Ardara news in October 2000

29th October 2000	Life Pregnancy Care Wish to thank all who contributed to their Church Gate collection and those who helped take up the collection. Donegal Hospice Thank you for your support of their recent Coffe Mornings in the Community. Mass and Healing Service In Rossnowlagh on Sunday 5th November. Bus leaving at 1:30pm. Book at Diver's. Dearcadh Submissions for this year's Dearcadh magazine should reach the Editorial Board by Saturday, 18th November. Halloween Children's Fancy Dress Disco In Peter Olivers on Monday, 30th October, 8:00pm - 10:00pm. I.C.A. Monthly meeting of the I.C.A. will be held in the Community Centre on Wednesday, 1st November at 8:30pm. A demonstration of wine making will be held. All welcome.


26th October 2000		Football match! Pictured at their wedding reception in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town are Mary McHugh and Sean Kelly. Mary is PRO for the Ardara GAA Club and Sean is Chairman of St. Nauls GAA Club in Mountcharles. A special guest at the wedding was the Dr. Maguire Cup which was won by Mary's club last month.

	Gordan & Martina Pictured after their wedding in Ardara Methodist Church are Martina McGlinchey and Gordan Young. Bestmen were Conal Sweeney, Blain Young and Alexander Young. Bridesmaids Marie Gallagher, Eileen McGlinchey and Matron of Honer, Ann-Marie Greene.

	Anthony Molloy could return for another year The search for a new manager of the Donegal minor team has been widened after one of the candidates, Barry Cunningham, withdrew from the race last week. Indeed, it is learned that outgoing manager, Anthony Molloy, could well be handed the job for another year.	Anthony Molloy
	A special sub-committee has been set up by the Minor Board to look into the possibility of drawing up a minor management team. It is believed that a number of people in the county will be approached with a view to joining the management team. It is envisaged that after a team is in place there will then be an appointment of a manager from among the team. Early this week the name of Anthony Molloy emerged as one of the favourites for the job and although no confirmation was available, it is believed that the former All-Ireland winning captain is the frontrunner for the post.

	Puppet Theater The Spring Onion Puppet Theater will present the story of "Androcles and the Lion" at Ard Bia in the Heritage Centre on Friday November 3rd. There will be two showings of the production, 11am and 2pm. The production is recommended for children between 5 and 12 years, but is guaranteed fun for all. Admission is free but places are limited. Halloween Supper A Halloween Supper is being held in the Central Bar, Ardara on this Saturday, 28th October, with music by the Latchicoes. Tricks or Treats a plenty and plenty of room for your broom sticks. All for only £2 admission and supper. So come out and support this Fund-raiser for the Senior Citizens Christmas Party. On November 7th the Ardara Senior Citizens are hosting a lunchin the Nesbitt Arms Hotel for their friends from Carrick. This lunch is for all the Senior Citizens of the Ardara area, so please try to come along. There will be music and entertainment following the lunch. The group from Ardara had such a lovely time in Carrick recently, that we felt we would like to return the compliment. We would also like to begin to do likewise with all the other area groups of Senior Citzens to keep up the friendship between all the parishes.


22nd October 2000	The Ardara Artists Resource Centre Currently on display is "In-Tandem", an exhibition of paintings from the Limerick based Real Art Project, Gweedore artist Caitlin Ní Ghallchoir and local tapestry artist Colm Sweeney. The exhibition continues until Sunday 10th November 2000. Tai Chi Tai chi classes are held every Thursday in the Heritage Centre at 7:00pm. Badminton Badminton every Monday night at 9:00pm in the Community Centre. Everyone welcome.


20th October 2000		First School Days Stacy Sweeney, Karina Sweeney, Evanne Breslin, Colm Sweeney, Cian Braddon-Brennan and Liam Mc Guinness, new junior infants at St. Mary's National School, Ardara, pictured with their teacher Dolores Gildea.
	Junior Infants pictured at Scoil an Bhreacaigh, Ardara, Patrick Cannon, Marie McHugh, Martina Maguire and Lorcan O'Donnell, pictured with their teacher, Mrs. P.Moran.

		Charlie welcomes John Finn Geal leader, Mr John Bruton (centre), is welcomed to Donegal Town by the chairman of Donegal County Council, Clr. Charlie Bennett. Included is Deputy Dinny McGinley.

	AIB/REHAB Donegal People of the Year Awards
	Frank Gallagher has been announced as one of the winners of the sixth series of AIB/REHAB Donegal People of the Year Awards, and will be presented at a Gala Function in the Mount Errigal Hotel, Letterkenny, on Friday, 17th November.	Frank Gallagher
	A classic story of a man who started a small business in the 60's and through hard work and vision developed it into one of the most modern bakeries in the country, employing over 100 full-time workers. In recent years, he developed a market for specialised breads, with the creation of the "French Mill" product and the much publicised supply of wholemeal breads to Harrods of London. At local level in Ardara, he is a strong supporter of community effort, and as sponsor of the successful Ardara GAA team which this year won the Co.Donegal Senior Football title, would have shared the pride of all in the area.

	Engagement Congratulations to Ciara Boyle, Glen Road, Glenties and David Hennigan, Ardara who got engaged last Saturday. New Arrival Congratulations to Grace and Dessie O'Donnell, Tullycleave, Ardara on the birth of their second child on Saturday 14th October 2000, a brother for Shane. Draft Net Licence The Salmon Draft Net Fishermen (Ballyshannon and Letterkenny Areas) are holding a meeting in the Bay View Hotel, Killybegs at 4.00pm on Sunday next the 22nd October. This meeting will decide the future of your Draft Net Licence and it's very important that you are there. Resource Centre The Ardara Artists Resource Centre invites you to attend a reception for the opening of In Tandem an exhibition of paintings by national and local artists. The exhibition opens at 8.30pm on Saturday next, 21st October and continues until Sunday the 10th November and the Centre is located at the site of the workshop of P J McGill on the Wood Road in Ardara. Open 10.30am-5.30pm Tues-Sun. Everyone welcome and admission is free. Parish League The GAA U-10 parish league final takes place on this Sunday, 22nd October at 4.00pm. This has been a very exciting campaign. We hope that as many parents as possible will come to the game as the Cup for the winning team is the Michael McNelis Memorial Cup, in memory of this young boy who left us last year.


18th October 2000	Dolmen Centre Kilclooney 075-45010 Art Classes every Monday: 8:00pm - 10:00pm Bowls on Wednesday at 8:00pm Car boot Sale on Sunday 29th October from 12:00 noon - 5:00pm. £5 per car. Junior Badminton Will resume in the Community Centre on Saturday 21st October 2:00pm - 3:00pm