Shannonbridge Fishing Report dated 27th July 2010
The river level is 2.4 metres.Anglers and landowners
have noted that the bridge access to the backriver
has had new timbers fitted.A safety handrail has
yet to be added.
>Susan Radcliffe Exeter fished near the village
bridge using maggot to catch 10 tench Best 2lbs.
>Niel Grehan Ballinasloe fished Grand Canal using
maggot to catch two tench of 3lb and 4lb and some
good roach as well.
>Local gillie Aidan Kelly caught 9 bream between
1lb and 2lbs and some roach at Shannonbridge all
in one hour.
>Next day 23rd July Aidan fished with red maggot
in sunshine catching 15 skimmer bream and 30 roach.
>Next day Aidan fished with corn bread and caster
catching 56 roach rudd and skimmers.Good fishing.
>Later that day Aidan fished with bread/maggot and
caught a hybrid of 2.75 lbs and lots of other fish.
>Use Willy Belgium fished the Shannon using dead
bait to catch 7 pike from 50cm to 75cm.Returned
alive.
>Use Willy fished the Shannon using feeder to catch
37 roach in four hours.
>Van Bevere Belgium fished the Shannon with feeder
and maggot to catch 48 roach in five hours.
>Aedon King fished the Hot Water using feeder to
catch a 3lb tench 15 rudd and two pike.
>Neil Curran fished with Aedon using caster and
sweetcorn catching a 2lb tench 2 pike and 10 good
rudd.Noted foreign anglers taking fish at Hot Water
>Louise Killeen Shannonbridge fished on a backwater
using feeder caster/sweetcorn to catch15 roach
4 rudd and lost what she reckons were 3 tench.
Very consistent fishing with bites every time.
>Aidan Kelly fished with Louise and caught a 3lbs
pike on size 14 hook and sweetcorn.
Reports of catches of good skimmer bream 2lbs from
the River Suck.About a dozen but name or catch not
written in as yet.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Shannonbridge GAA Notes
Shannonbridge Win Home Advantage in Celebrity Bainisteoir.
Shannonbridge’s game in the Celebrity Bainisteoir competition will take place in Shannonbridge on Saturday 28th August. Home advantage was achieved by our team of four players, John Ryan, Dermot Turley, Adrian Kelly and Adrian Coughlan, who managed to overcome the challenge of Castleisland Desmonds in an assault course challenge at the Curragh on Tuesday. Well done lads, brilliant result for the club.
Junior B Football Championship.
Championship games this week – Tuesday 27th v Kinnitty in Shannonbridge at 7.30pm and Thursday 29th v Tullamore, in O’Brien Park, Tullamore at 7.30.
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot, with the numbers drawn as follows – 4, 7, 22 and 24. This week’s jackpot is € 12,600.
Shannonbridge’s game in the Celebrity Bainisteoir competition will take place in Shannonbridge on Saturday 28th August. Home advantage was achieved by our team of four players, John Ryan, Dermot Turley, Adrian Kelly and Adrian Coughlan, who managed to overcome the challenge of Castleisland Desmonds in an assault course challenge at the Curragh on Tuesday. Well done lads, brilliant result for the club.
Junior B Football Championship.
Championship games this week – Tuesday 27th v Kinnitty in Shannonbridge at 7.30pm and Thursday 29th v Tullamore, in O’Brien Park, Tullamore at 7.30.
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot, with the numbers drawn as follows – 4, 7, 22 and 24. This week’s jackpot is € 12,600.
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 25thJuly 2010 - 17C
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €448. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Murphy, M.McManus
Eucharistic ministers: Group 1
Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello
Altar Servers for this week: Aoife, Athene, Saul, Jack
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €188. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Kenny, A.Kearns
Readers for next Sunday: D.Norton
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group E
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: D.McEvoy
Diocesan Pilgrimages
Knock, 5th Sept; Clonmacnois, 12th Sept
Blessing of Graves
Mon 2nd Aug, Glebe Burial Ground; Fri 6th Aug, Clonmacnois @7.30pm
Portiuncula Hospital – Paediatric Ward
“Dr Connolly is retiring after 30 years service to children and families in the Children’s Unit. An open day will be held on Fri 30th July between 2 -6pm on St Therese Ward, for those who wish to call in and mark the occasion with Dr Connolly and staff members. All welcome.”
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“Friends in Ireland” – Breda Maleney
‘I would like to thank all those who donated to the above. Your support is most appreciated. €3120.00 was collected, and the money will be used in an orphan feeding programme and aid other community group programmes.’
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St Mary’s Church Athlone
Music by the Chamber Philarmonia Cologne on Wed 4th Aug @ 8pm. The Concert will include music by Vivaldi, J.S.Bach, Paganini, and Tchaikovsky.
Information & tickets from St Mary’s (9am-6pm). Tel: 6472088
Tickets also available on the night from 7pm.
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Hardwired for God (Fr Tom Cahill SVD)
I don’t know if our genes are, but according to scientists our brains are: hardwired for God. They’re programmed to discover supernatural reasons for life’s mysteries. Our brain organises the information, our senses send it to discover cause and effect. Since babies, only 12-months old can do this, it seems to be innate rather than acquired. So, the findings of researchers at Bristol University studying the development and workings of children’s brains are not surprising. They indicate that belief systems offer a possible evolutionary benefit to people.
An itch to ask the question ‘why’ is not the only thing that’s innate to us. There’s the universal hope, expectation even, that good will conquer evil. Just read your novels, watch your films. Don’t you feel more satisfied when the good guy wins?
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Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Clonmacnois 12th – 15th August
This is for young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends. Donations only; free buses available from around the country. For more info call 086-3025442 or 01-6753690. www.youth2000.ie
Sunday 25thJuly 2010 - 17C
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €448. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Murphy, M.McManus
Eucharistic ministers: Group 1
Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello
Altar Servers for this week: Aoife, Athene, Saul, Jack
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €188. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Kenny, A.Kearns
Readers for next Sunday: D.Norton
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group E
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: D.McEvoy
Diocesan Pilgrimages
Knock, 5th Sept; Clonmacnois, 12th Sept
Blessing of Graves
Mon 2nd Aug, Glebe Burial Ground; Fri 6th Aug, Clonmacnois @7.30pm
Portiuncula Hospital – Paediatric Ward
“Dr Connolly is retiring after 30 years service to children and families in the Children’s Unit. An open day will be held on Fri 30th July between 2 -6pm on St Therese Ward, for those who wish to call in and mark the occasion with Dr Connolly and staff members. All welcome.”
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“Friends in Ireland” – Breda Maleney
‘I would like to thank all those who donated to the above. Your support is most appreciated. €3120.00 was collected, and the money will be used in an orphan feeding programme and aid other community group programmes.’
¨¨¨¨
St Mary’s Church Athlone
Music by the Chamber Philarmonia Cologne on Wed 4th Aug @ 8pm. The Concert will include music by Vivaldi, J.S.Bach, Paganini, and Tchaikovsky.
Information & tickets from St Mary’s (9am-6pm). Tel: 6472088
Tickets also available on the night from 7pm.
¨¨¨¨
Hardwired for God (Fr Tom Cahill SVD)
I don’t know if our genes are, but according to scientists our brains are: hardwired for God. They’re programmed to discover supernatural reasons for life’s mysteries. Our brain organises the information, our senses send it to discover cause and effect. Since babies, only 12-months old can do this, it seems to be innate rather than acquired. So, the findings of researchers at Bristol University studying the development and workings of children’s brains are not surprising. They indicate that belief systems offer a possible evolutionary benefit to people.
An itch to ask the question ‘why’ is not the only thing that’s innate to us. There’s the universal hope, expectation even, that good will conquer evil. Just read your novels, watch your films. Don’t you feel more satisfied when the good guy wins?
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Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Clonmacnois 12th – 15th August
This is for young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends. Donations only; free buses available from around the country. For more info call 086-3025442 or 01-6753690. www.youth2000.ie
Thursday, July 22, 2010
In The Shannonbridge Star April 1979 under the heading "People"
'Of course at my age of 86 years anything can happen.
You could be printing my death notice instead of my song'
Last month (March 1979) John Lowe wrote those wordsin a letter
to The Shannonbridge Star.Now that lovable old man of song and story
has gone the whole hog and turned into a prophet and saint.
John Lowe is dead and we regret his passingaway so quickly, just when
so many of us were getting to know him.
A week before his death, John Lowe came to Shannonbridge to deliver
two of his own songs and he made a generous donation towards the paper.
We feel sure you would like to read his songs and we print one of them
for you this month.A Special Mass will be offered for his soul in
Shannonbridge Church at the request of The Shannonbridge Star.
May he rest in peace.
'Of course at my age of 86 years anything can happen.
You could be printing my death notice instead of my song'
Last month (March 1979) John Lowe wrote those wordsin a letter
to The Shannonbridge Star.Now that lovable old man of song and story
has gone the whole hog and turned into a prophet and saint.
John Lowe is dead and we regret his passingaway so quickly, just when
so many of us were getting to know him.
A week before his death, John Lowe came to Shannonbridge to deliver
two of his own songs and he made a generous donation towards the paper.
We feel sure you would like to read his songs and we print one of them
for you this month.A Special Mass will be offered for his soul in
Shannonbridge Church at the request of The Shannonbridge Star.
May he rest in peace.
Recently Tony Lowe from Dublin was in Shannonbridge and he told
that he was a Grand-son of the late John Lowe from Clonfinlough.
I happened to mention that John Lowe had written a poem that
was published in the April 1979 Shannonbridge Star.
Tony said that John had written a copy-book full of poems.
Unfortunately that book was never found after John died.
Lucky enough a copy of the 1979 Shannonbridge Star was found.
Here is the poem again for new readers.
Our World and Its People by John Lowe.
This world is sometimes funny and sometimes very sad
We have different kinds of people,
Some good and others bad.
When a man gets vicious his neighbour does despise.
Tries to take his character with profane words and lies.
It sometimes causes murder and he ends up in Hell,
And often the man thats killed ends up there as well.
What kind of conscience has a man when his good neighbour kills
It breaks my heart to read it. My eyes with tears do fill.
If my neighbour did strike me and my blood did spill
I would not retaliate - but surely pray for him.
For this old life is far too short and we should work and pray
And do our best to please our God and think of Judgement Day.
Now don't think that I'm all wind or talking through my hat,
I'm just a human being living on my fat.
One thing I love my God for, with love he died for me.
I'll surely pray that him I won't forget
And on the Judgement Day I hope I won't regret.
Now Good People don't forget that you will surely die,
So work and pray each night and day and your neighbours don't deny
Try to love him as your son and help him when you can
And God will bless you during life.
You'll be his Special Man.
that he was a Grand-son of the late John Lowe from Clonfinlough.
I happened to mention that John Lowe had written a poem that
was published in the April 1979 Shannonbridge Star.
Tony said that John had written a copy-book full of poems.
Unfortunately that book was never found after John died.
Lucky enough a copy of the 1979 Shannonbridge Star was found.
Here is the poem again for new readers.
Our World and Its People by John Lowe.
This world is sometimes funny and sometimes very sad
We have different kinds of people,
Some good and others bad.
When a man gets vicious his neighbour does despise.
Tries to take his character with profane words and lies.
It sometimes causes murder and he ends up in Hell,
And often the man thats killed ends up there as well.
What kind of conscience has a man when his good neighbour kills
It breaks my heart to read it. My eyes with tears do fill.
If my neighbour did strike me and my blood did spill
I would not retaliate - but surely pray for him.
For this old life is far too short and we should work and pray
And do our best to please our God and think of Judgement Day.
Now don't think that I'm all wind or talking through my hat,
I'm just a human being living on my fat.
One thing I love my God for, with love he died for me.
I'll surely pray that him I won't forget
And on the Judgement Day I hope I won't regret.
Now Good People don't forget that you will surely die,
So work and pray each night and day and your neighbours don't deny
Try to love him as your son and help him when you can
And God will bless you during life.
You'll be his Special Man.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Shannonbridge Fishing Report dated 20th July 2010
River level had been around the two metre mark recently.
Some heavy rain showers have brought level up to 2.3metres.
>Barry Crawford fished a backwater using three sweetcorn
on a hair rigged 14 hook catching six bream in a two hour
session best 2.5lbs.Too hot for Barry.
>Tom O Brien Athlone used a volvex spinner on Shannon to catch
4 pike and 6 perch.Best pike weighed 12lbs.
>John and Breg Hersee Ayhlone fished Shannonbridge with
bamboo sticks and maggot catching 20 roach 5 perch 1 bream
and i pike.Their advise is Dont buy a rod -make your own.
Stephen Hersee fished with maggot and feeder to catch one
2 lb roach.
>Three generations of Cartys Tom Paddy and Thomas from
Dublin/Shannonbridge fished the Hot Water using worm and float
and a spinner to catch 21 perch and 1 pike Sunshine.
>Joel Stutz Switzerland fished the Shannon using worms
to catch one 60cm pike in the rain.
>Lorraine Devery went fishing for the first time and used
float and maggot to catch 2 bream of 2lbs each.Just reel in.
>Aidan Kelly fished the Shannon using a spinner to catch
7 pike between 2lbs and 6lbs.OK says Aidan.
>Aidan Kelly tried evening fishing with maggot and in two hours
he caught 30 roach and rudd best up to a pound weight.
>Brothers Ev and Theo Everdingen from Holland have just ended
their fishing holiday.Using worms they fished behind an island
on the Shannon to catch 48 perch, 70 perch and roach,
30 perch and 1 pike of 70cm,50 rudd and perch and 90 perch
>Alan Boreham Loughrea fished the canal near Ballymahon using
red maggot and bread to catch 8 tench from 4lbs to 5lbs each.
Lot of soft weed had to be raked out in the swim,
River level had been around the two metre mark recently.
Some heavy rain showers have brought level up to 2.3metres.
>Barry Crawford fished a backwater using three sweetcorn
on a hair rigged 14 hook catching six bream in a two hour
session best 2.5lbs.Too hot for Barry.
>Tom O Brien Athlone used a volvex spinner on Shannon to catch
4 pike and 6 perch.Best pike weighed 12lbs.
>John and Breg Hersee Ayhlone fished Shannonbridge with
bamboo sticks and maggot catching 20 roach 5 perch 1 bream
and i pike.Their advise is Dont buy a rod -make your own.
Stephen Hersee fished with maggot and feeder to catch one
2 lb roach.
>Three generations of Cartys Tom Paddy and Thomas from
Dublin/Shannonbridge fished the Hot Water using worm and float
and a spinner to catch 21 perch and 1 pike Sunshine.
>Joel Stutz Switzerland fished the Shannon using worms
to catch one 60cm pike in the rain.
>Lorraine Devery went fishing for the first time and used
float and maggot to catch 2 bream of 2lbs each.Just reel in.
>Aidan Kelly fished the Shannon using a spinner to catch
7 pike between 2lbs and 6lbs.OK says Aidan.
>Aidan Kelly tried evening fishing with maggot and in two hours
he caught 30 roach and rudd best up to a pound weight.
>Brothers Ev and Theo Everdingen from Holland have just ended
their fishing holiday.Using worms they fished behind an island
on the Shannon to catch 48 perch, 70 perch and roach,
30 perch and 1 pike of 70cm,50 rudd and perch and 90 perch
>Alan Boreham Loughrea fished the canal near Ballymahon using
red maggot and bread to catch 8 tench from 4lbs to 5lbs each.
Lot of soft weed had to be raked out in the swim,
Inter Parish Sports Day
PURE MULE INTER PARISH SPORTS DAY
Possible dates are the 11th or 18th of September – will have more information next week.
The parish’s taking part are as follows:
Banagher (Hosting the event)
Cloghan
Ferbane/Belmont
Shannonbridge/Clonmacnois/Clonfanlough
Ballinahown/Boher/Pullough
It is going to be on a point system, so the parish that wins the most points wins the prize, which is €1000 to be donated to a charity of choice, but has to be selected before the games.
A list of the following games
1.Tug-Of-War Each parish to put a team forward of 3 male & 3 female. Also a U16-U18 team as well, there will be points for each team that wins.
2.Wife Carrying One couple for each parish to be nominate & points will be given to the winning team. Then an open race for whoever wants to enter.
3.Sheaf Throwing 1 male & 1 female from each parish,
Points for winning team. Then open to all after competition.
4.Weight Throwing 1 male & 1 female from each parish,
Points for winning team. Then open to all after competition.
5.Water Balloon Each parish to put a team forward of 3 male & 3 female, team of 6, points awarded. After competition open to all.
6.Long Puck One male & one female, from each parish and points awarded. Then open to everyone.
.Penalties One male & one female, points awarded. Then open to everyone after competition.
7.Pillow Fight One male & one female, points awarded. Then open to everyone after competition.
8.Wellie Throwing One male & one female, points awarded. Then open to everyone after competition.
9.Relay Race Team of 4 from each town, 2 male & 2 female, points awarded. Then open to the following; U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U20, U30, U40.
10.Obstacle Course Team of 4, 2 male & 2 female from each town, points awarded. Then open to all after competition
Also on the day we will have face painting, a dunking machine, music and other novelty events. For dunking machine we need some locals to volunteer to get wet! Refreshments for everyone on the day it is all free.
Your parish needs you!!!!
Contact Edel Anderson @ 087 3107904
Fr. O’Hanlon @ 090 9674125
Possible dates are the 11th or 18th of September – will have more information next week.
The parish’s taking part are as follows:
Banagher (Hosting the event)
Cloghan
Ferbane/Belmont
Shannonbridge/Clonmacnois/Clonfanlough
Ballinahown/Boher/Pullough
It is going to be on a point system, so the parish that wins the most points wins the prize, which is €1000 to be donated to a charity of choice, but has to be selected before the games.
A list of the following games
1.Tug-Of-War Each parish to put a team forward of 3 male & 3 female. Also a U16-U18 team as well, there will be points for each team that wins.
2.Wife Carrying One couple for each parish to be nominate & points will be given to the winning team. Then an open race for whoever wants to enter.
3.Sheaf Throwing 1 male & 1 female from each parish,
Points for winning team. Then open to all after competition.
4.Weight Throwing 1 male & 1 female from each parish,
Points for winning team. Then open to all after competition.
5.Water Balloon Each parish to put a team forward of 3 male & 3 female, team of 6, points awarded. After competition open to all.
6.Long Puck One male & one female, from each parish and points awarded. Then open to everyone.
.Penalties One male & one female, points awarded. Then open to everyone after competition.
7.Pillow Fight One male & one female, points awarded. Then open to everyone after competition.
8.Wellie Throwing One male & one female, points awarded. Then open to everyone after competition.
9.Relay Race Team of 4 from each town, 2 male & 2 female, points awarded. Then open to the following; U8, U10, U12, U14, U16, U20, U30, U40.
10.Obstacle Course Team of 4, 2 male & 2 female from each town, points awarded. Then open to all after competition
Also on the day we will have face painting, a dunking machine, music and other novelty events. For dunking machine we need some locals to volunteer to get wet! Refreshments for everyone on the day it is all free.
Your parish needs you!!!!
Contact Edel Anderson @ 087 3107904
Fr. O’Hanlon @ 090 9674125
Youth 2000 Festival
The Youth 2000 Festival takes place in Clonmacnois from 12 - 15 August. Already work has begun in preparing for the influx of visitors for the event. The organisers wish to extend a warm welcome to all the locals especially those in 16 - 35 age group.
If you have some time to spare and would like to help in the preparations you can contact Sean on 087 817 5227.
The festival brings together young people from across the country to grow in Faith, form new friendships and celebrate with music and prayer as well as take part in workshops and discussion groups, tune in to inspiring speakers or just take some time to chill out.
More information at www.youth2000.ie
If you have some time to spare and would like to help in the preparations you can contact Sean on 087 817 5227.
The festival brings together young people from across the country to grow in Faith, form new friendships and celebrate with music and prayer as well as take part in workshops and discussion groups, tune in to inspiring speakers or just take some time to chill out.
More information at www.youth2000.ie
Monday, July 19, 2010
Children's Playground
The children's playground in Shannonbridge, on the green opposite the church, is now almost completed and looks splendid. A huge lot of voluntary work has gone into this project. More details on the opening shortly.
Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot, with the numbers drawn as follows – 12, 19, 22 and 27. There were two match three winners. This week’s jackpot is € 12,400.
Guess the Celebrity Bainisteoir Draw.
Well done to Anne McEvoy, winner of the weekend away in our Guess the Celebrity Bainisteoir Competition draw.
Photograph of 1984 Co. Final Team.
A photo of this team has finally been found and will be put up in the Clubhouse shortly. Many thanks to Pakie Daly, who was goalkeeper on the day, for this.
Celebrity Bainisteoir.
Best of luck to John Ryan, Dermot Turley, Adrian Kelly and Adrian Coughlan who are representing the club in the assault course test in the Curragh tomorrow (Tuesday), to determine who gets home advantage in the game v Castleisland.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot, with the numbers drawn as follows – 12, 19, 22 and 27. There were two match three winners. This week’s jackpot is € 12,400.
Guess the Celebrity Bainisteoir Draw.
Well done to Anne McEvoy, winner of the weekend away in our Guess the Celebrity Bainisteoir Competition draw.
Photograph of 1984 Co. Final Team.
A photo of this team has finally been found and will be put up in the Clubhouse shortly. Many thanks to Pakie Daly, who was goalkeeper on the day, for this.
Celebrity Bainisteoir.
Best of luck to John Ryan, Dermot Turley, Adrian Kelly and Adrian Coughlan who are representing the club in the assault course test in the Curragh tomorrow (Tuesday), to determine who gets home advantage in the game v Castleisland.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes
Celebrity Bainisteoir.
A large crowd gathered at the field last Saturday for the announcement of our Celebrity Bainisteoir. Everybody was surprised and delighted that the bainisteoir is none other than RTE’S Nuala Carey, who got a big round of applause on her arrival. As she put the full panel through a gruelling session in front of the cameras, in the pouring rain, so much for weather forecasting, it was obvious that this project will be a success and great craic. A full attendance is expected for all training sessions. Filming took take place both at the field and in Clonmacnoise and in the village during the day.
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot, with the numbers drawn as follows – 7, 9, 10 and 23. There were seven match three winners. This week’s jackpot is € 12,200.
Shannonbridge Minor Club
Thank you to all who supported the recent table quiz in aid of the Minor Club. A special word of thanks to all our sponsors, your support is greatly appreciated.
A large crowd gathered at the field last Saturday for the announcement of our Celebrity Bainisteoir. Everybody was surprised and delighted that the bainisteoir is none other than RTE’S Nuala Carey, who got a big round of applause on her arrival. As she put the full panel through a gruelling session in front of the cameras, in the pouring rain, so much for weather forecasting, it was obvious that this project will be a success and great craic. A full attendance is expected for all training sessions. Filming took take place both at the field and in Clonmacnoise and in the village during the day.
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot, with the numbers drawn as follows – 7, 9, 10 and 23. There were seven match three winners. This week’s jackpot is € 12,200.
Shannonbridge Minor Club
Thank you to all who supported the recent table quiz in aid of the Minor Club. A special word of thanks to all our sponsors, your support is greatly appreciated.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 11th July 2010 -15 C
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €479. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Eucharistic ministers: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett
Altar Servers for this week: Caitríona, Siobhán, Sarah
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Jimmy Mooney
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €178. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Devery, A.Kelly
Readers for next Sunday: A.Kelly
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group C
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: A.Rohan
‘Months Mind’ Mass for Mary Hunt on next Sun
‘All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.’ (R.W.Emerson)
Questions people askQ. Who was St Swithin and why is his feast day associated with prediction of the weather? A. Swithin was Bishop of Winchester, England, in the ninth century. He was a great lover of nature and wished to be buried outdoors where the light of the sun and the sweet rain of heaven might fall on his grave. However, contrary to his wishes, he was buried inside the cathedral. Guess what. It rained cats and dogs for forty days until they decided to transfer his remains outdoors. It may be a nice story but weather records don’t back up the myth. (Fr O’Flynn –Intercom)
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 16th July beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763
Mass every Wed at the Centre @ 7.30pm
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Community Alert Meeting
Tues 13th July in Clonfanlough Hall @ 8pm. A representative from each Station area is sought, as it is planned to identify all those who would qualify for personal & home security devices. More information on the night. All welcome.
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Enjoy a Shannon Cruise on the ‘River Queen’.
Sailing from Shannonbridge to Clonmacnois every Sun & Wed during July & August; departs @ 2pm -1 hour stop - returns @ 4pm. Contact 057 9151112
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Learning Workshop @ the Carmelite Pastoral C. Moate
For 2nd level students in the Irish Language from 26th to 30th July
The workshop includes oral Irish, grammar, essay writing skills, comprehension, debating etc. For details & enrolment forms call Geraldine on 087-2100103
‘Many thanks to all who supported in any way the recent Table Quiz in aid of Shannonbridge GAA Minor Club.’
Sunday 11th July 2010 -15 C
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Each day @ 10am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €479. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson
Eucharistic ministers: Group 3
Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett
Altar Servers for this week: Caitríona, Siobhán, Sarah
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Jimmy Mooney
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €178. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.Devery, A.Kelly
Readers for next Sunday: A.Kelly
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group C
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: A.Rohan
‘Months Mind’ Mass for Mary Hunt on next Sun
‘All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.’ (R.W.Emerson)
Questions people askQ. Who was St Swithin and why is his feast day associated with prediction of the weather? A. Swithin was Bishop of Winchester, England, in the ninth century. He was a great lover of nature and wished to be buried outdoors where the light of the sun and the sweet rain of heaven might fall on his grave. However, contrary to his wishes, he was buried inside the cathedral. Guess what. It rained cats and dogs for forty days until they decided to transfer his remains outdoors. It may be a nice story but weather records don’t back up the myth. (Fr O’Flynn –Intercom)
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre
Fri 16th July beginning with Mass @ 10pm. Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am. All welcome. Enquiries Dave 085-7746763
Mass every Wed at the Centre @ 7.30pm
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Community Alert Meeting
Tues 13th July in Clonfanlough Hall @ 8pm. A representative from each Station area is sought, as it is planned to identify all those who would qualify for personal & home security devices. More information on the night. All welcome.
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Enjoy a Shannon Cruise on the ‘River Queen’.
Sailing from Shannonbridge to Clonmacnois every Sun & Wed during July & August; departs @ 2pm -1 hour stop - returns @ 4pm. Contact 057 9151112
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Learning Workshop @ the Carmelite Pastoral C. Moate
For 2nd level students in the Irish Language from 26th to 30th July
The workshop includes oral Irish, grammar, essay writing skills, comprehension, debating etc. For details & enrolment forms call Geraldine on 087-2100103
‘Many thanks to all who supported in any way the recent Table Quiz in aid of Shannonbridge GAA Minor Club.’
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Community Alert
The next Community Alert meeting will be held on Tuesday 13th July in Clonfanlough Hall at 8pm. We look forward to seeing a representation from each station area as it is planned to identify everyone who would qualify for personal and home security devices. More information on the night. All welcome.
Monday, July 05, 2010
Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes
Shannonbridge win Division Five League Final.
Congratulations to our team who overcame neighbours Doon to take the Div. 5 League title. The game was played at Cloghan, in dry but very windy conditions, which made shooting, particularly at the road end, a bit of a lottery. Shannonbridge with the aid of the elements established a four points to nil lead at half time with scores from Shane Flannery, Adrian Kelly and John Guinan (two). It did not look to be enough, but a goal ten minutes after the restart by John Guinan helped to settle the Shannonbridge nerves. However a goal for Doon, after the ball rebounded off the goalpost, led to a hectic last ten minutes, with Doon searching for the winner as Shannonbridge defended heroically and held out to take the game on a score line of 1-6 to 1-4. All six backs defended resolutely, Mark Carty and Colm Kenny did well at midfield and up front, on a difficult day for scoring, Eamon Kelly who drove the team forward throughout the second half and top scorer John Guinan, who finished with 1-3, were the pick of a hard working forward line. After the game, team captain, Colm Kenny, was presented with the trophy by Padraig Boland, Vice Chairman of Offaly Co. Board. Team: Martin Deeley, Joe Duffy, Ciaran Norton, Paul Moloney, Rory Walshe, Trevor Mahon, Aidan Kelly, Mark Carty, Colm Kenny, Peadar Kelly (0-1), Adrian Kelly (0-1), Eddie Egan, John Guinan (1-3), Eamon Kelly, Shane Flannery (0-1). Subs: Declan Kelly, Adrian Coughlan, Alan Gunning, Donal Claffey,
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot, with the numbers drawn as follows – 5, 6, 8 and 21. There were nine match three winners. This week’s jackpot is € 12,000.
Sympathy.
The club extends sincere sympathy to the Moloney family on the death of Jody Moran. May he rest in peace.
Celebrity Bainisteoir.
The announcement of our Celebrity Bainisteoir will take place at the pitch on next Saturday, 10th July, at 12 noon. All are welcome to be at the pitch for this event. Filming will take place both at the field and in the village during the day.
Congratulations to our team who overcame neighbours Doon to take the Div. 5 League title. The game was played at Cloghan, in dry but very windy conditions, which made shooting, particularly at the road end, a bit of a lottery. Shannonbridge with the aid of the elements established a four points to nil lead at half time with scores from Shane Flannery, Adrian Kelly and John Guinan (two). It did not look to be enough, but a goal ten minutes after the restart by John Guinan helped to settle the Shannonbridge nerves. However a goal for Doon, after the ball rebounded off the goalpost, led to a hectic last ten minutes, with Doon searching for the winner as Shannonbridge defended heroically and held out to take the game on a score line of 1-6 to 1-4. All six backs defended resolutely, Mark Carty and Colm Kenny did well at midfield and up front, on a difficult day for scoring, Eamon Kelly who drove the team forward throughout the second half and top scorer John Guinan, who finished with 1-3, were the pick of a hard working forward line. After the game, team captain, Colm Kenny, was presented with the trophy by Padraig Boland, Vice Chairman of Offaly Co. Board. Team: Martin Deeley, Joe Duffy, Ciaran Norton, Paul Moloney, Rory Walshe, Trevor Mahon, Aidan Kelly, Mark Carty, Colm Kenny, Peadar Kelly (0-1), Adrian Kelly (0-1), Eddie Egan, John Guinan (1-3), Eamon Kelly, Shane Flannery (0-1). Subs: Declan Kelly, Adrian Coughlan, Alan Gunning, Donal Claffey,
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot, with the numbers drawn as follows – 5, 6, 8 and 21. There were nine match three winners. This week’s jackpot is € 12,000.
Sympathy.
The club extends sincere sympathy to the Moloney family on the death of Jody Moran. May he rest in peace.
Celebrity Bainisteoir.
The announcement of our Celebrity Bainisteoir will take place at the pitch on next Saturday, 10th July, at 12 noon. All are welcome to be at the pitch for this event. Filming will take place both at the field and in the village during the day.
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 4th July 2010 -14 C
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri @ 10am; Wed @ 9.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €420. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, E.Casey, D.O’Carroll
Altar Servers for this week: Aoife, Athene, Saul. Jack
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Hubert & Winifred Darcy
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €240. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Norton, H.Darcy
Readers for next Sunday: I.McEvoy
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group B
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: K.Kelly
Mass on next Sun for the late Kieran Kelly
Blessing of the Graves
We hope to have Mass with the blessing on Fri 6th Aug @ 7.30pm in the 'New' Cemetery, Clonmacnois
Ard Chiaráin Prayer Centre
At the request of the Ursuline Sisters Mass will be celebrated for the late Fr Joe O’Hanlon on this Mon @ 7.30pm. All are welcome.
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A word of appreciation
I want to thank you all for your varied expressions of sympathy and support on the sudden death of my brother Fr Joe.
It is much appreciated. In the words of a great poet, Virgil
“sunt lacrimae rerum, et mentem mortalia tangunt”.
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Questions people askQ. How can I answer somebody who claims that the beast known by the number 666 (Apoc. 13:18) refers to the Pope’s title as the Vicar of Christ?A. The Apocalypse is not a book foretelling future historical people, although people of every age have fancifully applied it that way. It was written for Christians of the First Century AD who were being persecuted by the Roman Emperor to assure them of God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Six is one short of seven, the number of perfection, but near enough to deceive people for a while. Three sixes represent the triple invocation of a false god. It is a coded reference to the worship of the Emperor as a god.
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Shannonbridge GAA Club
The announcement of our “Celebrity Bainisteoir” will take place at the pitch on Sat 10th July @ 12 noon.
All are welcome to be at the pitch for this event. Filming will take place both at the pitch and in the Village on the day.
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Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Clonmacnois 12th – 15th August
This is for young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends. Donations only; free buses available from around the country. For more info call 086-3025442 or 01-6753690.
Check our website: www.youth2000.ie.
Sunday 4th July 2010 -14 C
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri @ 10am; Wed @ 9.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €420. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Eucharistic ministers: Group 2
Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, E.Casey, D.O’Carroll
Altar Servers for this week: Aoife, Athene, Saul. Jack
Mass on next Sat eve for the late Hubert & Winifred Darcy
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Clonfanlough
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €240. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: K.Norton, H.Darcy
Readers for next Sunday: I.McEvoy
Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group B
Eucharistic minister for next Sunday: K.Kelly
Mass on next Sun for the late Kieran Kelly
Blessing of the Graves
We hope to have Mass with the blessing on Fri 6th Aug @ 7.30pm in the 'New' Cemetery, Clonmacnois
Ard Chiaráin Prayer Centre
At the request of the Ursuline Sisters Mass will be celebrated for the late Fr Joe O’Hanlon on this Mon @ 7.30pm. All are welcome.
¨¨¨¨
A word of appreciation
I want to thank you all for your varied expressions of sympathy and support on the sudden death of my brother Fr Joe.
It is much appreciated. In the words of a great poet, Virgil
“sunt lacrimae rerum, et mentem mortalia tangunt”.
¨¨¨¨
Questions people askQ. How can I answer somebody who claims that the beast known by the number 666 (Apoc. 13:18) refers to the Pope’s title as the Vicar of Christ?A. The Apocalypse is not a book foretelling future historical people, although people of every age have fancifully applied it that way. It was written for Christians of the First Century AD who were being persecuted by the Roman Emperor to assure them of God’s ultimate triumph over evil. Six is one short of seven, the number of perfection, but near enough to deceive people for a while. Three sixes represent the triple invocation of a false god. It is a coded reference to the worship of the Emperor as a god.
¨¨¨¨
Shannonbridge GAA Club
The announcement of our “Celebrity Bainisteoir” will take place at the pitch on Sat 10th July @ 12 noon.
All are welcome to be at the pitch for this event. Filming will take place both at the pitch and in the Village on the day.
¨¨¨¨
Youth 2000 Summer Festival – Clonmacnois 12th – 15th August
This is for young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many new friends. Donations only; free buses available from around the country. For more info call 086-3025442 or 01-6753690.
Check our website: www.youth2000.ie.
Thursday, July 01, 2010
Shannonbridge GAA Club Notes
Division 5 League Final - Change of Time.
Next Sunday's, 4th July, Division 5 Final v Doon, in Cloghan, will start at 6.30pm and not at 12.00 noon as previously advertised.
Next Sunday's, 4th July, Division 5 Final v Doon, in Cloghan, will start at 6.30pm and not at 12.00 noon as previously advertised.
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