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RAMELTON-NEWS

08/05/2008

 

Deaths

The regretted death of Anna Jane Davison High Cairn took place at Aras Ui Domhnaill
on Tuesday of last week.
She was in her 94th year and was one of the grand old ladies of the locality.
Anna Jane was a member of the Mills family from the Clooney and had many memories
of her early years walking to school at the Back Lane in Ramelton.
Anna was 75 years in the Presbyterian Church choir in Ramelton and on the occasion
of her ninetieth birthday was the recipient of a presentation by the church committee.
She was predeceased by her husband, David some thirteen years ago.

A large congregation came along to the Funeral Service on Friday at Ramelton Presbyterian Church
where the Rev. Amanda Best offered prayers and delivered a wonderful eulogy on the life
and times of Anna Jane.
The Rev. Best also presided at the graveside during the burial at Bank Cemetery.
Anna Jane is survived by her sons, Eric, William and Harry: daughters, Betty, Christine and Doreen:
her loving family circle of relatives and neighbours, grandchildren and great grandchild
along with the local community, to whom deepest sympathy is extended.

 

Death of Naoimi Ellis

The death of Naoimi Ellis in Waterford at the weekend rekindled fond memories
of her many visits to Ramelton in former times. She was a regular visitor to the home of her sister,
Marjorie Mitchell and her husband, Forry at the Bridge House.
She is fondly remembered for her great love of snooker and she came to the Bridge House
to watch the World Championships from the Crucible in Sheffield. She knew Dennis Taylor:
Cliff Thorburn and Jimmy White and was on first name terms with the lot of them.

Hugo and Mary Ellen Whoriskey were very special friends and neighbours and they were
at her bedside when she passed away in Piltown, Waterford at the grand old age of 89.
Naomi was a maternity nurse at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family circle and her friends in Ramelton.

 

Death of Bridget Carney

The death took place on Saturday evening of Bridget Carney at Craig, Rathmullan.
She was aged 95 and passed away suddenly at her home. Formerly from the Dunlewey area
she was predeceased by her husband Tommy a number of years ago.
She is survived by her sons, Hughie and Tommy: daughters, Brid, Anne and Kathleen along with grandchildren, great grandchildren and a large family circle to whom deepest sympathy is extended.
Requiem Mass in St. Joseph 's Church in Rathmullan on Tuesday morning
was officiated by Fr. Francis McAteer PP.

 

Death of Mickey Hunter

The death took place of Mickey Hunter, The Lagg, Milford on Friday.
Requiem Mass in St. Mary's Church, Ramelton was followed by burial in Ramelton Cemetery.
Mickey is survived by his wife Molly, daughters Sharon, Susan and Annemarie
and sons Michael, Sammy and John, relatives and friends to whom deepest sympathy is extended.

 

Swilly Rovers

Swilly Rovers are at home to Killea F.C. on Saturday May 10th at 6.45pm in the semi final
of the Knockalla Shield contest. The final will be held on Sunday 18th May.

Swilly Rovers U-14 team defeated Iona, Letterkenny 4-3 after extra time.
The goals were scored for Swilly by Tony McNamee (2), Bobby Hanlon and Cathal Diver.

 

Lotto

Last week's sellers prize in the Swilly Rovers lotto was won by Kerri Ann Coyle.
The 70 euro prize was shared between Brian Boyce, Amy Patterson and Vincent Harper.
Lucky number winners were Dermot Sweeney, Eileen Duffy, Sonny Gallagher,
Maria Coyle and John Gallagher. The winning numbers were 5, 10, 16, 20 with bonus number 6.
Next week's jackpot will be 2760 € with the draw
taking place in O'Shaughnessy's on Thurs. at 9.30pm.
Well done to Mary Duffy, Ardrummond Road on her recent win in the Letterkenny Rovers lotto.

 

Congratulations

Best wishes to Mary Friel, Church Street and Cissie McDaid, Main Street
who both celebrated their 80th birthdays recently.

 

Bridge Club

Ramelton Bridge Club results for 16th April were
1st B. Toland and P. Sheridan; 2nd Anna and John Gallagher;
3rd I. Coyle and T. Brown.
Results for 23rd April were 1st G. Gallagher and S. Coll; 2nd S. Sweeney and G. Gamble;
3rd John and Anna Gallagher.

 

Night at the Races

There will be a night at the races held in Carr's of the Diamond Bar, Ballyare
on Friday 9th May at 9.00p.m. in aid of the Drumman National School Reunion.

 

Youth Project AGM

Ramelton Community Youth Project are holding their AGM on Wednesday 14th May at 8.30pm.
Everyone welcome.
Ramelton Community Youth Project The Community Centre Pound Street Ramelton Co. Donegal
Phone: (074) 9151667 Email: rcyp@hotmail.com

 

Swilly to host Celtic schoolboys

Two Celtic underage sides are coming to Ramelton on Friday, June 6th
and will be playing matches against Swilly U-11 and U-13 selections.
More details about the trip will be available in the coming weeks.

 

Carer's Information

Carer's Information Clinic: Are you caring for someone?
Do you require information regarding benefits, respite, training and other support services?
Diane Donnelly will be holding an information clinic
on Mon 12th May in Ramelton Nursing Unit from 12.-2pm.

 

Ray Youth Athletic Club Quiz

The next quiz will take place in Ray School on Friday 6th June at 9.30
(not Friday 9th May as previously advertised) Teams of 4 people €20.
Refreshments will be provided.

 

Care of the Aged - Summer Outing

The summer outing will take place this year on 21st June 2008.
In order to book a suitable venue and transport, the committee needs to establish
how many people will be going on the outing.
If you are interested or you know of anyone who is interested in going on the summer outing,
please telephone the committee on 087 2331740 or speak with a committee member
on or before Friday 9th May to secure your place.

 

Care of the Aged - New Telephone Number

If the Care of the Aged Committee can be of assistance to you at anytime,
please do not hesitate to contact their new dedicated number 087 2331740

 

Dates for your Diaries

The following events have been planned by the Care of the Aged Committee for the year ahead.

23rd May - Dance
21st June - Summer Outing
12th September - Quiz Night
30th October - Dance
15th December - Christmas Party

The events will be fully advertised nearer the time.
Please note that extra events may well be added throughout the year so watch this space.
If there are any events that you would like the committee to organise, just let us know.
We are here to work for you.

 

Logan stays in Stockport side

After playing a key role in Sunday's final league fixture, a 1-0 home win over Brentford,
Conrad Logan will be hoping to be first choice again for the two leg semi-final
League 2 play-off games against Wycombe. After missing two months first team football
the Ramelton man finally returned to action in last week's 0-0 result away in Chester.
Stockport had already clinched a place in the play-offs at that stage with the draw
for the semi-finals being confirmed after Sunday's games. Debut boy Gianluca Havern
got the match's only goal in front of just over 6,000 at fans Edgeley Park and it took
a brilliant late double save from Logan to ensure that the Hatters held onto the three points.

It had been a frustrating period for the 22-year-old but he will now be hoping that his performances
in the past two games will be enough to convince manager Jim Gannon to make him first choice
ahead of John Ruddy for Sunday's first leg away to Wycombe (kick-off 6.00).
The other semi-final sees Darlington host Rochdale on Saturday at 5.35 p.m.
Ironically, Leicester City the club who have loaned Logan to Stockport have been relegated
to League 1 and the two sides could now be in the same division if the Hatters secure promotion
through the play-offs. The winners of the two semi-finals will meet at Wembley to decide
the side who will gain a place in League 1. Sunday's game and the return leg will be shown live
on Sky Sports. Stockport's second leg at will take place on Saturday week May 17th at Edgeley Park.