Islandeady-Glenisland Parish Newsletter
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St Patrick’s Church, Islandeady and Holy Rosary Church, Glenisland.
Parish Priest: Fr Pat Donnellan- 094-9024125 or 087-2311236. Email:
Web sites: islandeady.ie / glenislandnewsflash.ie / mayo.ie / tuamarchdiocese.org
Remembering in Masses: SAT 5th (Gl.) 7 pm:
Anniv. Nora & John Ryan, Killaughbawn & Dec F. / Betty Feeney & husband Willie,
Graffymore, & Maria Morley, Castlebar & Dec Dillon F. / James Murray, Kilgarve.
SUN 6th (Is.) 11 am: M Mind. Joe Joyce, Ballyglass, wife Annie & their son Joseph. /
Nora O’Malley & husband Tom, Cloonan. / Nora & Michael Murray, Leitir.
MON 7th (Gl.) 7 pm: Mass for Holyday of obligation – The Immaculate Conception.
MON 8th (Is.) 7 pm: Mass for Holyday of obligation – The Immaculate Conception.
SAT 12th – in Westport 12.30 – Wedding Mass for Michael O’Malley & Joanna Higgins.
SAT 12th (Gl.) 7 pm:
Tony Ginnelly (1st Anniv) Towneena & Dec F & neighbour Walter Walsh. / Mike & Nora
Flannery, daughter Rosaleen, son Gerry, Beltra. / Evelyn, Packie & Gerry Tolan, C’bar.
SUN 13th (Is.) 11 am:
M Mind. Paddy Joe Clarke, Sydney & Cloggernagh. / Ellen Kelly (2nd Anniv),Cornanool & hus John. / Beesie & John Joe O’Brien & grandson Iain. / Gerry & Mary Brosnihan & son Mikie, Deergrove. / Sabina & Edward Staunton & all Dec of Kilcoyne & Staunton F.
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RIP - John Moran, Leeds & Ballycroy (brother of Patricia Hoban, Lappallagh).
- Maria Carty, nee Coady, Sligo & Castlebar (sister of Adrian Coady).
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Next TUES 8th December is a Holyday of obligation – The Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Mass in Glenisland MON 7th at 7 pm & in Islandeady on TUES 8th at 7 pm.
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Pobal Dé – People of God helping / ministering in CHURCH next week:
Readers: Gl. – M Dooley (3rd Sun Advent C. P106) Is. – Youth Group.
Min of Eucharist: Gl. – S McLoughlin. / Is. – Jos O’Malley, A Roache, M Reidy.
Mass Servers: Gl. – as in ‘Newsflash’. / Is. – Team 4 (SUN to following SAT).
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Kind volunteers & ‘meitheal’ to help decorate/prepare for Christmas asked to please gather in Glenisland Church next SUN 13th at 2 pm. All invited (& a little Party after !).
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Ø Christmas Penance Service in Islandeady Church on MON 21st Dec at 8 pm.
Ø Christmas Penance Service in Glenisland Church on WED 23rd Dec at 7 pm.
Ø Christmas Eve Masses: Glenisland Church 7 pm and Islandeady Church 9 pm.
Ø Christmas Day Masses: Glenisland Church 10 am & Islandeady Church 11.30 am.
Ø Islandeady Pioneers Annual Christmas cards & Calendars now on sale after Mass.
Ø Adoration: Glenisland Mon/Wed 7-8 pm./ Islandeady: Sun/Mon/Tues7-8 & Thur 8-9.
Ø Marian Movement ‘Praying for Priests’ in Glenisland Church every SUN evening 7 pm.
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Youth Mass with Folk Group - involving Foroige Club & others - next SUN 13th at 11 am Mass in Islandeady Church. All invited to be part of this youthful happy celebration.
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Ø Glenisland monthly ‘Newsflash’ is available now from the usual Distributors.
Ø Islandeady GAA Lotto this SUN 6th at 8.30 pm in The Halfway. Jackpot €14,700.
Ø Islandeady Comm Council meeting this Monday 7th in St Aidan’s room at 7.30 pm.
Ø Card Game every MON night in Islandeady Comm Centre at 9 pm. All welcome.
Ø Meeting & food with Finance Committee next WED 9th in St Aidan’s room at 7 pm.
Ø Wed Get-together group: dinner every WED in Comm Centre from 11am. All welcome
Ø Islandeady Foroige Club for 12-18 yrs every FRI 8.30 -10 pm in Community Centre.
Ø Community Christmas Party is next SAT 12th December in The Halfway - organised by
Islandeady Comm Council. Finger food, music & fun for €10. Open to all.
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Jack’s Old Cottage: Pilates TUES. / Spinning MON & WED. / Line Dancing THUR. / Veterinary Talk FRI 8 pm with Vet George O’Malley. / All details - Joe 087-9443626.
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St Jarlath's College & The Mercy Convent Tuam present ‘Carousel’ next Thur/Fri/Sat 10th, 11th, 12th at 8 pm. Tickets available from St. Jarlath's College office. All welcome.
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Cura provides counselling support after an abortion, even years after an abortion. We also offer counselling & support for men & other family members. All services are free, confidential, non-judgemental. Info from Cura on 1850 622 626, or visit www.cura.ie
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Anam Cara monthly Parent Evening on THUR 17th from 7.30 to 9 pm in the Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar. Services available free of charge to bereaved parents.
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Advent Reflection & a Catholic view of dreams by Fr Ali Kelly SMA on TUES 8th and TUES 15th Decemberfrom 7.30 – 8.30pm in SMA House, Claregalway. All welcome.
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Healing Mission will take place this week in Esker Church Athenry: Mon 7th to Fri 11th Dec. Daily 10am, 5pm, 7pm & 9pm. All welcome.
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On next TUES 8th December in the Castlecourt Hotel Westport at 5pm there will be a film on the Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima. All are welcome. Admission Free.
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Divine Mercy Healing Mass at the Ark Centre, 23 Mitchell Terrace Athlone next FRI 11th at 7.30pm. Celebrant: Fr Freddie Warner. All welcome. Details from 087 7828283.
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Thought for the Day
‘Your Mirror will tell you
What none of your Friends will’
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Christmas Penance Service in Islandeady on MON 21st at 8 pm and in Glenisland on WED 23rd at 7 pm. A unique opportunity to avail of the Sacrament of Reconciliation - Christmas Confessions. PLEASE leave a half hour free to prepare for Christ’s Birthday.
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Interested in Serving as a Priest in the Archdiocese of Tuam? A Vocations information Day will be held on SAT 5th March. In advance of that a number of ‘Come and See’ meals will be held in January around the diocese. Info from Fr. Fintan at 093-24166.
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The Islandeady-Glenisland Church weekly Parish Newsletter is on the web every week. Please inform people away from home that it can be read at: islandeady.ie OR mayo.ie
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Items for the Islandeady-Glenisland weekly Parish Newsletter should be in by THUR the latest each week – Email & Phone Number details above or post or deliver to the Priest.
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December 2015 - Islandeady Community Council Monthly Parish Newsletter
- compiled and printed below by Patricia Rice, Islandeady Community Centre.
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ChurchNotices forDecember2015
- OffertoryCollectorsDec: Peter Collins, TimmyDavitt, SeamusMoylette.
- FinanceCommitteehelping for December:Team F.
- AltarSociety for December:AnnaghandDrimneen.
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Recent Deathsassociated with the Parish:
- Margaret McCormack,Rinnaseer.
- Joe Joyce,Ballyglass,Clogher.
- Julia Joyce, nee Irwin,DrumgariveCashel.
- Neil Chambers,Shramore, Newport (father ofBreege O’Donnell,Corha).
- Paddy Joe Clarke, Sydney, Australia (brother of Tommy Clarke,Cloggernagh).
- Sister Margaret O’Grady, Wexford (aunt of Austin Gibbons,
Cloggernagh).
- AnneVarley, Dublin &Hollymount(sister of TonyVarley,
CloggernaghNS).
- Catherine (CJ) Gavin,Castlebar(sister of Jack Fahey,Beltra, & aunt of Bernie Joyce,
Dooleague)
- May O’Grady, Galway (sister of the late Gabriel Barrett, Dooleague).
- PeterLydon,Killawalla(father of Mary Nixon,CloggernaghCogaulaschools).
- DeliaNyland,Curradrish,Castlebar(mother of PatriciaLydon,GlenislandNS).
- Tom Jennings,TurloughRd,Castlebar(father of ValerieMoylett,Rinnaseer).
May They Rest inPeace.
Sincere Sympathy is extended to all their bereaved relatives and friends.
Recent BaptismsinIslandeady:
-CalumLeon Joyce,Barnastang, son ofCiara& John.
- Isabelle AgnesMcLoughlin,Deerpark, daughter of Maud & Thomas.
Congratulations to the parents and their families.
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Rock Rose House
Mayo Stoma Group.
Mayo Stoma Support Groupareholding their Christmas Social evening at Rock Rose House,Castlebaron Friday 4th December at 7.30pm. Please Call094 9038407to confirm attendance.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS
Votes of sympathy were passed at the last Community Council meeting to the families of JoeJoyce, Ballyglass, MargaretMcCormackRinaseer, Mary CollinsCornanool, Tom JenningsCastlebarfather of ValerieMoyletteDerrycoourane, KevinBasquill son of ChrisPhilbinCarrowbeg, Niall Chambers Newport father ofBreegeO’Donnell, MrsLydonaunt of Tommy WalshDerrycoosh.
Community Futures:At a recent Community Futures general meeting inMulrannyin which we were represented, displays, demonstration and a presentation showed the progressof the various participants in the scheme. We have been members since 2007. Mayo Community Council are working with all communities that are over 5 years to re-launch their ActionPlan .One of the areas it’s hoped to focus on is the Business and Tourism aspect of the scheme in the next stage.
ChristmasAnnual:Material from all clubs and organisations as wellany other stories etc , needs to be in before the end of November.Contact Patricia0949044797or email
ParishChristmasparty: AIslandeadyParishChristmas party nigh is to be held on SAT 12thDecember in Marty’s Halfway House. This is a social gathering to celebrate Christmas and will be open to all the Community. Tickets are on sale at €5 each.Music by Tempo.Finger foods, and spot prizes on the night.
The Sale of Work:The Annual Sale of Work, which is the culmination of a lot of the work of the Community members.All members whether those representing their villages or their local clubs put their collective shoulders to the wheel and the energy generated made all the difference.
The sale of Work is a long established parish event. Experience gained this yearwill be put togood use when this event comes around again.Its wasa huge success and our thanks to the shops and business of our neighbouring townsCastlebarand Westportfor their generous contributions.We ask that you, inturn,give them your regular support, especially when you aredoing your shopping for the Christmas season. "Arscáthachéileamhaireannnadaoine" was an old Irish saying. It meant "We all live in eachothersshadow".
Thanks to the sponsors of our main ticket raffle prizes.
Thanks to the local people of each stationarea inthe parish for their kind contributions, and To the local venue Marty’s Half way houseIslandeadyfor the use of their premises.andmany thanks for the help and hard work on the day and to the huge number of people who turned out to support.
To all that contributed in anyway“Thank You”.
The raffle ticket winners: “Congratulations to”
CarlosHorkanwon1stprize: Evening meal + Cocktail for 2 + 1 night B+B in Land Mark Hotel Carrick-on-Shannon.
KatieMcArdlewon2nd Prize: 3 month gym membership for 1 in HotelWestport.
Susan Flynnwon 3rd Prize: BBQ fromHorkans Garden Centre.
BridieGibbonswon 4th Prize:€200 cash, sponsored by Needham Funeral Directors.
Paul Corcoranwon5thPrize:Hamper, sponsored by CentraCastlebar.
Simeon O’Flaherty won6thPrize: €100 cash, sponsored Key West.
JohnTunneywon7th Prize: Meal voucher for 4, sponsored by HealeyMacks BreaffyHouse.
Monies brought in by the Sale of Work will ensure that the CommunityCentreof which we arejustly proud, will continueto function. Funding had indeed run perilously low leading up to this month but nowall can relax for another year.Once again A huge “THANK YOU”to everybody.
Islandeadycard game results Monday night November 23rd.
First place shared by: June Costello and Kevin Quinn.
Second place shared by: Peter O'MalleyandSéanMulroy.
Third place shared by: John Walsh, Maura Grimes, Tony Moore,SéanLydon,RichieNeedham, Peter Reynolds, EugeneGranahan, Kevin Gibbons,SéanMulgrewand Paddy O'Malley.
Raffle winners were, Peter Reynolds, Maura Grimes andPeaderTunney.
The game continues inIslandeadyCommunity centre every Monday night @ 9:00pm.
In a nice warm friendly environment with a cuppa and lightrefreshments
served afterwards.
Entry fee is just €5:00.Firstprize is €80. Second place is €60.andThird prize is €40. Everybody is very welcome!
VILLAGE ENHANCEMENT GROUP 23-11-2015
The village enhancement group is continually planning to enhance different areas around the community. They are open to ideas and suggestions from people in relation to any areas they would like to see improved or enhanced in any way. The group promise all suggestions will be discussed and feedback given to the relevant people. Presently the group is reviewing the projects it was involved in last year and looking forward to completing same.
Reidsx:Thegroup are quite happy with the present appearance of this area but aware further work is needed. It is necessary to allow the ground to settle and observe where further drainage may be needed next year. It is planned to set some shrubs along the insidehedge inearly spring andPadraic Horkanhas already advised us in this area. It has to be agreed if it is necessary to put an outside edging in this area and enhance the central flat area further.
We would like to take thisopportunityto acknowledge the people in this area who have cut the grass and maintained this area during the summer months. It demonstrates commitment and pride people take in their surrounding area in order to improve the environment foreveryone. Thegroup envisage that other areas will take a lead from this area and maintain each area following their enhancement as any public funding by way of work carried out will only be given once in each area.
AughagowerX:Thisappearance of this area has been admired by many people. The problem encountered earlier with‘Mare’s tail’ weed has been curtailed successfully withpersistent spraying byEoin. The laurel hedging has settled in. Again further enhancement along the main road on both sides is needed next year. Unfortunately due to the large volume of traffic at any time work in this area is proving difficulty for safety reasons. The traffic cone displaced recently needs to be fixed.
SCHOOLBUS RouteRevised atAughagowerJunction: The VEG members, Schoolchildrenand Parents especially are very happy with the new arrangement by CIE in the interest of safety, for school collection in the morning. Following safety concerns expressed to the group last year by several parents the group organised a meeting with all the relevant bodies. A meeting took place at the busy junction with the following people:
Ann Sweeney ( Area EngineerCastlebar) CIE Bus Inspectors Seamus and Denis, Mayo Road Safety Officer Noel Gibbons,GardaSafety officer SeanCunnane, VEG membersEoinandBreege, Parent Representatives Lorraine L, Elaine G, Catherine H ,Michael G,SephineM ,T.F.Gibbonsand MichaelWalshe. Bus Driver Marty O’Grady had been consulted prior to the meeting and was delighted the safety concerns were being addressed. Proposals were discussed with all present and CIE agreed to explore same. Following review and several discussions during the summer it was agreed to revise the collection arrangement on a trial basis.
The school bus now travels up theAughagowerroad only in the morning, turns atO’Brien’shouse and collects the schoolchildren on its way back to the main road with the main stop at a lay-bybeforethe main junction. This prevents children having to cross the main road with the constant traffic.In theevening thebus stops safely along the left side.The group are very grateful to all the people involved who worked together to find a solution to this serious safety concern.