Car Wash in Aid of Donegal Hospice

Arranmore Fire Brigade are holding a car wash in aid of the Donegal Hospice on Saturday 2nd August from 1pm to 3pm at the Old Lifeboat Station, Leabgarrow. Your support would be greatly appreciated!! Please pass the word to family and friends not on the internet. Thank you!

Narosa Surf Camp

The Narosa Surf Camp will take place on Saturday 9th August. There will be a mixture of activities including surf skills with lifesaving, Australia nipper- training and if the conditions suit, some stand up Hawaiin paddle boarding. The event will be for ages 8 and up with a cost of €20 for a 1 hour and 30 minute session. Changing and register will be at the old lifeboat station Leadhb Garbh. Age group 8-10 years old will be starting at 11am and age 11+ will be starting at 12.30pm. Please be there 15 minutes before your allotted time to register and get changed. See you all there! (Irish Surfing Association approved.)

Árainn Mhór 5K 2014 Results

The results of the seventh Árainn Mhór 5K (2014) are as follows:


Hugh Gallagher 20:01 Senior Men/First Local
Charlie McElwaine 23:09 First Youth
Joe Doherty 23:20 Senior Men Runner Up
Eoin Gaughran 24:30 Youth Runner Up
John McElwaine 25:04
Dennis O' Donnell 25:25 Local Runner Up
Brendan Green 29:43
Brian Proctor 29:43
Angela McCauley 30:10 First Lady
Ben Gaughran 31:48
Niamh O' Donnell 32:00 Second Lady
Anne Sweeney 35:50
Ryan O' Donnell 36:54
Ronan Gallagher 37:13
Aesha Doherty 37:16
Crona O' Donnell 38:12
Sean McGinley 40:05
Valerie McGinley 46:00
Finola Gallagher 46:00
Eve McCafferty 48:30
Ellie Rodgers 55:50
Maggie Gallagher 55:50
Kayla O' Donnell 56:18
Sinead Brady 56:18
Aisling Bradley 57:27
Annie Bonner 57:55
Ursula Gallagher 57:55
Mary Gallagher 57:55

Well done to all who took part.

Campa an Chrois Bhealaigh

Ionad an Chrois Bhealaigh would like to thank all the children who attended Campa an Chrois Bhealaigh last week. It was great fun and we had a mighty time trying out different activities all week. A huge thank you to all who helped make the week a success: Shannon Brady, Marie Ní Ghallachóir, Wolfgang Steckhan, Margit Steckhan, Comharchumann Arainn Mhor Arranmore Cooperative, Selkie Sailing, Declan Proctor, Brianne Brady, Michael Glynn & Connor, the ice cream van and all the staff at Ionad an Chrois Bhealaigh. Go raibh míle maith agaibh!

      

      

Arranmore United Football Club Awards

There were a few sore heads this morning after last night's presentation of the Eilis O' Leary trophy to the Arranmore lads who ran out 3-1 victors against Raheny with the goals coming from Michael McHugh, John Greene and Conor Proctor.

Also on the night was the matter of senior, junior and club person of the year to be awarded for the year gone by:

Senior player of the year: Chim Reynolds
Junior player of the year: Martin Proctor
Club person of the year: Sally Brady

Roll on the 2014/15 season-kick off to the league which is Saturday 30th August. :)

Talent Competition

There will be a talent competition held this Saturday, 26th July, in Teac Phil Bans starting at 10pm. If you would like to enter the competition please call into Teac Phil Bans or alternatively leave a private message with the bar via their facebook page. Telephone 074 9547795 for more information.

Neptune Cup Regatta 2014 - POSTPONED

There will be a regatta day held on Arranmore Island Sunday 27th July to raise funds for the Arranmore Lifeboat Station. The event, which will be a traditional punt and skiff regatta competing for the Neptune Cup, will take place in Aphort at 4pm. It promises to be a great day out so please spread the word! See you there!! :)

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

Sailing Dinghy Instructor Course

Cumann na mBád, Árainn Mhór will be holding an intensive sailing dinghy instructor course on the island shortly. Please call 07495 20024 for more information.

Islands Gaelic Weekend Pub Quiz

There will be a quiz in Early's Bar tomorrow night, Friday 18th July, with the proceeds going to the funding of the All-Islands Gaelic Football weekend, September 5/6th 2014. The quiz will start at 10.30pm. All welcome.

Annual Arranmore 5K

Our 7th Annual 5K will take place this Sat at 1pm to 3pm. Volunteers wanted to cover water stations, first aid, refreshments. Please be aware of competitors on the road if driving. Registration from 12.30 at old lifeboat station in Leab. Pass the word please. Contact 07495 20024 for more information.

Eilis O'Leary Memorial Match and Awards Ceremony

The Eilis O Leary memorial match will take place on Rannagh park on Saturday the 26th July (time to be confirmed). It will be followed by a presentation night in Early's Bar later that night where the trophy will be presented to the winning team.

Arranmore Utd senior,junior and club person of the year awards will also be awarded on the night after a season that delivered silverware in the form of the Glencar Inn division 2 trophy! It's sure to be a good night after a bit of football that day! All welcome!

Swell Festival Tickets

****SPECIAL TICKET RATES AVAILABLE FOR ISLANDERS****

We can't express how grateful we are to you the people of Arranmore Island for allowing us to bring this Festival to your beautiful Island. As a thank you we are offering tickets at discounted rates of WEEKEND PASSES €25 & DAY PASSES €15 available ONLY from Early's Bar.

REMINDER: Watersports Activities

REMINDER: As part of the Swell Festival there will be a variety of watersport activities taking place on Leabgarrow Strand on both Saturday and Sunday. Please come along and join in the fun! :)

Blessing of Teach Charlie Mhuiris, Inis Caorach

NOTICE OF FILMING & CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE

NOTICE OF FILMING & CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE 

Thursday 10th July – Monday 14th July 2014

Please be aware that TV3 are filming scenes and background materials in public areas on Arranmore, for use in ‘Islanders’ the TV series.

If you see the filming crew and do not wish to be filmed please notify a crew member and we will make every effort to accommodate you. 
Thank you.
Richard Stearn, Series Producer (087) 279 0867