Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 13th July 2025

Priest on Duty – Fr. Simon Cadam.   Phone 086 2401295.
www.abbeylaraparish.com

Masses:
ST. Bernard’s: Saturday 12^th July.
7.30 p.m.Peter (11^th A) and Mary (16^th A) Hynes, Ballyboy and their daughter Kathleen.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 13^th July.
9.30 a.m.

Saturday 19^th July.
7.30 p.m. Packie McCormack. (A)
Joe Donohoe, (A) Creevy.
Kathleen, James and Richard Kelly and all deceased members of their families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 20^th July
9.30 a.m.  Tommy and Celia Connolly, Creevy and all deceased  members of the Connolly family.
Ned and Ellen Reilly, Carra and their son Michael.

Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Aiden Drake, Carrickduff, Granard who died on Saturday, 5^th July. May he rest in peace.

Cemetery Sunday:
Cemetery Sunday: – Abbeylara on Sunday 27^th July at 11 a.m.
Cemetery Sunday – New Cemetery, Granardkille on Sunday 27^th at 2p.m.
Cemetery Sunday – Granardkille on Sunday 3^rd August at 11.30 a.m.

Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092.

Holy Hour: Every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m.
Collections: Offertory – €634.50; Peters Pence – €38; Dues – €30; Holy Land – €10:Thank you.

Abbeylara Parish Centre:
Monday – Adult Set dancing: 8pm-9pm, All levels.  Contact Sandra on 0868948874 to join. 

Tuesday – Energy plus school of Dance 6-7.30pm

Thursday

Self Defence for Children: 6.30-7.30pm

Children’s Set Dancing: 7.30-8.30pm.
Message of the Pope in 2025

Prayer, above all else, to renew our desire to be in the presence of the Lord, to listen to him and to adore him. Prayer, moreover, to thank God for the many gifts of his love for us and to praise his work in creation, which summons everyone to respect it and to take concrete and responsible steps to protect it.

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 6th July 2025

Priest on Duty – Fr. Simon Cadam.   Phone 086 2401295.
www.abbeylaraparish.com

Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 5^th July.
7.30 p.m.  Tom Joe Donohoe, (Months Memory) Springtown.
Michael Heaney, (Months Memory) Abbeylara.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 6^th July.
9.30 a.m.  –

ST. Bernard’s: Saturday 12^th July.
7.30 p.m.Peter (11^th A) and Mary (16^th A)  Hynes, Ballyboy and their daughter Kathleen.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 13^th July.
9.30 a.m.

Casa : Thanks to all who contributed to their Church Gate Collection last weekend which realised   €290.  This is much appreciated. Thank you.

Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Mary Connell,San Diego, California/Ballyboy, Abbeylara, Longford, who died on Monday 9^th June. May she rest in peace.

Cemetery Sunday:
Cemetery Sunday: – Abbeylara on Sunday 27^th July at 11 a.m.
Cemetery Sunday – New Cemetery, Granardkille on Sunday 27^th at 2p.m.
Cemetery Sunday – Granardkille on Sunday 3^rd August at 11.30 a.m.

Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092.

Holy Hour: Every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m.
Collections: Offertory – €650.50; Dues – €45; Holy Land – €25:Thank you.

Abbeylara Parish Centre:
Monday – Adult Set dancing: 8pm-9pm, All levels.  Contact Sandra on 0868948874 to join. 
Tuesday – Energy plus school of Dance 6-7.30pm
ThursdaySelf Defence for Children: 6.30-7.30pm. Children’s Set Dancing: 7.30-8.30pm.

Abbeylara Social Dancing:
Social Dancing on Sunday July 6^th inAbbeylara Parish Centre N39F377.   Music by Brendan Jermyn. Dancing from 4pm-6.30pm. adm. €10.  Teas and raffle.

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 29th June 2025

Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 28^th June
7.30 p.m.  Bridget (Bridie) O’Reilly (16^th A)  Abbeylara Village.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 29th June
9.30 a.m. –

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 5^th July
7.30 p.m.  Tom Joe Donohoe, (Months Memory) Springtown.
Michael Heaney, (Months Memory) Abbeylara.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 6^th July.
9.30 a.m.  –
Casa Longford Group are holding their annual Church Gate collection on Saturday 28^th & Sunday 29^th June. Your continued support is appreciated.
Deaths: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the souls of:
Thomas Smyth, Lobinstown, Co. Meath / Abbeylara, Co. Longford. Died on Friday 20^th June.
John McCormack, Cloonaghmore, Abbeylara. Died on Monday 23^rd June.
Aoife Treacy (née Malone)Tirmactiernan, Leitrim Village, Co. Leitrim, formerly Ballywillan, Abbeylara. Died Tuesday 24^th June.  May they rest in peace.

Cemetery Sunday:
Cemetery Sunday: – Abbeylara on Sunday 27^th July at 11 a.m.
Cemetery Sunday – New Cemetery, Granardkille on Sunday 27^th at 2p.m.
Cemetery Sunday – Granardkille on Sunday 3^rd August at 11.30 a.m.

Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092.

Holy Hour: Every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m.
Collections: Offertory – €632; Dues – €230; Holy Land – €10; Trócaire – 10: Thank you.

Abbeylara Parish Centre:
Monday – Adult Set dancing: 8pm-9pm, All levels.  Contact Sandra on 0868948874 to join. 
Tuesday – Energy plus school of Dance 6-7.30pm.
Thursday-Self Defence for Children: 6.30-7.30pm. Children’s Set Dancing: 7.30-8.30pm.

Abbeylara Social Dancing:
Social Dancing on Sunday July 6^th in Abbeylara Parish Centre N39F377.   Music by Brendan Jermyn. Dancing from 4pm-6.30pm. adm. €10.  Teas and raffle.

Reflection: 
Lord, you have taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth, send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the true bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whoever lives is counted dead before you.

Prayer for Peace—St. John Paul II
Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace, who are Yourself our peace and reconciliation, who so often said, “Peace to you” – please grant us peace.

Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice and brotherly love. Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace. Enlighten our rulers that they may guarantee and defend the great gift of peace.

May all peoples on the earth become as brothers and sisters.

May longed-for peace blossom forth and reign always over us all. Amen.

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – Pentecost Sunday – 8th June 2025

Priest on Duty – Fr. Simon Cadam.   Phone 086 2401295.
www.abbeylaraparish.com

Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 7^th June
7.30p.m.John and Helen Newman, (A) Newgrove, Fr. Michael Campbell & Fr. Tom Flynn, Jimmy and Rose Gregory, Springtown, (A) and all the past members of the Legion of Mary.
John and Eileen Brady, (A) Cartronbore.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 8^th June
9.30 a.m. Paddy and Annie Reilly, (A) Cloughernal.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 14^th June
7.30 p.m. Edward and Bridget Farrell, Ferriskil, also the King and Farrell families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 15^th June
9.30 a.m. James, Mary and Rose Cunningham, formerly from Ballinrud.

Cemetery Sunday:
Cemetery Sunday: – Abbeylara on Sunday 27^th July at 11 a.m.
Cemetery Sunday – New Cemetery, Granardkille on Sunday 27^th at 2p.m.
Cemetery Sunday – Granardkille on Sunday 3^rd August at 11.30 a.m.

Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092.

Holy Hour: Every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m.

Collections: Offertory – €880; Dues – €105; Trócaire – €5; Holy Land – €78; Thank you.

In Memory of Fr. Michael Campbell.
A meeting will take place in Abbeylara Parish Centre on Saturday June 14th at 8:15pm (after Mass) to discuss a fitting way to honour the memory of Fr. Michael, whose dedication and kindness enriched our parish in so many ways.  All members of the community are warmly invited to attend.

Abbeylara Parish Centre:
Monday 9th: Adult Set dancing: 8pm-9pm, All levels.  Contact Sandra on 0868948874 to join. 

Tuesday 10th:  Energy plus school of Dance 6-7.30pm

Thursday 12th

Active retirement group: 11am-1pm

Self Defence for Children: 6.30-7.30pm

Children’s Set Dancing: 7.30-8.30pm

Pentecost Sunday: Pentecost is a Christian holiday which takes place on the 49th day after Easter Day. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem celebrating the Feast of Weeks, as described in the Acts of the Apostles

Prayer for Pentecost:

Holy Spirit, fill our homes, and set our hearts on fire with the warmth of your love. Inspire us to new beginnings. Help us as part of your universal church to reach out to others with the good news of Christ, to bring hope to those in distress.

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 5th Sunday of Easter – 18th May 2025

Priest on Duty – Fr. Simon Cadam.   Phone 086 2401295.
www.abbeylaraparish.com

Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 17^th May
7.30 p.m.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 18^th May
9.30 a.m. Peter and Margaret Kiernan (A) and all deceased members of the Kiernan and Lynch families.

St. Bernard’s:   Saturday 24^th May.
7.30 p.m. Michael and Ellen McGivney, (A) Killina and their daughter Bernadette Noone, (4^th A)
Margaret Lynch, nee Fitzsimons, New York and late of Springtown who died recently.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 25^th May
9.30 a.m.  Thomas Gallagher, (40^th A) and all deceased members of the Gallagher family.

Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092.

Holy Hour: Every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m.

Collections: Offertory – €469; Trócaire – €100; Dues – €5; Lourdes Invalid Fund – €30: Thank you.

Abbeylara Parish Centre:
Monday 19th: Adult Set dancing: 8pm-9pm, All levels.  Contact Sandra on 0868948874 to join. 

Tuesday 20th:  Energy Plus School of Dance 6-7.30pm

Thursday 22nd: Self Defence for Children: 6.30-7.30pm

Children’s Set Dancing: 7.30-8.30pm

Friday 23rd:  Bloom Baby presents a one day pop up sensory class for babies.  10.15am Busy bees’ class; babies from 6-15 months.  11.30am Caterpillar club class; babies 0-6 months. 

email maria@bloombabyclasses.com to join. 

St. Christophers Services: St. Christopher’s Services Longford hold their annual Church Gate Collection at Masses on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May.  Please support.

Reflection.
On the 5th Sunday of Easter, we are reminded of the importance of supporting each other in our faith journeys. The early Church, as seen in Acts, shows us how believers helped one another. Paul and Barnabas encouraged the new Christians to stay strong in their faith despite challenges. This support was crucial in building a strong and united community of believers.

Jesus’ command to love one another, highlighted in the Gospel, is central to Christian life. He taught this lesson at a time when He knew He would be betrayed. Instead of focusing on His own troubles, Jesus emphasized the importance of loving others. This teaches us that love should be the foundation of our relationships, even in difficult times.

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 11th May 2025

Priest on Duty – Fr. Simon Cadam,   Phone 086 2401295.
www.abbeylaraparish.com

Masses:.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 10^th May
7.30 p.m. Peter and Mary Smith, their daughter Teresa Croke, sons Patrick and Bernard, Grandsons Peter Smith and James Croke.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 11^th May
9.30 a.m.  Pat and Ann Malone. (A)

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 17^th May
7.30 p.m.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 18^th May
9.30 a.m. Peter and Margaret Kiernan (A) and all deceased members of the Kiernan and Lynch families.

Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092.

Holy Hour: Every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m.

Collections: Offertory – 622.30; Trócaire – €400;  Dues – €90: Thank you.

Abbeylara Parish Centre:
Monday 12th: Adult Set dancing: 8pm-9pm, All levels.  Contact Sandra on 0868948874 to join. 
Tuesday 13th:  Energy plus school of Dance 6-7.30pm.
Thursday 15th:  Active retirement group: 11am-1pm.  Self Defence for Children: 6.30-7.30pm.
  Children’s Set Dancing: 7.30-8.30pm.

Abbeylara Social Dancing. Saturday 17th:  Music by the wonderful Limelite.  Doors 9.30 pm. €10 entry.  Free raffle and refreshments provided. 

4^th Sunday of Easter:
This Sunday is typically called “Good Shepherd Sunday” because the Gospel of this Fourth Sunday of Easter always focuses on the protective, strong, and self-sacrificing leadership of Jesus. He says it himself, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

Prayer: O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 3rd Sunday of Easter – 4th May 2025

Priest on Duty:  Fr. Simon Cadam – Phone 086 2401295.
www.abbeylaraparish.com

Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 3^rd May
7.30 p.m. John McNally, (A) Kilbride.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 4^th May
9.30 a.m. Marian Dalton, (7^th A) Dalystown.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 10^th May
7.30 p.m. Peter and Mary Smith, their daughter Teresa Croke, sons Patrick and Bernard, Grandsons Peter Smith and James Croke.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 11^th May
9.30 a.m.  Pat and Ann Malone. (A)

Death: Your prayers are requested for the happy repose of the soul of Maura Heaney, Castletown, Finea, who died on Tuesday 29^th April. Sister in law of Louie and Bernadette Heaney, Aughnagarron.  May she rest in peace.

Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092.

Collections:  Offertory – €1,067.50; Holy Land – 25; Lenten Alms – €35; Lourdes – €25; Trócaire – €386.50; Priests dues – €510:  Thank you. 1st Holy Communion: Congratulations to the children of Aughnagarron N.S. and Abbeylara N.S. who received their First Holy Communion on Saturday 3rd May. Holy Hour: Every Friday from 3 to 4 p.m.

Abbeylara Parish Centre Events:
Sunday 4th:  Dance the afternoon away to the fabulous  Magic Moments  from 4pm-6.30pm  at a new added afternoon Social Dancing session. Tickets €10 in aid of senior citizens. Free raffle and refreshments provided .

Tuesday 6th:  Energy plus school of Dance 6-7.30pm

Adult Set dancing: 8pm-9pm, All levels.  Contact Sandra on 0868948874. ( please note date change just for this week)

Thursday 8th: Self Defence for Children:  6.30-7.30pm.  Childrens Set Dancing: 7.30-8.30pm

Upcoming play –May 9th: Doors 7.30pm: Baileborough Drama group presents ‘Dying Minutes’ a play by Liz O’Hanlon. Tickets €15 available at the door or contact Siobhan on 0876509364.

Active Retirement:   Next meeting Thursday 15^th May. 

For the Third Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025, the Church prays for unity, the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the enthusiasm of the early disciples, and for the needs of the poor, migrants, and our common home. The collect prayer asks that God’s people may always exult, rejoicing in their adoption and looking forward to the resurrection. 

Third Sunday of Easter: May your people exult for ever, O God, in renewed youthfulness of spirit, so that, rejoicing now in the restored glory of our adoption, we may look forward in confident hope to the rejoicing of the day of resurrection. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

Prayer for peace in the world

Oh Lord God almighty, may there be peace in celestial regions. May there be peace on earth. May the waters be appeasing. May herbs be wholesome, and may trees and plants bring peace to all. Amen.

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – Divine Mercy Sunday – 27th April 2025

Priest on Duty:  Fr. Simon Cadam – Phone 086 2401295.
www.abbeylaraparish.com

Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 26^th April.
7.30 p.m. Joe Sheridan, (3^rd A) Abbeylara.

St. Mary’s Carra: Sunday 27^th April.
9.30 a.m.  Bartley Newman, (7^th A)
Remembrance Mass for Fr. Michael Campbell, Fr. Tom Flynn and Jude Flynn.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 3^rd May
7.30 p.m. –

St. Mary’s: Sunday 4^th May
9.30 a.m. Marian Dalton, (7^th A) Dalystown.

Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092.

First Friday:  Friday 2^nd May is the First Friday.

Collections:  Offertory – €845.62; Lenten Alms – €20; Trócaire – €200; Priests dues – €1263.18: Thank you.

Abbeylara Parish Centre Events:
Monday 28th: New Adult Set Dancing classes beginning at 8pm,  All levels.  Places still available. Contact Sandra on 0868948874.

Tuesday 29th: Energy plus school of Dance 6-7.30pm

Thursday 1st:  Self Defence for Kids 6.30-7.30pm

Set Dancing for Kids: 7.30-8.30pm

Sunday 4th: Dance the evening away to the fabulous Magic Moments from 4p.m. to 6.30 p.m.  at a new added afternoon Social Dancing session. Tickets €10 in aid of senior citizens. Free raffle and refreshments provided. 

Upcoming plays and shows. 

We are delighted to have some wonderful plays and shows coming to the parish over the next few weeks and free Family events.

April 27th: Show 2pm:  Really great events present ‘Punch and Judy’  puppet show. Free admission. Please bring your own beanbag/cushion. Donations appreciated.

May 9th: Doors 7.30pm: Baileborough Drama group presents ‘Dying Minutes’ a play by Liz O’Hanlon. Tickets €15 available at the door or contact Siobhan on 0876509364.

Active Retirement: No active retirement meeting Thursday 1st as some members enjoying trip to Punchestown. Next meeting Thursday 15^th May. 

Aughnagarron N.S. Enrolment 2025

Enrolment of pupils for September 2025 is now taking place. Application forms are available from the school. Please call to the school or contact 043-6686805 or email: aughnagarron@gmail.com to arrange collection. Closing date is Wednesday 30^th April.

 Reflection:   

Almighty Father, who hast given thine only Son to die for our sins, and to rise again for our justification: Grant us so to put away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may always serve thee in pureness of living and truth; through the merits of the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Holy Spirit binds us together as a community of faith and strengthens us to bear witness to Jesus’ Resurrection. Jesus’ words to his disciples also highlight the integral connection between the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit. Forgiveness and reconciliation are gifts to us from Jesus.  
               

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – Easter Sunday – 20th April 2025

Priest on Duty:  Fr. Simon Cadam – Phone 086 2401295.
www.abbeylaraparish.com

Masses:
Saturday 19^th April
St. Bernard’s, Abbeylara.
7p.m. John Carthy, (25^th A) and his father John.
Remembrance Mass for Fr. Michael Campbell.

Easter Sunday 20^th April
Dawn Mass at 6 a.m. in Convent Football Field.
St. Mary’s, Carra 9.30 a.m. Kitty Mahon. (1^st A) Carra.
St. Mary’s, Granard. 11.30 a.m.
St. Mary’s, Granard. 7 p.m.
Monday 21^st April St. Mary’s, Granard– Mass at 11 a.m.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 26^th April.
7.30 p.m. Joe Sheridan, (3^rd A) Abbeylara.

St. Mary’s Carra: Sunday 27^th April.
9.30 a.m.  Bartley Newman, (7^th A)
Remembrance Mass for Fr. Michael Campbell, Fr. Tom Flynn and Jude Flynn.

Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092.

Collections:  Offertory – €521; Lenten Alms – €42; Priests dues – €15; Land Rental- €1,200 : Thank you.

Abbeylara Parish Centre Events:
Tuesday 22nd: Energy plus school of Dance 6-7.30pm
Thursday 24th: Self Defence for kids 6.30-7.30.

Set Dancing for kids: 7.30-8.30.   

Upcoming plays and shows. 
We are delighted to have some wonderful plays and shows coming to the parish over the next few weeks. Tickets €15 each or €20 for both plays available at the door or contact Siobhan 0876509364 or Elenora 0868890543
April 26th: Doors 7.30pm:  Pakie O’Callaghan presents ‘A celebration of the story telling of Eamon Kelly ‘Tickets €15 
April 27th: Show 2pm:  Really great events present ‘Punch and Judy ‘puppet show. Free admission. 

May 9th: Doors 7.30pm: Baileborough Drama group presents ‘Dying Minutes ‘a play by Liz O’Hanlon. Tickets €15 

New Adult set Dancing:
 Adult set dancing classes are starting up on Monday 28th April at 8pm. All levels. If interested please contact Sandra on 0868948874.

Aughnagarron N.S. Enrolment 2025
Enrolment of pupils for September 2025 is now taking place. Application forms are available from the school. Please call to the school or contact 043-6686805 or email: aughnagarron@gmail.com to arrange collection. Closing date is Wednesday 30^th April.

Clothes Collection: Abbeylara First Responders group are having a clothes collection to raise money for the maintenance of the defibrillators and purchase of new equipment. Clothes can be left at Abbeylara Parish Centre from Monday 21st to Thursday 24th April. All support greatly appreciated for this worthy cause.  Thank you. 

                                                                                 Happy Easter

Abbeylara Parish Bulletin – 5th Sunday of Lent – 6th April 2025

Priest on Duty:  Fr. Simon Cadam – Phone 086 2401295.
www.abbeylaraparish.com     

Masses:
St. Bernard’s: Saturday 5^th April
7.30 p.m.  Josephine Leavy. Months’ Memory.
Eileen and Sean Smyth, (A) Kilbride.
Brenda Lynch, (22^nd A) and her parents in law John and Mary Lynch.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 6^th April
9.30 a.m.  Liam Corrigan (A) and all deceased members of the Corrigan and Lynch families.

St. Bernard’s: Saturday 12^th April
7.30 p.m. Benny Walsh, (20^th A) and all the deceased  members of the Walsh and Mangan families.

St. Mary’s: Sunday 13^th April.
9.30 a.m. James (4^th A) and Kathleen (13^th A) Earley, Creevy and all the deceased members of the Earley family.
Jim Grier, (1^st A) Tullygullion, Kilcogy / Carra.
 
Holy Hour: Every Friday from 3p.m. to 4p.m. in Abbeylara.

Mass Bookings: Please contact Patricia Mahon for booking Masses, certs etc. Phone no 086 0685092.

Collections:  Offertory – €789; Lourdes Special Collection – €227;  Lenten Alms – €60: Thank you.

Abbeylara Parish Centre Events:
Tuesday 8th: Energy plus school of Dance 6-7.30pm

Wednesday 9th: CPR and AED defibrillator training/refresher course 7pm. An important skill that could save a life.  To book a place contact Siobhan on 0876509364

Thursday 10^th:  Self Defence for kids 6.30-7.30.

Set Dancing for kids: 7.30-8.30.  
Sunday 13^th April – Senior Citizens Party.

Artisan Food and Craft fair! 

Don’t miss this Sunday 6th, Artisan Food and Craft Fair, 12.30-3.30. 

Abbeylara Parish Centre is hosting its first Artisan Food and Craft Fair on Sunday April 6th 12.30-3.30pm.  A great family day out.  Food and crafts stalls galore. Delicious food and drinks, handmade crafts and live music on the day.  A Fun Kids’ Zone with games, Easter arts & crafts and face painting.  Free admission. All welcome.  

Upcoming plays and shows. 

April 26th:  Pakie O’Callaghan presents ‘A celebration of the story telling of Eamon Kelly ‘Tickets €15 

April 27th: Really great events present ‘Punch and Judy ‘puppet show’. Free admission. 

May 9th: Bailieborough Drama group presents ‘Dying Minutes’a play by Liz O’Hanlon. Tickets €15 

Tickets €15 or €20 for both plays available at the door or contact Siobhan 0876509364 or Elenora 0868890543

New Adult Set Dancing: Adult set dancing classes are starting up on Monday 28th April. All levels. If interested please contact Sandra on 0868948874.

Senior Citizens Party: “Invites for this year’s Senior Citizens Party, on 13th April are at the back of both our Churches, also you can get them in Macken’s Filling Station in Granard. Kindly fill in & return to or phone any Committee Member by the 4th April.”

Aughnagarron N.S. Enrolment 2025

Enrolment of pupils for September 2025 is now taking place. Application forms are available from the school. Please call to the school or contact 043-6686805 or email: aughnagarron@gmail.com to arrange collection. Closing date is Wednesday 30 th April.