Jonathan Kennedy nominated to fill father’s council seat
 At last Monday’s Fianna Fail cumann meeting, held in the Central Hotel, members paid tributes to the late Cllr Peter Kennedy. His hard work and dedication to the town was acknowledged by all present - his many achievements a tribute to the esteem in which this hardworking councillor was held. Therefore it is fitting that Peter’s local cumann has unanimously voted to ratify his son, Jonathan, for co-option into the seat until recently held by his father.
Jonathan, aged 29, is Peter and Nancy’s 3rd son, and is engaged to Stephanie. They live in Donegal Town and Jonathan is currently completing his final studies and exams to become a paramedic here in town. As well as being involved in many local groups including Donegal Drama Circle, he has played for Donegal Town Soccer Club & Four Masters at all ages. He also enjoys trying his hand at a round of golf at Murvagh! Jonathan was a member of the Donegal Town Band from the start and is interested in motorsports and photography. Like his father before him, Jonathan is also a member of Donegal Town fire service.
Jonathan was heavily involved with his father Peter in canvassing at elections and, when people called to the house, he was always more than happy to do his utmost to help them out. Jonathan stated that his door is ‘always open’ and that although his ‘da has left very big shoes to fill. I will give it everything and even though it’s going to be a tough learning curve, I’m going to give it 100%’.
Jonathan continued ‘I’m young, but I was born here, and I can see what’s needed around Donegal. I will work hard for the interests of the people in the Donegal Electoral Area. I really would like to finish some of the things my father didn’t get to complete’.
Donegal Town Summer Festival
The events will be run over a three day period from Friday the 8th to Sunday the 10th of July, with all proceeds going to three local charities, including Donegal Alzemhers Association, Donegal Hospice and the Downs Syndrome Association.
Artistes that will feature include Aine O’Doherty, the Henry Girls, country sensation Brian McDermott and La Bamba plus many more which promises to make this a very successful festival.
Other events which will take place will be Miss Donegal. All businesses are invited to nominate a person from their workplace to enter the competition. The local children have been hard at work for the poetry and art competition which will be judged on the Saturday. It is also hoped to have a over 40s charity match. There will be a Teddy Bears picnic where Bob the Builder, Bear in the Big Blue House, Spongebob and the Teletubbies will be popping along to raise help for the worthwhile charities and much more.
It is hoped to finish the festival with a dinner dance in the Central Hotel.
If you would like any further information, you can contact Brian Cunningham at 0749721014 for further details.
Happy Anniversary!!
Congratulations to Bill and Marie O’Connor who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family get-together in Pier 1. Pictured are the happy couple with sons Des, Pete, Liam; daughters Carol O’Donnell and Cathy O’Connor Photo: Margaret Gallagher
Inver Notes
Happy birthdays to Fionnuala McHugh, Damien McHugh, Paul Burke (Mullinbuoys), Joseph Mulhern, Shauna McGroarty, CJ Campbell, Rachel Doherty and Patrick Rose.
Eany Celtic’s annual seafood night is coming up on the 16th of July.
Good luck and best wishes to all the people in the parish who are walking in the Bluestack challenge on Saturday.
Congratulations to Martin Griffin and Edward Gallagher who have taken on the management of the senior team for the season ahead.
Celtic Football Club is holding a Summer Soccer School in Eany Park for boys and girls ages 8-15 from the 11th - 15th July and the cost is €125. Anyone wishing to bookshould contact 074 9736075.
St Nauls Seniors and Reserves had no matches in recent weeks. The minors will be back in action soon, with the exams ending on Friday. The under 16s championship first round 2nd leg is on Friday evening against Naomh Conaill in Mountcharles at 7.30.
Congratulations and well done to Christopher Burke who has being chosen for the Ulster Elite under 16s panel along with two others from the county. The under 14s have played three games winning two and losing one. They played away to Bundoran on Monday. The under 12s had a great won in the divisional final against Ardara and then they made the long journey to Moville where they came away with a 3-12 to 1-6 victory in the county quarter-final. They now meet St Eunans in the county semi-final on Monday. The under 10s next blitz takes place on the 2nd of July in Leitermacaward.
Happy birthdays to Christy Jordan, Jack Jordan, Peter Friel and Kathleen Keeney.
Good luck and best wishes to Liam Keeney and Claire Kee who jet off on a year long world tour nest Wednesday.
Also good luck and best wishes to Mari Ward who heads off to Boston next week for three months.
Ballintra man killed in accident
The man tragically killed in a car accident near Ballintra last Thursday was David Dinsmore. A well known farmer in his early 60s from the Dromore area of Ballintra, the late Mr Dinsmore was fatally injured when his car left the road at approximately 11.40pm that night in the townland of Foyagh, on the Ballintra to Rossnowlagh road. No other vehicle was involved.
Laghey house gutted by fire
A number of Laghey residents had a fortunate escape last Thursday when a house on the village’s Main Street went on fire.
The terraced house was destroyed by the blaze which broke out at approximately 2pm. One of the elderly female occupants of the house was out when the blaze broke out, the other managed to escape uninjured.
Three fire engines from Donegal Town, Ballyshannon and Bundoran managed to bring the blaze under control in a relatively short time. The cause of the fire is not believed to be suspicious.
Glenda Kane’s ‘Upper Cuts’ is moving from Main Street to Bridge Street on June 28th, taking over the premises previously occupied by Kevin Sharkey’s picture gallery.
Suspected ‘skimmers’ arrested
Three non-nationals, believed to be Romanians, were arrested by Gardai on Donegal Town on Friday night and brought to Letterkenny Garda station for questioning on what Gardai believe was to be a major ‘skimming’ operation on local ATM machines.
The men were in possession of laptop computers, fake cards for the ATM machines and other items commonly used for the skimming operation.
A spokesman for the Gardai told Donegal Times that the three men were all members of the same family.
Crossroads Dance Comeback
The next Trummon/Ballinakillew Crossroads Dance has been confirmed for next Sunday, 26th of June, and will take place in the local Orange Hall. The event has been moved forward from September to June as the local dance was traditionally held around the date of the longest day or summer Solstice. This year’s dance promises to be even bigger and better with dancers expected from as far afield as Germany and Pettigo. Music will be provided by Paul Gorman and friends. The organisers have also decided to include Ballinakillew in the event title to acknowledge the new location for the dance - and to avoid a major fallout between both townlands!
The dance is due to start at 4pm and those wishing to attend are invited to come a few minutes early to find parking. A traditional session and singsong is also been planned that night in the Country Inn pub with special guests. The organisers would like to emphasize the special inter-community aspect of the dance and extend a warm welcome to everyone. There have been rumours that a new local mayor will be announced at this year’s crossroads dance but, at the time of going to print, none of the organisers were available for comment. Keith Corcoran
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