16-07-2025
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- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Kiltealy-Ballindaggin to Oylegate
FRIENDS OF ST LUKE'S CANCER CARE
Two great nights of entertainment at Jordan's Pub, Ballindaggin on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20. A weekend of music, bingo, live bands and great craic. The event is being hosted by Betty Codd in aid of the friends of St Luke's Cancer Care. Admission each night €10. Raffle and door prizes. It all kicks off Saturday, July 19, at 8.30 p.m. with music bingo, please contact 087 7152143 for tickets at €10 each. On Sunday, July 20, it all starts again from 5 p.m., with a selection of live bands performing, pay on the door. Please support this worthy cause, and spread the word.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Eucharistic Adoration has ceased in Kiltealy Church for July and August, it will resume on Monday, September 1, Eucharistic Adoration continues in Ballindaggin Church every Thursday morning from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
PIONEER PILGRIMAGE TO KNOCK
The annual Pioneer pilgrimage to Knock Shrine takes place on Sunday next, July 20, Prayers will be offered at Our Lady's Shrine for all who work in alcohol and drug treatment centres around Ireland. Contact Fr Robert McCabe via prayer@ for further details.
KILTEALY NS SPLIT THE POT
The next draw split-the-pot will be Monday, July 28, all envelopes will roll over to that draw. Envelopes are available in local shops and pubs. Many thanks for your continued support of the school.
WEDDING
Congratulations to Michéal Doyle, Boolamore, Kiltealy and Evelyn Egan, Offaly, who were married in the Church of SS Patrick and Cecilia, Kiltealy on Friday last. The couple celebrated with family and friends afterwards at Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy. We wish Michéal and Evelyn every happiness for the future.
KILTEALY ANNUAL PATRON and FIELD DAY
Following a meeting in Kiltealy Hall last week plans are now well under way for Kiltealy annual patron and field day on Sunday, August 3, Prayers in Churchyard Cemetery at 1 p.m. with Mass in New Cemetery at 1.30 p.m. Field day will follow immediately afterwards. Tickets for the annual draw will be distributed to all houses in the area in the coming weeks with fantastic prizes including first prize €250 cash; second dinner for four in Riverside park Hotel; third €100 voucher for Holy Grail; fourth €100 voucher for Mr Oil; fifth two planters from Kiltealy Wood Hub, plus five further prizes of brandy, whiskey and wine. Tickets €2 each or book of three €5. As always the field day will have many attractions with something for everyone to enjoy.
ADULT EDUCATION
Free full time adult education courses for anyone wanting to make a fresh start. If you are over 21 years and in receipt of a Social Welfare Payment and want to upskill, retain or find a new career path, at VTOS you can return to learning in a relaxed, friendly environment. Apply for QQ1 accredited L4 office skills course starting this autumn at VTOs Enniscorthy. For further information contact Aislinn Brennan at 053 9237224 or email enniscorthyvtos@
KILTEALY HALL BOOKINGS
If any group would like to use Kiltealy Community Hall, it is essential to book the venue in advance. For bookings please call 086 3706638 or 053 9255197.
DUFFRY SOCIAL CLUB
Duffry Social Club meets every Wednesday in Kiltealy Community Hall from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for chat, bingo, cards and refreshments. New members are always welcome.
Marshalstown-Castledockrell
Monart Fundraiser
Parishioners of St Peter's Church, Monart are organising a very unique fundraiser where you have the opportunity to win a signed Leister Rugby Jersey kindly donated by Charlie Tector. There are a limited number of tickets on sale priced at €10 each which can be purchased from any of the Monart parishioners or Rosemary in St Mary's Church. The draw will take place during the Parish Picnic in the grounds of St Peter's Church, Monart on Sunday, July 27.
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Omitted Items
It has been brought to my attention that items relating to our community appear in notes from other areas but not in ours. The reason for this is I am sometimes asked not to put items in our local notes and I have to respect the wishes of the people involved. I hope this clears up the confusion as it was thought incorrectly by some that I omitted items.
Notes
Items should be received by 5 p.m. on Sunday evening at the latest for inclusion in the following week's paper. (Thursday at 5 p.m. prior to public holidays). Items received after these times will be held over to the next edition if it has not already happened.
Priest on Duty
The Emergency Number to contact Fr Tom, Fr James and Fr Billy is 087 2710478.
Mass Times
Marshalstown is on Tuesday at 9.30 a.m. and Saturday at 7.30 p.m. (Vigil Mass). Castledockrell is on Thursday at 9.30 a.m. and Sunday at 9.30 a.m. This is followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Changes in weekday Masses will be announced at weekend Masses where possible.
Get Well
Get well wishes to all in the parish who are ill at home, in hospitals or nursing homes at present and best wishes to all on the road to recovery.
Lotto
Marshalstown-Castledockrell GAA lotto results for July 10 are jackpot €14,000. No jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were 5, 16, 24 and 28. One match-three winner Larry Morrissey, who wins €100.
Tickets are available from committee members, Redmond's Scarawalsh, The Hollow and online through clubforce app. Thanks for continued support.
Happy Anniversary
To all celebrating anniversaries at this time especially significant ones. Hope all enjoyed their celebrations.
Oulart and the Ballagh
First Anniversary
The first anniversary Mass for the repose of the soul of Fr John Jordan, former parish priest of Oulart, was celebrated in Castledockrell Church, last Friday, July 11, with four priests concelebrating. Among the congregation were quite a few of his former parishioners from Oulart, there to pay their respects to a much-loved and respected pastor who ministered to them from 1997 till his retirement in Cards were available on the night and are also available at the back of St Patrick's Church, Oulart.
Parish Committee
At the meeting on July 1 the following officers were appointed – chairman Fr Doyle, Vice-Chair Martin Dempsey, secretary Kathryn O'Dowd, Assistant secretary Tara Finn, treasurer Josie Sinnott and Assistant treasurer Muriel O'Dowd It was agreed that problems with the heating system and the chutes at St Patrick's Church needed immediate attention and it was decided to run some bingo sessions at the GAA grounds to raise funds to defray the cost. Watch this space to learn the date and time of the bingo. The next meeting of the Parish Committee will be held on July 15.
Oulart Active Retired
Oulart Active Retired hold their regular weekly meeting on Tuesdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at which they play Indoor Bowls and enjoy a chat and a cuppa. Occasionally, they host other Active Retired groups. The yearly membership fee, covering insurance etc, is €15.
Fit four Life
'Fit for Life' organised by Oulart Active Retired is held in Oulart Community Centre on Thursdays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. It consists of chair exercises, dance and movements to music along with fun games, especially suitable to the older person, but open to all. To cover costs, a fee of €5 per session, applies.
Social dancing
Every Monday night, social dancing is held in Oulart Community Centre. Doors open at 8 p.m., with dancing from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. €10 admission. Refreshments served.
Oylegate
Patron Sunday 2025
Thank you to everyone who took the time to be present at our annual Patron; for the hard work and dedication you showed in caring for your loved ones' graves, ensuring that their memory lives on in a space of beauty and peace.
Patron Sunday is more than a day of remembrance—it is a testament to the strength of our community and the love that binds us across generations. Thank you to everyone who made this day so meaningful, and for your generosity in our cemetery collection.
The proceeds of the Patron Day Collection amounted to €2,490. A word of thanks to all who donated to this collection.
Summer Painting & Drawing Classes
Painting and Drawing classes will be held in Oylegate Community Centre, beginning the first week in July.
Drawing sessions: Tuesdays 10.00am—12.00pm. (€15). Oil painting classes: Wednesdays 10.00am—12.00pm. (€20). All levels welcome.
For more information contact Polly Maher at 087 3615980.
Church news
Weekly Devotions in Glenbrien - Everyone is welcome to join the following weekly occasions in our Parish: Every Monday at 6 p.m. in the Church: Divine Mercy Chaplet (Devotion to The Divine Mercy); Every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Church: Eucharistic Adoration of The Blessed Sacrament; Every Friday & Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Grotto: The Holy Rosary
Flower Rota for Church: Oylegate - If you would like to join the rota for the preparation of flowers for the altar during the year, please contact the parish office.
Parish Office Hours - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am to 1pm.
Mass Bookings - Please book anniversary Masses through the Parish Office during office hours.
Charitable Donations Tax Back Campaign - This campaign was set up by the Revenue Commissioners to allow donations by parishioners to the parish by way of weekly envelope collections go even further. For every €250 that is contributed, the Revenue will refund €112 approximately to the parish.
Forms are being sent out at present and you are asked to return your completed form at your convenience. If you have any query, please do not hesitate to contact the parish office on 086 8259842.
Weekday Masses - Oylegate: Wednesday and Friday at 9.30am. Glenbrien: Tuesday and Thursday at 9.30am.
Note: Should a funeral come to the church during the weekdays, any scheduled 9.30am Masses will be cancelled.
Priest on Duty - Sunday night to Monday: Fr. Denis Kelly, ph 087 9470513. Tuesday to Saturday: Fr. Dermot Gahan, ph 087 2681010 / Fr Jim Finn 087 2119151.
Church Weekly Envelopes - The weekly Envelope collection supports the running costs of the Churches in the Parish. If you do not take the box of envelopes, you might consider making an annual donation by cash, cheque or by Direct Debit. Bank Details: BIC: BOFIIE2D IBAN: IE44 BOFI 906566 24140788. Please notify the parish office if you are setting up a Direct Debit. Thank you.
Gardens in Church Grounds – The Gardens are a place for people to visit for a quite prayer or reflection during day light hours. Please NO litter, NO smoking, NO alcohol, NO drug use and NO loitering after dark.
Car parking in Oylegate Church Grounds – The parking area in the church grounds is primarily for use by those attending church services, visiting the cemetery or Prayer Gardens. An increasing number of vehicles are now using the area for all day parking. This will limit parking space for funerals. Perhaps, it is time to ask for donations from those who are availing of this facility.
In general, proper regulations need to be put in place for all vehicles using the facility. Many are driving in the grounds at dangerous speeds. Some individuals are discarding litter from their vehicles which is doing nothing to enhance the overall appearance of the area.
We should not have to continually clean-up other people's litter who are availing of the facility for free.
