Jimmy Duffy Annagry Community Notes December 4th

CRAFT FAIR

The 26th Annual Craft Fair held in Caisleain Óir Annagry will take place on Friday December 5th starting at 8pm. The John Thomas Boyd Memorial Cup will be awarded to the “Best Presented Stall”. To reserve a table contact Seamus at 074 9548723 or Caisleain Óir Hotel at 074 9548113.

TABLE QUIZ

A Table Quiz in aid of Old People’s Party Mullaghduff will be held in Caisleain Óir Annagry on Wednesday December 10th starting at 9.30pm sharp! teams of four, €20 per table.

LOTTO

There was no winner of the €2660 jackpot in the Naomh Muire Club Lotto for December 3rd . The numbers drawn were 7-10-15-19. Jackie Hughes Mullaghduff, Toni Sidonio Mullaghduff, Siobhan Burke Mullaghderg, Anne Marie Kuncatis Annagry, Eileen Greene Loughanure and Tony Doherty Ranafast matched 3 numbers. The jackpot on December 10th is €2720. If you’re not in, you can’t win!

SYMPATHY

Sympathy of the community is extended to her relatives and friends of Hughie O’Donnell Loughagher, Caitlín Gillespie Stranacorka, Mary Gallagher Meenmore and Sarah Boyle Glasgow and Kilindarragh who have died recently.

RAILWAY WALK AGM

The Annual General Meeting for the Old Railway Walk will take place on Thursday December 18th at 8pm in the Community Centre, Acres, Burtonport. Everyone is invited to come along to get an overview of developments to date and to contribute their ideas and observations on the night.

CHRISTMAS PLAY

Keadue National School present their Christmas Play in St Mary’s Hall Kincasslagh this Thursday evening December 4th starting at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to come along.

PLAYMATTERS

Breakfast ArTBoX will be held in the CDP Building Dungloe from 10am to 12pm on Monday mornings and “Story & Rhyme Time” will be held in the Public Library Dungloe from 9.30am to 10am on Thursday mornings. Both sessions are suitable for toddlers and their parents.

COLLECTION

The total amount collected at the annual Church Gate collection on behalf of The Donegal Society for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus taken up in Annagry recently was €394. DSSBH wish to thank all who have subscribed.

NIGHT AT THE RACES

Naomh Muire GAA Club will host their annual Night at the Races in Sharkey’s Bar Annagry on Tuesday December 30th, starting at 9.30pm. Combined Horse and Jockeys can be purchased from committee members for €20.

BINGO

Beidh Bingo Mór na Nollag i Áislann Rann na Feirste Dé Domhnaigh ar an 7ú Nollaig ag 3.30i.n. Ta na dorsa ag oscailt ag a dó ó chlog. Duaiseanna corradh is €3000, Ciseáin Nollaig agus go leor duaiseanna eile le baint ar an lá. Leabhar singilte €15, leabhar dubailte €25. Failte romhaibh uilig.

100+ DRAW

The following people who won in the 100+ November Draw co-ordinated by Naomh Muire CLG were €500 Charles Doogan Loch an Iúir. €200 Patrick McGinley Snr Calhame. €100 Joe McDevitt Annagry, Seamus Rodgers Annagry West, Phil Duffy Meenacrieve. €50 Danny Gillespie Annagry, Cormac McGarvey Cnoc an Stolaire, Patrick Ferry Cúl a’Choic, Michael Sharkey Annagry, Kevin White Loughanure, Ciaran McGinley Calhame, Robbie O’Donnell Annagry, Yvonne Gillespie Lunny Braade. The next draw will take place on December 31st.

DAIDÍ NA NOLLAG

Beidh Daidí na Nollag ag tabhairt cuairt ar Chlub Óige Rann na Feirste ar 11ú Nollag ag a 7i.n i Áislann Rann na Feirste. Beidh Ceol, Spoirt, Siasmaiochta agus Solaistí do óg is fasta. Ta an cead isteach €5 an teaglach agus tá fáilte roimhe gach duine.

Letterkenny, County Donegal – Charity SNAP has announced that it will be hosting a public event at Ballymacool Park, Letterkenny on Tuesday, December 9th at 3.30pm to mark the installation of new ‘Universal Play’ Equipment.

Local members of the media and community have been invited to attend.

SNAP has directly funded the equipment through local fundraising and cooperation with local bodies.

Prior to this installation at Ballymacool Park the nearest Universal Play equipment available was in County Cavan. Universal play equipment enables children with a disability to play alongside their friends and siblings.

The new equipment installed at Ballymacool includes the following 1) an Ability Roundabout, 2) a Wheelchair accessible See-Saw and 3) A Bicycle Pedal Roundabout.

These items have been installed at a cost of over €30,000 which has been fundraised by SNAP in Co. Donegal.

A sign is to be placed within the park recognising the generosity and hard work of all who contributed towards this fantastic outcome.

About SNAP

SNAP (Special Needs Accessible Playpark) is a small organisation fundraising for universal play equipment for local town parks. SNAP’s objective is to create areas of universal play and further plans are underway to reach this goal. Every child has the right to play and SNAP are working toward making that happen for all children.

Letterkenny businessman Mairtin Kelly was delighted when he got the opportunity to meet his hero in the form of former SuperQuinn chairman Fergal Quinn.

Kelly who owns the hugely successful Kelly’s Centra Mountain Top and diner said he jumped at the opportunity to meet Quinn.

The former SuperQuinn chairmen was seen as a revolutionary leader in the grocery distribution industry and overseen some of its most innovative changes.

Kelly who has turned his business into an incredible success says he was able to pick Quinn’s brain and also told him about his own business.

Mairtin Kelly told Donegal Daily, “It was a real pleasure to meet with Feargal, I learned a lot from him over the years.

“He was a towering figure in our industry and has been an incredible success.

“It was great to tell him about my business and our success story.

“He also gave me some great suggestions for our business moving forward, so look out for these in early 2015.

“It was brilliant to meet him and he was very warm, insightful and interesting.

A Donegal county councillor has literally “take a stand” against the water charges.

Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig stands on a water meter as it is installed today.

Cllr Micheal Mac Giolla Easbuig stood over a water meter in Gaoth Dobhair today as workers from GMC Sierra tried to install a water meter.

An official complaint has been made to the local Gardai about the incident.

However, Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig said he will continue to stop the workers from putting in the water meters.

Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig said he is now encouraging anyone who sees water meter installers in their area to block them from installing the devices.

“I would be in favour of anyone taking a stand and stopping these meters from being installed.

“If they cannot stand over them then they can drive their cars over them to stop these meters form being installed,” he said.

Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig also reiterated his call to Deputy Charlie McConalogue to debate the issue with him.

St Eunan’s Club News: The Minor game was called off at very short notice last weekend with the team already en route to the game due to a bereavement in Dungloe and it has been refixed for this Friday night (5^th) at 7:45pm at The Banks, N Muire.

The U21’s are also down to play this weekend with the game initially set for Saturday afternoon. It is hoped common sense and player welfare will prevail and this game will be switched to Sunday at 12 noon. The lads are due to meet Aodh Ruadh, BS in Convoy, again keep an eye on social media for updates of this fixture.

Congratulations to the Termon Ladies on their brilliant victory in the Senior All-Ireland Ladies Club Final on Sunday in Tuam against Mournebbey from Cork and a special word of congratulations for team manager, Francie Friel.

We are hosting a Theatre night this Thursday for Bugsy Malone in An Grianán with all proceeds going towards the Clubhouse renovations. Tickets available at the box office or by calling 074-91 20777. Please support this fundraiser.

The Minor Board AGM will take place next Thursday, December 11^th in the Clubhouse at 7pm. The Minor Board Presentation is set for Sunday, January 11^th in the Mount Errigal Hotel (3pm – 6pm). Any managers requiring extra medals please contact Paul McGovern asap on 086-8114151.

The Senior Board AGM will take place on Friday, January 2^nd in the Clubhouse at 7pm. Nomination and motion papers will be available shortly, anyone that wants one posted to them is asked to call or text Charlie McAteer with their details on 087-266 8633.

Noel Keaveny had a double celebration this week, celebrating his birthday and scooping the lotto jackpot matching all 4 numbers (3-14-17-21) and winning €575. Noel is a member of our Direct Debit (€20 per month). Why not sign up today! Next week’s Jackpot is €500.

Belated congratulations to John & Nichola Haran on the birth of their son, Sean Óg.

Jason Quigley took time out from his rigorous training schedule to open a new Foroige Club in Ballybofey.

The project which was headed by Elaine Chambers and Desmond Crawford are delighted Jason took timeout from his busy schedule to help support their new initiative and drive.

He was the special guest at the official opening on Tuesday and pledged his support for such clubs that provide such a vital role within the community.

The new club will run every Tuesday and Friday night from 7-9pm.

Project co-ordinators Elaine Chambers and Desmond Crawford hope they can add more days in the coming months.

Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty has today announced that his party will table a motion of no confidence in An Taoiseach Enda Kenny to be debated and voted on next week.

Pearse Doherty TD

The motion will coincide with the Rigth2Water Rally at the Dáil next Wednesday and will reference the Taoiseach’s failure to listen to citizens on the issue of water charges.

Teachta Doherty made his comments at today’s Right2Water press conference in Buswells Hotel where he called for a huge turnout at next week’s rally to deliver the message once again that water charges must be scrapped.

Deputy Doherty said “Sinn Fein is totally opposed to water charges in any shape or form and feel the introduction of such charges, as announced by Government two weeks ago, is a road to yet more hardship for families across Ireland.

“Enda Kenny is still not listening to the core message being conveyed at the water protests, which is that water charge must be scrapped. He is determined to force these charge through against the will of the people. My party will therefore table a motion of no confidence in An Taoiseach which will be debate and voted on next week.

“We know that once these charges are set in motion prices can only go one way, and that is up. Merely capping charges for a short number of years will be of little comfort to people, the length and breadth of the country, who simply cannot afford to pay.

“Sinn Féin will be asking people to make every effort possible to attend next Wednesday’s Dáil rally. The Government’s water charges must be resisted, defeated and scrapped immediately.

“The Government’s parties are on the ropes on this issue. They are punch drunk and I firmly believe next Wednesday’s rally could be the sucker punch.

“Right2Water will be maintaining the family friendly, celebratory atmosphere which had become the hallmark of the demonstrations so far. If next Wednesday’s rally does not deliver the victory we want then we will continue to campaign right up to and including the next election whenever that happens.

“One way or the other Sinn Féin will continue to play a central role in the Right2Water campaign until these unfair and unacceptable water charges are scrapped.”

DONEGAL County Council says its fleet of gritters will hit the roads of Donegal tonight as forecasters predict a bitterly cold night.

The council staff will grit all the main routes from 4pm.

Met Eireann is forecasting lows of -2C with frost and icy patches forming with some hail or sleet showers affecting Donegal towards dawn.

Dinny McGinley TD has said the 15.33% drop in the Live Register figure in Donegal since the launch of the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs shows that the economy is recovering and that the Government’s plan to create jobs is working.

“Nationally the latest CSO Live Register figures show that the unemployment rate has dropped to 10.7% from a high of 15.1% in 2012. Too many people are still out of work but we are moving in the right direction.

“In Donegal, the numbers on the Live Register have fallen from 21267 to 18006 since the launch of the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs in 2012 – a decrease of 15.33% Nationally, almost 80,000 jobs have been created, the recovery is broadening across the country, including Donegal.”

The Fine Gael TD for Donegal south-west said the thanks to the sacrifices people have made, it is now possible for the Government to cut taxes to help people in work.

“Every household with somebody in full-time work will be a bit better off from January. We’re committed to reducing personal taxation, to putting money back in people pockets and to growing the economy.

“This Government has made great strides, as is evident from the Live Register figures, but the current high rates of personal taxation need further reform. We need to continue to make work pay and ensure that people in all parts of the country feel the benefit of the growing economy in their pockets and in their lives. That is what we intend to do next year and into the future.

“These figures give us confidence that if we stick with the plan, we can ensure that people’s sacrifices are not wasted, and that we can deliver a consistent, sustainable jobs recovery in Donegal and right across the country.”

Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn

SINN Féin Spokesperson for Justice Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has urged the Government to scrap water charges immediately, in the face of mounting public dissent over the hardship the measures will bring.

Speaking on the Water Services Bill the Dáil today Deputy Mac Lochlainn said: “This Government has come under massive public pressure on water charges. They have been forced to introduce the proposed lower rates. This isn’t something they wanted to do. It’s something they had no choice on. Next Wednesday, however they will be faced with even larger protests.

“Today they can take the opportunity to do the right thing and scrap water charges here and now. I am calling on you to do that. Sinn Féin will be opposing the Government’s Bill as it stands as the only acceptable solution is to abolish water charges, and to dismantle Irish Water.

“Water is a right for all our citizens, the charges being implemented by this Government are unnecessary, unjust and will cause huge hardship to families and communities who have already been devastated by the Government’s relentless pursuit of the austerity agenda.

“These families simply can take no more. You are pushing people over the edge. We have heard so much talk about democratic revolution. There is no democratic revolution in the Dáil. The democratic revolution is on the streets and at the ballot box by ordinary people who say that enough is enough. The continuing trends in the polls show that.

“I am making this call today to urge as many people as possible to turn out for the peaceful protest planned in Dublin on 10 December. I look forward to standing in solidarity with the citizens of this State on Wednesday.

“This Government should own up, admit it is wrong, abolish Irish Water and water charges immediately.”

Former Liverpool and Real Madrid striker Michael Owen has agreed with Finn Harps goalkeeper Ciaran Gallagher’s assessment that he is a better goalkeeper than Simon Mignolet.

Gallagher who recently signed back for Finn Harps after a brief spell at bitter rivals Derry City made the claim on social networking site Twitter.

Mignolet has come in for some severe criticism due to his lacklustre performances over the last number of months.

The Finn Harps No.1 is a lifelong Liverpool supporter, and like many of the club’s supporters is growing impatient with the Belgian shot-stopper poor performances.

Gallagher claims that the former European Footballer of the year responded to a tweet in which he proclaimed he was a better keeper than Simon Mignolet.

Owen tweets Gallagher back saying ‘Can’t argue with that @ciarangall1.’

Gallagher took to Facebook and posted a screenshot of the tweet (pictured above) with a caption that read.

‘His response when I tweeted saying I’m a better keeper than Mignolet! He knows the Craic’.

However, the original tweet by Gallagher is nowhere to be seen and Owen looks like he was just responding to Gallagher’s five-a-side team selection.

It was a nice try from Gallagher, however he could be in hot water with Ollie Horgan.

Gallagher makes no secret of the fact he’s attempting to engineer a move away from Finn Park to Anfield in January.

If the talented and affable shot-stopper doesn’t make the move to Liverpool in January, he’s probably earned himself extra running in pre-season next month.

Another ‘flood’ has taken place at Letterkenny General Hospital.

Letterkenny General Hospital – another water leak.

The HSE has this evening confirmed the incident at the Clinical Engineering Room and the kitchen construction site took place on Monday last.

It is understood the ‘flood’ was as a result of a rainwater leak.

Both ceilings and plasterboard were badly damaged and had to be replaced.

It is not known at this stage what cost has been put on the damage but Donegal Daily understands it runs into thousands of euro.

The HSE has said that the incident is the responsibility of the contractor.

A spokesman for the communication company for the HSE confirmed “A rainwater leak occurred at the junction of the recently completed Clinical Engineering Room and the kitchen construction site on Monday evening. Ceilings and plasterboard were damaged and had to be replaced. The area will have to be redecorated and cleaned.

“The Contractor for the kitchen contract, who is responsible for the damage, is carrying out remedial works at the moment. The room will be ready for occupation again on Friday morning.”

The leak is the latest in a line of incidents at the hospital.

In the summer of 2013, a massive flood at the hospital has cost up to €40million.

Another smaller flood took place this summer when rainwater came gushing down surrounding fields into the Accident and Emergency Department.

Sister Sara’s is the No.1 venue to celebrate the party season this year and with a string of great promotional offers available this weekend it’s easy to see!

They’re giving one lucky punter the chance to win a FREE €50 bar tab to enjoy this weekend.

All you to do to be in with a chance of winning the competition is by going on their Facebook and follow some simple instructions.

Management at the Letterkenny super-pub are getting in the festive spirit and are also hosting a FREE disco this Saturday night.

It’s desire to provide excellence and value to its customers is why it’s so highly regarded by weekend revellers.

LIVE Sport will also be screened over the course of the weekend, if you’re partying this weekend, make sure you do it at Sister Sara’s.

FINN VALLEY AC’s Teresa Doherty has won the 2014 Woolie Warmer 5k in Letterkenny this evening.

The charity race always gets a big crowd, taking in the Inter-Firms route in the town.

The money raised goes to St Bernadette’s school and Rotary Club charities.

Woolie Warmer 5k 2014

  Place Race No. Time FirstName Surname Category Club

1 177 16.31 Teresa Doherty SW Finn Valley A C

2 153 16.34 Pauric Breslin SM Letterkenny A C

3 169 16.48 Ciaran McGonagle M35 Rosses A.C.

4 225 17.07 Mark McBrearty SM Lifford A C

5 289 17.13 Sean mc Fadden SM Letterkenny A C

6 229 17.15 Buddy The Elf M40 Individual

7 283 17.24 Kevin Mc Gee M40 Rosses A.C.

8 271 18.12 Paddy Mc Gee SM Individual

9 218 18.14 Damien McBride SM Milford A C

10 188 18.16 Ben Carr SM Finn Valley A C

11 268 18.17 Paul Toner M40 Letterkenny A C

12 152 18.21 Kieran McElhinney SM Raphoe

13 187 18.25 Paul Russell SM Individual

14 198 18.28 Darren Price SM Letterkenny A C

15 263 18.38 Karol McGinley SM Individual

16 227 18.43 Ciaran O’Donnell M40 Letterkenny A C

17 105 18.47 Paul Gosgrove M40 Letterkenny A C

18 138 19.03 Pauric Kelly M40 Individual

19 239 19.29 Paul Murray SM Finn Valley A C

20 234 19.37 Troy Hegarty SM Letterkenny A C

21 249 19.48 Adrian Gaffey SM Individual

22 132 19.49 Jonathan Edwards SM Individual

23 210 19.50 Peter McGinley SM Letterkenny A C

24 213 19.50 Seamus Nallen M40 Individual

25 197 19.53 Pauric McGinley SM Individual

26 267 19.54 Cathal Morrison M40 Individual

27 215 19.55 Mark Canning SM Individual

28 205 20.12 Mark Cassidy SM Individual

29 233 20.16 Ryan Jordan SM Individual

30 192 20.17 Trevor Carr SM Individual

31 282 20.18 Naoise Enright M40 Letterkenny A C

32 236 20.19 Jason Mc Daid SM Individual

33 139 20.20 Margaet Kelly W35 Individual

34 257 20.21 Adrian McHugh M40 Individual

35 160 20.26 Barry Mackey M50 Letterkenny A C

36 164 20.26 Brian Boyce SM 24/7 Triathlon

37 134 20.36 Brian Gormley SM Individual

38 182 20.38 Richard McNeill M40 Individual

39 274 20.40 Terence Diver M40 Individual

40 309 20.58 Gerard Marley SM Individual

41 315 20.59 Seamus Morrison M40 Letterkenny A C

42 269 21.01 Gerard McConnell SM Individual

43 165 21.08 Sean Boyce SM Individual

44 273 21.15 Jason Black M40 Letterkenny A C

45 178 21.16 Gary Gillen SM Individual

46 141 21.17 Chris Ashmore M40 Individual

47 243 21.22 Liam Ferry SM Individual

48 270 21.32 Andrew McFeely M40 Individual

49 193 21.46 Adrian Callaghan M40 24/7 Triathlon

50 266 21.50 John Hegarty SM Individual

51 118 21.52 Catherine McKinley W35 24/7 Triathlon

52 232 21.54 Martin Jordan SM Individual

53 185 21.54 Kelvin Crossan SM Individual

54 195 21.55 Rory Reynolds SM Individual

55 272 21.56 Cathal Roache SM Individual

56 196 21.57 Angus Hunter M40 Individual

57 280 22.09 John Mc Elwaine SM Lifford A C

58 174 22.11 Chris Lynch SM Individual

59 220 22.12 Keith Fletcher M50 24/7 Triathlon

60 250 22.13 Ciaran Liddy SM Letterkenny A C

61 226 22.14 Jimmy McBride M50 Individual

62 288 22.16 Aidan Kelly SM Individual

63 262 22.17 Eugene McGinley M40 Individual

64 237 22.18 Owen Coyle M50 Rosses A.C.

65 207 22.24 Raj Mehan SM Raphoe

66 173 22.27 Claire Lynch SW Individual

67 183 22.37 Dylan Grant SM Individual

68 259 22.43 Stephen Sweeney M40 24/7 Triathlon

69 156 22.44 Pat Brady M50 Individual

70 253 22.47 Wesley Vance M40 Individual

71 214 22.55 Mark Prayes M40 Individual

72 200 23.01 Johnny Scanlon SM Individual

73 202 23.07 Damien Daly SM Individual

74 235 23.09 Liam Gordon SM Individual

75 212 23.16 Orla Nallen W35 Individual

76 252 23.16 Irene Mc Fadden W35 Letterkenny A C

77 222 23.20 Michael Floyd SM Individual

78 158 23.24 Brendan Sheridan M40 Individual

79 206 23.29 Terence Quinn M50 Raphoe

80 194 23.30 John McCandless M40 Inishowen A C

81 312 23.40 Liam Doherty M40 Individual

82 186 23.41 Ryan Connelly SM Individual

83 149 23.44 Barry Creagh M40 Individual

84 166 23.49 Brendan McGee SM Individual

85 133 23.51 Lorraine Duffy W35 Individual

86 119 23.54 Anne Robinson SW 24/7 Triathlon

87 167 23.56 Seamus Sweeney M40 Individual

88 159 23.57 Josephine Donaghy W35 Individual

89 122 23.58 Gloria Donaghey W45 Finn Valley A C

90 168 24.13 Kieran Doherty M40 Individual

91 170 24.20 Ali Moore M40 Individual

92 219 24.21 John Doherty SM Individual

93 157 24.29 Paul Gallagher M40 Individual

94 146 24.29 Breda O’Hagan W35 Individual

95 131 24.30 Eugene Organ SM Individual

96 254 24.34 Ian Melly M40 Individual

97 228 24.41 Olly Harvey SM Letterkenny A C

98 242 24.44 Denise Mc Gahern W35 Finn Valley A C

99 145 24.52 Philip Connolly M50 Letterkenny A C

100 209 24.53 Patrick Donney SM Individual

101 208 24.55 James Donney M40 Individual

102 217 25.02 Michaela Gillespie W45 Letterkenny A C

103 161 25.03 Lester Dobson M40 Letterkenny A C

104 216 25.06 Cornelis McMullen M50 Individual

105 211 25.11 Marie McColgan W45 Individual

106 204 25.23 Ricky Nugent SM Individual

107 162 25.24 Kathy Rabbite SW Individual

108 311 25.42 Gerard Callaghan SM 24/7 Triathlon

109 310 25.42 Jackie Callaghasn W35 24/7 Triathlon

110 142 25.46 Laura Black SW 24/7 Triathlon

111 147 25.49 Sean Bonner M50 Convoy

112 255 25.52 Sandra Lockhart W35 Individual

113 286 25.57 Ruth Mc Crudden W45 Letterkenny A C

114 246 25.58 Louise Mc Keague W35 Individual

115 275 26.08 Sinead Mc Dowell W35 Individual

116 181 26.09 Shauna McDonald SW Individual

117 308 26.21 Mary Higgins W45 Individual

118 172 26.48 Siobhan Hopkins SW Individual

119 128 26.49 Madeline Crampsie W35 Individual

120 127 26.56 Elaine Parke SW Individual

121 245 27.28 Liam Porter M40 Individual

122 238 27.39 Maureen Doherty W45 Individual

123 176 27.45 Wesley Harris M40 Individual

124 285 27.51 Jean Mc Glinchey W45 Individual

125 241 27.56 Bernie Gallagher W45 Milford A C

126 240 27.56 Denis Sheridan M50 Milford A C

127 136 28.23 Dervla Shiels SW Individual

128 135 28.24 Maria Bogan W35 Individual

129 251 28.25 Maureen Mc Brearty W45 Individual

130 284 28.25 Mary Mc Brearty W35 Individual

131 130 28.50 Joanne Organ SW Individual

132 221 28.54 Caoimhe Crossan SW Individual

133 189 28.56 Josie Gallagher W35 Individual

134 123 29.14 Mary Kelly SW Individual

135 101 29.16 Eunan Russell SM Individual

136 103 29.16 Rory O’Gorman SM Individual

137 248 29.23 Jimmy Gildea M50 Individual

138 126 29.24 Martin Cuskelly Walker Individual

139 151 29.37 Joe Doran M40 Individual

140 150 29.39 Wendy Doran SW Individual

141 256 29.57 Ryan Lockhart SM Individual

142 281 29.59 Emmett Rushe SM Individual

143 140 30.06 Mary Hegarty Brogan W35 Individual

144 106 30.06 Janice Byrne W40 Individual

145 307 30.17 Mary Mc Grath W35 Individual

146 137 30.23 Denise Gallagher W35 Individual

147 171 30.25 Louise Coyle W40 Individual

148 143 30.45 Kate Black SW 24/7 Triathlon

149 224 31.07 Breda Canning SW Individual

150 191 32.10 Anthony Caldwell M40 Individual

151 163 32.16 Fidelma McBreaty SW Individual

152 203 32.17 Sharon Mullen W35 Individual

153 199 32.42 Marion Cullen W45 Individual

154 144 32.48 Brenda Doherty W35 Individual

155 277 33.05 Linda Mc Hugh W45 Individual

156 129 33.54 Adrian Daly M40 Individual

157 155 34.28 Grainne McDermott W35 Individual

158 223 34.34 Sinead Gillespie W40 Individual

159 154 34.37 Angela Sweeney W45 Individual

160 287 34.57 Tina Lynch W35 Individual

161 201 35.33 Fiona Ferry SW Individual

162 148 36.16 Geraldine Boucher SW Individual

163 276 36.17 Tracey Lowery W35 Individual

164 260 37.52 Edel McBrearty W35 Individual

165 258 39.30 Brian Murray M40 Individual

166 244 39.40 Aisling Mc Mullan Walker Individual

167 247 39.40 Deirdre Gallagher SW Individual

168 261 40.13 Regina Bonner SW Individual

169 109 42.05 Joshua O’Donnell Walker Individual

170 110 42.06 Conor O’Donnell Walker Individual

171 314 44.31 Pat Meehan Walker Individual

172 313 44.33 Michael Donaghey Walker Individual

173 124 45.25 Fidelma McTeague Walker Individual

174 125 45.25 Geraldine McTeague Walker Individual

175 279 46.45 Ceila O Driscoll W45 Individual

176 278 46.48 Caroline Mc Garry W45 Individual

177 190 46.53 Siobhan Gillespie Walker Individual

178 175 46.53 Carmel Ponsonby W45 Individual

179 290 46.54 Mary Murray Walker Individual

180 291 46.55 Mark Murray Walker Individual

181 111 47.47 Naomi De Wys Walker Individual

182 108 47.48 Anne-Marie O’Donnell Walker Individual

183 231 48.01 Joanne Carson W35 Individual

184 184 48.02 Donal Kavanagh Walker Individual

185 230 48.25 Bronwyn Walsh W45 Individual

186 104 54.43 Ciaran Haran Walker Individual

187 264 54.44 Nicola Harron SW Individual

188 265 54.44 John Harron SM Individual

189 112 56.30 Orla Robinson Walker Individual

190 115 56.30 Jack Robinson Walker Individual

191 113 56.30 Mary Robinson Walker Individual

192 114 56.30 Hannah Robinson Walker Individual

193 116 56.30 Charlie Robinson Walker Individual

Total Runners: 193

Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar in conjunction with the Villa Rose Hotel are giving one lucky reader the opportunity to win FREE Mike Denver Tickets AND an overnight Stay for TWO at the Villa Rose Hotel, Ballybofey.

To enter simply share this story on your Facebook page and you will automatically be entered into the draw to WIN!

Scoil Mhuire, Stranorlar are delighted to present Mike Denver and his band who will be playing a Fundraising Dance in the Villa Rose Hotel on the 11th of December 2014.

This fundraiser is vitally important, as all money raised will be going towards the purchase of a set of class tablets and improvements needed in the Junior Yard.

All involved have been working on this projects for a number of months and are hoping the fundraiser will make a huge difference.

Organisers are asking for people from both near and far to support this dance on the night as every ticket counts and it is sure to be an enjoyable and lively occasion.

The Villa Rose Hotel are offering a package deal with Tickets and Dinner for only €39pp or an Overnight stay with Tickets & Dinner for only €79pp, this is the ideal pre-Christmas night out.

Tickets can be purchased from hotel reception or over the phone on 074-9132266.

Entries for the draw close on 09/12/14. Prize is for 2 people sharing. Competition T&C apply.

Log on to www.villarose.net/event/5099/Dancing-to-Mike-Denver-15 for full details.

GARDAI have sealed off the Public Services Centre in Letterkenny after a break-in overnight.

Donegal Daily understands several parts of the centre were broken into, with the motor tax office among the parts of the building broken into.

The centre has been closed and staff told to stay away as Garda forensic officers carry out a meticulous search.

CCTV footage inside and outside the building will give clues to those responsible, gardai say.

The public service centre, run by Donegal County Council, deals with hundreds of people every day, mainly people renewing car tax.

It’s thought cash in the building is kept in a safe there.

A huge congratulations to Karen McLean from Letterkenny who was the lucky winner of last week’s hamper, Richard from The Counter Deli will be in touch!!

This week’s competition gives you the chance to win another hamper!

Entering couldn’t be easier – just have a look at the wine gift selection of photos above from The Counter, Canal Road, Letterkenny and email info@thecounterdeli.com stating which of the gifts you’d like to see under the tree for Christmas!!!

A winner will be drawn at random and announced next Thursday!

The Counter has the perfect gifts this Christmas for the ones you love – and for the awkward ones – let them choose by getting them a voucher!!!”

A Letterkenny based family are looking to recruit an experienced childminder to mind in family’s own home, from January 2015.

The chosen candidate will be expected to work from Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm (times may be adjusted slightly).

The ideal childminder would be responsible for 2 children, aged 4 and 2.

The childminder will be required to bring and collect 4 year old to and from pre-school each morning.

Gaelic speaking childminder preferred.

Some light housework required and own car essential.

Interested candidates should apply with CV or note of experience by email to letterkennybabysitter@outlook.com by the 12th December next.

A COUNTY Donegal girl aged just eight has asked for something very simple for Christmas – a mattress to sleep on.

The child has been sleeping on the floor as her family struggles to cope with life in this country in 2014.

With a great deal of focus, rightly, on the homeless, it can be too easy to forget that some families have a roof over their heads but little else.

Amanda Gamble launched a campaign on social media today in an effort to get a mattress – or a bed – for the child.

“My friend knows a family who wouldn’t have very much, one of the children is just 8years old and is sleeping on the floor and has asked Santa for a bed,” said Amanda.

“The other children share one bed from what I know. This is a genuine ask….if anyone could help please get in touch.”

If you can help go to https://www.facebook.com/amandagamble08

Newly married couple Laura and Aodhan McNamee got an early wedding present when got their picture taken with SANTA.

The couple who are both from Lifford tied the knot earlier this morning.

However, en-route to their wedding reception they stopped off at The Courtyard Shopping centre after hearing a special guest was in attendance.

The couple had been informed that SANTA was their and they were delighted when he agreed to pose for a series of pictures with them and their bridesmaids, groomsmen and best-man.

Mulroy College Choir, Milford, were also on hand to sing congratulations to the newlyweds Laura and Aodhan.

The happy couple are now off to their reception at The Silver Tassie Hotel and we hope they have a great night.

All at Donegal Daily would like to wish them all the health and happiness in their future together.