Monthly Archives: July 2012

The community extends sympathy to Dolores and the Carey family, Killygrallen, Ballinode and Cecelia and the Caulfield family, Itereera, Scotstown on the recent passing of their beloved Mum Maura Duffy, nee Hughes, Old Park House, Threemilehouse and formerly of Mullaghdun, … Continue reading →

The preparations for the “Pride of Place” All Ireland competition are progressing well with huge turnouts at the local meetings. The All-Island Pride of Place Competition recognises and celebrates the vital contributions that community partnerships make to society. The focus … Continue reading →

Calling all young people intending to participate in the Gaisce Bronze and Silver awards. Lots of voluntary labour suitable for the criteria available on the Cornagilta project. Why not join in this worthwhile task, and complete your volunteering over the … Continue reading →

Thanks to the generosity of the Tydavnet community, Cornagilta is being restored to his former glory. Upgrade works are continuing every day, ”well done” to the number of volunteers coming out to assist the project. There is another big effort planned for … Continue reading →

The ramblers are heading to Kilbroney (Rostrevor, Co.Down) on Sunday 29th July meeting at Sams at 9am. Should be a good walk.

Beginners organ/keyboard lessons available in the North Monaghan area – contact 085 1562447 for more details.

It is heartening and amazing to consider the vast sums of money raised for charity in the Tydavnet area recently and the huge contribution that was made to various local, national and international charity projects of all kinds. There were … Continue reading →

Well done to Patrick McKenna, Doogary on winning last weekend’s Muckno Mania tri event. Patrick finished over 3 minutes ahead of his nearest rival. There were also fantastic results from Damien Murray, Barratitoppy (winning his category Males Under 30) and … Continue reading →

Tickets priced at €15 for the Edenmore NS Centenary social in the Four Seasons Hotel on Friday, August 10th are available from – Maeve Hackett; Paul Gormley; Mary Lavery; Mary McAree (Edenmore); Brian Treanor (Dundian); Hollands Shop; Seamus McAree; George … Continue reading →

Many locals who tune into Sunday worship would have been very happy to see the familiar face of Fr Shane McCaughey celebrating Mass last Sunday morning on RTE. The ceremony for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary time was recorded in … Continue reading →

The annual craobh Eamonn ÓMuirí Comhaltas collection will take place after all masses in Tydavnet parish this weekend. We send best wishes to all the dancers from the area who will be taking part in the Ulster fleadh in Dungiven … Continue reading →

Best wishes to Stephanie Mc Kenna, Carrickroe and Damian Donohue from Cavan who were married in Carrickroe last Saturday. Many guests of the party stopped off in the village on their way to the reception, and what a lovely party … Continue reading →

In 2013 the people of Ireland are hosting an unprecedented year-long celebration of everything that is unique and great about Ireland. Communities, villages and towns throughout Ireland will be organising a packed calendar of gatherings, festivals and events to welcome … Continue reading →

The funds raised by the Harry McQuillan and Owen Keenan memorial walk last January will be  presented to Tydavnet Parish Defibrillator Fund on Saturday night 21st July at 9 pm. Thanks to everyone for their outstanding generosity. Light refreshments served. … Continue reading →

Knockatallon Ladies Group is organising a night out to the fantastic “Woman’s Heart” 20th anniversary concert on Saturday 1st September 2012 in the Olympia Theatre, Dublin. A Woman’s Heart song collection went straight to the top of the album charts and … Continue reading →

The Annual General Meeting of Tydavnet Parish and District Gun Club will take place in Maggie’s Bar, Ballinode tonight Thursday 19th July at 9.30 pm sharp. Insurance moneys are now due. New members welcome.
 

Numbers drawn 4,8,13,22. Jackpot €1,100, no winner. Sellers prize €30 Noeleen Woods. 8 Lucky dip prizes of €20 – Adam and Conor Dowling, Cordrummons, Donaghmoyne; David Hamill, Knockatallon; Alice McKenna, Barratitoppy; Anna Treanor, Clontoe, Ballinode; Stephen McKenna, Sheetrim, Tydavnet; Seamus … Continue reading →

The Knockatallon Ramblers will have their next Sunday ramble on July 15th with an outing to “Robbers Table” in Tyrone. The name of this place (really only a large rock) comes from the 17th Century when Highwaymen or ‘Rapparees’ as … Continue reading →

Well done to the Tydavnet drama troupe whose caravan building skills are going viral on YouTube. If only IKEA flat pack kits could be built as quickly…… check it out!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqpbkngSmYs Their talents are not just in the acting department.
 
 

 St Joseph’s Church, Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan was the beautiful setting last Friday for the marriage of Peter Campbell, Clontycasta, Tydavnet and Aileen Flynn. The uplifting ceremony was conducted by Fr Shane McCaughey and Fr Donal Kilduff. Alva Farrelly, Michelle McEvoy, … Continue reading →

Breffni Oriel Young Members Association will hold their Calf and Showmanship Show on this Saturday July 14th at 7.00pm in Mullaghmore Equestrian Centre, Tydavnet. This is not only a competition aimed at those who show cattle but also those who … Continue reading →

Well done to Sarah Bond (well connected to Quiglough, Ballinode ) who made the cake for the celebrity wedding of Irish rugby player Gordon D’Arcy and former Miss Ireland Aoife Cogan which took place in Castle Leslie last week. The previous … Continue reading →

 Best wishes to Greg O’Reilly, Glenowen, Ballinode and Magdalena Podniesinska from Jawor, South West Poland who were married recently. The delightful ceremony was in St Macartan’s cathedral, Monaghan, followed by a fantastic reception in the Hillgrove Hotel, we all wish the … Continue reading →