Dunkineely Community Ltd has announced the publication of their new strategic plan 2024 – 2028.
We have had a great couple of years, running two Killaghtee Festivals and Dunkineely’s first St Patrick’s Parade. We also renovated the old Killaghtee Church and saw the first community led Christmas Lights go up. This in addition to a number of smaller projects, such as putting up swift boxes and the Christmas event. We also placed signage podiums at historical sites across the area, ready to receive new tourist signs at each location.
So, what next? Well, we have big plans. Find out more in our new Strategic Plan. And if you want to be involved, let us know by emailing dunkineelycommunity@gmail.com
To view the plan, log on to www.dunkineelycommunity.ie
Christmas Draw
We hope you enjoyed the Christmas Lights in Dunkineely this year. This was made possible by local generosity. Thank you all who bought raffle tickets and/or donated to the Dunkineely Christmas Lights.
And the winners of the Dunkineely Christmas Lights Raffle are:
Edel McGinty – €75 Rusty Mackerel voucher
Lillian O’Brien – €50 Lisa Hairdressers voucher
Stephanie Darch – €50 Floyd’s voucher
Shane McWhinney – Bottle Whiskey, McLaughlin’s Bar
Caroline McCloskey – Bottle Whiskey, Mac’s Bar
Pauric Duddy – €30 Byrnes Butcher voucher
Thank you to all the businesses that donated prizes!
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.
The late Jackie and Anne Mc Gettigan
Jackie McGettigan, Heatherville House, Benroe, Bruckless, passed away on 23rd December and his wife Ann McGettigan (née O’Farrell) sadly died on Christmas Day.
Sadly missed by their sons John, Noel and Pauric, daughters Jacquline, Linda and Deirdre, daughters in law, Jackie’s brothers Junior and Michael, sisters Maura, Ann and Margaret, Ann’s sister sisters Breezie, Mary and Jacinta, and their grandchildren, great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
“The family would like to thank everyone for their heartfelt condolences over the past few days,” the family said.
“Thanks also to Fr Brady and Fr Colm, the Killybegs Choir, Herta Kelly, Tara Hotel and McBrearty’s Funeral home for their support at such a difficult time.
“A special personal thanks from all their children to Cecilia Johnson, whom we will be forever indebted to. Thanks to The Northwest Hospice, Sligo University Hospital, Killybegs Community Hospital and Home Support Community Services for the excellent care given to both our parents.”
The late Walter Konkolewski
The death has occurred of Walter Konkolewski, Darney, Bruckless, Co. Donegal.
Sadly missed by his loving wife Sheila and extended Barry family, relatives and friends.
Church Services
Methodist Church: Normal Sunday Services will be held at 10:30am in Ardara and 12 noon in Dunkineely. Please note the change in times.
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 10:45am in Killaghtee.
Dunkineely Celtic FC
Donegal Physiotherapy D2: The team lost 7-1 to Curragh Athletic away on 7 th January. The next match will be on 21 st January at 1pm, vs Raphoe Town.
Lottery: Dunkineely Celtic Lotto results for December were
10 th : 7, 16, 23, 27.
17 th : 2, 15, 18, 27.
26 th : 110, 17, 22, 23.
31 st : 5, 11, 19, 24.
There was no Jackpot winner. Consolation prizes of €20 each went to Bernard Kane, Peter Duffy, Phil Matthews, Patrick Cannon, Jamie Kelly, Adam Duddy, Thomas Murphy, Erika Harvey, Maragaret Walsh, Pat McBrearty, Caít Lyons and Euan Cunningham. Jackpot stands at €1,480.
Naomh Ultan
All fixtures, results and match reports can be viewed on their website – www.naomhultan.com.
Lights Up: The GAA’s ever popular ‘Ireland Lights Up’ initiative returns in January 2024 in partnership with RTE’s Operation Transformation, Get Ireland Walking and the Irish Life “My Life” app.
‘Ireland Lights Up’ encourages GAA clubs across the 32 counties to light up and bring communities together to walk and talk in a safe environment during the dark winter evenings. Last year, tens of thousands of participants improved on their physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Commencing on 11 th January, the club will host Ireland Lights Up events every Tuesday and Thursday at 7pm throughout the duration of this initiative.
Walking Track: Embark on a new chapter for Naomh Ultan this year with the introduction of our
new walking track facilities, now operational and ready for use.
As part of the Lights Up initiative, join the club from Thursday 11 th January at 7pm, urging our community to come together and get walking!
Let the glow of our fully lit track illuminate your evenings as we stride towards a healthier and more connected community!
Every Step Counts: Once again the club is registered for this year's Irish Life GAA Healthy Clubs Every Step Counts Challenge.
The five week challenge starts on Monday 8 th January, and ends on Monday 12 th February. The goal set for GAA clubs and community members is to hit their 4,000km target (roughly the distance around Ireland!) to be entered into an O’Neills Prize Draw.
There are 3x €2,500 O'Neills vouchers up for grabs in each province this year!
Participation is effortless, just download the MyLife app.
Once on the app, follow these simple steps to choose Naomh Ultan:
Navigate to 'Social', Select 'Challenges', Click into 'Ulster GAA – Every Step Counts'
Get ready to embark on this journey with our club as a community, where every step you take contributes to a shared goal!
Royal Flush Lotto: Royal Flush Lotto results were:
07/01/2024 – 3, 9, 16, 22.
31/12/2023 – 7, 10, 19, 23.
24/12/2023 – 3, 4, 9, 11.
17/12/2023 – 3, 8, 17, 18.
Consolation prizes went to Shane Reynolds, Brid Gallier, Carol McGinley, the Brosnan Family, Stephen Murrin, Croía Gallier, Tara Bourke, Joe Kennedy, Patrick Cannon, Hilary Cassidy, Marty O’Reilly and Paul Gavigan.
The Christmas Hamper winner for New Year’s Eve was Moya McGlynn. The winner of the special 24 th December hamper was the White Family.
Next week’s jackpot now stands at €960.
Make sure not to miss out by entering via www.naomhultan.com, the club app or local shops.
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