……

Wow!

Maria Vaduva, aged 21 from 18 Riverside Apartments and Mihaela Niculae, 36 who were working as prostitutes.

Gardai have smashed a prostitution ring in Letterkenny.

A total of six people appeared in court today charged in connection with the sex ring which was operating at three different flats at Riverside Apartments on Pearse Road.

The accused, who were in their 20s and 30s, are all from Romania.

All were charged with either managing, assisting or acting in the running of a brothel for the purpose of habitual prostitution.

It was revealed in court that Gardai had monitored the apartments at Riverside, Pearse Road for some time.

Camelia Ungurianu, aged 35, who was charged with assisting a brothel in Letterkenny.

When they raided the apartments they found a woman in a state of undress and a customer in one of the apartments.

Another of the prostitutes was hiding in a wardrobe.

Detective Sergeant Mick Carroll said all four women had taken out adverts for sexual services on the Escort Ireland website and three phones used on these adverts were seized.

He said the women had been in Ireland for a number of months working as prostitutes.

Three had been sending money home to their families while one of the women had €5, 890 in cash which came from offering her services as a prostitute for the past five months.

Andrea Mihaela Hotoleane, aged 28, who was charged with prostitution

Before the court were Andrea Mihaela Hotoleane, aged 28 from 20 Riverside Apartments, Florea Mihaela, aged 34 from 20 Riverside Apartments, Maria Vaduva, aged 21 from 18 Riverside Apartments, Mihaela Niculae, aged 36 from 18 Riverside Apartments.

All were charged with prostitution.

Representing all four women, solicitor Patsy Gallagher said they were all vulnerable ladies whose circumstances had brought them here.

He revealed that two of them had young children at home but had traveled to Ireland to make money so they could send back cash to their families.

Another one of the women was a qualified nurse but the temptation of making a large amount of money brought her to Ireland.

“The fact that €15,000 would build a lovely home back in Romania, a very poor part of the country where they come from, speaks for itself,” said Mr Gallagher.

Florea Mihaela, aged 34, who was charged with prostitution.

He added that the women were not under huge force from other people when in Ireland and were simply trying to make as much money as possible.

He revealed that with the arrival of the Donegal International Rally into Letterkenny this weekend, they were hoping to be kept very busy.

“Of course the weekend that is in it they were hoping to have a bumper weekend with the rally coming up but they are hoping to get out of town as quickly as possible.”

However, Garda Inspector Goretti Sheridan told the court that the women had been overheard at Letterkenny Garda station saying they would be “back working tonight” if they got out.

Judge Paul Kelly said he was initially unsure what to do with the women in case he did release them and they entered into prostitution again.

“Are they planning to recoup their losses over the weekend,” he asked.

He then asked solicitor Patsy Gallagher if the women were “willing to get out of Dodge?”

Mr Gallagher asked the Judge if there was a time limit on the women’s exit form the country and Judge Kelly replied “the sooner the better.”

After considering the matter for some time, he ordered that €1,200 of the seized cash be divided amongst the women to buy one-way airline tickets back to Romania.

The women held each other’s hands and wept as the Judge gave his direction.

“They are getting a very good deal,” added Judge Kelly.

Two other people, a husband and wife, also appeared before the court on charges of running or assisting in the running of a brothel.

Ionel Bojaoga, 38, and Camelia Ungurianu, aged 35 were in the apartments when they were raided by Gardai.

Detective Niall Boyle said he was objecting to bail as he believed there was a flight risk and that witnesses may be interfered with.

Judge Kelly released Ms Ungurianu on her own bond of €250 but remanded Mr Bogaoga in custody to Harristown Court on Friday next, June 27th.

Ionel Bojaoga, 38, who was charged with assisting in running a brothel.

The scene where Mr McSherry died

A CO DONEGAL woman has been sent for trial to the Circuit Court, charged with dangerous driving causing the death of surfer Alan McSherry. 

Lisa Roohan (24) from Boyannagh is also charged with giving false information to a guard.

The the book of evidence on the defendant was served on her in court today.

Ms Roohan is on continuing bail.

Mr McSherry died at Ardfarna, outside Bundoran on August 25, 2013 whilst walking home after a night out. He was 48.

Victim: Alan

Boyle-ing – the Lettermacaward men lead

DECLAN Boyle leads the Donegal International Rally after Day One.

This fantastic picture by GARY FOY captures Declan and navigator Brian out on the road.

Results for the National category

This weekend will be yet another busy one for Lifford AC senior and juvenile athletes, with athletes in action from Estonia to Santry to Tullamore.

Lifford athletes including Ann-Marie McGlynn right are in action this weekend.

Following on from her selection to the Irish Cross Country team last year, Lifford AC’s Anne Marie McGlynn’s will be in action in Estonia, representing Ireland at the European Team Championships.

McGlynn will go in the 1500m and has proved herself to now be among Ireland’s leading middle distance athletes. The Strabane athlete deservedly joins a star studded mens and womens team which includes Fionnuala Britton, Kelly Proper, Mark English and Paul Robinson. Everyone at Lifford AC wishes Anne Marie the best of luck this weekend.

On Saturday, 14 year old Brendan O’Donnell will represent Ulster at the Tailteann Games in Santry. The Inter Provincial schools competition is the official trial for selection for the Irish Schools team which will compete against England, Scotland and Wales at the Schools International in Cardiff on the 19th July.

Representing St Eunans College, Letterkenny, O’Donnell is still only a junior competing at intermediate level and has been selected for Ulster based on his recent outstanding hammer throw performances which included gold at the recent All Ireland Schools Championships.

Also on Saturday, five young athletes will make the journey to Tullamore to represent Lifford AC at the All Ireland Childrens Games. In the Under 9 Long Jump and 60m, Ballybofey’s Martin Mbuli and St Johnston lad Joshua McGlinchey will be in action while in the Under 10 boys, Lifford’s Oran Gallagher will partner Harvey Mullen in the 500m and Carrickmore’s Patrick Sweeney in the Long Jump.

These young athletes have already done themselves, their parents and club proud by qualifying for these Championships which will hopefully be the first stepping stones to representation at the All Irelands for years to come. At these young ages, the key to success is enjoyment first and foremost and if medals make their way northwards on Saturday evening, this will be an added bonus to the whole experience.

Deputy Charlie McConalogue has told the Dáil that a significant proportion of Donegal farmers will find themselves unable to participate in the new GLAS scheme as a result of the excess of red tape and rules brought in under the new programme.

Charlie McConalogue

Deputy McConalogue said in order for any one farmer to qualify for GLAS, at least half of all farmers with access to the same commonage lands will also have to join.

This is totally impractical and will mean that in reality most farms with commonage land will be unable to participate in the new scheme.

The new regulations will also prevent many farmers that have commonage rights which they no longer use from applying to join the scheme for the part of their farm which is actively worked.

“There are a total of 14,929 farms in Ireland which include commonage land. This amounts to 11% of all farms. Previous environmental schemes saw 3,610 farms participating in environmental schemes such as Reps and AEOS, that’s only 24% of the total. Based on these numbers, it looks highly unlikely that commonage farmers will be able to achieve the 50% target set to qualify for this new scheme.”

Many family farms are struggling to remain viable in the face of rising operational costs, funding cuts and falling beef and sheep prices.

The average income for a sheep farm last year was €11,160, and for cattle farms it stood at €15,595, well below the average industrial wage. Environmental schemes which require farmers to carry out environmentally friendly works in return for a payment can be crucial to keeping many farm families in business.

“It is absolutely essential that Minister Coveney listens to farmers’ genuine concerns and amends the terms of the new scheme so as to not exclude these farm families,” he added.

Bradleys: Closed

THIRTEEN people have lost their jobs following the closure of one of Buncrana’s best-known supermarkets.

Bradley’s EuroSpar in the Dunree Centre has been trading for decades – some of the staff have worked there for 30 years.

“It is just devastating,” said one member of staff.

“We can’t believe it has closed.”

Bradley’s was run by former town councillor Paul Bradley who complained recently about crippling commercial rates.

Staff numbers had been halved in recent years as he battle international supermarket chains.

DDTV: Here you go rally fans….you may see a car for a few seconds.

This is what it’s like from the inside.

Click play to watch from inside Declan Gallagher’s car at this year’s Donegal International Rally. Ryan Moore is navigating.

There were mixed fortunes for the seniors and reserves at home to Urris on Saturday.

The seniors’ winning run came to an end, but the reserves followed up their win last weekend with another good win.

A goal just before half time contributed to an interval lead for the visitors in the senior match. Naomh Colmcille reduced the deficit to a few points during the second half, but late goals for Urris confirmed their win on a full time scoreline of Naomh Colmcille 3-10 5-11 Urris.

A terrific first half display by the reserves ensured a sizable half time lead for the home team. Naomh Colmcille registered another win on a full time scoreline of Naomh Colmcille 5-16 3-10 Urris.

The U12s travelled to Glenfin on Monday night. They are scheduled to travel to Robert Emmetts this Monday (23rd).

This year’s Cul Camp runs from the 7th to the 11th of July for all children aged 6 to 13 years. Camp runs from 10 am to 3 pm. Please bring a packed lunch and dress for the weather! Tuck shop provided. All children will receive a full football kit and a bag (Donegal colours). Cost is €55 for the first child and €45 for each child thereafter. A week of fun and craic with qualified coaches. Contact Sharon on 087-9685558.

The Club are now taking Registrations for Adults, Family, Senior and underage players. Cost is €25 Adult, €50 Family, €50 senior player and €10 underage player. Particular reminder for adult non-playing members that you need to be registered to request Donegal tickets. The deadline for registration is fast approaching. Contact Mark Ferry (087 9154559) or Breda Friel (087 6393503).

The club is again registered for the Sainsbury’s Active Kids scheme so please hand in the collected vouchers so they can be sent away.

The Lucozade Sport Club Crusade promotion has now finished. Please continue to collect bottle tops in anticipation of future promotions. Thanks.

Check out the club’s new Facebook page (Naomh Colmcille CLG – Donegal) for latest updates on training, match times etc.

Training and Match Schedule.

Information here is correct at the time of compilation of the weekly notes. Check the Training Schedule section on the club website for latest updates on training for all age groups. The page will be updated regularly throughout the week. Updates also on the club’s Facebook page.

Subscription of €2 per player (up to and including minors) per week for training. Please make sure you bring your full kit (shorts, track bottoms, boots, sports top/hoodie/coat, drink). Remember a mouth guard is needed for training sessions as well as matches.

Seniors and reserves. Training on Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 pm. Away fixtures against Burt scheduled for next weekend (Sunday). See website and Facebook page for updates during the week.

U18. Northern Board Division 1 Group 2 Championship match at Mulroy Gaels scheduled for Wednesday (25th) at 7:30 pm. See Facebook for further updates during the week

U16. League match at Glenswilly scheduled for Tuesday (24th) at 7:00 pm. See Facebook and website for updates during the week.

U12. Match at Robert Emmets on Monday 23rd June. Players to be at clubhouse for 5:30 pm. Remember drink and mouth guard.

U10. Training continues Friday 27th June at 6:30 pm.

U8. Training continues Friday 27th June at 6:30 pm.

Reminder that the use of mouthguards is now compulsory for all players.

Naomh Colmcille Weekly Lotto.

This week’s results will be included in next week’s notes. The Lotto is the main regular source of fundraising for the club so if you can spare some time to help out it would be greatly appreciated. Contact Breda Friel if you’re able to help.

The Club would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support of the Lotto as it gives the club the essential means of continuing to give our local kids and adults the chance to avail of a great and healthy pastime.

The Lagan ladies team were due to resart their league campaign after the exams. They have been drawn at home to Cork side Glounthane in the quarter fianls of the WFAI Junior cup. The game is scheduled for late July.

Our u10′s and u/8′s are scheduled to take part in the Mc Donalds fun day this Saturday. In our weekly lotto the numbers drawn were 2,11,17 and 19. Four people had three numbers with John Mc Clintock drawn out and winning €50.

Congratulations and best wishes to Bryan Kelly and Emma Mc Cafferty on their wedding over the weekend.

Manor 5km.

The Manor 5km road race and fun walk takes place next Tuesday 1st July at 7.30pm. Registrations take place from 6.00 onwards. Loads of prizes and refreshments afterwards. All welcome.

Buncrana GAA Notes

Congratulations to our young clubman Darrach O’Connor who played a starring role in Sunday’s semi-final victory over Antrim in Clones. He had just finished his Leaving Cert exams this week and quickly swapped the pressure to get Leaving points to scoring them on the football field. Darrach scored 2 great points from play but capped it all with a wonderful goal that knocked the resistance out of a gallant Antrim. Next up will be either Monaghan or Armagh in Donegal’s fourth Ulster final in a row. Well done Darrach.

Donegal Minors made it a double day’s joy as they cruised past Antrim to reach their first final since 2006. Clubmen John Campbell and Caolan McGonigle played a big part in this great achievement.

Senior Training

Seniors & Minors Hurling training is on Wednesdays at 7.00pm. All players are urged to make every effort to attend.

Seniors, Reserves, U-18, & U21 Football training is on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 7.30 in the Scarvey. New players always welcome!

There was no Senior Ladies game this week. Training every Wednesday at 7.30 in the Scarvey. New members always welcome.

Club Jerseys

Elizabeth Anne is now taking orders for the new Buncrana club jersey. Keep in mind lads that they are player fit/tight fit. If you want to order one let her know the size and number on back you require, price €50. EA also has club shorts and white shorts are in stock.

Underage Reports

Feile na nGael Hurling Div 3A U14 Hurling

The Buncrana team gave a great display of themselves in this prestigious competition reaching the quarter finals against Na Magha. Both teams played an exciting game of hurling and unfortunately the Buncrana lads came off second best in the end.

Buncrana were hosts to Tommy Larkins from Galway who they played in their first game in the Scarvey. The visitors proved too strong on the day for our lads, going in at half time with a good lead, but Buncrana made a game of it in the second half and came off the pitch with heads held high.

Buncrana was the only club in Inishowen to host a team and all the travelling players and their parents were given a tremendous welcome and shown a great time by our club.

Under Age Training

U6 Football 6.30-7.30pmFriday Scarvey

U8 Football 6.30 – 7.30pm Friday Scarvey

U8 Hurling 3-4pm Saturday Scarvey

U10 Football 6.30-7.45pm Friday Scarvey

U10 Hurling 3-4pm Saturday Scarvey

U12 Football 7-8pm Monday & Friday Scarvey

U12 Hurling 3-4pm Saturday Scarvey

U14 Football 7-8.30pm Tuesday & Friday Scarvey

U14 Hurling 7-8.30pm Tuesday & Thursday Scarvey

U12/U14 Girls Football 7-8pm Mondays Scarvey

U16 Girls Football 5-6.30pm Tuesdays Scarvey

Club Lotto

There was no winner of the Jackpot this week. If there is no jackpot winner this weekend then we will draw the monthly winner of €500. The Club really appreciates all those who both sell and buy the Lotto as the funds raised go a long way to keeping the Club going.

In a new initiative we are looking for drivers to drive youths around housing estates on Saturday morning from 11-12.30. Anyone available should be at Scarvey for 10.30. Contact Club Chair Sean Clerkin on 0862388071 for more info. Lotto sellers needed, if you have an hour to spare each week contact Club Treasurer on 0860297444 for details.

Eamonn McMenamin Fundraiser

The McMenamin family wish to thank everyone who attended the Garden Tea Party in memory of Eamonn on Saturday 14th June. The family were overwhelmed by the amount pf people that turned up and by the generosity of family, friends and neighbours that helped to make it a very successful day. The total amount raised was €2,100.

Go raibh mile maith agaibh.

Club Notes: Anyone who would like to receive a copy of the weekly club notes should email Jim at buncrana.pro@gmail.com to be included on the mailing list. If you have any items which you think should be included in the club’s weekly notes, please email Jim at buncrana.pro@gmail.com by 6pm on each Sunday for consideration. To keep up to date with all the latest goings-on, please join us on www.facebook.com/buncranagaa orwww.twitter.com/buncranagaa @buncranagaa, or visit our website www.buncranagaa.com.

Tir Chonaill Gaels Club Notes

Juniors:

The junior team played two league matches over the past week and had mixed fortunes.

Last Tuesday we got taught a lesson by Moindearg and struggled throughout the game before going down by a score of 0-3 to 4-11.

Last Saturday we played Shalloe Pearse at Greenford and came out the right side of a 2-11 to 2-5 result, a lot more hard work is required if we are to make our mark this season.

Reserves:

Our reserve team keep on grinding out the results in the league after a hard earned win over a good North London Shamrock team last Saturday.

Their were good performances from Kevin Mullan, Fergus Horan, Gary Kane and Barry McDonagh. Final score TCG 3-13 NLS 2-10.

Fixtures:

Wed 25th June; Under 21 C’ship SF; TCG V Parnells, 7.30pm @ Greenford.

If successful the final will be played on Sat 28th June at Ruislip 4.30pm.

Sun 29th June, FL Div3; TCG V Garryowen, 1pm @ Greenford.

Feile Alton Festival:

This Saturday the club will send a team to take part at the Feile Alton festival in a challenge match against Donaghmore Fontenoys from Co Monaghan.

The club were kindly asked to participate at this historic occasion and we are honoured to be involved in what should be a terrific weekend.

Gabriel Donohoe RIP:

The club were greatly saddened to hear of the passing by of long serving member and supporter Gabriel Donohoe late last week at Charing Cross hospital.

A native of Teemore in County Fermanagh he had been involved with the club since the late eighties and was influential in getting club stalwart Tommy Maguire to join up.

Although his health had deteriorated over the years it did not stop him travelling to all of our club games no matter what the weather.

He was a quiet gentleman who was very dedicated to the club and Gaa in general, and would be seen most weekends in the pensioner’s dugout at Ruislip.

Tir Chonaill Gaels pass on our condolences to Gabriel’s family both in England and Ireland and we thank him for the memories he has left with us.

Funeral arrangements will be posted on the club website, twitter and Facebook when confirmed. May he rest in Peace.

Congratulations:

The club would like to pass on our best wishes to player Niall Travers and his Girlfriend Marie on the recent arrival of their baby boy.

Lottery:

Lotto results for 19/06/14 Jackpot £2,200

Numbers drawn, 1-3-10-12, no jackpot winners, £25 lucky dip winners, M Clarke, c/o Maurice Carr, JP O’Donnell, c/o TCG, Luke Kavanagh, c/o T O;Connor, Conor McCarthy, c/o TCG. This week’s jackpot stands at £2,250 with the draw taking place at the club on Thursday. Play online at www.tirchonaillgaels.com

DUNKINEELY NOTES 

WALKING GROUP – Meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am for a walk or stroll of about 30 – 40 minutes with a cup of tea afterwards if you want. All are welcome to join this group. Contact Marie Hutchinson or the Dunkineely Community Limited Office if you are interested: 074 9737678.

FAMILY BARBEQUE – Come on Wednesday 25th June at 6pm to the Robertson N.S., Ballintra to enjoy a family event to raise funds for Wayne McGrath and Emma Morrow to go to Columbia to work on a home for street children.

Live Music, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Food provided.

Just turn up: 7 euro on the gate. Family concessions.

DUNKINEELY COMMUNITY LIMITED – are hosting an “ICE-CREAM FUNDAY” in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland this Thursday 26th June at the Manse in Dunkineely! It’s guaranteed to be fun! It’s a great way to get together with your friends and family to have fun with ice-cream all while raising funds for Down Syndrome Ireland. Please come and support this great cause!

MC INTYRE’S BAR – Every Wednesday night have Traditional music from 10:00 pm, also Traditional music session in McIntyre’s Bar, Dunkineely on Sunday afternoon at 5pm. All musicians and singers welcome.

A MEETING – of the DCL Dunkineely, Killaghtee and Bruckless Festival sub-committee will take place on Thursday 26th June at 7:00 pm at Dunkineely Community Limited office (The Manse, Dunkineely). All welcome.

DUNKINEELY/KILLAGHTEE/BRUCKLESS FESTIVAL – Are having an “Open Photography Competition”. Senior Photography, CLASS 1 Humorous Photography, CLASS 2 Landscape i.e Sea or Land, CLASS 3 Portrait i.e Person or Animal, CLASS 4 Best Filter i.e Smart Phone Photos. €5.00 per entry. Place your Name, Address and Contact number on the reverse of the photograph clearly marking the CLASS you want to enter. Closing date is Thursday 24th July. Post your entries to Dunkineely Community Limited’s Office, Main Street Dunkineely, or just drop them into the DCL Office. Keep a look out on Dunkineely Community Limited’s Facebook page.

Dunkineely/Killaghtee/Bruckless Festival – are also having an “Open Art Competition”, Categories include: LANDSCAPE, PORTRAIT, SKETCH OR DRAWING. €5.00 per entry. Place your Name, Address and Contact number on the reverse of the photograph clearly marking the CLASS you want to enter. Closing date is Thursday 31st July. Post your entries to Dunkineely Community Limited’s Office, Main Street Dunkineely, or just drop them into the DCL Office. Keep a look out on Dunkineely Community Limited’s Facebook page.

DUNKINEELY IN BLOOM – This competition will brighten up the town and surrounding area. From St John’s Point to Croagh and Tullintain to Ballymagowan – if you’re in the Parish of Killaghtee, please consider entering. No fee to enter as Dunkineely Community Limited has funding from Donegal Local Development Company. We’ll be looking for winners of categories such as:

> Best Business > Best small town garden > Best Church > Best school > Best vegetable plot

> Best large garden > Best container garden etc.

The main winners will be the community of Dunkineely, Bruckless and Killaghtee area if we all take part however small or big a garden plot/place for window boxes/pots we have.

Judging will take place Sunday 10th August.

But the main winners will be the community of Dunkineely, Killaghtee and Bruckless area. Entry forms available from the Dunkineely Community Limited Office and in local business’s in the Community. “This is a great Community event if we all get involved!” If you are interested contact Dunkineely Community Limited Office on 074 9737678 if you’d like enter or help organise in anyway.

BRUCKLESS ROAD RUNNERS – THE POINT 10K CHARITY FUN/RUN/WALK – Is taking place in Dunkineely on Saturday 16th August 2014 at 11:00 am (Same route as last year). The chosen charities for this year’s event are Billy’s World Ireland and Clara House Killybegs – (Day Centre for Intellectual Disabilities). Everyone welcome! Contact Pauric McNern for further information.

A DEFIBRILLATOR – Is now in Killaghtee School, it is on the wall closest to the road. The following people are trained and key holders:

Andrew Walker – 087 2276366

Carol Duddy – 074 9737046

Norman Henry – 087 9474350

Phyllis Young – 087 1300499

Clive Vance – 086 8276575

Georgina Armstrong – 087 3921384.

There is also a key in the following places: Dunkineely Health Centre, Dunkineely Community Limited Office and Killaghtee School.

DCL – Has a library of over 500 books from Children’s Literature. (Roald Dhal’s Matilda, James and the Giant Peach, The BFG to J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone & The Goblet of Fire), Classics (J.R.R. Tolkien to Marian Keyes), Horror, Comedy, Booker-Prize etc. Rent a book from just 20c or perhaps DVD’s, Lego Batman or The Patience Stone from just 50c per night.

Come into the office weekday mornings from 9:30 – 12:30 pm and use the Internet (20c per half hour) or Print Documents (20c per page).

Please note that Dunkineely Community Limited office has changed it’s number to 074 9737678.

THERE’S always great craic to be had at Gartan Outdoor Centre – now they’ve added a real Friday treat to the schedule.

Every Friday evening in July children and adults alike can avail of a two-hour Kayak or Canoe session from 6.30pm until 8.30pm, followed by a BBQ.

Sounds like a great summer plan!

To book it call 074 91 37032 or email office@gartan.com

Drumkeen welcomed Fanad to St Patrick’s Park on Saturday in the USL reserve league on a perfect day for football.

The early minutes were scrappy enough with most of the play in the middle of the park and neither keeper had a save to make.

Fanad should have taken the lead on fifteen minutes when a Conor Blaney free was headed onto the bar and bounced down on the line and Paul Mc Auley was able to deal with it.

Drumkeen took the lead on 20 minutes when Richie Moore finished neatly from ten yards after a pass from Liam McGill out on the right wing.

Dean McCarry then shot wide for Fanad at the other end.

The home team doubled their advantage shortly after….Peter Mc Namee worked hard to win the ball and gave it to Jerome Duffy who scored a lovely goal out wide on the right,Peter McNamee then volleyed home a Liam Mc Giill cross to make it three …Drumkeen then lost Mc Gill through injury to be replaced Kevin Bonner who joined his brothers Paul and Gerard on the pitch and it is believed that it was the first time three brothers have played in a competitive game for Drumkeen.

As the first half drew to a close Peter Mc Namee of Drumkeen and Conor Blaney of Fanad both Had efforts that went wide .,Fanad pulled a goal back right at the start of the second half when Keelan Mc Elwaine lobbed the ball over the advancing paul Mcauley for a lovely goal.Drumkeen killed the game off shortly after when,Peter Mc Namee’s corner was headed back to Richie Moore by Jerome Duffy and Moore made no mistake with the finish to grab his second of the game. Fanad kept at it and had a few efforts through Connor Matthewson who had a long range effort that went wide and Keelan Mc Eleftwaine who headed over the bar with a few minutes left.There were plenty of good young players on both sides and all five goals were of a very high quality.and this game was a good advert for the Ulster senior reserve league.

DRUMKEEN -, Paul McAuley Raymond Sweeney,Kevin Boyle,Paul Bonner,Benny Bonner,Eunan Doherty,Richie Moore,Liam McGill,Peter McNamee,Gerard Bonner. Jerome Duffy SUBS Kevin Bonner on for McGill 36mins,Lee Kennedy on for G Bonner 68mins,Conor Laverty on for Boyle 78 mins,Sean Peoples on for Doherty 70 mins,Shane Laverty on for Duffy 83 mins,

FANAD-Oran Blaney,Ronan Sweeney,Joe Friel, Dean Mc Carry,James McCahill,Shay Durning,Conor Blaney, Keelan Mc Elwaine,David Edwards,Connor Matthewson,Taydee Mawiye, SUBS Orean Hilley on for Edwards at ht.Paul Gibbons on Mawiye 70 mins, Adam Serrinha on for Durning 56 mins Referee – Vincent McLoughlin,

A Buncrana man has been accused of false imprisonment, assaulting causing harm and producing an article during a dispute.

Letterkenny court.

Brian McLaughlin, 21, appeared at Letterkenny District Court and was sent forward for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court.

McLaughlin, of St Oran’s Road, Buncrana, was served with a book of evidence.

He was ordered to stay away from the injured party, stay out of Buncrana, remain sober and provide Gardai with a mobile phone number to be contacted on.

He is also to stay at 2 Canal Road, Letterkenny.