Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,
email: bntparishnewsletter@gmail.com
ST MARYS CHURCH – Pentecost Sunday
Saturday 23rd May, 7.30pm – John and Mary Small Anniversary and their daughter Deirdre.
Sunday 24th May, 10.30am – Pentecost Sunday
Monday 25th May, 10am – Harry Burke & Willie McNally Anniversary
Tuesday 26th May, 7.30pm
Thursday 28th May,10am – Special Intention
Friday 29th May, 7.30pm
Saturday 30th May, 7.30pm
Sunday 31st May, 10.30am – Peter Kenny 1st Anniversary
ROTA FOR STEWARDS: May 23rd & 24th Michael Mannion & Neal Geraghty
May 30th & 31st Pat Gunning & Frank Muldoon
ROTA FOR READERS May 23rd & 24th Mattie Kinsley & Emer O’Keffee
May 30th & 31st Aaron Roche & Grainne Muldoon
ST BRENDANS CHURCH
Sunday 24th May, 9.30am – Pentecost Sunday – Tommy Hughes & deceased family members
Sunday 31st May, 9.30am – Peter Carty, his niece Tara and deceased family members of the Carty & Raftery families.
ST PATRICKS CHURCH
Sunday, 24th May, 11.30 a.m. – John Britton, Kilclough, and deceased members
of the Britton and Cooke families
Wednesday, 27th May, 8pm
Friday, 29th May, 8pm – Matt Noone – Month’s Mind
Saturday, 30th May, 11am – First Holy Communion – Windfield NS
Sunday, 31st May, 11.30am – John Geraghty, Crowe Village; Aidan Doyle, Rookhill
- Please remember in your prayers, Andy Connor, Cloonlyon and Plunket Park, Ballgyar:
Deirdre Donoghue nee Small, Feevaghmore, Dysart and Aughrane, Ballygar and
Bridget Nolan, Plunkett Park, Ballygar. May they rest in peace
- The Pentecost collection this weekend, is for the priests of our Parish. Thank you.
- The first 5 Saturday Devotions will continue on Saturday 6th June 2026 in St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar beginning with Rosary at 7pm. It’s also on webcam, on line.
- Youth section – Lourdes Pilgrimage, 28th August – 2nd September: Are you aged 17 – 20 years? Would you like to participate? If so, the parish will support one or two youths to participate on behalf of the parish. The parish will contribute partially towards same, with fund raising events organised by participant to cover the remaining cost. If you are interested, please contact Fr Douglas, by Friday 8th May for further information and on the nomination process.
- 41st All Ireland Rosary Rally – Annual rally takes place at Knock Shrine on June 6th, inspired by the example of Venerable Patrick Peyton. See allirelandrosaryrally.com for more details, the schedule, and for a list of 50+ buses going from around Ireland.
- Shrine of Our Lady of Clonfert – Come join in prayer for May Devotions. Confessions available Wednesdays and Fridays from 6.00pm onwards. Church open daily for private prayer, 7.00am to 11.00pm. For further information 090 967 5113 or email
- Achonry and Elphin Pilgrimage to Lough Derg Dioceses of Achonry and Elphin three-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June. More details, including bus options: www.elphindiocese.ie/lough-derg All welcome.
- Medjugorje Pilgrimage 21–28 Oct 2026 | From Knock – €915 (Single Supplement €170)
Limited availability – book early to avoid disappointment and experience a truly life-changing pilgrimage. Spiritual Director: Fr. John Keane. Includes flights, accommodation, meals & programme. Contact: Christina 086 154 6099, Carol 087 958 1495, Marian Pilgrimages: 01 878 8159. - Achonry and Elphin Pilgrimage to Lough Derg – Dioceses of Achonry and Elphin three-day pilgrimage to Lough Derg will take place from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th June. More details, including bus options: www.elphindiocese.ie/lough-derg All welcome.
- Mountbellew District Development CE scheme has a vacancy on their scheme – Maintenance Workers/ General Operatives. Duties to include: Working in Mountbellew with responsibility for cutting grass, litter control, keeping public areas tidy and general maintenance around the town. Working on the environmental sites. For further details please contact Sean O’ Neill on 090-9679085 /0871209739 or email mountbellewdd@gmail.com
- Meeting of Mountbellew Active Retirement Association will take place on Monday night the 1st of June at 8 pm in the Pastrol Centre.
- Shine Relatives and Supporters Group – Monthly support group for individuals supporting people living with mental health challenges. Occurs on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 7pm-8.30pm in REGARI Recovery College, Roscommon Town. Email support@shine.ie or call 086 040 7701
- PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE – Ballinamore Bridge Heritage Group cordially invite you to join us at Trihill Bridge for the unveiling of a plaque in memory of Dean Crowe, Malachy Geraghty and Lawerance J Logan (Lohan) on the Monday the 1st of June please at 2.30pm followed by light refreshments.
- Courthouse Cafe… Enjoy a relaxed, comfortable friendly atmosphere at the Courthouse Cafe. Join us for homemade soup, brown bread, scones, cakes and freshly brewed tea and coffee served by local volunteers. Opening Times Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm; Saturday: 10am to 1pm.
- Ballygar Ladies Club – The AGM of Ballygar Ladies Club is next Thursday 28th May at 8pm in the Courthouse. We would appreciate if all ladies could attend. Our annual outing has been arranged for the 10th June. Final details will be discussed at this meeting.
- Shearfest26 kicks off on 30th May with a 5K sponsored run/walk beginning at 11am. Proceeds going to the Irish Motor neuron Disease Association. Registration at 10am: Entry fee: €10/per person, €20 for a family. Mobile: (085)8389777 Eircode: H53 HW98
- North Galway Vintage & Heritage Club Mega Autojumble & Sale takes place on Sunday, May 24th in Glenamaddy Equestrian Centre, Glenamaddy F45 VP66. Up to 50 stalls indoors and out. Catering on the day.
- Community Tea Party 6th June from 6-9pm in the Mattie McDonagh Centre Ballygar in aid of Ballygar NS Astro Turf Development. Host a table, bring some wine, nibbles or treats and enjoy a relaxed evening with friends and family. €100 per table (10 people) or €50 (5 people). Raffle and entertainment on the night. If interested, please contact Ballygar NS on 090-6624951. Thank you for your support.
- Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw – Congratulations to Orla Keane, Caltra on winning €562 in this week’s 50/50. Thank you for your continued support.
- Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner of the Ballygar Tidy Towns & St Brendan’s LFC Mikey Daly, c/o Jamie Walsh, who won €638. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw is in Kenny’s Saturday 23rd May.
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