| 28th
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Community Notices
Buy Nothing Day
Cller Terence Slowey, Donegal County Council, advises
that on December 2nd this year there will a boycott by
the consumers of Ireland in protest to the excessive and
unjust prices that are being charged to the Irish
consumer. A similar protest was organised in Greece this
year 3rd September where consumers avoided all shops,
pubs andrestaurants etc. in protest to the prices that
were being charged. The European commissioner for
consumer affairs (an Irish man David Byrne) and the Irish
Government have both being entirely passive with this
issue when a lot feel something could have been done.
Since the Euro change-over Ireland leap-frogged above
France and Germany to become the second most expensive
country in the euro zone after Finland. This contention
is supported by several leading companies and
organisations including Forfas and Price Waterhouse
Coopers. Please advise those you know to support the
boycott. The boycott is set to last for one day as in
Greece.
Santa and the Christmas Lights
Sunday 1st December will be a big day in the life of
Ardara. The highly popular Inflatable Fun will be at the
Community Centre from 12 midday until 2.30 p.m. for
children from the age of 9 to 14 years and from 2.30 p.m.
until 5.30p.m. for children up to 9 years of age. At 2.15
p.m.
Santa Claus will arrive by horse and trap from the
Killybegs Road. As he goes through the town he wants all
the young children to come out and greet him, and then
come with him to his Grotto at Inflatable Fun, Ardara
Community Centre. There he will meet all the young boys
and girls, while they can enjoy themselves at the
Inflatable Fun.
Around 5.00 p.m. Santa will leave on his horse and trap,
and he wants all the children to follow him down to the
Diamond, where he will switch on the Christmas Lights and
then join the young people with some Christmas carols.
All parents are asked to come along and make this a great
day for the children.
Cake and Craft Sale
There will be a cake and craft sale in the Killybegs
Community Hospital on Tuesday the 3rd of December, from 1-4
p.m., in aid of the Day Centre there.Last years craft
sale was a great opportunity for Christmas shopping, so
don't miss out on seeing this year's offers.
Bus to Knock
For those who wish to take part in an all-night vigil in
Knock, to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate
Conception, a bus will leave Divers' Newsagents at 7 p.m.
on Saturday the 7th of December. Please book your seat at
Divers', or with Noreen Feeney, at 075-41689.
Ardara Senior Citizens
The Killybegs Community Care have invited all of the
Ardara senior citizens to a Christmas party in the
Bayview Hotel, Killybegs, on Friday the 6th of December
for a dinner at 2 p.m. and entertainment afterwards. As
time is limited, please leave your names on a sheet
provided at the Ardara Post Office, as soon as possible,
or give your name to Margaret Crossey, Bríd McGill, or
Breda Boyle at 075-41246. Transport will be provided and
all
senior citizens are welcome.
The sale of home produce and crafts was a huge success.
Thank you to all the people who helped, especially the
senior citizens, and those who donated jams, crafts,
plants and other items for sale.This success would not
have been possible without all the people who gave their
time and energy. Thanks to the ladies who worked on the
day, especially the young girls, some of whom are members
of the Foroige Club, to the Central Bar for the use of
their premises, and to all who bought and brought. The
beautiful patchwork quilt, made by Margaret
Crossey, was won by Bridie Byrne, and the lovely iced
cake, made by Bernadette Shovlin, was won by Pauline
McDevitt. The amount raised was ? 1670.
The Ardara Senior Citizens' Christmas party will be held
on the 11th of December, beginning with Mass and the
Blessing of the Sick in the Church of the Holy Family,
followed by dinner in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel at 1 p.m.
This will be followed by music, singing and dancing.
Santa Claus will be in attendance. All senior citizens
are invited. Please leave your names on the sheet
provided in the post office for the Ardara party.
G.A.A. Matters
Poker Classic
The Club are holding a Poker Classic on Sunday 1st
December in Dohertys Bar starting at 8.00 p.m.
U-10 and U-12 Presentation Night
On Friday the 6th December, the GAA Club have organised a
meal for all the children who played U-10 and U-12
football this year. The U-10 A and B Team will have their
meal in the Heritage Centre at 7.00 p.m. The U-12 A and B
teams will have their meal in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel also
at 7.00 p.m.
This will be followed by a presentation disco in the
Nesbitt Arms Hotel. The U-12 A and B teams will receive
their Divisional Winners' medals. Parents are asked to
come along and collect their children at 11.00 p.m.
On Sunday the 22nd December, in the Nesbitt Arms Hotel,
the Minor Board will hold a presentation function on the
same lines as last year. The function will consist of a
meal for the U-14 and U-16 boys' teams, as well as the U-14
and U-16 girls' teams. Any parent wishing to attend the
meal can purchase a ticket for €10.00. Bookings can
be made by contacting John M. Byrne at 087-2880026. The
Minor Board had a successful year with the boys winning 4
divisional titles, 1 county league title, and the girls
winning 2 county championship titles. The U-14 and U-16
boys will be presented with their divisional medals, as
will the U-14 boys with their county league medals. The U-14
and U-16 girls will also be presented with their county
medals on the night. The presentation will be followed by
a disco.
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| 21st
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Community Notices
Ardara Parish Council
At the Parish Council meeting of November the 11th, S.
McCahill had printed out a poster of the rental charges
for the use of the Community Centre : the meeting room
costs € 10. per hour, the main hall costs € 15.
per hour. He said that clubs or groups should make
payment at the Community Centre, or directly to the bank.
Ms Sheila Sweeney reported her resignation as chairperson
of the Community Centre Committee. She said there was a
balance of € 1400. in the bank account at present.
There is at present only one trustee of the Community
Centre. A group of volunteers was formed to keep the
Community Centre running, and to address some of the
problems of maintenance of the building, and of fiscality.The
eight people who volunteered to help are : John
McBrearty, Gwen Breslin, Donal Haughey, Brenda Breslin,
Susan Boyd, Joseph Brennan, Sheila Sweeney, and Stephen
McCahill. After the Parish Council Meeting had adjourned,
this group met and it was decided that John McBrearty and
Donal Haughey would be joint-chairpersons of the group,
that Gwen Breslin would be secretary, assisted by Sheila
Sweeney, and that Brenda Breslin and Stephen McCahill
would be joint-treasurers.
Tony Breslin reported from the South West Donegal
Communities Partnership Ltd. He said that bus routes were
planned between Loughros Pt and Ardara, Narin and Ardara,
and Glencolmcille and Ardara. Timetables were to be sent
to each household in the post, and were to be made
available through post offices and some local shops.Gwen
Breslin was nominated to serve as the Parish Council
representative on Seirbhís Iompair Tuaithe Teo, the
rural transport board of the S.W.D.C.P.Ltd.
Donal Haughey and Paul McCrossan reported, for the
Walking Festival Committee, on the success of the map-reading
and mountain skills course in the Heiritage Centre. Nine
adults had attended the course. The Walking Festival
Committee was re-elected as follows : Paul McCrossan,
Donal Haughey, Terence Slowey, Adrian Brennan, Marie
Therese Gillespie, Mary Doherty, and Patricia Haughey.
A Dance Festival, comprised of instruction in, and
enjoyment of, set-dancing ,is being planned for the bank-holiday
week-end in October. The organising committee for this
new idea are : Mary Couzens, Breda Boyle, Gwen Breslin,
and Sheila Sweeney.
Counciller Terence Slowey reported to the meeting on a
number of subjects. Six new houses at Ardconnell are to
be allocated within a week.The two water pumping stations
at Meena Valley and Meentinadea would soon be on-line,
though their completion was 'a bit behind time', Cller
Slowey said. Applications for funding for the Walking
Festival postage, and the "Cup o' Tae" music
festival had been made to Bord Fáilte.Over 4000 bar-coded
and catalogued books were now part of the Ardara Library.
The Department of the Marine were examining the plans for
the Ardara Sewage Scheme, as a preliminary to granting a
fore-shore licence for the scheme.
The next Parish Council Meeting will take place on Monday
the 9th of December.
Badminton
Badminton for adults will commence in the Ardara
Community Centre from 9 - 11 p.m. on Monday November the
25th. All new members are welcome.
The Late Mary B. Maguire
The death occurred suddenly at her home in Main St,
Ardara, on November the 7th, of Mary B. Maguire, aged 72
years. She was born in Ardara, living with her family in
Drimaha until the age of 22 years, when she emigrated to
Philadelphia, spending 32 years there. Her first post was
in a Parochial House, and then she took up employment
with the Wetherill family, remaining with them for thirty
years. Because of bad health, Mary retired to her native
Ardara in her mid-fifties. Mary and her sister, Margaret,
are well-known locally for their voluntary work in
keeping so beautifully the Church of the Holy Family.
This work was a source of great pride and joy for Mary.
A long-standing friend of Mary's, Father Shem, travelled
from Cork to attend her funeral, and assisted Father
Doohan at a con-celebration of Mass in the Church of the
Holy Family, on the occasion of the removal of the
remains to the church. The funeral took place on November
the 9th, Fr Shem and Canon Austin Laverty officiating.
Among the many lovely flowers were two beautiful bouquets
sent by the Wetherill family of Philadelphia.
Mary is survived by her twin-brother, Patrick John
Maguire, Philadelphia, her three sisters, Margaret,
Philomena and Ann of Main St, Ardara, her sister,
Bernadette McCloskey, Coventry, England, her nieces and
nephews, her cousins, Jack Maguire and his wife, Carmel,
Front St, Ardara, Gerard Maguire, his wife, Maura, and
their family, Dublin. Mary will be sadly missed by all
who knew her. The community extends their sympathy to the
family in their loss.
Annual Card Game
The annual card game in aid of Our Lady's Hospital for
Sick Children, Crumlin Rd, Dublin, will take place in
Teague's Bar, on Friday the 6th of December 2002, at 8 p.m.
There willbe lots of prizes on the night, and donations
are also gratefully received.
Dinner/Dance
St Connall's Church annual dinner/dance takes place in
the Nesbitt Arms on Friday the 22nd of November. You are
reminded that the meal will be served at 9 p.m. Music
will be by Frank McGhee Sound. Very few tickets are still
available.
Traditional Music Celebration
Annora, Narin, is celebrating one year of traditional
music on Friday the 22nd of November. Everybody is
welcome.
Senior Citizens' Fundraising
Sale of home produce and craft work in the Central Bar on
Saturday the 23rd of November, starting at 12 noon. A
hand-made patchwork quilt will be raffled. Come along and
support this community group.
Community Bus Service
Timetables are available in the post office and some
shops. In case you missed out on getting a timetable, the
following routes connect with Ardara every Friday.
Departing Loughros Pt at 10:25 a.m., arriving at the
Heiritage Centre at 10 :40 a.m. Returning from the
Heiritage Centre at 1:45 p.m. to arrive in Loughros Pt at
2 p.m.
Departing Glengesh at 11 a.m. to arrive at the Heiritage
Centre at 11:15 p.m. Returning from the Heiritage Centre
at 2:20 p.m. to arrive at Glengesh at 2:35 p.m.
Departing Lemagowra cross-roads at 9 a.m. via
Largnaseeragh (9:10 a.m.), Maghera (9:30 a.m.), to arrive
at the Heiritage Centre at 9:45 a.m. Returning from the
Heiritage Centre at 2:20 p.m., via Maghera (2:35b p.m.),
Largnaseeragh (2:55 p.m.), to arrive at Lemagowragh cross-roads
at 3:05 p.m.
Departing Ardara Heiritage Centre at 9:45 a.m,, via
Tullies (9:50 a.m.), Maas (10 a.m.), Clooney (10:05 a.m.),
Ballykillduff , Kilclooney-Dolmen Centre (10:15 a.m.), to
arrive at the Heiritage Centre at 10:25 a.m. Returning
from the Heiritage Centre at 1 p.m., via Kilclooney-Dolmen
Centre (1:10 p.m.), Ballykillduff, Clooney (1:20 p.m.),
Maas (1:25 p.m.), Tullies (1:35 p.m.), to arrive at the
Heiritage Centre at 1:45 p.m.
Free travel passes are accepted, and frail or elderly
passengers may request to be picked up at their door,
provided they call and book this service before 4 p.m. on
the preceding day. Further information is available from
Tara at 074-9738913, Seirbhís Iompair Tuaithe Teo.
Choir
The adult choir met after 11 o'clock Mass in the Church
of the Holy Family to discuss the programme for Christmas.
If any member was unable to be present, please call Nessa
Molloy at 075-41177. New members are welcome to join in
the Christmas music. Contact Nessa.
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| 14th
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Community Notices
Local G.A.A. History to be
Published
The G.A.A.
Club are currently putting together the history of
the Club. The book will be launched early next year.
There are many photos and articles in the Parish which
have yet to reach the Committee. As this will be a once-off
publication, it is vital that all data relating to the G.A.A.
in our Parish, from its foundation, is included. People
are asked to forward old pictures, newspaper cuttings and
any other information which should be included in the
book, which is to be launched early next year. All items
will be treated with care and returned to the owner as
soon as possible. It is hoped that the people of the
Parish would support the local branch of the G.A.A. on
this, and forward items before Christmas to any of the
following:- Mary Kelly, John McConnell, James McHugh,
George Doherty, Tom O'Donnell, James McBrearty, Conal A.
Gildea or Charlie Mooney.
Rural Transport
South West Donegal Communities Partnership Ltd have been
working on this issue for a number of months.
The good news is that they have been awarded funding
under the Rural Transport Initiative administered by ADM
to set up a Community Transport Company, which will
provide a Rural Transport Service. This initial funding
will allow for the running costs of the service for the
first year, by which time additional and more permanent
funding will be secured.
Seirbhís Iompair Tuaithe Teo hope to have the buses on
the road by the end of November, in plenty of time for
your Christmas visiting and shopping. Staff have been
employed and the office will be based in Kilcar. Delays
in securing office space has meant the staff having to
work temporarily from the CDP office in Killybegs.
Timetables with route information will be circulated over
the coming weeks via An Post, and will also be available
in shops, Health Centres, Post Offices etc. It is
understood that a bus route from Narin and Portnoo to
Ardara is planned, another from Loughros Pt to Ardara,
and a weekly bus service between Ardara and Donegal town
is also in the pipeline.
SWDCPL will keep us posted of further progress!
S.W. Donegal Information Project
Access to information is essential to avail of services
particular to your needs. In rural Ireland access is
often extremely difficult. The S.W. Donegal Communities
Partnership, having identified this need, are, in
association with Comhairle, seeking to find a solution.It
is their hope that with adequate training this service
will be available to both individuals and community
groups.
Training is set to begin in their Resource Centre in
Killybegs on the 19th of November. For additional
information, contact 073- 41972.
S.W Donegal Communities Partnership Resource
Centre
A number of services, including the Donegal Domestic
Violence Service, is available from the Resource Centre,
Killybegs.
Confidentiality is guaranteed. Anyone seeking more
information or referral numbers may contact 073 - 41972.
Support to community groups, photocopying, C.V
preparation, free access to computers are also there. You
are very welcome!
Congratulations
Roisín Maguire, Drimaghey Park, is to be congratulated
on being the October-winner of a new car in the monthly
Rehabilitation draw. Roisín won a Ford Focus Freedom
2002 and will take delivery of her new car in the near
future.
New York Marathon
Ardara had a candidate in the recent New York Marathon.
We were ably represented by Thomas Boyle of the
Greenhouse, who had run the New York Marathon once
before, in 1998. Because of preparation for the re-opening
of his improved business premises, Thomas had only had
time to train for the five weeks preceding his journey to
New York. Nevertheless, he ran the Marathon in a time of
4 hours and 20 minutes, being placed as 14,136th in a
field of 31,500 runners. As he was wearing the
distinctive green, white and gold Irish athletic vest,
Thomas was delighted to find there was plenty of support
for an Irish participant, from the spectators lining the
route. He found the weather in New York to be icy cold
and was glad to return to the milder temperatures of
Donegal, where we only have a little rain to bother us!
Donegal South Forum
Donegal South Forum is currently compiling a directory of
all voluntary and community groups in their area. The
Ardara Community Play Group, the Heiritage Centre, the
Parish Council, and the Ardara Women's Group are already
affiliated with South Forum. For those groups who may be
seeking funding from various government departments or
agencies, inclusion in this directory may strengthen your
request by underlining your commitment. Registration
forms are available from Donegal South Forum Ltd,
Allingham Bridge, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Phone/fax
072-22888, or e-mail donegalsouthforum@eircom.net
The deadline for submissions is very near, so don't delay
your registration.
Annual Service for the Dead in Kiltigheagrna
This service which was postponed on November the 3rd,
will now be held next Sunday, the 17th of November, at 2:30
p.m.
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Community Notices
L.I.S.Roads Applications
Completed application forms for the Local Improvements
Scheme Roads Programme for 2003 need to be with the
Council before the end of 2002. To qualify for the Scheme
the road must provide access to parcels of land of which
at least two are owned or occuplied by different persons
(families) engaged in separate agricultural activities,
provides access for harvesting purposes (including turf
or seaweed) for two or more persons or shall in the
opinion of the County Council be used by the public.
Application forms and full details are available from
Councillor Terence Slowey, Tel: 074 95 41830; 087 2242591.
Dinner/Dance
Ardara St Connall's Church are holding their annual
dinner/dance on the 22nd of November in the Nesbitt Arms
Hotel. Tickets are available from Denise and Robert
Freeborn, Hilda Boyd (Drumitten), and Susan Boyd,
Loughros Pt. This is usually a well-attended and
enjoyable occasion and everyone is invited to be there.
Please buy your ticket in advance of the event.
Pioneers Association
On Wednesday the 30th of October, the Pioneer Total
Abstinence Association held their annual supper dance in
the Central Bar, Ardara. Fr. Cullen Medals (for 60 years
of committment) were awarded to : Mai Kearney, Sheila
Melley, Nellie McLoone, James Boyle, Joseph Kennedy, and
Bernard Slowey. Gold pins were presented to : Mary B.
Boyle, Róisin McHugh, Jimmy McHugh, Vincent McConnell,
Gerry McNelis, Seamus Breslin, and Neil Frances Gallagher.
Silver Pins were presented to : Patricia Gallagher and
Margaret Slowey. The Council members wish to thank all
the people who attended the dance, those who provided the
food, those who sponsored prizes, the management and
staff of the Central Bar, and 'Country Traditions' who
provided the music on a most enjoyable evening.
Estate of the Late Patrick Gildea
A large crowd attended the public auction in the Nesbitt
Arms Hotel, of the estate of the late Patrick Gildea.The
licenced public house and the field behind it, in Main St.,
were purchased by Peter and Pat McGill, Aighe, for 290
thousand euro. The dwelling house, next door to 'The
Present Day' in Main St., was purchased by Ms M.
O'Donnell, on behalf of Eamonn McNelis, Edergole. Two
fields, one in Hillhead and the other in Magumna, were
purchased by Ms Loretta Gauthier, The Manse, Ardara. Ms
Gauthier is a sister of the deceased Patrick Gildea.
Childminders or Potential Childminders
Free support services, and training and support advice
information are available. For further details contact
Sally Mooney, Childminders' Advisory Worker, Donegal
County Childcare Committee, Main St, Stranorlar, at 074 -
32416. The N.W.H.B. also sponsor this service.
Map Reading and Mountain Skills
An introduction to map reading and mountain skills will
take place on Saturday the 9th of November at the
Heritage Centre, Ardara. It will commence at 11 a.m. and
finish at 3 p.m. Map and compass will be provided. Bring
along suitable clothing for the weather, and wellies or
walking boots. For further details contact (074) 9541795
Downstrands Women's Group
A computer course comprised of digital photography and
desk-top publihing will commence on the 7th of November
from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Women's Resource Centre,
Kilclooney (old school).Come along and learn to use a
digital camera and increase your knowledge. This six-week
course is open to men and women. Fees will cost € 30.
A course in soft furnishings ( curtains, cushions,
pelmets, tie-backs etc.) will commence on Wednesday the 6th
of November from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. There are some
places available in this class, though the Monday evening
class is fully booked. Fees will cost € 20.
Phone 075-45368 for details of both courses, or to
register, as soon as possible. Both courses are supported
by the Adult Education Service of the V.E.C., Donegal
town, which is dedicated to providing low cost
educational courses to the community.
Chiropodist
The chiropodist will be in attendance at the Ardara
Community Centre on Tuesday the 12th of November from 2 -
5 p.m. For an appointment, contact Breda at 075-41246.
Annual Service for the Dead
The Kiltighearna service and prayers planned for Sunday
the 3rd of November at 2:30 p.m., were cancelled due to
bad weather. They are to be re-scheduled at a later date.
Weather permitting, the Kilcashel annual service and
prayers will take place on Sunday, November the 10th, at
2:30 p.m.
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