Shannonbridge GAA Club

Junior C Football Championship.


Shannonbridge secured their third win in the grade, overcoming Clonbullogue by the minimum margin, at Clonbullogue, on Sunday. The home side got the best possible start with a goal after two minutes. A goal by Anthony Quinn opened Shannonbridge’s account after ten minutes.

Further scores, including a goal by Adrian Kelly, brought their total to 2-5, but Clonbullogue got right back in the game with a penalty in the thirtieth minute. Half time score 2-5 to 2-1. Three points for the home side closed the gap to one point, before points from Adrian Coughlan and Martin Deeley and some serious defending. including a great save by Colm Kelly, secured a 2-7 to 2-6 win.

Team: C. Kelly, C. Norton, C. Coughlan, M.Moloney, R. Walsh, A. Coughlan, E. Keena, M. Carty, J. Killeen (0-1), M. Deeley (0-2), C. Kenny, Adrian Kelly (1-0), D. Fitzgerald, A. Quinn (1-1), J. Guinan (0-2) Subs: M. Corbett, J. Deeley, G. Quirke.



Intermediate Football Championship.

Shannonbridge overcame a strong challenge from Rhode, at Killeigh, on Sunday evening. Playing against the breeze in the first half Shannonbridge goaled with their first attack, Karol Kelly, put through by Kieran Flannery. Flannery followed with a second goal on fourteen minutes. Four points from Rhode and a good reply by Peadar Kelly, brought the score at the interval to 2-2 to 0-4. Shannonbridge gradually stretched their lead until a Rhode penalty in the twenty fourth minute brought them back into the game. Three closing points brought the final score to 2-12 to 1-7.

Team: Donal Corbett, S. Flannery, P. Moloney, M. Darcy, W. Keena, N. Price, Darragh Corbett (0-2), J. Ryan, J. Egan, T. Mahon, P. Deeley (0-3), P. Egan (0-1), P. Kelly (0-2), K. Kelly (1-1), K. Flannery (1-3).

Sub: Anthony Kelly.



Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 5, 7, 9 and 23 and there were thirteen match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €4,600.

St. Ciaran’s Community Alert

October 24th heralds the switchover to digital TV.  If you are unsure of what you need to do in advance of this date a meeting will be held in Shannonbridge Hall on August 7th at 9pm and in Clonfanlough Hall on August 2nd at 9pm to advise people in respect of changes.  If you want to avail of personal safety equipment through the Seniors Alert programme contact any committee member.  A cutback in funding means less equipment is available so sign up before other cuts are implemented.

Shannonbridge Action Group

The Shannonbridge Napoleonic Fortifications self-guided tour was officially launched by local historian Declan Ryan on Tuesday 15th May.  It was well supported on the day with the Active Retirement Group availing of a trip on the Shannon on the River Queen boat and a visit to Clonmacnois visitor centre.  Many thanks to Declan and all who assisted in bringing this project to completion.

On Sunday 19th August as part of the National Heritage Week, a guided tour of the Fortifications will take place commencing at 2pm on the quayside behind the Tourist & Community Office.  This tour offers a greater insight into the historical nature and significance  of the fortifications.  The tour also includes a history of the Shannon navigation relevant to Shannonbridge.  Access to the interior courtyard of the Fortifications is provided for this day only.  Leaflets detailing other events around the county can be picked up in the Tourist Office.

On the 9th September we had hoped to undertake a Fun3athlon.  However due to insurance and approval constraints we have to postpone this event until next year.  Good news for some as you now have more time to train and prepare.

Shannonbridge Action Group is striving to improve the village and its environs.  If you would like to get involved or have ideas on ways to improve the locality we would like to hear from you.

Shannonbridge Active Retirement Group

Another year has gone by for members of the Active Retirement Group with many more pleasant experiences shared.  Our Tuesday morning meetings are light-hearted get-togethers where we plan, prepare, discuss, have a laugh and of course a cuppa! 

On the 20th June we held our annual Summer social which was attended by members of many other Active Retirement Groups.  This was a great evening with plenty of banter and chat and dancing to the music of Paudge Bennett.  We would like to express our gratitude to Mrs Irene McLoughlin who gave us a beautiful picnic hamper for a raffle, the proceeds of which will go towards an outing in September.  Members were also treated to a cruise on the Shannon and visit to Clonmacnois visitor centre by Shannonbridge Action Group as part of the launch of the self-guided tours of the Fortifications in Shannonbridge.  Congratulations to Fr. Frank O’Hanlon on celebrating his Golden Jubilee.  We presented him with a small gift on behalf of the ARA.

“For all that has been, Thanks,

  For all that will be, Yes”

Shannonbridge Harvest Festival

The Harvest Festival takes place on Saturday 4th  & Sunday 5th August at Luker’s in conjunction with South Roscommon Vintage Club.  This promises to be an entertaining and enjoyable affair and includes a threshing (weather permitting), tractor build,  country market, vintage display, children's treasure hunt, face painting, children's fishing competition, barbeque, music & craic!  All money raised goes to Portiuncula Children's Ward so come along, enjoy the craic and support a great cause.

 Congratulations!

Congratulations to Fr. Frank O’Hanlon on celebrating his Golden Jubilee.  This is a wonderful achievement of fifty years in the service of God.  The occasion was marked with a special concelebrated mass followed by refreshments in the hall.  Fr. O’Hanlon has spent time in many locations around the country as well as a number of years in Kenya and has been in Clonmacnois parish for the last seventeen years.

“Go mbeannaigh Dia do shaol agus do chuid oibre sna blianta atá  le teacht”

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Minor Club Notes

Congratulations to the Naomh Ciaran U14 girls who won the Division 1 Feile final.  Families in the parish hosted two Dublin teams for the event which was held in counties Laois & Offaly.

The U10 blitz on 30th June and U14 blitz on 8th July were a great success.  Tubber won the U14 blitz and were presented with a perpetual trophy by Frank Guinan & Kieran Rohan.

The Cul Camps in Ferbane  and Doon during July had a big contingent of Shannonbridge underage players in attendance.  All had a very enjoyable week of football.

Our U8 team is off to Croke Park on Monday 20th August to take part in the inter county U8 blitz.  They will get to use dressing rooms, run out the tunnel onto the pitch and go up the steps to the presentation stand.  So go along and cheer on our stars of the future on what will be an unforgettable day for them.    Many thanks to all who have sponsored this trip.  The U6, U8, U10 & U12 teams have been invited to a family fun day in Vickerstown GAA club in Co. Laois on September 9th.  All welcome, more details later.

Underage training continues every Monday evening from 7pm to 8pm.  All welcome.

Shannonbridge Golf Society

The outing to Knockanally was unfortunately rained off.  The trip to Tipp brought a win for Eoin Finn at Roscrea Golf Club with a great score of forty five points.  The next outing is the GAA Classic which takes place on August 18th.  Then it’s on to Portumna on September 1st, Westport fro the Captains prize on September 22nd & Portarlington on October 20th.  New members, including beginners very welcome.

Tidy Towns

It’s great to see window boxes and hanging baskets in full bloom and bring an air of Summer to the village despite the inclement weather.  A big ’Thank You’ to the FAS workers who continue to keep the village neat and tidy by keeping grass cut, weeding flower beds and power-washing the bridge railings.  The committee is in talks with Waterways Ireland in relation to the plaza area opposite the Tourist Office and designing it with hard landscaping.  This will give a better view of the river Shannon from the roadside.  We would encourage everyone to keep the village neat and tidy and if you need help to do painting etc contact a member of the committee.  Judging for the Tidy Towns competition has taken place and we are awaiting results. Thanks to all for your continued support and work.

Clonmacnois Youth Festival

This year’s YOUTH 2000 summer festival will take place at Clonmacnois from 9 - 12 August.   This is a four day event for youth aged 16 - 35 years and brings together young people from across the country to grow in faith, form mew friendships and celebrate with music and prayer.  Take part in workshops, dramas, discussion groups, tune in to inspiring speakers or just take time to chill-out and reflect.  If you would like to get involved then why not volunteer your services in the preparations particularly setting up marquees and other facilities for the weekend?  For more information on volunteering contact Sean on 087 8175227.

Thank you to the people of Clonmacnois parish for your continued support for the festival over the years.

“The bread that I shall give is my flesh, for the life of the world”  John 6:51 

Back-to-School Fun Day & Barbeque

Takes place on Sunday 2nd September in Shannonbridge Playground from 3pm to 6pm.  All welcome

Shannonbridge Choir

Why not come and join Shannonbridge Choir and use your gifts and talents for the Glory of God and the benefit of the entire community?  New members always welcome.  Contact Sr. Margaret Mary on 087 2990833.

St. Ciaran’s National School

St. Ciaran’s National School re-opens on Monday 3rd September.  Best wishes to all students moving on to secondary school in September.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 29^th July 2012 – 17 B

Tel (090) 9674125.  Email: jimboclonmacnois@gmail.com

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am.                  Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge

Masses: Mon, Wed-Sat @ 10am, Tues @ 9am

Adoration on First Fri: 4-5pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €496.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeley, V.Hynes

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

Readers for next Weekend: Group ?   C.Doolan

Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Oisín, Saul, Siobhán, Ffion

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Clonfanlough

Mass on First Fri @ 7pm

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €267.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: B.Higgins, D.Guinan

Readers for next Sunday: H.Coughlan

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: A.Rohan

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sun 2^nd September

We hope to have Mass with the blessing of graves in Clonmacnois on Sat 4^th Aug @ 7pm, & in Glebe on 6^th Aug @ 7pm.

No eve Mass in Shannonbridge Church on next Sat

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 Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, 9^th -12^th August

For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith & meet many new friends.  This Festival has been nicknamed the ‘Holy Oxygen’ with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year.  The festival is by donation only.  Free busses available from around the country.  For more info call 01-6753690.  Email: dublin@youth2000.ie; on line www.youth2000.ie

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St Ciaran’s Community Alert

In preparation for the T.V. Digital Switchover a meeting has been arranged for Clonfanlough Hall on Thurs 2^nd Aug @ 9pm, and in Shannonbridge Hall on Tues 7^th Aug @ 9pm to advise people of what needs to be done.

An independent installer will attend the meeting.

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New Christian

We welcome into the Christian Community Nathan Malynn, son of Robert & Alison Slattery

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 IF TODAY

If you planted hope today in any hopeless heart,

If someone’s burden was lighter because you did your part,

If you caused a laugh that chased some tears away,

If tonight your name is named when someone kneels to pray,

Then your day has been well spent.                           (anon)

‘Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.’

                                                                              (Douglas Adams)

Focal Scoir                                                                                                                         

‘Is é Dia an fear is fearr; Go labhraí Dia i mo bhéal.’       (Seanfhocal)

Shannonbridge GAA Notes

This week's fixtures - two games next Sunday:

Junior C Football Cship: Sbridge v Clonbullogue, Sunday 29th July, in Clonbullogue, 12 noon.

Intermediate Football Cship: Sbridge v Rhode, Sunday 29th July, in KIlleigh, 6pm.

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Division Four Football League.

Shannonbridge drew 0-10 to 1-7, with Durrow, to continue their unbeaten run in the league. Behind by 0-4 to 1-2 at half time, Shannonbridge out scored the opposition by 6 points to 5 after the interval. They withstood some severe pressure from Durrow, who missed a number of chances and finished with a super save from Colm Kelly to stay in the game.

Team: C. Kelly, J. Deeley, C. Coughlan, M. Moloney, C. Kenny, A. Coughlan, R. Walsh, J. Killeen, T. Mahon (0-1), M. Deeley (0-2), Adrian Kelly (0-1), P. Egan, A. Devery, D. Corbett (0-3), E. Keena. Subs: P. Moloney (0-1), Anthony Kelly (0-1), R. Ryan (0-1), W. Keena, M. KIlduff.

Division Two League.

Shannonbridge defeated Kilclonfert by 2-11 to 0-5 at Moystown on Wednesday. Early goals by Karol Kelly and Paul Deeley set up a 2-5 to 0-3 interval lead. Many thanks to Belmont for the use of their pitch.

Team: Donal Corbett, S. Flannery, P. Moloney, M. Darcy, J. Deeley, P. Egan, W. Keena, J. Ryan (0-2), J. Egan, T. Mahon, P. Deeley (1-4), K. Kearns, P. Kelly, K. Kelly (1-0), K. Flannery (0-4). Subs: Anthony Kelly (0-1), C. Killeen, R.Ryan, Adrian Kelly, M. Moloney.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.

There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 14, 15, 17 and 26 and there were no match three winners. €200 extra added to this week’s jackpot, which is €4,400.

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 22^nd July 2012 – 16 B

Tel (090) 9674125.  Email: jimboclonmacnois@gmail.com

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am.                  Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am

Shannonbridge

Masses: Mon, Wed-Sat @ 10am; Tues @ 8am

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €567.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners:  J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 1

Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, S. Grennan, P.Duffy

Altar Servers for this week: Group 1, Andrea, Stephanie, Jenny, Ciarán

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Mary & John Claffey

Annual Mass for Bord na Mona on Tues @ 8am

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €172.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: C.Spain, C.Guinan

Readers for next Sunday: A.& L.Devery

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: K.Kelly

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Knock will be on Sun 2^nd September

We hope to have Mass with the blessing of graves in Clonmacnois on Sat 4^th Aug @ 7pm, & in Glebe on 6^th Aug @ 7pm

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 Helpful websites

www.goodnews.ie – an antidote to all the bad news we hear.

www.catholic-pages.com/start/  -- has a huge collection of Catholic links;.  Almost everything you could ever want is there: Apologetics, Bible, Bioethics, Liturgy, Music, Prayer……(from Media Report, published by FMA, whose Motto is: MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRAEVALEBIT)

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 Knock Summer Festival

Sat 28^th July, for 17-30 year olds, with talks, workshops, music, prayer and reflection.  For more info call 087-6927850.  Knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival

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 Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, 9^th -12^th August

For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith & meet many new friends.  This Festival has been nicknamed the ‘Holy Oxygen’ with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year.  The festival is by donation only.  Free busses available from around the country.  For more info call 01-6753690.  Email: dublin@youth2000.ie; on line www.youth2000.ie

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New Christians

We welcome into the Christian Community Luke Greene, son of Niall & Patricia Daly; and Liam Fitzpatrick, son of David & Dympna Quinn, who were baptised recently in Shannonbridge Church

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Wedding Celebration

Congratulations & best wishes to Peter Daly & Olive Doolan, who were married in Cloghan Church last weekend.  Ad multos annos!

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"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically…Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of education."

                                                                                              (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.)

 "Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment."

                                                                                                                                                    (Benjamin Franklin)

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter

Sunday 15^th July 2012 – 15 B

Tel (090) 9674125  email: jimboclonmacnois@gmail.com

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: €490.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManus

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 4

Readers for next Weekend: Group 3, M.Killeen, O.Costello,

Altar Servers for this week: Group 3, Sarah, Alisa, Jack, Katie

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Jimmy Mooney

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €181.   Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: J. & C. Rigney

Readers for next Sunday: A.Kelly

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 2

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: P.Darcy

Mass on next Sun for the late Kieran Kelly

We hope to have Mass with the blessing of graves in Clonmacnois on Sat 4^th Aug @ 7pm, & in Glebe on 6^th Aug @ 7pm

From the Parish Pastoral Council

The Parish Pastoral Council & Fr O’Hanlon would like to thank all those who participated in the Ordination Golden Jubilee Celebrations on Fri 6^th July in any way.  Without your presence, we could have no celebration.  A special word of thanks to those who looked after the catering, the music & singing, and to those who prepared the Church & Hall and surroundings for the event.

Your generosity, by way of cards, donations, prayers & good wishes is much appreciated.  Well done to the whole parish community for the pleasant atmosphere that pervaded the whole celebration.  This joyful spirit was also experienced by the ‘visitors’ attending.  Gaudeamus igitur!

Míle Buíochas do Dhia is do gach duine.

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us”.                                     (Albert Schweitzer)
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Night Prayer Vigil in Clonmacnois Prayer Centre

Fri 20^th July, beginning with Mass @ 10pm.  Adoration follows and finishes at 3.10am.  All welcome.  Enquiries Dave 085-7746763

Mass every Wed @ 7.30pm. All welcome

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Knock Summer Festival

Sat 28^th July, for 17-30 year olds, with talks, workshops, music, prayer and reflection.  For more info call 087-6927850.  Knock-shrine.ie/youthfestival

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 Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, 9^th -12^th August

For young people aged 16-35, an opportunity not to be missed to experience the Catholic faith & meet many new friends.  This Festival has been nicknamed the ‘Holy Oxygen’ with over 1000 young people from all corners of Ireland attending last year.  The festival is by donation only.  Free busses available from around the country.  For more info call 01-6753690.

Email: dublin@youth2000.ie or book on line www.youth2000.ie

 
                                     

 

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter


Sunday 8th July 2012 – 14 B

Tel (090) 9674125 email: jimboclonmacnois@gmail.com

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am



Shannonbridge

Masses: Each day @ 10am, except on Wed, which will be @ 9.30am

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €390. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.Mitchell

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 3

Readers for next Weekend: Group 2, M.Anderson, E.Quinn

Altar Servers for this week: Group 2, Oisín, Saul, Siobhán, Ffion

Mass on next Sat eve for the late Brigid Kitt & family



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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €233. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Claffey, B.Coughlan

Readers for next Sunday: E.McEvoy

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 1

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: N. Egan



We hope to have Mass with the blessing of graves in Clonmacnois on Sat 4th Aug @ 7pm, & in Glebe on 6th Aug @ 7pm



10 Steps for Handling Life’s Hurts

(Christophers News Notes, # 409)

1. Recognise a problem exists.

2. Acknowledge the pain you feel—or caused.

3. Ask for help, guidance, another opinion.

4. Do one small, concrete thing to create change.

5. Make amends if appropriate.

6. Remember you always have choices.

7. Pray for strength, courage, healing.

8. Share what you’ve learned with others.

9. Don’t give up hope or extinguish it in others.

10. Forgive yourself. Forgive others.

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Under 14 Blitz

In Shannonbridge GAA Field on this Sun 8th July @ 2pm.

Erin Rovers, Ballycumber, Tubber, Doon & Shannonbridge teams will take part. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome for a fun afternoon.

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‘Many thanks for your generous donations to the recent Church-gate Collection for the Ballinasloe Cancer Support Centre, - €212.52.

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Lough Derg - Dates to remember

June to 13th Aug, traditional 3-day Pilgrimages

18th Aug, 1-day Retreats recommence, each Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed

For more info on all Retreats call 071-9861518

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Questions people ask (Fr O’Flynn – Intercom)

Q. What do you think of priests who disagree with the Pope? Should they be silenced?

A. As the Lord said, any house divided against itself cannot stand. If members of a football team publicly disagreed with the manager’s tactics they would soon be sidelined. Open debate is one thing but open dissent is another. There are enough critics outside the Church without critics from within tearing it apart.

Shannonbridge GAA Club

Junior C Football Championship.

Shannonbridge started their campaign with a 1-13 to 1-5 win over Walsh Island, at Shannonbridge. By the fifteenth minute, Shannonbridge had a two point lead with scores coming from Adrian Kelly and Kieran Kearns (0-2 each). In the seventeenth minute Mark Carty worked his way through for a fine goal. Half time score 1-6 to 0-2. A hardworking defence, well lead by Colm Kelly and Kieran Coughlan, contained a period of sustained pressure from Walsh Island at the start of the second half, with both sides scoreless for thirteen minutes. Excellent fielding by Jim Killeen, two points from Martin Deeley and Harry Kearns accuracy from frees, set the home side up to ease away in the final ten minutes. Adrian Kelly closed the scoring with a fine run from inside his own half and a shot from forty metres.

Team: C. Kelly, K. Coughlan, E. Casey, C. Kenny, R. Walsh, K. Norton, J. Killeen, M.Carty (1-0), M. Moloney, A. Kelly (Capt.) (0-4), M. Deeley (0-2), J. Guinan, K. Kearns (0-7).

Subs: A. Quinn, D. Fitzgerald, E. Keena, J. Turley.

Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 6, 23, 26 and 27 and there were no match three winners. €200 extra added to this week’s jackpot, which is €3,600.



Feile na nOg, Girls Division One Winners.
Congratulations to St. Ciaran’s girls on their wonderful achievement in winning the Division One Feile last week.

Under 14 Blitz.
Under 14 Blitz in Shannonbridge GAA Field next Sunday, 8th July, at 2pm. Erin Rovers, Ballycumber, Tubber, Doon, and Shannonbridge teams. Refreshments served and all are welcome for a fun afternoon.

Clonamcnois Parish Newsletter

Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter


Sunday 1st July 2012 – 13 B

Tel (090) 9674125 email:jimboclonmacnois@gmail.com

Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;

Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am



Shannonbridge

Masses: Mon, Tues,Thurs, Sat @ 10am, Wed @ 9.30am

On First Fri 6th July @ 7.30pm, for the whole Parish

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €610. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.Anderson

Ministers of Holy Communion: Group 2

Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, D.Finnerty, P.Corbett

Altar Servers for this week: Group 1,Andrea, Stephanie, Jenny, Siobhán

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Clonfanlough

Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €243. Many Thanks

Church Cleaners: M.Loonam, A.Egan

Readers for next Sunday: N.Kenny

Altar Servers for next Sunday: Group 3

Minister of Holy Communion for next Sunday: D.McEvoy



I will attend the sick & housebound on next Thurs



We hope to have Mass with the blessing of graves in Clonmacnois on Sat 4th Aug @ 7pm, & in Glebe on 6th Aug @ 7pm

From the Parish Pastoral Council

“As you know Fr O’Hanlon celebrates the Golden Jubilee of his Ordination to the Priesthood this year. We will celebrate the occasion on next Fri, 6th July.

We wish to remind you that you are all invited to the special Mass of Thanksgiving @ 7.30pm in Shannonbridge Church, and to refreshments in the Hall afterwards. Gaudeamus igitur!”

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Emmanuel House Clonfert

Celebrates its 25th Anniversary on weekend of 7/8th July with invited guest speakers who include Michael Cullen & Senator Ronán Mullen.

All are welcome to attend.

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Our Greatest Need

If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator;

If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist;

If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist;

If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent us an entertainer;

But our greatest need was forgiveness, so God sent us a Saviour.

(Source unknown)

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Lough Derg - Dates to remember

June to 13th Aug, traditional 3-day Pilgrimages

18th Aug, 1-day Retreats recommence, each Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed

For more info on all Retreats call 071-9861518

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Ruaille Buaille summer camp in St. Ciaran's N.S. Clonmacnois. Catering for children from junior infants to sixth class, sports, games, arts and crafts etc.

2nd-6th July. For Enquiries Contact 087 7772493

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Focal Scoir
"I prefer to do right & get no thanks, rather than do wrong & get no punishment." (Marcus Cato)