DONAGH PARISH

14th June 2026

You are asked to pray for Ann Creighan, Monaghan Town. Michael McKenna, Monaghan Town. Tom Connolly, Knocklyon, Co Dublin. who died recently. May they 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

To download a standing order form click here

FREE Nature Training Course

is being held at Knocknagrave Environtal Centre (H18 EE08) over 5 days (22^nd to 26^th June) 10am to 4pm. Ideal for people thinking of an environmental or teaching career or anyone interested in simply learning more about local nature. No previous knowledge needed. Phone 087 3811733 or email: gretta@thekec.ie

Bus to Knock:

Vocations Society of St. Joseph: Saturday June 27^th. Donagh Oratory 7.40am. Monaghan Car Park 8am. Bus: €25.  Booking essential.  Phone or text 086 327 0885 (Bríd).

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Mass of Thanksgiving:

Mass of Thanksgiving to mark Bishop Larry Duffy’s Golden Jubilee of Priesthood will be celebrated in St Macartan’s Cathedral, Monaghan on Sunday 14 June at 3pm. Every parish is asked to have representation at this Mass. Everyone welcome. Refreshments afterwards in the Hillgrove Hotel.

Clogher don Óige – Lourdes Petitions.

This year, 3 young Donagh parishioners will travel to Lourdes to help those pilgrims who need assistance during the Clogher diocesan trip.  These young ladies have been preparing all year under the direction of Clogher don Óige,  where over 70 young people from across the diocese have volunteered.

There are some petition sheets at the back of St Patrick’s, St Mary’s and Donagh Oratory and everyone is most welcome to make a petition.  Please return to the box provided before Friday 26^th June. All petitions will be presented at the Grotto in Lourdes during the pilgrimage in July.

2026 Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes:

For all pilgrims travelling to Lourdes there will be meetings to collect your travel packs on Wednesday 24^th June in Parish Centre Lisnaskea at 8pm and on Thursday 25^th June in St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre Monaghan at 8pm. Light refreshments will be served, and it will be an opportunity to discuss final travel arrangements. For further information contact   John Hueston at 048 677 24329.

Tidy Towns Judging

The National judges will be secretly visiting Glaslough and Emyvale any day now! Both committees wish to thank everyone who have been volunteering, local businesses and all who help in any way. Keep up the momentum for the next couple of weeks.

Cross Border Joint Litter Pick

You are invited to participate in the second N2 Litter Pick, with Emyvale Tidy Towns and Aughnacloy Development, on Saturday,  4^th July. Groups with be leaving each town at 11am and will walk to the N2 Picnic Area for lunch, which is being kindly provided by Truagh Spirit. High-vis, litter pickers, gloves and bags will be provided if needed. For more details please contact 086 348 9661.