The community notes for the Dunkineely/Bruckless/Killaghtee are out now.
Killaghtee Festival 2023
Less than two weeks now until the big event, this week’s notes will look at the main events. Come along and enjoy a full range of events in the Dunkineely, Bruckless and Killaghtee area. Nearly all events are free. This year’s main events include:
- Picnic in the Park
- The Minertones live in the street
- Craft market
- Kid’s sports day
- A boat trip to St. John’s Point
These are just the attractions. There is also a Treasure Hunt, walking tours on legends, history, waterways and fossils, two very different sound baths and yoga.
The pubs will have live music events all weekend and don’t forget the tractor run! So, come along for the big opening event at 7pm on Friday 25th August in Dunkineely Main Street for a fancy dress competition, and of course our Killaghtee Accordion Marching Band. More information can be found here and at Killaghtee.ie.
Picnic in the Park
Join us at the new Bruckless Community Park for an afternoon of fun and entertainment. Bring your own sandwiches or pick one up from Barry’s Garage, kick back and enjoy live acts from the local community. Music, song and dance. Tea and scones will be available to buy. Starting at 1pm on Saturday 26th August there will be a walking tour of Bruckless Bay exploring
waterways and Legends.
The day will also see the return of Heather with a new interactive art experience (remember the Whale of Time from last year). The day features a bouncy castle and more. At 2pm there will be an open mic. So come along and do your thing on our open air stage. Then from 3pm to 5pm we have a collection of acts from the local area to entertain you. All in the beautiful Bruckless Community Park.
The Minertones
Live on Dunkineely Main Street, we present the Minertones. Dance to everything from trad to pop and rock to country on Saturday night 26th August, 7-9pm. This local, and highly popular band plays it all. Check them out at theminertones.com. Afterwards there will be live music in the local pubs of Dunkineely.
Craft Fair
Dunkineely Main Street will come alive on Sunday 27th August, 10am to 2pm. Come for a stroll along the street and enjoy the music and stalls. If you want to take part, stalls are free. Just contact dunkineelycommunity@gmail.com for more information. Buskers welcome! In the event of poor weather, don’t worry, the event will move into the Dunkineely Community Centre.
Sports Day
Back by popular demand at the Killaghtee Festival, Sunday 27th August at 2pm in the Bruckless National Park. Run by Dunkineely Celtic and suitable for children of all ages. This free event was amazing last year, with all the kids having an amazing time.
Boat Trip
This year’s Killaghtee Festival will once again offer a boat trip for just €15. Taking place at 6pm on Sunday 27th August, leaving from Killybegs, the tour will once again head out to St. John’s Point for some fantastic views of Killaghtee and the surrounding area. There may even be some wildlife on view.
Due to tides, the launch has been moved to Killybegs, and will be using the bigger boat of Atlantic Coastal Cruises. The trip will be 1-2 hours long, depending on interest. We hope you can make it for what is likely to be a highlight of the weekend. Tickets are on sale at www.killghtee.ie or from Floyd’s Mace until 24th August.
A €1 on-line booking fee applies. If you require a lift from Dunkineely/Bruckless to Killybegs, e-mail us dunkineelycommunity@gmail.com.
Treasure Hunt
Join our children’s treasure hunt. Car required. Clues will lead you around many of the fantastic sites we have in the Dunkineely, Killaghtee and Bruckless Area. Pick up your first clue at the Dunkineely Picnic Area (by the Health Centre) between 11am and 12:30. €5 per car.
Yoga and sound baths
There is a selection of free wellness sessions over the weekend.
The Rosebella and Dawn Yoga will kick off on St. John’s Beach (Trabane) at 5:45am on Saturday 26th August. Last year this surprisingly popular event ended with several taking a dip in the Atlantic. A session for the brave!
Later the same day, at 12 noon there will be Yoga in the Park (Bruckless Community Park). Get relaxed and ready for the day, before the entertainment begins at 1pm. Rosebella will finish off the day with a return of her sound bath. One of the most attended events last year. 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the park.
Then don’t miss an alternative sound bath on Sunday 27th August. From 4:30pm to 5:30pm, let Mariëlle and the gongs take you on a dreamy sound journey. Bring your mat, pillow and blankie. Events may move into the Bruckless Community and Sports Centre if the weather is bad.
Beach clean
The beach clean on 19th August is cancelled, for all the right reasons. The beach is in good shape, so the group have decided to concentrate on our preparations for the Festival.
Church Services
- Methodist Church: Normal Sunday Services will be held at 10:30am in Dunkineely and 12 noon in Ardara.
- Catholic Church: Mass will be held at the normal times. Mass can also be viewed on the ‘Bruckless
Church – St Joseph and St Conal’ Facebook page. Eucharistic Adoration is on Friday from 11am to 3pm, and on Sunday from 3pm to 4pm. Confession can be heard before weekend Masses or arrange a time by contacting Fr Brady at the Parochial House (074 973 7015). - Church of Ireland: Sunday service at normal times. Please contact the church for timetable. A clothes collection will be held 18-21st August. Friday 6 to 8pm, Saturday 10am to Noon and Monday 6 to 8pm. Drop off any items suitable for reuse, including clothes, linen, curtains, belts, bags and shoes. Please bring items bagged.
Can’t make the Killaghtee Festival Cruise? Take the Donegal Town Waterbus cruise with music and refreshments on Saturday 19th August. Boarding 6:45pm, €20. Both the above events are in aid of Inver and Mountcharles Church funds.
Willie Tully
The unexpected and sudden death has occurred of Willie Tully, Killybegs on Thursday 10th August, surrounded by his loving family and the caring ICU staff of University Hospital, Galway. Will be forever loved and missed by his heartbroken family, his wife Jackie, children Sarah and Ciarán, much loved brothers Charlie, Danny, the late Colm (RIP) and sister Mary, extended family and friends.
Willie and his extended family have had many connections to Naomh Ultan through the years, he will be sorely missed by all at the club. Funeral mass was at St. Mary’s of the Visitation Church, Killybegs, followed by burial afterwards in the churchyard of the Church of St. Joseph & St. Conal, Bruckless. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of Croi House – Heart and Stroke Foundation https://croi.ie/donate/
Dunkineely Celtic FC
- Seamus Mc Callig tournament: Our first round match vs a strong Donegal Town took place on 2nd August at Darney Park, under new joint management of Jordan Boyle and Ryan Mackey. The opening round saw two big loses, with Celtic going down 0-6 to Donegal Town and St Catherine’s losing 0-6 to Erne Wanderers. But the team went into the second round on 8th August to gain a win, 2-1 against St. Catherine’s. The next match will be vs Erne Wanderers on 15th August. 7:15pm.
- U10s: The sun shone for some great football played by the U10s against Erne Wanderers on 6th August. Thank you to the Wanderers for coming down!
- Lottery: Dunkineely Celtic Lotto results for Sunday 6th August were 17, 26, 27, 28. There was no Jackpot winner. Consolation prizes of €20 each went to Margaret Brady, Martin Shovlin and Derek Rodgers. The next jackpot will be €1,120.
Naomh Ultan
All fixtures, results and match reports can be viewed on their website – www.naomhultan.com.
- U9s: Well done to the U9 team who took part in Cill Chartha GAA Official’s Michael Doherty Memorial Tournament 2023 in Pairc an Tamhnaigh. Some great football on show in games involving local clubs, thanks for holding the event and well done to all!
- U10s: The U10 LGFA team had a special guest training them last week, Donegal LGFA County player Suzanne White took the session. All the girls thoroughly enjoyed the training session, many thanks to Suzanne for taking the time to come out!
- U15s: All County Cup Division 5 Section A v Naomh Mhuire, Conmhaigh. A very young side fought hard throughout but ended up with a narrow defeat vs. Convoy in Páirc Naomh Ultan. Well done to all the boys for their efforts and hard luck! The team now play in the All County Shield Division 5 Semi Final, date, time and venue to be confirmed.
- Royal Flush Lotto: Lotto results for 31/07/2023 were 1, 2, 4, 8. We have a winner! Congratulations to Aria Adair, who scooped €1,960. Lotto results for 06/08/2023 were 11, 17, 18, 21. There was no winner of the jackpot. Consolation prizes went to Eleanor Shovlin, Sean Kennedy and Colm Shovlin. Lotto results for 13/08/2023 were 1, 9, 14, 16. There was no winner of the jackpot. Consolation prizes went to Jackie Harvey, John Duddy and Barbara Quigley. Next week’s jackpot now stands at €540. Make sure not to miss out by entering via www.naomhultan.com, the club app or local shops.
