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visit the scream room, and the photo booth and finish the family afternoon by joining in the Halloween parade. For the young ones there is face painting and family games in all the shopping centres. To round off the evening at the end of the parade at 4.30pm as they once again bring their Halloween there will be a prize giving for the best fancy dress. Monster Bash to town. The president of Letterkenny Chamber, John Halloween Parade Bowe, who helped to launch the Halloween Get your family involved by dressing up and Fest earlier this month said, “We’re delighted coming in to Letterkenny to join in the fun, to see how popular the Letterkenny Halloween Fest has become. It is great to see whole families out in town for the day dressed up in their creative costumes. The event is growing each year with the Retail Park, Letterkenny Shopping Centre, Main Street and The Courtyard Shopping Centre all involved it is becoming a real community event. We look forward to seeing all the fabulous costumes on the day and we’ll be here to join in the fun.”
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Donegal County Council is asking the public and local businesses not to provide materials for bonfires during Halloween weekend as these fires can cause serious damage to the environment and a risk to our health. Suzanne Bogan, Waste Awareness Officer with the Council states that “while traditionally wood and straw were used on bonfires in recent times materials such as tyres, mattresses, furniture, plastics, metal etc are burned on bonfires. This type of activity is illegal. It is also an offence to supply waste materials to parties collecting for ‘Bonfire Night’. The burning of waste such as rubber, aerosols, plastics, foam, mattresses, couches and household waste material in bonfires is very damaging to our health and environment. When waste materials are burned on a bonfire harmful dioxins are created and released into the air that we breathe.”
She added “Donegal County Council is currently monitoring a number of locations were waste materials have been supplied as bonfire material over the past number of years and we are undertaking an audit of certain businesses to ensure that there is compliance under the relevant legislation and to ensure that waste materials are not supplied for burning on bonfires”. Bonfires: Health risk and damage to the environment.
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Shandon Hotel nominated for Marketing Excellence 2016 The newly renovated Shandon Hotel won’t even celebrate it’s first birthday for another few months yet it has already been shortlisted for a top marketing award in the Chamber of Commerce Letterkenny Business Awards for 2016.
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Unprecedented demand Carolynne’s first priority was to create the website back in early January 2016 to take advantage of one of the busiest booking months of the year. She pushed ahead, and so good was the online digital marketing strategy coupled with the offline PR strategy, that the bookings on the website started to roll in even though at that stage they only had one superior and one standard room finished at that stage!
Carolynne Harrison, general manager of the Shandon Hotel & Spa. The Hotel has just been nominated for Marketing Excellence 2016 due to an excellent online digital and offline marketing strategy put in place in early 2016.
This resulted in Carolynne needing to recruit sooner for her reservations team to handle the unprecedented demand. Carolynne told the Letterkenny Advertiser “My biggest challenge was getting a strong base of business in at winter time. I created the ‘Wild Atlantic Winter Wonderland’ package where kids will have a magical walk through the Shandon Forest, through Narnia, Candy Cane Lane, Ginger Bread Alley and finish up having hot chocolate and cookies with Mrs. Claus’. Santa will also visit the children in their rooms and he will know their
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Home Town Musings by Paddy Walsh
HOW NOT TO SITE A TOURISM OFFICE
access with a more than helpful staff and an abundance of literature and information within its walls. But for those holidaymakers who have arrived by bus and are staying around the town centre, it’s something of a struggle to get to. Surely somewhere more central could have been found to locate a tourism information office that doesn’t just promote Letterkenny and surrounding attractions but the county as a whole? Answers on a postcard.
DELTA BOYS MAKING SOME NOISE Donegal Tourist Office, a bit hard to get to if you’re a tourist!
A couple of Saturdays ago, I observed four tourists puffing their way over the hillock that separates the Port Road from the tourist information office on the Neil T. Blaney Road. They had obviously walked out from the town to get to it and judging by their red faces and demeanours – none of them were what we might describe as lightweight – it had taken something out of them to get that far. And they still had to walk back. And consequently the first question they may have been asking - was there a local branch? Something the locals themselves have been asking for a few years now – just why do we have our tourism office located as far removed from the centre as it’s almost possible to be while still within the vicinity of the town? Don’t get me wrong. It’s a fine building and for those tourists on hire-car holidays easy enough to
It’s a Friday night in McGinley’s bar –one of the town’s best venues for live music - on Lower Main Street and the poster on the wall announces the appearance of “DD & The Delta Boys – Rhythm & Blues just the way you like it”. And those of us who turn up for this musical event cannot disagree. Fronted by Dermot Donohue, the band has you tapping your feet from the off and right through to the end. I first saw them live at the Letterkenny Reunion last year in the Station House Hotel and vowed to catch up with them again. Only took a year but I don’t get out as much as I used to! The Delta Boys also include Michael O’Boyce on bass (and drums when called upon), Fergus Brennan on guitar and vocals, and, normally, Ronan McKee on drums. But due to his absence, the versatile George Kelly took the sticks for the night and helped maintain the riveting sound that marks this band out from many of their peers.
Complete with trilby hats (I thought Conor McBride was going to be screaming copyright!) and the obligatory dark glasses on some of the members (Dermot being presented with a pair of Gucci sunglasses by his old school-mate, Vincent Blake shortly after the set began), they rhythmed and blued for close to two hours and even managed to secure the services of some of the customers/ fans on percussion, Vincent among them. D.D. is the perfect frontman complete with the searing sound of his harmonica and there were highlights galore in terms of material – my favourite of the night being the stirring verion of ‘Jean Genie’ . The late Mr. Bowie would have nodded in approval. Sound and vision personified. Absolutely no lowlights with the exception of that old stage dry ice trick – it kept ending up looking like something that had boiled over in Mike’s Diner….! Nevertheless here’s a band that are smoking hot.
a treat. Where purely comical plays are concerned, this truly WAS the real McCoy. Your only hope is that the Gaels team behind it – and credit to every single one of them on, and off, stage – decide to stage it again at some point. But that’s hardly likely to happen. Or is it?
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Saw a bevy (yeah, I checked it up) of swans landing in the Swilly the other day, a sight I always find both fascinating and comforting. On route to God knows where, these migrating birds drop in to see us in Letterkenny at this time of the year before taking off again. Eventually two swans will set up temporary home near the banks of the river and for a few months will remain there and provide a spectacle for any aspiring photographers or bird watchers (the official name for the latter grouping is ornithologists but I can’t spell that!). A wonderful sight and not even the town band out to greet them.
So good I had to go twice! I’m talking about the Letterkenny Gaels production of ‘It’s the Real McCoy’ which ran for eight nights earlier this month at the clubrooms at the Glebe. A laugh a minute or more precisely every twenty seconds – one of the funniest shows I’ve seen in years (and I’ve been at meetings of Letterkenny Town Council!) and with an all local cast to help it along. Go on, you missed it, didn’t you? Well, you missed
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Chef Chris Molloy of The Lemon Tree Restaurant was crowned Donegal Chowder Champion at the recent county Chowder Cook-Off. Hosted by ‘The Food Coast – Donegal’s Good Food Initiative’ the county cook-off took place at the Hooked! Maritime Festival in the LYIT Tourism College, Killybegs and chef Chris Molloy will now to go on to represent Donegal at the 7th annual All-Ireland Chowder Cook-Off competition in Kinsale early next year. Donegal is hoping to retain the title, after Inishowen chef and restaurateur, Kieran Doherty, brought the award home to the county for the first time last year.
“I’m over the moon to be crowned the Donegal Chowder Champion and I’m particularly delighted to be taking the title back through the gap to Letterkenny. I’d like to thank everyone who helped out in any way and pay special tribute to Eve-Anne McCarron of The Food Coast – Donegal’s Good Food Initiative for organising the event and looking after all of us. Our passion at The Lemon Tree is to source local and sustainable produce, which is an easy task given Donegal is blessed with great food producers. I’m looking forward to representing our county in the All Ireland Chowder Cook-Off next year and will be doing my very best to make sure we can make it two in a row for Donegal.”
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Special Post Box Hop back on the train to Buffers, Oakfield’s brand new tea house, where adults can enjoy a free glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate. Children can write and post their Christmas letter to Santa in his special Post Box. Lots of festive activities, entertainment and seasonal refreshments will be available at Buffers, making it an event not to be missed *Babies 1 – 12 months – Free for their first Christmas! Bookings must be made online at www.oakfieldpark.com
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he lifted up her head and peered outside through the frosted window. Wrinkled eyes gazed into the bright sky, and a smile came over the old woman’s face when she saw the full moon, shining away in all it’s harvest glory, a perfect background setting for All Hallow’s Eve.
A loud purring reached her ears as a black cat leaped up on the table next to the rocking chair she was sitting in. “Yes, my sweets. Isn’t that a pretty night we have in store for us? Old man moon looks down on us with a wink in his eye tonight.” The cat stared at her with deep green eyes, attention fixed on every word. “You know what this night means, don’t you, Trickster?” The cat let out a soft meow, listening to his master. “It is the passing of an age, that is what. Many long years, happy memories, but there is an ending to every story, good and bad. Ol’ Madge here has seen it all, yes I have.” The old woman pushed herself up from the chair, one gnarled hand stroking the silken fur of Trickster. There was a creaking noise as old bones cracked within the ancient body, stiff Halloween Short Story by Paul Melniczek joints groaning in protest at the effort made by her to straighten up. “Such little time, and too many things to fill it with, ‘tis “Ah, this craggy old girl ain’t what she used to be. Need a pity.” a dose of the ointment before I go, that’ll fix me for a There was an upper shelf inside the closet, and from this little while.” she brought out a rumpled black hat, pointed at the top Madge walked over towards a large oaken trunk that was in the shape of a narrow cone. filled with an assortment of herbs, spices, animal parts, “Hee hee hee,” she chuckled. “A pointed cone for a jarred collections of insects, packaged powders, and crooked crone.” She set the hat on her head, and brushed numerous other odds and ends. They were the tools of back the strands of silver hair that lay tangled down her trade. to her shoulders. She began to feel much younger and Rummaging through the contents, she found a sachet stronger, but it was only wishful thinking. Potions could containing some brown colored leaves, and when she give her a teasing of both, but that was it. opened it a sweet odor wafted outwards. Madge crossed to the other side of the room, wooden “Hmm, this will do fine.” The crone went over to a floor boards creaking underneath her musty black boots. wooden cabinet which had vials of liquid scattered about The heels clicked softly with her passing. the shelves. She grabbed a tube with a bubbly fluid inside A reading desk sat in the corner, and a dusty tome with a purple tinge to it, and then poured the leaves in. sprawled along the top. Strange words and symbols were Wispy curls of vapor rose up, and the old woman drank etched onto the crinkled pages, the lettering written in deeply. blood. She leafed through until she found the proper A look of revulsion crossed her face at the bitter taste, but incantation, then closed the book with a snap. she shook it off. “Long ago, I could recite nearly every line of verse in half “Not the fountain of youth, but it bestows on me a glim- that script. But now.....” The old woman shook her head, mer of strength, and that is all I need.” She smacked her again being overcome with remorse. dry lips together, and smiled with glee. “More’s the pity, old hag, I’ve had my turn. The wheels Madge hobbled over to the great stone fireplace that of time roll on without stopping, and my moment has warmed the cottage, and a black cauldron was resting arrived to step aside. Only fond memories, no regrets.” above the burning flames. A green liquid boiled away in The old woman’s gaze wandered the trappings of the cota frenzy, fat bubbles oozing from the surface. She stirred tage, her domain for countless years. Yes, fate had treated the mixture with a metal ladle. her well, there was no denial. “Double, bubble, toil and trouble!” “And now, my friend, who has served me so well these “Double, bubble, toil and trouble!’ many years. Will you answer the summons yet again, on Cackling with delight, the old woman churned the foul this night of all nights? broth with renewed vigor. The cauldron hissed in answer, Madge spread her arms wide in appeal, pale yellow eyes and the brew began to fizzle over. closed in concentration. The wind picked up outside, and “Ha ha, that’s it. A ghastly potion for a ghostly night!” tree branches scratched against the window panes, bent Madge nodded to herself, and the flames danced before stick arms moving in wooden animation, responding to her, casting lurid shadows on the walls of the cottage. the surge of dark power that was building within the The image behind the cat grew in size, reaching the cottage. proportions of a great beast which was many times the There was a flash of brilliance radiating from a section feline’s actual body shape. of stone next to the fireplace, and a secret panel was Trickster growled, his dark mane bristling. The master revealed. From the compartment emerged a long broom, made a gesture in the air, and the front door burst open stark in opaque blackness, levitating towards the old as the black cat sprang into the night, the transformation woman. beginning to take place. A howl echoed from the woods “Ha ha ha, come to me! It is our time again. The sisters outside, and Madge shouted in response, the language await!” old and archaic. “Rejoice in the wild, my pet. The night calls. Until the sun The broom continued floating, and it came within the crone’s eager grasp as it throbbed with power, pulsating comes up, when you must return.” A gust of wind blasted against the cottage, slamming the with diabolical energy. door shut with a loud crash. The old woman’s wizened Madge held the broom up triumphantly, and opened the face had a trace of sadness on it, and she let out a deep front door. A strong breeze was blowing, and fallen leaves covered the mossy earth. Sinister figures crouched within sigh. the surrounding shadows, lurking among the trees. “It is almost time, must make haste.” Madge opened the closet and reached inside, tenderly It was Halloween night, and spirits of the nights had bringing out a worn garb, black as the night. A tear trick- awakened in unholy celebration. led from the corner of an eye, moistening the callused Madge sat astride the enchanted broom, and up she flew to meet with her fellow sisters of the coven. This was her cheek beneath. “So many years, where have they all gone? How will I last time as the coven leader, and a new one would be be able to face the next one, knowing that my time is sworn in this Hallow’s Eve. She gazed up at the awaiting sky, spotting others of her done?” She pulled the raiment tightly about herself, cherishing wicked brethren. It was Halloween night, and for the last the feel of the familiar outfit. The cloak gave her comfort time, into that magical night, rode the form of the witch, on her last moonlight ride. and security.
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LETTERKENNY DOWN THE (P)AGES
A look through old books & publications
HERE’S THE FIRST OF A NEW MONTHLY COLUMN WHICH BROWSES THROUGH OLD BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS WHERE LETTERKENNY IS FEATURED. WE START OFF THE SERIES WITH A FAR FROM FLATTERING REFLECTION ON ONE OF THE TOWN’S ICONIC LANDMARKS...
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t has been the subject of lavish accolades down the decades – an ornate and spiritual masterpiece that dominates Letterkenny’s skyline and over the years a wide range of historians, architects, tourists – not to mention the locals – and guide books have commented upon its magnificence since it opened in 1901. But the ‘Shell Guide to Ireland’, published by Ebury Press in London in 1967 offered a rather different perspective on St. Eunan’s Cathedral. The comprehensive book, which detailed towns and villages right throughout the country, was written by Lord Killanin, a journalist at the time and member of the National Monuments Advisory Council, and by Michael Duignan, also a member of the Council and former staff member of the National Library and the National Museum of Ireland. Their piece on Letterkenny started off by describing the town as situated near the head of Lough Swilly and one of the two administrative centres of County Donegal, the other being Lifford.
Only building of note!
The ‘Shell Guide’ to Ireland (published 1967)
“The only building of note is St. Eunan’s (-Adhamhnain’s) Cathedral.” So far so positive but anyone
expecting a glowing tribute to the designers and and St. Helena (two-light,1910).” builders were in for the rudest of awakenings as it The review continued: “The carvings which went on: smother the arch of the crossing depict episodes from the lives of SS Adhamhnan and Columcille. Mediocre The bronze statue (1929), in the churchyard, of “This is a mediocre, late Gothic Revival struc- Cardinal O’Donnell is by Francis Doyle.” ture (by Hague and MacNamara) tricked out with And that was that. The ‘Shell Guide’ not overly pseudo Irish-Romanesque details,” the authors of impressed by Letterkenny’s finest back in the the ‘Shell Guide’ tore into the building. 60’s with descriptions such as “mediocre” and “The clerestory windows (1928-29) are by Harry “pseudo” summing up the opinions of the writers. Clarke. In the transepts are three Michael Healy Though no doubt readers of the publication would windows; Convention of Druim Ceat (five-light, still have been interested to view it to judge its 1910), Dallan and Conan Maol (two-light, 1910), ‘mediocrity” for themselves!
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Iceland as a holiday destination has become the new ‘bucket list’ getaway
Iceland..somewhere different, somewhere amazing! Food & Drink
Are you looking for a City Break with a difference? Something to offer you City culture along with sightseeing in the great outdoors – then look no further. Reykjavik is calling and it is time to give Iceland a try. In recent times, Iceland has gone from Arctic outpost to bucket list getaway. New direct flights from Belfast and Dublin have begun and it has never been easier to get there for a short break. The flight duration is just over two and a half hours from Ireland and there are many departure days to choose from. One of the man draws for a trip to Iceland would be the opportunity to witness the incredible spectacle of the Northern Lights – a truly unique experience for all visitors. As long as the nights are clear there are many tours and options to see the stunning lights in all their glory. Iceland also offers wonderful natural landscapes which really demonstrate how inspiring this Earth can be. Visit the Gold Circle which encompasses the famed geysers, waterfalls and rift valleys along with the Blue Lagoon natural geothermic spa. This top tourist attraction today is a well developed geothermal spa and skin clinic, located in a lava field on the Reykjanes peninsula. Here you can lounge for hours in your swimwear,
There are many great restaurants to choose from, it is advisable to book especially at weekends. The food is a fusion of choice with focus on fish, especially around the trendy docks area. They say that if a fish is 24 hours old – then it is too old! There is of course no denying that alcohol is quite costly. A local beer or glass of house wine costs around €10, but there are options for those looking to drink without breaking the bank.
in a large steamy pond with mud-ladle stations which allow you to make your own face mask. Hot fountains and poolside saunas to splash or relax in and even a beer counter in the centre of the lake! Iceland has municipal public baths in almost all of its towns. If you are a Game of Thrones fan you could try the Myvatn Nature Baths which feature a guided tour of the hit series’ filming locations. Make the trip special and take a bird eye view
Shop local, downtown Reykjavik is packed with souvenir shops offering Viking chic clothing and stuffed toy puffins and whales. As in any capital City shops in the main tourist areas can be pricey, but there are also other boutique style areas offering local crafts and quirky gifts for reasonable prices. It is worth Blue Lagoon, Iceland. remembering that Iceland is non-EU territory by helicopter – there are many companies so you can claim a 24% cat refund on items offering different durations. over ISK 6000 (€45). Show your receipts to the tax desk at the airport on departure and Most of the hotels and accommodation are they will refund your credit card within a few situated in the City of Reykjavik, Europe’s weeks. Northern most capital. This City is more like a large town (Around size Galway) and is easy Contact Liberty Travel for more information on to get around. With tourism and fishing being getting there, where to stay and what highthe two most important industries there is no lights you should book before you go. We surprise the City has been gaining a great know that this is a trip you will always remember. Call us now on 074 91 883380. reputation as a food destination.
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North West Truck Fest Cheque Presentations
MS Donegal Branch being presented with €6300 from the North West Truck Fest. MS Represenatives are Wille Doherty, Ronald McKnight, Tracey McKnigh, Christian Friel and Helen Kelly. Truck Festival Organisers, Robert Browne, Anne Marie Brogan, Gerard Hegarty and Catriona Browne. Photo Clive Wasson
Members of the Holian Family being presented with €6300 from the North West Truck Fest for the Paul Holian Recovery Fund with Truck Festival Organisers, Robert Browne, Anne Marie Brogan, Gerard Hegarty and Catriona Browne. Photo Clive Wasson
Social Night in aid of Cathedral Quarter Letterkenny’s Cathedral Quarter will host a fundraising social night in the Station House Hotel, Letterkenny next weekend.
Contact Michael Duddy at our Letterkenny Branch on (074) 912 2087
Taking place on Friday, 4th November from 9pm to midnight, music will be provided by Cool Country. Tickets cost €5 and are available at the door or can be purchased from any committee member or from Universal Books on the Church Lane. There will also be a raffle on the night with all proceeds going to the Cathedral Quarter project. Asking local businesses and the wider community to come out and support the event, Donnan Harvey, Cathedral Quarter secretary, said: “The Cathedral Quarter Social Night is a great opportunity for people to gather together to have a great night as well as raising some vital funds for the project. Our country band will be sure to have everyone on the dance floor for two hand dancing and jiving. We hope to see a great turnout at the Station House Hotel on Friday, 4th November.” For more information on the Cathedral Quarter Social Night, contact Donnan Harvery, Cathedral Quarter Secretary on 086 345 2457 or visit the Church Lane Cathedral Quarter Facebook page.
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New Indian restaurant getting great food reviews!
Locals loving the locally sourced delicious food at Pink Garlic!
PINK GARLIC RECENT REVIEWS “Beautiful restaurant”
5/5 Myself, my sister and aunt visited here on Wednesday night. There was a special offer of any starter, main course, rice/naan AND side dish for only €15! Talk about great value. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the restaurant itself is lovely and the food was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Would definitely recommend Pink Garlic. Will certainly be back!
Pink Garlic, located on Port Road, Gleneany House, Letterkenny has been been getting rave reviews about it’s food since opening back in Spring 2016. Pink Garlic is part of a chain of restaurants in Ireland and the UK, but the people of Letterkenny are fortunate as this is the only Pink Garlic restaurant in Donegal and it’s on your doorstep!
Visited October 2016
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Organic, locally sourced Pink Garlic is quickly establishing itself as the No.1 outlet for serving delicious Indian food, because one of its biggest assets is that the food is organic, and is sourced locally here in Donegal. The head chef at Pink Garlic, is an experienced Master Chef from the Indian catering industry in the UK. This makes for stunningly tasty and fresh cuisine bursting with all the amazing flavours you would associate with fine Indian cuisine. Don’t take our word for it!
See some of the reviews left recently on tripadvisor on right...customers seem to love the food served at the Pink Garlic restaurant and they are coming back for more. Within the restaurant, you will experience a beautiful atmosphere and excellently laid out tables, it has a wonderful ambiance, a lovely relaxed vibe, made all the better by the professional, friendly and very attentive staff,
who look after your every need as soon as you arrive. At the moment the Pink Garlic is offering a fantastic midweek offer if you want to experience their fine food.The ‘Midweek Special’ consists of a four-course meal for just €14.95 per person – incredible value for contemporary Indian dining. The Pink Garlic also have a superb selection of the finest wines to choose from and there’s also a car park at the restaurant so you don’t need to worry about parking. Why not call in soon and experience this wonderful little gem of a restaurant for yourself, we promise you won’t be disappointed. All the latest offers, updates and news about ‘Pink Garlic’ Letterkenny can be found on facebook / @pink garlic letterkenny.
“I don’t normally like Indian food, But”
5/5 There were 6 of us in Pink Garlic last Saturday night. Beautiful clean restaurant with very friendly staff. The prices were very cheap. I don’t normally like Indian food and was pleasantly surprised by the flavours. All 6 people ordered different meals and we had a little taster of each, Absolutely beautiful. Visited October 2016
“Fresh Indian cusine served with big friendly smiles” 5/5 This had a lot to prove as we already have a few good Indian restaurants in Letterkenny, but it made the standard if not surpassed it! Clean white linen tablecloths are the first thing that hit you and extremely friendly staff with excellent table etiquette. The food was really good and every dish different and freshly prepared, the price very reasonable too. I would highly recommend this restaurant . Visited October 2016
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LYIT AWARDS FEMALE IN COMPUTING BURSARIES
Industry bursaries awarded to six first year female students at Letterkenny Institute of Technology Earlier this month the ‘Female in Computing’ Initiative was launched in LYIT. Fifteen first year female students in the Department of Computing applied, of which six were awarded industrial bursaries. These bursaries were sponsored by the following companies; Pramerica (Letterkenny), Allstate (Derry), Gartan Technologies (Letterkenny), Sita (Letterkenny) and Internetalia (Donegal Town). The Higher Education sector in Ireland is experiencing difficulty in recruiting females into computing and IT related programmes of study. Introduction of initiatives such as this bursary scheme will hopefully act as an incentive to entice second level female students into courses and careers in the IT sector.
Female students needed Dr Gertie Taggart, Head of School of Science said, “the STEM area (i.e. Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) has difficulty in attracting females. Traditionally, these areas have always attracted and retained more boys and men than girls and women. Unfortunately, this situation is
not getting any better and is, in fact, worsening”. “Statistics from the Higher Education Authority (HEA) of Ireland indicates that 15 years ago 47% of new entrants into Science, Maths and Computing courses at third level were women. By 2013 that proportion had fallen to 40%, with just 436 female entrants into computer science at third level out of a total of 2,613, or 16 per cent. Thus employers who wish to achieve a gender balance in the workplace are struggling to achieve this objective. Hopefully with the introduction of Computing as a Leaving Certificate subject this ‘tide’ might turn”. At the launch of the Computing Bursaries at LYIT is Paul Hannigan (President), Billy Bennett (Registrar), Dr Gertie Taggart (Head of
Winners There was very stiff competition for the awards but the eventual winners were; Anna Carlin (BSc Computing from Killygordon); Gemma O’Donnell (BSc Hons Applied Computing from Glenties); Maria Thomas (BSc Computing from Letterkenny); Jus-
School of Science) along with the various industry representatives who sponsored the bursaries and bursary recipients themselves.
tine Duffy (BSc Computing from Ballybofey); Ciara McNulty (BSc Computer Security and Digital Forensics from Strabane) and Kirsteen Cannon (BSc Computer Security and Digital Forensics from Falcarragh). They were very deserving winners.
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investment that the companies have supplied both in terms of We would encourage any female money and their time. considering a career in Computing to come along to our stand Their commitment to this initiative at our Open Day on Friday 25 further illustrates the industries November. desire to have females within the LYIT sincerely appreciates the Computing workplace.
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Special week of activities planned for the Halloween break at Aura Letterkenny Aura Letterkenny is a hive of activity during the Halloween break, there is a Halloween Fun Camp, intensive swim lessons, along with week two of our new swim term. The Halloween Fun Camp is for 5-12 year olds and includes a mixture of sporting activity, arts and crafts and Halloween fun. The camp will run from this Tuesday 1st November until Friday 4th November, 11am 4pm daily. You can still avail of our amazing membership offer (See right), plus we are offering discounted family swims all week and €5 gym entry every day between 12-4pm, the centre promises to be an exciting place to be over the week. Starting this week (31st October) Aura are also running an RLSS Lifeguard Course this coming week. Aura Letterkenny has this year been approved as a Royal Lifesaving Society Training Centre of excellence. “We are delighted with this development”, commented Áine Temple the centre Operations Manager. “It means not only do we now run regular lifeguard certification courses for customers on site, we also run monthly in-house RLSS training at the centre for our own life guards. Our lifeguards on site carry out both theoretical and practical scenario training every single month in a monthly training session and as a result, are constantly refreshed and examined on the standards expected of the RLSS”. From Dara Patton, the site Trainer Assessor for RLSS courses: “The NPLQ (National Pool Life-
Lifeguard Cert Course starts this week at Aura.
guard Qualification) course duration is a 36 hour long course followed by an examination. Then the pupil is certified to work as a Royal Lifesaving Society Pool Lifeguard. The course is valid internationally”. On completion of this course, participants make themselves more attractive to employees in the fitness and hospitality industry when looking for full or part time work. The next lifeguard certification course runs at Aura Letterkenny on the 31st October, there is a maximum of 12 spaces and there are a limited amount of spaces available so booking as soon as possible is advised. Call Áine, Dara and the team at Aura Letterkenny on 0749106422 for more info.
NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS THIS HALLOWEEN AT AURA BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE! * Friday 28th – Monday 31st October We invite you to bring a friend for free and join in the fun! Lots of spooky activities & spot prizes for all the family, all weekend! Ask at reception for more information
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€2 MILLION STOCK DISPOSAL SALE AT THE FURNITURE LIQUIDATOR
Grab your keys, it’s time for you to get the biggest bargains of all time this weekend at Furniture Liquidator, Pearse Road Letterkenny. Sale starts this weekend Friday 28th and runs until Sunday 30th October, three days of bargains packed to the roof in our large 100 long foot marquee. We will be selling everything on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Nothing will be held back. This is the biggest stock disposal sale ever to be held in Donegal and probably Ireland. At the Furniture Liquidator we receive stock from Irish and UK shops which are closed or closing and need to dispose of stock fast! To make way for over 15 containers that arrived earlier this week, we have decided to run a stock disposal sale to you, the public, at prices never seen before. Included in our lots for sale are laptops, tools, soft furnishings, suites, beds of all sizes, mattresses, robes, chests of drawers, dining sets, lights, kitchen goods, coffee tables, TV units, toys, bikes and much much more. Five hundred bikes must be sold this weekend - ladies, gents and children’s plus 200 Christmas trees to clear from 15 Euro. If you are looking for a bargain then look here first because when it’s gone, it’s really gone. Shop LK vouchers welcome.
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Let’s look at some of the more ‘less known’ breeds... The Letterkenny Advertiser loves dogs so every month we will feature different breeds of our canine pals so you can learn a little about these amazing pets, companions for life, a member of the family, they deserve to be cared for and they truly offer lots of fun, joy and unconditional love, so in Part 3 we feature a few less known breeds.
Bearded Collies are dedicated dogs. Their ancestors herded sheep on the Scottish Highlands, and they are happiest herding your flock of kids around. They tend to be a vibrant, happy, vigorously bouncy member of your family! That beautiful coat requires a serious commitment to grooming: by you daily, and by professionals monthly. Bearded Collies are vocal dogs.
Bearded Collie Height: 20-22 in. Weight: 45-55 lb Lifespan: 12-14years Bearded Collies are responsive to training, easy to please, and intelligent, large dogs. This independent breed loves human companionship, and does well with children and small dogs but as herding dogs, they may try to herd smaller children when playing. They have a tendency to bark or howl when excited or faced with unfamiliar people or animals. Beardies make great companions for active individuals, singles, families with older children, and those who love the outdoors. They love being outdoors and need plenty of time to play and run outdoors every day.
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Intelligent, Strong & Reliable Bullmastiffs are confident, steady, and fearless, giant dogs. This bold breed loves children but can be suspicious of strangers and other dogs. These dogs can be gentle but are difficult to train and need a strong leader. They are prone to boredom and don’t do well when left alone for long periods of time. Bullmastiffs are not suited to live in hot climates and make great companions for singles and active individuals. They require minimal exercise such as a moderate daily walk or play session. Positive Traits: Formidable guard dog; highly territorial Quiet—not much of a barker Intelligent and reliable Confident, steady, and fearless Has a short, easy-to-care-for coat Negative Traits: Early obedience training recommended Suspicious of strangers Needs frequent attention from family. Overprotective if not socialised properly Not easily trained
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A big ‘fluffy’ protector Chow Chows are headstrong, intelligent, and clean large dogs. This independent breed is typically wary of strangers and other dogs. Chows do not do well in the heat, so life in cool climates is ideal for these dogs. Chows are easily housebroken and make great companions for singles and experienced dog handlers. These devoted family dogs need regular, but not strenuous, outdoor exercise. Even-tempered; adapts to a wide variety of environments Quiet—not much of a barker Formidable guard dog; highly territorial Docile and devoted Requires minimal exercise
Negative Traits: Independent and headstrong Doesn’t respond to training quickly Doesn’t do well in the heat May need supervision around children
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Positive Traits:
Positive Traits: Highly intelligent, playful, and energetic with a friendly personality An excellent family dog that loves human companionship Good with children, puppies, and smaller dogs Eager to please and responsive to training Negative Traits: Needs to be brushed regularly to keep coat mat-free Has a tendency to bark or howl when excited or faced with the unfamiliar High likelihood of getting to know at least one veterinary specialist Prone to boredom and separation anxiety when left alone Does not tolerate harsh reprimands or negative-reinforcement training
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Negative Traits: Can be rambunctious and rowdy, especially as a pup Can be gassy and drool a lot Makes a lot of snorting, snuffling, and wheezing noises, and may snore Can be possessive of toys and food, tending to show dominance
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Body, Mind & Soul
Holistic Therapy Advice By Moira McGinley
Complementary / Alternative Therapies - Part 2 C
ontinuing on from last month’s article in which I gave you a brief overview on Complementary therapies., I would like to explain in a little more detail, before looking at the various treatments available to you and also taking an individual look at the various conditions, physical, emotional, and spiritual. I am also trying some of these therapies out myself so as to better understand and explain the benefits to you. Philosophies
Examples of the variety of complementary/ alternatives;
• Our body has the ability to heal and maintain health if given the right conditions.
Complementary Therapy is often known by • Since it takes time to regain health and balmany different terms, i.e.; Alternative, Holistic, ance, there is no quick fix. Traditional. Every therapy (treatment) has its own unique theory and practice, however the • Natural is preferable to synthetic. philosophy of these therapies is similar. Important: Please be aware that although many natural products and medicines can be bought over The Core belief are as follows: the counter in pharmacists and health food / natu• The whole person (Holisitic) needs to be ral product stores, they may still have side effects, treated not just the disease or symptom. or can interact with drugs or products you may • Illness happens when the body is out of balance, already be taking, so you must seek advice from a qualified professional before using any product therefore to regain Homeostatis (balance) we or medicine. must treat the whole person body/mind/spirit.
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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPRESSURE AROMATHERAPY AYURVEDA MEDICINE REIKI REFLEXOLOGY / IET ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE BACH FLOWER REMEDIES EMMET TECHNIQUE CHIROPRACTIC HAVENING CRANIOSACRAL, EAR CANDLING EFT FELDENKRAIS AMATSU HERBALISM HOMEOPATHY NUTRITION HYPNOTHERAPY KINESIOLOGY MASSAGE OSTEOPATHY PHYSIOTHERAPY SOUND / YOGA ROLFING, SHIATSU IRIDOLOGY CHELATION MUSIC / TLP MEDITATION, GUIDED VISUALIZATION
These are just some of the therapies available. These can be sub categorised into the following, Traditional alternative medicine, body (hands on), diet, herbs, energy, mind and senses. Over the coming months, I will explore many of these therapies individually. How each modality works, which treatments are available locally and hopefully help you make an informed decision on what is best for you. And remember if there is anything in particular you might like me to cover, or if any therapists would like me to give their details I will be compiling a directory of therapists (therapy details location etc.) please get in contact. Till next time, good holistic health to you. Moira X
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North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball 2016
Letterkenny university H o s p i t a L
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The North West Breast Cancer Committee members at the launch of the 2016 Ball. Includes Dr.Michael Sugrue, Breast Cancer Consultant Surgeon.
The committee for this year’s North West Breast Cancer Charity Ball were joined by staff at the Silver Tassie Hotel to launch this year’s sparkling event. November 25th is the date for your diary and we look forward to a glittering night dancing the night away to the music of Sailor Bill. The evening will commence with a drinks breast cancer. reception at 7.15pm after which a four course The Breast Cancer Charity Ball is one of the dinner with wine will be served. highlights of the social calendar in the North The committee are delighted to have Noel West. It would make a fantastic Christmas Cunningham join us as Master of Ceremonies night out for any business or social group The for the evening and we promise an exciting ball has charitable status: our charity number auction and raffle thanks to generous spon- is 20015305/7258. sorship from the business community in DonBed & Breakfast Offer egal and further afield. Those hoping to snap up tickets for this year’s Tickets ball will be pleased to hear that the Silver Tickets for the event cost €50 (or a table of Tassie Hotel is offering a very attractive rate of ten for €450) and can be purchased at The €35 pps for bed and breakfast on the night... Silver Tassie Hotel, Liberty Travel, Stateside early booking advised! Restaurant and Tinneys Oil. All monies raised Be part of this glamourous and exciting comare used to fund exciting research at Breast munity event...be part of supporting Breast Centre North West and to support important Centre North West! You can follow us on aspects of community care including an out- www.facebook.com/NorthWestBreastCanreach programme for those recovering from cerCharityBall.
Gardener’s World
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Welcome to Gardener’s World brought to you by John Sumner from the Gardencentre, With Autumn now in full swing John gives his top tips on all aspects of gardening life!
Gardening tips for late October From your armchair
Check any potatoes Keep on top of weeds while they are still in you have in storage. Prevent them rotting by storing them in hessian sacks or similar to allow air to circulate.
Check any notes that you made earlier in the
year before placing your seed orders. What grew well, which varieties did you enjoy, and which varieties failed?
Carefully plan your vegetable garden for next
Move deciduous trees and shrubs while they Move container are dormant. grown specimen plants to a sheltered spot in Prune deciduous shrubs and trees. the garden to protect them from strong winds, Plant evergreen shrubs and conifers. heavy rain and frosts.
year so that you ensure good crop rotation to avoid a build up of pests and diseases.
Order seed potatoes for next spring. Order your fruit trees now for planting in early
active growth. Dig over the soil on a dry day when the ground is not too wet. Incorporate plenty of organic matter such as spent compost, manure or mushroom compost.
Autumn garden preparation is very important.
Raise potted plants Take hardwood cuttings of deciduous shrubs spring. If space is limited in your garden try growsure that you let them dry out before storing them off the ground to prevent them becoming water- and trees and place them in a sheltered spot outing dwarf fruit trees. doors or in the coldframe to take root. Take root logged. away. This will help to extend their useful life. cuttings from fleshy rooted herbaceous perennial Collect leaves up for making leaf mould as a plants to increase your stock. Place them in a cold Wash, dry and store any used pots, seed trays Clean out your seed stocks. Old parsnip seed soil conditioner. Oak, Alder and Hornbeam will rot frame or in a cold greenhouse to root. and containers to remove overwintering pests and are unlikely to germinate well the following year. down in a year but beech, sycamore, horse chestnut diseases that may infect your plants next year. and sweet chestnut will take a couple of years to As the weather grows colder make sure bird feeders and bird tables are topped up with food. Now is a good time to clean out water butts compost. Make sure gardening tools are cleaned of soil before they fill with fresh rain water over winter. and debris. Once dry apply linseed oil to prevent Build a new compost heap. Cover compost Insulate taps and pipework with foam lagging heaps with an old piece of carpet to keep the Check around the base of bonfires before you rusting over the winter. to prevent damage caused by freezing weather warmth in and maintain favourable decomposition light them. Hedgehogs and other wildlife may be sheltering there. conditions. Tidy up canes from around the garden. Make conditions.
To do in the Garden
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Royal and Prior Comprehensive School Prize Giving - October 2016 This month over 400 parents, current and former pupils, staff, members of the Board of Management and invited guests attended the Annual Royal & Prior School Prize Giving in the Cathedral Hall, Raphoe. Over 100 prizes were distributed for not only academic and sporting excellence but also for recognition of academic progress and effort. The proceedings started with a welcome from the Chairperson of the Board of Management; The Rev Canon John Merrick and involved speeches from the Head Girl; Louise Stewart, the Head Boy Robin McClean; the Principal Dr Howard Welch; the President of the Past Pupils Association Mr Aubrey Oliver and Mrs Maud Walsh from the School’s Patron Body; The Donegal Protestant Board of Education. The Prizes were distributed
by Prof Wendy Baird, a past student originally from Killycreen, Ramelton and who is now Professor of Health Services Research at the University of Sheffield. After the distribution of the Prizes Prof Baird addressed those present highlighting her own educational journey encouraging the students present not to be disheartened if their plans don’t work exactly as they had hoped. Prof Baird talked of taking the opportunities that presented themselves but always be guided by the things about which they are passionate. The evening ended with the Benediction being
announced by the School Chaplain; Mrs Jayne Chambers. The Principal, Dr Howard Welch commented how important the prize giving was in the life of The Royal and Prior when he said, “The evening was a celebration of not just of those who have excelled in their studies and of those who have excelled at making the most of their abilities both inside and outside the classroom but of those who have supported and encouraged them such as parents and teachers.” He also remarked as to the inspiration contained in Prof Baird’s speech, “Prof Baird encouraged us all by reminding us all that we are not defined by are academic achievements results but rather by how we use are talents to improve Vicky Sloan, Matron, Zara Wilson, Royal School House Prize Winner, Niamh Merrick, Royal School House Prize Winner and Gary McKeague, House Master at the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School the lives of those around us.” Raphoe Prize-giving. Photo Clive Wasson
Jordan Neilands, winner of Cookman Memorial Award, Archdeacon Crooks Memorial Cup, Pinkerton Cup 3rd Year Prize winners at the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School Raphoe Prize-giving with seated Canon John and Starritt Memorial Cup at the Royal and Prior Merrick, Chairman Board of Management, Prof. Wendy Baird, Guest Speaker and Dr. Howard Welch, Principal. Photo Clive Wasson Comprehensive School Raphoe Prize-giving.
6th Year prize winners at the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School Raphoe Prize-giving with seated Alexander Tinney, Canon John Merrick, Chairman Board of Management, Prof. Wendy Baird, Guest Speaker Mrs. Margaret Nairn, Deputy Principal and Charlotte Smyth. Photo Clive Wasson
2nd Year Prize winners at the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School Raphoe Prize-giving with seated Canon John Merrick, Chairman Board of Management, Prof. Wendy Baird, Guest Speaker and Dr. Howard Welch, Principal.
Mark Wasson receiving the Past Pupils award for Best Practicle Piece in Leaving Cert from Aubrey Oliver, President of Past Pupils Association at the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School Raphoe Prize-giving. Photo Clive Wasson
Transition Year winners at the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School Raphoe Prize-giving with seated Alana Ash, Canon John Merrick, Chairman Board of Management, Prof. Wendy Baird, Guest Speaker, Mrs. Margaret Nairn, Deputy Principal and Matthew Magee. Photo Clive Wasson
5th Year Prize Winners at the Royal and Prior Comprehensive School Raphoe Prize-giving with seated Canon John Merrick, Chairman Board of Management, Prof. Wendy Baird, Guest Speaker and Mrs. Margaret Nairn, Deputy Principal.
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Ballyraine National School
Class of 2016
The new junior infant class at Ballyraine National School 2016 ~ Teacher: Miss Mariosa Mc Groarty | Principle: Mr David Oliver
Romey
Sinead
Kyle
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Favourite Colour: Blue
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Favourite Fruit? Applesa
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Favourite Fruit? Apples
Favourite Toy? My Dino Charge Gun
Favourite Toy? A Dog Toy
Favourite Toy? Robot
Favourite Toy? My Yo-Yo!
What do you want to be when you grow up
What do you want to be when you grow up A Princess!
What do you want to be when you grow up
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Ballyraine National School
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GRAMMY AWARD WINNER JOHN PRINE RETURNS TO MILLENNIUM FORUM
Kris Kristofferson said after witnessing a Prine performance. Bob Dylan remarked, “Beautiful songs... nobody but Prine could write like that.”
The new record finds Prine recording country standards with a female supporting cast including Iris DeMent, Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, Susan Tedeschi, Lee Ann Womack, Kathy Mattea, Holly Williams, Amanda Shires, and Morgane Stapleton. ‘For Better or Worse’ is Prine’s first proper studio release in a decade after a Cancer diagnosis slowed his output from 1999. With his career spanning more than 40 years, Prine continues to perform at sold out shows all over the US, Canada, and Europe. Among the many awards and accolades John has received in recent times includes his 2003 induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, an Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for songwriting and he was also honored at the Library of Congress by US Poet Laureate Ted Kooser.
John’s most recent album release, ‘For Better Or Worse’, has come in at #2 on Billboard’s Country Album’s charts and is a sequel to John Prine’s beloved best selling album ‘In Spite of Ourselves’.
John Prine will be appearing in the Millennium Forum in Derry on Monday 10th April 2017. Tickets are available from Millennium Forum box office Tel: 048 7126 4455 | www.millenniumforum.co.uk
Two-time Grammy award winner John Prine will make a long awaited, welcome return to the Millennium Forum in Derry on Monday 10th April 2017. A singer songwriter who, from his eponymously titled first LP release in 1971, has continued to write and perform songs that have become central to the country/ Americana musical heritage, John returns following his last sold-out visit to the maiden city in 2011. Performing classics like, ‘Angel from Montgomery’, ‘Sam Stone,’ ‘Paradise,’ and ‘Hello in There’, Prine speaks of the everyday experience of ordinary people with a simple honesty, and an extraordinary ability to get right through to the heart of the listener. Long considered a “songwriter’s songwriter,” John Prine is a rare talent whose writing is greatly admired by his peers. Performers who have recordedfrom his extensive catalogue include Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, the Everly Brothers, John Denver, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon, Joan Baez, Bette Midler,
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The Finn Valley College Prom 2016
Class O’Connor at the Finn Valley College prom earlier this month.
Photos by Clive Wasson
Margaret Black, Niamh Ward, Mr. Thompson, Principal, Francis Murphy, Davina Gibson and Megan Gallen at the Finn Valley College prom earlier this month.
The O’Brien Class at the Finn Valley College prom.
The O’Cassey Class at the Finn Valley College prom earlier this month.
The lads pose for our lensman at the Finn Valley College prom.
Some of the high fashion on display at the Finn Valley College prom earlier this month.
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The Finn Valley College Prom 2016
Photos by Clive Wasson
The Finn Valley College Prom Committee.
Friends pose for a group photograph at the Finn Valley College prom.
Lauren Reid, Ethan McCrossan and Siobhane Hogan at the Finn Valley College prom.
Arriving in style at the Finn Valley College Prom, October 2016.
Amy Bradley and Claire Irwin at the Finn Valley College Prom.
Mary Bradley and Claire Irwin at the Finn Valley College Prom.
Donna Canning and Brian Devine at the Finn Valley College Prom.
Dean Bates and Rachel Tinney at the Finn Valley College prom.
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Ballyraine NS pupils get ‘creative’ with ‘Circus’ as the theme!
Leona Gainfort sits proudly beside her beautiful piece of circus art which took hours of hard work to complete but we think you will agree it looks fantastic!
Pupils from 3rd and 4th class at Ballyraine NS showed their creative talents this month by designing and creating models with ‘the Circus’ as the theme. The kids created stunning models and drawings & masks and they were on display in the corridor of the school, they even had music from the circus playing in the back- Pupils from 3rd and 4th class at Ballyraine NS sit proudly in their Circus themed display with it’s own music at the school earlier this month. ground to add to the experience! Pictured from left are; Samuel De Cook, Jamie Rodgers, Jamie Hegarty, Leona Gainfort, Natasha Freeman & Thalys Arante.
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Exploring Suicide Prevention at Connecting for Life Conference The first annual Connecting for Life conference for Donegal was held on Friday 7th October in the Inishowen Gateway, Buncrana. The purpose of the conference is to share good practices and build connections in suicide prevention. There was a great turnout with over 80 individuals from Health, Education and Community & Voluntary organisations interested or involved in suicide prevention in attendance. The conference comes under the Connecting for Life Donegal action plan which is a 5 year plan (2015 -2020) for suicide prevention that involves a broad range of organisations and individuals from the statutory, non-statutory, the community and voluntary sector, and also the general public. This local plan forms part of the national Connecting for Life strategy which sets a minimum target of a 10% reduction in the suicide
rate in Ireland by 2020. The conference was chaired by Liam Ward, Director of Community, Enterprise & Planning Services in Donegal County Council and the opening address was provided by an Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Terence Slowey. Speaking on the deeply sensitive and devastating issue that is suicide in society the Cathaoirleach noted the need for cooperation in this area saying “in the world we live in today with people facing many different types of difficult situations and challenges it is hard to think of anyone who has not been directly affected by suicide or mental health issues. Now, more so than ever, we must stress the importance and value of community, community spirit, and cooperation to combat these issues”. “We as a Local Authority have an onus to help people with mental health issues and focus on providing support to people who are in crisis, whether it be housing, job creation or promoting social inclusion. Our aim here today is to bring people together from different sectors,
services and communities in order to strengthen our collective ability to be a major force for change in suicide prevention in Donegal.” Anne Sheridan, Mental Health Promotion/Suicide Resource Officer for HSE Donegal gave an update on the implementation of the Connecting for Life action plan to date followed by a number of guest speakers from different areas of the community. To conclude, Dr. Kevin Malone, Professor of Psychiatry & Mental Health in UCD gave an overview of the national and local picture in terms of suicide rates and encouraged the audience to keep strengthening their cooperation and build deeper connections as the best means of promoting positive mental health and reducing rates of suicide. Attendees were then invited to the Lived Lives Lost exhibition, an exhibition of stories of young lives lost to suicide in Ireland, in Fort Dunree organised by Donegal County Council Cultural Arts Pictured at the Connecting for Life Conference from left to right: Katie Boyle Donegal Travellers Service, Inishowen Development Part- Project, Sarah Toye SCAN Nurse, Siobhan McLaughlin Donegal Travellers Project, Geraldine nership and the HSE. Murray MABS North Donegal, Kieran Doherty Alcohol Forum and Anne Sheridan HSE
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GREAT MUSIC, THEATRE, COMEDY & A PANTOMINE AT THE BALOR THIS AUTUMN! Balor favourite Damien Dempsey returns to Ballybofey this month, heading up a musical line-up that also see the launch of Errol Walsh & Ted Ponsonby’s ‘Just Sayin’’ album along with Frankie Falli and The Four Seasons tribute act The Ragdolls. There’s also a visit from Ulsters favourite comedian Jimmy Cricket and a fascinating insight into the world of nature courtesy of David Attenboroughs award winning cameraman Doug Allan. The end of November traditionally marks the start of The Balor’s panto season – this year it’s Cinderella by the multi talented Butt Drama Circle. Thursday Nov 3rd 8.00pm
A celebration of the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
There’s a reason why Damien Dempsey is one of the most frequent and most popular acts to play The Balor. Rarely do a venue and a singer complement each other so well, The Balor’s up close and personal intimacy lending the perfect atmosphere to Damiens raw, emotional, heart on sleeve performances. He comes to The Balor as part of a tour marking the release of ‘No Force On Earth’ – an album of both original songs and covers commemorating the 1916 Easter Rising. Don’t miss this one off opportunity to see Damien in the perfect setting to share his story of this centenary year along with some old favourites.
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Saturday Nov 26th to Friday Dec 9th The Butt Drama Circle Christmas Panto
Cinderella
Let The Ragdolls take you on a musical journey through the sounds of one of the most successful bands of all time! This amazing full 8 piece live band recreate the iconic sound of The Four Seasons through classic songs such as ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You’, ‘Working My Way Back To You’ and many more . Fri Nov 12th 8.30pm
Errol Walsh & Ted Ponsonby – Just Sayin’ Album Launch
Celebrate the start of the Christmas season with The Butt Drama Circle’s Christmas Panto – Cinderella. The Balor welcomes you and your family to a captivating re-telling of a time honoured classic that is sure to enthral the brighteyed dreamer in all of us. Can Cinderella be united with her Prince Charming or will her wicked stepmother manage to dash her hopes? Packed with brilliant comedy, stunning song and dance routines, dazzling costumes and delightful sets this is an unforgettable evening of hilarity for all the family. Saturday November 5th @ 7.30pm
Jimmy Cricket
Saturday Nov 20th 8.00pm
Damien Dempsey No Force On Earth Tour 2016 Ireland’s preeminent singer songwriter Damien Dempsey returns to The Balor.
The Rag Dolls - November 3rd
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Jimmy Cricket Much loved Ulster Comedian Jimmy Cricket, makes a welcome return to Ballybofey eight years after he last graced the stage of the old Balor Theatre. Jimmy will arrive equipped with one-liners galore, a sprinkling of visual comedy and, yes, that ever present letter from his mammy! On offer is a comedy master class delivered by a legendary entertainer everyone has come to know.
Two of the Island’s finest musicians launch their debut collaboration. Award winning NI singer/songwriter Errol Walsh is joined by Donegal virtuoso Ted Ponsonby to create an eclectic roots album that’s among the very best you’ll hear this year. ‘Just Sayin’’ is a fluid and captivating collection with Ted’s inimitable skills on dobro and guitar the perfect foil for Errol’s lived in voice and care worn tales of life, luck and love.
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Doug Allan – In The Company Of Giants What’s it like to face a hungry polar bear and its cubs as they emerge from their den? Or to swim eye to eye with an enormous Southern Right Whale? How do you look for killer whales in vast reaches of the seas around Antarctica? Join David Attenborough’s multi-award winning cameraman Doug Allan for an unforgettable evening of extraordinary animal adventures and unique wildlife film footage. Ask Doug questions about his encounters and travels, and discover what it’s like to be up close and personal with nature’s biggest creatures. Multi-Award winning cameraman Doug Allen will be at the Balor on Tuesday 8th Nov.
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The 10th Annual Community Fund Sponsored Walk
The SSE Airtricity Meentycat Wind Farm Walk Members of the Cappry Rovers Football Club who took part in SSE Airtricity’s Meentycat and Culliagh Wind Farms Walk near Ballybofey, Co. Donegal.
Tanya Hall, Convoy Girls Guides, Martina Cush, Scoil Bhride Convoy, Mirian Browne, Butt Hall Tennis Club and Paula Kelly Scoil Bhride Convoy who took part in SSE Airtricity’s Meentycat and Culliagh Wind Farms Walk near Ballybofey, Co. Donegal for the company’s 10 th annual Community Fund Sponsored Walk.
Members of the Butt Hall Tennis Club who took part in SSE Airtricity’s Pupils and teachers from Gairm Scoil Chú Uladh, Béal an Atha Móir, Cloghan who took part in SSE Airtricity’s Meentycat and Meentycat Windfarm Walk 2016. Culliagh Wind Farms Walk near Ballybofey, Co. Donegal for the company’s 10th annual Community Fund Sponsored Walk.
Tracey Gallagher, Ballybofey, Michelle O’Donnell, Stranorlar and Philomena Bonner, Glenfin who took part in SSE Airtricity’s Meentycat and Culliagh Wind Farms Walk near Ballybofey, Co. Donegal
Melissa, Marian and Moira Bundschu during the walk.
Julie McGeehan, Teresa McConigle, Mairan Troy, SSE Airtricity, Sennan Gallagher, Making their way through the heavy rain during the SSE Airtricity’s Jeremy Worth, Ollie Worth, Elaine Gallagher and Kathleen Toner who took part in Meentycat and Culliagh Wind Farms Walk near Ballybofey, Co. Donegal at the end of September 2016. SSE Airtricity’s Meentycat Windfarm Walk 2016. 82 years old Tony Gallinagh, Ballybofey who took part in SSE Airtricity’s Meentycat Windfarm Walk 2016.
Members of the Convoy Boxing Club who took part in SSE Airtricity’s Meentycat Windfarm Walk 2016.
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Revamped SX4 holds it own and is well priced! A revamped Suzuki SX4 S-Cross has arrived in Irish Suzuki dealers this month, priced from €20,995. Hot on the heels of the all-new Suzuki Baleno hatchback that arrived in Ireland over the summer, Suzuki are further strengthening their line-up with a major facelift and new engines for the SX4 S-Cross.
perhaps surpass them too). Gone is the old 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and in come two brand new turbo petrol ‘Boosterjet’ engines: a 1.0-litre (111hp) and a 1.4-litre (150hp). The 1.6-litre diesel (120hp) will still be offered but Suzuki are keen to push their new petrol engines because they are an attractive low entry price into the range, but efficient and powerful for their size. The 1.0-litre will return up to 56.4mpg and emissions of 113g/km CO2 mean that it qualifies for motor tax of €200 per year.
Visually the S-Cross now has a more SUVlike stance on the road. Suzuki has raised the suspension by about 1.5cm, and the front end is now higher and more upright Manual and automatic gearboxes are with a bold chrome bar grille and new lights offered, as well as a four wheel drive option. front and back. The old CVT automatic gearbox has been replaced with a new dual clutch system. Inside the basic cabin layout is the same but there is a new soft touch plastic dashAdequate Power board pad, which looks more pleasing and gives the S-Cross a more high quality feel At the launch I drove the 1.0-litre and 1.4despite the hard plastics that still feature litre turbo petrols. The 1.0-litre has adequate above and below, and in the door panels. power for the S-Cross and is very responThere is seating for five and a 430 litre boot sive to the throttle, though the absence of with a low, flat loading sill. a sixth gear makes it less efficient for high speed cruising on the motorway.
Improved Cabin Materials
Suzuki has improved some of the materials in the cabin for a plusher feel. Suzuki has really shaken up the engine line-up to keep up with competitors (and
was apparent in the cabin at high speeds but the S-Cross performed overwhelmingly as a comfortable and nimble crossover. The steering is light but there was enough feedback reaching the rim for some enthusiastic driving through the long, flowing corners of our test route through North Wales. Suzuki is looking for a slice of the petrol crossover market with two new powerful and efficient Boosterjet engines joining the SX4 S-Cross range
Three Trim Levels Three trim levels will be offered: SZ4, SZ-T and SZ5. Standard equipment includes Bluetooth, DAB digital radio, air conditioning, four electric windows, 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control with speed limiter, air conditioning, electric and heated door mirrors. Pricing starts at €20,995 for the S-Cross 1.0-litre Boosterjet in SZ4 trim, SZ-T models start from €24,995 and SZ5 from €28,495. The 1.6-litre diesel starts at €26,995.
The new Suzuki SX4 S-Cross is now availaThe S-Cross 1.4-litre comes with a six ble in Irish Suzuki dealers. speed manual and is in turn even more flexible than the 1.0-litre with a strong surge For: Buckets of space & great versatility. of power in all the gears. Some road noise Against: No spare tyre in our test model.
FACTS AT A GLANCE Suzuki SX4 S-Cross (2016) •Engine: 1.0-litre Petrol/Boosterjet •Performance: 111hp 0-100km/h: 10.2 seconds •Fuel Economy: 56.4 mpg •CO2 Emissions: 113g/km •Motor Tax: A4 (€200 per year)
€20,995 (Higher Spec SZ5 €28,495)
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Kavanagh’s of Ballybofey
‘Supporting Our Local Community’
Kavanagh’s of Ballybofey present local GAA clubs with new training kit Mac Cumhail Park, Ballybofey was the only venue capable of holding the Kavanagh’s SuperValu ‘Kit for Clubs’ presentation earlier this month as up on 350 local young fans attended representing six local clubs. Local County stars Michael Murphy & Frank McGlynn gave up time in their busy schedules to present training gear and sign autographs for the youngsters. The presentation was the result of a promotion run by Kavanagh’s since early Spring where each club collected tokens in-store. Each club had to reach 2000 tokens to get the new gear and six local clubs did just that! County Stars, Murphy and McGlynn have been great ambassadors in this SuperValu initiative, the lads went over and above the call of duty by signing loads of autographs for the young fans as well as chatting to and inspiring the kids. The Supervalu ‘Kits for Clubs’ programme has grown from strength to strength this year and has attracted over 1,000 supporters to the various grounds. Kavanagh’s store manager Charlie Ferry hosted the event at Mac-Cumhaill’s with teams representing Naomh Conaill, Glenfin, St. Mary’s Convoy, MacCumhaill’s, Robert Emmetts and Red Hughs.
Stars of the future Charlie spoke to the Letterkenny Advertiser about the success of the promotion in the local area. “We at SuperValu are delighted to team up with grassroots GAA in our area similar to the GAA ethos we have embedded in our local communities, so we are very pleased to reward six local clubs with O’Neills training gear, maybe the future Michael Murphy or Frank Mc Glynn of the County is amongst these young players? The ‘Kits for Clubs’ presentation culminated in four months collecting tokens in store for their local clubs and the presentation night held at Sean Mac-Cumhaill Park afforded the budding young stars the opportunity to meet their heroes.” Charlie wanted to thank both Michael and Frank for taking time out of their busy work and Club commitments Six GAA clubs from Finn Valley and Naomh Chonaill sit proudly behind their County heroes Michael Murphy and Frank McGlynn just after receiving their new O’Neill’s and Simon from Mac-Cumhaills for the use of the County training kit at Mac-Cumhaill Park Ballybofey. ‘Kits for Clubs’ was run by Kavanagh’s SuperValu, Ballybofey from early Spring and representing the store was manager Charlie ground facilities. Ferry, Fresh Food Manager, Leon Alcorn and Sean Gallagher.
Kids from MacCumhaill’s CLG enjoying their new training gear. Also pictured is County stars Michael Murphy and Frank McGlynn plus the team from Kavanagh’s SuperValu, Ballybofey.
Kids and officials from Robert Emmet’s in Castlefin with their new training gear. Also pictured is County stars Michael Murphy and Frank McGlynn plus the team from Kavanagh’s SuperValu, Ballybofey.
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Kids from C.L.C.G. Naomh Conaill with their new training gear. Also pictured is County stars Michael Murphy and Frank McGlynn plus the team from Kavanagh’s SuperValu, Ballybofey.
Kids from Red Hugh’s GAA really enjoying their new training gear. Also pictured is County stars Michael Murphy and Frank McGlynn plus the team from Kavanagh’s SuperValu, Ballybofey.
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Officials and young players from C.L.G. Ghleann Fhinne enjoying their new training gear. Also pictured is County stars Michael Murphy and Frank McGlynn plus the team from Kavanagh’s SuperValu, Ballybofey.
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Officials and youngsters from St. Mary’s in Convoy enjoying enjoying the day. Also pictured is County stars Michael Murphy and Frank McGlynn plus the team from Kavanagh’s SuperValu, Ballybofey.
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North Western Golfing Alliance
DAVID TAMES GOLIATH
North Western Golfing Alliance members usually arrive at Narin/Portnoo Golf Club well wrapped up and prepared for the worst of weather, for their experience over the past few years has been that they have been greeted with heavy downpours of rain usually accompanied with gale force winds but, not on Saturday, as the course was in happy mode and at her most alluring and beguiling, having relented from her aggressive welcome of previous years to display herself at her most benign and tender. In saying that, apart from two members in the gross section and one in the nett, the members could not take advantage of the relatively calm conditions and returned very modest scores, even though the front nine returns showed promise but most of the field faded on the more difficult back nine.
NORTH WESTERN GOLFING ALLIANCE 2016/17 Season
Course: Narin/Portnoo Golf Club Saturday 22nd October | (par 73; c.s.s.. 73)
FULL RESULTS: Nett Section: 1st David Forbes (8) Faughan Valley GC. 40 pts
the par four 18th for a gross 71, (-2).
Hotly pursued by Noel Callan (FV), who started with a birdie at the first only to give it back at the par five 2nd, a further dropped stroke at the par four 6th left Noel one (1) over for the outward nine and, unfortunately, further blemishes were McElhinney in top form added to his card following Pride of place once again went dropped shots on the 11th and to Brian McElhinney (NW) who, 14th holes. for the third outing in succession, spreadeagled the field Noel then regained those shots and continued his rich vein of with birdies at 13th,15th and form as, once again, he ‘came 18th, leaving him one under in’ under par for his round. (-1) for the back nine and level Brian is now eleven (11) under par for the round. Noel is also par for the Alliance season and a teaching professional so has dropped only one stroke in these two men, Noel and Brian, 54 holes of golf on three differ- are really practicing what they ent Donegal courses. Playing preach his usual unflappable, steady Unstoppable Forbes golf, Brian picked up his two In the nett section, our 2015/16 birdies at the par five 13th and
Brian McElhinney (North West Golf Club) is in a rich vein of form at the moment and is deservedly the Gross section leader. season captain David Forbes also from Foyle GC. and Kevin Keegan left the rest of the field toiling in playing out of Strabane GC. on his wake as his return of 19pts on 10pts. the front nine and 21pts on inward nine, which included a ‘blank’ The clear Gross leader is, of at the par five 14th, put him four course, Brian McElhinney sitting points ahead of runner-up Clive with 30pts, Michael McGeady from Davison who is beginning to show SD Golf Academy .com on 16pts, a welcome return to form. Steve Martin from Foyle GC. is on 14pts and Brendan McCarroll In the race for golfer of the year Senior Ballyliffin GC. on 10pts. the nett section, as ever, is very close with Brian McElhinney, despite playing off +3, leading the Next Competition way on 16pts, Dennis Porter from Strabane G.C. standing next with The next competition will be held 14pts, third and fourth positions in Ballyliffin Golf Club “Old Links” being held by Anthony Jackson on Saturday 5th November 2016.
2nd Clive Davison (11) Portsalon 36 pts 3rd Odran McGettigan (26) Strabane 35 pts 4th Stephen MacLochlainn (8) North West 34 Pts (b.o.t) 5th Gregory McGlinchey (14) Faughan Valley 34 Pts
Gross Section: 1st Brian McElhinney (+3) North West GC. 71pts 2nd Noel Callan (scr) Faughan Valley 73pts 3rd James Kelly (3) Foyle 77pts 4th Keith Lapsley (4) Dunfanaghy 80pts 5th John G.McBride (scr) Portsalon 81pts
The following non prizewinners had “2’s: B.Ramsay, P. MacLochlainn, N.McCrory, T.McFarland & B.Wallace.
Letterkenny Golf Club Notes
M.P. LEADS THE WAY! With the late summer-like weather lasting well into the week, it was cat 3 member M.P. O’Donnell (16) who took full advantage of the benign conditions and, although recording a double bogey at Hall Door (1st), Michael took the turn with 20pts only for another double bogey at 10th (Cornagill) and a ‘blank’ at Stackyard (14th) to halt progress but 19pts on inward nine was enough to relegate Sam Hegarty (18) to runner-up on 37pts. Saturday 22nd was day one of the annual Audi Open Weekend of Golf and driving into the record books was club ‘seniors’ team captain Kevin Kiely (8) who, with birdies at 1st, 3rd and 5th holes, returned a level par 22pts on outward nine and, with a nett level par four over on back nine, scored his way onto the team panel for Sunday’s final with a winning total of 40pts. In runner-up spot was single figure handicapper Simon Stephens (3) whose magnificent level par round card read like a European Tour player’s with successive birdies at 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th holes for a two (2) under outward nine, double bogeys at 13th and 17th and yet another birdie at Stockade (18th) for a two over back nine and 39pts.
A close third placing went to Kevin Rafferty (7) whose birdies at Glebe (2nd) and The Isle (7th) gave him 21pts on front nine but no doubt his double bogey at 10th robbed him of top spot. Another great scorehelped John Doran to the gross prize, with birdies at 5th, 11th and 18th but unfortunate double bogeys at 7th and 16th kept him out of top spot also. The second day of the Audi Open, Sunday 23rd, had ‘Boss’ watch collector and cat 4 member Paddy O’ Gorman (22) taking top spot with 39pts. Despite three ‘blanks’ and a double bogey on the card, Paddy took control on back nine to record 24pts and outpoint runner-up Enda Mannion (13) by one. Enda’s ‘blank’ at Inishowen, par three 5th, was
Prizewinners from the Value Centre Wholesale sponsored Open at Letterkenny Golf Club, L-R, Ronan O’ Corrain, Anthony Bonnar, Darragh Heaney, Captain Ivan Fuery, Kieran Brogan, sponsor, and Seamus Patton.
quickly erased by his birdie at 7th for a 20pt front nine and, once again, if not for a double bogey at 18th, Enda would have taken the winner’s title. In third place with 37pts was Kevin Roche (19) and gross was won by Kieran Sweeney (6) with 30pts gross. Congratulations to club member Kevin Kiely who completed a unique ‘double’ over the weekend by also
winning the 10k road race on Sunday and of course will be hoping for a treble by leading his club seniors team to win the Donegal Seniors Challenge Pennant for the second year in succession this Sunday, 30th October. Anne Condon, organiser of the social club’s Night at the Races, is looking forward to seeing everyone tonight
Friday 28th. There are still horses available for members and friends attending on the night and, if anyone is interested, horses to sponsor for some of the races. Race sponsorship is €100, horses are €10 each. Browns on the Green will be providing snacks on the night. Thank you in anticipation!
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Letterkenny Golf Club Juniors
‘DRIVING’ THE FAIRWAYS FOR DONEGAL! Congratulations in abundance to the group of junior golfers from Letterkenny Golf Club who participated in the Applegreen LowFuel
the Daily Express. With the NI qualifierplayed at Dunmurray GC, this tournament is widely believed to be the toughest test in junior golf in Europe as the Champions Week Finals in Andalucia, Spain, are staged over five rounds including Finca Cortesin, 3-times venue for the Volvo World Matchplay.
The highly talented Letterkenny Junior Golfers.
Card Irish Junior Open Series 2016 and with up to eight hundred (800) entrants taking part this year, it culminated in Letterkenny Golf Club junior member, sixteen year old Patrick Page, winning the Munster u18 Junior Cup!
Patrick Page Wins U18 Munster Junior Cup
Under 18 Applegreen LowFuelcard Irish Junior Open Series Munster Champion Patrick Page (Letterkenny GC Junior) with PGA ProMichael Gallagher.
Event organizer and PGA Professional Michael Gallagher, Clandeboye GC., was understandably delighted at the speed in which the Series has grown, going from strength to strength to what has become one of Europe’s largest junior golf series. The five events, which were played at golf courses including Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry’s home clubs Holywood and Esker Hills over the summer months, culminated in the final event at Killymoon Golf Club in Co Tyrone. Competitors from as far away as Dubai pitted their skills against the future stars of Irish golf in events which gave a multitude of prizes and goody bags, not to mention a world first for a junior golf series of a car to the first holein-one at the final courtesy of TJ Hamilton Volkswagen Cookstown. Attending the tournaments from Barnhill were Patrick Page, Cian Harkin, Philip Cassidy, Christian Harris, Cian Page, Michael Shiel, all participating in under age competitions from u9-u18. Playing the home course of Rory Mc Ilroy, Cian Harkin came in 3rd place with Philip Cassidy and Patrick Page finishing in the top ten. Cian Harkin, Philip Cassidy, Patrick Page and Michael Shiel then immediately travelled to Concra Wood GC in Monaghan to partake in a junior qualifier where Patrick and Cian Harkin made the cut for the last twenty-four and Patrick being victorious in his category. The lads then travelled to Ballinrobe where Cian Harkin, having led the tournament by two shots thru 10th, had a forgetable triple bogey on back nine to relegate him to third place. The club’s ambassadors then continued on to play Esker Hills Golf course, the home club of Shane Lowry, where Patrick took 4th place, missing out on top tier by a half point. But, making amends, it was in Dundrum Golf
Club in Tipperary that Patrick won the u18 title following his twenty-five foot putt to thehole. before proceeding to a most exciting finale in Killymoon Golf Club where six of the junShiel wins the Scratch Cup iors, Patrick Page, Philip Cassidy, Christian Harris, Michael Shiel, Cian Harkin and Ciaran Mc Cormack made it through to their underage finals whereby, in the u18 section, Patrick, Michael and Philip competed, with Philip making it through to the 36 holes play-off with a great return of one under over the first eighteen holes but unfortunately a few bogeys on second time out had him lose out on top spot, relegated to second by virtue of B.O.T.
Series Growth Having had endorsements from a host of sporting stars and celebrities, PGA Professional Michael Gallagher was understandably delighted at the speed in which the series has grown. “Having started with a dream of creating a professionally run event open to junior golfers between the ages of six and eighteen, I am thrilled with all the positive feedback. This event has grown from under two hundred competitors in it’s first year to eight hundred in year three! I am also extremely thankful to the sponsors, volunteers and junior players for supporting my vision of having one of the best series in Europe. With big plans going forward, I have no doubt we can showcase some of the worlds best junior golfers in the future.” Michael has also arranged another golf series to take place over ‘Halloween’, this Monday 31st October, and I’m sure that all junior golfers in Donegal will be waiting in anticipation to enter that one. Following this year’s series of Junior Golf, the lads entered a Junior Cup competition in Portsalon Golf Club, organized by Eamon Mc Conigly, in which Patrick Page took top spot in the Shaw Shield with Michael Shiel placed runner-up by virtue of B.O.T. Cian Page also contested the Kernaghan Cup, meeting Ciaran Mc Cormack in the final which went to a play-off hole with Cian taking the honour
Sixteen year old Michael Shiel who won the Intermediate Scratch Cup pictured with Tony & Michael Carr.
Another competition the following week-end and again, Letterkenny Golf Club’s name brought to the fore with sixteen year old Michael Shiel winning the Ballybofey/Stranorlar Carr Architects sponsored Intermediate Scratch Cup. With a return of 76 shots [+8], Michael’s putter was as cold as the weather as he missed birdie putt opportunities on 1st, 3rd, 6th and 7th, all inside ten foot, and took the turn at four over par. Teeing off at 12th, he was six over thru eleven then recorded birdie, par, birdie, bogey, double bogey, bogey, par. Congratulations Michael. Another junior who represented the club to high esteem this season was eleven year old James Sweeney (11) who qualified for the US Kids Golf Euro Championship in Scotland by virtue of aquiring second place in the Irish Qualifier played on the famous Portmarnock Links golf course in Howth, Co. Dublin. James then travelled to play in the knock-out round at Gullane G.C., home of last year’s Scottish Open and will no doubt be seen at Clandeboye G.C. at Halloween.
Congratulations to Christian Harris who competed in the Junior European Open, thought to be the hardest test in European Junior Golf.
This is an individual strokeplay event played off scratch open to boys and girls and Christian had the unique opportunity to be paired with Irish Girls’ International and Letterkenny G.C. P.G.A. Professional Seamus Mc Monagle prodigé Emma Forbes (5), the leading girls points scorer in the recent Inter-Provincial Championship and who also recently won the prestigious Seapoint u16 ScratchCup. There is no handicap limit in this Junior European Open competition and the qualifiers (the top two boys and one girl) from all regional finals go straight to the Champions Week Finals in Spain in November. On Saturday 24th, the Letterkenny club’s u16 team played Dunfanaghy GC in the Donegal Junior Matchplay Cup over a two legged affair with the first leg at the away venue where they took a half point from three and in the return match on Sunday 25th at home, put up a very gallant performance, taking two matches but the deficit from the first leg was too much to overcome.
Junior Golf Thriving
The development of Junior Golf in recent years at Barnhill has been a thoughtful, diligent programme, first implemented in 2011 by former club captain Gerard Duffy and ably supported by Catherine Cooke-Harkin and Mary Fowley. The club have this year introduced renowned P.G.A. Professional Seamus Mc Monagle to oversee the further teaching and development of the club’s juniors and Seamus has just announced that he has two of his junior golfers chosen for the Ulster elite golf coaching academy at u14 level, an academy set up by the G.U.I. to help nurture future protegés of Irish golf. There are a total of six juniors in the academy at this age group of which Seamus has two prospects chosen. Catherine and Mary are Junior European Open also continuing with the groundwork for the Congratulations also to junior member Chris- development of the club’s youth, both boys tian Harris who entered the Junior European and girls, and sure signs of future top amateur Open (first staged in 1993) in association with golfers have become very much apparent.
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Opinion in the dressing room!
Next up in our new feature ‘Me & My Team Mates’ is David Shovlin, who doesn’t actually know what his position (on the pitch) is! Another Man Utd supporter whose favourite player actually played for Chelsea. He dreams of being stuck on a desserted Island with wait for it...Robbie Savage and Niall ‘Traps’ Bonner from Convoy! That paints a strange, strange picture indeed...David does not hold back on his team mates though, be afraid...be very afraid! NAME: David Shovlin CLUB: Letterkenny Rovers POSITION: Haven’t got a clue to be honest.
Robbie Savage
Last to get the drinks in? Kevin Mc Grath.
ALL ABOUT YOU...
Biggest spoofer in the team?
Paul Mc Veigh...everyone knows this.
What football/soccer team do you support? Man United.
Favourite player of all time and why?
ALL ABOUT YOUR TEAM MATES...
Funniest incident you can remember on the pitch?
First to get evicted in the big brother house?
Chris Flanagan…be keeping everyone up with his party animal lifestyle!!
Tough question, Have to say Frank Lampard. His The time Gary Patton had an accident when we goal scoring record in the premiership is phenomwere playing Derry city reserves a few years ago. I Biggest ladies man in the team? enal for a midfielder. Steeeevie! think he wears nappies no when he plays. Favourite Food? Mexican/Italian.
Favourite Movie? Good will hunting. Favourite Band? Coldplay. What annoys you on the pitch? Losing!! If you could change one rule in the game what would it be? Referees should be made more accountable for their decisions.
Best Player you ever played against? Max Gradel.
Best Player you ever played with?
Eunan O’Kane….Although Ryan Gildea has pushed him close.
Choose 2 famous people to be stuck on a desserted island with? Robbie Savage and Niall ‘Traps’ Bonner from Convoy. Those two boys would provide some entertainment.
David Shovlin Letterkenny Rovers
Who would go the furthest on X-Factor? Who has the highest IQ in the team? Paul Boyle…if his football was as good as his singing well we might have won in the Aviva! Only joking Yank x.
Paul Mc Veigh
Your best mate at the club? Ryan Gildea.
missus doesn’t realise he moisturises after ever game ha!
Who spends most time in front of the mirror? Ryan Lonergan..I bet his
If got into a battle against a gang of bandits who would you want by your side? Who is the ‘longest’ in the shower? Gildea and Conor Tourish is a hard nut aswell.
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