The community notes for Dunkineely/Bruckless/Killaghtee have just been published.
Christmas Event
What a night! With free hot chocolate, sausage rolls and mince pies (and some mulled wine) flowing, we all had a great night at DCL’s Dunkineely Big Christmas Event.
Postponed from the previous week, due to weather, the decision was taken to hold it inside the Dunkineely Community Centre, where it was warm and Christmassy.
We were all treated to some Christmas songs, both traditional and fun from the Bruckless Choir. With a great rendition of Jingle Bells by the choir and all the kids.
And let’s not forget the big man himself and his elves. Santa arrived to say hello to each of the kids and hand out some early stocking fillers.
“It was a wonderful night, with real community spirit” – Janet Deane (Chair of DCL)
A big thank you to Santa, his elves, Dunkineely Community Centre for donating their time and main hall to the event, to Stella, Janet and Kathleen for baking, to the choir for entertainment and to everyone else involved.
For photos and video, check out our Dunkineely Community Ltd Facebook page.
Hamper
Don’t forget, our Christmas Hamper lines are still available from Floyd’s Mace. All proceeds to the
Dunkineely Christmas lights fund.
Get your ticket by Thursday to win goods with a value of €250!
There are some amazing prizes in the hamper: €50 in vouchers from Floyd’s, a €50 voucher from the Rusty Mackerel, €40 voucher from Olivia’s Beauty Salon, €30 voucher from Byrnes Meat, €20 cash from John the Barber, two bottles of Jameson from McIntyres and Macs Bar, a bottle of wine and box of chocolates from Breslin’s garage and a box of Celebrations from DCL’s Stella.
€2 per line. The draw will be held on 23 rd December and posted on our Facebook page.
A huge thankyou to all those that donated prizes.
Good luck, and from all of us here at Dunkineely Community Ltd, have a great Christmas and a wonderful New Year.
Bruckless N.S.
The children from Bruckless National School held a craft fair and coffee morning on Friday 9 th December to raise money for the school and St. Vincent De Paul.
The children made a range of hand made and hand crafted decorations and various crafts to sell on the day, raising €447 for the school, while €170 was raised from the coffee morning.
The money was presented to Barry McGowan and it will be used to support local families in need this Christmas.
A spokesperson for the school said: “Our first school Christmas Craft Fair was a huge success. A sincere thanks to everyone who attended and supported the school and the children who have all worked so hard to make it the success it was over the past few weeks”.
“Thanks to the parents and everyone who helped out with refreshments and organising this morning and special thanks to everyone who sent in home baking. Without the support of our families and community these events would not be possible”.
The school is also doing a raffle. Tickets can be bought by contacting the school or sending a message to their Facebook page. Cost €2 each or 3 for €5.
Killaghtee N.S.
Killaghtee N.S. held their Annual Christmas Service on Tuesday 13 th December in Dunkineely Methodist Church.
A great night for everyone there.
Many thanks to all who came out on the cold frosty night to attend, your support for the pupils was very much appreciated.
The school wants to thank everyone for their generosity, which raised €402.15 for school funds. A huge thank you to all!
Church Services
Church of Ireland: Christmas Eve Services take place at 7pm in Killybegs and 9pm in Inver, with Mrs Georgina Armstrong and Ven David Huss respectively.
Christmas Day services will take place at 9:30am in Mountcharles and 10:45am in Killaghtee. Rev Mervyn Peoples will conduct the services.
There will also be a joint service in Inver on 1 st January 2023 at 11am.
Methodist Church: Christmas services TBC.
Catholic Church: Christmas services will include a Christmas Eve Mass at 9pm and the Christmas Day service at 11am.
The late Norah Kearney
The death has occurred of Norah Kearney (née McMenamin), Castleview, Dunkineely, peacefully at Letterkenny University Hospital.
Predeceased by her Husband Robert, son John, daughters Mary and Patricia, brothers Ralph, Seamus and Andy, Sisters Eileen, Anne, May and Theresa.
Sadly missed by her sons, Robert and Desy, daughters in law Angela, Bernadette and Linda, son in law Mickey, all her adoring grandchildren, her brother Peter, extended family, relatives, friends and neighbours.
Funeral Mass on Monday 19 th December at 12 noon at the Church St Joseph and St Conal, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
Dunkineely Celtic FC
Matches: The next match is at Curragh Sports Complex, Killygordon, versus Curragh Athletic, on 8 th January 2023 at 1pm.
Naomh Ultan
U21: Commiserations to the U21 team who were defeated by Burt in the U21 Michael Murphy Sports & Leisure Football C Championship Semi Final.
CLG Naomh Ultan would like to thank the management team and the players for their efforts. It was great to be able to field in this age group and reach the semi finals of the competition!
Special word of thanks to Malachy and Patricia Byrne of Byrne’s Meats for their kind sponsorship of soup and sandwiches for the team and management following the game.
All fixtures, results and match reports can be viewed on their website – www.naomhultan.com
20 th Anniversary: On Friday, 30 th December in MacLaughlin’s Dunkineely there will be a screening of the 2002 Intermediate Senior and Reserve Championship Finals.
This year we celebrate the 20 th anniversary of one of the most historic victories for the club. The videos of both final victories will be shown in the bar commencing at 8pm.
It would be great if as many of the players and supporters who were in MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey, on that wet Sunday could come along and relive the great day it was.
Also, for anyone who missed the opportunity to view both games in the past this is a great chance to do so. All are more than welcome to attend!
Please share and spread the word, looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Season Tickets: Donegal Season tickets for 2023 are now available for purchase. For further details and to buy: https://donegalgaa.ie/37633-2/
Royal Flush Lotto: Lotto results for 18/12/2022 were 2, 8, 10, 23.
There was no winner of the jackpot, consolation prizes went to Teresa Byrne, Emmet Kennedy and Mary Shovelin.
Next week’s jackpot will stand at €1,340. Make sure not to miss out by entering via
www.naomhultan.com, the club app or local shops.
Monthly Meeting: The first Monthly Meeting for 2023 will take place on Monday, 9 th January at
8pm, upstairs in the clubhouse.
These meetings are open to all members, and they greatly appreciate attendance and contribution.
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