Diocesan Community Highlights and Events
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Ardara
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Cultural & Educational
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Event Name: Traditional Music
Date: Every Monday night in July & August
Time: 7.00 until 9.00 pm
Location: Dolmen Centre
Specifics: Musicians and everyone welcome.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Traditional Music
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Ballintra Parish
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Community Activities
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Event Name: CLG Naomh Brid Lotto Draw
Date: Weekly, next draw Monday eve after 18th August 2025
Time: 8:30pm
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Next week’s jackpot is now €4,250. Tickets on sale online through clupzap or in the Post Office, Cassidy’s Shop, Kee’s Shop.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Laghey Parish Church Heritage Open Day
Date: Sunday 24th August
Time: 2.00 – 6.00pm
Location: Laghey Parish Church
Specifics: See Poster shown in ADDITIONAL NOTES.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: CLG Naomh Brid Lotto Draw
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Bruckless
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Community Activities
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Event Name: Killaghtee Festival
Date: 22nd to 24th August 2025
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Details can be found on local poster boards and at www.killaghtee.ie.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Sunday Social
Date: Sunday 31st August
Time: 8pm to 10pm
Location: Dunkineely Community Centre
Specifics: Music by “The Lakelanders”. Includes refreshments.
Cost: Admission €10
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Killaghtee Festival
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Health & Support
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
Date: Wednesday 24th September
Time: 10.30am – 4.00pm
Location: Ards Friary
Specifics: Day of emotional support and sharing for those caring for people living with dementia. Led by Caroline Brown, facilitator, trainer and ex carer. Includes tea/coffee and a light lunch.
Cost: €50
Contact: Ards, T: 074 913 8909 or E: info@ardsfriary.ie. For more info: carolinebrown268@gmail.com
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
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Carrigart (Downings, Meevagh)
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Cathedral
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Community Activities
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Event Name: The Donegal Half Marathon
Date: Sunday 24th August
Time: Starting at 9.20 am
Location: Route from Conwal straight, Ballymacool, Pearse Road, Port Road, Neil Blaney Road, Paddy Harte Road, Oldtown Bridge, Crieve Road, New Mills, Rashedoge, returning to Letterkenny along main Churchill Road and finishing at the Aura Leisure Centre.
Specifics: Initial loop of the town should be finished by 10.10 am. Traffic management will be in place between 9 am and 12 pm around the Town Centre and Newmills/Conwal, so plan for delays.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: The Donegal Half Marathon
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Cultural & Educational
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Event Name: NBSCCCI Art Competition
Date: Opens 1st September, closes 30th September
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified (submission-based)
Specifics: For Children and Young People (under 18) depicting what ‘A Safe and Welcoming Church’ looks like or feels like to them. Piece may be a painting, sculpture, photograph or written. Categories: 8 yrs and younger; 9-12 yrs; 13-15 yrs; 16-18 yrs. Details at https://www.safeguarding.ie/news-events/a-safe-and-welcoming-church-art-competition-2025 (More details on Cathedral noticeboard).
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: NBSCCCI Art Competition
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Dunfanaghy
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Falcarragh
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Community Activities
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Event Name: Slopa Food Bank
Date: Ongoing
Time: Tuesday – Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 11am-3pm
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Sunday Closed.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Cloughaneely Food Bank collection box
Date: Ongoing
Time: Not specified
Location: Slopa Pobal, local Falcarragh, or Pobal Le Chéile
Specifics: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Cloughaneely268 Band Lotto
Date: Weekly (numbers for Wednesday 20-15-16-17 were drawn)
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Next Week’s Jackpot €3,300. 1 Match 5 Josephine Gallagher €100. Tickets are available during office hours & lotto tickets available from 4pm on Thursday, any lotto tickets purchased online after this time will be entered into the next draw.
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Event Name: CLG Chloich Cheann Fhaola Lotto
Date: Weekly
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Jackpot this week is €10,750! Tickets available in various outlets throughout the parish and online at https://clubforce.com/clubs/gaa-clg-chloich-cheann-fhaola/.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Slopa Food Bank
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Cultural & Educational
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Event Name: Pobal Achreidh Conversation Class for new members of our community
Date: Starts 17th September
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Pobal Eascarrach, F92 XH70
Specifics: 10-week course.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Seánan at pobaleas@gmail.com or 074 9160571 -
Event Name: Pobal Le Chéile Youth Club (9-13 years old)
Date: Starts Wednesday 10th September
Time: 6pm-7pm
Location: Garradh Cholmcille Centre
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Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Pobal Le Chéile Youth Club (14-18 years old)
Date: Starts Monday 8th September
Time: 6:40-8pm
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Sewing Course
Date: Starting on Tuesday 2nd September
Time: 11am-1pm
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Paisti Le Chéile Parent and Toddler Group
Date: Resumes on Thursday 4th September
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Ionad Garradh Cholmcille
Specifics: Not specified
Cost: €2 per child/€3 per family
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Event Name: Fáilte Isteach English Conversation group
Date: Monday 8th September
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Beginners welcome.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Irish Learners & New to Local Area Welcome Evening (Multicultural Community Choir)
Date: Friday 12th September
Time: 7.00pm
Location: Ionad Garradh Cholmcille
Specifics: Funded by DLDC.
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Event Name: ARTSPACE – Pobal le Chéile Summer Art Exhibition
Date: Ongoing
Time: Not specified
Location: Gallery
Specifics: Artists are Mags Todd & Michael O’Donnell. Showing in the gallery until Geralyn Mulqueen. If interested in exhibiting, contact ARTSPACE-Pobal le Chéile, PM Facebook page or call Eve Li on 0860853715.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Exhibition of paintings by O’Hagan
Date: Tuesday 30th September
Time: Not specified
Location: Teach John Mici Ban
Specifics: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Pobal Le Chéile Book Club
Date: First Friday of the month
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: For more information.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: pobal@gmail.com or 0749180111 or text/whatsapp 086 455 7519
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Event Name: Pobal Achreidh Conversation Class for new members of our community
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Jobs & Business
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Event Name: EMPOWER Cumasú programme
Date: Deadline: Friday 5th September 2025
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified (application-based)
Specifics: For female living in the Gaeltacht looking to start or grow their own business. Whether in food, farming, crafts or a service business. Apply online.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Vacancy for a general worker on the Rural Social Scheme
Date: Contact before midday on Friday 29 Sept 2025
Time: Not specified
Location: Coláiste an tSléibhe Thuaitthe
Specifics: Must meet the criterias as laid down by the Department of Social Protection.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Joe on 0871259303
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Event Name: EMPOWER Cumasú programme
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Collections/Donations
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Event Name: Donegal Down Syndrome Church Gate Collection
Date: Next weekend 30th/31st August
Time: Not specified
Location: Church Gates
Specifics: Your support is very much appreciated.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Donegal Down Syndrome Church Gate Collection
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Gartan/Termon
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Glenties
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Community Activities
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Event Name: Trath na gCeist Bord san Ionad Lae i mBaile na Finne (Table quiz in Fintown Day Centre)
Date: Friday 29th August 2025
Time: 8.30p.m.
Location: Fintown Day Centre
Specifics: Everyone welcome.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Concert
Date: Saturday 6th September
Time: Doors open 8:30pm, show starts at 9:30pm
Location: Fintown Hall
Specifics: With the fantastic Eddie Gallagher Band. Refreshments on the night and raffle also. Everyone welcome.
Cost: Admission only €10
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Event Name: Gather in the Glen Event
Date: Sunday 31st August
Time: 4pm-7.30pm
Location: The Glen Tavern (Dinny’s)
Specifics: Join Coiste Forbartha Éadan Fhionn Fraoich for a special open-air concert marking the finale of the IFI BALGLEN project. The afternoon will be filled with music, community spirit, and celebration in the heart of the glen.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Circuits Fitness Class
Date: Starting August 27th
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Fintown Hall
Specifics: Welcoming community, perfect for all fitness levels, especially busy mums and dads. Contact Sam Wasson at 086 4529838 or email i-can-fitness@gmail.com.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Sunday Social
Date: Sunday 31st August
Time: 8pm to 10 pm
Location: Dunkineely Community Centre
Specifics: Music by “The Lakelanders”. Includes refreshments.
Cost: Admission €10
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Trath na gCeist Bord san Ionad Lae i mBaile na Finne (Table quiz in Fintown Day Centre)
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Jobs & Business
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Event Name: EMPOWER Cumasú Programme
Date: Deadline: Friday, 5th September 2025
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified (application-based)
Specifics: Applications are now open for female living in the Gaeltacht looking to start or grow their own business. Whether it’s food, farming, crafts or a service business. Apply online.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Outreach Clinic – Employment Supports
Date: Tuesday 2nd September
Time: 10.00 r.n. – 12.00 i.n. (10.00am – 12.00 p.m.)
Location: Áras Sheagháin Bháin, Baile na Finne (Fintown Library)
Specifics: Information on CV Building, Job Searching, Cover Letters, Interview Skills, Life Long Learning. Suitable for anyone seeking employment or students seeking part time/Summer employment. One to one appointments. Free of charge.
Cost: Free of charge
Contact: Deirdre Gallagher, Ring 087 312 0139 to book your appointment.
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Event Name: EMPOWER Cumasú Programme
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Health & Support
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Event Name: Single Bedroom house at McCloskey Crescent, Main Street
Date: Ongoing
Time: Not specified
Location: McCloskey Crescent, Main Street
Specifics: Applications are invited for tenancy.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
Date: Wednesday 24th September
Time: 10.30am and finishing at 4.00pm
Location: Ards Friary
Specifics: Day of emotional support and sharing for those caring for people living with dementia. This day will be led by Caroline Brown, facilitator, trainer and ex carer. Includes tea/coffee and a light lunch.
Cost: 50 euro
Contact: Ards, T: 074 913 8909 or E: info@ardsfriary.ie. For more information contact Caroline at carolinebrown268@gmail.com
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Event Name: Single Bedroom house at McCloskey Crescent, Main Street
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Gortahork
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Cultural & Educational
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Event Name: TEACH AN CHEOIL COMHALTAS (Traditional Music)
Date: Ongoing
Time: Déardaoin 8.00-10.00i.n.
Location: Teach an Cheoil
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Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: HALLA NA PARÓISTE Ranganna Comhaltas (Traditional Instrumental Music)
Date: Ongoing
Time: Luan 5.00-8.00i.n.
Location: Halla na Paróiste
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Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: HALLA NA PARÓISTE Trampolín Circuits
Date: Ongoing
Time: Luan agus Céadaoin 6.30 i.n.-7.30 i.n.
Location: Halla na Paróiste
Specifics: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: HALLA NA PARÓISTE Slimming World
Date: Ongoing
Time: Déardaoin 7.30 i.n.-9.00 i.n.
Location: Halla na Paróiste
Specifics: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: HALLA NA PARÓISTE Banna Ceoil
Date: Ongoing
Time: Déardaoin 6.30 i.n.-8.30 i.n.
Location: Halla na Paróiste
Specifics: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Pobal Eascracah: “Dúchas na nDaoine” – Cúrsa Eicithéiripe (10-week Ecotherapy Course)
Date: Saturday 30th Lúnasa 2025 (August 30, 2025)
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Location: Teach an Phobail
Specifics: Ag tarraingt ar chleachtais thrasghlúnta le cosaint an chomhshaoil. (Drawing on intergenerational practices to protect the environment.)
Cost: Saor in Aisce (Free of Charge)
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Event Name: Pobal Eascracah: Bunrang Comhra – Beginners’ Irish Conversation class for new members of our community
Date: Starting on the 17th of September
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: Pobal Eascracah
Specifics: 10 week course.
Cost: €92 XH70
Contact: Seánán at pobal@gmail.com or 074 9180571
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Event Name: TEACH AN CHEOIL COMHALTAS (Traditional Music)
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Jobs & Business
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Event Name: FOLÚNTAS – Club Péile Ceiltigh Dhún Luiche (Vacancy – Dungloe Celtic Football Club)
Date: Ongoing
Time: Not specified
Location: Club Péile Ceiltigh Dhún Luiche
Specifics: Folúntas leat láithair d’oibrí ginearálta ar ár scéim Shóisialta Tuaithe ag Club Péile Ceiltigh Dhún Luiche le bheith i bhannphearsach sa scéim oiliúintí do na rialacha maidir leis an scéim Shóisialta Tuaithe atá leagtha síos ag an Roinn Choimirce Sóisialta. (Vacancy for a general worker on our Rural Social Scheme at Dungloe Celtic Football Club to be involved in the training scheme for the rules laid down by the Department of Social Protection.)
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Seánán on 0749180571 or 0879180571
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Event Name: FOLÚNTAS – Club Péile Ceiltigh Dhún Luiche (Vacancy – Dungloe Celtic Football Club)
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Inver
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Community Activities
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Event Name: Frosses CCE present ‘an Oiche Gaelach’ (IRISH NIGHT)
Date: Every Wednesday night during August
Time: 9pm – 11.30pm
Location: Frosses Hall
Specifics: Traditional Céilí & Oldtime Dancing with instructions provided on the night. Supper Served. Everyone Welcome.
Cost: Admission: €8
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Event Name: Naomh Naille GAA & LGFA CLUB SLOTTO
Date: Weekly, after Week 17th August
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Remember to purchase your ticket in Londis Mountcharles, Cassidy’s of Inver or from our online platform through St Naul’s club app: https://member.clubspot.app/club/st-nauls-gaa/.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Naomh Naille Golf Classic
Date: Friday 26th Sept
Time: Not specified
Location: Donegal Golf Club, Murvagh
Specifics: Sponsored by William Donoghue & Associates. All golfers who wish to take part are invited to register as soon as possible. Tee times available.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: The Monty Challenge
Date: Saturday 30th August
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: We wish everyone involved all the very best.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Mountcharles Tidy Towns clean-up and gardening
Date: Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (ongoing)
Time: 7-8pm
Location: Mountcharles village
Specifics: Just one hour of light, friendly clean-up and gardening. No pressure to come every week, or both evenings – just join whenever you can. Every little bit helps. Entering the Tidy Towns competition again, aiming to look our absolute best! Everyone is welcome.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Email: mountcharlestidytowns@gmail.com Call Anne on 087 784 4803 or Trish on 089 256 3845. Or message on Facebook: facebook.com/MountcharlesCom -
Event Name: Sunday Social
Date: Sunday 31st August
Time: 8pm to 10 pm
Location: Dunkineely Community Centre
Specifics: Music by “The Lakelanders”. Includes refreshments.
Cost: Admission €10
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Frosses CCE present ‘an Oiche Gaelach’ (IRISH NIGHT)
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Health & Support
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
Date: Wednesday 24th September
Time: 10.30am and finishing at 4.00pm
Location: Ards Friary
Specifics: Day of emotional support and sharing for those caring for people living with dementia. This day will be led by Caroline Brown, facilitator, trainer and ex carer. Includes tea/coffee and a light lunch.
Cost: €50
Contact: Ards, T: 074 913 8909 or E: info@ardsfriary.ie. For more information contact Caroline at carolinebrown268@gmail.com
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
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Irish Martyrs
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Health & Support
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Event Name: Blood Drive
Date: Mon 25th Aug; Tues 26th Aug; Wed 27th Aug; Thurs 28th Aug
Time: Mon 6.30pm to 9.30pm; Tues & Wed 2.30pm to 5.00pm & 7pm to 9.30pm; Thurs 12.00pm to 2.00pm & 4.00pm to 7.30pm
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny
Specifics: Giving blood saves many lives. #EveryOneCounts. Check your eligibility at www.giveblood.ie or call 1800 731 137.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Anam Cara support evening for bereaved parents
Date: Tuesday 9th Sept
Time: 7pm
Location: Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana
Specifics: Free support evening. Guest speaker is Georgia Howard, a psychodynamic psychotherapist with extensive experience in supporting families through grief. Open to all bereaved parents regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death, or whether this happened recently or not. Registration Essential.
Cost: Free
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
Date: Wednesday 24th September
Time: 10.30am and finishing at 4.00pm
Location: Ards Friary
Specifics: Day of emotional support and sharing for those caring for people living with dementia. This day will be led by Caroline Brown, facilitator, trainer and ex carer. Includes tea/coffee and a light lunch.
Cost: €50
Contact: Ards, T: 074 913 8909 or E: info@ardsfriary.ie. For more information contact caroline at carolinebrown268@gmail.com
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Event Name: Blood Drive
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Kilbarron
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Community Activities
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Event Name: Kildoney Fishermen 1925 Centenary Celebration
Date: Sunday, 31st of August
Time: 3pm
Location: Mall Quay
Specifics: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: The Organic Centre Water Heritage Day
Date: Sunday, 24th August
Time: 11am or 1pm sessions
Location: Ballagh River at the Organic Centre, Leitrim
Specifics: Join ecologist Yosef for a free water sampling adventure. Find out how to protect our precious resource. Book online.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Book www.theorganiccentre.ie
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Event Name: Kildoney Fishermen 1925 Centenary Celebration
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Event Name: Alone Donegal Volunteers needed!
Date: Ongoing
Time: 1 hour per week
Location: In our community
Specifics: Would you be willing to provide companionship or make friendly calls to an older person? Full training and support provided. Sign up online.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Helena on helena.madden@alone.ie or call her on 086 0145829. Sign up on alone.ie/volunteers/
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Event Name: Alone Donegal Volunteers needed!
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Kilcar
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Community Activities
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Event Name: Áislann Chill Chartha Summer Disco
Date: Friday 29th August 2025
Time: 7-8.30 i.n.
Location: Áislann Chill Chartha
Specifics: Tuck shop open / Free finger food included in admission.
Cost: Cead Isteach €5
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Áislann Chill Chartha Summer Disco
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Health & Support
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Event Name: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Further Education and Back To School Support
Date: Ongoing
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: The SVP Education and Training Bursary Fund supports students of all ages who may financially struggle to access or stay in third level education & training programmes. Considers recognised third level education & training programmes for funding (excluding postgraduate studies or private colleges). People seeking back to school support may phone for assistance, in confidence.
Cost: Not specified (bursary provided)
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Event Name: Chiropodist Clinic
Date: Tuesday 9th September; Tuesday 14th October; Tuesday 11th November; Tuesday 9th December; Tuesday 13th January
Time: Not specified
Location: Carrick Day Centre
Specifics: Bernie Boyle will hold a clinic.
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Physio Eireann Kilcar Chair Pilates
Date: Starting September
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Suitable for everyone.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: For more info call 085 1707997
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Event Name: Society of St. Vincent de Paul Further Education and Back To School Support
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Cultural & Educational
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Event Name: Invasive Species and How We Can Manage Them (Heritage Week Event)
Date: Sunday 24th August
Time: 2pm
Location: Leitir Corn Mill
Specifics: Trish Murphy from The Inishowen Rivers Trust will give a talk on local invasive species & outline how we can manage them. For landowners and farmers in the ACRES scheme. Work funded by LAWPRO Community Water Development Fund & Donegal County Council Biodiversity Office.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Invasive Species and How We Can Manage Them (Heritage Week Event)
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Killybegs
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Community Activities
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Event Name: Sunday Social
Date: Sun 31st August
Time: 8 -10pm
Location: Dunkineely Community Centre
Specifics: Music: The Lakelanders. Refreshments served.
Cost: Adm €10
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Event Name: Áislann Chill Chartha Summer Disco
Date: Fri 29th August
Time: 7 – 8.30pm
Location: Áislann Chill Chartha
Specifics: Not specified
Cost: €5
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Event Name: Visiting Cruise Ships – Azamara Journey
Date: Sunday 31th August
Time: 8am – 8pm
Location: Killybegs
Specifics: 408 crew, 781 passengers.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Sunday Social
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Collections/Donations
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Event Name: Donegal Down Syndrome Annual Church Gate Collection
Date: 30th & 31st Aug
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Donegal Down Syndrome Annual Church Gate Collection
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School Events
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Event Name: Commons N.S. Re-opening
Date: Monday 1st September
Time: Junior Infants finish at 12 noon
Location: Commons N.S.
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Event Name: Fintra N.S. Re-opening
Date: Tuesday 2nd September
Time: Junior Infants finish at 12 noon
Location: Fintra N.S.
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Event Name: Niall Mór N.S. Re-opening
Date: Monday 1st September
Time: Junior Infants finish at 12 noon
Location: Niall Mór N.S.
Specifics: Not specified
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Event Name: St Catherine’s V. S. Return to School dates
Date: Mon 25th Aug; Tues 26th Aug; Wed 27th Aug; Thurs 28th Aug
Time: Not specified
Location: St Catherine’s V. S.
Specifics: Mon 25th Aug: First, Third and Sixth years; Tues 26th Aug: First, Third, Fifth & Sixth years; Wed 27th Aug: First, Second, Third, Fifth & Sixth; Thurs 28th Aug: All classes.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Commons N.S. Re-opening
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Health & Support
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Event Name: Physio Eireann Killybegs Chair Pilates
Date: Starting September
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Suitable for everyone.
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
Date: Wed 24th Sept
Time: 10.30am – 4pm
Location: Ards Friary
Specifics: An emotional support and sharing for those caring for people living with dementia. Includes tea/coffee and a light lunch.
Cost: €50
Contact: To book tel: 0749138909 E: info@ardsfriary.ie. For more info: carolinebrown268@gmail.com
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Event Name: Physio Eireann Killybegs Chair Pilates
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Kilmacrenan
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Health & Support
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
Date: Wednesday 24th September
Time: 10.30am – 4.00pm
Location: Ards Friary
Specifics: Day of emotional support and sharing for those caring for people living with dementia. This day will be led by Caroline Brown, facilitator, trainer and ex carer. Includes tea/coffee and a light lunch.
Cost: €50
Contact: Ards on 074 913 8909 or E: info@ardsfriary.ie. For more information contact Caroline at carolinebrown268@gmail.com
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
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School Events
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Event Name: Cranford National School Enrolment 2024/2025
Date: Ongoing for 2024/25 Enrolments
Time: Not specified
Location: Cranford National School
Specifics: Applications are now open. For an application form, contact the school office on 0749153437 / 0894948284 or email cranfordns.ias@gmail.com.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: School office on 0749153437 / 0894948284 or email cranfordns.ias@gmail.com
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Event Name: Cranford National School Enrolment 2024/2025
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Kincasslagh
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Community Activities
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Event Name: St. Columba’s Community Centre: New beginnings community shop
Date: Ongoing
Time: Monday-Thursday 9am -1.30pm
Location: St. Columba’s Community Centre
Specifics: Proceeds from our community shop goes to St. Columba’s community centre.
Cost: Not specified (shop items)
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Event Name: Keadue Rovers 50/50 draw
Date: Friday, 29/8/2025
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Next draw for 50/50 winner.
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Event Name: Graveyard Meeting
Date: Sunday 24th August
Time: 7.00 p.m.
Location: St. Columba’s Community Centre
Specifics: To discuss the placement of a new graveyard in our parish. All interested parties are asked to attend.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: St. Columba’s Community Centre: New beginnings community shop
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School Events
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Event Name: Scoil an Aingil Choimhéadaí/Keadue National School, Burtonport – Enrolment for September 2025
Date: Ongoing
Time: Not specified
Location: Scoil an Aingil Choimhéadaí
Specifics: Enhanced bursary of €3,000 for junior infant pupils enrolling from outside our catchment area. Partial bursaries may also be available for pupils enrolling in other classes. School provides a Morning Club from 8:20 a.m. and an After-School Service until 6:00 p.m daily. Bilingual fluency through Irish-medium education. Nurturing community.
Cost: Not specified (bursary available)
Contact: Email: bursarysaac@gmail.com or telephone 0879664187. Website: https://saac.kincasslagh.ie
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Event Name: Scoil an Aingil Choimhéadaí/Keadue National School, Burtonport – Enrolment for September 2025
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Milford & Rathmullan
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Health & Support
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
Date: Wednesday 24th September
Time: 10.30am to Noon
Location: Ards Friary
Specifics: Day of emotional support and sharing for those caring for people living with dementia. This day will be led by Caroline Brown, facilitator, trainer and ex carer. Includes tea/coffee and a light lunch.
Cost: €50
Contact: Ards T: 074 913 8909 or E: info@ardsfriary.ie. For more information contact Caroline at carolinebrown268@gmail.com
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
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Newtown Killea
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Community Activities
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Event Name: Buncrana Parish Garden Féte
Date: Sunday 24th August
Time: 3pm-6pm
Location: Grounds of Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana
Specifics: A fun family day with lots of attractions. Come along and enjoy a lovely afternoon.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Buncrana Parish Garden Féte
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Cultural & Educational
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Event Name: Domican Academy Irish Dancing classes
Date: Ongoing
Time: Wednesdays at 5pm (Columban Hall, Newtowncunningham); Saturdays at 11am (Columban Hall, Newtowncunningham); Mondays at 5pm (Killea Football Club Clubhouse); Saturdays at 12:30pm (Killea Football Club Clubhouse)
Location: Columban Hall, Newtowncunningham & Killea Football Club Clubhouse
Specifics: All welcome. Fun, friendship and fitness.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Enquiries +44 7312 871201
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Event Name: Domican Academy Irish Dancing classes
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Health & Support
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Event Name: Blood Donation Drive
Date: Mon 25th Aug; Tues & Wed (26th & 27th Aug); Thurs 28th Aug
Time: Mon 6.30pm – 9.30pm; Tues & Wed 2.30pm – 5pm and then again from 7pm – 9.30pm; Thurs 12 Noon – 2pm and 4pm – 7.30pm
Location: Radisson Hotel in Letterkenny
Specifics: Not specified
Cost: Not specified
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
Date: Wednesday 24th September
Time: 10.30am to Noon
Location: Ards Friary
Specifics: Day of emotional support and sharing for those caring for people living with dementia. This day will be led by Caroline Brown, facilitator, trainer and ex-carer. Includes tea/coffee and a light lunch.
Cost: €50
Contact: Ards, T: 074 913 8909 or E: info@ardsfriary.ie. For more information contact Caroline at carolinebrown268@gmail.com
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Event Name: Blood Donation Drive
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School Events
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Event Name: Scoil Cholmcille Re-opening
Date: Thursday 28th August
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: For all pupils.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Scoil Cholmcille Re-opening
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Raphoe
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Community Activities
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Event Name: Mary’s Meals local 5k walk
Date: Friday 29th August
Time: 7pm
Location: From and back to St Mary’s Hall Convoy
Specifics: All are welcome.
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Event Name: Convoy Arsenal FC Leagues and Training
Date: Ongoing
Time: Not specified
Location: Orchard Park
Specifics: The leagues are back up and running for underage teams. Saturday and Sunday teams are back training. Work is well under way on the new Astro pitch.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Mary’s Meals local 5k walk
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Cultural & Educational
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Event Name: 8-week art course
Date: Starts in September
Time: Not specified
Location: The Black Memorial Hall Convoy
Specifics: Designed for adults with an interest in creativity and a curiosity about art (ages 18-50). No experience needed. All materials provided. Hands-on, supportive environment.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Magella on 074-9147021 or 0894514026 -
Event Name: Letterkenny Community Centre Fundraising Book Fair
Date: Sunday, 7th September
Time: 2pm-6pm
Location: Letterkenny Community Centre
Specifics: Perfectly timed with UNESCO World Literacy Day the very next day. From childhood favourites to rare finds, there is something for all ages. Celebrate the joy of reading while supporting the Letterkenny Community Centre Development Fund.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: 8-week art course
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Health & Support
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
Date: Wednesday 24th September
Time: 10.30am – 4pm
Location: Ards Friary
Specifics: Day of emotional support and sharing for those caring for people living with dementia. This day will be led by Caroline Brown, facilitator, trainer and ex carer. Includes tea/coffee and a light lunch.
Cost: €50
Contact: Ards T: 074 913 8909 or E: info@ardsfriary.ie. For more information contact Caroline at carolinebrown26@gmail.com
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
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Volunteer Opportunities
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Event Name: NET Ministries Ireland – Accepting Irish missionaries
Date: Upcoming mission year (ongoing)
Time: Not specified
Location: College Court Main St, Ballybofey
Specifics: For a year of service, growth, and adventure. Prayerfully consider a transformative year on mission.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Phone 074 9190606
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Event Name: NET Ministries Ireland – Accepting Irish missionaries
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Stranorlar Parish
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Tawnawilly
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Community Activities
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Event Name: Social in Dunkineely Centre
Date: Sunday 31st August
Time: 8pm to 10pm
Location: Dunkineely Community Centre
Specifics: Music by “The Lakelanders”. Includes refreshments.
Cost: Admission €10
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Event Name: Bosco Centre Bingo
Date: Every Thursday night
Time: Doors open at 8pm. Eyes down at 8.30pm
Location: Not specified (Bosco Centre)
Specifics: Prize fund is €2,560. Jackpot is €1,000 on 45 calls or less. Books €10. Complimentary tea and biscuits at the interval.
Cost: Books €10
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Social in Dunkineely Centre
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Jobs & Business
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Event Name: Community Employment Vacancies
Date: Ongoing
Time: 19.5 hrs weekly/39 hrs per fortnight
Location: Donegal Town area
Specifics: General Maintenance positions. If you are unemployed and interested.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: 087 7694024
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Event Name: Community Employment Vacancies
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Health & Support
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
Date: Wednesday 24th September
Time: 10.30am and finishing at 4.00pm
Location: Ards Friary
Specifics: Day of emotional support and sharing for those caring for people living with dementia. This day will be led by Caroline Brown, a facilitator, trainer and ex carer. Includes tea/coffee and a light lunch.
Cost: €50 euro
Contact: Ards, Tel: 074 9138909 or email: info@ardsfriary.ie. For more information contact Caroline at: carolinebrown268@gmail.com
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
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Collections/Donations
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Event Name: Donegal Down Syndrome Collection
Date: Next weekend Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August
Time: Not specified
Location: Not specified
Specifics: Your support is greatly appreciated.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Donegal Down Syndrome Collection
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Templecrone
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Community Activities
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Event Name: Cutting of graveyards
Date: Continues through the summer months
Time: Not specified
Location: Lettermacaward graveyards
Specifics: Please cover your graves if you wish to do so.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Cutting of graveyards
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Cultural & Educational
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Event Name: Parish Listening Meetings
Date: Monday 1st September; Tuesday 2nd September
Time: 6:30pm (both days)
Location: St Bridget’s Hall, Leitir (Monday); An Halla Mor Dungloe (Tuesday)
Specifics: See posters at back of Church for Accord couples and relationship counselling.
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Event Name: CHURCH OF IRELAND LEITIR Remembrance Service
Date: 31st of August
Time: 4pm
Location: Church of Ireland Leitir
Specifics: A special remembrance service held by arch deacon David Huss. Afterward we can share memories with families and friends in Elliott’s lounge.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Parish Listening Meetings
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Health & Support
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
Date: Wednesday 24th September
Time: 10.30am and finishing at 4.00pm
Location: Ards Friary
Specifics: Day of emotional support and sharing for those caring for people living with dementia. This day will be led by Caroline Brown, facilitator, trainer and ex carer. Includes tea/coffee and a light lunch.
Cost: 50 euro
Contact: Ards, T: 074 913 8909 or E: info@ardsfriary.ie. For more information contact Caroline at carolinebrown268@gmail.com
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Event Name: Caring for People Living with Dementia
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Collections/Donations
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Event Name: Donegal Down Syndrome Annual Church Gate Collection
Date: Saturday, 30th August and Sunday, 31st August
Time: Not specified
Location: Church gates
Specifics: Your support would be greatly appreciated.
Cost: Not specified
Contact: Not specified
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Event Name: Donegal Down Syndrome Annual Church Gate Collection
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