South Donegal Branch of the Irish Pony Club
The current programme of both riding and stable management at Parkside Equestrian, Doorin Line, Mountcharles is continuing on Saturday afternoons. If you are interested in becoming a member or just taking a look at what we do and meet the existing pony clubbers ring, Marie Hainsworth 086 2313964.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop Christmas Sale
This year’s sale starts on Thursday Dec 3rd at 10.00 am in our shop on Water Street, Donegal Town. Opening times are Thursday and Friday 10 am - 2pm; Monday 6pm - 8pm; Wednesday 10am - 12 noon. Bargains galore!
We greatly appreciate, and would like to thank, all those who continue to support the work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society by donating to, and shopping at, the Thrift Shop. Wishing you all a very Peaceful and Happy Christmas.
Service of Recognition
Warm congratulations are extended to Dorothy Walker and Norman Henry on the completion of their Local Preacher’s course; well done! A Service of Recognition will be held at 11am on Sunday the 29th November. All are welcome.
Youth Events in Methodist Hall Dunkineely
Anchor Boys Fri nights 6:45 – 8:00pm (4 – 8yr olds)
Boys Brigade Fri nights 8:00 – 9:30pm
Badminton Mondays nights
3rd – 5th Class 6:30 – 7:30
6th Class – teens 7:30 – 8:30
Adults 8:30 – till finish
Youth Club Primary School age. 6:30 – 8:00pm 29th Nov
Naomh Ultan
The club held its AGM on Monday last in the clubhouse. The following officers were elected for 2016; President (Honorary) Jimmy Byrne; Chairperson, Danny Byrne; Vice Chair, John Boyle; Secretary, Stephanie Kyles; Assistant Secretary, Margaret McNicholas; Treasurer, Seamus Harvey; Assistant Treasurer, Póilin Byrne; PRO Colm O’Sheibhleáin; Registrar and Children’s Officer, Kathleen Breslin; Oifigeach na Gaelige, Toirleach Fhionngaile; Coaching Officer, Colm O’Sheibhleáin and Players Representative, Joe Alvey.
In the forthcoming days, club representatives will be selling National Draw Tickets in the parish; tickets are €10 each. All proceeds go towards the club. The club will incorporate 5 local prizes of €100 each in the draw.
There was no winner of the Royal Flush Jackpot. Numbers drawn were: 12, 13, 19 and 24. Consolation prizes went to: Matthew Byrne, Inver; Marion O’Donnell, Rahanlackey and Ava Maxwell. The Jackpot next week will be €880. Thank you for your support.
Nominations for Senior and Reserve team managers should be with the club secretary by 6th December.
Club 25 Card Drive continues every Wednesday in Mary Murrins, 9pm.
Dance Classes
Learn to Jive, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep and Two-hand Dances.
Bayview Hotel, Killybegs on Wednesday evenings at 8:00pm
All are welcome to these evenings of Fun and Exercise. Only €8.
O’Donnell School of Music
Music Lessons will be held at the Dunkineely Community Ltd Office building on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week from 3:30 to 9:00pm. For further information contact 087 9644019.
Bluestack Ramblers’ Walks for November and December
29 November 2015. Walk on Mulmusog Mountain; it will be a moderate walk of 3 hours, led by John D. Gallagher. For more information phone 087 6655828. Meeting at Maloney’s Filling Station, Killybegs Rd, Ardara at 10.00 a.m.
06 December 2015. Walk on the Leghowney Loop; it will be a moderate walk of 3 hours, led by Paddy Meehan. For more information 086 6014386. Meeting at the tourist office Donegal town 10.00 a.m.
13 December 2015.
Walk along the Creevy Coastal Walk; it will be an easy walk of 3 hours, led by Beatrice Mc Cauley/Rosaleen O’Keeefe. For more information phone 087 7502172. Meeting at the Abbey Centre, Ballyshannon at 10.00 a.m.
Hurry! Hurry! Winter Program of Courses
Places on the following courses are almost full, so get you name down quickly…
Creel Making course started on Monday 2nd November at 7:30pm in Dunkineely Community Centre (1 place left).
Interior design / Upcycling (i.e. converting old and waste materials into something new and useful). Started on Wednesday 11th November 7:00pm at the DCL Offices (2 places left).
Photoshop course started on 5th November (is full!).
We are also taking names for anyone interested in
Basic Computers*
Calligraphy*
1st Aid (Basic 1 day)*
1st Aid (3 day Occupational) *
Defibrillator Course
Carpentry*
Art*
Creative Writing
Family History
The courses marked with an asterisk (*) have been run before.
If you are interested in any of the above, please call to the DCL office, phone us on 0749737678 (9:30-12:30) or email us on dunkineelycommunity@gmail.com.
Recovery from Emotional Distress
GROW – Gradually, Regaining, Our, Wellbeing! Support and a program for recovery. Weekly Meetings at Niall Mor Centre, Killybegs on Thursday evenings at 7:30pm. Also in the Day Hospital, adjacent to Donegal Hospital on Tuesday evenings at 8:00pm. For further information contact Marian on (086)7856912. All are welcome.
Dunkineely Community Ltd Office Hours
Please note that DCL Office Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays are dedicated to projects outside the office. If someone is in the office on these days, please come in. feel free to pop into the office for a chat, use the Internet (20c per half hour), print or photocopy documents (20c per page) or borrow a book (20c per book).
Going on a Sun Holiday?
Print your Boarding Pass with us in the DCL office.
Researching a Family Tree?
DCL has a copy of the adjoining Methodist Church index of Births & Marriages 1860 -1899 (Ardara and Dunkineely). Also the Burials Register for the same congregations from 1950 to 2007.
Library
One of the greatest gifts you can give a child is to teach him of her to read; it is something that will help them throughout their lives, and will bring them a lot of pleasure. It is sad to see so many libraries closing, through lack of funding, but we are happy to report that Dunkineely Community Ltd (DCL) has a small library of over 1000 books. We have books ranging from Children's Literature to Teenage Fiction (The Fault in our stars), Biographies to Classics (Jane Austen - Pride and Prejudice), from Horror to Comedy, Booker-Prize to Chick-lit, Health to hobbies, etc. etc. Borrowing costs 20c per book.