:: Carndonagh
Host Families for Students
Host families wanted for 13 to 17 year old international students for
the month of July. Generous rates paid. We also have several
term-time students who attend school. Please phone 087 4088282 for
further information.
ALONE seek volunteers
Would you be willing to provide companionship or make calls to older
people once a week? ALONE are seeking volunteers in your area. Full
training and support provided. If interested please sign up here:
https://alone.ie/volunteers/
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For more information, contact Catherine on
catherine.gallagher@alone.ie
or on 086 0753868.
Classes, groups & meetings at Colgan Hall. For updates call: 085 2524006 or email:
colganhall1914@eircom.net
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Tús Scheme in Inishowen
Have you been in receipt of Jobseekers for at least 12 months?
Are you aged between 18 and 65? Would you like to get back into the
workplace?
If so, the Tús scheme could be for you.
We currently have possible positions available throughout Inishowen
which include: Administration, Caretaking, Coaching, Environmental
Workers, Kitchen and Childcare Assistants.
Please contact the IDP office in Carndonagh on 074 93 73083 if you
are interested in any of the above positions and/or for further
information.
Inishowen Disability Community Action (IDCA) is an organisation
based in Carndonagh that provides a mini bus service for people with
disabilities in Inishowen.
Email: idcabus@mail.com or
Tel: 083 809 1435.
Parents Support Group: Spraoi agus Spórt offer a parent’s support
group for parents/guardians of children and young people with a
disability and/or autism. Contact 086 8420203 for further details.
Pregnancy Yoga Classes at Inishowen Yoga Studio, Carndonagh on
Fridays at 7.15pm. Contact Odel on 087 2228227 to book.
Do you have 1-2 hours to spare per week? The Good Morning Service
Donegal's Befriending Scheme urgently requires volunteers for all
areas of Inishowen. The Befriending Service matches volunteers with
people over 60 years of age who feel isolated, lonely or are
housebound for whatever reason.
The volunteer provides companionship, support and a 'friendly face'
within a structured befriending framework. Our specific Dementia
Befriending Service has the additional aim of giving carers a
little time out. Garda Vetting will apply and full volunteer
training will be provided. For more information contact 074 93 21598
or email ffbefriending@gmail.com
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Volunteers are needed for Lifeline (Inishowen) Domestic
Violence Service. Are you interested in becoming part of a team in
supporting families in Inishowen? For further information please
call 074 93 73337 from 10am to 1.30pm Monday - Friday or email
info@ldvs.org .
Colgan Community and Resource Centre: The committee of the Colgan
Hall are looking for new members. This committee has worked
tirelessly to make the hall the great community centre it has
become. We have a lot done but a lot still to do. Come along to the
hall and join our committee and be a part of great things to come.
Everybody welcome.
Inishowen Development Partnership is offering computer courses,
subject to demand, in both Buncrana & Carndonagh.
Please call Katie at 074 93 62218 for more info or visit
www.inishowen.ie .
Serenity House is offering a free counselling service every Friday
in Moville. Referrals from HSE, G.P. and others. For further
information telephone 0864515729.
Saddlerock Cycling Club meets on Sunday mornings 10 am, Tuesday
and Friday evenings at 7.30pm at Tul na Ri, Car Park, Carndonagh.
All levels of cyclists welcome. Great exercise and good banter.
Contact Brendan on 086 6031230 or Oliver on 087 6672896.
Volunteer Car Scheme
Do you find it difficult to access affordable transport to attend
medical appointments?
Do you find it difficult to travel on or access public transport?
Are you over 65 years of age?
If you would like to avail of the scheme or would like to learn more
about the scheme please contact Noreen Murphy on 074 93 22291 or
Cormac Skinnader or 087 9861606 at Inishowen Development
Partnership, St Mary’s Road, Buncrana.
The cancer support and social club meet in Milltown House
Carndonagh at 7.30 on the second Monday of every month. The group is
a friendly group and welcomes anyone who has been affected by a
cancer diagnosis, patient, carer, family member or friend. It is a
tough journey for everyone and sometimes sharing with others can
help .
For further information contact Deirdre on 087 7634596 or Margaret
on 0863445066 any time.
Ceolan school of music is a newly established community
initiative for teaching music to children aged 6-18 years.
Our main focus is traditional Irish music. Tuition will be offered
in 1) whistle 2) fiddle 3) button accordion 4) piano accordion 5)
traditional singing. Tuition will also be available in other
instruments depending on demand: harp/ flute/ pipes /banjo /mandolin
/bouzouki /traditional piano accompaniment / introductory classical
violin / music theory.
Fees- €10 to enrol in the music school for the year. This covers
operational costs and provision of all teaching materials. Each
weekly lesson is €6/hour. Pupils will be divided into classes
depending on ability. Class numbers will be limited.
Classes will be held on Tuesday evenings in Moville Community
College. We have a limited stock of
fiddles that can be loaned out for a small fee. For further
information and to enrol: please contact Clodagh Warnock / Roisin Mc
Grory on 086 1522322.
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