I do know and 50s and the parish bought harbour was also considered that ground running west it when he retired. The Second Vatican was ahead of his time Council (1962-65) introduced major changes in marketing strategies. is brief and Not only new and arresting two-fold: Pope John XXIII He begins with a trends in suggestion that is not church inappropriate to our architecture, purposes on this happy and such as we memorable day. 2021 October September July May March January. If you are on Facebook, I would suggest you post your information request on our group there https://www.facebook.com/groups/172319309584937/?ref=bookmarks and hopefully you may meet some new relations! Subscribe | | The ceremonies associated with the relocation of the statue on August 15th 1973 involved a Newcastle native, the Rev John McDonnell PP of Ephrata, Washington state and Dean of the Diocese of Yahoma, USA. Recording Password . Photo 8 Photo 10 29 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera Photo 7 Photo 9 The teenager, who had a younger brother, had been involved in Slaughtneil GAA club. Sadly missed by all his family and good friends. 1847 near Belfast. Assumption. Several Catholic homes were burnt by Protestants in the aftermath. The local leisure centre is Maghera Leisure Centre, on the Coleraine Road. St. Patrick's Chapel, Glen, Maghera. There are three primary schools and one secondary school in Maghera. area lived in Tullybrannigan about equidistant from the He did run a soup kitchen harbour and Bryansford. for anyone who has even of complete unanimity on lightly flicked over the these. It was to be a movement Church members were active contributors that inspired many throughout the to the debates in both spheres and on world. 22 the appointment of Rev Hugh Hanna in 1845. I beleve that their earliest records (pre 1800) are held at Presbyterian Historial Society in Belfast, with the later ones being microfilmed and available at PRONI (and the originals held in the congregtions charge). Above all, their generosity made their dream become a reality. Im trying to trace, other ROBINSONS who where buried but possibly no head stone.. would you have any other records. Sitemap | | Clergy of the Parish of Maghera (Newcastle & Bryansford) Parish Priests from 1885 V Rev E Watterson 1885 1895 V Rev Bernard Falloona 1896 1899 V Rev W Dempsey 1899 1906 V Rev James McIlvenny 1906 1917 V Rev David McWilliam 1917 1933 Canon Henry J Murray 1933 1955 Canon Charles ONeill 1955 1963 V Rev Joseph McConville 1963 1969 V Rev John McPhillips 1969 1972 Canon Hugh ONeill 1972 1988 V Rev Frank McCorry 1989 1993 V Rev Alex McMullan 1993 1997 V Rev Albert McNally 1997 - 2010 V Rev James Crudden 2010 Curates from 1900 Rev Patrick A Mullen Rev Patrick McVeigh Rev J McGrattan Rev Gordon McKinstry Rev Edward Diamond Rev Frank McKenna Rev W D Byrne Rev Freddie MacSorley Rev P MacNamara Rev Hugh OBoyle Rev James Dean Rev Patrick Shannon Rev Francis Cullen Rev John Moley Rev Daniel McAllister Rev Kevin OLeary Rev Noel Watson Rev F OHare Rev Oliver McStravick Rev Daniel McGuckin Rev Alex McMullan Rev Aidan Keenan Rev John Laverty Rev Vincent Boyle SMA Rev Michael Kelly Rev Patrick McFerran Rev Owen Reid Rev Hubert Rooney Rev G Farren Rev Liam Blayney Rev Domnic Murray Rev Declan Mulligan Rev Joseph Campbell Rev Colin Crossey Rev John Field Rev Ernest McCaughan doubt that the essence discussion and debate. Lrach's family held a degree of political importance in the area, with seven descendants of Lrach's father Cuanu being kings of Airgalla. happened?' We are privileged to have this beautiful building in one of the most scenic areas in Ireland. ago? The death has occurred of Maura Clune (nee Lynch) of Maghera, Crusheen. Fr Jim will bless the graves on Sunday, 30th May at 9.30 10.00am. became Sr Ann. Holy Communion should continue to be received in the hand only. 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. indeed the same Church in all the changes brought In some ways, the wise- he knew from childhood. Old John is a rather imposing head the famine was barely over, Fagen , in another article in stone erected by Lady the fishing disaster still a the Mourne Observer dated Priscilla to the memory of clear memory and poverty and August 14th 1959, is quoted her maid, Mary Shallow destitution an ongoing reality. Downs Road in Newcastle. An advert Maghera asked the Rev. Well keep adding records as and when we get the time! I always Catholic Church was a Roman felt that a plaque should Catholic place of worship and So when the Dr Denvir, Bishop commemorate their generosity should be avoided and that of Down and Connor, got to the present generation. [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. Catholic parish in the diocese of Down & Connor. School closures . Naturally, as we complete these transfers more churches will appear on this page. A presbytery was collection of letters from 1890 the Presbyterian Church. Photo 5 The original plan of the church included the floodlighting of the dome which, it was felt, would be a landmark for air, sea and land travellers and a reminder that the Lord keeps watch on them. According 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera to the Irish News, Maghera was probably the seat of a The ancient church of Maghera was bishop and, as such, had a round tower 19 surrounded by a rath. As a result of the Plantation of Ulster and of the Rebellion of 1641 which drove out many of the first English families, Maghera and district attracted Scottish settlers. Main Street is well lined with properties on both sides, but the Shimna Road area has still largely to be developed leanings. Denver. According to the legend St Donard is preserved alive to raise the relics of St Patrick before the general judgment and he celebrates Mass each Sunday at the top of the mountain. We need to face the future with faith and hope, remembering the words of Jesus, Behold I am with you always, even to the end of time. (Matthew 28:20). The site of the new church is towards the top left corner virtually opposite the Presbyterian church. Funeral from his nephew's home Larry O'Neill, 18 Grillagh Road, Tirnoney, Maghera on Wednesday 26 th October at 10.15am for 11.00 Requiem Mass in St John the Baptist Church, Swatragh via webcam st-john-baptist-swatragh - MCN (mcnmedia.tv)) Interment afterwards in adjoining cemetery, Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on his soul. the hushed assembly, told have been manifest than It was attended by no their Imperial Majesties to those of his blessed less a person than the of the tradition handed Mother. [1], The name Maghera is derived from the Irish Machaire Rtha meaning "plain of the fort", however this is itself derived from the older name for the parish, Rth Lraigh, meaning "Lrach's fort". This feast commemorates the visit. Baptism Support for Parents and Godparents. Black Burn is a small stream which starts in Lisnmamuck a townlands a few miles southwest of Maghera. The church had yet to be extend with a porch and belfry. 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. 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. It would not day life of the Church in parishes was have been a surprise, for John was the introduction of the Mass in English 47 a pontiff who wanted to open the and the Mass and other services being windows to let the winds of freshness celebrated with the priest facing the and change sweep through the Church. Researching deaths; Living relatives; Other GRO records; Census. Maghera (/mhr, mkr/ MA-h-RAH, MAK--RAH; from Irish: Machaire Rtha, meaning 'plain of 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. 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? The information is based on locations and records before 1922. 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 , The lower stretches of this burn are very prone to flooding around Black Bridge on the Craigadick Road it joins the Milltown after emerging from a large culvert which the A6 passes over. The outside the home. the plan and presence of God above and within Fifty years onwards in the history of salvation, herself, to revitalize in herself that faith which and confronted by profound challenges to is the secret of her confidence and wisdom the working of Gods grace in history, in our and that love which impels her to sing without own lives and in society, it is salutary for us to ceasing the praises of God commemorate the achievement that Our Lady As I offer these words of heartfelt congratulations of the Assumption Church represented on the to the parishioners and to the priests currently part of the parishioners of the time, the priests serving in the parish, Fr Jim Crudden PP and 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera who steered the project and indeed on the part Fr Colin Crossey CC, I pray that Our Lady of the of all who were associated with its construction. Recording Download . May be of some help, A general comment on the transcriptions. 1919, his wife Rosanna died on their efforts to convert the April 17th 1935, and their son Catholic people of the area Mass had been said in a John Henry died on September to the established church. This alteration of form is the reason we cannot see the dead. would hear To mention only a few, he Mass in the vernacular. A further communication forever at one shilling a year Amid the turmoil of the followed on the September in early December 1853, Im mid-19th century, Fr Hugh 10th in similar vein. 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 special thanks to Fr Peter Madden and Fr John Downey for concelebrating the beautiful . The report claims the number of tickets sold outnumbered the seats available inside. A large country parish in South Derry. Message us through the Facebook group to discuss this (although if your ancestors are pre-1800, it is very unlikely that records exist to help). Denver. Do not be carried from your course of new doctrines: What gives strength to a mans heart is gratitude. (Heb. In 2003 the Ancient Order of Hibernians erected a headstone to make the "Famine Plot" were local victims were buried. Dr Phoenix goes on to give a fuller outline of Mr Kings life. Onwards The small river is well locally known as the Mullagh River because of the townland in which it flows. for churches to have a spire accommodate 200 people. Obituary: McKeever (Portstewart), Charlie. Unfortunately, whilst there are quite a few church and other records in our pipeline, Magherafelt Frst Presbyterian isnt one of them. 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. 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. 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. If the event you are looking for is not listed below then it was NOT RECORDED and NO PLAYBACK is available. 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. Sadly missed by her sons Michael and Noel, her daughters Mary (O'Loughlin) and Connie (Bolton), daughters-in-law Mary and Majella,sons-in-law Donal and John . 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. Dear mother-in-law of Gareth, Zita-Maria and Jessica. BMD records can also be obtained at Irishgenealogy and for some records you'll be able to see the original entry (for . 13:7-9) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - A great Catholic layman, young life, full of promise of Constantinople and the whose profound knowledge was so tragically cut archbishop of Canterbury, of theology and whose off by a monstrous deed. Fr where his family had their roots. To book a baptism please contact Fr Jim PP right after any mass and bring a copy of the childs long Birth Certificate with you. Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with information for contact them. He gave it to faltered. 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What a wonderful website, which I came across coincidently. 17th January at 11.30am for service in St Paul's Parish Church, Garvagh at 12noon, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. in 1845, was no longer suitable for an expanding congregation. . Privacy policy, Copyright John Grenham, Eoin Grenham 2023. great grand da moved over to Scotland and ended up in Coatbridge and this is all I know would love to find out who the rest of the family where and is dos anyone have an idea where to look. 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. Hall by direct labour and the extension to the old St became owner of the two Marys which was granted in This was the residence of houses on the Downs Road. The younger generation will be here to celebrate the centenary in 2066. Maghera All known copies of records. An 18th century authority speaking of the church says: Near it formerly stood a high tower which, about 30 years ago, was overturned by a violent storm and lay at length and entire on the ground like a huge gun without breaking into pieces, so wonderfully hard and binding was the cement in this work. It has been estimated from this that the round tower was thrown down about the year 1710 or 1712. Carmichael (nee Curley) Lavey, 29th November 2022. A collection in the church preceded by a 3-day campaign raised 10,000 (175,000 in todays currency). The combined efforts of priests Vatican II provided an ideal and parishioners culminated in opportunity to build a new the official opening on Sunday, church which would reflect June 12, 1966. Its population was 4,220 in the 2011 Census,[2] increasing from 3,711 in the 2001 Census. Obituaries; Archive; The Queen & Northern Ireland; Opinion. the Word Incarnate. 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