A big thank you to everyone who attended the Killaghtee Festival and made it such a special event.
From Dawn Yoga to craft fairs, we all had a great time. Despite some events having to be cancelled or postponed on Sunday, we still managed to cram a lot into the weekend.
Highlights included the coach trip to Ards and Glenveagh, Kelan Browne live and the walk to the Wedge Tombs.
Although the boat trip was re-scheduled, we finally made it out on 1 st September, for some stunning views, music and a talk from the Local Authority Water Programme. And yes, we did see dolphins!
Watch out for details of the postponed sports day and BBQ.
We will be posting more on Facebook over the next few days at https://www.facebook.com/DunkineelyCL
Triplets
Friday 23rd August marked the 75th birthday of the Triplets (Brian, Dennis and Sheilagh), born to Ellen Veronica Whitaker (Nee Quigley) and Naval Officer John Stanley Whitaker.
Ellen was born in Dunkineely back in 1919 and her siblings were Theresa (Tessy), Dan, Ann and Brian.
Ann is the only surviving sibling and she lives in N.Z aged 91 years.
The triplets are still all alive and well. Brian lives in N.Z, Dennis lives in Hertfordshire and Sheilagh lives in West Sussex.
The triplets were born in Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Norwich. It was reported at the time they were the first surviving triplets at the hospital.
Two further siblings to the family were Eileen & Michael (elder sister and brother) are both sadly passed now. Thanks to Denis for passing this great little news story on.
Ceili Dancing
Adult Ceili Dancing lessons, coming to Dunkineely Community Centre on Wednesdays, starting 11th September, 8 to 9pm.
€7 pay as you go. Fun, fitness and friendship! From the Irish Dancing School of Grace.
Active Retirement
The Killaghtee Active Retirement Association meets every second Wednesday (exc. January, July and August) at the Dunkineely Naomh Ultan GAA Centre (F94 A977).
We welcome visitors wanting to know about the group and its activities, as well as those individuals wishing to become members. For more information please feel free to contact the Secretary, Robin Tweed at 085 220 1009 or by e-mail at: Robin.Tweed.KillaghteeARA@gmail.com
Naomh Ultan
The 50th Anniversary Books are available for purchase at Floyd’s Mace and Barry’s of Bruckless.
Priced at €40, this special edition is a must-have for anyone looking to own a piece of our history. Please share this with anyone interested as supplies are limited!
The special 50th anniversary edition jersey is now available to purchase directly from the O’Neills Sportswear club shop.
Church Services
Methodist Church: Normal Sunday Services will be held at 10:30am in Ardara and 12 noon in Dunkineely.
Catholic Church: Church of St Joseph and St Conal Newsletter available online at: tiny.cc/PBNL
Church of Ireland: The Killaghtee service will be at 10:45am.
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