This week’s Dunkineely/Bruckless/Killaghtee Community Notes have been published.
Coach Trip
Dunkineely Celtic arranged a trip to the Finn Harps game on 29 th September.
A stop at Supermac’s for some food started the fun, followed by free entry for kids to the game.
No away supporters so they had the away fans area to themselves! And they were given flags. With such a great atmosphere it was a really exciting night. Hopefully they will play on that pitch some day!
The coach trip was partially funded by the SICAP Connecting Communities grant and DLDC, obtained by DCL. It was great to see our local football fans getting the opportunity to travel to Ballybofey.
Classic Car and Tractor Run
The rescheduled Annual Dunkineely Road Run will now take place on Saturday 14 th October.
Vintage and classic cars and all tractors are welcome.
Assembly from 12:00 midday at the Methodist Church. Leaving Dunkineely village between 2 and 2:30pm. Refreshments served on return to Dunkineely. Proceeds to local charities.
Gospel Concert
Join Warren Smyth and the Avoda Band on Saturday 21 st October in the Dunkineely Methodist Church. Tickets are €12 and supper will be provided.
Drive Safely at Dunkineely NS
The incident at Dunkineely NS last month was discussed at the latest meeting of Donegal Joint Policing Committee (JPC).
Fresh calls have been made for urgent action to prevent a repeat incident.
Donegal TD Pearse Doherty said a number of similar incidents have occurred at the same location in recent times.
Councillor Noel Jordan said the N56 is a “very busy road” and that measures taken to slow traffic are “simply not working”.
“It’s a disgrace that parents are concerned to such an extent that they have resorted to standing out on the road to slow traffic,” he said.
While there is a temporary Go Safe Zone implemented by the Gardaí at the location, the school has stated that there is only one solution – to provide space for children to be dropped off on the same side of the road to the school. They have also outlined how this could be achieved.
Come Work for Us
We have an opportunity for the right person to work in the community, through the TÚS Initiative and gain some experience or learn new skills. If you are aged between 21 and 60+, unemployed and receiving an eligible welfare benefit payment, you may qualify to work at DCL.
If interested, please contact us at dunkineelycommunity@gmail.com for more information on the TÚS Initiative.
Arlo
Many of you will have heard that a young colt named Arlo has gone missing the Dunkineely area.
He’s too young to be separated from his mum so early, so any information on his whereabouts is vital. Its owners are devastated and have put out a video appeal on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/535177705/videos/1757064944732139/
Unfortunately, as it’s been over a week with no sign, it looks as if he has likely been stolen.
A reward is offered for his safe return. If you know anything that could help his return, please contact us or one of the many groups involved in raising awareness about this.
Killaghtee NS
The school is currently accepting enrolments for the school year 2024/25.
Please contact the school before Friday 27 th October by calling 074 973 7433 or e-mailing killaghteejunior@gmail.com.
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.
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: The normal Sunday service will be at 10:45 in Killaghtee.
Dunkineely Celtic FC
Donegal Physiotherapy D2: The team played Raphoe Town away at the weekend, losing 7-1.
The next match is at home to Lifford Celtic on 15 th October at 1pm. They need your support!
Underage: Thank you to Eany Celtic FC for a great blitz at the weekend.
The weather was dry and a great day of football was had. Well done to all the players. They were great and have come on very well over the last two seasons. They started training last November to March in the hall and then out to field and they have played some great games culminating in winning today’s blitz.
Naomh Ultan
All fixtures, results and match reports can be viewed on their website – www.naomhultan.com.
LGFA U23: Naomh Ultan are seeking expressions of interest for players for an U23 ladies’ team.
If interested, please reach out to the LGFA secretary by phone (086 407 4943) or via email naomhultandunkineely.donegal@lgfa.ie.
Senior Team: The club are advertising the position of Senior team manager 2024 and accepting applications. If an individual is interested in the role, please send that to the following email address secretary.naomhultandunkineely.donegal@gaa.ie.
This application will be open until October 31st 2023, applications will be reviewed then.
Development Draw: The third draw took place on Monday October 2 nd on Facebook Live.
€100 Prize Winner – Patrick McGill
€200 Prize Winner – Hannah McDermott
€300 Prize Winner – Kathy Ellison
Congratulations to the 3 prize winners, well done and thanks again to all who entered.
To participate, you can conveniently secure your entry online at https://www.naomhultan.com/products.
Royal Flush Lotto: Lotto results for 08/10/2023 were 6, 8, 9, 22.
There was no winner of the jackpot. Consolation prizes went to Con Callaghan, Lorcan McGinley and Jimmy Byrne.
Next week’s jackpot now stands at €700.
Make sure not to miss out by entering via www.naomhultan.com, the club app or local shops.
AGM: The club AGM has been scheduled to take place on Friday 17 th November at 7:30pm upstairs in the clubhouse.
Club members’ support and attendance would be greatly appreciated for the meeting this year.
Many thanks and please make sure to spread the word.
