Parochial House telephone number is 090-6624637,

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6^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 15^th Feburay,7.30pm – Paul Kilgarriff

Sunday 16^th February, 10.30am – People of the Parish

Monday 17^th February, 9.30am

Tuesday 18^th February, 7.30pm

Thursday 20^th February, 9.30pm

Friday 21^st February, 7.30pm – Teresa Mullan and deceased family members

Saturday 22^nd – Baptism

Saturday 22^nd February, 7.30pm – Tess & Christy Byrne and deceased family members

Sunday 23^rd February, 10.30am – Annie Keegan Anniversary

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 16^th February, 9.30am

Sunday 23^rd February, 9.30am

Please pray for Jude Mitchell late of Triehill who passed away in England recently.

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 16^th February, 11.30am. – Fr. Peter Mockler, Woodbrook and Mississippi; Jim, Padraic and Tom Burke, Summerhill

Wednesday, 19th February, 7 p.m.

Friday, 21st February, 7 p.m. – Mark and Mary Crehan and their daughter, Mary

Sunday, 23rd February, 11.30 a.m. – Kate and Andy Kelly, Ballinacor, and deceased members of the Kelly families; Pete and Mary Mannion, Ballinacor, and deceased members of the Mannion and Somers families

Please also remember Damien Mahon, late of Sligo and brother of Bernie Horan, Pound Road.  May they rest in peace.

• – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35 year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• Government Humanitarian Assistance forms are available for those affected by the recent and ongoing power outages -at the Old School Building, The Square, Ballygar. Assistance can be given with forms.  Open Monday– Friday.

• – Young Pioneers & Accompanying Adults Annual Retreat takes place in Donamon Castle on Saturday, 15th February.  More details @ www.elphindiocese.ie/youth-retreat .  All welcome but booking essential.
• – Marriage Enrichment Weekend – Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland welcome you to their next Marriage Enrichment Weekend from Friday 28th – 30th March at Knock, Co. Mayo. The Catholic Marriage Enrichment Programme offers a weekend experience that helps couples enhance their communication and deepen their love for each other and provides a broader and deeper understanding of the sacrament of marriage. For further details, see  www.marriageencounter.ie
• A public meeting, organized by the local community, will be held to discuss the proposed wind farm in the surrounding areas of Ballyforan, Ballygar, and Ahasaragh. This event will provide valuable information and give local residents an opportunity to voice any concerns regarding the development of windmills in the area. Details: Date: Monday, 17th February 2025, Time: 20:30, Location: The hall, Ballyforan.  This meeting is open to all members of the community, especially those who may be affected by the proposed development.  It will be an opportunity to better understand the project and discuss potential impacts.  We encourage you to attend, ask questions, and share your thoughts.  We look forward to seeing you there!
• – Moylough Heritage Society will host a talk in Moylough Hall by Dr Elizabeth Dawson, lecturer in history Carlow College. Title: “St Brigit: forging an early medieval saint’’. This event takes place on Saturday, March 8th at 8pm.  All are welcome. Refreshments served. Talk supported by Galway Co Council.
• available in Ballinamore Bridge please call 087 3577211 for further information.
• is Thursday 20th February.  Call Deirdre 09096 23430 to book appointment.  
• – Mountbellew parade will take place on 17th March at 12 midday, starting at the Mart on Ballygar road. If anyone would like to enter a float, applications can be picked up at Henrys Bar or you can contact any committee member for an application. Entries close on 10th March. stpatricksdaymountbellew@gmail.com
•  return to the stage in Caltra Community Centre on Friday 14^th, Saturday 15^th, Sunday 16^th February 2025 at 8.30 pm for Three nights with their 3 Act comedy ‘ That Family Feeling ‘ by Joseph Cassidy. Good night guaranteed.
• will hold an enrolment evening for parents only at the school on Tuesday 18th February at 7pm. 
• 50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner, Ciara Flynn Newbridge on winning €781 in this week’s 50/50 draw.  Thank you for your continued support & to all the businesses for their support every week.
• – Congratulations to this week’s winner Tommy Hannon, Mount Talbot who won €637 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns lotto. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Martins, Saturday 15th February to include a Valentine’s hamper.

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5^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 8^th February, 3pm – Johnny Geraghty Months Mind

Saturday 8^th February, 7.30pm – Phyliss & Seamie Flynn and deceased family members

Sunday 9^th February, 10.30am – People of the Parish

Monday 10^th February – 12pm Funeral mass of George Chamberlain, St. Brendans.

Tuesday 11^th February, 7.30pm

Thursday 13^th February, 9.30am – Special Intention

Friday 14^th February, 7.30pm – Nonnie, Tommy and Winnie Kenny

Saturday 15^th February, 12pm – Alan Egan 1^st Anniversary

Saturday 15^th February, – Baptism

Saturday 15^th Feburay,7.30pm – Paul Kilgarriff

Sunday 16^th February, 10.30am – People of the Parish

St. Mary’s Church Stewards/Collectors – Feb 8^th & 9^th Finbar Holmes & Neil Geraghty

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 9^th February, 9.30am

Sunday 16^th February, 9.30am

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 9^th February, 11.30am

Wednesday 12^th February, 7pm

Friday 14^th February, 7pm – John Noone, Kilclough

Sunday 16^th February, 11.30am. – Fr. Peter Mockler, Woodbrook and Mississippi; Jim, Padraic and Tom Burke, Summerhill

Please remember in your prayers George Chamberlain, St. Brendans who died during the week, may he rest peace.

• – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35 year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• Government Humanitarian Assistance forms are available for those affected by the recent and ongoing power outages -at the Old School Building, The Square, Ballygar. Assistance can be given with forms.  Open Monday– Friday.

• – Young Pioneers & Accompanying Adults Annual Retreat takes place in Donamon Castle on Saturday, 15th February.  More details @ www.elphindiocese.ie/youth-retreat .  All welcome but booking essential.
• – Marriage Enrichment Weekend – Catholic Marriage Encounter in Ireland welcome you to their next Marriage Enrichment Weekend from Friday 28th – 30th March at Knock, Co. Mayo. The Catholic Marriage Enrichment Programme offers a weekend experience that helps couples enhance their communication and deepen their love for each other and provides a broader and deeper understanding of the sacrament of marriage. For further details, see  www.marriageencounter.ie
• Peace will commence on Saturday 7^th December in St. Mary’s Church beginning at 6.50pm with Rosary and mediation, Vigil Mass 7.30pm, Holy Communion.  The next Saturday will be the 1^st  March, 2025.  Confession within 21days.
• in conjunction with WEEE Ireland have organised a collection of electrical, battery and lighting waste until the 7th February. Items for disposal can be left at the rear of Ballygar Garda Station. Please do not leave any boxes or plastic bags, just loose items.
• is Thursday 20th February.  Call Deirdre 09096 23430 to book appointment.     
•  return to the stage in Caltra Community Centre on Friday 14^th, Saturday 15^th, Sunday 16^th February 2025 at 8.30 pm for Three nights with their 3 Act comedy ‘ That Family Feeling ‘ by Joseph Cassidy. Good night guaranteed.
• – The monthly meeting of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement will be held in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew on Monday 10^th February at 8pm. New member’s welcome.
• will hold an enrolment evening for parents only at the school on Tuesday 18th February at 7pm. 
• will take place this Sunday, February 9^th in the Town Hall, Dunmore at 3pm.  Lots of Prizes on the day including a €500 jackpot.  Draw for free double book, single book, lucky line sheet and jackpot sheet.  Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be served at the interval all are welcome.
•    4x1hr weekly sessions 3-4pm on Thursdays starting 30th January 2025. Sessions include: Health & Fitness, Basic First Aid, Nutrition, Technology & Devices.  These sessions will take place in the Old School Building. The Square Ballygar. To find out more and book your place, please contact Bernie 085 2521 200.
• 50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner, Bonnie Hrdlica c/o Fr. Tommy Conway on winning €725 is this week’s, last week’s winner was Michael Delaney, Tonacor on winning €362.  Thank you for your continued support & to all the businesses for their continued support every week.
• – Congratulations to this week’s winner Finin Cahill, Cloonlyon who won €588 lotto. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Kennys, Saturday 8th February.

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Ballygar Collection €705.00

Toghergar Collection €400.00

Newbridge Collection €615.00

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Presentation of the Lord

ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 1^st February, 7.30pm – Martin Coleman his brother Tom and please remember Catherine, Toms wife, in Clonberne Nursing home.

Sunday 2^nd February, 10.30am – People of the Parish

Monday 3^rd February, 10.30am – St. Blaise

Tuesday 4^th February, 9.30am

Thursday 6^th February, 9.30am

Friday 7^th February, 7.30pm – Breege Hannon 1^st Anniversary

Saturday 8^th February, 3pm – Johnny Geraghty Months Mind

Saturday 8^th February, 7.30pm – Phyliss & Seamie Flynn and deceased family members

Sunday 9^th February, 10.30am – People of the Parish

St. Mary’s Church Stewards/Collectors – Feb 8^th & 9^th Finbar Holmes & Neil Geraghty

EVENING MASSESS WILL BE DEPENDANT ON ELECTRICY BEING BACK IN ST MARYS CHURCH

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 2^nd February, 9.30am

Sunday 9^th February, 9.30am

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 2nd February, 11.30am – The intentions of Derek and Christine O’Dwyer and family

Sunday 2^nd February, 11.30am – The intentions of Derek and Christine O’Dwyer and family

Wednesday 5^th February, 7pm

Friday 7^th February, 7pm

Sunday 9^th February, 11.30am

Please pray for Frank Keane, Kilchreest, who died this week.  Brother of Carmel Galvin, Mt. Mary and late Tess Killilea Lissavruggy.may he rest in peace.

Candles can be left at the altar of St. Mary’s Church for blessing on the 1^st February.

Sick and Housebound – Fr. Douglas to visit on Friday 7^th February.  If you or a family member would like Fr. Douglas to visit, please call on 09-6624637.

• – 8 August 2025 with Bishop Kevin Doran. The pilgrimage is open to 18 – 35 year olds. The cost is €995 per person sharing and this includes flights, coach transfers, accommodation, Youth Jubilee with Pope Francis in Rome, 3 days on the St Columbanus Camino in northern Italy and day trip to Milan. All the details and how to book are available at www.achonrydiocese.org and www.elphindiocese.ie  This is an inter-diocesan pilgrimage for young adults living in the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin; Galway and Clonfert.
• Peace will commence on Saturday 7^th December in St. Mary’s Church beginning at 6.50pm with Rosary and mediation, Vigil Mass 7.30pm, Holy Communion.  The next Saturday will be the 1^st February, 2025.  Confession within 21days.
• -The Choir of St. Mary’s Church, Ballygar would like to thank all who donated to our annual Vincent de Paul collection as part of our Christmas Carol Service on December 22nd.  A total of €1,344.10 was collected on the night.  Many thanks again to all who attended and donated so generously. 
• in conjunction with WEEE Ireland have organised a collection of electrical, battery and lighting waste until the 7th February. Items for disposal can be left at the rear of Ballygar Garda Station. Please do not leave any boxes or plastic bags, just loose items.   
• meeting in Newbridge Hall on Tuesday night 4th. February at 8.30pm.  We would be delighted if new members would join – why not come along on the night.
• will hold an enrolment evening for parents only at the school on Tuesday 18th February at 7pm. 
•    4x1hr weekly sessions 3-4pm on Thursdays starting 30th January 2025. Sessions include: Health & Fitness, Basic First Aid, Nutrition, Technology & Devices.  These sessions will take place in the Old School Building. The Square Ballygar. To find out more and book your place, please contact Bernie 085 2521 200.
• 50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner, Aisling and Orla Kelly, Raheny on winning €476 this week’s draw. Thank you for your continued support & to all the businesses for their continued support every week.  Best of luck to all the volunteers who have gone to Ethiopia doing their volunteering, safe travels to them all.
• – Congratulations to this week’s winner Ronan Collins, Thornfield who won €580 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns lotto. Thank’s to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Hughes, Saturday 1st February.

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Toghergar Collection €175.00

Newbridge Collection €555.72

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3^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 25^th January, 7.30pm – Breege Hannon 1^st Anniversary. We also remember Tadhg McDonagh whose anniversary occurs at this time.

Sunday 26^th January, 10.30am – Mary & Frank Finneran and deceased Burke & Finneran Families

Monday 27^th January, 9.30am

Tuesday 28^th January, 7.30pm

Friday 31th January, 7.30pm – Nancy Kelly Anniversary

Saturday 1^st January, 7.30pm – Martin Coleman his brother Tom and please remember Catherine, Toms wife, in Clonberne Nursing home.

Sunday 2^nd January, 10.30am – People of the Parish

St. Mary’s Church Stewards/Collectors – Jan 25^th & 26^th Mattie Kinsley & Adrian Keegan

                                                                       Jan 1^st Feb & 2^nd Michael Kelly & John Carty

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 26^th January, 9.30am – Teresa & Paddy Hannon and deceased Hannon & Quinn Families

Sunday 2^nd January, 9.30am

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 26th January, 11.30am – Thomas and Mary Ann Fitzmaurice, Ballaghlea, and deceased members of the Fitzmaurice and Fallon families; Mary Lohan, Cloonkeen; John Joe and Ina Cunningham, Rushestown, Fairfield and London and Thomas and Celia Cunningham, Rushestown and Fairfield

Tuesday 28th January, 7pm – Tom Lynch, Kiltormer, Ballinasloe (brother of PJ Lynch, Toomard)

Wednesday 29th January – No Mass in Newbridge

Friday 31st January, 7 pm

Sunday 2nd February, 11.30am – The intentions of Derek and Christine O’Dwyer and family

Please remember in your prayers Wanda, beloved mother of Agnieszka and the extended Dzieciolowska & Misiak families, may she rest in peace.

Candles can be left at the altar of St. Mary’s Church for blessing on the 1^st February.

• The 5 First Saturdays of each month, Devotion for World Peace will commence on Saturday 7^th December in St. Mary’s Church beginning at 6.50pm with Rosary and mediation, Vigil Mass 7.30pm, Holy Communion.  The next Saturday will be the 1^st February, 2025.  Confession within 21days.
• Men’s Wellness Sessions:   4x1hr weekly sessions 3-4pm on Thursdays starting 30th January 2025. Sessions include: Health & Fitness, Basic First Aid, Nutrition, Technology & Devices.  These sessions will take place in the Old School Building. The Square Ballygar. To find out more and book your place, please contact Bernie 085 2521 200.
• PUBLIC MEETING, organized by the local community, will be held to discuss the proposed wind farm in the surrounding areas of Ballyforan, Ballygar, and Ahasaragh. This event will provide valuable information and give local residents an opportunity to voice any concerns regarding the development of windmills in the area.  Details: Date:  Monday 27th January 2025, Time: 20.00, Location: St. Aidan’s Clubhouse, Ballyforan. This meeting is open to all members of the community, especially those who may be affected by the proposed development. It will be an opportunity to better understand the project and discuss potential impacts. We encourage you to attend, ask questions, and share your thoughts.  We look forward to seeing you there!
• Croi Heart & Stroke Talk: Thursday 30th January 7-8pm @ Courthouse, Ballygar. We welcome all to an evening with a Nurse Specialist from Croi for an informative  talk focused on Heart, Health & Stroke Prevention, understanding risk factors, knowing your numbers and practical tips on staying healthy. Light refreshments will be offered. There will be a €5 contribution. This event has been brought to you through collaboration with Ballygar Ladies club, BNT Social Services and Solas FRC (Ballygar Office).
• The local branch of St Vincent de Paul is based in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew and serves the surrounding parishes including this parish. A sincere thank you to all who donated to our recent Christmas Appeal. Your contribution is deeply appreciated and helps local individuals and families who are finding life difficult at present.  Our local helpline number is 0851846866. All applications for help are dealt with in the strictest confidence.  Thank you again for supporting the work of St Vincent de Paul.
• 1500th Anniversary of the Death of St Brigit – Moylough Heritage Society will host a talk in Moylough Community, Heritage and Resource Centre by Dr Elizabeth Dawson, lecturer in history Carlow College. Title: “St Brigit: forging an early medieval saint’’. This event takes place on Friday January 31st, 8:00 PM.  All are welcome. Refreshments served. Talk supported by Galway Co Council.
• Moylough Heritage Society are honoured to welcome, Dr Elizabeth Dawson to Moylough hall on Fri 31st Jan @8pm.  Dr Dawson will give a talk on the life and legacy of St Bridgid, who’s 1500-year Anniversary is on Sat 1st Feb.  This is a free event and all are welcome. Doors open at 7.30pm. 
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner, Aisling and Orla Kelly, Raheny on winning €476 this week’s draw. Thank you for your continued support & to all the businesses for their continued support every week.  Best of luck to all the volunteers who have gone to Ethiopia doing their volunteering, safe travels to them all.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Enda Greene, Ballygar who won €670 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns lotto. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Fallons, Saturday 25th January.

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Toghergar Collection €375.00

Newbridge Collection €935.00

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ST MARYS CHURCH

aturday 18^th January, 7.30pm – Johnny Delaney

Sunday 19^th January, 10.30am – Anna Hughes and deceased family members

Monday 20^th January, 9.30am

Tuesday 21^st January, 7.30pm – The sick of the Parish

Friday 24^th January, 7.30pm – Nonnie, Tommy and Winnie Kenny

Friday 24^th January, 8pm – William Burke Months Mind

Saturday 25^th January, 7.30pm – Breege Hannon 1^st Anniversary

Sunday 26^th January, 10.30am – Mary & Frank Finneran and deceased Burke & Finneran Families

St. Mary’s Church Stewards/Collectors –  Jan 18^th & 19^th Brian Finneran & Mike Lohan

                                                                       Jany 25^th & 26^th Mattie Kinsley & Adrian Keegan

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 19^th January, 9.30am

Sunday 26^th January, 9.30am – Teresa & Paddy Hannon and deceased Hannon & Quinn Families

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Friday, 17^th January, 7pm – Maggie McDermott and Mary Morley, Lissavruggy

Sunday 19^th January, 11.30am – Eoghan Farrell, Dublin; Barbara Gay Doerhing, USA

Wednesday 22^nd January, 7pm

Friday 24^th January, 7pm

Sunday 26^th January, 11.30am – Thomas and Mary Ann Fitzmaurice, Ballaghlea, and deceased members of the Fitzmaurice and Fallon families; Mary Lohan, Cloonkeen;

John Joe and Ina Cunningham, Rushestown, Fairfield and London and Thomas and Celia Cunningham, Rushestown and Fairfield

Fr. Douglas will be on annual leave for the month of January, 2025.  The Parochial house can be contacted on a Monday or Thursday mornings only on 090-6624637.

If you would like to book any masses for the coming months for St. Mary’s Ballygar or St. Brendans Toghergar Churches, the Parochial house can be contacted on a Monday or Thursday mornings only on 090-6624637.  Thank you.

Please pray for Very Rev. Donal Gerard Morris P.P. of Kilbegnet and Glinsk, Kiltultogue/Ballinaheglish, Roscommon and Pat Feeney (Paddy) brother of Martin Feeney, Cloonascarberry, Ballygar and Dublin,who went home to God during the week.  May they rest in peace.

• The 5 First Saturdays of each month, Devotion for World Peace will commence on Saturday 7^th December in St. Mary’s Church beginning at 6.45pm with Rosary and mediation, Vigil Mass 7.30pm, Holy Communion.  The next Saturday will be the 1^st February, 2025.  Confession within 21days.
• Catholic Schools Week 2025 – Sunday, 19^th January marks the beginning of Catholic Schools Week. During the week, we aim to celebrate the unique contribution that Catholic schools make to their communities. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: Alive in Christ. We give thanks for all involved in our Catholic schools throughout the diocese.
• Building for Children volunteers travel to Sebeta Blind school, Ethiopia on Thursday 16th and Sunday 19th of January, and return on Tuesday 28^th, we would like to thank everyone in this fantastic parish, the support we have received has been amazing, with the funds raised this year, work has already started by drilling a new well in the grounds of the school compound, which is a massive project in itself.  The group will renovate to the same standard two more dormitories, home to 80 children, with new toilets, showers, sinks, new doors, tiled floors, painted, safe electrics, new mattresses, bed linen, and we will rewire the kitchen. and we will also provide new shower black and wash facilities for children who have left the school but have no hygiene facilities. We are bringing clothes in our luggage for the children. All this will have a massive positive impact on the lives of the blind children living in the school. And all this is possible thanks to the generosity of the people of the parish. So Thanks so much again.
• BNT Youth Club – are your teens looking for somewhere to unwind after the school week? Why not come down to the Youth Club on a Friday evening.  You will find pool and table tennis tables, darts, boards games and a great space to relax and enjoy some safe and quality fun with their friends The club runs every Friday night in the Old Town Hall, Ballygar.  The first group starts at 7pm to 8.30 for 1^st to 2^nd years.  From 3^rd onwards starts at 8.45pm to 10.30pm.
• Men’s Wellness Sessions:   4x1hr weekly sessions 3-4pm on Thursdays starting 30th January 2025. Sessions include: Health & Fitness, Basic First Aid, Nutrition, Technology & Devices.  These sessions will take place in the Old School Building. The Square Ballygar. To find out more and book your place, please contact Bernie 085 2521 200.
• Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is 23^rd January call Deirdre to make an appointment.  
• Yoga class upstairs in Shiven Rovers 8-9 on Thursday nights.
• Killyan Graveyard Committee – Would like to thank everyone who supported NAC 50 /50 for month December. Thanks to all people who did a yearly 50/50 for Graveyard we were delighted with the response. If you would still like to do yearly or 1/2 yearly ticket, we would be delighted just contact any NAC committee member or through our face book page NEWBRIDGE AC.
• 1500th Anniversary of the Death of St Brigit – Moylough Heritage Society will host a talk in Moylough Community, Heritage and Resource Centre by Dr Elizabeth Dawson, lecturer in history Carlow College. Title: “St Brigit: forging an early medieval saint’’. This event takes place on Friday January 31st, 8:00 PM.  All are welcome. Refreshments served. Talk supported by Galway Co Council.
• Moylough Heritage Society are honoured to welcome, Dr Elizabeth Dawson to Moylough hall on Fri 31st Jan @8pm.  Dr Dawson will give a talk on the life and legacy of St Bridgid, who’s 1500-year Anniversary is on Sat 1st Feb.  This is a free event and all are welcome. Doors open at 7.30pm. 
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 on winner Mathew Hughes, Ballinamore Bridge on winning €479.  We at NAC really appreciate all of your support every week.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Rosaleen Carr, Newbridge who won €625 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns lotto. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Martins, Saturday 18th January.

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Ballygar Collection €990.00

Toghergar Collection €495.00

Newbridge Collection €935.00

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The Baptism of the Lord

ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 11^th January, 7.30pm – John Clarke, Killeroran

Sunday 12^th January, 10.30am – Tom Neary

Monday 13^th January, 9.30am

Tuesday 14^th January, 7.30pm

Friday 17^th January, 7.30pm – Nora Doyle, Kilmore and deceased family members

Saturday 18^th January, 7.30pm – Johnny Delaney

Sunday 19^th January, 10.30am – Anna Huges and deceased family members

St. Mary’s Church Stewards/Collectors –  Jan 11^th & 12^th Pat Gunning & Pat McDonagh

                                                                        Jan 18^th & 19^th Brian Finneran & Mike Lohan

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 12^th January, 9.30am – Kitty Quinn, Ballinlass

Sunday 19^th January, 9.30am

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 12^th January, 11.30am – The Baptism of the Lord – Dominic and Chrissie Hegarty, Cornaveigh, Creggs, Mary Bridget Duke (née Hegarty), Castlecoote, John and Sarah Hegarty, Cornaveigh and Laurence Murray, Kilclough

Wednesday 15^th January, 7pm

Friday 17^th January, 7pm

Sunday 19^th January, 11.30am – Eoghan Farrell, Dublin;

Barbara Gay Doerhing, USA

Fr. Douglas will be on annual leave for the month of January, 2025.  The Parochial house can be contacted on a Monday or Thursday mornings only on 090-6624637.

Please remember in your prayers Johnny Geraghty, Kilmore may his soul rest in peace.

• The 5 First Saturdays of each month, Devotion for World Peace will commence on Saturday 7^th December in St. Mary’s Church beginning at 6.45pm with Rosary and mediation, Vigil Mass 7.30pm, Holy Communion.  The next Saturday will be the 4^th January, 2025.  Confession within 21days.
• The Social & Resource Centre (Old School) will close for maintenance work on the 23rd December and will reopen on the 20th January, 2025.  Thank you for your understanding.
• BNT Youth Club – are your teens looking for somewhere to unwind after the school week? Why not come down to the Youth Club on a Friday evening.  You will find pool and table tennis tables, darts, boards games and a great space to relax and enjoy some safe and quality fun with their friends The club runs every Friday night in the Old Town Hall, Ballygar.  The first group starts at 7pm to 8.30 for 1^st to 2^nd years.  From 3^rd onwards starts at 8.45pm to 10.30pm. 
• HRC Class 1985 – 40 Year Reunion organised for May 2025. Lots of good memories and 40 years of catching up on the night. Anyone not previously contacted please text Marie Kelly 086-8139305 for details.
• Yoga – 4 week term commencing 15th January 6pm to 7pm and 7.15pm to 8.15pm in The Courthouse, Ballygar.  For further details, please contact Petra 0868257322.
• New 4-week term of Pilates starting Wednesday 8^th in Athleague Community Centre @7pm also in Newbridge Hall @8:30pm. Suitable for all ages & abilities. Everyone welcome, text Bonnie 0872238237 for more information.
• Dunmore Community Council Bingo will take place this Sunday, January 12th in the Town Hall, Dunmore at 3pm.  Lots of Prizes on the day including a €500 jackpot.  Draw for a free double book, single book, lucky line sheet and jackpot sheet.  Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be served at the interval all are welcome.
• Moylough Heritage Society are honoured to welcome, Dr Elizabeth Dawson to Moylough hall on Fri 31st Jan @8pm.  Dr Dawson will give a talk on the life and legacy of St Bridgid, who’s 1500-year Anniversary is on Sat 1st Feb.  This is a free event and all are welcome. Doors open at 7.30pm. 
• Active Retirement Meeting The AGM of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement will be held in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew on Monday 13th January at 8pm. New members welcome. 
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Margaret Conway Garvey on winning €627 in the 50/50 draw.Well done to Nonie Keating Mountbellew on winning €100 voucher for The Shiven Inn.  Congratulations to the Gately family, c/o Francis Mitchell on winning €530 in this week’s 50/50 draw.  We at NAC really appreciate all of your support every week.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Marian Cunniffe, Dysart who won €662 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns lotto.Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Kennys, Saturday 11th January.

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Second Sunday of Christmas

ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 4^th January, 7.30pm – Bridget Chamberlain and daughter Elsie

Sunday 5^th January, 10.30am – Peggy Geraghty

Monday 6^th January, 10.30am – Epiphany of the Lord

Tuesday 7^th January, 7.30pm

Friday 10^th January, 7.30pm – Margaret & John Egan, Killeroran

Saturday 11^th January, 12pm – Jimmy Farrell Months Mind

Saturday 11^th January, 7.30pm – John Clarke, Killeroran

Sunday 12^th January, 10.30am – Tom Neary

St. Mary’s Church Stewards/Collectors –  Jan 4^th & 5^th Oliver Holmes & Frank Muldoon

                                                                        Jan 11^th & 12^th Pat Gunning & Pat McDonagh

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 5^th January, 9.30am

Monday 6^th January, 9.30am – Epiphany of the Lord

Friday 10^th January, 8pm – John Naughton, Shanballymore

Sunday 12^th January, 9.30am – Kitty Quinn, Ballinlass

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 5^th January, 11.30am – Mary and Martin Naughton, Cloonshivna;

Paddy Cunningham, Newbridge, and deceased members of the Cunningham and Turley families

Monday 6^th January, 7pm – The Epiphany of the Lord

Wednesday 8^th January, 7pm

Friday 10^th January, 7pm

Sunday 12^th January, 11.30am – The Baptism of the Lord – Dominic and Chrissie Hegarty, Cornaveigh, Creggs, Mary Bridget Duke (née Hegarty), Castlecoote, John and Sarah Hegarty, Cornaveigh and Laurence Murray, Kilclough

• Please remember in your prayers Patrick Martin Tom Mongan Roscommon Town, may his gentle soul rest in peace.

• The 5 First Saturdays of each month, Devotion for World Peace will commence on Saturday 7^th December in St. Mary’s Church beginning at 6.45pm with Rosary and mediation, Vigil Mass 7.30pm, Holy Communion.  The next Saturday will be the 4^th January, 2025.  Confession within 21days.
• The Social & Resource Centre (Old School) will close for maintenance work on the 23rd December and will reopen on the 20th January, 2025.  Thank you for your understanding.
• HRC Class 1985 – 40 Year Reunion organised for May 2025. Lots of good memories and 40 years of catching up on the night. Anyone not previously contacted please text Marie Kelly 086-8139305 for details.
• Next Foot Clinic in Ballygar Pharmacy is 9th January 2025 call Deirdre 086 361 2578 for an appointment
• New 4-week term of pilates starting Wednesday 8^th in Athleague Community Centre @7pm also in Newbridge Hall @8:30pm. Suitable for all ages & abilities. Everyone welcome, text Bonnie 0872238237 for more information.
• Active Retirement Meeting The AGM of Mountbellew and District Active Retirement will be held in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew on Monday 13th January at 8pm. New members welcome 
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Margaret Conway Garvey on winning €627.  Congratulations to Nonie Keating, Mountbellew on winning €100 voucher for The Shiven Inn.  Thank you for your continued support.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Ann Marie Heavey, Ballaghlea who won €625 in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns lotto. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Morans, Saturday 4^th January.

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Toghergar Collection €460.00

Newbridge Collection €876.00

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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joesph

ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 28^th December, 7.30pm – Michael & Mary Silke and deceased family members

Sunday 29^th December, 10.30am – Bridie & Brian Devine

Monday 30^th December, 9.30am

Tuesday 31^st December –Marriage

Tuesday 31^st December, 7.30pm

Wednesday 1^st January, 10.30am – New Years Day

Friday 3^rd January, 7.30pm – Bernie McInerney and deceased McInerney and Brehany families

Saturday 4^th January, 7.30pm – Bridget Chamberlain and daughter Elsie

Sunday 5^th January, 10.30am – Peggy Geraghty

St. Mary’s Church Stewards/Collectors –  Dec 28^th & 29^th Hugh McArdle & Neil Geraghty

                                                                        Jan 4^th & 5^th Oliver Holmes & Frank Muldoon

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 29^th December, 9.30am – Kathleen & Tom Heavey

Sunday 5^th January, 9.30am

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 29^th December, 11.30am –  Larry (Bobby) Carty, Toomard – 1st anniversary

Wednesday 1^st January, 11.30am – New Year’s Day

Friday 3^rd January, 7pm

Sunday 5^th January, 11.30am – Mary and Martin Naughton, Cloonshivna;

Paddy Cunningham, Newbridge, and deceased members of the Cunningham and Turley families

• Please remember in your prayers William Burke, Ballygar may he rest in peace.
• Special thanks to all that have contributed to the Christmas Collection.  This is for the Priests of the Parish, thank you.

• The 5 First Saturdays of each month, Devotion for World Peace will commence on Saturday 7^th December in St. Mary’s Church beginning at 6.45pm with Rosary and mediation, Vigil Mass 7.30pm, Holy Communion.  The next Saturday will be the 4^th January, 2025.  Confession within 21days.
• The Social & Resource Centre (Old School) will close for maintenance work on the 23rd December and will reopen on the 20th January, 2025.  Thank you for your understanding.
• HRC Class 1985 – 40 Year Reunion organised for May 2025. Lots of good memories and 40 years of catching up on the night. Anyone not previously contacted please text Marie Kelly 086-8139305 for details.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Dom Doyle Boherbannagh on winning €692.  Congratulations to Danny and Kathy Godsley Mississippi on winning €100 cash.  Congratulations to Denis Delaney Rookhill on winning €100 voucher for Mike Conway ‘s Butcher. Thank you for sponsoring the voucher Mike. Thank you for your continued support. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas & all the health for the new year.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Damien Nolan, Hermitage who won €1119 and Aine Harrington, Cloonlyon who won the Christmas Hamper in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns lotto. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Hughes, Saturday 28th December.

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Toghergar Collection €365.00

Newbridge Collection €1,270.00.

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4^th Sunday in Advent

ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 21^st December, 7.30pm – Kathleen & Pakie Cuffee, sons Tommy and Jimmy and Maureen O’Connell

Sunday 22^nd December, 10.30am – People of the Parish

Monday 23^rd December, 9.30am

Tuesday 24^th December, 9pm – Christmas Vigil

Wednesday 25^th December, 10.30am – Christmas Day

Thursday 26^th December, 10.30am – St. Stephens Day

Friday 27^th December, 7.30pm

Saturday 28^th December, 7.30pm – Michael & Mary Silke and deceased family members

Sunday 29^th December, 10.30am – Bridie & Brian Devine

St. Mary’s Church Stewards/Collectors –  Dec 21^st & 22^nd Tommy Fallon & Adrian Keegan

                                                                        Dec 28^th & 29^th Hugh McArdle & Neil Geraghty

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 22^nd December, 9.30am

Wednesday 25^th December, 9.30am – Christmas Day

Sunday 29^th December, 9.30am – Kathleen & Tom Heavey

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 22^nd December, 11.30am – Deceased members of the Britton family, Kilclough: Thomas J, Mary Ellen, Patrick, Mary T and John.

Tuesday 24^th December, 2024, 8.30pm – Christmas Eve – Nativity of the Lord

Wednesday 25^th December, 11.30am – Christmas Day – Nativity of the Lord

Thursday 26^th December, 11.30am – St. Stephen’s Day

Friday 27^th December, 7pm

Sunday 29^th December, 11.30am –  Larry (Bobby) Carty, Toomard – 1st anniversary

Please remember in your prayers Jimmy Farrell, Cloonlyon and Marty Connolly, Killeroran may they rest in peace.

We would like to thank all of those that have helped during the past year, from getting the Church’s ready each week and especially for Christmas to all our wonderful volunteers. 

Welcome to all our visitors to our Parish and Community.  Wishing you all a Happy and Peaceful Christmas.

• Annual Christmas Carols by Candlelight – In aid of St Vincent de Paul, St Mary’s church choir will host their annual Christmas Carol service in St Marys Church, Ballygar on Sunday, December 22nd at 8pm. Come and hear all your favourite Christmas carols. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
• The 5 First Saturdays of each month, Devotion for World Peace will commence on Saturday 7^th December in St. Mary’s Church beginning at 6.45pm with Rosary and mediation, Vigil Mass 7.30pm, Holy Communion.  The next Saturday will be the 4^th January, 2025.  Confession within 21days.
• SeniorLine – Would you like someone to talk to over Christmas?  SeniorLine is Ireland’s national telephone service for older people open every day of the year 10am-10pm, Freephone 1800 80 45 91. You may feel isolated, alone, bereaved or far from family. SeniorLine’s older volunteers are trained to listen, to support and refer to other helpful services if necessary.
• The Social & Resource Centre (Old School) will close for maintenance work on the 23rd December and will reopen on the 20th January, 2025.  Thank you for your understanding.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns would like to thank everyone who supported our Christmas Fair. It was a huge success made possible by the stall holders Tom Hannon, Alyssa Galvin, Ballygar Tidy Towns, Ballygar Carnival, Diarmuid Bury and Coffee Domain, Mountbellew. A special thanks to all those who baked and donated prizes for the raffle. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas.
• The Annual Turkey Trot will take place on St. Stephen’s Day, starting at 1:30 pm in Newbridge.  Sponsorship cards are in circulation in the parish through members of St. Brendan’s GAA, Ballygar Hurling Club, and St. Brendan’s LGFA. Draw for Hampers & spot prizes afterwards in the Shiven Inn. For those wishing to support via Hampers of Spot Prizes please phone 087 401 8263.  Proceeds this year are going to the 3 main clubs, St. Brendan’s GAA, Ballygar Hurling Club, and St. Brendan’s LGFA.
• Thank You: Newbridge Tidy Towns’ Committee would like to sincerely thank you all for your constant support throughout the year and especially for your generous support of our Annual Cake Sale in Newbridge Hall last Sunday. In total, we raised €1,350.60, which will be used for the purchase of flowers and plants next year. A huge thank you to the children of Winfield N.S. for their lovely carol singing, to the staff who prepared them and to the parents who accompanied them to the hall. A special thank you to Santa, who took time out of his busy schedule to visit us. Newbridge Tidy Towns’ Committee wishes you all a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.  Newbridge Tidy Towns’ Christmas Raffle Winners:1st Prize:  Mary B Crehan, 2nd Prize: Brendan McDermott, 3rd Prize:  Becca Conway4th Prize:  Chloe Conway, 5th Prize:  Isobel Lyster, 6th Prize:  Martin Gavin7th Prize:  Chloe Carroll, 8th Prize:  Aideen Kelly, 9th Prize:  Katie Hannon, 10th Prize: Jack & Rory Connolly, 11th Prize: Chloe Conway, 12th Prize: Louise Cunningham. Children’s Hamper Winner: Rory Crehan.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner nn Murray, Killyan Mountain on winning €620 in this week’s 50/50. Well done Regina Naughton on winning the €100 voucher for The Shiven Inn. Next week extra draw be €100 voucher for Mike Conway’s Butcher sponsored by Mike Conway butcher’s Ballygar. Anyone who has a yearly ticket will go into a draw to win €100 cash on the 21st of Dec. You can purchase a yearly ticket from any committee member or you can message this account. Thank you for all your support. Thanks to all the committee members for all their work during the year.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Anne Brennan, Kilmore who won €709 and Catherine Cunningham, Ballinacor who won the hamper in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns lotto. Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in Fallons, Saturday 21st December €1000 GUARANTEED And a Christmas Hamper.

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3^rd Sunday in Advent – ST MARYS CHURCH

Saturday 14^th December, 7.30pm – Jackie Gately 1^st Anniversary

Sunday 15^th December, 10.30am – Gerry Holmes

Monday 16^th December, 9.30am

Tuesday 17^th December, 7.30pm

Thursday 19^th December, 9.30am – Special Intention

Thursday 19^th December, 7pm – Confessions in Ballygar

Friday 20^th December, 7.30pm

Saturday 21^st December, 7.30pm – Kathleen & Pakie Cuffee, sons Tommy and Jimmy and Maureen O’Connell

Sunday 22^nd December, 10.30am – People of the Parish

St. Mary’s Church Stewards/Collectors –  Dec 14^th & Dec 15^th Mike Lohan & Michael Kelly

                                                                        Dec 21^st & 22^nd Tommy Fallon & Adrian Keegan

ST BRENDANS CHURCH

Sunday 15^th December, 9.30am

Sunday 22^nd December, 9.30am

ST PATRICKS CHURCH

Sunday 15^th December, 11.30am – Mary McDermott, Lissavruggy – Month’s Mind

Sunday 15^th December after 11.30am Mass Confessions

Wednesday 18^th December, 6.30pm

Friday 20^th December, 7pm

Sunday 22^nd December, 11.30am – Deceased members of the Britton family, Kilclough: Thomas J, Mary Ellen, Patrick, Mary T and John.

Wednesday, 18th December, 7.30 p.m. – Ballaghlea Christmas Carols in St. Patrick’s Church, Newbridge:

Please note: Sometime this past year someone donated an outdoor Nativity Set (quite large figures) to Fr Louis. He understood he was free to find a new home for them. The intention of the giver was to display them on the Church grounds…….so if you know to whom I gave this Nativity Set, please, please contact me – Louis. I need to try to return it to the giver. Thanks. It’s not the first time Jesus got lost!!!!

Christmas envelopes are to be collected from the sacristy. Please collect and distribute.  Thanks to all who helped during the past year.

• St Vincent de Paul Local Appeal -The local branch of St Vincent de Paul is based in the Pastoral Centre Mountbellew, and serves the surrounding parishes including the parish of Ballygar/Newbridge/Toghergar. We depend on donations to enable us to help individuals and families who may be finding life difficult at present. We wish to acknowledge the generosity of the people of this parish over the last ten years and hope you will continue to support the work we do by contributing to our Christmas Appeal.  We will not be having a church-gate collection this year but instead we have Postage-free Envelopes left at the church porch where you can put your donation. You can free-post them to our office in Mountbellew or leave them in the Offertory Collection baskets.   If you wish to donate online, a poster in the porch will give you information on how to do that. It’s important to emphasise that all donations given locally are used to help people in our local parishes.  Our local helpline number is 0851846866. All applications for help are dealt with in the strictest confidence.  Thank you again for supporting the work of St Vincent de Paul.
• Annual Christmas Carols by Candlelight – In aid of St Vincent de Paul, St Mary’s church choir will host their annual Christmas Carol service in St Marys Church, Ballygar on Sunday, December 22nd at 8pm. Come and hear all your favourite Christmas carols. Your support would be greatly appreciated.
• The 5 First Saturdays Devotion for World Peace will commence on Saturday 7^th December in St. Mary’s Church beginning at 6.45pm with Rosary and mediation, Vigil Mass 7.30pm, Holy Communion, Confession within 21days.
• Santa Claus coming to Hughes bar Sun 15th Dec 2-4pm. Fun day guaranteed. All proceeds in aid of BNT Playground.
• Newbridge Tidy Towns Committee are holding their Annual Christmas Cake Sale on Sunday 15th December after 11.30 mass and Penitential Service. The children from Windfield National School will be singing some Christmas Carols and Santa Claus will be dropping in to visit all the boys and girls. Everyone welcome. Tea Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
• Mountbellew Moylough Camogie Club are hosting their Annual Card Game on Thursday 19th December at 8.30 in the Community Centre.
• The Annual Turkey Trot will take place on St. Stephen’s Day, starting at 1:30 pm in Newbridge.  Sponsorship cards are in circulation in the parish through members of St. Brendan’s GAA, Ballygar Hurling Club, and St. Brendan’s LGFA. Draw for Hampers & spot prizes afterwards in the Shiven Inn. For those wishing to support via Hampers of Spot Prizes please phone 087 401 8263.  Proceeds this year are going to the 3 main clubs, St. Brendan’s GAA, Ballygar Hurling Club, and St. Brendan’s LGFA.
• Ballaghlea NS Carol Service Wednesday 18th December in Newbridge Church at 7.30pm.  All welcome.
• Newbridge Ladies Club would like to thank everyone involved in their Christmas Party night in Newbridge Hall last Thursday night. To all our exhibitors, to Marie for her talk and demonstration, to all that donated spot prizes and refreshments for the night, to all that supported the night and to all that helped out in any way.  2 charities will benefit from some of the proceeds of the night. Again thank you all and wishing you all a very Happy & Peaceful Christmas.
• Dunmore Christmas Bingo – Dunmore Community Council bingo will take place this Sunday 15th December at 3pm in the Town Hall, Dunmore. Lots of prizes on the day including neighbours prizes and a €500 jackpot. Draw for Christmas hamper, etc., free double book, single book, lucky line sheet & jackpot sheet.  Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits will be served at the interval. All are welcome.
• Coláiste an Chreagáin – are hosting Santa Christmas Drive Thru returns to school, taking place on Tues 17th December from 5.30-7.30. This is a free event, but donations can be made on night to Parents Council.
• Christmas Cakesale and Coffee Morning – Mountbellew Tidy towns are holding a cake sale and coffee morning following 10am mass on Sunday 15^th December in the Pastoral Centre. Our Christmas raffle will be held on the morning.
• Newbridge Action Committee 50/50 draw –Congratulations to this week’s 50/50 winner Enda Collins, Newforest €547and to Bronagh & Muirne Kilcommins on winning 50/50 prepaid.  Next week’s draw will be in Thatch Ballygar.  Extra prize added every week for December.  Gift vouchers available from committee members & they make an ideal present for Christmas. An option for a Christmas present €100 for one year, €50 for 6 months, or less if people prefer.
• Ballygar Tidy Towns & St. Brendan’s Ladies 50/50 – Congratulations to this week’s winner Frank Quinn, Ballinlass who won €702 and Chloe, Saoirse & Claire Carr, Windfield who won the hamper in this week’s St Brendan’s Ladies Football Club & Ballygar Tidy Towns lotto.Thanks to all who are supporting the draw and all the businesses who are selling the tickets. Next week’s draw in The Thatch, Saturday 14th December to include a Christmas Hamper

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Toghergar Collection €565.00

Newbridge Collection €690.07

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