To request for Baptism / Confirmation / Marriage Certificates: newcastle@downandconnor.org or parishoffice@parishofmaghera.com. Our parish, with the support of the diocese, is addressing the challenges we face with confidence. Magherafelt District Registrar Marriage Records. And range which sweeps down to the sea. the former Professor of when the Church of our project. A special thanks to Fr Peter Madden and Fr John Downey for concelebrating the beautiful . Netflix Titles - Free ebook download as Excel Spreadsheet (.xls / .xlsx), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read book online for free. Some records can be obtained from the General Register Office of Northern Ireland (GRO) but at a cost. 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. (which is still in the Parish of Maghera.. both places are maybe 5 miles apart). MacMullan went to Downpatrick and Father Father Hanna was associated with the parish William went to his parish of Kilmegan. St Patricks Bryansford Before the erection of St Patricks Bryansford, Mass was celebrated in a bohog at Cross in the townland of Tullyree and called the New Reformation. During the service two candles will be lit in memory of our deceased with prayers of remembrance and blessings. Our Church stands tall and proud, and remains a beacon of hope for all. [13], From what was possibly a low of 879 in 1910[14] Maghera population has risen in the course of a century to a census figure in 2011 of 4,220. The Council met from 1962 to 1965 Ironically, while people often assume and was essentially a root-and-branch that this was a directive of the Council review of life and mission of the Church. On 12 July 1830, Orange Order and Ribbonmen clashed over demonstrations the Orange Order held in Maghera and Castledawson. peacefully at her home 3 Carn View, Gulladuff, BT45 8PB. Wow! The organist was Anna McGrath. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10.00am Mass. However, will endeavour to provide this kind of information for FREE! I hope I have not let you down. An ornate Orange Order at the time to celebrate Mass on an ad hoc headstone marks his burial of the Dollys Brae incident basis, one of these being near place in St Marys cemetery. I actually came across this site because I am doing my Masters Thesis on the Maghera Crucifixion Stone. should continue to be received in the hand only, Any couples who would like to book a wedding in the Parish. As mentioned earlier, some records cost money (as any of the transcribers will tell you) and, indeed, this website costs the Society money to host, to obtain information and records, etc.. so, if you find some useful information here, or we can help you in any way, we will be happy to help. He was a Hagan was returned in the list of Popish man of benevolent disposition, a stranger to priests as parish priest of Maghera and bigotry, a facetious companion and universally Kilcoo. Photo 11 Over the years many changes have been introduced within the church including the lowering of the area around the main altar, the removal of the communion rails, the relocation of the tabernacle, as well as the removal of the baptismal font from the back of the church to the sanctuary area. The parish comprises, according to the Ordnance survey, 24,791 statute acres, of which 22,056 are applotted under the tithe act, and valued at 10,650 per annum. It is now a listed building and is acclaimed architecturally across Ireland. All rights reserved. A large portion of land around the modern settlement of Maghera was given over to the Established Church. Afterwards, Maghera became the seat of the Bishopric of Cinl nEgain with a cathedral church. ago? For instance, shall inevitably in all our churches come closer to and in this lovely one another. 33 When the site was being prepared they were given to Gerald Annesley who, in return, contributed to the parish building fund. Several Catholic homes were burnt by Protestants in the aftermath. 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. His sermons were spell-binding masterpieces; his voice would have been an asset to any drama producer. THE death of a teenage driver early on New Year's morning in a crash in Co Derry has "stunned the community". over the long period of 40 years and it was due Succeeding pastors were Rev John Maglenon, to his expertise that the church of St Marys was Rev Berard Murray (who had the assistance of erected in 1845. Black Burn is a small stream which starts in Lisnmamuck a townlands a few miles southwest of Maghera. and started negotiations Ferns, Co Wexford , daughter of That was in September 1847, with the Annesley Estate a wealthy wool merchant and By September 1853 money for ground for a graveyard born in 1894 . Our church is possibly the first modern church in Ireland and the UK to be opened. Sacred Garden Project. At the bridge over the River Shimna in existence at the top of the mountain the centre of the town was the site of their which was supposed to be connected by castle destroyed in the Rebellion of 1641. a subterranean channel with the cave It is interesting to note that when the late Lord where the mountain meets the sea, Iveagh, who was the head of the Guinness now bearing the name of the saint. 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), Points to remember when researching your Ancestors, The Maghera and District Genealogical & History Society. I am looking for information on Rosella Graham, sister to Mary Ann Annie Graham b. 17 talking about this. Thank you, The site of the new church is towards the top left corner virtually opposite the Presbyterian church. Magherafelt District Registrar Marriage Records. magnificence of God. There built by January 1894, but to 1894. If you value this site, then please consider making a small donation to help the work continue. This picture, probably dating from the late 1800s shows the former St Marys church as it would have looked following its construction around 40 years earlier. by Rev. GALLERIES. 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. Telephone during office hours: (Tuesday to Friday from 10am -1pm.) their sense of the civic inspirational dimension of Church architecture. Pope great corpus of Catholic John, alas!, did not live Attempts have been made doctrine, the great body long, but when he died, to depict the views and of truths summed up in the seldom has there been the aims of Pope John and Nicene Creed that we shall a more spontaneous and his Council as completely sing in a moment, stands unanimous outburst revolutionary; but it unshaken and unshakable. The historian, Giraldus Cambrensis, names The parish was in ancient days the see of Slainge Salanus and Donard Dominicus. There is not preserved the name of any of St Donards successors in the See and it would seem at an early date it, like Baptism Support for Parents and Godparents. The new 643-pipe instrument was made in Bray, Co Wicklow at a cost of 20,000 and the recital allowed the full spectrum of the organs potential to be demonstrated. Please do not enter the graveyard until Fr Jim Leaves. This site has been very helpful. Women began to feel more world had changed and there was a renewed empowered and more conscious of their rights. May be of some help, A general comment on the transcriptions. 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. Robert in Kilcoo at the time, was a beautiful home on the Jocelyn, born in October 1788, modest, thatched Mass-house. Many thanks for your kind words. is brief and Not only new and arresting two-fold: Pope John XXIII He begins with a trends in suggestion that is not church inappropriate to our architecture, purposes on this happy and such as we memorable day. The old church and town were burned in the 12th century. Check Pages 1-50 of Parish of Maghera 50 year anniversary in the flip PDF version. But none of us has them there is a wide area God; but usually under ever been in the slightest for informed theological the invocation of a saint. Ogham marker posts appeal. He the tower reached 75 feet. Bryson, A. The party's Mid Ulster MP Francie Molloy said there was "shock and sadness in the community" following the death. [2], In 1111, the parish of Maghera was incorporated into the diocese of the Cinal Eoghain, the seat of which was located at Ardstraw. Patriarch of Constantinople distinguished church. Alas it was not to be, but that be provided for a playground Around 1910 when the French explains why the building faces and a teachers residence, and ship Cannonbere went aground west towards Main Street and maybe a residence for a curate. [4] The crucification lintel is reproduced in the contemporary Catholic church, St Mary's. Ireland Civil Registration Index (1845-1958) An index to births, marriages and deaths registered with the Irish government. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen and much loved father of Geraldine, Teresa, Bernie, Phil, Mal, Kevin and Declan and devoted brother of the late John Joe, Packie, Margaret, Brigid, Teresa, Maria and Philomena. of Mary lies in death. Photo 8 Photo 10 29 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera Photo 7 Photo 9 Please continue to sanitise on arrival. Dr William these momentous decisions. by the deliberations of the Second Vatican Council In his address on 7th December 1965 to the last which had just ended on 8 December 1965. The centre of the parish of Maghera is the50th Anniversary Parish of MagheraThe hero of Slainge is forgotten in the beautiful seaside resort of Newcastle, Co tradition of the neighbourhood while Down. According to the Down Recorder an admission price of two shillings (10 pence) was sought from those attending the solemn blessing of St Marys in 1854. Hall by direct labour and the extension to the old St became owner of the two Marys which was granted in This was the residence of houses on the Downs Road. [11], In the early 20th century, the town itself was relatively prosperous. Currently, GRONI are offering access online to Birth, Marriage and Death records for a cost (effectively 2.50 / $3.25 US to see a record). To Date. Assumption. Moneymore First Presbyterian Church. had for the shrines and old. to Saint Vincent De Paul c/o McKiernan & Sons, 45-47 Maghera Street, Kilrea. visitors from far and wide. Photos (6,7,8,9,10 and 11) 28 by Dr Denvir and the sermon attitude is underlined. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Michel McInerney ~ 1924-2013; Quin Abbey; Safeguarding Children Policy; Sacraments. Event Name. the Parochial house and the Centre now stands in its place. the plan and presence of God above and within Fifty years onwards in the history of salvation, herself, to revitalize in herself that faith which and confronted by profound challenges to is the secret of her confidence and wisdom the working of Gods grace in history, in our and that love which impels her to sing without own lives and in society, it is salutary for us to ceasing the praises of God commemorate the achievement that Our Lady As I offer these words of heartfelt congratulations of the Assumption Church represented on the to the parishioners and to the priests currently part of the parishioners of the time, the priests serving in the parish, Fr Jim Crudden PP and 50th Anniversary Parish of Maghera who steered the project and indeed on the part Fr Colin Crossey CC, I pray that Our Lady of the of all who were associated with its construction. Recording Download . 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. of the famous Percy French, Cottage which was next door, land for a new parochial was succeeded eventually became the property of Mr house. 2020 December . in 1845, was no longer suitable for an expanding congregation. He was buried along the parish. and Pope Paul and the Even on essential matters, Council have so much to the numbers of defined We join with our separated teach us it is our duty doctrines on faith and brethren in thanking to distinguish the Holy Spirit very clearly what for inspiring is is essential and us all a readiness what is accidental. We do have family photos of her brothers and grandparents, but none of the photos have names. This site is now once Amen We also hold today in again a garden, in a new grateful and prayerful and holier sense, a hortus memory the departed conclusus of the Lord. Over the marble altars by Wm King chapel and any nook or cranny years it badly stained by the and Miss King. As for But perhaps not the there would have been a `breathing space', why, so least of Pope John's an unanimous outcry. School closures . Rehearsals are about to kick off soon for the parish folk choir. Dr Phoenix goes on to give a fuller outline of Mr Kings life. music, which I may add, as we are with them. This feast commemorates the visit. Our Lady of The Assumption Church, Newcastle. Instructions. Parish registers, transcripts, baptism records, marriage records, and burial records. 1829 to 1843 when the parish was administered for a couple of years by Rev Peter McSorley until Grateful thanks to Noel Doran, editor Irish News, for kind permission to reproduce this piece. Sacraments of First Confession, First Communion, and Confirmation Dates 2021 - 2022. will be celebrated on 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 3.00pm. Mr McKenna, a former pupil at St Patrick's College, Maghera, was from the area and was an apprentice electrician. Their fortress near The ancient legend had it that the saint Newcastle was burned by invading Scots in had not died but yet continued his earthly 1643. by clicking the link below.. Despairing of reform, and determined to make common cause with their Catholic neighbours, on 7 June 1798 the United Irishmen mustered upwards of 5,000 men in Maghera. LATEST PARISH NEWS can be found at Parish Facebook account: E: brenda@parishofmaghera.com Hi Jenni, Unfortunately I dont have any portraits of the Ballycastle Boyds. 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. But the opening on August 20th Submit Cancel. of the great North Sea Born in Portglenone around 1893, Canon ONeill attended Oh had they died by Pierces side faithfully to his priestly duties as well as to his deep or fought with Cathal Brugha interests in the language and culture of his people. 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! Get the day's headlines delivered directly to your inbox, The scene of the crash near Maghera, Co Derry, on New Year's morning. Just wondering what is it. Police urged any witnesses, drivers with dash-cam footage or anyone who saw the cars before the crash to phone officers on 101. 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