Many thanks for your kind words. Slieve Donard was originally churches consecrated to him, one being Sliabh Slanga and received that name from the monastery of Maghera and the other a one of the early colonists of Ireland whose church situated on the top of the mountain death is recorded by the Four Masters. A much one means or another. 1 message. When preached and collected 35. St Mary's Catholic Church one of two catholic churches in the town. I actually came across this site because I am doing my Masters Thesis on the Maghera Crucifixion Stone. and the Second Vatican would hear of man-made satellites in orbit around He would hear of the new Council of the Vatican. He left for England when a young man and died in Sheffield in 1901. He was then aged 49 years and lamented by numerous acquaintances. was residing in Dromee. The outside the home. Download Parish of Maghera 50 year anniversary PDF for free. Do not forget those who have had charge of you, and preached Gods word to you. They opened in June 1966 and dedicated to Our Lady are detailed in the following pages and stand as of the Assumption. At the bridge over the River Shimna in existence at the top of the mountain the centre of the town was the site of their which was supposed to be connected by castle destroyed in the Rebellion of 1641. a subterranean channel with the cave It is interesting to note that when the late Lord where the mountain meets the sea, Iveagh, who was the head of the Guinness now bearing the name of the saint. MAGHERA, a market-town and post-town, and a parish, in the barony of LOUGHINSHOLIN, county of LONDONDERRY, and province of ULSTER, 16 miles (S.) from Coleraine, and 102 (N.) from Dublin, on the mail coach road to Coleraine; containing 14,091 inhabitants, of which number, 1154 are in the town. Father Dempsey, who died parish priest of activities of the soupers who were actively Downpatrick, and Fr J McIlvenny the immediate assailing the Catholic faith in Maghera. Why do they appear in vertical form? translated the plans and resurrection, in God's the designs into this acre between the old We implore Almighty God, gracious reality. I am looking for information on Rosella Graham, sister to Mary Ann Annie Graham b. Instructions. Oct 25 1857 - Nov 16 1880, May 18, 1848 - Sept. 7, 1857; Sacraments of First Confession, First Communion, and Confirmation Dates 2021 - 2022. Historian Eamon Phoenix recalls the Irish News tribute to Sean [John Henry] King in 1942 and points out that the original newspaper article refers mostly to Mr Kings GAA involvement. Maghera Parish. The Bishop then was Dr by his nephew James Hugh Stranaghan, a Castlewellan Patrick McAlister. haggard up in Sean McAree 30th 1942. J R retired around was the hope that the ground the parochial house was 1850 as William Richard, could be bought by our parish still not built. We should never forget their vision and commitment. The Bishop thanked everyone who was instrumental in the building of the church. What does the future hold? the UN Declaration of Human rights in 1948. A result was large-scale emigration to the American colonies (Charles Thomson, recording himself as from Maghera, signed the Declaration of Independence)[7] and, in the 1790s, the organising of the United Irishmen. Thanks for any information. of the famous Percy French, Cottage which was next door, land for a new parochial was succeeded eventually became the property of Mr house. The roots had been Hanna the present site and In the old part of the graveyard planted, despite the fact that the rest is history. John also than a Mass for the poor of original site granted was where reported that when old Rosie the impoverished parish. Search By Date From. PARISH PRIEST (1955-63) As down the glen one Easter morn ,to a city fair rode I Eamon McMullan There armed lines of marching men in squadrons passed me by One of our more illustrious Parish Priests was Fr Charlie No fife did hum, nor battle drum, ONeill (1955-63), a dedicated Gael, who formally served did sound its dread tattoo. 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera in Dundrum Bay the crew were not east towards the Downs accommodated in Greenmount Road. Honestly, I have no clue! Lrach's family held a degree of political importance in the area, with seven descendants of Lrach's father Cuanu being kings of Airgalla. The historian, Giraldus Cambrensis, names The parish was in ancient days the see of Slainge Salanus and Donard Dominicus. Born in Maghera Parish of Lurgan, Virginia, Cavan, Ireland. the epistle of today, that symbols and the craftsmen we renew our allegiance who so skilfully He lies, awaiting his on this day of rejoicing. by Pius XII, universal Second Vatican Council. essentials from non- in the nature of things, essentials, a lesson could not live long, but Nevertheless, our returned that Catholic theology whose reign would give mariner, after his first has always taught, but the Church a `breathing surprise, and after he which Catholics both space' until a younger and had time to peruse the lay and cleric have now more experienced pontiff documents of the Council, and then to relearn. The Queen's Birthday Honours List 2022 has been published, recognising all those who have given their all throughout the pandemic and to other worthy causes. What we XXIII at the consistory following the now know as the European Union was death of Pope Pius XII in 1958. A little to the north-west is the ruin of a round tower. Holy Communion should continue to be received in the hand only. The Milltown now approaches the Mullagh Bridge and then under the Original Mullagh Bridge now retained as a picnic area and park onwards for a few miles through open floodplain dipping under the A6 Culvert and then under the old Widow Steeles Bridge before joining the Moyola River.. indeed the same Church in all the changes brought In some ways, the wise- he knew from childhood. Standing upon the site of the monastery, the present day ruins of St. Lurach's Church date back to the 10th century. 10 Jan 2023. Tobermore Presbyterian Church. Dr Martin Walsh, who is celebrating Heenan, was at the building stage. Oct 25 1857 - Dec 28 1880, May 13 1841 - May 11 1853 Denver. Fr Joseph McConville (1963-69) succeeded Fr ONeill. Just wondering what is it. Circumstantial evidence places their center of power at Rth Lraigh. . In June the Sean King, a solicitor, son of He was also instrumental in following year, Bishop Tohill Mathew sometimes called acquiring the afore-mentioned congratulated Fr McIlvenny John Henry. However, if you need to check out quite a few, then these costs can quickly mount up! the donors late husband, I will leave it to you, My who had sought in vain It is to that spiritual Lord, and to the parish for a satisfactory site structure of the faith, priest, to do full justice at the request of the late 'built upon the foundation to the architects who Dr Mageean, said to her: of the Apostles and the conceived this striking prophets, Jesus Christ plan, to the artists 'What a beautiful site himself being the who designed the novel for a church this cornerstone,' as we read in textures and thoughtful garden would be!' Amanda Jennifer PAUL, (ne Shaw) Co. Down. Get the day's headlines delivered directly to your inbox, The scene of the crash near Maghera, Co Derry, on New Year's morning. (Mass will be broadcast live on the Dunloy & Cloughmills Parish Facebook Page). Photo 12 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera The architecture of the roof is echoed in the triangular sections of colour pale blue to reflect the sky; ochre, a representation of the light of Christ; and dark blue evoking the sea. Black Burn is a small stream which starts in Lisnmamuck a townlands a few miles southwest of Maghera. Bowing to wishes that But whatever the future I cannot refuse, I am holds for the Parish of So it is in accordance permitted only to say Maghera, to give it its with our ancient faith that this site was once old name, it will always that we dedicate this a beautiful garden, be thrice blessed if the beautiful shrine to God in indeed on of the loveliest parishioners continue to honour of the Assumption gardens of a district emulate the ardent faith of the maiden whom he that abounds in lovely and noble generosity that chose to be Mother of gardens; and that one day made this church possible. The younger generation will be here to celebrate the centenary in 2066. Fr where his family had their roots. Patrick Murray DD. The celebrant was (McLean and Forte, Fr Joe Campbell, who had been Belfast), visited Liverpool, transferred to Greencastle as part of his research. [2], Lrach mac Cuanach is the 6th-century patron of the eccesliastical parish, with the local parish church, St. Lurachs, named after him. In addition, other sources of genealogical information, such as gravestones have been photographed and, where possible, transcribed. The information is based on locations and records before 1922. Patriarch of Constantinople distinguished church. THE funeral has taken place of a former principal of St Patrick's College, Maghera, Fr Robert Devine. The deacon was Fr Patrick 20, 2016. Daniel ODoran, heretofore Parish the resignation of Henry McCressulane. priest of the Ards, he departed this life the There is a long blank until 1704 when Patrick 17th of June 1785 aged 50 years. But that was when I was young and the blood was hot. Twas Britannia bade our I, therefore, decided that, seeing as the year 2016 was Wild Geese go, that small the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising and also the nations might be free 50th of the building of our new church, I would include Fr But their lonely graves are by Charlies immortal words in full, I still find them stirring in Suvlas waves or the shores the extreme. Sacraments of First Confession, First Communion, and Confirmation Dates 2021 - 2022. will be celebrated on 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 3.00pm. Portstewart. the OPENING Michael Boyd 50th Anniversary Parish of MagheraIn 1966 the circular design of our churchcapable curate, who was revolutionary. Throughout historic parish of Maghera, may rightly take the past year this Golden Jubilee was marked by pride in the Golden Jubilee of the Catholic Church memorable events in the life of the parish. A loving father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-i. reporting on the state of religion in the Pork and calico rose in the market and with parish of Kilcoo and Maghera which says: 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera gridirons and needles and bodkins were Church 1 (in good order); meeting-house the battlements of Rome assailed. 0; convents and Popish chapels, 1 (in good Father Walsh publicly exposed the local order); Protestants, 345; Papists, 1,510. reformers who were making fanatical The Popish chapel referred to was that of attempts to buy over to Protestantism Bryansford or Ballyhafry old chapel, erected some of the poorer and more ignorant of the by the Rev Robert Taylor about 1760. Cemetery Sunday 2021. 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The town also benefited from post-war advances in education, housing and transport. Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with information for contact them. could have been bought by or the teachers residence, or the church around 1950, but the playground. The Concilium (Inter Oecumenici), published Home. Photos (6,7,8,9,10 and 11) 28 www.magheraparishderry.com. Statement from the Catholic Bishops from the North of Ireland below. Some records can be obtained from the General Register Office of Northern Ireland (GRO) but at a cost. The Down Recorder reports on plans for a church on Main Street in September 1853 and the efforts of local Catholics and local Protestant congregations to fund the development The congregation squeezed in an entrance The bell, donated by Mr P spilled out on to the street and porch , choir loft ,steeple and Flynn of Belfast, was cast by on a rainy Sunday there was a belfry as well as a beautiful Byrne of Dublin. Paul wrote (Gal. Please advise. Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery. Added 1 hours ago. Mass house at the harbour. In conclusion, we hope to be able to provide as much information as possible for you to do your own research. by clicking the link below.. Im glad if we could help in some little way! One of his first interests would be to find out what He would see A rocket carrying the Friendship 7 capsule with John had been happening in altars facing Glenn on board lifts off for the first orbit of earth the world since he was the people. for churches to have a spire accommodate 200 people. stalwart and benefactor whose The renovation of the church In the mid part of the 19th home is our present Parochial in1830 seems further proof century this Sean King may house, became a power in the of his success - building have been related to Matthew town politics of the 1920s and undertaken by Fr Hagarty. The Magennis Territory The Ancient Legend Newcastle is situate in what was the territory of the Magennis family. A presbytery was collection of letters from 1890 the Presbyterian Church. to give out soup vouchers to all the starving tenants who In the middle of the 19th attended the Church of Ireland century the priest for the in Bryansford on a Sunday. to find in herself, around the Word of God and the celebration active and alive, the Holy spirit, the Word of of the sacraments, especially the liturgy of the Christ and to probe more deeply still the mystery, Eucharist. a bishop and its first bishop and founder He says: That exceeding high mountain was the great St Donard who gives his which overhangs the sea that flows between name to the loftiest mountain of the noble Ireland and Britain is called Slanga. The bishop and Father MacMullan Sheil. determination to ensure that the world would One of the early acts of the UN was to issue never again face the horrors of a global conflict. The Down Recorder announces the opening ceremony in 1854 for St Marys Church and reports on fundraising efforts to liquidate the debt in St Patrick's Church can now be arranged with Fr Jim PP. 1829 to 1843 when the parish was administered for a couple of years by Rev Peter McSorley until Grateful thanks to Noel Doran, editor Irish News, for kind permission to reproduce this piece. (2007). Monday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm - Open for Private prayer. Fr Tom Ryan CO PP VF. To request for Baptism / Confirmation / Marriage Certificates: newcastle@downandconnor.org or parishoffice@parishofmaghera.com. It is located within the Carntogher district electoral area (DLE) which contains the areas Lower Glenshane, Swatragh, Tamlaght O'Crilly, Valley and Maghera. It was parishioners by bribing them with money and rebuilt in 1830 by the Rev John OHeggarty clothes, and was not long in extinguishing the and this is consequently the centenary Bread and Butter Reformation in Maghera. The party's Mid Ulster MP Francie Molloy said there was "shock and sadness in the community" following the death. Slainge, son of Partholan, died in this year and This holy retreat of St Donard was for 18 was interred in the carn of Sliabh Slanga. Several Catholic homes were burnt by Protestants in the aftermath. MAGHERA, a market and post-town, and a parish, in the barony of LOUGHINSHOLIN, county of LONDONDERRY, and province of ULSTER, 16 miles (S.) from Coleraine, and 102 (N.) from Dublin, on the mail coach road to Coleraine; containing 14,091 inhabitants, of which number, 1154 are in the town.This place is evidently of great antiquity, and though there is no precise account of the original . This is also a moment for us to look forward. It is a kindness to clergy families if . It is bordered by the parishes of Ballynascreen, Ballyscullion, Desertmartin, Dungiven, Kilcronaghan, Killelagh, Magherafelt, Tamlaght O'Crilly, and Termoneeny. Put simply, this is a site for the amateur genealogist or anyone with an interest in the local area who wants to make this knowledge available to anyone interested.. and this knowledge is freely given so all input and information submissions are welcome and after verification, will be included on the site! 2021 October September July May March January. 1847 near Belfast. Poss date 1950s Yet, what would he find? Politically the town has remained split between nationalists, now in the majority, and unionists. But never has and Orthodox. Quin Clooney Maghera Parish | Tel: 065 682 5612. Parish of Maghera 50 year anniversary was published by goring_david on 2020-12-03. 5.06% did not have English as their first language. The church of St Marys, situated the memory of St Donard is enshrined in the middle of the town is one of its in the veneration of the people. All rights reserved. During the ceremony a metal tube, containing relics of the saints, current coins and medals and a parchment bearing the names of the reigning Pope Paul VI, Bishop Philbin, and the parish priest at the time, the Rev J McConville. It is an outstanding example of the vision of the Second Vatican Council, which places at its centre the People of God, as well as allowing for a worthy celebration of the sacramental life of the Church. When the site was being prepared they were given to Gerald Annesley who, in return, contributed to the parish building fund. A large country parish in South Derry. The Great Famine of the 1840s and the years that followed, resulted in a since unrecovered loss of population in the surrounding rural districts. I do not know if the Guinness designed in tunnelling through the family have ever succeeded in establishing mountain came upon a natural shaft their pretension to follow of the line. ornaments. It is very sad for the parish," he said. Their fortress near The ancient legend had it that the saint Newcastle was burned by invading Scots in had not died but yet continued his earthly 1643. Maghera Civil Parish. Little of the ruins now remain. the early, of astronauts floating in space, of the spirit of ecumenical first Catholic ever to be elected president of charity between Christian When the long, difficult the United States, whose churches and between and dedicated reign of Christian and non- Pius XII came to its close Christian religions. The ruins of the medieval church still stand in the town of Maghera in the townland of Largantogher, with the earliest remaining sections dating to the 12th century. Unfortunately, whilst there are quite a few church and other records in our pipeline, Magherafelt Frst Presbyterian isnt one of them. We have spent literally THOUSANDS of hours deciphering and transcribing old church records and other official documents such as the 1831 Census for inclusion on this website. But because we cannot see them does not mean . that the Bishop had paid the by W E Shaw - agent for the arrears and that space would Annesly Estate at that time. music, which I may add, as we are with them. others gave smaller amounts Fr David McWilliams was, Fr Hugh ONeills remark: towards the building fund. Fr Devine served as principal of the south Derry school for almost 20 . Baptisms will be celebrated on 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 3.00pm. This site has been very helpful. Permission had to be sought more illustrious house on the It was he who built St Marys from the town council for Downs Road now serves. The existing Church of St Mary Ireland at the time and it attracted visitors on Newcastles Main Street was no longer from across the country and beyond. Search. he died in 1942 Nan joined the 25 came in from Protestant Hugh Hanna was the man Medical Missionaries of Mary and Presbyterian friends of the hour. Tel. EPISCOPAL ROUND TOWERS The remains of the round tower at Maghera. His Their names well keep where countless friends and admirers mourned his passing in Fenians sleep neath the 1963, and will for ever miss his guiding hand. (which is still in the Parish of Maghera.. both places are maybe 5 miles apart). The local workers included Johnny Grant, Joe OMeara, James Murphy, Eamon Murray, Dan Hillen, Paddy McVeigh, Richard Coyne, Derek Ward, Peter McKinney, Barney McAvoy, Billy McCormick, Joe Cunningham and Paschal McKibben. Maghera Civil Parish. What on earth has Second Vatican Council. 14. As we gradually move out of lockdown, Cemetery Sunday will not take place in St Marys and St Patricks Cemetery. was built. 99.55% were from the white (including Irish Traveller) ethnic group, 74.86% belong to or were brought up in the Catholic religion and 22.61% belong to or were brought up in a 'Protestant and Other Christian (including Christian related)' religion. Fr Jim will bless all graves in the morning between 9.30am & 10am. Perhaps a relative will stumble upon this post! A notable feature It is better for the high altar to be constructed of the new church was that the altar was away from the wall so that one can move sited so that the priest faced the people, around it without difficulty, and so that it can thus complying with the recommendation be used for a celebration facing the people. in Inter Oecumenici.