The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Dunkineely Community CLG (DCL) will take place tomorrow evening at 7:30pm in MacLaughlin’s Bar.
DCL runs the St Patrick’s Parade, Killaghtee Festival and puts up the Christmas lights. It also runs conservation projects, provides local assistance and runs courses and events throughout the year.
The board is entirely run by volunteers, so if you want to commit a little time to your community, come along. All Welcome!
Anyone in Dunkineely, Killaghtee, Bruckless or the surrounding area is invited to attend, as well as those with an interest in the area.
Bug Hotel
A big thank you to Changemakers, Stuart Dunlop and Heather Cassidy for helping us put together a great event at Bruckless Park on Saturday 13 th April.
We started with Stuart Dunlop’s fascinating talk on what insects we will see in our new bug hotel and why all insects are so important to us, the human race.
This will include beetles, flies, solitary bees, ‘true’ bugs and spiders. All of which have a role to play in life as cleaners, pollinators and/or population controllers. You too can build a bug hotel.
We were then joined by Heather, who led a group of children as they decorated some stones for placement around our bug hotel. These will be on display soon.
So next time you see an insect in your home, think of re-homing them rather than killing them! For example, house spiders need shelter, like a garage or shed.
See the talk on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DunkineelyCL
A big thank you to those who braved the weather. If you would like to find out more about the importance of insects and what you can do to help them, contact us at dunkineelycommunity@gmail.com
Beach Clean
Our first Beach Clean of the year will take place at 12 noon on Saturday 27 th April.
We start with Brenter Shore. Turn South off the N56 into Brenter and park at the first Junction. A track leads down to the shoreline. (54.63283, -8.33309)
Equipment will be supplied. Bring sensible shoes, a coat and maybe suntan cream! If you would like to be part of the local Beach Clean group, text us on 085 255 3225. We cover Dunkineely, Bruckless and St. John’s Point.
Treasure Trail
Join in the Family Treasure Trail on Saturday 24 th May at 10am.
Beginning at the Methodist Church in Dunkineely, you will solve clues working in teams of two or more. Solve the final clue and be rewarded with treasure. Refreshments afterwards at the church car park. Donations gratefully received.
Active Retirement
The Killaghtee Active Retirement Association continues at the Naomh Ultan GAA Centre, Dunkineely (F94 A977).
We welcome visitors wanting to know about the group and its activities, as well as those individuals wishing to become members.
The next meeting is 17 th April. May meetings will be held on May 1 st , 15 th , and 29 th. For more information please feel free to contact the Secretary, Robin Tweed. Mobile: 085 220 1009 Email: Robin.Tweed.KillaghteeARA@gmail.com
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Congratulations to Mack who was placed 2nd in the World Irish Dancing Championship in Belgium last week. What a fantastic achievement!
Church Services
Methodist Church: Normal Sunday Services will be held at 10:30am in Dunkineely and 12 noon in Ardara. Please note the change of times.
Catholic Church: Church of St Joseph and St Conal Newsletter available online at: tiny.cc/PBNL
Church of Ireland: The Sunday service will be at 10:45am in Killaghtee.
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