tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40902812012-01-22T13:14:11.420ZShannonbridgeShannonbridge Local NewsMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16337587843637133208noreply@blogger.comBlogger24421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-36852624839125620232012-01-22T13:13:00.000Z2012-01-22T13:14:11.486ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 22nd Jan 2012 - 3 BTel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat @ 10am, Thurs @ 9amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €538. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManusMinisters of Holy Communion: Group 3Readers Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-12015362106583414002012-01-16T11:44:00.001Z2012-01-16T11:45:27.459ZShannonbridge GAA NotesShannonbridge / Doon Lottery.There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 2, 13 and 23 and there was one match three winner. This week’s jackpot is €8,200.Club Membership.Training has now commenced for the upcoming season under new manager Tony Dalton. Players are reminded to please have their membership paid before the league starts in February. Rates for 2012 are asRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-7173571209404986632012-01-15T14:14:00.001Z2012-01-15T14:14:30.784ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 15th Jan 2012 – 2 BTel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €612. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.MitchellMinisters of Holy Communion: Group 2Readers for next Weekend: GroupFrankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-21916098936683097612012-01-08T13:28:00.001Z2012-01-08T13:28:58.798ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 8th Jan 2012 – Baptism of JesusBTel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €476. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.AndersonMinisters of Holy Communion: Group 1Readers for next Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-62614258318073148402012-01-03T10:58:00.001Z2012-01-03T11:01:29.272ZShannonbridge GAA Club NotesCongratulations. To Enda McCoy and Rachael Higgins on their recent wedding; to John and Lorraine Guinan on the birth of their baby boy and to Dora Guinan and Damien Donoghue on their engagament. Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery. There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 10, 11 and 25 and there were three match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €7,800.Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-53765324219018862892012-01-01T13:29:00.001Z2012-01-01T13:29:48.291ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 1st Jan 2012 – Mary Theotokos BTel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMass or Communion Service :Mon-Wed; Mass, Thurs & Sat @ 10am Fri 6th Jan is the Feast of the Epiphany, a Holy Day;Vigil Mass on Thurs @ 8pm, on Fri @ 12noon.Last Sunday's Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-50415866538070379492011-12-19T11:03:00.002Z2011-12-19T14:00:35.094ZShannonbridge GAA Club NotesAnnual General Meeting. At the AGM last week Chairman Damien Brazil, in reviewing the year, thanked all those who helped in any way to the running of the club during 2011. In particular he recorded the club’s appreciation of the contributions of Roger Ryan, who did not seek re-election after four years as secretary, our chief lotto seller Frank Guinan and club sponsor Kieran Hynes, Deerpark Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-1328637322059766602011-12-18T13:45:00.001Z2011-12-18T13:45:38.049ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 18th Dec 2011 – 4 Adv BTel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €588. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.KeenaMinisters of Holy Communion: Group 2Readers for next Weekend: Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-74697342836927873022011-12-11T22:34:00.001Z2011-12-11T22:34:50.710ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 11th Dec 2011 – 3 Adv BTel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €459. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManusMinisters of Holy Communion: Group 1Readers for next Weekend: Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-9518677148102868442011-12-04T20:07:00.001Z2011-12-04T20:09:39.748ZShannonbridge GAA ClubThe Annual General Meeting of the club takes place next Sunday, 11th December, at 6pm in the Clubhouse. All support and new members especially welcome.Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-46694092042014408772011-12-04T17:41:00.000Z2011-12-04T17:42:05.649ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 4th Dec 2011 – 2Advent BTel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat @ 10amThurs, 8th Dec, Feast of the Immaculate Conception - a Holy Day:Vigil Mass on Wed @ 8pm; Mass on Thurs @ 12noon.Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €461Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-71285379835129753252011-11-28T16:37:00.002Z2011-11-28T16:42:45.683ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 27th Nov 2011 – 1Adv BTel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10am; Adoration on First Fri from 2.30 – 4.30pmLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €700. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.AndersonMinisters of Holy Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-15946725196851412982011-11-25T13:47:00.000Z2011-11-25T13:48:16.707ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 20th Nov 2011 – Christ the King ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €409. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.CorbettMinisters of Holy Communion: Group 2Readers for Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-36315647582025913432011-11-21T19:56:00.001Z2011-11-21T19:58:43.879ZShannonbridge GAA ClubNational School Finals. Congratulations to Clonmacnois National School boy’s team who defeated Rhode in last Monday’s Cumann na mBunscoil Divisional final, played at O’Connor Park. Trained by John Ryan and Brendan Butler, they were deserving winners and after the final whistle was blown, Conor Butler accepted the trophy on behalf of the team. Also on Monday, in front of a great crowd, Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-43172242079073872802011-11-18T20:53:00.002Z2011-11-18T21:00:15.268ZThomas Rhodes Swivel Bridge gets a Facelift.Good to see that Waterways Ireland have cleaned and painted the 1843 Thomas Rhodes' Swivel Bridge on it's plinth at the jetty Shannonbridge. This brige is of great historical interest, being designed by Thomas Rhodes, one of the Shannon Commissioners and brother of Cecil Rhodes of Africa fame and cast by J. and R. Mallet, Dublin. The bridge was installed in 1844, as part of major navigation Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-11374270194156918552011-11-18T20:31:00.004Z2011-11-18T20:51:56.719ZOffaly Historical Society Publication - Offaly Heritage 6.Offaly Historical Society have just published their 6th Year-book, Offaly Heritage 6, with over 360 pages of historical articles of local Offaly interest - great value at €15. One chapter by Padraig Turley (Clerhane and Dublin), gives a detailed account of the arrival of the St. Joseph of Cluny Nuns, to Ferbane, in 1896 and their contribution to Offaly, especially in education, over a period of Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-67483904136144432282011-11-14T18:17:00.001Z2011-11-14T18:18:46.959ZShannonbridge GAA ClubScrap Metal Collection.Fundraising scrap metal collection on this Friday 18th and Saturday 19th November.We will gratefully accept a wide range of metal, iron or steel items no longer needed. Included are - Old Equipment, Machinery, Containers, Pots, Pans, Sink Tops, Radiators, Pipes, Barrels, Garden Furniture, Bicycles, Gates, Fencing Wire etc.Items which unfortunately cannot be accepted – Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-713834517832897342011-11-12T22:01:00.002Z2011-11-12T22:05:52.474ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 13th Nov 2011 – 33 ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €414. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.KeenaMinisters of Holy Communion: Group 1Readers for next Weekend: GroupFrankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-47609007406878791582011-11-09T14:04:00.002Z2011-11-09T14:08:51.593ZShannonbridge GAA Scrap Metal FundraiserShannonbridge GAA Club -Scrap Metal Collection.Fundraising scrap metal collection on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th November.We will gratefully accept a wide range of metal, iron or steel items no longer needed. Included are - Old Equipment, Machinery, Containers, Pots, Pans, Sink Tops, Radiators, Pipes, Barrels, Garden Furniture, Bicycles, Gates, Fencing Wire etc.Items which unfortunately cannotRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-19017216602539005162011-11-06T13:35:00.000Z2011-11-06T13:37:59.093ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 6th Nov 2011 – 32 ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Mon-Wed, Fri- Sat @ 10am; Thurs @ 9amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €392. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeleey, V.HynesMinisters of Holy Communion: Group 4Readers Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-25155363715542169822011-10-31T12:39:00.001Z2011-10-31T12:45:02.413ZShannonbridge GAA ClubFundraiser Scrap Metal Collection.The club will be holding a scrap metal recycling collection on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th of November. This is your chance to remove any unwanted scrap metal material from your back yard, attic, shed or farmyard. All donations will be gratefully accepted. Full details re collection etc. next week. Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.There was no winner of last Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-43873589033678017782011-10-30T13:21:00.001Z2011-10-30T13:24:49.148ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 30th Oct 2011 – 31 ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Mon, Wed-Sat @ 10am; also Wed @ 8pm for 'All Souls'Tues is Feast of 'All Saints' - a Holy Day: Vigil Mass on Mon @ 8pm, and Mass on Tues @ 12 noon; Fri is the First Fri; AdorationFrankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-18851784806117852982011-10-16T12:10:00.000Z2011-10-16T12:11:29.282ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 16th Oct 2011 – 29ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMass or Communion Service each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €464. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.AndersonMinisters of Holy Communion: Group 1Readers for Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-7071079613738299992011-10-05T13:01:00.003Z2011-10-05T13:12:16.422ZShannonbridge GAA ClubCongratulations to Ferbane / Belmont Minor Club. Congratulations to Ferbane / Belmont minor club on their clean sweep of the Under 14A, Under16A and Minor A Championships. Well done to the following Shannonbridge players who contributed to this great achievement:U14: Barry Rohan, Ronan Hynes, Jack Darcy, Emmet Molloy, Ryan Heavin, Ronan Devery, Micael O’Shea, Gavin Kelly, Dylan Quinn. U16: Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-29652152538380949122011-10-03T14:05:00.000Z2011-10-03T14:06:15.189ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 2nd Oct 2011 – 27 ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10am. Adoration on First Fri until 5pmLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €450. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.KeenaMinisters of Holy Communion: GroupFrankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-35610689395573057042011-09-29T14:59:00.001Z2011-09-29T15:07:19.162ZSt. Ciaran's Community AlertSt. Ciarans Community Alert are currently preparing a submission for the Seniors Alert Scheme for personal and home security equipment. If you or someone you know would like to avail of this scheme please contact a member of the committee. Having this equipment installed will improve your safety and give greater peace of mind.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346612687195217752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-87858999684554071522011-09-29T14:32:00.001Z2011-09-29T14:59:16.750ZChristmas Shoebox AppealIf you would like to bring joy and happiness to children in need why not join in the Team Hope Christmas Shoebox Appeal and fill a shoebox or two, make a donation or help out at collection centre. Boxes may be left into Clonmacnois National School or Tourist & Community Office Shannonbridge on or before November 11th. Last year 179,759 shoeboxes went from Ireland to destinations in Eastern Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346612687195217752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-11684968029191590912011-09-29T14:24:00.001Z2011-09-29T14:31:23.314ZChess for BeginnersChess for beginners starts on Monday 10th October in Shannonbridge Hall at 7:30pm. All welcome. For more information ph. 085 2380073Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346612687195217752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-52062893460087889832011-09-29T14:10:00.001Z2011-09-29T14:23:56.735ZSt. Ciarans Youth ClubSt. Ciarans Youth Club re-opens on Friday October 7 at Clonfanlough Hall at 7:30pm. Registration on the night. New members must be 8 years or older & accompanied by parent/guardian to complete registration. A full programme of events has been planned so come along and have fun. Any parents wishing to become leaders in the club can enlist on the night also. We look forward to the continued Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346612687195217752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-63354622894150226972011-09-27T18:18:00.001Z2011-09-27T18:18:57.829ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 25th Sept 2011 – 26 ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €400. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeley, V.HynesMinisters of Holy Communion: Group 2Readers for next Weekend: Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-40012772635159925322011-09-19T13:20:00.001Z2011-09-19T13:23:47.154ZShannonbridge GAAThanks to John Dowling.The end of this year’s Intermediate Championship run also brought the curtain down on John Dowling’s two year reign as Shannonbridge manager. This was John’s second spell as manager, having previously taken charge of our club, for three years in the 1990s. During that time he guided them to their first senior county final appearance in 1994. The club would like to place Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-6910189309765301772011-09-18T12:49:00.001Z2011-09-18T12:49:22.882ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 18th Sept 2011 – 25 ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €450. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManusMinisters of Holy Communion: Group 1Readers for next Weekend: Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-37980373494283929232011-09-16T12:51:00.000Z2011-09-16T12:52:36.345ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 11th Sept 2011 – 24 ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €370. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.MitchellEucharistic ministers: Group 4Readers for next Weekend: Group 1, Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-76898583707097220392011-09-15T13:19:00.001Z2011-09-15T14:09:49.120ZOffaly Mental Health TALK WeekEvents continue in Tullamore, Clara and Ferbane this evening and tomorrow. Taking place in Tullamore this evening is a talk on 'Mindfulness Practice' in the Tullamore Court Hotel at 7pm. Also in the Tullamore Court Hotel is a talk on 'Stress in the Workplace' starting at 8pm.Events for Friday are as follows: Suicide Awareness in Clara Family Resource Centre from 11:30am - 12:30pmIntroduction toJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346612687195217752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-8192232965823570062011-09-12T19:54:00.002Z2011-09-12T19:58:37.872ZShannonbridge GAA Minor Club Table QuizThe Minor Club will hold a fund raising Table Quiz in Shannonbridge Hall, on Friday 23rd September, at 7.00pm. Tables of four €20. Your support would be greatly appreciated.Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-51735763168274590782011-09-08T15:42:00.001Z2011-09-08T15:42:19.933ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 4th Sept 2011 – 23 ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;eekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €825. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.AndersonEucharistic ministers: Group 3Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, ?Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-22628779572410008682011-09-05T20:10:00.002Z2011-09-05T20:13:08.353ZShannonbridge GAA ClubIntermediate Football Quarter Final. No luck for Shannonbridge as they exited the Intermediate Championship, losing their quarter final game to St. Brigid’s by four points, at Tullamore, on Thursday last. Shannonbridge opened the scoring with a Paul Deeley free. In the tenth minute, the ball was prevented from going wide by Kieran Flannery and was dispatched to the net by Peadar Kelly, for a Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-36812396781812759482011-09-03T19:50:00.002Z2011-09-03T19:59:53.826ZRecent DeathsTwo neighbours from Kilcummin passed away during the week.
Jim Coughlan died in Portiuncla Hospital Ballinasloe on Monday last. He was the brother of Pat Coughlan, Shannonbridge. He is also survived by his brother John, sister Peggy and extended family. He was laid to rest in High St. Cemetary.
Kieran Feeney, passed away on Thursday. He is survived by his brothers Joe and Pat, sister Bridget Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-61652247198864767322011-09-01T13:41:00.002Z2011-09-01T14:10:24.083ZOffaly Mental Health TALK WeekBREAKING THE CHAINS OF MENTAL ILLNESS STIGMA As part of the Offaly Mental Health TALK week programme, a free family fun day and Guinness World Record attempt will take place in Charleville Estate Tullamore from 3 pm to 6 pm on Saturday 17th September. Everyone welcome! For more information tel 057 93 57460 / email: info@omhtw.ie or log onto www.omhtw.ie Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346612687195217752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-67620614924700353912011-09-01T12:56:00.003Z2011-09-01T13:41:29.749ZOffaly Mental Health TALK WeekOffaly Community Forum and the HSE are launching the Offaly Mental Health TALK Week in the Council Offices Tullamore on Thursday 1st September at 8pm. All are welome. The week of talks begins on Monday 12th September and runs until Saturday 17th September with talks being held in various towns around the county. The following will be held in Ferbane: Monday 12th September: Building Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07346612687195217752noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-54063468354339492672011-08-30T19:10:00.002Z2011-08-30T19:15:07.667ZLate Kieran Curley, Creevagh.The death has occurred of Kieran Curley, Creevagh. A quiet man, but with a great sense of humour and noted for his wit, Kierie was aged 82. He is survived by his brother Martin, sister Kate, sister in law Catherine, nephews, nieces and extended family. He was laid to rest in Clonmacnoise on Sunday last. May he rest in peace. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-14503707003173738152011-08-29T20:15:00.001Z2011-08-29T20:17:03.337ZShannonbridge GAA ClubFixtures.
IFC Quarter Final v St. Brigid’s, on Thursday 1st September, at 6.30 pm, in Tullamore.
J C FC v Clonbullogue, on Sunday 4th September, at 12.00 noon, in Killurin.
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 3, 7, 22 and 25 and there were eight match three winners. This week’s jackpot is €4,200.
Congratulations.
Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-87890762075393908082011-08-28T18:10:00.001Z2011-08-28T18:10:58.762Z
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 28thAug 2011 – 22 A
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; Adoration on First Fri until 5pm
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €547. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.Corbett
Eucharistic Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-22661396570281139032011-08-21T12:37:00.001Z2011-08-21T12:37:32.643Z
Clonmacnois Parish Newsletter
Sunday 21st Aug 2011 – 21 A
Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267
Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;
Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am
Shannonbridge
Masses: Mon, Wed – Sat @ 10am; Tues @ 8.30am
Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €590. Many Thanks
Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena
Eucharistic ministers: Group 1
Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-87413788043955907712011-08-19T21:28:00.001Z2011-08-19T21:30:45.153ZShannonbridge GAA Club
Intermediate Football Championship.
Shannonbridge put in a good team performance to get their campaign back on track, with a six point win over Birr, in Cloghan, on Friday last. Playing with the aid of a diagonal breeze, Declan Kelly opened the scoring with a point from a Paul Deeley pass. Birr equalised in the fourth minute and as Shannonbridge set about increasing their lead a couple of Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-81019462346841946232011-08-15T18:49:00.001Z2011-08-15T18:51:16.571ZShannonbridge GAA ClubIntermediate Football Championship Fixture.
Shannonbridge will play Birr in our final group fixture on next Friday night, August 19th, in Cloghan, at 7.15pm.
Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.
There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 21 and 26 and there was one match three winner. This week’s jackpot is €3,800.
Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-41050111207154521212011-08-08T19:19:00.000Z2011-08-08T20:10:35.128ZShannonbridge GAA Club
Junior C Football Championship.
Shannonbridge suffered their first defeat of the campaign on Sunday, at Rath, going down to Drumcullen by 1-13 to 5-8. Half time saw Shannonbridge three points in arrears on a score of 1-8 to 3-5, with their scores coming from Anthony Kelly (0-6), John Guinan (1-1) and Adrian Kelly (0-1). Two quick goals, early in the second half, set Drumcullen up for a seven Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-10332406915777742282011-08-07T20:41:00.001Z2011-08-07T20:41:43.121ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 7th Aug 2011 – 19 ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasse or Communion Service : Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: € Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murtagh, M.McManusEucharistic ministers: Group 3Readers for next Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-87130756610157833762011-07-31T17:51:00.001Z2011-07-31T17:51:37.359ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 31st July 2011 – 18 ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10am; Adoration on First Fri until 5pmLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €422. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.MitchellEucharistic ministers: Group Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-91344400635632835612011-07-25T21:05:00.001Z2011-07-25T21:07:49.673ZShannonbridge GAA ClubIntermediate Football Championship.Shannonbridge got their Intermediate championship back on track with a 3-8 to 0-10 win over Bracknagh. There are two remaining games in the group, against Birr and Ballyfore, which are must win games for Shannonbridge. The Ballyfore game is fixed for Sunday 7th August, in Killurin, at 7pm.Junior C Football Championship.In the Junior C grade, Shannonbridge Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-51774089058738198122011-07-24T18:45:00.000Z2011-07-24T18:46:33.484ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 24th July 2011 - 17ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €480. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.AndersonEucharistic ministers: Group 1Readers for next Weekend: Group 6, Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-2114879571495330942011-07-19T19:33:00.001Z2011-07-19T19:34:50.442ZShannonbridge GAA NotesJunior C Football Championship. Shannonbridge kept their challenge for the knockout stages on course, at Doon last week, with a win over the home side by the minimum margin. Shannonbridge led by four points to three at half time and added two more points for a three point lead early in the second half. Although Doon closed the gap to just one point with three minutes to go, Shannonbridge held Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-37027032538567569612011-07-18T15:24:00.000Z2011-07-18T15:35:25.156ZSome notes from a shirt pocket that were meant for sharing with this website.# Swallows on the Beer.At end of May swallows were flying in and out of Killeen's beer-store.On 27th May Mick Killeen found a swallow sitting on its nest in the store with that 'Do Not Disturb Look'in her eye.Wish granted.#In Clonmacnois Visitor Center a number of dates and informative lines are written.For example in DERMOTnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-4702312029539229632011-07-17T21:30:00.000Z2011-07-17T21:31:13.531ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 17th July 2011 – 16 ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €517. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.CorbettEucharistic ministers: Group 4Readers for next Weekend: GroupFrankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-82648127446001953952011-07-11T19:30:00.002Z2011-07-11T19:34:19.601ZShannonbridge GAA Club NotesFixture.Junior C Championship v Doon, on tomorrow evening, Tuesday 12th July, in Doon, 7.30 pm. Congratulations. To the Ferbane / Doon / Shannonbridge U14 team and to local players Ellee McEvoy and Aoife Corbett, who won the All Ireland Division Two Feile, in Cork last week. Ellee and Aoife, who was also joint captain, played a major part in the victories over their hosts, Beara, Kinsale and Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-49978915692680196592011-07-10T12:43:00.001Z2011-07-10T12:43:33.694ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 10th July 2011 - 15ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €508. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.KeenaEucharistic ministers: Group 3Readers for next Weekend: Group 4, Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-64110115288797208552011-07-07T13:49:00.002Z2011-07-07T13:52:15.841ZRural Broadband scheme informationRural Broadband Scheme – Closing Date for Applications, July 29th, 2011The Rural Broadband Scheme is designed to make a basic broadband service available to individual premises in rural locations which are not served by existing internet service providers. Details of the scheme can be found by visiting the website of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources www.dcenr.ie and Kerrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400876621372342776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-85489218537994903242011-07-05T08:01:00.001Z2011-07-05T08:05:49.044ZShannonbridge GAA Club NotesJunior C Football Championship. Shannonbridge secured their second win of the championship with a one point victory over St. Bridgets, at Shannonbridge. The home side were five points down after fifteen minutes and the half time the score was 0-4 to 1-6. The second half started with three Shannonbridge points from Jim Killeen, Anthony Kelly and Eoin Casey. The decisive scores came in the Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-57387094551479660712011-07-03T17:57:00.000Z2011-07-03T17:59:09.556ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 26th June 2011 – Corpus Christi ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10am; Adoration on First Fri until 5pmLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €411. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManusEucharistic Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-16791222866839983602011-06-29T18:55:00.001Z2011-06-29T18:58:00.059ZShannonbridge GAA ClubJunior C Championship.Shannonbridge successfully launched their Junior C Championship bid with a three point win over Clonbullogue on Thursday evening. The game was played at Clonbullogue’s recently renovated grounds, which must now be one of the best pitches in the county, complete with electronic scoreboard. With the assistance of a strong breeze in the first half, Shannonbridge found it Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-28642980112782909242011-06-21T11:18:00.001Z2011-06-21T11:21:16.095ZJunior Football ChampionshipShannonbridge v Clonbullogue, Thursday 23rd June,in Clonbullogue, 7.30 pm.Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-39162685530055886772011-06-20T18:59:00.004Z2011-06-20T19:10:52.970ZRecent Deaths.The death has occurred of Michael Aloysius (Esius) Greene, Clondelara. A kindly and friendly neighbour, he was in the garage and plant hire business after his return from England many years ago. He will also be fondly remembered as the first person to open a chip shop in Shannonbridge, where Supermacs is now located. He is survived by his wife Maura, nine of twelve children, grandchildren and Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-77833685540318830122011-06-20T18:23:00.003Z2011-06-20T18:45:38.333ZShannonbridge GAA Club NotesDivision Two League. Shannonbridge got back to winning ways with a four point away win against Doon. This game saw the welcome return to action of John Ryan, after twelve months absence through injury. An early four point Shannonbridge lead was wiped out by a Doon goal and a point in a two minute spell midway through the first half, after which, a further five points left the visitors ahead by Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-66909687146660321362011-06-13T19:18:00.002Z2011-06-13T21:34:29.523ZShannonbridge GAA NotesDivision Two League. Shannonbridge lost out to Clara, at Shannonbridge last Wednesday, on a score line of 0-9 to 3-10. The home side started well with points from Kieran Flannery (two), Trevor Mahon, Niall Price and a converted “forty five” from Darragh Corbett to lead by five points to one, after twenty minutes. Clara gradually settled into the game and scored three points in succession to Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-12801069335165171262011-06-12T15:09:00.001Z2011-06-12T15:09:45.607ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 12th June 2011 – Pentecost ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Mon,Tues, Thurs-Sat @ 10am; Wed @ 8.30amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €490. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.AndersonEucharistic ministers: Group Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-1598892369589012672011-06-10T13:04:00.002Z2011-06-10T13:12:04.215ZLate Sister Monica Claffey, Dublin and Clerhane, ShannonbridgeThe death has taken place of Sister Monica Claffey, Mount Sackville, Dublin and late of Clerhane, Shannonbridge. She was a member of the St. Joseph of Cluny Order, which she joined in Ferbane, beginning a long career which included farm management, nursing, teaching and missionary work in Sierra Leone.Sr. Monica passed away on 2nd June, in her 95th year and was laid to rest last Saturday in Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-69274787890386780042011-06-06T22:18:00.000Z2011-06-06T22:20:46.941ZShannonbridge GAA NotesResults. Division Two League: Shannonbridge 0-10; Ballyfore 1-6. Division Four League: Shannonbridge 0-9; Raheen 2-6.Fixtures.Division Two league, Shannonbridge v Clara, Wednesday 8th June, at Shannonbridge, 7.30 pm.Division Four League, Shannonbridge v Walsh Island, Friday 10th June, at Shannonbridge, 7.30pm.Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.There was no winner of last week’s jackpot. The numbers Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-71186373457769334612011-05-30T16:18:00.001Z2011-05-30T16:20:33.490ZShannonbridge GAA NotesDivision Four League. Shannonbridge defeated St. Bridgid’s by a five point margin, at Shannonbridge, on Wednesday evening last. In difficult conditions, after an evenly contested first half, the teams were level at five points each. Paul Moloney opened the scoring after three minutes, followed by points from Paul Deeley, John Guinan, Anthony Kelly and Roger Ryan. The home side started stronglyRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-43965195209411036132011-05-29T13:03:00.000Z2011-05-29T13:04:40.248ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 29th May 2011 – 6 Easter ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10am. Adoration on First Fri until 5pmLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €610. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.KeenaEucharistic ministers: Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-21824648024978741762011-05-25T13:58:00.006Z2011-05-25T21:38:09.784ZObama takes a shine to Shannonbridge PotteryDuring his recent visit to the Moneygall, Barak Obama took a detour into one of the local shops to buy a present for his Mother in Law. He ended up buying some pottery from none other that our own Shannonbridge Pottery. There was a clip on the news about it last night. You can watch it on this link to the RTE player, its at about 22 minutes 30 secs: http://www.rte.ie/player/#v=1099176They Kerrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400876621372342776noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-11120434884654160942011-05-22T21:12:00.002Z2011-05-22T21:15:09.350ZShannonbridge Motorcycle RallyThe third annual Shannonbrige Motorbike rally was the highlight of last weekend. Based at Lukers Pub and organised by the local An Ri Dubh Club, it attracted over 450 motorcyclists.Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-50778341416644942272011-05-22T21:06:00.002Z2011-05-22T21:12:21.724ZShannonbridge GAA ClubDivision Two League. Shannonbridge got back to winning ways with a 4-10 to 3-6 victory over Durrow, at Shannonbridge, on Thursday evening. A dream start saw the home side go into a three goal lead, after Trevor Mahon was hauled down for a penalty, converted by Karol Kelly. This was quickly followed by Kelly’s second goal and a third, in a move started and finished, by Philip Egan. Durrow goalsRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-73272670261590436972011-05-22T19:58:00.000Z2011-05-22T19:59:30.913ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 22nd May 2011 – 5 Easter ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €659. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeley, V.HynesEucharistic ministers: Group 4Readers for next Weekend: Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-11504797431977340352011-05-18T11:08:00.001Z2011-05-18T11:10:44.547ZShannonbridge GAA Club NotesIntermediate Football Championship. Shannonbridge made the trip to Ballycommon, on Sunday, to take on nearby Rhode in the second round of the championship. Electing to play with a stiff diagonal breeze in the first half, Shannonbridge found scoring difficult and were two points in arrears, 1-4 to 0-5, at the break. Kieran Kearns replaced Niall Price for the restart and in a Shannonbridge attackRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-74027982819057871442011-05-17T21:46:00.005Z2011-05-17T22:12:29.683ZNew Rural Broadband Scheme for ShannonbridgeThe midland authority sent the email below looking for people in Shannonbridge who are interested in getting broadband access. Send an email to kerrill @ gmail.com if you want a copy of the information mentioned or contact details for the midland authority.-----------The Rural Broadband Scheme was launched by the Department of Communications on May 5th. The RBS is aimed at individuals who have Kerrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09400876621372342776noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-5014909170148479342011-05-15T12:37:00.001Z2011-05-15T12:37:36.792ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 15th May 2011 – 4 Easter ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Mon, Wed – Sat @ 10am, Tues @ 8.30amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €598. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManusEucharistic ministers: Group 3Readers Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-67493301457834968592011-05-13T23:22:00.000Z2011-05-13T23:24:19.618ZShannonbridge Fishing Report Dated 13th May 2011.>On 9th Jan 2011 Patrick Fahy,Ballymahon fished River Suck in sunshine after frost using a dead smelt to catch a 22lbs pike at 12.30pm.Returned alive.>On 10th Feb 2011 Domenic Cottrell,Navan fished the Shannon in fresh weather using a dead roach to catch a 13lb 13 oz pike.Returned alive.>James Cottrell,Navan also fished the Shannon on 10 to 12 Feb DERMOTnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-11596359887168123872011-05-13T23:19:00.000Z2011-05-13T23:20:05.262ZDeath announcement.Molloy,Sr.Phelim,St.Louis Convent Monaghan (daughter of P.C.Molloy Clonmacnois) died May 11th in Drumbear Nursing Home.Funeral Mass in convent chapel on Saturdaywith burial in Latiurcan.May she rest in peace.Recently John O Sullivan,creator and writer of 'Only Fools and Horses'died in England.May he rest in peace.Tony Buckley,Tullamore was fishing on the Shannon near DERMOTnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-568752670419570022011-05-13T23:17:00.000Z2011-05-13T23:19:01.251ZFather Murray,St.Mary's Church Athlone kindly forwarded a copy of a History of that parish by Gearoid O Brien.In the book about over a page deals with Father Kieran Kilroe,who was born in 1798 in Shannonbridge,son of Thomas Kilroe.Educated in a school in Ballinasloe.In 1818 went to a clerical college in Bayeaux,where he remained for seven years.He spent a short time as a proffesor in a college inDERMOTnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-63793674992516411962011-05-10T07:34:00.001Z2011-05-10T07:36:50.035ZShannonbridge GAA NotesFixtures. Intermediate Football Championship v Rhode next Sunday, 15th May, in Ballycommom, at 12 noon. Division Two League v Durrow on Wednesday 18th May, in Shannonbridge, at 7.30pm. Division Four League v St. Bridgids on Thursday 19th May, in Shannonbridge, at 7.30pm.Congratulations. To the Shannonbridge / Doon ladies football team on their League Final win last Sunday, when they Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-31699299168320928022011-05-08T17:27:00.001Z2011-05-08T17:27:15.007ZAt Easter weekend John and Anne Denham arrived by boat inShannonbridge.They attended the ceremonies in the church on EasterSaturday and by chance I saw Anne Denham return on Sunday morning andhelp herself to a bottle of Holy Water that had been blessed onSaturday night.What was she doing stealing the Holy Water methinks.Her husband John came and explained her actions.Anne and her crew of four hadDERMOTnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-12733623298215563702011-05-08T17:26:00.001Z2011-05-08T17:26:26.034ZOn May 2nd Catriona Lane was returning to Dublin after a visit toConnemara when she spotted the sign for Shannonbridge.She diverted offthe Motorway and stopped in Shannonbridge.Catriona is a daughter of Cormac Lane,a son of the teacher Master Lanewho lived and taught in Shannonbridge for many years.Lanes lived inthe house opposite Nicky Nugent's Butcher shop.Catriona told us that her father died DERMOTnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-33335778466978823682011-05-08T17:25:00.001Z2011-05-08T17:25:14.830ZRecently Mike Naughton visited Shannonbridge.Mike is a close relativeof the late Tommy Naughton and of Tom's brother Kieran who was drownedin the Shannon after a mishap with his boat.Mike would like to have photographs of the late Tommy and Kieran andyou can contact Mike at his e-mail address naughton@bc.eduMet a man on 28th March who told me he was returning a head toClonmacnois which had been DERMOTnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-61205440675295553892011-05-08T17:21:00.001Z2011-05-08T17:21:51.259ZRecently by chance I came across Bruce Crooks and David Crooks whowere visiting from Rockhampton,Queensland,Australia.I asked them if they had any Irish connections.I thought that they said Kilroy and as it happened Dermot KilroyTullamore was buried that day.When I told them about Kilroys Shopsthey said it was the Kilroe Family.It turned out it was the KilroeFamily Shannonbridge that they were DERMOTnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-59553273809609295402011-05-08T13:40:00.001Z2011-05-08T13:40:37.116ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 8th May 2011 – 3 Easter ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10amLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €432. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: A.Ryan, L.Turley, M.MitchellEucharistic ministers: Group 2Readers for next Weekend: GroupFrankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-22374313633068106842011-05-03T19:19:00.001Z2011-05-03T19:23:19.241ZShannonbridge GAA Club NotesIntermediate Football Championship. Shannonbridge narrowly lost out to Durrow in a well contested first round game at Ballycumber on Friday evening. In ideal conditions, this was a tight contest all through with the teams level on six occasions. Shannonbridge opened with four points in the first twelve minutes from Karol Kelly, Paul Deeley (2) and Darragh Corbett, who was making his Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-79436050882551713092011-05-01T22:02:00.001Z2011-05-01T22:02:58.535ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 1st May 2011 – 2nd ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10am; Adoration on First Fri until 5pmLast Sunday's Offertory collection: €450. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: K.Price, C.Curley, P.AndersonEucharistic ministers: Group Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-11364665553310149682011-04-26T23:46:00.000Z2011-04-26T23:49:02.593ZOffaly Cancer Support Group FundraiserEight Annual Dochas Run.The eight annual run / walk in aid of Dochas - Offaly Cancer Support Group, takes place this Sunday, 1st May in Tullamore. The four mile event starts from Tullamore Harriers, at 11.30am, with an entry fee of €15.00 or by sponsorship card. Cards are available from the local Dochas Coordinator, Pat Corbett or from Dochas at 05793 28268. All support greatly appreciated forRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-41808170217483976992011-04-25T19:43:00.001Z2011-04-25T19:45:43.466ZShannonbridge GAA Club NotesDivision Four Football League.Shannonbridge defeated Bracknagh by 1-15 to 0-9, at home, on Thursday last. They were leading by five points to two when an Adrian Kelly goal set them on their way, with the half time score of 1-11 to 0-3. Team: C. Kelly, C. Egan, C. Norton, M. Moloney (0-1), M. Kilduff, C. Kenny, Aidan Kelly, Adrian Kelly (1-1), J. Killeen, Anthony Kelly (0-4), R. Ryan (0-2), P. Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-30750697478910612402011-04-24T18:32:00.000Z2011-04-24T18:33:40.699ZClonmacnois Parish NewsletterSunday 24th April 2011 – Easter Sun ATel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun;Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30amShannonbridgeMasses: Each day @ 10am ;( or Communion Service)Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €514. Many ThanksChurch Cleaners: M.McManus, C.Slattery, A.CorbettEucharistic ministers: Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-85371066456586378402011-04-22T18:06:00.002Z2011-04-22T18:12:52.583ZLate Jim Higgins, Clondelara.The parish lost a popular resident last week with the passing of Jim Higgins. Jim, who had reached the great age of 96 years, was a farmer and also worked in Bord na Mona. A gentleman of the old school, he will be missed. Predeceased by his wife Mary Kate and grandson James, he is survived by his sons Noel and Padraig, daughters Detta and Reenie, grandchildren, relatives and friends. May he Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-68227634189685487052011-04-22T18:01:00.001Z2011-04-22T18:04:29.109ZShannonbridge GAA ClubDivision Two League v St. Rynaghs. Shannonbridge were unlucky to lose last week’s game, by the minimum margin, against St. Rynaghs, at Shannonbridge. In a close fought game, the home side started better and led by 0-4 to nil after 12 minutes; the scores coming from N. Price, P. Kelly, K. Kelly and K. Flannery. Unfortunately, they were unable to press home their advantage and poor shooting meantRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-78175408323090064222011-04-17T18:32:00.001Z2011-04-17T18:36:10.291ZClonmacnois Parish Newsletter Sunday 17th April 2011 - Passion/ Palm A Tel (090) 9674125 Fax (090) 9674267 Mass times: Shannonbridge: Weekend, 8pm (Sat), & 12 noon, Sun; Weekdays, 10am. Clonfanlough – Sunday, 10.30am Shannonbridge Masses: Mon-Wed @ 10am Last Sunday's Offertory collection: €397. Many Thanks Church Cleaners: J.Kelly, M.Killeen, A.Keena Eucharistic ministers: Group 3 Readers for Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-7172605695529787092011-04-13T21:06:00.001Z2011-04-13T21:09:37.410ZShannonbridge GAA NotesAll Ireland Vocational Schools A Final.Well done to Gallen Community School, Ferbane, on their tremendous All Ireland Final win over Clonakilty C.C. in Croke Park last Saturday.Congratulations.Congratulations to Colm and Deirdre Kenny on the recent arrival of their baby son, Oisin. No doubt a future corner back for Shannonbridge.Shannonbridge / Doon Lottery.There was no winner of last week’s Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-66679135114637959952011-04-10T12:26:00.001Z2011-04-10T12:28:52.285ZClonmacnois Parish Newsletter Sunday 10th April 2011 – 5 Lent A 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: €620. Many Thanks Church Cleaners: G.Brennan, D.Deeley, V.Hynes Eucharistic ministers: Group 2 Readers for next Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-2991284973163649122011-04-04T20:24:00.001Z2011-04-04T20:25:44.526ZShannonbridge GAA NotesWell Done.Well done and best wishes for the final to Gallen Community School, Ferbane, including Shannonbridge players Darragh Corbett and Darragh Fitzgerald, who defeated Holy Trinity, Cookstown by 2-13 to 1-14 in the All Ireland Vocational Schools A Semi final on Saturday.Table Quiz.The ladies football team are holding a fund raising table quiz in Killeen’s on next Friday night, 8th April, at Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-70216323781530447452011-04-04T20:09:00.002Z2011-04-04T20:22:54.893ZLocal NewsLate Michael Blehein, Gurteen, Ballinasloe.The death has occurred of Michael Blehein, father of Maureen Thornhill, Shannonbridge. Michael, who had reached the great age of 97 years, was laid to rest yesterday in Ballymacward after 3pm Mass in Gurteen. May he rest in peace.Shannonbridge Power Station, West Offaly Power.The power station has closed for six months, for a major refit. The impact Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-35988412966466124532011-04-03T15:54:00.001Z2011-04-03T15:55:41.750ZClonmacnois Parish Newsletter Sunday 3rd April 2011 – 4 Lent A 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: €364. Many Thanks Church Cleaners: M.Darcy, M.Murphy, M.McManus Eucharistic ministers: Group 1 Readers for next Frankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05854914017542039219noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-52149294820026795402011-03-28T22:14:00.003Z2011-03-28T22:19:03.569ZOne Thousand Euro Raised for Offaly HospiceWell done to Liz Duffy and team who managed to raise the huge sum of 998 Euros through Daffodil Day activities including a Coffee Morning in Killeen's Village Tavern. Great result ladies.Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4090281.post-29445331900601482852011-03-28T22:09:00.000Z2011-03-28T22:12:48.445ZShannonbridge GAA Club NotesDivision Two League. Shannonbridge secured a seven point win against Bracknagh on Saturday last. The visitors were first to score and led by three points, when Peadar Kelly opened the scoring for Shannonbridge with a goal to level at 1-0 to 0-3. Conor Killeen retired injured after ten minutes and was replaced by Trevor Mahon. Points by Kieran Flannery, Trevor Mahon, Karol Kelly and Paul DeeleyRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10329384590027747565noreply@blogger.com0