The Larne Times & Weekly Telegraph covered the town of Maghera in an interesting and wonderfully detailed article featured in their 8 th November 1913 edition. 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. Reflecting European Union employment in local food processing, 213 residents in 2011 did not have English as a first language.[15]. He also told them that is was his own peculiar residence until the day of judgment. Katrina Wharton should continue to be received in the hand only, Any couples who would like to book a wedding in the Parish. All recording queries and requests should be directed to the Parish. Do not forget those who have had charge of you, and preached Gods word to you. Im very thankful for sites like this whcih provide links and documents for free . It is with deep sadness and a profound sense of loss that we announce the death of Fr John Cargan. beloved husband of the late Nora, loving father of Malachy, Dympna, Hugh, Peter and Ann. The Bread and Butter Reformers Father Hanna did wonderful work for the parish in the 40 years of his pastorate 1845- Father Walsh was called upon to combat the 85. Weddings. There was a 117 per cent rise in population 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera 48 It comes after a pedestrian died after being knocked down on Tuesday morning by a pick-up truck in Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh. Privacy policy, Copyright John Grenham, Eoin Grenham 2023. for churches to have a spire accommodate 200 people. It is bordered by the parishes of Ballynascreen, Ballyscullion, Desertmartin, Dungiven, Kilcronaghan, Killelagh, Magherafelt, Tamlaght O'Crilly, and Termoneeny. Dr Murray of Maynooth has parish. Patrick Doherty PP 159 Glen Road, Maghera, Co Derry BT46 5JN Tel: 028 7964 2496 Email: pdoherty@magheraparishderry.com Rev. In 1150 however the seat was transferred to Maghera, until 1254 when after complaints of its isolation from the "mainstream of civilisation" it was removed to Derry. The church had yet to be extend with a porch and belfry. Baptism Support for Parents and Godparents. The catchment area will, therefore, include Garvagh, Kilrea, Magherafelt, Moneymore, Draperstown, etc..from just south of Dungiven to Lough Neagh (although most records currently will probably be from the Garvagh-Kilrea-Maghera-Tobermorerectangleat the moment). from further disfigurement. It also said two of the school's current Year 12 pupils were injured in the crash. BMD records can also be obtained at Irishgenealogy and for some records you'll be able to see the original entry (for . (which is still in the Parish of Maghera.. both places are maybe 5 miles apart). Mr McKenna, a former pupil at St Patrick's College, Maghera, was from the area and was an apprentice electrician. Unfortunately, he suffered health problems during the building stage. Naturally, as we complete these transfers more churches will appear on this page. 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. Currently,GRONI are offering access online to Birth, Marriage and Death records for a cost (effectively 2.50 / $3.25 USto see a record). The building became a reality with the support of the parishioners whose generosity is still very much in evidence. Yet, what would he find? Ogham marker posts appeal. at 7.30 pm. The records we put online are no later than the 1936-1940 period due to personal privacy reasons. For instance, shall inevitably in all our churches come closer to and in this lovely one another. What's new?| | Looking towards the west, this image clearly shows the old St Marys church and surrounding cemetery. Photos page 1, 86 and 87 reproduced with kind permission from Stiofan OConnor Our parish, with the support of the diocese, is addressing the challenges we face with confidence. a bishop and its first bishop and founder He says: That exceeding high mountain was the great St Donard who gives his which overhangs the sea that flows between name to the loftiest mountain of the noble Ireland and Britain is called Slanga. Our Lady of the Assumption Church , Newcastle, Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Newcastle. Search By Date From. But never has and Orthodox. translated the plans and resurrection, in God's the designs into this acre between the old We implore Almighty God, gracious reality. Mary Digging through the Letters Marys, We are on a warren had been a faithful companion, of Rev J R Moore, agent for now, but there are people nurse and friend to the Lord Annesley, gives us some here today who will see us Dowager for a lifetime. Recording Password . An alphabetical list of townlands in the parish of Maghera, which includes division and OS map references. people. that the Bishop had paid the by W E Shaw - agent for the arrears and that space would Annesly Estate at that time. Guide to Maghera Civil Parish, County Down ancestry, family history, and genealogy. 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 1 message. J R retired around was the hope that the ground the parochial house was 1850 as William Richard, could be bought by our parish still not built. The next course will be on Wed. 25th thJan. in the Moneyscalp area in the William was the father of Fr Luke Walsh arrived in the early times may have seen Mathew, died on April 8th 1912, area, sent by Bishop Crolly to to the spiritual needs of our Matthew, died on April 6th combat and resist the Earl in ancestors in the Penal Days? What on earth has Second Vatican Council. 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. 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. 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. Father ODorans career The priests who had the spiritual charge of was prematurely terminated in consequence Maghera before the Reformation were only of a fall from his horse when returning from a vicars, for the bishops were the rectors of sick call in Loughkeelan. He asks see around us to imagine a catholic us in this who had the misfortune magnificent to be shipwrecked on a edifice desert island about a happily decade ago and who was replacing rescued and brought back uninspired to civilisation only in imitations the last few weeks. others gave smaller amounts Fr David McWilliams was, Fr Hugh ONeills remark: towards the building fund. Father Dempsey, who died parish priest of activities of the soupers who were actively Downpatrick, and Fr J McIlvenny the immediate assailing the Catholic faith in Maghera. We have many different categories of records here, so feel free to click on the links below and have fun! Leader, Emma Nugent would like to urge anyone who likes singing or. John Henry you consider the large may have been used as a (Sean) later a solicitor, parish congregation now in existence. But that was when I was young and the blood was hot. Twas Britannia bade our I, therefore, decided that, seeing as the year 2016 was Wild Geese go, that small the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising and also the nations might be free 50th of the building of our new church, I would include Fr But their lonely graves are by Charlies immortal words in full, I still find them stirring in Suvlas waves or the shores the extreme. There were TWO Michael Bradleys born in 1901. He attended the first meeting of the Dail in the Mansion House in Dublin in 1919. 17th January at 11.30am for service in St Paul's Parish Church, Garvagh at 12noon, followed by interment in the adjoining churchyard. Elaine Patricia McGarrity (54), who was from the area, was walking on Brownshill Link Road when the crash happened at about 9am. The old church and town were burned in the 12th century. St Marys church, built drive to raise funds. The Parish of Maghera gratefully acknowledges the permission granted by editors of The Irish News and The Down Recorder to reproduce sections of their respective publications. The teenager, who had a younger brother, had been involved in Slaughtneil GAA club. As the Right proudly high over names of Mac Swiney, Countess Markievicz, de Valera Dublin town they hung and the others were read out and answered by Faoi out the flag of war Ghlas Ag Na Gaill (locked up by the foreigner) Charlie Twas better to die neath ONeill was so touched that he was inspired and set an Irish sky than at Suvla about composing that song of the times, The Foggy Dew. What a wonderful website, which I came across coincidently. 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. "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. Sheskin Bridge, A6 Ranaghan Culvert, Ranaghan Bridge , Fallagloon Bridge , Upper Fallylea Bridge , Fallylea Bridge, Galwilly Bridge , Milltown Bridge , New Bridge , Mullagh Bridge , Old Mullagh Bridge , A6 Ballynahone Culvert And Widow Steeles Bridge. Pre-deceased by her husband Matthew (Matty). However by from the Bryansford Road to door to the new church. Please contactFr Jim PP right after any mass 6 months before the date of wedding to ensure all paperwork is completed. Following the launch of the Hanna attended to his flock Our church was built on building fund, on August 19th in Bryansford chapel for 40 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera the site of the garden 1854, a disgruntled member years from 1845 until his and Maryville became the of the Church of Ireland issued death in 1885. In Canterbury, an eleventh century archbishop Lanfranc, proclaimed the feat as the greatest feast of our Lady. The following information is a starting point for records about the civil parish of Maghera. Rehearsals are about to kick off soon for the parish folk choir. FREE information); And if you dont live in Northern Ireland, access to these records becomes the issue rather than cost. In the interim the back wall was covered in drapes and held a large crucifix. He died and his slice of valuable real estate. It is situated within Mid-Ulster District, as well as the civil parish of . 10 Jan 2023. However, since this IS an amateur genealogy site, we are limited by both time and financial constraints. 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. to Saint Vincent De Paul c/o McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. The Provisional Irish Republican Army were responsible for ten of the deaths. fit for purpose. Rathmurbhuilg which signifies the rath at Tradition records that St Donard had two the sea inlet. When the site was being prepared they were given to Gerald Annesley who, in return, contributed to the parish building fund. Unavailable. Paddy's wake will commence today (Sunday) at 3pm (Family time from 10pm) Funeral from his late residence, 3 Churchfield Road Ballycastle, on Tuesday 11am for 12 noon Requiem Mass in St Joseph's Church, Dunloy. Bryansford or Ballyhafry Protestant bishop denounced in the House old chapel was erected about 1760. of Lords a solemn woe against all who There is still preserved an old return from should oppose it. A presbytery was collection of letters from 1890 the Presbyterian Church. St Patrick's College expressed "profound sadness" over its former pupil's death. 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. Do good, seek justice. THE ROSARY: servedMonday - Thursday at 9.35 am. But church and the sea in this Mass, to bless now you will allow me to beside Canon O'Neill, who your offering, and we express to you, My Lord, as first thought of this confidently ask the Mother representing this diocese, lovely rotunda design, of God, whose glorious the congratulations and canon Murray and Assumption you honour of your entire flick; many priests and people with your gift, to take and to the priests and who served this parish under the loving care of people of this parish our faithfully and well; and her Immaculate Heart this warmest felicitations on I know I need not exhort infant church, as she once a triumphant achievement, you today to hold him and took the Infant Jesus, our and to the parishioners his widow and all those Divine Lord and Master, in particular our dear to him constantly to whom be honour and admiration for their quite in your prayers. Honestly, I have no clue! We have spent literally THOUSANDS of hours deciphering and transcribing old church records and other official documents such as the 1831 Census for inclusion on this website. Sitemap | | His minister, John Glendy, was forced into American exile.[8][9]. Previous to its erection Mass several curates acting as administrators during was for some time celebrated in a temporary the later years of his life) and Rev Luke Walsh, station in a house near the harbour the who took charge of the parish in May 1827. location of which cannot now be determined. However, will endeavour to provide this kind of information for FREE! Although the Assumption particularly lovely For as we all realise of our Lady was solemnly music; or whether it is more than ever today, sad defined as late as 1950 Like this book? To this day, in majestic York Minster, one can see in The decision to go ahead with the building of the new church was greatly helped by the availability of a suitable site in the garden area behind Weatherall Cottage (now the Newcastle Shopping Centre). Charles McLaughlin, 70 Rosemount Gardens, Derry. . January 14, 2023. 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. . However the the 4th Earl, became 21. but that never transpired. Maghera parish priest Fr Patrick Doherty said the family were in shock over Mr McKenna's tragic death. Some records can be obtained from the General Register Office of Northern Ireland (GRO) but at a cost. Particularly Amy Boyd who married Ezekiel in 1762, in Ballycastle. Recent death notices and obituaries from Derry and County Derry. As you know, Many welcome these morals is clearly known; every church in the world changes; some deplore and outside and beyond is erected to the glory of them. Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Maghera Presbyterian Church Early Marriages (1843-1846), Kilrea First Presbyterian Early Marriage Records (1825-1827), Points to remember when researching your Ancestors, https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1902/01926/1746077.pdf, https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1901/01947/1752588.pdf, https://www.facebook.com/groups/172319309584937/?ref=bookmarks, The Maghera and District Genealogical & History Society. Contemplate the happy issue of the life they led, and imitate their faith. Photo 12 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera The architecture of the roof is echoed in the triangular sections of colour pale blue to reflect the sky; ochre, a representation of the light of Christ; and dark blue evoking the sea. nascar playoff standings round of 12. parish of maghera deaths . 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. should be tampered with, between centuries. Its population was 4,220 in the 2011 Census,[2] increasing from 3,711 in the 2001 Census. As for But perhaps not the there would have been a `breathing space', why, so least of Pope John's an unanimous outcry. Born in Maghera Parish of Lurgan, Virginia, Cavan, Ireland. Assumption. A collection in the church preceded by a 3-day campaign raised 10,000 (175,000 in todays currency). 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