PARISH OF KILMORE & DRUMSNATT.

19th May 2024

We Pray For All Our Recently Deceased

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12th May 2024: €2007.10

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The 1828 “invasion of Ulster

History talk on 23 May – ‘The 1828 “invasion of Ulster” and the meeting at Ballintra’ Patrick Duffy, PhD candidate in history at Trinity College, Dublin and IRC Postgraduate Scholar will give a talk on John Lawless’ ‘invasion of Ulster’ in 1828 and the meeting at what was then the Ballybay Catholic church located in Ballintra graveyard. Meeting at Ballintra church (Eircode: A75 F750) at 7pm on Thursday, 23 May to view the site of the meeting, followed by a talk on its background, key events, significance and legacy at Drumhowan Community Centre (Eircode: A75 YV81) at 8pm. All welcome. Refreshments served.

Employment and Training Expo 2024

CMETB are hosting the Employment and Training Expo 2024 in the Kilmore Hotel, Cavan on Tuesday 21st May from 4pm – 7pm and in Monaghan Institute, on Thursday 30th May from 4pm – 7pm. Come along to discover local jobs, connect with employers and discover education, training and apprenticeships all under one roof. Contact employerservices@cmetb.ie

Diocesan Music Day

Diocesan Music Day & Weekend – Saturday/Sunday 25/26 May 2024 – St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre and Church, Park Street, Monaghan. Led by Ronan MacDonagh, the renowned composer of liturgical music in the traditional Irish style. The Diocesan Music Day will take place on Saturday 25th from 10am to 4pm in St Jospeh’s Pastoral Centre. On Sunday 26th at 5pm there will be a Concert with Fuamlaoi and String Quartet in St Joseph’s Church – an enchanting evening of Liturgical Music in true Irish Traditional style. Organised by the Clogher Diocesan Liturgy Commission. Tickets for each day can be purchased for €10 / £10; for those who wish to attend both days a special combi ticket will cost €15 / £15. For booking and further information visit clogherdiocese.ie/churchmusic/

Lough Derg

Lough Derg One Day Retreats in May: These guided days of prayer and reflection will take place on Sun 5th, Mon 6th, Sun 12th, Tue 14th, Sat 18th, Sat 25th and Mon 27th. More details can be found at www.loughderg.ie. €45 per person, booking essential. The Lough Derg traditional Three-Day Pilgrimage begins on Friday May 31st and continues until August 15th.

An Gorta Mor

You are invited to The Annual International Commemoration Day of An Gorta Mor/The Great Hunger in The Bully’s Acre Graveyard,Scotshouse Rd Clones on Sunday 19th May from 12-1pm. Theme – The tradition,elements and cultural importance of an Irish Wake. Parking at the Graveyard and along the Scotshouse road is limited. There will be a shuttle bus from the front of Clones Credit Union from 11:30 am or enjoy a walk out to the Graveyard. Wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring some wildflowers to scatter on the site. Everyone Welcome.