Holy Thursday
Earlier today we had the Chrism Mass in the Cathedral, Ballaghaderreen. Bishop Kelly, the priests of the diocese and many parishioners from all over the diocese gathered for the celebration…
2012
Into Holy Week …
We stepped into Holy Week and I hope it’s a good and prayer-filled week for you all. I’ve neglected the Lent 2012 page for the past few days. Not sure…
Felicity MacDermot (Funeral Mass Homily)
I am just home from the Funeral Mass for Felicity MacDermot. It was celebrated in St Aidan’s Church, Monasteraden and a large congregation was present, Concelebrants included Bishop Thomas Flynn,…
Dawn Mass at Urlaur Abbey
How local are you? Would you consider joining us for a Dawn Mass on Easter Sunday Morning at Urlaur Abbey? It’s an amazing setting, on the shores of Urlaur Lake…
Felicity MacDermot, R.I.P.
A few weeks ago I wrote a piece about Felicity MacDermott (Madam MacDermot) to mark her birthday and acknowledge her illness, following a stroke suffered a number of weeks ago.…
Ah …..
We’re still in the month of March so this is ………….. worth a run!!
John McDonnell, R.I.P.
I heard earlier today that John McDonnell died. He was my father’s first cousin and a native of Fauleens, Monasteraden. Daddy and John were in Coolavin school together. John, his…
Do you dance??
I was sent this last night and thought it might be worth an inclusion! Hard to believe this video clip was uploaded a week ago and has been viewed over…
It could happen anywhere. Is there anything we can do?
A man was found dead. I’m not sure if it was this morning or yesterday. He lived in a town – within the shadows of a Friary. People spoke with…
St Patrick’s Day Parade
I went into Ballaghaderreen earlier to the annual St Patrick’s Day Parade. There was a great turnout of people and of participants in the parade. Well done to all involved.…