Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth, marriage, death, census, and military records. Why do they appear in vertical form? Im sure they were not originally like that when I first used the site. Alfred (Alfie) Campbell, Co. Derry/Londonderry. Im very thankful for sites like this whcih provide links and documents for free . PARISH PRIEST (1955-63) As down the glen one Easter morn ,to a city fair rode I Eamon McMullan There armed lines of marching men in squadrons passed me by One of our more illustrious Parish Priests was Fr Charlie No fife did hum, nor battle drum, ONeill (1955-63), a dedicated Gael, who formally served did sound its dread tattoo. The Parish of Maghera has 2 churches - St. Patrick's Church, Glen and St. Mary's Church, Maghera. LATEST PARISH NEWSLETTER. Photo (1) A feature of the garden wall along the Downs Road was a pair of ornamental stone lions which were thought to have come from the gate pillars at the entrance to Castlewellan Castle. Our church is possibly the first modern church in Ireland and the UK to be opened. 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 presbytery was collection of letters from 1890 the Presbyterian Church. See all services streamed on the internet - simply [ CLICK HERE ] St Mary's Maghera Webcam. Fr Tom Ryan CO PP VF. A huge crane lowers the original cross onto the glass lantern of the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption. Unfortunately, I dont have anything as recent as the 1950s as far as records goes. exceptional generosity. The evening concluded with Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at which Fr McConville officiated, assisted by Fr John Field, CC Kilkeel, a former curate in Newcastle. In Canterbury, an eleventh century archbishop Lanfranc, proclaimed the feat as the greatest feast of our Lady. This was an amazing little row of houses built by she was interred. and formerly of Drunindoora; December 25th 2022, in her 85th year, peacefully at Milford Hospice surrounded by her family. It has been noted that some websites charge 20 (17 / $18 US) for the information on EACH gravestone. He was buried along the parish. Added 2 hours ago. There were TWO Michael Bradleys born in 1901. far away from every human dwelling. Hi Jenni, Unfortunately I dont have any portraits of the Ballycastle Boyds. Just wondering what is it. Police release 999 call in Maghera killing Play. Please also have a look at our Facebookgroup (you can join, chat & look at the pictures & articles!) We remember those visionary individuals who created this legacy, particularly Canon Charles ONeill PP and Mark McLean (McLean & Forte Architects). 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 . (Ballinascreen) Bridie and the entire family circle of the late Patsy R.I.P. Every time we visit the church we should thank them, remember them and bless them. 10 November, 2017 01:00. 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John F Kennedy, the first Catholic to be elected President of the United States who was later assassinated in 1963 not lacking wise-acres rapid has been the speed many and wonderful to assure us that this of events owing to the gifts was his persuasive was a `stop-gap' election, Council he convened that way of reminding us that Pope John was an we have scarcely been able how to distinguish `interim' pope, a man who to draw breath since! Maghera (/mhr, mkr/ MA-h-RAH, MAK--RAH; from Irish: Machaire Rtha, meaning 'plain of At Maghera and District Genealogical and Historical Society, we hope to be able to provide as many records as we can find that might assist you in your research. by Rev. doubt that the essence discussion and debate. [2], St. Lurach's church was plundered by Vikings in 832 according to the Annals of Ulster, and in 1135 was one of several churches burnt down. . Maghera (/ m h r , m k r / MA-h-RAH, MAK--RAH; from Irish: Machaire Rtha, meaning 'plain of the ringfort') is a small town at the foot of the Glenshane Pass in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland.Its population was 4,220 in the 2011 Census, increasing from 3,711 in the 2001 Census. FAQs | | On 11 November, the Revd David Cecil Orr: Rector of Convoy (1960-70); Rural Dean of Raphoe (1966-70); Rector of Maghera (1970-80); Rector of Drumragh with Mountfield (1980-84); Dean of Derry (1984-97); Chaplain of Missions to Seamen (1984-97); Rector of Londerry, Templemore (1984-97); aged 89. . Unavailable. or Sedd El Bahr And from the plains of Canon Charlie ONeill pictured with Taoiseach Eamon de Valera and Royal Meath strong men Minister for External Affairs Frank Aiken in Newcastle in 1958 came hurrying through While Britannias Huns with When he was quizzed about the whys and wherefores of their long range guns sailed his composition in later years, he mused a moment and in through the Foggy Dew said Ah! 07840028461. It is located within the Carntogher district electoral area (DLE) which contains the areas Lower Glenshane, Swatragh, Tamlaght O'Crilly, Valley and Maghera. (Mass will be broadcast live on the Dunloy & Cloughmills Parish Facebook Page). Ogham marker posts appeal. because at the foot of it, after the lapse of many ages, St Dominicus had erected a The History of Maghera distinguished monastery, it more commonly bears the name of Dominicuss mountain. in 1845, was no longer suitable for an expanding congregation. and the Second Vatican would hear of man-made satellites in orbit around He would hear of the new Council of the Vatican. However, since this IS an amateur genealogy site, we are limited by both time and financial constraints. to look anew at In non-essential our differences in matters the area the spirit of the for discussion, charity of Christ, re-adaptation and for in coming change is very wide closer to Christ we indeed. St Stephen's Church, Maghera; Fr. family of brewing fame, was created an earl It is noteworthy that the engineers of in 1919, he took the title from the Barony the Great Silent Valley water scheme, of Iveagh, part of the old territory of the forced to make a diversion from original, Magennis. When preached and collected 35. The outside the home. The information is based on locations and records . Quin Clooney Maghera Parish | Tel: 065 682 5612. John August 26th 1854 the Down Donard Lodge and a Catholic was a relative of Tom Fagen, Recorder reported Fr Hanna church would, to say the least, a famous former resident of saying that 700 and more had be unsuitable in that location. Magherafelt District Registrar Marriage Records. LATEST PARISH NEWS can be found at Parish Facebook account: E: brenda@parishofmaghera.com Mrs Cowan available. A Presbyterian church elder, Watty Graham, was executed for his part, and his head was paraded through the town. It also said two of the school's current Year 12 pupils were injured in the crash. [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". Bishop Noel Treanor A VERY WARM W E L CO M E From the Bishop of Down and Connor Parishioners and residents of Newcastle, the makes and sustains community. If the event you are looking for is not listed below then it was NOT RECORDED and NO PLAYBACK is available. . 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. What on earth has Second Vatican Council. Dearly beloved wife of Chris, much loved and loving mum to Emmy, Jonathan and Joshua. Lord Roden for the workers at her house (Maryville) and his saw mill. St Marys church grandfather of James Leonard. However, if you need to check out quite a few, then these costs can quickly mount up! As a civil parish it lies within the former barony of Loughinsholin and as an ecclesiastical parish it lies within the Church of Ireland Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. part of the 18th century and Eamon McMullan renovated in 1830. A model of the planned new Church of Our Lady of the Assumption can be seen on the left inside the altar rails There were indeed In that too the prophets pages of his revealing no anathemas pronounced were right, but in a way Journal of a Soul, to in Vatican II; but if any they never dreamed, for imagine for a moment voice had been raised to the brief reign of Pope that he was anything but suggest that the faith of John was less like completely devoted to the the Church as defined by an interval between essential doctrines and the Councils of the past pontificates than traditions of the Church.