Kelly’s Centra Mountain Top have slashed fuel prices.

Kelly’s Centra Mountain Top have got into the Christmas spirit by slashing fuel prices.

Management at the popular store have decided to cut prices on UNLEADED to 145.9 and DIESEL to 136.9 AND 79c for KEROSENE.

However, management are not content with their sensational offer and are having a Happy Hour in which they’ll slash the price AGAIN.

During happy hour, prices will be slashed to 140.9 for UNLEADED and DIESEL TO 131.9 and 74Cc for KEROSENE.

That is unbelievable value and an early Christmas present for road users in Donegal.

It is also believed that Santa is en-route to get the sleigh filled up ahead of his big journey in three weeks time.

Happy hour lasts from 4pm to 6pm so make sure and get up and avail of these brilliant prices.

THIS is the massive superstorm heading straight for Donegal next week in what is already being dubbed ‘Black Wednesday’.

The storm, packing hurricane-force winds, is set to hit the North West full-on – and last into Thursday, say forecasters.

Ironically the weather pattern is being tracked by surfers keen to catch some of the world’s largest waves.

Ben Freeston, Head Forecaster with surfers website magicseaweed.com warned: “Where a storm might typically cool as it gets closer to becoming reality the last 48 hours have seen model forecasts intensify the call for a giant North Atlantic storm early next week.

“While differing models have been agreeing on the storm for at least the last 48 hours, this morning we see both this agreement and encouraging signs hinting to the storm’s physical development.

“The latest satellite images show the existence of a predicted cluster of storm activity in the Mid Atlantic that’s the precursor to a developing low forecast to be an integral part of our super system.”

However he says the storm may be just a bit too much – even for the best surfers.

“A rapidly deepening low pressure system is forecast to bottom out at 930 millibars and impact Northern Europe in the middle of next week with waves propagating throughout most of the Atlantic’s western fringe,” he said.

“Whilst storms on this scale are difficult to surf at their full intensity (often excepting Mullaghmore) the magnitude is impossible to ignore.

“Last year we regularly saw hurricane force systems like this with names like Hercules breaking records and sea defences, cutting off train lines, and reshaping our coastline. For surfers it is often a case of seeking shelter, or for Black Wednesday, heading south to the lower reaches of Europe / North Africa should score you cleaner waves.”

You can track the storm here:

http://magicseaweed.com/news/black-wednesday-swell-for-north-atlantic/7017/

The dedicated fans!

Fans have already started to queue for one Direction Tickets.

This was the scene outside the Courtyard Shopping Centre in Letterkenny this afternoon in anticipation for the sale of the tickets which start tomorrow.

Let’s hope it doesn’t snow now!

Danny O Carroll ( Buster) with Liverpool and Ireland internationals Ray Houghton and Ronnie Wheelan who turned waiters with a host of TV and sporting stars who turn out to Support Danny O Carroll (Buster) Charity Christmas Party in Co Donegal in aid of a autism unity at the local school and they Paediatric Ward at Letterkenny General Hospital. Photo Brian McDaid

HE’S a Dub who has made Donegal his home.

And last night (and in the early hours of this morning) Danny O’Carroll got huge amounts of people to make massive donations to two Donegal charities at a wonderful Christmas dinner event at Letterkenny’s Mount Errigal Hotel.

Everyone who was anyone was there.

Super soccer stars Ronnie Whelan and Ray Houghton (he kept going on about how he was a Buncrana man) joined stars from Mrs Brown’s Boys, Adam (Ian Beale from Eastenders), rugby legend Shane Byrne and ex-world champ Bernard Dunne for the superb charity night.

All the money went to Letterkenny General’s paediatric unit and Lurgbybrack school’s autistic department.

The food was wonderful and the music was fabulous.

And everyone there enjoyed themselves.

Donegal Daily snapped up a pair of signed football boots from our own Seamus Coleman…the pair he wore when he scored against Man U (who are they?)

It was the best €800 we ever spent!

We’d like to now auction those boots to the highest bidder – with every cent going to St Vincent de Paul here in Donegal this Christmas….

Want them? email your bid to info@donegaldaily.com

Danny O Carroll ( Buster) with liverpool and Ireland internationals Ray Houghton and Ronnie Wheelan who turn waiters with host of TV and sporting stars who turn out to Support Danny O Carroll (Buster) Charity CHristmas PArty in Co Donegal in aid of a autism unity at the local school and they Peadiatric Ward at Letterkenny General Hospital. Photo Brian McDaid

Amanda Woods from Miss Brown’s Boys with Mary Mc Cartney former Miss North Ireland, Rosin Mc Devitt from Fermanagh, Rosin Ball former Miss Donegal, Judeth Grey Miss Northern Ireland, and Emma Kane, Miss Donegal Danny O Carroll’s Charity Christmas Party in Lettterkenny Co. Donegal. Photo Brian McDaid

The craic was ninety with Danny O’Carroll last night.

It’s official! Danny O’Carroll’s inaugural Charity Christmas Night has raised a whopping €20,000 for The Autism Unit at Lurgybrack School and The Paediatric Unit at Letterkenny Hospital.

The event, which was MC’d by comedian Gene Fitzpatrick, was buzzing with over 500 people attending at the Mount Errigal Hotel.

Reacting to the news, Danny said he was absolutely stunned by people’s generosity.

“I am absolutely delighted to host this event in Letterkenny and I would like to thank all the local businesses and people who have supported me tonight.

“It is such a privilege for me in my position to be able to give back to my community and raise funds which are desperately needed for The Autism Unit in Lurghy Brack School and The Paediatric Unit in Letterkenny Hospital”.

Entertainment on the night included Static Movement, the hilarious Foyle Follies, the incredibly talented Ryan Sheridan and John Gallagher and the Boxtie Band. The venue was beautifully decorated by Elegant Functions.

Auction items on the night included a framed MUFC signed and framed jersey, a Steven Gerrard signed and framed Jersey, a Cristiano Ronaldo signed and framed Portuguese Jersey, a pair of Seamus Coleman’s football boots and a Rory McIlroy Signed and framed Nike golf t-shirt.

Raffle items were kindly donated by local Letterkenny businesses who gave so generously to the night. Included in the raffle prizes were two 50” Panasonic LED TV , two 40” Samsung LED TV , two 32” Panasonic LED TV, bundle of Smyths toys including XBOX and five games and a racing bike, overnight stay for two at the five star Marker Hotel and The Powerscourt Hotel, Iphone and IPAD and many more !!!!

Due to the huge success of yesterday’s happy hour fuel price drop yesterday Mairtin Kelly has decided to do it all again today!!!!

All fuel including kero will be reduced by 5c per litre for 2 hours 4-6pm today at Kelly’s of Mountaintop seeing a massive saving for hard up Christmas shoppers

Happy hour prices will be

Petrol 1.40.9

diesel 1.31.9

Kero .74

“It’s been so successful I’m going to continue to do this happy hour type promotion from now to Christmas Eve to help shoppers save a few quid, this will help with Santa,” said kelly.

Yesterday saw queues into the very busy site so don’t wait until 5.55 pm…..

Promo starts at 4 pm and runs till 6 this evening

Damien McNulty puts pen to paper with Harps John Campbell.

Finn Harps have announced that Damien McNulty has re-signed for the 2015 season.

The former Limavady and Coleraine defender was regarded as one of Harps most consistent performers last season, including sterling displays during a cup campaign which culminated in the club reaching its first FAI Cup semi-final since 1999.

Damien was voted by supporters as the young player of the year and was also selected on the first division team of the year.

Damien said “I am delighted to have put pen to paper and committed for the season ahead. I felt last year that we did a lot of things right on and off the park and the squad bought into the professional preparation which has been instilled in the club. If we can add one or two to last year’s squad I think we can push on and put ourselves in the promotion mix. I am really looking forward to meeting up with the rest of the squad in January and get started on our pre-season training regime. “

The Derry native praised the support Harps fans gave the team last season.

“Our supporters were fantastic last year and are one of the reasons I have re-signed. I want to thank them for all the travelling and vocal support they gave us even when we were going through a sticky patch. I think they can see the commitment we have been putting in and with a bit of luck we’ll give them something to be proud of in 2014”, he said.

Finn Harps manager Ollie Horgan said “I am delighted Damien is back on board because he one of those players that gives you the consistency and winning mentality required to compete at senior level. He was terrific for us last season and put in a string of outstanding performances. You need players who have that drive and will to win and Damien brings that to the training pitch and dressing room. It didn’t surprise me that other clubs were interested in signing him but it’s great that Damien is committed to what we are looking to achieve at Finn Park”.

A Letterkenny premises was raided last night as part of a nationwide crackdown on prostitution.

There were a number of arrests across the country but none in Donegal.

Inspector Pat O’Donnell said investigations in relation to the vice trade in Donegal are ongoing.

BREAKING NEWS: A man has been shot in the chest in an attack in St Johnston this evening.

Gardai are at the scene of tonight’s attack.

The man was attacked at his own flat in the centre of the town.

Details of the incident are still emerging but it is understood a gun, possibly an airgun, was used to wound the man at close range.

The attack happened just after 6pm.

The man was also understood to have been beaten during the incident.

The man is believed to be in his 50s and from the locality.

He was taken to Letterkenny General Hospital where he is being treated for his injuries.

Gardai are at the scene and have launched a full investigation into the reason for the attack.

The official opening of the pitch in Milford.

Milford has got a brand new astro turf pitch after Donegal Local Development Company provided funding support to Milford Hall for the new facility.

The new state of the art astro-turf pitch was officially launched yesterday (Fri) following a €135,945.47 capital investment.

The existing all-weather pitch, which had lain idle behind the Milford Hall for the best part of a decade, has gotten a new lease of life and been transformed into a top of the range astro-turf playing facility.

The development works involved the overlaying of a synthetic astro-turf carpet on the existing surface as well as drainage works, fencing, additional flood lights and portable goal posts.

The innovative project was spearheaded by the Milford Hall Committee who wanted to provide an accessible amenity to the local rural population that would improve the quality of life of rural dwellers and enhance the social attractiveness of the local area. The new pitch has become a hive of activity for young – and not so young – in the local community.

Donegal Local Development Company through the ‘Village Renewal & Development’ measure of the Leader Programme contributed funding of €96,912.55 to the project at a grant rate of 72% with the Milford Hall Committee contributing €39,032.92 of its own funding to the project. The existing infrastructure meant that the scale of investment for a project of this nature was significantly less than it would be for a green field site, thus representing excellent value for money.

Speaking at the launch John Starrett, Board Director of Donegal Local Development Company Ltd. said “DLDC is delighted to be associated with the Milford Hall Committee and was very pleased to assist with Leader funding for this community facility. In delivering LEADER, the Board of DLDC has taken the approach of prioritising projects which assist in the diversifying the Rural Economy, and in turn, improving the quality of life for rural dwellers”. He added that “this project is an excellent example of how funding for community initiatives can improve and benefit the local area”.

Paddy Harte, Board Member of Ulster Investment Community Trust congratulated the Milford community for their vision, energy and commitment in developing this very impressive community facility and added: “We, at UCIT are a community organisation supporting other community organisations through our loan facilities. The success of UCIT is dependent on the success of projects such as this one in Milford as it in turn, makes it possible for us to make loan funds available to other community organisations. I would like to acknowledge the very successful partnership we enjoy with Donegal Local Development Company”.

Reverend James Gillespie, former Chairperson of the Milford Hall Committee said “the town had no usable all weather sports facilities. The existing all weather facility was developed over 10 years ago but its use has been minimal in the past 5 years or more, due to health & safety concerns surrounding the basalt quarry dust top layer, which was abrasive and unsuitable for younger children, in particular. The upgraded facility has greatly improved its value as an amenity for the wider community and interest groups and has greatly enhanced participation in sport by young people, in particular.”

Joe Ferry thanked everyone in attendance and added: “The Milford Hall Committee would like to sincerely thank DLDC, in particular, for helping us to realise this project, not just through their funding of it under the Leader Programme, but also for their highly professional & collaborative approach at all stages. We would also like to express our deep gratitude to CS Architecture and McHugh Bros Construction, including the various specialists engaged by them, for delivering the state-of-the art infrastructure we see before us today. In many ways, we see it as a symbol of hope for a brighter future for the young people in the wider Milford Community”.

The astro-turf pitch was then blessed and officially launched by Reverend James Gillespie.

The north Donegal Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) has the highest waiting list in Ireland.

Deputy Padraig Mac Lochlainn

Out of the 51 centres across the country, the Donegal branch has a waiting time of 9.8 weeks – four times tha national average of 2.5 weeks.

Reacting to the news Sinn Féin TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has called on the Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton to “once and for all give North Donegal Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) the resources they require.”

Deputy Mac Lochlainn said ”It is now over a year ago since I revealed that North Donegal MABS had the highest waiting times. It was then five times the state average.

“Following my revelation, I met with the local MABS team along with local Sinn Féin Cllrs Mick Quinn, Gerry McMonagle and Jack Murray. We learned that they were overwhelmed with the demand they faced and complexity of the debt cases they worked on”.

“We made representations to Government and some extra resources were allocated. While the waiting times have reduced, I have now learned that North Donegal MABS still have the highest waiting times.”

H added it is no accident that only Limerick is close to North Donegal for waiting times as they are also the communities closest to North Donegal in terms of unemployment and poverty levels.

“I am now calling on the Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton to wake up and smell the coffee and to once and for all ensure that North Donegal MABS are given the resources they need to meet the demand they face for their services.”

Kilcar GAA News

Our Under 21s defeated Naomh Conaill 1-20 to 3-08 on Saturday in McCumhaill Park in the championship quarter final and now face Four Masters in the semis this weekend time and venue to be confirmed.

Underage

The club underage presentation night takes place on Friday 12th December in The Blue Haven

Club App

We have now 145 members signed up to our FREE mobile app if you would like to sign up just follow these steps to download your free team App for CLG Chill Chartha.

1. On your phone or iPad go to the app store 2. Search for Team App 3. Install Team App to your phone 4. Search for CLG Chill Chartha 5. Log in and register for the CLG Chill Chartha Club app. 6. You will receive an email notification when you are added you to the system.

Ten Week Draw

Week Seven Winners: €1,000 Mary B Ryan, Glen, €500 Jimmy and Mary O’Donnell, Straleel, €300 Patrick McGroarty, c/o Swan Nets €200 Claire Gallagher, Cronroad, Dessie and Patricia Kelly, Castlefin and Jimmy White, Killybegs.

Lotto

There was no winner of the Club Lotto Jackpot so next week’s Jackpot is €2,200 this week’s numbers were 9, 12,13 and 24 winners were: €50 Padriag Doherty (Bogadh ), €30 Anna Byrne (Teelin) and €20 Seamus Dean (Kilcar). Lotto Plus numbers 9, 12, 13 and 24 there was no winner.

Bingo

Club Bingo winners were €150 Joan Rafferty, €120 Micky Brown, €95 Brendan O’Keeney, €70 Máire Gillespie, Annie McGinley, Bernard Shovlin, Margaret O’Donnell (Shalway), Pamela Bonner, Maire Gallagher and John Cunningham. The Jackpot on Sunday is €3,400 on 45 numbers.

Carols by Candlelight

A carol service will be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Meenacross, Dungloe on Sunday 14th December at 6pm.

St. Patrick’s Choir will sing some popular carols, local children will perform a short nativity and Meenacross C.C.E will provide some musical interludes.

An evening of quiet reflection and chrismas cheer is in store! Tea will be served in Meenacross Social Centre afterwards. Please note the change in time to 6pm.

Dunkineely Local Notes 

Dunkineely Christmas Lights with Santa’s grotto and Craft Fayre

Saturday 13th December 2014 – everybody welcome to come and join the fun – Activities begin at 4pm, Santa arrives at 5pm and will be available in his grotto with a team of Storytelling, craft-making and face painting elves.

All activities based around the Christmas Tree at the Methodist Church /DCL office. (Event coordinated by DCL (Dunkineely Community Ltd) and the Dunkineely Festival Committee). Anyone wanting to hold a stall at the Craft Fayre should book by phoning the DCL Office on 074 9737678 / 087 3421922 or Email: dunkineelycommunity@gmail.com.

Tir Boghaine – Are you Caring for someone at home? A support group for carers meets on the third Monday of each Month in Killybegs Hospital Day centre at 7:30 pm. If you are coping alone or isolated by your role as a carer, why not come along to the support group. All carers can share their knowledge and support and have opportunities to partake in training sessions. The next meeting will take place on Monday 15th December at 7:30pm in Killybegs Hospital. For more information contact Eileen – Tir Boghaine on 074 9733111 / 074 9733113 or Email: tirboghaine@gmail.com.

Dunkineely & Bruckless Community Carol Service – Sunday 21st December at 5pm in St.Joseph’s & St.Conal’s Church Bruckless. All are welcome to join this celebration of the whole community from the throughout the Parish. For further information contact the DCL office on 074 9737678 / 087 3421922.

DCL Courses in January – DCL Interior Design will run again for those on the waiting list (3 spaces still available) – 6 week course with Sile Kelly, cost €30 (part funded by the ETB Community Education Programme). DCL Calligraphy with Janet Deane will also run for 6 weeks, cost €30 (6 spaces still available). Please contact the DCL office on 074 9737678 / 087 3421922 if you are interested in either of these courses or would like to share with us any other course ideas we might run in the future.

Dunkineely Community Ltd (DCL) – Has a library of over 500 books from Children’s Literature, Teenage Fiction (The Fault in our stars), Classics (Jane Austen – Pride and Prejudice), Horror, Comedy, Booker-Prize etc. Rent a book from just 20c.

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

Saturdays Christmas Fayre

Michael Fitzpatrick (8) was first past the post with a excellent score of 5 over gross and 39 pts, that dispite starting with a double bogey 6 at the tough opening hole.

In second place was the best ‘left-hander’ in the club, Michael Bradley (7) with 38 pts, double bogeys at the 4th and 11th were compensated by birdies at the 7th and 16th.

FULL RESULTS

1st Michael Fitzpatrick (8) 39 pts

2nd Michael Bradley (7) 38 pts

C.S.S. 36 PTS.

Sundays Christmas Fayre

Strong winds and heavy wintery showers greeted the golfers as they tried to win their Christmas dinner

in Sundays Competition, Derek Mc Dowell returned the best card of the day with a hard fought 34 pts

just one ahead of Padraig MacLochlainn . The C.S.S. was 34 pts and was Reduction only

FULL RESULTS

1ST Derek Mc Dowell (12) 34 pts

2nd Padraig MacLochlainn (5) 33 pts.

The timesheet for the Captains end of year team event is available in the Golfshop

This will take place on Sunday 21st Dec at 11.00 shotgun start over first eleven holes

followed by the end of year presentation in the Clubhouse.

The following are expected to attend

Spring Trophy Winner Colin Barlow

Divisional winners Charlie Doherty/Eugene O’Connell/Neil Harkin

Summer Trophy Winner Derek Mc Dowell

Divisional winners, David Mugan/Kevin O’Donnell/Eamon Mc Grellis

Autumn Trophy Winner Stephen Anderson

Divisional winners, Michael Bradley/Andrew Mc Dermott/Joe Rahim

Winter Trophy Winner, Paul B Murray

Divisional winners, Mark Davis/Sean D Murphy/ John Mc Ginley

Club Scratch Cup Winner Stewart Mc Ginley

Divisional Winners David Mc Geough/Cathal Begley/Sean O’Kane

Swilly Cup Winner Conor Doherty

Donnell Cup Winner John O’Hagan

Dr Mc Cormick Cup Winner Philip Doherty

Mc Connell Cup Winner John Spence

Glengollan Cup Winner Aidan Mc Laughlin

John Cooke Cup Winner Danny Mc Grellis

Columba Quigley Cup Winner Carlo Diggins

Challenge Cup Winner Robbie Martin

Lee Hogg Flagon Winner Eamon Quigley

Millar Cup Winner Charlie Doherty

Irish Bowl Winner Cathal Mc Elhinney

Dr Mc Laughlin Cup Winner Ray Gallagher (JNR)

John Hume Open Cup Winner Neil Harkin

Golfer of the year winner Padraig MacLochlainn

Debonair singles winner Oliver Doherty Finalist Paul Turner

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Debonair Doubles winners Colum Mc Laughlin & Martin Glenn. finalists

Augusta Trophy Winners Hugh Duffy & Roisin Williamson. Finalists John O’Donnell & Anne Mc Closkey

The Donegal winning senior Team

Lorraine Mc Gettigans Winning Ladies Team

Donegal Golf Club ( Murvagh)

Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the club takes place on Friday the 12th of December at 8pm in the Clubhouse.

Men’s Competitions

Friday 5th December.

The Friday Open on the 5th of December saw a virtual clean sweep for visitors with 1st and 2nd going to P. Maguire & S. Flanagan from Blackloin and 3rd to J. Moore from Castlehume. Aidan Faulkner kept the Gross prize at home with 29pts.

1. P. Maguire (Blackloin) (23) 35pts

2. S. Flanagan (Blackloin) (17) 34pts (bot)

3. J, Moore (Castlehume) (17) 34pts

Gross. Aidan Faulkner (5) 29pts

Sunday 7th November

There was an excellent turnout on Sunday for the Annual Christmas Cracker played in very bracing conditions. The winning team of Michael McGroary, Darren McDaid, Liam Moran and Denis McDaid clearly have the ability to adapt to tough conditions as their record in recent years will testify. In 2nd place were Padraig Farragher, Oliver Plunkett, Michael Neary, Eddie McGarrigle with Roy Harron, J.J. Travers, John McCafferty, Declan Gallagher in 3rd. Shaun Meehan had the “Longest Drive” and John McCafferty was “Nearest the Pin”.

Results:

1. Michael McGroary, Darren McDaid, Liam Moran , Denis McDaid

2. Padraig Farragher, Oliver Plunkett, Michael Neary, EddieMcGarrigle.

3. Roy Harron, J.J. Travers, John McCafferty, Declan Gallagher

4. Michael Shallow, Benny Gurren,Colm O’Rourke, Rory Lenihan

5. Damien Mulhern, Shaun Meehan, Ronan McAlevey

6. Gerry McCormick, Ray Foster, Charlie McGinty, Domnic Quinn

7. Frank O’Donnell, Martin Carr, Des Daly, Hugh Cassidy

8. Sean Diver, James Cassidy, John Meehan(P.O.) Hugh Cassidy

9. Diarmiud McGettigan, Larry Walsh, Marty McGarrigle, Liam Gillespie

10. Sean Boyle, Michael Martin, John McIntyre, Francie Brogan

Longest Drive: Shaun Meehan

Nearest the Pin: John MCafferty

Ladies Competitions

The Winter League, played over 5 weeks, was keenly contested. 54 ladies took part, with 6 teams named after different golf clubs in the county. Winners by 1pt with a score of 245 were the Bundoran team, Geraldine Gorman, Ann Gillespie, Anna Colhoun, Marie Cassidy, Margaret Trimble and Nora Boyle. Runners up were the Portsalon team with 244 pts with Crona O’Reilly, Charlotte Caldwell, Mary B Meehan, Anne Marie McCormick, Joan Thomas and Claire McDaid. Player of the League was Mary Farrgher, who had a hole in one of on the 5th hole on 29th October.

The Christmas Cracker competition was played on Saturday 6th December and 17 players braved the elements. The scores reflected the conditions on the course with a BOT separating the first 3 placings. Carmel Brennan will remember her 1st win each Christmas when she takes out her Snowman. Julie Mundy and Máirín McCartney were 2nd and 3rd. 40 ladies attended the Christmas lunch and Kate was complimented on a delicious meal. Also thanks are due to Tina, Rachel and her team for the festive decorations in the club.

1. Carmel Brennan (36) 13pts BOT

2. Julie Mundy (36) 13pts

3. Mairin McCartney (36) 13pts

9 hole eclectic competition running from the 7th December to 10th January.

Names for 4 ball better competition can be entered on list in locker room.

A very Happy and Healthy Christmas to all our members

Donegal sporting heroes Mark English and Seamus Coleman have been nominated for the RTE Sports Person of the year award.

Coleman has enjoyed a superb 2014 with club and country and is regarded by many as not just one of the best right-backs in the Premier League but one of the best in Europe.

The Killybegs native is also a vital component of Martin O’Neill’s Ireland side and will play a crucial role if Ireland are to qualify for Euro 2016.

Mark English became Ireland’s first ever 800m medallist at a major outdoor Athletics Championship.

He was European Bronze after a truly superb run, English now has his sights set on the Olympics in Rio in 2016, and is a genuine medal contender.

The shortlists were announced for the RTÉ Sport Manager of the Year awards.

The winners, along with the RTÉ Sport Team of the Year, will be revealed at the RTÉ Sport Awards in association with The Irish Sports Council, which will be broadcast live on RTÉ One, on Sunday, 21 December at 9.30pm.

As part of the ceremony, the RTÉ/Irish Sports Council’s Hall of Fame Award will be also presented, to someone RTÉ have described as “a very special Irish sporting legend.

Patricia takes delivery of her free oil from Donegal Oil Company.

Lady luck has shone on Patricia McCauley if the weather outside is anything to go by! 

The Letetrkenny woman has just scooped €500 worth of home-heating oil from Donegal Oil Company.

With the launch of their new online FREE Quotation and Order online website Donegal Oil Company ran a competition through Facebook and this lucky lady won!

If you like their Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/DonegalOilCompany you will see details of another competition that will give you €10 off your oil order when you order online.

Donegal Oil Company is a family business founded in 1954. They are trusted by thousands of customers in Donegal to deliver Topaz quality guaranteed fuel at competitive prices and with excellent service.

With strategically located depots at Letterkenny, Killybegs and Falcarragh they deliver almost everywhere in County Donegal.

They have an excellent fleet of modern delivery vehicles, including a mini tanker and they all have weights and measures tested and approved delivery metres, ADR Certificates and highly trained and experienced Drivers with ADR certificates and driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence).

At Donegal Oil they aim to keep your home and business warm by providing a top of the range oil service. They are dedicated to bringing you the best quality products and services at competitive rates.

They accept all major credit card and debit cards and guarantee rapid response to all requests.

They deliver Kerosene, DERV, gas oil and petrol to many different sectors including domestic, commercial, marine, agricultural and retail. Their prices remain the best in the market, meaning we continue to be leaders in the field for delivery of top line fuels & lubricants.

Call them on Freephone 1800 740740 or order your heating oil online at www.donegaloil.ie

Sean Mac Cumhaills Club Notes

SENIOR MANAGERS

Sean Mac Cumhaills wish to invite applicants for the positions of Senior Football Manager and Senior Hurling Manager.

Applicants can apply by contacting Chairman Terry O Reilly (086) 609 5347 or by emailing maccumhaillspro@gmail.com

Closing date for receipt of applications is Fri 19th Dec.

LOTTO

There was no winner of this weeks Lotto. Numbers drawn were 2,11,12 and 21. There were three match three winners.Angela Dunnion, Sabrina McGahern & Ann Dunnion receive €60 each. Next weeks jackpot is €2800

MINOR BOARD AGM

The Minor Board held their AGM in the club last Thursday. The following were returned as the principal officers. Darren Collins-Chairman. Bryan Cannon-Secretary, Paddy Mullins -Assist Secretary, Luke Gavigan- Treasurer, Chris Doherty -Assist Treasurer. Best of luck to everybody for the coming year.

The injured kitten had plastic melted into his paws – DD

IT’S the sickest and most appalling attack on a defenceless animal in some time – someone tried to burn this five-month-old kitten by chucking him into a fire.

Animal rights campaigners say they have been left sickened by the incident in Burtonport.

“We received a call on Saturday evening about a cat that was found in the middle of Quay Road that was very scared and shocked,” said a spokesperson for Burtonport Animal Rescue.

“We went to collect the cat from the kind man who took him in and kept him safe secure but nothing could’ve prepared us for what we saw.

“The poor cat who turns out to be about a 5 month old kitten. Someone had seen fit to throw it on a fire and it had molten plastic stuck to his fur….. the pads on his feet peeled off leaving his feet raw.

“He also lost a claw and has infected toes. His whiskers have been burnt off one side of his face. He had to be sedated to be assessed and has been on a drip and pain medication since Saturday night.

“He was sedated on Sunday again to try and clean him up and have some patches of his fur clipped. He also has breathing problems which the vet is hoping will not turn to pneumonia. The vet said she has never seen a cat in this condition and the cat would not of jumped on to the fire himself.”

The kitten is a greyish brown long haired kitten with a little bit of white on it. If anyone has any information about this kitten we would really appreciate it you can contact Burtonport Animal Rescue on 0860762228 / 0864038888 or the Donegal ISPCA on 0866054943 or Gardai.

The injured paw….the kitten is fighting for his life