Well done to all in the Finn Valley Branch of DACC who undertook a Sponsored Swim on Easter Monday at Rossnawlagh in aid of the following:

Respite Care at St. Josephs Hospital, Stranolar ,

The Donegal Hospice and

Donegal Action for Cancer C are.

Thank you God for sending the swimmers good weather. I know I said to forget about me catching a mouse,

but now that the swimmers have raised money for their very worthy causes could you maybe send me even one mouse?

Francis Coyle, Seamus O’ Donnell & Bridget Mc Intyre.

DACC Chairperson in the middle- what a sight for sore eyes!

Francis, Bridget and some of their fan club.

Mother & Son team- Bridget and Mark Mc Intyre also well known as Mad Marcus!

t looks like this guy may have heard that our swimmers were coming to his town- Rossnawlagh on Easter Monday! If you meet one of the swimmers in the Finn Valley area this week and they are missing a toe or two then you know who has them!

Well Done everyone!

The North Inishowen Branch of DACC was presented inFebruary 08

with a cheque for €1270.00 from

Francis Devlin & Devlin Family, Keadycara,Culdaff

amount raised at a Darts Tournament held in January 2008 for

the Maureen Devlin Memorial Fund. 

Well done to all involved and

Sincere Thanks

Angela Gethins, Lifford presents DACC on Friday 25th Jan.08 with 2 tickets that she won on Highland Radio for flights from Carrickfin to Dublin.

Another example of the goodwill and generosity of the people of Donegal. Picture shows Susan Rodgers, DACC Office Administrator, Colette Burke, Secretary of the Office Management Sub Committee, Angela Gethins and Lynn Mc Devitt, Vice Chairperson of DACC.

Thank You Angela.

Letterkenny LYIT Head Shave fundaiser for DACC

We think these young men deserve great credit for there commitment to cancer services in Donegal. Not only did they have their heads shaved in front of their fellow students,they all willing put on Breast Cancer t-shirts. In the days when we hear so much negativity regarding our young people , it should be remembered that these young men are a fine examlpe of so many of our young people. Congratualtions and Well Done.

You are an example to us all.

Total amout raised was €1115.38 and 9.19 Stg. Excellent

 Be Proud !   

The Before Picture!

Benny, Patrick, Emmett, Anglo, Declan and Donal.

The After Picture.

The young men with event organiser Sharon Meehan and at the end to the right Rory who was not only master of cermonies but gave direction in how to get the best possible head shave!

They look as handsome as before!!! 

The Glenswilly Branch of DACC present cheques for €6000 each to DACC and Letterkenny General Hospital on Thursday 6th December 07 proceeds from the All Cancer Patient Fashion Show held on the 2nd October. Present in the photo are some of the models,some members of DACC and

Mr Paul Mc Loone who compered the Fashion Show.

Well Done & Thanks to everyone.

Mr Gerard Mc Girr, Photography & Wedding Services, Liffiord, Co. Donegal presents the models with a DVD of the

Fashion Show which Gerard filmed on the night and produced a DVD which he sponsored.

This was in keeping with the aim of the Fashion Show,

Celebrating, Wellness, Survival and Life!

Thank you Gerard for the Memories! 

Mr Seamus O’ Donnell, Chairperson of DACC presents Gerard Mc Girr with a Certificate of Appreciation for his sponsorship, Gerard was also presented with a Certificate on behalf of the Glenswilly Branch of DACC by Marie Kelly. 

Presentation by the Children’s Choir of the Sacred Heart, Muff to

 DACC of €920 on the 23rd November 07.

This is the proceeds of a concert held in the Rock Bar.

Congratulations, Thanks & Well Done Children!

Mr Seamus O’ Donnell, Chairperson of DACC presents the children with a Certificate of Appreciation for their fundraising.

The Burt/ Killea/ Newtowncunningham Branch of DACC hosted a

A Flower Arranging

 demonstration on Wednesday 28th November as part of their annual fundraising.

A very enjoyable night was had by the large crowd that attended.

The Moville Branch of DACC hosted a quiz every Wednesday night over a 6 week period. The last night was

Wednesday 28th November.

1st weeks quiz winners were :The Brain Drains-

John Kelly, Marjorie Mc Henry, Joe Doherty

and Angela Mc Henry

2nd weeks quiz winners were: The Team with No Name-

Bernadette & John Lynn, Roger&Keely Beresford.

3rd weeks quiz winners were: The Bar Team-

Terry, Martin and Uanin Coleman, Rayan Mc Monagle, Owen Mc Ginley and Brian Mc Daid.

4th weeks quiz winners were: The Bar Team

( 2nd weeks in a row)

Uanin & Terry Coleman, Brian Mc Donald, Ryan Mc Monagle, Raymond Doherty, Joe Doherty.

5th weeks quiz winners were: The Twits

Raymond Doherty, John Kelly, Joe Doherty, Marjorie & Sofie Mc Henry

These quiz’s are part of the Moville Branch’s annual fundraising for

 Donegal Action for Cancer Care.

Donegal Action for Cancer Care hosted

a Coffee Day on Friday 26th October from

10am - 4pm in aid of the Donegal Hospice

Our office is at

13 St Columba’s Tce, High Road, Letterkenny.

Tel: 074 91 28400.

The Donegal Hospice provides excellent care and support for cancer patients.

Mrs Eilish Sweeney picking out one of the raffle tickets at the DACC Coffee Day in aid of the Donegal Hospice.Eilis informed us all that she spent most of her early years in number 13 St Columba’s Tce. as she lived at No 8.

Eilish said her visit brought back great memories and was delighted to see the house being used for such a benifical cause. Eilish is a great supporter of the Donegal Hospice.

Mr Joe Mc Hugh TD called in for his cup of tea to support the Donegal Hospice and DACC. 

Garda Gerry Davenport called in to support the Donegal Hospice and DACC on behalf of the local Garda Siochana.