My mother ………..
My mother died on Friday last, August 21st. Even to write those words is difficult but there’s a truth in them that has to dawn. I miss her. We, my…
2009
Maura and John
Sunday, August 16th, saw us all in Coolaney, Co. Sligo for the marriage of John Duffy and Maura Conheady. John is a parishioner here in Ballaghaderreen and the younger brother…
Martina McBride Concert
On Friday last I asked James McDonagh if he’d be interested in going to a concert in Castlebar on Saturday night. Martina McBride was performing there and I didn’t know…
Diocesan Appointments
Bishop Brendan wrote to us all on the Feast of St Jean Vianney to bring us up to speed with Diocesan Appointments. I had spoken with the bishop a few…
Aoife and Brendan
On August 1st I celebrated with Brendan Carroll and Aoife Spelman their marriage in the Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen. It was a later than usual wedding – taking place at 4pm and…
Monasteraden Cemetery Mass
We had Mass today in Monasteraden Cemetery. This had been planned for some time but weather the past few days was not too favourable. However the morning “came good” and…
Back in Ballagh
Home again! Good flight from New York last night. Think I must have slept since I have no recollection of opening a tin-foil dinner and I’m sure I’d have had…
New York Sunday
Time here is drawing to a close. Certainly I’ve been updating this blog much more than usual since different things are happening. It’ll be back to normal next week! Had…
17th Sunday of The Year
Today’s Gospel, we are told, interrupts the regular programme of Mark’s Gospel and for the next five Weeks John speaks to us of Eucharist. There could all too easily be…
Ben and Sarah’s Wedding
The Wedding Mass has just ended. Heading to the reception in a while. Thought I’d post a few (the only few I have) photos. Ceremony went well. Different to home…