1 message. Maghera (/mhr, mkr/ MA-h-RAH, MAK--RAH; from Irish: Machaire Rtha, meaning 'plain of The church is iconic in its own right architecturally but is much more than a building. S.V.P. Father MacMullan acted as and it seems that after the death of either administrator and did not actually become Rev Patrick Hagan or Rev Neile McIlboy the parish priest until February 1796. survivor became parish priest of Maghera and the whole of the Kilcoo parish (part of which The neighbouring parish of Kilmegan became had previously been attached to Kilmegan). He was then aged 49 years and lamented by numerous acquaintances. was residing in Dromee. Photo (1) A feature of the garden wall along the Downs Road was a pair of ornamental stone lions which were thought to have come from the gate pillars at the entrance to Castlewellan Castle. It is an outstanding example of the vision of the Second Vatican Council, which places at its centre the People of God, as well as allowing for a worthy celebration of the sacramental life of the Church. better aided fuller participation by the laity. The Largantogher named after the townland it mainly flows through is a minor burn a very small stream which mostly flows under Maghera in storm drains it emerges briefly in places but is mostly flows and mainly seen in the Largantogher Plantin (Largantogher Walkway) it winds its way through the wooded area a small tributary stream flowing from an old storm drain which can be seen from the path below Meeting House before opening up into fields flowing for about half a mile before flowing into its last culvert then into the Milltown Burn via a Penstock Gate. I beleve that their earliest records (pre 1800) are held at Presbyterian Historial Society in Belfast, with the later ones being microfilmed and available at PRONI (and the originals held in the congregtions charge). Guide to Maghera Civil Parish, County Down ancestry, family history, and genealogy. About 100 years ago there was a story current that some men entered the cave which runs from the seashore to the summit of the mountain but had not proceeded far when St Donard in his robes met them and admonished them for their folly. era in Irish history. Search By Date From. The lower stretches of this burn are very prone to flooding around Black Bridge on the Craigadick Road it joins the Milltown after emerging from a large culvert which the A6 passes over. Obituaries in our Parish. What does the future hold? Assumption Church will continue to serve as a In their time they acknowledged the place of God place where the praises of God may be sung, in human affairs and created a building which where the Word of God may be heard and centres the people of God, as they gather for explored and where the Holy Spirit may revitalize worship, on the Word of God and on the liturgical our sense of the saving mystery of Gods plan and sacramental rites. PARISH PAST ASPECTS OF OUR Originally Maghera was a part Ballaghanery, but even in the PARISH PAST of Kilcoo Parish. The local football team is Maghera Strollers F.C. Bryson, A. These changes enabled greater He is often quoted as saying: We are lay participation in the liturgy people not on earth to guard a museum, but being more part of the celebration to cultivate a flowering garden of life. rather than simply hearing Mass. Hi Helen, there are a LOT of Bradleys around Maghera! Mary Digging through the Letters Marys, We are on a warren had been a faithful companion, of Rev J R Moore, agent for now, but there are people nurse and friend to the Lord Annesley, gives us some here today who will see us Dowager for a lifetime. Paddy Shannon The end of World War II in 1945 saw a Everyday society had changed too with the role world changed greatly from that which of women in particular having changed greatly. Patriarch of Constantinople distinguished church. Death Notice. It was as a site .The congregation from the old church where demolished and the Parish was fast increasing. Do not forget those who have had charge of you, and preached Gods word to you. Their fortress near The ancient legend had it that the saint Newcastle was burned by invading Scots in had not died but yet continued his earthly 1643. and Mick, born 14th August 1901 to Andrew Bradley and Catherine ONeill of Granaghan Townland, Swatragh https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1901/01947/1752588.pdf he died in 1942 Nan joined the 25 came in from Protestant Hugh Hanna was the man Medical Missionaries of Mary and Presbyterian friends of the hour. Event Name. consigning to oblivion the inimitable gift of enmity of centuries. Dr Martin Walsh, who is celebrating Heenan, was at the building stage. lovely carving in honour of her Assumption. Philbin, the Bishop of Down and Connor, presided at the Solemn The architect, Mark McLean High Mass. our parish, now deceased, and been raised. She later a warning that this new in Bryansford cemetery. Find local and national death notices, funeral notices, obituaries, in memoriams, and acknowledgements at funeral-notices.co.uk, plus a directory of over 3,000 UK Funeral Directors was built. One of his first interests would be to find out what He would see A rocket carrying the Friendship 7 capsule with John had been happening in altars facing Glenn on board lifts off for the first orbit of earth the world since he was the people. Scholastic Philosophy at Lady of the Assumption Queens University. Mar 17 1841 - Oct 18 1857 As the Right proudly high over names of Mac Swiney, Countess Markievicz, de Valera Dublin town they hung and the others were read out and answered by Faoi out the flag of war Ghlas Ag Na Gaill (locked up by the foreigner) Charlie Twas better to die neath ONeill was so touched that he was inspired and set an Irish sky than at Suvla about composing that song of the times, The Foggy Dew. Fr Tom Ryan CO PP VF. The Larne Times & Weekly Telegraph covered the town of Maghera in an interesting and wonderfully detailed article featured in their 8 th November 1913 edition. When preached and collected 35. To request for Baptism / Confirmation / Marriage Certificates: newcastle@downandconnor.org or parishoffice@parishofmaghera.com. The information is based on locations and records . the hushed assembly, told have been manifest than It was attended by no their Imperial Majesties to those of his blessed less a person than the of the tradition handed Mother. General Meeting of the Second Vatican Council The circular concept chosen by the architect, Pope Paul VI spoke of that Council in these Mark McLean reflected the rejuvenation of words : key elements of Christian theology, of liturgy `The Church has gathered herself together in and of the Church as the people of God united deep spiritual awareness . Pre-deceased by her husband Matthew (Matty). The Down Recorder announces the opening ceremony in 1854 for St Marys Church and reports on fundraising efforts to liquidate the debt HISTORY OF THE PARISHES This detailed history of our parish appeared in the Irish News as part of a series of feature pieces entitled Histories of The Parishes. At Maghera and District Genealogical and Historical Society, we hope to be able to provide as many records as we can find that might assist you in your research. Ogham marker posts appeal. Father McWilliams built the magnificent described it thus: It was, if I recollect rightly, hall situate close to St Patricks Bryansford before its construction, Mass was celebrated at a bohog the church and was in Cross, near Tullyree and at the Mass Rock in Burrenreagh also responsible for the introduction to Newcastle of the teaching Order of St Louis from Monaghan. When we lose someone to death, we lose their physical image and presence, they slip out of visible form into invisible presence. The organist was Anna McGrath. Father-in-law of Bill, Fely, Geraldine, Jimmy and the late Lorraine, Grandfather of David, Glenn, Steven, Louise, Noleen, Luke, Roisin, Owen, Joe, Humprey, Conall and Nuala; grand father-in-law of Hannah and . 1847 near Belfast. Katrina Wharton However, since this IS an amateur genealogy site, we are limited by both time and financial constraints. A presbytery was collection of letters from 1890 the Presbyterian Church. All recording queries and requests should be directed to the Parish. Contact | | This site has been very helpful. The local workers included Johnny Grant, Joe OMeara, James Murphy, Eamon Murray, Dan Hillen, Paddy McVeigh, Richard Coyne, Derek Ward, Peter McKinney, Barney McAvoy, Billy McCormick, Joe Cunningham and Paschal McKibben. A great site. Im very thankful for sites like this whcih provide links and documents for free . Parish of Maghera 50 year anniversary was published by goring_david on 2020-12-03. Mass will be offered in Our Lady of the Assumption Church on Saturday, 29th at 6 . To Date. Fr where his family had their roots. This coloured image was originally a black and white photograph which was then coloured later by hand. Maghera Parish. I will, however, try to make enquiries for you! This alteration of form is the reason we cannot see the dead. edifice which we dedicate today, Let me now turn to we see numerous the title of this changes in the lovely, bright, century-old Latin Pope Paul VI greets[and] kisses feet of spacious and truly liturgy of the Mass. The burn being urban in Maghera flowing through quite a few housing estates and an industrial estate is quite polluted and dirty with sewer, storm runoff flowing straight into the burn and fly tipping. 5763) Transcribed at Ancestry & FindMyPast: Open for public research: Roman Catholic : Maghera and Killylough: Photo (13) Photo 13 31 became Sr Ann. It atmosphere was becoming was envisioned that there more enlightened. And expounding it, have placed But then, with joy and he might well be pardoned millions of readers in his gratitude, he would return for asking after his first debt, Dr Frank Sheed, is to the sacramental life of gasp of astonishment, now writing a series of his Church, he would, not `Is this the same Church articles, not yet available doubt say: `At least here that I knew a decade in this country, on the things will be unchanged.' The ceremonies associated with the relocation of the statue on August 15th 1973 involved a Newcastle native, the Rev John McDonnell PP of Ephrata, Washington state and Dean of the Diocese of Yahoma, USA. The Parish of Maghera has 2 churches - St. Patrick's Church, Glen and St. Mary's Church, Maghera. preceded the six-year conflict. Photos page 1, 86 and 87 reproduced with kind permission from Stiofan OConnor Baptism Support for Parents and Godparents. (2007). A priest based in west Belfast has warned of a social media account that is impersonating him in an attempt to scam people for their money. This was one of the The basis for this was that such construction first churches built in this way in Ireland. Catholic parish in the diocese of Down & Connor. Noel Watson, St Josephs College of Education, was the chanter; he later became a curate in The new Cathedral, planned by Cardinal John our parish. Weddings. Photo 5 The original plan of the church included the floodlighting of the dome which, it was felt, would be a landmark for air, sea and land travellers and a reminder that the Lord keeps watch on them. 1950s. 02843722401. Picture by Margaret McLaughlin, Court hears solicitor bitten on forehead amid attempts to prevent him from leaving his car, US envoy promises to champion Northern Ireland's 'compelling potential', Delay in new organ donation law 'unacceptable'. Sitemap | | [4] The crucification lintel is reproduced in the contemporary Catholic church, St Mary's. The old church and town were burned in the 12th century. He was ordained a Priest in 1978. A notable feature It is better for the high altar to be constructed of the new church was that the altar was away from the wall so that one can move sited so that the priest faced the people, around it without difficulty, and so that it can thus complying with the recommendation be used for a celebration facing the people. in Inter Oecumenici. and it was announced that Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, He would read of Pope Paul the ageing Patriarch of exchanging the kiss of Venice, had ben elected peace with the patriarch to succeed, there were family of brewing fame, was created an earl It is noteworthy that the engineers of in 1919, he took the title from the Barony the Great Silent Valley water scheme, of Iveagh, part of the old territory of the forced to make a diversion from original, Magennis. Welcome. Over the marble altars by Wm King chapel and any nook or cranny years it badly stained by the and Miss King. Requiem Mass will take place at 2pm in St . Welcome to the Parish of Maghera, located in the Diocese of Derry, IRELAND. In addition, other sources of genealogical information, such as gravestones have been photographed and, where possible, transcribed. The Constitution on the was of lay participation in the life of Sacred Liturgy comes closest where it the Church, most notably in Lumen states: Christs faithful, when present at Gentium (The Dogmatic Constitution this Mystery of Faith (the Mass) should on the Church), Gaudium et Spes (The not be there as silent spectators. Constitution of the Church in the Modern It was in paragraph 91 of the Proper World) and Sacrosanctum Consilium (The Implementation of Sacrosanctum Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy). and 20 was collected in the Priests Bridge in the Castlewellan, a sum of 80 in detached house above the On her death this is where total. as saying that in Fr Hannas which would hint at a more sermon at the opening of St broadminded attitude. A much one means or another. A little to the north-west is the ruin of a round tower. Negotiations Moore-Garrett. Maghera and Killylough: Mar 17 1841 - Oct 18 1857 Oct 25 1857 - Dec 28 1880: May 13 1841 - May 11 1853 Oct 25 1857 - Nov 16 1880: May 18, 1848 - Sept. 7, 1857; Oct. 29, 1857 - Sept. 15, 1880: NLI: Imaged online (Pos. The Biggest Major Rivers Near Maghera are the Moyola River , Clady River , Grillagh River and Knockoneil River. It shows St Marys church after its extension in 1910 and the addition of the porch and belfry. Particularly Amy Boyd who married Ezekiel in 1762, in Ballycastle. Magherafelt District Registrar Marriage Records. could have been bought by or the teachers residence, or the church around 1950, but the playground. Beloved husband of Nuala and devoted father of Dermot, Philip,. the former Professor of when the Church of our project. 50th Anniversary Parish of MagheraFr. Photos (6,7,8,9,10 and 11) 28 If you value this site, then please consider making a small donation to help the work continue. All those parishioners involved in the building of the church have left us a visible legacy. and Fr Jim Crudden Fr Colin Crossey 5 The Maghera and District Genealogy & History Society. There is one in your pride and joy as your particular who links us parish house of prayer very closely with then and and worship and grace; who is, thank God, in our but a brilliantly midst today, the donor of competent and artistic Later, it stand corrected on these King to have won the day when is said, the old watch house family connections. Instructions. But none of us has them there is a wide area God; but usually under ever been in the slightest for informed theological the invocation of a saint. In an article by there were only five Catholic a brother of Lady Priscilla, Fred Higgins, head of a Catholic houses between Paddy Dowager Countess Annesley business family of note, this Hunters corner and Rosie and therefore a sister-in-law The site of the new church site which was a former walled garden complete with ceremonial lions adorning the entrances to the garden from Downs Road. Moneymore First Presbyterian Church. Politically the town has remained split between nationalists, now in the majority, and unionists. 087 234 9816. Bacon and Bibles were the hearth-money collectors, endorsed then the great anti-Catholic arguments, the County Down Loughbrickland 1765 great instruments of Protestant persuasion. I actually came across this site because I am doing my Masters Thesis on the Maghera Crucifixion Stone. Archives. Michael born 19th December 1901 (a twin) to John Bradley and Sarah Convery of Fallagloon Townland, Maghera https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/birth_returns/births_1902/01926/1746077.pdf , Parish Contacts. The . Twenty years later, On hearing the request, virgins of Christ. Points to remember when researching your Ancestors, General Register Office of Northern Ireland, The Maghera and District Genealogical & History Society. I do not know if the Guinness designed in tunnelling through the family have ever succeeded in establishing mountain came upon a natural shaft their pretension to follow of the line. The Milltown now approaches the Mullagh Bridge and then under the Original Mullagh Bridge now retained as a picnic area and park onwards for a few miles through open floodplain dipping under the A6 Culvert and then under the old Widow Steeles Bridge before joining the Moyola River.. The windows were in the process of installation and the original glazed lantern was yet to be built at the top of the roof. Several Catholic homes were burnt by Protestants in the aftermath. Thanks for any information. Cross died, Fr Hanna bought I suppose it was ever so and Apparently Lady Annesley the dwelling for a school as no doubt many sacrificed and intended making a roadway it was situated right next paid the sub. Denver. The ruins of the medieval church still stand in the town of Maghera in the townland of Largantogher, with the earliest remaining sections dating to the 12th century. Parish registers, transcripts, baptism records, marriage records, and burial records. I traced Martha and James Oughterson who had a son James that sailed to Nova Scotia Canada in 1743. The Maghera and District Genealogy & History Society. It must have Mr Harry Speedy had his dental we missed out on that deal. 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