Fantastico Italian Restaurant
Fantastico Italian Restaurant has just opened in Churchtown, Carndonagh and is offering authentic Italian food in comfortable surroundings. The proprietor, Elnai, originally from Romania, has experience working in Italian restaurants, both locally and in Rome where she lived for three years.
Great Choice
Fantastico has a great choice of delicious pasta, pizza’s, salads and fish dishes and of course you can choose to eat in for an enjoyable evening with good company and good food or order a take-away for a relaxing and intimate family evening in. Fantastico is open every day from 4pm –11pm and on Sunday from noon for an appetising Sunday lunchtime treat.
Christmas Party Menu
If you are planning a Christmas Party, Fantastico are now taking bookings and Elnai has prepared a fabulous menu which includes traditional turkey breast, sirloin steak or King scallops, monkfish and clams. Traditional Italian cuisine includes lasagne, fettucine Alfredo and penne al salmone all of which are made from the highest quality ingredients. To book for Christmas or for any occasion phone 074 9374137
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
NEAL DOHERTYS JEWELLERS CARNDONAGH
Jewellery is a traditional Christmas gift for the loved ones in your life so why not call in to Neal Doherty Jewellers in Carndonagh to pick up the perfect present. Long lasting, precious and beautiful, nothing says ‘I love and value you’ more than a well-chosen necklace, earrings or ring. Neal Doherty Jewellers has stunning designer collections from Zinzi, Yo, Precious Red and Elle and caters for all age ranges and pockets. Choose between classic, romantic, stylish and funky pieces from the well laid out displays.
Diamonds are Forever
A diamond ring is an enduring gift that will be treasured forever. Neal Doherty Jewellers have the most beautiful 18 carat white gold and platinum diamond rings starting from only €400. Engagement rings can also be made to order for those romantic Christmas proposals and of course you can choose your own favourite precious stone such as sapphires, emeralds, garnets and rubies.
Gift Ideas
Pearls are very fashionable at the moment and at Neal Doherty, the cultured pearl necklaces, bracelets and earrings are very popular. There are also beautiful lockets, crosses, medallions and silver curb chains. There is no present like the time and Neal Doherty Jewellers have a wide range of striking watches from top names such as Calvin Klein, Ben Sherman, Accurist and Seiko. Why not pop next door and check out the beautiful bogwood candleholders, the Waterford Crystal and the Newbridge Silverware. There is also attractive Celtic art bronze plaques, handcrafted cards and lovely crib figures and decorations. Although Neal Doherty offers plenty of stylish gift ideas there are also cheap and cheerful stocking fillers such as Christmas mugs at €1.50.
Diamonds are Forever
A diamond ring is an enduring gift that will be treasured forever. Neal Doherty Jewellers have the most beautiful 18 carat white gold and platinum diamond rings starting from only €400. Engagement rings can also be made to order for those romantic Christmas proposals and of course you can choose your own favourite precious stone such as sapphires, emeralds, garnets and rubies.
Gift Ideas
Pearls are very fashionable at the moment and at Neal Doherty, the cultured pearl necklaces, bracelets and earrings are very popular. There are also beautiful lockets, crosses, medallions and silver curb chains. There is no present like the time and Neal Doherty Jewellers have a wide range of striking watches from top names such as Calvin Klein, Ben Sherman, Accurist and Seiko. Why not pop next door and check out the beautiful bogwood candleholders, the Waterford Crystal and the Newbridge Silverware. There is also attractive Celtic art bronze plaques, handcrafted cards and lovely crib figures and decorations. Although Neal Doherty offers plenty of stylish gift ideas there are also cheap and cheerful stocking fillers such as Christmas mugs at €1.50.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Avocado Shopping
We also ought to be banned from buying avocados, as I can never catch that minute between green, alligator-skinned rocks and smooshy mess, and I feel ridiculously wasteful every time I throw them away. We were better off in China, when we would carry our avocados and gouda back from Jenny Lou’s, and then wait, checking the avocados for that perfect sandwich ripeness each time before we went out for dumplings.
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Sunday, December 7, 2008
I Understand and I Wish to Continue
Usually I'm good at eating the foods I make and not getting sick. This was not the case last week when I decided to use a can of spam I bought (it was an accident, I swear). I started off with sourdough bread, cut it in half, and hallowed it out a bit. After pouring extra virgin olive oil on one side, I put some sort of cheese I totally don't remember the name of on it, and then pieces of spam I carved out of the block from the can. On the other side, I poured on some mushroom tomato sauce. I microwaved the whole thing for maybe half a minute, then put butter pickle slices in too. It seemed like it was going well at the time...
[a bad sandwich]
I made another sandwich a few days later. It was a meatball sub, but I didn't care for the bread. And also I was still not feeling so well from the first sandwich. Some things happened, so I didn't take a picture.
[a bad sandwich]
I made another sandwich a few days later. It was a meatball sub, but I didn't care for the bread. And also I was still not feeling so well from the first sandwich. Some things happened, so I didn't take a picture.
WISDOM OF THE WORLD - WEEK 36
The Last Supper
When Leonardo da Vinci was painting his famous work, The Last Supper, he wanted to paint Jesus first. So he sent people far and wide with the hope of finding a person whose overall countenance would be representative of Jesus. His representatives brought back the perfect fit – a handsome, upright young man with good manners. Da Vinci was very happy with the young man modelling as Jesus.
Over the next few years Leonardo found models to portray eleven of the disciples and at last there was only Judas left to paint. Finally a man was brought to the artist, whose appearance was testimony to many years of anger, hatred and selfishness. Leonardo was satisfied and started to paint. The model began to cry.
“What is the matter?” Leonardo asked him.
“Don’t you know me?” the man wailed.
“I’m sorry…” Leonardo said in confusion looking at the man more closely.
“Look at your own painting,” he pleaded to the painter, “I’m the same man you choose to portray Jesus so many years ago.”
Da Vinci looked closely and saw that it was true. Due to years of spending time in bad company, becoming selfish, angry and hurtful, the same man that had so well represented Jesus was now a perfect match for the man who betrayed him.
We become like those we associate with.
When Leonardo da Vinci was painting his famous work, The Last Supper, he wanted to paint Jesus first. So he sent people far and wide with the hope of finding a person whose overall countenance would be representative of Jesus. His representatives brought back the perfect fit – a handsome, upright young man with good manners. Da Vinci was very happy with the young man modelling as Jesus.
Over the next few years Leonardo found models to portray eleven of the disciples and at last there was only Judas left to paint. Finally a man was brought to the artist, whose appearance was testimony to many years of anger, hatred and selfishness. Leonardo was satisfied and started to paint. The model began to cry.
“What is the matter?” Leonardo asked him.
“Don’t you know me?” the man wailed.
“I’m sorry…” Leonardo said in confusion looking at the man more closely.
“Look at your own painting,” he pleaded to the painter, “I’m the same man you choose to portray Jesus so many years ago.”
Da Vinci looked closely and saw that it was true. Due to years of spending time in bad company, becoming selfish, angry and hurtful, the same man that had so well represented Jesus was now a perfect match for the man who betrayed him.
We become like those we associate with.
5 MINUTES WITH - MARK CAREY
Mark Carey is just back managing Flanagans Furniture shop in Buncrana. Mark, originally from Malin Head, started working for Flanagans in 1994 and is happy to be back to see long-standing customers and meet new ones. He had taken time out to work in Franklins but feels furniture is a more interesting business because customers can create an item to their own taste. Mark feels that the challenge of the economic climate is to make sure that Flanagans offer the best service and the best product while not being beaten on price. Mark is married to Susan Porter from Dumfries and they have two sons, Jordan (9) and Lee (7).
What music do you like?
I like most stuff. Heavy rock like Rainbow and Lynyrd Skynyrd. I remember going into Derry up to HMV to buy Rainbow’s Greatest Hits. The shop-keeper asked who sang it. Grrr.
What would you never throw away?
I would throw anything away!
What book are you reading?
Funnily I’m reading 2 Ku Buk, which is the Scouting Handbook for Ireland. I am a leader with the 11th Donegal Buncrana Scouts, which started this year.
What was your favourite childhood game?
It had to be football.
Have you been to the cinema recently, what did you see and was it any good?
The last film I went to was Igor and the next will be Madagascar 2. It tends to be kid flicks with the boys and it’s a good excuse to go and see them because they are usually enjoyable.
What section of the newspaper do you turn to first?
I’m not much of a newspaper reader – It tends to be a glance at the front page and then I turn to the back.
What is your idea of a good night out?
Decent food, decent wine, decent company.
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Have you a favourite TV programme?
Match of the Day and I enjoy the CSI’s too.
How do you relax?
With work and family I don’t have much time for relaxing.
What job did you want to do when you were a child?
I wanted to be a fireman.
Where would you like to go for your holidays?
I’d love to take the family to Disneyland –I’m still a kid at heart…
Your idea of heaven?
That would be myself, Susan and the boys all curled up on the couch watching a good DVD.
Your idea of hell?
Driving in Dublin. Everything is so badly signposted.
What would you spend a lottery win on?
I would get the usual things, a new car and a classic car. We’d have our trip to Disneyland, I’d get all the jobs done around the house and get an Astroturf pitch for the boys.
What couldn’t you live without?
Susan and the boys. Family comes first.
Biggest fear?
Anything happening to the family.
Biggest thrill?
I’m usually pretty even in my moods I’m easily contented, but I guess it would have to be getting married to Susan and the boys being born.
The world’s most irritating invention?
Mobile phones are pretty annoying, but I think Bluetooth must be the worst. People walking about, talking away on the phone. Sometimes I go up to talk to them and they are just chatting away to some-one else.
Do you have a hobby?
I coach under-10 football and I am a scout leader. I also enjoy gardening.
Which period in history would you most like to have lived through?
I’m quite happy in this period –I think I lived through the best times in the 80’s and 90’s. I don’t want to live in history –just enjoy the present.
World’s most useful invention?
All inventions have their uses but I think health inventions like kidney dialysis machines are useful- anything that eases the suffering of people.
What did you have for breakfast?
Coffee and a nutrigrain bar
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Two pieces of advice really. 1) Keep trying and 2) Do your best.
What music do you like?
I like most stuff. Heavy rock like Rainbow and Lynyrd Skynyrd. I remember going into Derry up to HMV to buy Rainbow’s Greatest Hits. The shop-keeper asked who sang it. Grrr.
What would you never throw away?
I would throw anything away!
What book are you reading?
Funnily I’m reading 2 Ku Buk, which is the Scouting Handbook for Ireland. I am a leader with the 11th Donegal Buncrana Scouts, which started this year.
What was your favourite childhood game?
It had to be football.
Have you been to the cinema recently, what did you see and was it any good?
The last film I went to was Igor and the next will be Madagascar 2. It tends to be kid flicks with the boys and it’s a good excuse to go and see them because they are usually enjoyable.
What section of the newspaper do you turn to first?
I’m not much of a newspaper reader – It tends to be a glance at the front page and then I turn to the back.
What is your idea of a good night out?
Decent food, decent wine, decent company.
.
Have you a favourite TV programme?
Match of the Day and I enjoy the CSI’s too.
How do you relax?
With work and family I don’t have much time for relaxing.
What job did you want to do when you were a child?
I wanted to be a fireman.
Where would you like to go for your holidays?
I’d love to take the family to Disneyland –I’m still a kid at heart…
Your idea of heaven?
That would be myself, Susan and the boys all curled up on the couch watching a good DVD.
Your idea of hell?
Driving in Dublin. Everything is so badly signposted.
What would you spend a lottery win on?
I would get the usual things, a new car and a classic car. We’d have our trip to Disneyland, I’d get all the jobs done around the house and get an Astroturf pitch for the boys.
What couldn’t you live without?
Susan and the boys. Family comes first.
Biggest fear?
Anything happening to the family.
Biggest thrill?
I’m usually pretty even in my moods I’m easily contented, but I guess it would have to be getting married to Susan and the boys being born.
The world’s most irritating invention?
Mobile phones are pretty annoying, but I think Bluetooth must be the worst. People walking about, talking away on the phone. Sometimes I go up to talk to them and they are just chatting away to some-one else.
Do you have a hobby?
I coach under-10 football and I am a scout leader. I also enjoy gardening.
Which period in history would you most like to have lived through?
I’m quite happy in this period –I think I lived through the best times in the 80’s and 90’s. I don’t want to live in history –just enjoy the present.
World’s most useful invention?
All inventions have their uses but I think health inventions like kidney dialysis machines are useful- anything that eases the suffering of people.
What did you have for breakfast?
Coffee and a nutrigrain bar
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Two pieces of advice really. 1) Keep trying and 2) Do your best.
LINK 2 IN LETTERKENNY
Link2 in the Courtyard Shopping Centre in Letterkenny opened its doors this October and has a great selection of gift ideas this Christmas. Paul and Keith Harvey had been working in music retail in Letterkenny for seventeen years and really know and appreciate their customer base. They saw a gap in the market and decided to branch out on their own, selling gadgets and novelties as well as music and DVD’s.
Link2 has a superb selection of all the top Irish CD’s including the new albums from Ronnie Drew, Enya and Snow Patrol. Don’t forget the comedy gem Nob Nation 2 –The Recession Album and DVD’s from Conal Gallen, Tommy Tiernan and Brendan Grace. There are loads of others to choose from and include all the chart stuff as well.
Novelties
At office Christmas parties it is customary to have a Chris Cringle and it can be difficult to think of a gift for a colleague who you may see every day, but not know that well. There are all sorts of fun ideas at Link2 such as the tight-git wallet (only €7.99) or the swearing punch ball (for €9.99). Guaranteed to break the ice and get a laugh before your first glass of wine takes effect.
Gadgets Galore
What is it about boys and their toys? How does a remote control helicopter make a seemingly well-adjusted man go weak at the knees? How many fathers buy a remote control car for their son and end up only giving them a turn very reluctantly? Link2 has a wide range of gadgets including the latest remote control helicopters, which they demonstrate in the store every Saturday and Sunday.
Ideas for Kids
Of course kids love gadgets too. What about a popcorn-maker at €34.99 for a healthy and fun treat or there is a rocket lava lamp (at €19.99) to create the right atmosphere for your moody teenager. They also have all the Sesame Street Puppets as seen on the Late Late Toy Show including Bert and Ernie and Oscar for €20.
On-Line
Paul and Keith have recently launched Link2 on-line too and you can purchase items at http://www.link2.ie/. This website only shows a few of their in store items but more are being added.
So when you are in Letterkenny, why not pop into Link2 in the Courtyard Centre and grab a few innovative and different gifts.
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