Parish News
“Pray, hope, and don’t worry.” – Padre Pio
DONAGH PARISH
16th August 2026
You are asked to pray for Jennifer Kelly, nee Clerkin, Corcaghan. Teasie McKenna, Brackagh. Jim Donnelly, Donaghmore. Sr Paul Hoban, LCM, Limerick. Teresa Connolly, Tully.
We Pray For All Our Recently Deceased
If you would prefer to donate to our parish via your bank, please click the link below to download a standing order form. Sincere thanks for your support
Donagh Oratory will be closed from Monday 17th August and will re-open on Monday 31st August.
This is to facilitate repairs.
August & September 2026 @ Lough Derg
One Day Retreats – Guided Days of Prayer and Reflection – places available on
August 18th, 22nd, 23rd, 29th and 31st
September 5th, 6th, 9th, 12th, 15th, 19th and 20th
Admission €50. Group discounts available. Advance booking essential .
Includes Special Themed Retreats:
- 23rd August – St Peregrine
- 5th September – Pioneer Pilgrimage
- 6th September – St Carlos Acutis
- 9th & 12th September – Vocations Monstrance
- 19th September – Divine Mercy Pilgrimage
Heritage Day Tours – Explore one of Ireland’s most enduring and authentic spiritual destinations. Thursday 20th August. 11am & 2:30pm As part of National Heritage Week celebrations visitors will enjoy a guided boat trip on the lake, guided tour of Station Island and refreshments. Admission €15. Student & Child discounts available. Advance booking essential.
Lakeshore Pilgrim Path Pilgrimage – In the footsteps of pilgrims through the centuries – Sunday 30th August. 8km & 12km routes, fully guided. Outdoor Mass weather permitting. Admission €25. Advance Booking Essential.
Knocknagrave Environmental Centre
Knocknagrave Environmental Centre (H18 EE08) is hosting two Age Friendly & Healthy Ireland supported Learn About Nature days on Monday and Tuesday 24th and 25th August. All ages welcome. Join us for interactive activities from 10am to 12.30pm each day. FREE event. Booking is essential with gretta@thekec.ie or text 087 3811733.
Heritage Week Event:
You are warmly invited to the Emyvale Community Summer Party, at the Mill Race Green, with live music and refreshments on Sunday 23rd August 3-5pm (indoors at the Leisure Centre if the weather is wet). Contact 087 311 7271 for queries
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Anniversary Masses 15th – 23rd Aug
Saturday 15th Aug St Mary’s 6.30pm
Vigil
Anniv: Barry Fox, Billis.
Anniv: Kathleen Sherry, High St, Monaghan
Sunday 16th Aug St Patrick’s 11am
Mass
Saturday 22nd Aug St Mary’s 6.30pm
Vigil
Anniv: Felix & Lucy McKenna, Lisgoagh.
John McKenna, Sillis.
Sunday 23rd Aug St Patrick’s 11am
Mass
Kids Summer Crafting Camp
Kids Summer Crafting Camp on August 17th (9.30 to 12.30), 18th (9.30 to 12.30) and 19th (1.30 to 4.30) at the Oakland Community
Eucharistic ministers:
St. Mary’s Glennan:
22nd Aug Patrick O’Doherty, Paul Reynolds.
St. Patrick’s, Corracrin:
23rd Aug Kate McAree, Margaret McKenna.
Emyvale Youth Club
Emyvale Youth Club is a voluntary run club which meet over school term-time in the Emyvale Leisure Centre. We run two groups: 10 years+ (Primary school) from 6pm -7pm and Post Primary is from 7-8pm Friday evenings. We have recently signed up to be GAISCE pals and so volunteer hours can go towards a President’s medal (Gaisce Award).
We need some more volunteers for this coming term Sept – June 27. It’s 2 hours per week and we operate a rota so you don’t have to be there every Friday.
Ideally, we would love 4 additional volunteers 18 years plus. It might suit someone that is interested in pursuing a career in youth work, teaching, social care, coaching …. Or someone who has some extra time on their hands. You absolutely have to enjoy being with young people, and garda vetting will be required and child protection training.
Please contact Collette on 087 794 6789 or Monica on 087 244 1447 if you would like to volunteer.
Run To Remember Gary Askin 2026
The ninth annual Run To Remember Gary Askin will take place on Friday 28th August at 7.00pm sharp. The 5km walk/run will start and finish at Emyvale GAA Grounds, via Emy Lake, with light refreshments served afterwards. The event is free to enter with all donations going toward The Willowbridge Ward, Monaghan Hospital & The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. You can donate on the day or online via the Run To Remember Gary Askin Facebook Page
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Monday to Thursday: 9am – 2pm
Friday: 9am – 12noon
Tel: 047 87221
Email: donaghrc@clogherparishes.ie