Formally of Meanacross, Glencolmcille. Peacefully at Killybegs Community Hospital. Remains reposing at the home of his nephew Michael O' Donnell, Roxobrogh, Kilcar. Removal this evening at 6.30pm to St. Columba's Church Glencolmcille. Funeral mass tomorrow morning at 11.00am with buiral afterwards in the ajoining cemetery.

 

Date published: Tuesday, May 15, 2012

 

Late of Cahirciveen, Co. Kerry. Reposing at her residence. Removal tomorrow, Thursday morning, to St. Columba’s Church, Carrick, for 2pm Funeral Mass. Burial immediately afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. House private please from 11pm tonight, Wednesday, and tomorrow morning.

 

 

A climber has rescued by helicopter and been airlifted to hospital after being injured near Glencolmcille.

The Donegal Mountain Rescue Team, Killybegs Coastguard Unit and the Coastguard Helicopter were sent to Scalpuna Bay to help the fallen rock climber.

However the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team was stood down when the helicopter reached the casualty first while Killybegs Coastguard Unit stayed on the scene until the climber was lifted form the scene.

The injured climber was flown to hospital and is belived to have suffered a broken ankle and shoulder.

Picture courtesy of Killybegs Coastguard.

One of Carrick’s eldest and best-loved residents has passed away.

Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ McNelis of Straleel, died on Friday, April 27. She was laid to rest on Monday, April 30 following Requiem Mass in St Columba’s Church, Carrick.

Her 100th birthday was celebrated with a surprise party last August in the Blue Haven, Kilcar.

Lizzie was originally from Loughros Point. She spent 6-7 years working in Killybegs where she met her late husband Francis. When they married, the couple moved back to the farm in Straleel.

As well as her work on and her love, Lizzie was renowned for her tremendous knitting skills. Her mind remained sharp and active all her days and she remained living in her own home right up to her 100th year.

She will be sorely missed by her family, extended family and wide-ranging circle of friends.

The Kilcar Tourism Committee is proud to announce that the great Moya Brennan is the headline act at this year’s Kilcar Fleadh. Moya and her family band will appear in concert in the Kilcar Parish Hall on Wednesday, August 8th. Other artistes appearing at this year’s Fleadh include Tom Byrne, Martin McGinley and Gavin Whelan, plus a host of traditional musicians from south west Donegal. The Fleadh commences with a concert on Saturday, August 4th and concludes with a concert on Saturday, August 11th. Workshops in fiddle, accordion, tin whistle, guitar, singing and dancing commence on Monday, August 6th. The week long festival also includes a cross roads dance, illustrated talks, a heritage day, book launch and the unique Echoes of the Glen.

Full details are available on the website www.kilcaronline.com

Meetings of the local history group take place every Wednesday in the Áislann at 7.30 p.m. Everyone is welcome and refreshments are served.
The group focus on different townlands in the Kilcar parish.

Congratulation to Bernard Shovlin on winning the Bingo Jackpot  €2,450 on Sunday night. Next week the Jackpot will be €1000 on 45 numbers. Some of winners were; Annie Deane €70, Maire Gillespie€70, Patricia Cunningham €70, Catherine McGinley€70, Ann Marie Campbell €70, Annie Cunningham €100, Ellen O'Donnell €120, Oliver Boyle €100. The LOTTO Jackpot this week will be €2100 as it was not won last week. The winning numbers were 11,17,20,21. Drawn prizes were €50 – Sean Byrne,Churchtown, €30 – Paddy Cassidy, Teelin. €20 – Mark Campbell, Meenboy. Lotto sellers this weekend-Sat 14th : Ross Brady, Cornelieus Diver, Ciaran McGinley and Luke Carr. Sunday sellers are: Gavin O'Donnell and Martin Byrne. Items for submission to the Club notes as well as match reports and photos can be forwarded to Trevor the PRO on (086) 3333320, no later than Monday evening. T

here will a Club Development meeting on Thurs19th April in the Aislann at 8.30pm. All club members are invited to attend. Senior and Reserve Team play Ardara at home this Sunday in their league fixtures. C.L.G. Chill Chartha would like to thank Conor McManus for his committment to the club over the last year, and wish him well on his return to his native club of Clonakilty, Co. Cork.

Reposing at his home until removal tomorrow, Sunday, at 10.30am to The Church of Ss. Joseph and Conal, Bruckless, for 11am Funeral Mass, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Killybegs.

Date published: Saturday, April 21, 2012

Former Principal of Carndonagh Boys N.S. Remains leaving Letterkenny Hospice today, Tuesday, at 4pm going to his niece Carmel and Brian O’Dowd’s residence (St. Ernan’s House, Donegal Town). Funeral to St. Cartha’s Church, Kilcar for 12 noon Mass on Thursday. Burial afterwards in the local cemetery.

Date published: Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Date of death: Monday, April 16, 2012

GARDAI are investigating how a 41-year-old man died in a weekend diving accident off the Co Donegal coast.

The victim was a member of a sub-aqua club from Co Antrim, which had been involved in a dive off Glencolmcille.

He was airlifted to Sligo General Hospital on Saturday afternoon but later died.

The dead man's name hasn't been released, as not all family members have been informed of the accident.

Gardai are investigating the incident.

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ST Cartha’s Pipe Band presents a fund-raising spectacular, Stars in their Eyes, on Easter Sunday, April 8, at The Blue Haven in Kilcar.

Having enjoyed an extremely busy St Patrick’s weekend playing in the Kilcar, Killybegs and Ardara parades, the stage is now set for a fun filled night of entertainment featuring all new local talent.

This scale of a fundraiser is a first for Kilcar Pipe Band, in order to raise much needed funds for equipment and uniforms due to the rising numbers of young people joining the band.

Established in 1934 the bands future certainly looks bright with the introduction of six new recruits on St Patrick’s weekend and more hoping to join in the near future.

Rehearsals have been on going over the last few weeks, with a fierce rivalry developing between the Stars. Rumour has it that Kilcar’s answer to Matthew Kelly has been amazed at the quality of the acts.

Performing on the night are: Kilcar Pipe Band; Michael Love and Ciaran McDevitt; Clodagh Brady; Maureen and Paddy Carr, Caroline and Stephen O’Donnell; Una Molloy; Stephen McBrearty, Aiden McGinley, Eoin and Ryan McHugh; Christina Gillespie, Irene Carr, Helena Byrne, Grainne McBrearty, Aoife and Niamh Doherty and Charlene Gallagher; Keith Cunningham, Martin Byrne and David McShane.

Tickets have been selling like hot cakes, however there are still some available, so to avoid disappointment please contact one of the following Breege or Michael McShane on 9738386; Sarah or Michael Molloy on 9738495/ 0872066513 or Sharon Love on 0879100821.

Doors open at 7pm, first act on stage at The Blue Haven, 8pm.

Requiem Mass on Thursday at 11am in St. Patrick’s Church, Meenaneary, Carrick, followed by burial in Kilcar Cemetery.

Date published: Wednesday, March 28, 2012