Parish News

“The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness.” Pope Benedict XVI

PARISH OF KILMORE & DRUMSNATT.

16th August 2026

We pray for the happy repose of the soul of Jennifer Kelly, née Clerkin, Corcaghan, who passed away on Monday 10th August. Her funeral Mass took place on Wednesday 12th August in St. Michael’s Church, Corcaghan with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. May God grant eternal rest up on her soul.

We Pray For All Our Recently Deceased

AMOUNT RECEIVED FOR WEEK ENDED

9th August 2026: €1014.41

To download a standing order form click here

St. Mary’s Parents’ Association are holding a Cash for Clobber on the week starting August 31st. More details to follow.

Cavan Institute Parent and Student Information Evening & Open Day

August 2026.

Join us at Cavan Institute’s Parent & Student Information Evening on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 from 7.00 pm to 9.00pm, or call in to us during our Open Day on Friday, 28 August 2026 from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm. Late applications are still being accepted, with student induction commencing from Monday 7 September 2026. Don’t miss your opportunity to secure a place for September – Apply today.

Marriage Enrichment Weekend:

Marriage Enrichment Weekend – 2nd – 4th October 2026: Marriage Encounter Ireland invites married couples to a residential Weekend from Friday 2nd October to Sunday 4th October 2026 at the Focolare Centre, Curryhills, Prosperous Co Kildare. Step away from daily distractions to deepen your communication, renew your love, and rediscover the joy of your marriage. Visit www.marriageencounter.ie.

ALONE Volunteers Needed:

Could you spare an hour a week to support an older person in your community? ALONE is looking for volunteers to provide friendship and companionship to older people who may be experiencing loneliness or isolation. Full training and ongoing support are provided, and volunteering can make a real difference in someone’s life. 8426

Employability Monaghan Cavan offers a Free & Confidential service for people with Disabilities, health conditions and mental health difficulties who are looking for work. Call 087 7977093 or visit www.mcses.ie.

ONE DAY PILGRIMAGE TO LOUGH DERG:

Saturday 29 August. Bus will depart at 7.30am from the lower car park at the back of the Courthouse in Monaghan town. Cost €25 per person. To book a seat: contact Adrian (087-7859 582), Maura (087-0547 149) or Mary (086-8358 137).

Anniversary Masses 15th – 30th August

Saturday 15th August St Michael’s 7.30pm
Brother James Gavin OFM CAP
Sunday 16th August St Mary’s 10.00am
Frances Le Surf – Month’s Mind
Eamonn Coyle, Rooskey, 1st anniversary
Rose & Peter Connolly, Drumsnatt, their daughter Gabrielle Farrell & their grandson Dermot McKenna
Saturday 22nd August St Mary’s 10am
Mass – no intention booked
Saturday 22nd August St Michael’s 7.30pm
Mass – no intention booked
Sunday 23rd August St Mary’s 10.00am
Michael & Mary Casey, Rooskey & DM Coyle & Casey families
James & Margaret Coyle, Mullanavannog & DM
Martin McSkeane, Clonavarne, & DM
Saturday 29th August St Mary’s 10am
Michael McPhillips, Clonavarne & DM of the Haffey family, Clonavarne;
Carmel Fogarty & DM of McAnearney family Belfast
Saturday 29th August St Michael’s 7.30pm
Frank & Rose McConnon, Slieveroe, their daughter Annemarie Islam née McConnon, London; & John & Annie McConnon & DM
Sunday 30th August St Mary’s 10.00am
Mass – no intention booked

Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn:

Award-winning Monaghan uilleann piper Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn will perform a special concert at Cahans Meeting House on Friday, 28th August 2026 at 8pm with Tullycorbet CCÉ also performing. An influential master of the instrument and a multi-time All-Ireland Fleadh Ceoil champion, Tiarnán will fill the historic venue with his acclaimed, articulate playing. In addition to a night of exceptional live traditional music, he will also share the fascinating history of William Clarke from Ballybay. Clarke was a legendary clockmaker, jeweller, and master piper who crucially helped keep uilleann piping alive in the early 20th century, making one of the first commercial recordings of the instrument back in 1928. Admission will be €15.

WE WELCOMED

Isla Angela Duffy and Winnie Rose Murphy into our parish faith community last weekend. We pray God’s Blessings on them and their families.
If you would like to arrange a Baptism, please contact the Parish office.

The Parish Office

Opening hours are: Monday 10am—2pm;

Tuesday 10am—12 noon;

Closed Wednesday;

Thursday 10am—12 noon;

Friday 10am—2pm.