Shannonbridge Fishing Report. 14^th August 2007

The river level at Shannonbridge on 9^th August was 3.18 metres and today the reading

Was 3.2 metres. Some very heavy rain fell in the area this evening.

- John Somers from Eindhoven Holland fished at Meelick with a spinner on 31^st July

in the sun, and caught a pike of 55 cm. Good fight was his comment.

- Brad Bannon from North Wales fished on the River Suck on 31^st Julyin the sunshine

and had a 4 lb pike using a lure. Fish returned alive.

Hugh Bannon from London also fished the Suck on 31^st July and had a 5 lb pike

When using a lure. Fish was returned alive.

- Bernard Joyce from Navan fished the Brosna on 5^th August and used spoon baits

in overcast conditions to catch three pike in the 5 lb range.

- Young Shane O Rourke from Correen fished the Suck on a cloudy 1^st August and

used the pole and red maggot to catch and release 25 good sized perch.

- Dave Panton from Yorkshire fished the Shannon on a sunny 7th August and used

red maggot tto catch 15 lbs of bream roach and hybrids. All returned alive.

Next day Dave used the same approach and ended with 8 lbs of roach and bream.

- John Senior from Yorkshire fished alongside Dave Panton. On 7^th August he caught

4 lbs of roach, using red maggot and caster. Next day John had 10 lbs of roach, bream

and hybrids. All fish were returned alive.

- Katrin Ginsig Rueff from Switzerland fished the Shannon on a sunny 8^th August and

used a lure to catch a 60cm pike and three perch. Exciting was her comment.

- Ciaran Joyce from Malahide, Dublin used a silver lure on an overcast 10^th August

to catch a perch that measured 20 cm. Fish was returned alive and well.

- Peter Watson from Drum fished at Shannonbridge on a sunny 3^rd August and used

dead mackerel to catch 3 pike in the 4 to 5 lbs range. All returned alive.

- Mr O Bocklay from Athlone fished Shannonbridge harbour on a windy 4^th August

using maggot to catch 50 fish averaging 0.5 lbs. Returned all fish alive.

Gerry Morgan from Dublin fished at Dromod with his son Harry on 5^th August and

Used a silver Mepps 3 to catch 22 perch to 1.5 lbs and four pike in the 3 to 5 lbs range.

This all took 90 minutes.

At Shannonbridge they moored opposite the Old Fort Restaurant and caught two good

Tench while using red and white maggots. A pike attacked one of the tench while it was

Being landed and the pike came out of the water after the tench. Sadly they saw blood

in the river so the tench met a sad end.

- Oliver Calfey from Ballinasloe fished Lough Accalla on a dull 28^th July and used a

yellow wet fly to catch a 2 lb brown trout which he returned alive.

Shannonbridge Fishing Report dated 30^th August 2007

Level of the River Shannon on gauge near the village bridge was 2.73 metres

on 30^th August. Still no hot water from power plant.

- On 16^th August Tony Murphy from Ballinasloe fished the power station on a

mixed day weatherwise and using maggots on the leger caught 30 lbs of mixed.

No bream or tench caught.

- Luke Wood from England fished the Shannon at the mouth of Lough Ree

on a windy 18^th August and had a 10.5 lbs pike using a lure.

- Thomas Moran from Abbeytown visited and told us that while fishing a lake near

Boyle he caught two pike on dead bait and six good perch. The pike weighed

16 lbs and 18 lbs. All fish were returned alive.

-Will Mulhern also from Abbeytown fished alongside Thomas and used a spinner

to catch 12 perch all over one pound.

- John Simmons from Belfast fished with dead bait at Shannonbridge on an overcast

20^th August and caught two pike – 15 lbs and 16 lbs. Both returned alive.

- Brian Mc Glory from Belfast fished at Shannonbridge on 20^th August and caught

a 2 lbs 4 oz perch on a spinner.

John Gleeson from Birdhill fished at Shannonbridge on 21^st August and used a jerkbait

to catch 7 pike and 2 perch. Nothing big and hard going was his comment.

Next day John fished a backwater swim which he had prebaited for two days.

He caught 80 lbs of skimmers, roach, hybrids and one tench that weighed 5.5 lbs.

Starting at 6.00 AM he had a fish a chuck for three hours. Then it slowed and

it improved again towards evening. John used maggot and sweetcorn.

- Ken Smith from Midleton Cork fished from the village marina on 27^th August

which was calm and warm. Using a feeder and red maggot Ken caught 25 lbs

of hybrids, bream and roach in four hours. Good sport says Ken.

-Young Sean White from Dalkey also fished the floating marina on 28^th August

and used maggot and float to catch 8 fine roach. A big pike attacked and upset

the sport.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 26th Aug 2007 - 21st Sun C
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge - Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12noon Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough - Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €584. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell
Eucharistic ministers: Group 1
Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, N. Duffy, E.Quinn
Altar Servers for this week: Megan, Michaela
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Tom Donegan

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €265. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: T.Rohan, A.Rohan
Readers for next Sunday: C.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group D
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: N.Egan
"Months Mind" Mass on next Sun for Brian Hunt.

Meeting of Parish Pastoral Council on this Mon @ 8 pm in Shannonbridge.
Annual Pilgrimage to Knock
Will take place on Sun 2nd September. If you wish to travel with the group from this Parish, please give your names to Darran Finnerty or Teresa Rohan before Thursday, 30th August
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Pattern Sunday, Clonmacnois
The Bishop will lead the celebration on Sun 9th Sep, which is the actual feast of St Ciarán, beginning @ 3pm.
The visiting speaker will be Fr John Cullen.
"All those who wish to walk the ancient pilgrim way from Ballinahown to Clonmacnois assemble at Ballinahown car park @ 11am. After Mass visitors will be welcome to enjoy musical entertainment & light refreshments in Ballinahown Hall."
(We ourselves hope to provide a cup of tea for those unable to go Ballinahown).
"There will also be an all night Prayer Vigil for young people aged 17 to 25 years, 8.30pm - 5pm. Contact Fr Patsy on 087-6505882."
We ourselves, locally, will celebrate the feast on Fri eve 7th Sept.

Again, we are asking all our trusted helpers to carry out their usual duties on the day.
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KOLKATA, August 24, 2007 (CISA) - As part of celebrations to mark the tenth anniversary of the death of Blessed Mother Teresa on September 5, Catholics in the Archdiocese of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) have begun praying that she may become a saint.

Celebrations began with a Triduum and novena on Thursday, leading up to September 5, and will continue till September 23. The Blessed Teresa s birthday on August 26 will also be celebrated.

The Catholic Association of Bengal (CAB), the largest lay Catholic organisation in the Archdiocese of Kolkata, has decided to make the year 2007 the Year for the Canonisation of Mother Teresa.

More than three years have passed since the title of Blessed was conferred on our beloved Mother Teresa. During her life, Mother was a living saint to many. There is no doubt that she is already a saint to many more around the world.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 19th Aug 2007 - 20th Sun C
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge - Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12noon Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough - Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €629. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Eucharistic ministers: Group 4
Readers for next Weekend: Group 5, C.Mannion, C.Doolan
Altar Servers for this week: Ciara, Dylan
Mass on next Sat eve for Pat Joe Kenny & family deceased

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €234. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Halligan, M.Kelly
Readers for next Sunday: C.Norton
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group C
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: D.McEvoy

We hope to have Mass with the Blessing of the Graves on Mon 20th August in Cloniffeen, @ 7pm

Annual Pilgrimage to Knock
Will take place on Sun 2nd September. If you wish to travel with the group from this Parish, please give your names to Darran Finnerty or Teresa Rohan before Thursday, 30th August
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Pattern Sunday, Clonmacnois
The Bishop will lead the celebration on Sun 9th Sep, which is the actual feast of St Ciarán, beginning @ 3pm.
The visiting speaker will be Fr John Cullen.
"All those who wish to walk the ancient pilgrim way from Ballinahown to Clonmacnois assemble at Ballinahown car park @ 11am. After Mass visitors will be welcome to enjoy musical entertainment & light refreshments in Ballinahown Hall.
There will also be an all night Prayer Vigil for young people aged 17 to 25 years, 8.30pm - 5pm. Contact Fr Patsy on 087-6505882."
We ourselves, locally, will celebrate the feast on Fri eve 7th Sept.
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Certificate Course in Pastoral Ministry
The Conference Hall Birr, on Tues nights from 11th Sept 2007 to 25th March 2008. Credits will be offered by U.C.L. for this Course.
For more info contact 067-37138, 087-2905365 or 057-9121023.
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Study Theology from Home
"You can now study theology, either for its own sake or for a degree, from the comfort of your home! The Dominicans in Tallaght are offering a full programme through distance learning - following the method of the Open University - consisting of 15-week modules and supported by a network of centres around the country.
For further information contact The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Phone 01-4048127 / 4048124
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Lough Derg 1-Day Retreats
Aug: 19,20,21,22,25,26,27,.28,29.
Sept: 1,2,3,4,8,10,11,12,15,16,17,18,19,22,23.
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ICROSS
"Sincere thanks to all who contributed to this collection. Total at Shannonbridge & Clonfanlough was €455.00."

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 12th Aug 2007 - 19th Sun C
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge - Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12noon Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough - Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon, Tues, Thurs-Sat @ 10am
Wednesday 15th Aug is the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady
A Holy Day: Mass @ 8pm Tues & 12 noon Wed.
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €423. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Eucharistic ministers: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S.Grennan, P.Duffy
Altar Servers for this week: Ailbhe, Aoife
Mass on next Sat eve for the Halloran family deceased.

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Clonfanlough
Wednesday 15th Aug is the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady
A Holy Day: Mass @ 10.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €238. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Noble, D.Fitzgerald
Readers for next Sunday: A.Coughlan
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group B
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: B.Coughlan
We hope to have Mass with the Blessing of the Graves on Mon 20th August in Cloniffeen, @ 7pm.
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Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Will take place on Sun 2nd Sept beginning with the blessing of the sick @ 2.30pm.

Pattern Sunday, Clonmacnois
The Bishop will lead the celebration on Sun 9th Sep, which is the actual feast of St Ciarán.
"All those who wish to walk the ancient pilgrim way from Ballinahown to Clonmacnois assemble at Ballinahown car park @ 11am. After Mass visitors will be welcome to enjoy musical entertainment & light refreshments in Ballinahown Hall.
There will also be an all night Prayer Vigil for young people aged 17 to 25 years, 8.30pm - 5pm. Contact Fr Patsy on 087-6505882."
We ourselves, locally, will celebrate the feast on Fri eve 7th Sept.
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Youth 2000 will have a Vigil Service from 11pm to 4am on 17th - 18th Aug in the Prayer Centre, Clonmacnois, starting with Mass. All welcome to pray for the renewal of faith & evangelisation of Ireland. This Vigil is held on the third Fri of every month. For more information contact Helen on 086-1678027.
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Study Theology from Home
"You can now study theology, either for its own sake or for a degree, from the comfort of your home! The Dominicans in Tallaght are offering a full programme through distance learning - following the method of the Open University - consisting of 15-week modules and supported by a network of centres around the country.
For further information contact The Priory Institute, Tallaght Village, Dublin 24. Phone 01-4048127 / 4048124
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Congratulations and best wishes to Dearbháile Ryan and Tom Thompson, who were married recently in Shannonbridge Church.

Congratulations & felicitations to Fr John Killeen (Toher), who is celebrating the Golden Jubilee of his priestly ordination.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 5th Aug 2007 - 18th Sun C
Tel (090) 9674125
Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge - Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12noon Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough - Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €561. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello
Altar Servers for this week: Brian, Caitríona
Mass on next Sun for Edward & Annie McManus & family deceased

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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €200. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: C.Healy, T.Milner
Readers for next Sunday: I.Maleney
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group A
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: A.Rohan

Blessing of the Graves
We hope to have Mass with the blessing on Fri 10th Aug @ 7pm in the 'New' Cemetery, Clonmacnois; on Mon 6th Aug in Glebe burial ground @ 7.30pm.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock
Will take place on Sun 2nd Sept beginning with the blessing of the sick @ 2.30pm.

Pattern Sunday, Clonmacnois
The Bishop will lead the celebration on Sun 9th Sep, which is the actual feast of St Ciarán.
"All those who wish to walk the ancient pilgrim way from Ballinahown to Clonmacnois assemble at Ballinahown car park @ 11am. After Mass visitors will be welcome to enjoy musical entertainment & light refreshments in Ballinahown Hall.
There will also be an all night Prayer Vigil for young people aged 17 to 25 years, 8.30pm - 5pm. Contact Fr Patsy on 087-6505882."
We ourselves, locally, will celebrate the feast on Fri eve 7th Sept.
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Lough Derg 3-Day Pilgrimage
Continues until Mon 13th Aug. Pilgrims must be at least 15 years of age, in normal good health, and able to walk & kneel unaided.
Fasting required from midnight on day of arrival. Cost: €45.00.
Boats available from 11am until 3pm daily.
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Certificate Course in Pastoral Ministry
The Conference Hall Birr, on Tues nights from 11th Sept 2007 to 25th March 2008. Credits will be offered by U.C.L. for this Course.
For more info contact 067-37138, 087-2905365 or 057-9121023.
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BreastCheck Screening in Westmeath
Free breast x-rays (mammograms) are offered to women aged 50-64, at the mobile unit based at St Vincent's Hospital Athlone.
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The Irish Cancer Society thanks all those who contributed to the recent Church gate Collection @ Clonfanlough. Amount: €170.00
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Icross International will have a Church gate Collection for the relief of human suffering next weekend at Clonfanlough & Shannonbridge Churches.
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Congratulations & best wishes to Leanne Kearns & Anthony Quinn who were married in Clonfanlough Church last weekend.