The annual Killaghtee Festival will take place this year from Friday 23 rd to Sunday 25 th August, across Dunkineely, Bruckless and St John’s Point.
Based on the theme of Heritage, Art and Wellbeing, we will see some old favourites and some new.
Starting with our opening parade in Dunkineely at 7pm on Friday 23 rd of August. Over the weekend we will see the return of dawn yoga and a sound bath, the kid’s sports day and our boat trip around St. John’s Point. New this year will be Kelane Brown, live in Dunkineely, a walk up Sentry hill, two events at McSwyne’s castle and much, much more.
All brought to you by Dunkineely Community Ltd. We strive to make all events low cost or free to participants. Donations gratefully received. More details will be released over the coming weeks.
Boat Trip
The festival committee is delighted to announce the return of the St. John’s Point Boat Trip.
Leaving from Killybegs at 6pm on Sunday 25 th August, we will take a leisurely 2 hour trip around the point, taking in some stunning local sites. Join us and Atlantic Coastal Cruises as we look out for dolphins, seals, tuna, basking sharks and many species of birds. There will be a bar and entertainment throughout the trip.
Brought to you at the very low price of just €15 per person.
Tickets can be purchased at www.killaghtee.ie/shop (€1 booking fee applies) or from Floyd’s Mace in Dunkineely.
Naomh Ultan 50th
Join Naomh Ultan at Páirc Naomh Ultan for their 50th Anniversary Celebrations!
The 50th Anniversary Weekend will take place from 2 nd to 4 th August, coinciding with the August Bank Holiday.
The schedule of events spans the entire weekend, featuring activities and festivities to commemorate this significant milestone. The celebration will culminate in the 50th Anniversary Dinner Dance on Sunday evening, 4 th August. Just four weeks until this highly anticipated celebration! They look forward to welcoming members, both past and present, along with everyone who has been a part of the club’s rich history over the past five decades!
Mayor of Dunkineely
Do you have what it takes to be Mayor of Dunkineely?
Candidates will compete to raise money for their chosen charity and local projects and events. Must be 18 or over and live in the Dunkineely, Bruckless, St. John’s Point area. Email dunkineelycommunity@gmail.com if you think you have the right stuff!
Active Retirement
The Killaghtee Active Retirement Association meets every second Wednesday (exc. January, July and August) at the Dunkineely Naomh Ultan GAA Centre (F94 A977). We welcome visitors wanting to know about the group and its activities, as well as those individuals wishing to become members. For more information please feel free to contact the Secretary, Robin Tweed at 085 220 1009 or by e-mail: Robin.Tweed.KillaghteeARA@gmail.com
The late Joey Monaghan
The peaceful death has occurred of Joey Monaghan, Loughmult, Bruckless, at his late residence.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Rosaleen, his daughters Caroline and Michelle, his grandsons Shaun and Kieran, his extended family, friends and neighbours. Predeceased by his son Gerard and his mother Eileen.
Funeral Mass was on Friday at St Brigid’s Church, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Church Services
Methodist Church: Normal Sunday Services will be held at 10:30am in Ardara and 12 noon in Dunkineely.
Catholic Church: Church of St Joseph and St Conal Newsletter available online at: tiny.cc/PBNL
Church of Ireland: The Killaghtee service will be at 10:45am.
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