What's the Craic in Carndonagh?

Scouting news
Sunday, February 20, 2022, is a special occasion for us with our first investiture since 2019 and our first outdoor investiture ever! We are looking forward to family and others in the community joining us from 12:30pm. in the Diamond. Parade, followed by investiture and then refreshments al fresco. All welcome! Please be mindful of Covid considerations.

Volunteers Needed

8th Donegal Scout group, Carndonagh, seeks new scouters (leaders).

No skills or experience required, just an interest in the outdoors and working with young people plus willingness to undertake training (online) and Garda vetting. Please text 086-6028542 ASAP.

Anam Cara

Free support services for all bereaved parents, regardless of age of child or circumstances of death. Contact 01 4045378 or info@anamcara.ie

Vacancies

Carndonagh Community Employment Scheme. Check: www.jobsireland.ie.

Mindfulness Classes
Mindful Parenting in the Colgan Hall, on Thursday's, from 7.00pm to 8.30pm for 6 weeks.

Introduction to Mindfulness Online Course: Tuesday, February 22, 10 to 11am for 8 weeks; Mindful Self Compassion in Malin Head Community Centre: Saturday, February 19, 10.00am to 11am for 8 weeks. All courses €70 and will run subject to numbers. Contact Aisling 0863630875 or mindfulcompassionireland@gmail.com

Active Retirement Group
First meeting of this year is on Thursday, February 17, at 2:30pm, in the Wesley Hall.
We have lots of plans to make and outings to organise so the more the merrier. New members always welcome. It is important that members who intend taking the Art course, already funded, come to the meeting as the funding has a limited life span. Queries to Kay Conaghan 0874101651

Rocco Fun Charity Walk
Fun charity walk organised to help Rocco on his journey February 13 at 2pm starting from SuperValu Carndonagh. The walk will only take an hour and it would be fantastic to support Rocco. For further information, contact Josie Toner 086 869 7477

Ulster Hurling Champions
Congratulations to CCS who beat Cootehill, Cavan, in an exciting final last week.

Carndonagh FC
Saturday training St. Patrick’s Park - Boys born 2009/2010 and girls 2008. 10-11 am; Boys 2007/2008 and girls 2009 11:00-12:30

Playground Survey
We need your feedback on the current facilities at Barrack Hill Town Park and how you think they could be improved. Please answer some short questions online at:
https://forms.gle/ LGhTXN3bxCkW1ZkP7

Co-Working Hub
Millbrae, two doors up from Kelly’s Service Station. Newly refurbished. Gigabit broadband. Fully fitted kitchen. Call 0868420203 for more details.

Inishowen Rugby Club
Training Wednesdays at CCS u10 and u12 at 6:30 p.m. and older youth from 7:30 p.m. Congratulations to the first XV who won against Strabane last weekend. The second XV were unlucky to lose out to City of Derry 3xv.

Carndonagh Boxing Club
Training every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Term Time), 7pm to 9:30pm

CLG Charndomhnaigh
Thanks to all who joined our virtual St. Brigid’s cross making gathering last Monday night.

Gaeltacht Scholarship Scheme
Check out the Donegal County Council scheme here.

GAA Club Lotto
No jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot is €5100. Enter at https://www.klubfunder.com/ Clubs/Carndonagh_GAA_Club

Inishowen Athletics Club
Get the running gear on and join IAC for their training evening in Carndonagh on Mondays at 6.15pm.

Vacancies
Carndonagh Community Employment Scheme. Check www.jobsireland.ie

Carndonagh Traders Association
We are looking for someone to join the team as Administrator / Tourism Advisor. Good communication and computer skills necessary. If eligible and meet Tus Scheme criteria contact Paul at IDP Carndonagh on 074 9373083.

Inishowen Agricultural Show
After a few years of no partying, we are making up for it this year! Saturday, July 16 is Show Day and Up The Field '22 Sunday Session on July 17.

Line Dancing and Two Hand Dancing Class
Upstairs in Tul Na Ri Monday, 2 to 3 pm, €4 and 8 to 10 pm, €7. Covid Certs required. Bridie Cantwell and Kathleen Nelson

Looking for Work?
Leave in a CV at the Carndonagh Tourist Office, for local businesses to check when they have vacancies. Just fill in and sign a quick information sheet about what type of work you are looking for and permission to hold your CV's. For more info visit the Carndonagh Tourist Office, email: info@visitcarndonagh.com or phone: 0749374288

Country Comes To The Colgan
Postponed until March. Tickets available from Visit Carndonagh Tourist Office or from Colgan Hall. Tickets already purchased will be valid for change of date. If refund desired, please return ticket for reimbursement.

Volunteers Needed!
8th Donegal Scout group, Carndonagh, seeks new scouters (leaders). No skills / experience required – just an interest in the outdoors and working with young people plus willingness to undertake training (online) and Garda vetting. Please text 086-6028542 ASAP.

Anam Cara
Free support services for all bereaved parents, regardless of age of child or circumstances of death. Contact 01 4045378 or info@anamcara.ie

Wesley Hall Cookbook
Now on sale at The Health Shop. 90 delicious recipes from our local ICA ladies.

Self Defence Classes For Adults
Colgan Hall, Monday, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Online Safety For Parents

Barnardos will be delivering free webinars through Zoom. Book at : http://www.barnardos.ie/.../online-safety.../for-parents

Spraoi Agus Spórt
Parent and Toddler Saturdays in unit 6 Spraoi agus Spórt, from 10am to 1pm.

“Music & Song with Bernie”, Mondays for babies and  toddlers, 10:00 to 11:00am.

Facilitators wishing to offer their classes at Spraoi are asked to please get in touch.

Sacred Heart Church
Mass times: Monday to Thursday: 10am;  Friday and  Saturday, 7pm; and Sunday, 9 am and 11 am.

Deaths
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of James Devenny, Tullyarb, whose funeral took place last Sunday.

Anniversaries at this time
Josie Farren, Malin Street; Willie Lafferty, Ardcolgan; Sean Kelly, Ardcolgan; Rose Davenport, Foden; and Eddie Doherty, Malin Street.

Save The Date
FairTrade Fortnight February 21 to March 6. Important fortnight for our FairTrade Town! Contact IDP if interested in finding out more and how to get involved.

Visit Carndonagh Vacancy
We are looking for someone to join the team at Visit Carndonagh/ Carndonagh Traders Association. The role is for Admin/Tourism Advisor. Good communication and computer skills necessary. If you are eligible and meet Tus Scheme criteria give Paul at the IDP office in Carndonagh a call: 074 9373083.

Citizens Advice
We offer advice and information on everything from social welfare payments to employment rights. Visit http://citizensinformation.ie or call our Citizens Information Phone Service: 0818 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm or contact your local Citizens Information Centre: http://centres.citizensinformation.ie

Home Instead Donegal
Recruiting 100 New Community Home Help CAREGivers all over County Donegal in 2022. Looking for compassionate people available for part-time or Full-time, flexible employment. Free training, competitive pay rates etc. Contact Deirdre on 074 91 13050.

Citizen’s Advice

We offer advice and information on everything from social welfare payments to employment rights. Visit: http://citizensinformation.ie or call our Citizens Information Phone Service: 0818 07 4000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm or contact your local Citizens Information Centre: http://citizensinformation.ie

Carndonagh Gift Cards

https://townandcitygiftcards.ie/product/visit-carndonagh-gift-card/

Inishowen Community Notes

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