The old church and town were burned in the 12th century. The following information is a starting point for records about the civil parish of Maghera. Fr Tom Ryan CO PP VF. Catholic parish in the diocese of Down & Connor. N.B. the archway leading from this superb site and of the edifice that will attract the nave to the chancel a adjacent parochial house. Black Burn is a small stream which starts in Lisnmamuck a townlands a few miles southwest of Maghera. A new departure in Church testimony to the cherished place this Chruch architecture at the time, its design was inspired occupies in the hearts of parishioners. 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. area lived in Tullybrannigan about equidistant from the He did run a soup kitchen harbour and Bryansford. Added 2 hours ago. Please contactFr Jim PP right after any mass 6 months before the date of wedding to ensure all paperwork is completed. Michael born 19th December 1901 (a twin) to John Bradley and Sarah Convery of Fallagloon Townland, Maghera https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1902/01926/1746077.pdf , Unavailable. of the famous Percy French, Cottage which was next door, land for a new parochial was succeeded eventually became the property of Mr house. 1) If you using Laptop or Desktop then Right click on download button and then click save as linK option. It was bounded by Donard Place, Savoy Lane and Downs Road. Pat Lynch married Kitty Lynch and had 1 child. Our Church stands tall and proud, and remains a beacon of hope for all. It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that we announce the death of Fr John Cargan. 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. Parish of Maghera 50 year anniversary was published by goring_david on 2020-12-04. Guide to Maghera Civil Parish, County Down ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Later, it stand corrected on these King to have won the day when is said, the old watch house family connections. . The Main Bridges which span the burn overall are. Bishop Philbin thanked Sister Hugh and the members of the choir. 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 the graves on Sunday, 30th May at 9.30 10.00am. Archives. Tel. This coloured image was originally a black and white photograph which was then coloured later by hand. It makes it very difficult to read, some entries only have 2 or 3 letters on a line ! in how Mass was celebrated. Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth, marriage, death, census, and military records. 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. of grief from a world is frankly impossible Not a single word spoken that had begun to learn for anyone who ever met by the Council manifested what was lost in him. However, if you need to check out quite a few, then these costs can quickly mount up! WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY: 18TH - 25TH JANUARY. I hope I have not let you down. St. Patrick's Chapel, Glen, Maghera. He lived near in the hospital in Drogheda. Poss date 1950s A couple are married at St Marys church, possibly in 1964 or 1965. I have his businessman. Alas it was not to be, but that be provided for a playground Around 1910 when the French explains why the building faces and a teachers residence, and ship Cannonbere went aground west towards Main Street and maybe a residence for a curate. The Maghera and District Genealogy & History Society. Do not be carried from your course of new doctrines: What gives strength to a mans heart is gratitude. (Heb. A much one means or another. All recording queries and requests should be directed to the Parish. [10] Some repair of sectarian relations was achieved by an active tenant right movement, but with tenant purchase of land facilitated by the Land Acts by the end of the century the national question prevailed. The United The effect of so many men being absent from Nations was formed in October 1945 with the workforce meant that many women worked the primary mandate for peacekeeping. A crane emerges from the completed roof of the new church in 1965. for churches to have a spire accommodate 200 people. Standing upon the site of the monastery, the present day ruins of St. Lurach's Church date back to the 10th century. 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. Campbell 14th January 2023, suddenly at Causeway Hospital, Alfred (Alfie) late of 867 Killyvalley, Garvagh. The evening concluded with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at which Fr McConville officiated, assisted by Fr John Field, CC Kilkeel, a former curate in Newcastle. The new 643-pipe instrument was made in Bray, Co Wicklow at a cost of 20,000 and the recital allowed the full spectrum of the organs potential to be demonstrated. Fr where his family had their roots. [2], As a result of the Plantation of Ulster, the lands of the parish of Maghera were divided among three of the London livery companies, the Drapers, Mercers, and Vintners. 1) If you using Laptop or Desktop then Right click on download button and then click save as linK option. We are slowly transferring over the church and Civil records to this new site. Requiem Mass was celebrated in McVeigh and the sub-deacon was Fr Ernie Holywood, followed by burial in Bryansford, McCaughan (both serving in the parish). King from Castlewellan, this 30s with strong republican Looking south-east from the air, the original parish church of St Mary [top centre], complete with the addition of the entrance porch and spire in 1911 can be seen on Main Street. HISTORY OF THE PARISHES This detailed history of our parish appeared in the Irish News as part of a series of feature pieces entitled Histories of The Parishes. Ogham marker posts appeal. Any couples who would like to book a wedding in the Parish. The town is part of the Mid-Ulster District Council. Learn how your comment data is processed. The Morrisons at the harbour. of Gothic or Romanesque. Assumption. Death Notice. He was ordained Tradition records that St Donard had two churches consecrated to him, one being the monastery of Maghera and the other a church situated at the top of the mountain far away from every human dwelling in 1683 by the Lord Bishop of Clonfert. He also told them that is was his own peculiar residence until the day of judgment. Maghera Parish. . His sermons were spell-binding masterpieces; his voice would have been an asset to any drama producer. . This site is now once Amen We also hold today in again a garden, in a new grateful and prayerful and holier sense, a hortus memory the departed conclusus of the Lord. should be tampered with, between centuries. BULLETIN 15TH JANUARY 2023. was up and running and free Priscilla, it is said, offered Fr of debt. Elaine Patricia McGarrity (54), who was from the area, was walking on Brownshill Link Road when the crash happened at about 9am. glory, world without end. An advert Maghera asked the Rev. THE PARISH. What's new?| | Main Street is well lined with properties on both sides, but the Shimna Road area has still largely to be developed leanings. The Second Vatican Council and the Secular Context What was happening in society at large and the Church in particular in the years leading up to the building of Our Lady of the Assumption? Recording Download . in direct alignment with the cave. If you value this site, then please consider making a small donation to help the work continue. of Mary lies in death. He married Annie M ground to build a Catholic this man was persistent (known as Nan) Bolger from Church within the town. The There was apparently some confusion at the latter was succeeded in 1793 by Rev Willian time about the boundaries of the parishes MacMullan. He is interred Parochial House. St Stephen's Church, Maghera; Fr. And expounding it, have placed But then, with joy and he might well be pardoned millions of readers in his gratitude, he would return for asking after his first debt, Dr Frank Sheed, is to the sacramental life of gasp of astonishment, now writing a series of his Church, he would, not `Is this the same Church articles, not yet available doubt say: `At least here that I knew a decade in this country, on the things will be unchanged.' The Second Vatican was ahead of his time Council (1962-65) introduced major changes in marketing strategies. Unlike many genealogical websites ran purely for profit, this is a contributory site. I hope, through this website, to preserve and pass on this local knowledge. [2], St. Lurach's church was plundered by Vikings in 832 according to the Annals of Ulster, and in 1135 was one of several churches burnt down. 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- The Sermon Preached By Monsignor Canon Arthur Ryan June 12Th 1966 at The Blessing of The New Church of Our Lady Of The Assumption Newcastle, Co Down - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - -- - - 40 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. 2022 November October July May April March February January. Contact | | The feast of the Epiphany is a holy day of obligation, Fr Jim will celebrate Mass at 10am tomorrow morning. The original church of St Marys was not built in 1834 but it is recorded in the 1859 map as RC Chapel. "Our thoughts and prayers are also with two current Year 12 pupils who were injured, and everyone affected by this terrible tragedy," the school said on Facebook. The construction of the church both because In the period leading up to, and during Vatican of the siting of the altar and the circular II the need for a new Church in our parish nature of the building made it unique in was identified. The requirement for formal social distancing is removed, but please be mindful of the needs of others and take your time. 17th January at 11.30am for service in St Paul's Parish Church, Garvagh at 12noon, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. All those parishioners involved in the building of the church have left us a visible legacy. School closures January 17, 2023. It is now a listed building and is acclaimed architecturally across Ireland. 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. 10 November, 2017 01:00. Im sure they were not originally like that when I first used the site. Tommy, Im glad if we could help in some little way! Fifty Year 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera ANNIVERSARY Our Lady of the Assumption Church 1966-2016 The 50th anniversary of our church provides us with an opportunity to look back and to look forward. Naturally, as we complete these transfers more churches will appear on this page. Photo (5) Photo 6 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera The side chapel, dedicated to Our Lady, was enhanced in 1973 by the addition of a statue, in Carrara marble, which originally was in place over the main door of St Marys Church on the Main Street.. Netflix Titles - Free ebook download as Excel Spreadsheet (.xls / .xlsx), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read book online for free. A large portion of land around the modern settlement of Maghera was given over to the Established Church. others gave smaller amounts Fr David McWilliams was, Fr Hugh ONeills remark: towards the building fund. We should never forget their vision and commitment. Police release 999 call in Maghera killing Play. Katrina Wharton 56 62 66 70 Reflections The Jones-Skrabl Anna McGrath 50 yEARS 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera Organ cELEBRATIONS Dominic OReilly Eamon McMullan Fr Colin Crossey Church of Our Lady The Biblical depictions An appreciation of the of the Assumption in glass around the The king of musical woman who enhanced instruments which gives prayerful adoration in our Twelve very different Church of Our Lady of the resonance to our prayers church for more than 60 events which marked a Assumption year of celebration for the and remind us of the years. A little to the north-west is the ruin of a round tower. Assumption Church will continue to serve as a In their time they acknowledged the place of God place where the praises of God may be sung, in human affairs and created a building which where the Word of God may be heard and centres the people of God, as they gather for explored and where the Holy Spirit may revitalize worship, on the Word of God and on the liturgical our sense of the saving mystery of Gods plan and sacramental rites. In addition, other sources of genealogical information, such as gravestones have been photographed and, where possible, transcribed. 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 . Family from Ireland came to visit after her death, unfortunately family connections were not maintained. It atmosphere was becoming was envisioned that there more enlightened. this day in Jerusalem, any pilgrim been directed called her Dormitio, to the place where the body One chronicler relates her sleeping place. I am looking for records for a Dale family from the Magherafelt First Presbyterian Church which are not on line yet do you have any idea when they will be available? They came into conflict not only with the dispossessed Irish, but as tenants and as Presbyterians also with the land-owning, Church of Ireland, Ascendancy. HELPLINE 079 2792 9923 DEATHS We extend our sympathy to the Heaney family circle on the death . The site of the new church is towards the top left corner virtually opposite the Presbyterian church. Telephone during office hours: (Tuesday to Friday from 10am -1pm.) "At the beginning of a new year you're looking forward, and this happens it's very difficult. contents 6 12 18 26 Parish Past Canon Charlie History of the Construction of ONeil Parishes the church Eamon McMullan Eamon McMullan The story of the Parish of Tom Walsh A history of the Parish of Maghera from the days of Maghera from the 1840s The driving force behind a St Donard as told by The The building of a Newcastle until the building of the new church for the parish icon. Philbin, the Bishop of Down and Connor, presided at the Solemn The architect, Mark McLean High Mass. 800 talking about this. The Parish of Maghera has 2 churches - St. Patrick's Church, Glen and St. Mary's Church, Maghera. (Mass will be broadcast live on the Dunloy & Cloughmills Parish Facebook Page). article was printed in the Hunters was at the junction Tickets at two shillings (10 Mourne Observer June 9th of the Castlewellan Road and pence) made it a miss rather 1956. Yet, what would he find? She later a warning that this new in Bryansford cemetery. There were TWO Michael Bradleys born in 1901. To request for Baptism / Confirmation / Marriage Certificates: newcastle@downandconnor.org or parishoffice@parishofmaghera.com. When protection the tomb of fact, we know from every the Council of Ephesus Mary, and that he would page and monument of in 431 defined that mary pledge the resources of Christian archaeology, should be hailed Mother his empire to build over the deep reverence our of God, belief in her it the most glorious forefathers in the faith Assumption was already basilica in Christendom. (Requiem Mass can also be viewed via parish webcam https://portstewartparish.website . We have many different categories of records here, so feel free to click on the links below and have fun! Im very thankful for sites like this whcih provide links and documents for free . vacant in the same year through the elevation Succeeding parish priests of Maghera and of its pastor, Dr Patrick MacMullan to the Kilcoo were Fr Quillan (or Holland) and Rev See of Down and Connor and Father William Robert Taylor who was appointed in 1760. Onwards The small river is well locally known as the Mullagh River because of the townland in which it flows. Search . When the site was being prepared they were given to Gerald Annesley who, in return, contributed to the parish building fund. in or around Fofanny and it Although, of course there was looked on as a real insult was the little graveyard at to be called a Fofanny soup 6 the Bloody Bridge, St Marys supper by the locals. Mass will be offered in Our Lady of the Assumption Church on Saturday, 29th at 6.00pm and Sunday, 30th May at 11.30am for all our deceased relatives and friends who are buried in our cemeteries. the Word Incarnate. 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