News Archive
July 2002

Killybegs X-Ray Appeal
Parishioners of the Church of the Holy Family are requested to bring their donations for the Killybegs Appeal, and place them in the St Vincent de Paul boxes next weekend, the fourth of August. Similarly, boxes will be made available at the back of the Ardara Methodist Church and the Ardara Church of Ireland so that they may make their donations to the X-Ray Appeal on the same day, Sunday, August the 4th. If you are unable to attend church on that Sunday, your donation may be left with Jimmy O'Donnell, Lough Hill, or Alan Given, Garrowart, or Susan Boyd, Lackaduff. A generous response will result in a modern X-Ray unit being installed in Killybegs Community Hospital, which would be of great benefit to everyone in the community.


Concert, Dolmen Centre
A unique night of story-telling and excellent music will take place in the Dolmen Centre on Friday the 2nd of August at 8:30 p.m. The show will commence with Jen and Ken followed by story-telling from Ted Hall, the acclaimed Celtic story-teller. The second half of the show will feature local musician, Shaun Ryan, who will entertain with the music of Phil Coulter. This promises to be an excellent nights entertainment. Booking is essential. Telephone 075-45179, 41444, or the Centre at 075-45010. Admission will be € 7. for adults and € 3. for children.


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Car Boot Sale
There will be a car boot sale in the Ardara Methodist Church carpark on Saturday the 27th of July at 2 p.m. A fee of € 10. per booter will be payable. Tea and cakes will be available inside the church hall that afternoon. All car boot sellers are welcome ; the more the merrier.


Ardara Golf Society
An outing of the Ardara Golf Society to Ballybofey will take place on Saturday the third of August. This competition is the last qualifier for the Ryder Cup Match with Glenties. Would those participating please note that the draw for partners is at 11:30 sharp, as the tee box is reserved for only a short time. Please be early.


Ardara Barn Dancing Group
There will be a dinner/dance in Glenties on Friday the 26th of July. Those interested in going please give their names to Greta before Wednesday at 075-41744. A bus will leave the Diamond at 8:15 p.m.


N.W. Hunter Trials
Four Ardara children competed on the 14th of July in the annual N.W. Hunter Trials. The course consisted of two miles of beach set up with cross-country jumps.The four children are members of the N.W. Pony Club, based in Cruit. Margaret Whyte, Maeve and Bronagh Given, and John Maguire competed and came home with two firsts. They won the trebles and the doubles (both team events). The N.W. Pony Club would like to extend sincere thanks to the Ardara business people for the wonderful sponsorship afforded these children again this year. It wouldn't be possible for the club to stage this event without the generous financial support it receives.


Dolmen Centre
A great night's entertainment of comedy and music is lined up for tomorrow night, Friday the 26th of July, in the Dolmen Centre, starting at 8:30 p.m. On the programme are comedy from John B. (O'Donnell) and friends, music from the ever popular Solan family, and traditional music from Tony Finnerty and guests. Booking is advisable by telephoning 075-41367, 075-41444, or the Centre at 075-45010. Admission is € 7. for adults and € 3. for children. This includes a complimentary tea/coffee at the interval.


Ardara Show-Dogs
Maybe your dog didn't quite make Crufts this year, but success could still come it's way next month....and with a huge saving on travelling time! All it has to do is present itself, with a lead, and somebody holding the other end, at the Ardara Show on Saturday August 10th. There it will find an exemption dog show, staged under Irish Kennel Club rules, and with entries being taken from 1.15 p.m. on the showfield, with a starting time of 2 p.m., under the watchful eye of an experienced judge. There are 12 classes in all, with a great big cup for the best gun dog or hound, and a large sash for the owner of the winner of the Pedro Top Dog of Show, sponsored by Pedro, the pet food company of Strabane. There are also classes for child, lady and gent handlers.


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Ardara Barn Dancing Group
There will be a Dinner Dnce in Glenties on Friday 26th July, those interested in going please give their names to Gretta before Wednesday at 41744. Bus will leave the Diamond at 8.15pm.


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"Scallywags club"
The scallywags club continues during the summer months in the dolmen centre, Kilclooney every Saturday from 12.30-2pm for children of all ages. Come along and join in the fun and games.


Dolmen Centre
The gym and sauna is available all year around for non-members, contact Tim on 075-45010 for further details.
Watch out also for a Comedy & Music night in the dolmen centre on July 26th, and 2 special evenings of great entertainment will be held on the 2nd & 8th of august. Watch this space for more details or ring the centre on 45010.


Blessing of Graves
Takes place in Glenties on 28th July, Ardara 4th August and Kilclooney, Portnoo on 11th August at 4pm.


Congrats
To Miss Emer ward, Kilclooney, daughter of Paddy and Meave who was recently selected as the Portnoo/Rosbeg festival queen. Emer is well known as she works in Givens of Ardara.
The festival bachelor for 2002 was Jonathan Quinn, Clougher. Well done to both of them!!


Romanian appeal
A coffee morning in aid of the Romanian orphans will take place in the women's resource centre, Kilclooney, Portnoo in early August. More details later. Please support this worthy cause.


Raft Race
An RNLI Portnoo paddle raft race will take place off Portnoo pier on Sunday 11th august. Grab three friends or colleagues and get busy building your raft in readiness for this fantastic event. We'll leave the raft design up to you. To register for the event a registration form has to be completed and returned by 26th July along with a registration fee. For further details contact Anna on 075-45428 or Honora on 075/45935 or Lifeboats Ireland on 01/-2845050.


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Ardara GAA Summer Camp
The annual Ardara GAA summer camp will be held in Pearse Memorial Park, Ardara, beginning next Monday the 22nd of July until Friday the 26th of July. The Camp will begin at 10.a.m. each day and finish at 3.30 p.m. Qualified coaches and County senior players will be in attendance. Any girl/boy between the ages of 7 and 12 years, also any child visiting the area, is eligible to attend. They will be taught the skills of the GAA, involving coaching in Gaelic football for boys and girls, rounders, camogie and hurling during the week long activities. The cost will be € 30.00 per child and € 15.00 for each additional child in the same family. The children attending are asked to bring a packed lunch. (A shop will be in operation during the week). Those interested can contact James Mc Hugh at 087-2222277, or John Mc Connell at 087-6370074 or can enrol on Monday morning at 9.45.am.


Barn Dance
The Ardara I.C.A. are holding a barn dance and supper in the Central Bar on Saturday the 20th of July. Music will be by the ever popular Country Traditions. The admission fee of € 4. includes the cost of supper.


Result of Sponsored Walk
The Whit Sunday sponsored walk in aid of two Christian charities, Lifeline (Send a Cow) and A.R.R.C. (Aid to Russia and the Republics) was a huge success. One thousand and fifteen euro sixty-nine cent (€1015.69.) was raised. The proceeds have been divided equally between the two causes and the cheques have been sent. The organisers wish to thank all the participants and their sponsors, and anyone who helped in any way to achieve the success of this worthy fund-raising event.


The Late Nan McNelis
The death of Nan McNelis occurred on the 2nd of July at Letterkenny General Hospital, after a brief illness. She was aged eighty-one and was born and raised in Tullycleave, moving to Ardara on her marriage to the late William McNelis. William and Nan lived on Front St and raised a family of seven children. They were quiet-living and hard-working people. Nan's funeral took place at the Church of the Holy Family, Ardara, on Thursday the 4th of July. She is survived by her daughters, Breege McGowan, Scotland, Aileen McNelis, Front St, Ardara, and Mary Melly, Toome, Leitirmacaward, her sons, John, Ardconnell, Ardara, Conal, Ardpatrick, Glenties, Liam, Front St, Ardara, and Gerard, Carraroe, Sligo, her sons-in-law, Tommy McGowan, James Melly, her daughters-in-law, Teresa, Ardconnell, Margaret, Ardpatrick, Valerie, Carraroe, and thirteen grandchildren, six great grandchildren, her brother, Connell Watters, U.S.A., and many nieces and nephews. The community extends sympathy to the family on their loss


Show Office
The Show Office will open for registration of entries on Monday the 15th of July, in Teague's, West End, Ardara. Entries close this year on Tuesday, July the 23rd, which is a little earlier than in other years. This is due to a deadline set by the printers of this years Show catalogue.


SillyBuck's Stories
Apologies to all who turned up at the Heiritage Centre on Saturday the 13th of July, for the story-telling and baking. Breezey was unable to be there. She will resume the series on July the 27th at 11 a.m. in the Heiritage Centre. All children are welcome, especially Emer, Sinéad, and Cahill, who were disappointed on the 13th.


Ardara Writers' Group
There are some changes to what was previously made known as arrangements for this group. This month's Writers' Workshop, on Friday the 19th of July, from 8 till 10 p.m., is entitled "Atlantic Dreams" and will be held in the Patterson home in Rosbeg, fittingly overlooking the Atlantic. All are welcome. Writers are invited to bring along a piece of writing, or several short pieces, to share with the group.


Drama Group
Please note that the venue for Drama Workshops for children of National School age, both local and visiting children, has changed to Ardara Community Centre, Thursdays, from 4.30 till 6 p.m., over the summer holidays. Notice has been given to regular attenders; please inform newcomers and visitors. All are welcome.


Congratultions
We are proud of the U-12 Gaelic Football team for their achievement in winning the South Donegal Championship for their age group. Congratulations to them and to their coach(es).


Salmon Fishing
Due to the rain and the spate of water in the rivers, it has not been a particularly good season for the in-shore salmon fishermen. One Loughros Point crew were marooned briefly on a sandy island in the Loughros Beag channel in the early afternoon of Friday the 12th of July. They were on-shore completing a dul, hauling in the circle of their net, when they saw with dismay that their 'securely fastened' boat was slowly drifting down the channel on the outward tide. Their good fishermen brothers from Maghera were instrumental in saving the situation, by coming out onto the water and taking the boat in tow back to it's rightful owners. All's well that ends well.


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Show Office
The Show Office will be open on Monday 15th July in Teage's West End.


Fund Raising Dance
The local I.C.A. are holding a Fund Raising Dance in the Central Bar on Saturday 20th July. Admission €4, supper included. Music by Country Traditions.


Senior Citizens
The Senior Citizens Trip to Ards Friary will leave the Church Car Park at 10.00am on Tuesday 16th July.

At the Friary: Confessions will be from 11.30am, Mass will be at 12.00 noon and Lunch will be at 1.00pm


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Charlie Bennett
always part of the Council

The late and much missed Clr. Charlie Bennett will always be part of Donegal County Council following the unveiling of his photograph in the Council Chamber in Lifford last Friday.

Marian and Sinead Bennett pictured at the unveiling
of a photo of the late Charlie Bennett

Ardara Writers' group
All people interested are cordially invited to the next open meeting of the group on Friday 19th July, 8 p.m. prompt till 10 p.m., in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. The subject of the meeting will be any piece of writing (short story, poetry, etc.) of your own which hasn't until now been shared with the group. All will be welcome - some may prefer to just "sit in" without reading. If you are unable to attend, but are interested in attending the following meeting in August, contact Dixie Patterson, Rosbeg, Portnoo Post Office, in order to help her decide a suitable date. Write to her, informing her of the dates on which you already have committments.


Senior Citizens
To join in with the Senior Citizens' outing to Ards Friary on Tuesday the 16th of July, please leave your name at the post office, or contact Breda at 075-41246. All ages and denominations are welcome.


Dolmen Centre
A traditional night with 'Rebel Hearts' and traditional ceili music from Seamus Sweeney's junior award-winning ceili band and Groupai Ceol, is scheduled for Friday the 12th of July in the Dolmen Centre, and starts at 8:30 p.m.


Crove National School Reunion
Tickets for the past pupils reunion at a dinner/dance, on Sunday the 4th of August in the Blue Haven, are available from Sorcha Ward at 073-39055, or from any committee member.


Mass and Healing Service
There will be a Mass and Healing Service in Rossnowlagh on Sunday the 14th of July. Please book at Divers' newsagents for a place on the bus, which will depart at 1:30 p.m. that day.


Ardara Summer Camp
The summer camp for 5-7 year olds in the Community Centre began on Monday the 8th of July, and will run through until Friday the 19th of July. There are still a few places available. Fees are € 3. per day or € 15. per week. Activities include art and craft, puppet-making, sport and fun activities from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m., Monday till Friday. For further information contact Emily between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 075-41341.


Water Supply
In reply to representations by Seamus Rodgers (Labour Party), the County Council Sanitary Services Engineer, Mr Paul Lyons, has stated that it is hoped to have the inter-connection between the Ardara Water Supply Scheme and the Killybegs Scheme underway within the next few months. The inclement weather has delayed progress on the work being carried out adjacent to Killybegs.


Ardara I.C.A.
A busload of I.C.A. members and their friends travelled to Letterkenny on Thursday the 27th of June to see a performance of John B, Keane's comedy play "The Chastitute", at An Grianan theatre. The cast of the play were wonderful actors and included Mick Lally, Mary McEvoy, Eileen Colgan, and Mary Toal, all of 'Glenroe' fame. The theatre was fully booked for that evening's performance. The Ardara ladies enjoyed their night out at the theatre.


American Harness Horse-Racing
Caroline Whyte-Gallagher, James, Donal and Hugh Byrne were pleased with the results of their work in organising American harness horse-racing on Carn Strand, in the afternoon of Sunday the 30th of June. A total of twenty-seven horses from Co. Tyrone and Co. Donegal were entered in the races . Despite the wet weather everyone had a good day, and € 1000. was raised for the Resource Centre for People with Special Needs, Wood Rd, Ardara. This may become an annual event. The organisers would like to thank their sponsors, and the stewards who worked so enthusiastically, even in the rain.


Important Deadline for Ardara Show
Get your entries in early - that's the message from the Ardara Show Committee. With the popular event taking place on Saturday August the 10th, the Committee are reminding supporters that the actual entry deadline is Tuesday July 23rd. The show office will be opening soon, but whether you visit the office or send entries to the Show secretary, Niall Heena, at Crumlin, Ardara, the message is to ensure that you meet the July 23rd deadline, which has been set by the catalogue printers.

This year's show - it did not take place last year because of the foot and mouth scare - opens at 10 a.m. on August the 10th, with judging of the cattle and marquee classes. Horse and pony judging is at 11a.m., with sheep at 12 noon and the prestigious All-Ireland final of the Osmonds Ecofleece black-faced ewe lambs at 1 p.m.

The official opening of the show takes place at 12.30 p.m., followed by a comprehensive afternoon programme which will include special appearances by Texas Ollie and Silver the Wonder Horse (1.15 and 3.30pm). Silver performs numerous tricks which will delight children and adults alike. An Exemption Dog Show will take place at 2 p.m., a Bonny Baby and a Children's Fancy Dress Competition at 3 p.m., Children's Sports at 3.30, and Tossing the Sheaf, Tug o' War and Strongman Competition are scheduled between 4 and 6 p.m.


Tidy Town Preparations
The necessary construction of an iron framework on the bridge has been completed. It was kindly made by Owen Byrne, so that the final hanging baskets could be put in place, ensuring a much improved floral display in the town. A number of commercial properties and houses have been painted in the run-up to the first Tidy Town inspection. Small posters emphasising the message "Keep Our Town Tidy" have been prepared for interior and exterior display, and are available from John Couzens and Jack Maguire of the Tidy Town Committee.


Garden Fete
St Connall's Church will be holding their annual garden fete in the grounds of the Rectory, opposite Molloys' factory on the Killybegs Rd, starting at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July the 17th. There will be opportunities to have tea and cakes in the garden, to explore the variety of stalls and goods on offer, and fun and games for everyone. All are welcome.


Charlie Bennett Memorial Golf Classic
This Golf Classic, which took place at Narin/Portnoo Golfclub on June the 22nd in aid of the St Vincent de Paul Society Sheltered Housing project in Ardara, was very successful. The organisers wish to thank everyone who sponsored the event or who made donations, and also those who put in a great deal of time to make this fund-raising day of golf such a success.


Table Quiz
There will be a Table Quiz in Iniskeel Community Hall on Saturday July the 13th at 8 p.m. Teams of four may enter for a fee of €12. per table, and there will be tea and coffee afterward. Proceeds are in aid of Ardara St Connall's Church funds. Everyone is welcome.


Show Jumping
Show Jumping at the Owenea Bridge on Sunday 28th July.
Enquiries 075-45270


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Show Meeting
In the hotel tonight at 9.00pm. All members are asked to attend.


Mass and Healing Service
Mass and Healing Service in Rossnowlagh on Sunday 14th July. Bus leaving Divers at 1.30pm. Please book at Divers.


Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens outing to Ards Friary on Tuesday 16th July. Please leave names at the Post Office or ring Breda at 41246.


Chiropdist
The Chiropdist will be in the Community Centre next Tuesday 9th July from 2.00pm to 5.00pm. For an appointment please ring 21426.


Dolmen Centre
Tuesday 9th July .... The Balor Theatre present "Stop It Nurse" a comedy by Sam Cree. Starts at 8.30pm.

Friday 12th July ... Traditional night with Rebel Hearts - Traditional ceili music from Seamus Sweeney's junior award winning ceili band and Groupai Ceoil. Starts at 8.30pm.


Crove National School Past Pupils Reunion
Tickets for Dinner Dance on Sunday 4th August in the Blue Haven are available from Sorcha Ward at 073-39055 or any committee member.


Comhairle Paróiste Ard a'Ratha/Tír Boghaine
Summer Camp for 10-13 years olds - Dates: 9th - 12th July; Time 10.00am - 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Fee €13. Contact Kay or Phelim at 073-38462.


Election of a New Parish Council & Survry Report
By now every family in the parish should have received a questionnaire on your concerns and aspirations for the parish over the next three years. It also asks you to select someone from your townland as a representative on the next Parish Council. It is vital that this document is filled in and returned to the Parish Council Results Box in the Post Office before 31/07/02 for total confidentiality. If adequate replies are not returned by 31/07/02, election committee members will call to individual houses in each townland, this of course would reduce the confidentiality of your selection. So return your questionnaire by 31/07/02 to the Post Office. Anyone who has not received a questionnaire and feels they should, please contact the present Parish Council secretary Donal Haughey on 075-41518.


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Fun Morning
Silly Bucks Stories will be holding a morning of story telling and baking for children at the Heritage Centre from 11 - 1pm on Saturday 6th July. There will be a charge of three euro per child and there will be family rates available. A good morning's entertainment guaranteed.


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Senior Citizens' Outing
The Senior Citizens are going to Ards for the day on July the 16th and lunch will be arranged. This trip is inter-denominational and people of all ages are welcome to join the group. Leave your name at the post office, or telephone Breda at 41246, before July the 10th. if you would like to go on this outing. Helpers for the day would be very welcome.


Care of the Aged A.G.M.
The Annual General Meeting of the Care of the Aged took place on the 19th of June. The committee elected was as follows : Breda Boyle, chairperson, Bríd McGill, secretary, Eileen Keeney, assistant secretary, Pat Boyle, treasurer. The retiring treasurer, Peggy McGill, was thanked for all the time and effort she had put in over the years. The community appreciates the important and valuable contribution made to senior citizens by this small voluntary group.


Church Gate Collection
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Church Gate Collection in aid of Care of the Aged. The amount raised was € 637.


Water Supply
In reply to representations by Seamus Rodgers (Labour Party), the County Council Sanitary Services Engineer, Mr Paul Lyons, has stated that it is hoped to have the inter-connection between the Ardara Water Supply Scheme and the Killybegs Scheme underway within the next few months. The inclement weather has delayed progress on the work being carried out adjacent to Killybegs.


Two- Act Comedy
The Balor Theatre Group will present a two-act play, "Stop It Nurse", by Sam Cree, in the Dolmen Centre on Tuesday July the 9th at 8:30 p.m. Admission for adults will cost € 7. and for children € 4. There will be a complimentary cup of tea or coffee after the play, and everybody is welcome.


Congratulations
Congratulations to Nora Curran on her graduation from Coleraine University, Ulster, with an Honours Degree in biomedical science. She is currently employed at Altnagelvin Hospital as a biomedical scientist. Nora is the daughter of Paddy and Ann Curran, Tullycleave, Ardara. We wish her all the best in her new employment after her years of study.


Comairle Paróiste Ard a'Ratha/Tir Boghaine Teo
A summer camp of non-stop activities for 10 -13 year olds will take place from the 9th - 12th of July in the Ardara Community Centre. The morning session begins at 10 a.m. and the afternoon session begins at 2 p.m., finishing each day at 4 p.m. The fee is € 13. Contact Kay or Phelim at 073-38462 for further information.


Ardara I.C.A.
A full busload of I.C.A. members and their friends travelled to Letterkenny on Thursday the 27th of June to see a performance of John B, Keane's comedy play "The Chastitute", at An Grianan theatre. The cast of the play were wonderful actors and included Mick Lally, Mary McEvoy, Eileen Colgan, and Mary Toal, all of 'Glenroe' fame. The theatre was fully booked for the Thursday evening performance. The Ardara ladies enjoyed the saucy scenes and sallies, and their night out at the theatre.


Playgroup Registration
Parents who have not registered their children for playgroup in September should do so, as places are limited. Call to the playgroup any morning between 9:30 a.m. and 12 noon.


Show Meeting
There will be a show meeting on Monday the 8th of July at 9 p.m. in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel. All members please attend as preparations for the Show are getting underway.


Missions Appeal
Sister Nuala Glynn has aked that her appreciation and thanks be expressed for the support of her appeal for the Missions recently. In the Ardara part of the parish, € 2,940. was contributed. She promises a remembrance in the prayers of the Sisters.


Dolmen Centre
On Friday the 12th of July, the first Summer Evenings Entertainment in the Dolmen Centre will feature 'Rebel Hearts' (the Folan family), with traditional ceilidh music from Seamus Sweeney's junior award-winning ceilidh band, An Groupai Cheoil. This promises to be a great night's entertainment, not to be missed. It will commence at 8:30 p.m.


Exhibition, Artists' Resource Centre
On Saturday the 27th of June, an exhibition of the work of John Martin Cunningham and of Jacquette Fleury was opened in the Artists' Resource Centre, Wood Rd, Ardara. This is Jacquette's second exhibition in Ardara. Her first was in Nancy's Bar, at which she sold a good many of her colourful encaustic pictures. The present exhibition looks like being just as successful for her. John Martin's pictures are of acrylic on paper, and comprise a series of interesting landscapes from a world journey. Some of the landscapes are from in and around Ardara, which makes them of additional interest to people living here. A somewhat cheeky little red kite appears in every picture, and one can only surmise that this kite follows John Martin on all his travels! Call in to see this exhibition by two local artists from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. any day from Tuesday till Sunday. Admission is free and the exibition will remain open until July the 16th.


American Harness Horse-Racing
Caroline Whyte-Gallagher, James, Donal and Hugh Byrne were pleased with the results of their work in organising American harness horse-racing on Carn Strand, in the afternoon of Sunday the 30th of June. A total of twenty-seven horses from Co. Tyrone and Co. Donegal were entered in the races . Despite the wet weather everyone had a good day, and € 1000. was raised for the Resource Centre for People with Special Needs, Wood Rd, Ardara. This may become an annual event. The organisers would like to thank their sponsors, and the stewards who worked so enthusiastically in the rain.

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Seafood Festival a Success

The usual lively atmoshere prevailed at the 2002 Portnoo/Rosbeg Seafood Festival on June 22nd and 23rd, and the organisers were more than happy at the way in which participants enjoyed themselves during a trouble-free weekend. "The sun shone on the righteous, and the weather was brilliant," stated Tommy Barrett, a member of the organising committee. "The Air/Sea Rescue display was a fantastic success."   The Committee would like to thank all the local people for their help and support, and their co-operative efforts in gathering seafood for the festival. They'd also like to thank the local Gardai and the Civil Defence who were on duty for the whole weekend and kept the traffic moving. They wish to apologise to the public for any events which didn't take place as advertised, due to circumstances beyond their control.


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By Susan Boyd

Winner of the three-quarter bred one-mile race at Carn Beach was Flash, owned by Francis McVeigh of Port Salon, and driven by Kevin Boyce. Flash covered the mile circuit in two minutes and nineteen seconds. This was the second fastest recorded time of the day.

Summer Camp
Summer Camp for 10-13 years olds - Dates: 9th - 12th July; Time 10.00am - 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Fee €13. Contact Kay or Phelim at 073-38462


Playgroup
Parents who have not registered children for Playgroup in September should do so as places are limited. Call to the Playgroup any morning between 9.30am and 12 noon.


Caring for Carers
A meeting will be held in the Women's Centre, Kilclooney on Tuesday 2nd July from 7.30 - 9.30pm. All carers are welcome. For further information contact 073-38451 or 077-61500 ext. 227.


Senior Citizens
Senior Citizens outing to Ards Friary on Tuesday 16th July. Open to all senior citizens. Mass, Confessions and lunch will be arranged. Please leave names at the Post Office or ring Breda at 41246. Helpers for the day, are you available?


Thank You
Sister Nula Glynn has asked us to express her appreciation and thanks for your support to her appeal for the Missions last weekend. In the Ardara part of the Parish €2,940.00 was contributed. She promises a remembrance in the prayers of the Sisters.


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