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Clarinbridge Community Development Association

Clarinbridge Community Arts Festival: 2-9 October, 2005

Do you want to be part of Clarinbridge's first Community Arts Festival? Showcasing local talent in the following categories: traditional Irish music, singing, classical music, jazz, traditional step-dancing, set-dancing, drama, film, children's events, teens' events, visual arts, literature ... any other suggestions?

If you would like to contribute in any way [e.g. as a performer, sponsor, organiser, etc.], please contact Anne, at 086-8351230, or Joan, at 087-6314285.

Your ideas and input are most welcome.

Church-"Gate" Collection

The annual IHCPT church-"gate" collection is taking place on the weekend of 20/21 August.

Knock Marriage Introduction Bureau

The aim of the bureau is to introduce people considering marriage to a suitable marriage partner.

For further information, contact: Marriage Introduction Bureau, Knock, Co. Mayo, or call [094] 9375960. You can also visit our website, at www.knockmarriagebureau.com.

Lough Derg

One-day Retreats

Places are still available on the following days:

• August 20-24, 27-31
• September 4-8, 13, 15, 18-22, 25 and 26

Cost: €25 [includes boat fare, coffee and light lunch]. Reservations are essential for the one-day retreats.

For bookings or further information, contact: The Lough Derg Office, Pettigo, Co. Donegal. Telephone/fax: [071] 9861518, or email: info@loughderg.com.

The last day for beginning the three-day pilgrimage is Saturday, 13 August.

Clarinbridge Oyster Festival 

 Festival Dinner

The Fine Wine and Gourmet Festival Dinner is being hosted by the Oyster Manor Hotel, in the Pearl Restaurant, on Monday, 29 August, at 7:30 pm.

Pre-dinner fizz reception, canapés and a recital by "Classichords" string quartet.

Ticket includes six-course meal with wines, specially selected by Connoisseur John McDonnell.

Tickets [at €45] can be booked by contacting 087-6331045.

 Staff Needed ...

Floor staff needed for the forthcoming Oyster Festival [2-4 September].

Applicants [over the age of 16 years] can contact Anne, at 087-6485675, or Deirdre, at 796342.

Clarinbridge GAA 

 Lotto News

 No winner.
 3 match-3 winners.
 Numbers drawn: 14, 17, 28, 20.
 Seller's prize: Jerry Spelman.
 Next week's draw takes place in Donoghue's Pub [with Team 'E'], on Saturday, 6 August, for a jackpot of €6,350.

Many thanks, again, for your continued support.

 Congratulations

Congratulations to Liam and the lads on their outstanding performances last weekend with Galway, and also, to David, on getting the 'man-of-the-match' title. Keep it up, lads!

 Oyster Festival Dance

The 'Big Band' Night takes place as one of the several events of the Clarinbridge Oyster Festival, in the festival marquee, on Friday, 2 September, in association with Clarinbridge GAA. A wonderful night's entertainment in store with 'The American Drifters', 'Macnas', and many more.

For tickets, contact Joe Sherry, Mike Dillon, Pat Jordan, Peter Boland, or Ann Cannon.