Parish News
“Pray, hope, and don’t worry.” – Padre Pio
DONAGH PARISH
12th July 2026
You are asked to pray for Jimmy McAreavey, Killyconnigan, who died recently. May he Rest in Peace.
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
Abide in His Love Women’s Conference.
The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, 20–22 November 2026.
Join women from across Ireland for a faith-filled weekend with inspiring speakers including Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Fr Mark Wharton, Fr Barry Braum, Fr Oisín Martin, the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Bishop Fintan Gavin, and more. A conference not to be missed! Register now: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com/
Abide in His Love Women’s Conference.
The Great Northern Hotel, Bundoran, 20–22 November 2026.
Join women from across Ireland for a faith-filled weekend with inspiring speakers including Sarah Swafford, Danielle Noonan, Fr Mark Wharton, Fr Barry Braum, Fr Oisín Martin, the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, Bishop Fintan Gavin, and more.
A conference not to be missed!
Register now: https://abideinhislove.eventbrite.com/
Bus to Clogher Diocese Pilgrimage to Knock:
The Lourdes group will be organising a bus for the Clogher Diocese Pilgrimage on the 5th of August. Bus leaving Castleblayney at 7am via Clontibret/Monaghan…fare €20. Booking essential ring Mary 087 418 7793 or Rosaleen 087 971 7447
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Charitable Donations Scheme
(2025 claim currently being processed).
This scheme is an invaluable additional source of income for the parish (€24,902.21 received last year) and we thank everyone most sincerely for contributing and also signing up for the scheme. You may fall into 1 of the categories below:
Certs on file: If you have returned a CHY3 cert to us in the last 5 years and if you have contributed €250 or more in 2025, we have already included you in our 1st 2025 claim. You do not need to do anything…..
If your CHY3 cert has expired OR if this is your 1st time meeting the €250 target, you will have received a CHY3 form. We ask you to sign and return the form in the weekly offertory collection at mass or parish office letter-box.
Alternatively, if you no longer pay tax to Revenue or if you do not wish to participate, please let us know so that we can remove you from our list, thus reducing the administration and postage costs year on year.
If you have any questions, please contact Gail at the parish office – 87221.
Truagh Spirit Summer Party will be on July 28th 2026, in the Blackwater Valley Centre 12:30pm – 4pm. Dinner served at 1pm sharp, music & raffle on the day, cost €15. Booking essential on 086 195 0516/ 047 87055.
Grow is a free mental health support group led by peers in a safe and confidential setting, no need to book, everyone welcome, Every Monday 7pm Teach na nDaoine, Monaghan. Every Tuesday 7pm Iontas Castleblayney. Contact Samantha on 086 813 6127 for more information.
Anniversary Masses 11th – 19th July
Saturday 11th July St Mary’s 6.30pm
Vigil
Anniv: Cathal Lavery, Mullaliss.
Anniv: Bridget McElmeel, Stramore
Sunday 12th July St Patrick’s 11am
Mass
Monday 13th July Donagh Oratory 10am
Mass
Tuesday 14th July St Mary’s 10am
Mass
Tuesday 14th July Donagh Oratory 5-8pm
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday 15th July St Mary’s 10am
Mass
Thursday 16th July St Mary’s 10am
Mass
Friday 17th July St Patrick’s 7.30pm
1st Anniv: Martin O’Donnell, Enagh.
1st Anniv: Anna Treanor, Clontoe.
Saturday 18th July St Mary’s 6.30pm
Vigil
1st Anniv: Brian Kavanagh, Ardbanagher
Sunday 19th July St Patrick’s 11am
Mass
Annual Blessing of Graves in Donagh Parish
Sat 8th Aug after 6.30pm vigil mass in St. Mary’s Glennan
Sun 9th Aug after 11am mass in St. Patrick’s, Corracrin.
Eucharistic ministers:
St. Mary’s Glennan:
18th July Lisa McGlade, Laura Hughes
St. Patrick’s, Corracrin:
19th July Shane Connolly, Owenie McAree
Youth 2000 Summer Festival | 13th–16th August
Calling all young people aged 16–35! Join us at the Youth 2000 Summer Festival in Newbridge College, Co. Kildare. This is a donation-only event, with free buses available across the country and all meals included. Expect inspiring talks and workshops, Mass, music, prayer, and plenty of opportunities to chill out and meet other young Catholics. Whether you are new to the faith or looking to be refreshed, all are welcome. To register or find out more, visit youth2000.ie or follow @Youth2000Ireland.
Pilgrimage Walk: Please keep free Sunday July 19th for the Knights of St. Columbanus Turas Columbanus 11km Walk from Monaghan to Glaslough in aid of Crocus. Registration via Eventbrite.
The Annual Pioneer Pilgrimage Mass at Knock Shrine will be celebrated in the Basilica at 3pm next Sunday 19th July 2026. Pioneers extend a welcome to families and relatives of people who are undergoing treatment for addiction at this time. Further information from Fr Robert: prayer@pioneers.ie
Donagh Community Employment Scheme:
We are looking for people to work in environmental and maintenance. 19.5 hours per week in the Glaslough, Emyvale and Truagh areas. Applicants must be in receipt of a social welfare benefit.
Contact Louise or Denis on 047 86555 for more information.
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Monday to Thursday: 9am – 2pm
Friday: 9am – 12noon
Tel: 047 87221
Email: donaghrc@clogherparishes.ie