Inagh-Kilnamona Parish

05/06/2026

📰Professor Michael Kerin Elected as New President of RCSI

Congratulations to our Research Director, Professor Michael Kerin, on being elected as the new President of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).

To read more visit 👉 https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-and-events/news/news-article/2026/06/professor-michael-kerin-elected-as-new-president-of-rcsi

04/06/2026

Newsletter 07/06/2026
CRÍOCHA CALLAN PASTORAL AREA-The PARISH OF INAGH/KILNAMONA
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Inagh St. Joseph’s, Kilnamona
Oratory of The Blessed Mary Ever Virgin, Cloonanaha Parish Office Inagh: 085 2315709 6836577 Email: [email protected] Inagh-Kilnamona Parish Facebook
We**am in Inagh Church https://inaghkilnamonaparish.ie
Priests’ Phone No’s: Father Martin Shanahan 087 7486935 [email protected]
Father Donagh O’Meara 087 2322140/065 7087012. Father John McGovern 065 6839735
Notice for Newsletter by email no later than 11:00am on Thursday
INAGH: Sat. 6th 9:30am First Saturday Devotion to our Lady
Sat. 6th 7:30am June Anniversaries-We Remember Mary Fitzgerald Maghera. Gerard & Geraldine Fitzgerald. Mick Malone, Carrowkeel East. Patrick & Susan Hogan, Ballyvraneen. Alan Rynne, Corrig. Ann Callinan, Cranny & Deceased Family Members. Michael Cuddihy, Drimnagaugh, & Deceased Family Members. John Devitt, Ballyvraneen, Ennistymon & Deceased Family Members. May Rynne, Ballyea, Inagh. John Barry, Kylea & Ballina. Bridget White, Derry. Paddy & Jack O’Loughlin, Ballyduff. P.J. Glynn, Carrowkeal West. O’Connor Family Been & Extended Families. Sean & Pat Rynne, Corrig. Mary & Frank Fitzgibbon, Drumcarna. Paddy & Mary Marrinan, Maurices Mills. Michael Kenny & Family. Terse O’Keeffe. O’Loughlin Families. Betty Kenny. Anna Marie Boyle, Callan View. John & Peg Lynch, Kilmaley. Mary Griffin, Drumcarna. Maura O’Loughlin, Drumlish. T.J. Neylon, Drumlish & Deceased Family Members. Ger & Biddy Kelly, Gortalougha. Tom & Susan Foudy, Derryharrive. Patrick & Catherine Frawley, Kilmaley. Claire McGuane & Parents, Shanavalla. Sean Keating, Clounskinna. Martin Shannon & Deceased Members of the Shannon Family. Paddy Kenneally, Booladuff. Fr. Joe Barry, Lauragh. Eileen O’Brien, Lauragh & Ballybeg.
Mon. 8th 9:30am Tue. 9th 9:30am
Wed. 9th 9:30am Thurs. 11th 9:30am
Fri. 12th 7:30pm Mary Fitzgerald, Ballymacahill.
Tulla Road, & Maghera Inagh. 2nd Anniversary
Sat. 13th 7:30pm
KILNAMONA: Sun. 7th 11:00am June Anniversaries-We Remember-Maureen & Michael Hennessy, Shallee Drive. Paddy & Kathleen Neylon, Lickaune. Gerard O’Keeffe, Ballyduffmore. Kathleen Morgan, Ballyduffmore. Mae Griffin, Raheen. Lil & Tom Monaghan, Ballyashea. Fr. John Mallon & Mallon Families. Donie O’Keeffe, Shallee.
Fri. 12th 9:30am Sun. 14th 11:00am
CLOONANAHA: Sun. 7th 9:00am June Anniversaries-We Remember Margaret & Michael McConigley & Deceased Family Members.
Sun. 14th 9:00am Michael McGuane, Co. Westmeath
& Formerly Freagreen, Ennistymon.

READERS INAGH: Sat. 6th Maeve O’Looney & Brid McGuane
Sat. 13th Anne Kelly & Jacinta Gunter
EUCHARIST MINISTERS INAGH:
Sat. 6th Margaret Callinan Sat. 13th Brid McGuane
READERS KILNAMONA:
Sun. 7th Nuala O’Leary Sun. 14th Felicity Burke
EUCHARIST MINISTERS KILNAMONA:
Sun. 7th Ann Barrett Sun. 14th Teresa De Brúin
GAA LOTTO: Jackpot 1. €10,000 was 7,8,11,20. No Winner Jackpot 2. €4,000 was 7,15,27,28. No Winner 5 €40 Winners Tom G Barry, Clongowna. Fionn Murray, Online. James Malone, Ennistymon. Greg Mullane, Doolin. Michael Lafferty, Letterkelly. Next week’s Jackpot 1 is €10,000 & Jackpot 2 is €4,200 on 08/06/2026
JULY ANNIVERSARIES: AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES:
Inagh: Sat. 4th 7:30pm Inagh: Sat. 1st 7:30pm
Cloonanaha: Sun. 5th 9:00am Cloonanaha: Sun. 2nd 9:00am
Kilnamona: Sun. 5th 11:00am Kilnamona: Sun. 2nd 11:00am
FAMILY CARERS IRELAND: Unit 21b, Clare Technology Park, Gort Rd., Ennis, V95E970, are holding an Information Session for Panic Alarms in their offices on Thurs 25th June & Thurs 30th July.
Anyone interested in the Senior Alert Scheme are more than welcome to drop in, find out more information about this Government run scheme and view the equipment.
[email protected] / 0656866515
CLOONANAHA NS: Are having an infant enrolment day on Thursday the 18TH of June. All are welcome to visit the school on the day.
ST ANTHONY’S NOVENA: The Novena continues each day this week in the Friary Ennis at 10am and 7.30pm Petitions can be sent to St Anthony’s Novena Franciscan Friary Francis Street Ennis Co Clare V9.5 A4N2. Fr Tom Ryan is the preacher this year. This Sunday at 11am on RTE1 Television the Novena Mass will be televised live from the friary.
ENNIS BLOOD DONATION APPEAL: Ennis West County Hotel on Sunday 7t June 11:50am-3.10pm. Call 1800 222 111.
OFFICIAL OPENING: Of the 71st and Final Annual Display of Mission Work on Saturday 13th June 2026 in The Maria Assumpta Hall, Ennis from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Official Opening at 2:00pm by Bishop Fintan Monahan.
EUCHARIST ADORATION: Tuesday in Inagh Church 10am-8pm

Welcome to our ParishThe people of our parish show a great pride in our Churches and parish and we hope to continue the excellent work of our predecessors and the various organisations and committees within the parish. If you contribute to the life of the parish by attending Mass and other celebrati...

02/06/2026

Please remember the students beginning their exams tomorrow.

28/05/2026

Newsletter 31/05/2026
CRÍOCHA CALLAN PASTORAL AREA-The PARISH OF INAGH/KILNAMONA
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Inagh St. Joseph’s, Kilnamona
Oratory of The Blessed Mary Ever Virgin, Cloonanaha Parish Office Inagh: 085 2315709 6836577 Email: [email protected] Inagh-Kilnamona Parish Facebook
We**am in Inagh Church https://inaghkilnamonaparish.ie
Priests’ Phone No’s: Father Martin Shanahan 087 7486935 [email protected]
Father Donagh O’Meara 087 2322140/065 7087012. Father John McGovern 065 6839735
Notice for Newsletter by email no later than 11:00am on Thursday
INAGH: Sat. 30th 9:30am
Sat. 30th 7:30pm
Mon. 1st 9:30am Tue. 2nd 9:30am
Wed. 3rd 9:30am
Thurs. 4th 9:30am First Friday Mass
Thurs. 4th 7:30pm Tony Mullins, Monreel, Ennistymon.
Months Mind.
Sat. 6th 9:30am First Saturday Devotion to our Lady
Sat. 6th 7:30am June Anniversaries

KILNAMONA: Sun. 31st 11:00am
Fri. 5th 9:30am First Friday Mass
Sun. 7th 11:00am June Anniversaries

CLOONANAHA: Sun. 31st 9:00am
Sun. 7th 9:00am June Anniversaries

READERS INAGH: Sat. 30th Flan Garvey & Jacinta Guntar
Sat. 6th Maeve O’Looney & Brid McGuane
EUCHARIST MINISTERS INAGH:
Sat. 30th Mary Queally Sat. 6th Margaret Callinan
READERS KILNAMONA: Sun.31st Geraldine Green
Sun. 7th Nuala O’Leary
EUCHARIST MINISTERS KILNAMONA:
Sun. 31st Mary O’Leary Sun. 7th Ann Barrett
CHILDREN’S ROSARY: On Sunday 31st May at 6pm. Children of all ages are welcome to come to learn/pray the Rosary. All Welcome Children to be accompanied by parent/guardian. For more information contact Jimmy/Sinead on 087 9537597.
GRAVEYARD MASS:
Inagh Graveyard Mass: Friday 14th August 2026 @7:30pm
Kilnamona Graveyard Mass: Friday 21st August 2026 @7:30pm

GAA LOTTO: Jackpot 1. €10,000 was 12,17,19,27. No Winner Jackpot 2. €3,800 was 1,10,11,20. No Winner 5 €40 Winners Gerry Rynne, Ballybeg. Mike Guthrie, Ballybeg. Raymond Foudy, Inagh. Bridie Lernihan, Shanawalla. John Leahy, Maghera. Next week’s Jackpot 1 is €10,000 & Jackpot 2 is €4,000 on 01/06/2026
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES: JULY ANNIVERSARIES:
Inagh: Sat. 6th 7:30pm Inagh: Sat. 4th 7:30pm
Cloonanaha: Sun. 7th 9:00am Cloonanaha: Sun. 5th 9:00am
Kilnamona: Sun. 7th 11:00am Kilnamona: Sun. 5th 11:00am
CLERKS COLLECTION CLOONANAHA: Will take place Sunday 7th June 2026.
KODY’S CREW: On Saturday 6th June Jackie, Caroline, Claire, Emma, Alana, Jen, Maura, Muireann & Leah will take on the challenge of Hell & Back to raise funds for the Intestinal and Home PN Units in CHI Crumlin. You can visit Idonate.ie Kody’s Crew Fundraising Page to make a donation. Be the spark of hope for children and their families.
RSS SCHEME:
There are a number of vacancies in the Inagh Scheme, The main focus is the maintenance and upkeep of both the burial grounds and the church grounds, and surrounding areas. The criteria to join the scheme has now changed, For further information or you wish to apply to join the scheme please contact Gerard on. 0876144760
ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD: Please pray for Ian Cunningham from Ennis who will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Fintan Monahan this Sunday afternoon at 3pm in the Friary Ennis. Ian is a member of the Franciscan Order, and the Ordination can be viewed on the Ennis Parish website.
ST ANTHONY’S NOVENA: The annual Novena to St Anthony will be held in the Friary Ennis from Thursday 4th June to the feast of St Anthony on Saturday 13th June. Fr Tom Ryan will lead the novena this year and there will be two sessions daily at 10am and 7.30pm. The Sunday session on 7th June will be at 11am and will be televised live on RTÉ 1 television .
Petitions can be sent to the Franciscan Friary Francis Street Ennis Co Clare.
EUCHARIST ADORATION: Every Tuesday in Inagh Church 10am-8pm. Everybody Welcome to spend an hour with Jesus.

Welcome to our ParishThe people of our parish show a great pride in our Churches and parish and we hope to continue the excellent work of our predecessors and the various organisations and committees within the parish. If you contribute to the life of the parish by attending Mass and other celebrati...

24/05/2026

FEAST OF PENTECOST TODAY

21/05/2026

Newsletter 24th May 2026
CRÍOCHA CALLAN PASTORAL AREA-The PARISH OF INAGH/KILNAMONA
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Inagh St. Joseph’s, Kilnamona
Oratory of The Blessed Mary Ever Virgin, Cloonanaha Parish Office Inagh: 085 2315709 6836577 Email: [email protected] Inagh-Kilnamona Parish Facebook
We**am in Inagh Church https://inaghkilnamonaparish.ie
Priests’ Phone No’s: Father Martin Shanahan 087 7486935 [email protected]
Father Donagh O’Meara 087 2322140/065 7087012. Father John McGovern 065 6839735
Notice for Newsletter by email no later than 11:00am on Thursday
INAGH: Sat. 23rd 7:30pm Margaret Clune (née Griffin) Ballyea
Months Mind.
Thurs. 28th 9:30am Mass at St. Flannans
Sat. 30th 9:30am Blessed Well, Inagh.
Sat. 30th 7:30pm Friday 29 @ 7:00pm.
Everybody Welcome.
KILNAMONA: Sun. 24th 11:00am PJ Fitzpatrick, Tullassa.
6th Anniversary
Fri. 29th 9:30am
Sun. 31st 11:00am
CLOONANAHA: Sun. 24th 9:00am Michael Kenneally Boulynaniscaun,
Miltown Malbay. Months Mind.
Sun. 31st 9:00am

READERS INAGH: Sat. 23rd Tara McEnery & Jimmy Carmody
Sat. 30th Flan Garvey & Jacinta Guntar
EUCHARIST MINISTERS INAGH:
Sat. 23rd Angela Malone Sat. 30th Mary Queally
READERS KILNAMONA: Sun. 24th Carmel Hegarty
Sun. 31st Geraldine Green
EUCHARIST MINISTERS KILNAMONA:
Sun. 24th Ann Devanney Sun. 31st Mary O’Leary
CHILDREN’S ROSARY: On Sunday 24th May at 6pm. Children of all ages are welcome to come to learn/pray the Rosary. All Welcome Children to be accompanied by parent/guardian. For more information contact Jimmy/Sinead on 087 9537597.
GRAVEYARD MASS:
Inagh Graveyard Mass: Friday 14th August 2026 @7:30pm
Kilnamona Graveyard Mass: Friday 21st August 2026 @7:30pm
FR MARTIN SHANAHAN IS AWAY: And returning on Wednesday 27th May 2026. In case of emergency please contact 085 2315709.

PADRE PIO: National Pilgrimage at Holycross Abbey on Sunday 31st May 2026. Ceremonies Begin at 1:30pm

GAA LOTTO: Jackpot 1. €10,000 was 1,13,26,28. No Winner Jackpot 2. €3,600 was 11,13,15,18. No Winner 5 €40 Winners Bridget Callinan, Kylea. Tony O’Connell, Online. Ann Shaughnessy, Inagh. Emma Keating, Inagh. Flan Conlan, Ballyea. Next week’s Jackpot 1 is €10,000 & Jackpot 2 is €3,800 on 25/05/2026
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES: JULY ANNIVERSARIES:
Inagh: Sat. 6th 7:30pm Inagh: Sat. 4th 7:30pm
Cloonanaha: Sun. 7th 9:00am Cloonanaha: Sun. 5th 9:00am
Kilnamona: Sun. 7th 11:00am Kilnamona: Sun. 5th 11:00am
ST. FLANNANS WELL ANNUAL MASS: Drimanure, Maurices Mills will take place on Friday 29th May at 7pm. All Students doing exams are especially welcome to this special Mass.
SUM OF MONEY FOUND: In Inagh Graveyard on Thursday 14th May. Contact 085 2315709.
CLERKS COLLECTION CLOONANAHA: Will take place Sunday 7th June 2026.
RECENT WEDDINGS IN INAGH Congratulations to Fiona Moloney & Donal Cullinan on their recent wedding in Inagh.
RECENTLY BAPTISED IN KILNAMONA: Congratulations to Deirdre & Mark on the baptism of Aoibhí Margaret O’Toole.
HSE MID-WEST: Community Healthcare are running the ‘Living Well’ programme which is a free of charge group self-management programme for people with long term health conditions or their carers. The programme, which is ran in a friendly and non-intrusive manner, addresses topics such as fatigue, sleep, pain, stress, physical activity, healthy eating, difficult emotions, low mood, depression, and general wellbeing. It takes place over 6 weeks, 2.5 hours per week with up to 15 people on the programme. A programme will commence on Tuesday June 9th at Ennis Primary Care Centre at 10.30am and continues for 6 weeks, finishing on Tuesday July 14th. Prior registration is necessary, numbers are limited. Call Philip at 087 1799396 to register or for more information.
INVITATION TO KILLALOE: & Ferns Pilgrimage Day to Knock Shrine pm Sunday 5th July 2026. 2pm Outdoor Stations of the Cross. 2:30pm Anointing of the Sick in Knock Basilica. 3pm Concelebrated Mass in Knock Basilica followed by Eucharistic Blessing and Outdoor Rosary. Contact Brigdale Coaches 086-803 4092 or email [email protected] to book a seat. Contact Edel Curtin 087 980 7987.
EUCHARIST ADORATION: Every Tuesday in Inagh Church 10am-8pm. Everybody Welcome to spend an hour with Jesus.

Welcome to our ParishThe people of our parish show a great pride in our Churches and parish and we hope to continue the excellent work of our predecessors and the various organisations and committees within the parish. If you contribute to the life of the parish by attending Mass and other celebrati...

18/05/2026

There is NO Mass in Inagh on Tuesday 19th May at 9:30am. Eucharist Adoration from 10am-8pm. Everybody Welcome

14/05/2026

Newsletter 17th May 2026
CRÍOCHA CALLAN PASTORAL AREA-The PARISH OF INAGH/KILNAMONA
Church of the Immaculate Conception, Inagh St. Joseph’s, Kilnamona
Oratory of The Blessed Mary Ever Virgin, Cloonanaha Parish Office Inagh: 085 2315709 6836577 Email: [email protected] Inagh-Kilnamona Parish Facebook
We**am in Inagh Church https://inaghkilnamonaparish.ie
Priests’ Phone No’s: Father Martin Shanahan 087 7486935 [email protected]
Father Donagh O’Meara 087 2322140/065 7087012. Father John McGovern 065 6839735
Notice for Newsletter by email no later than 11:00am on Thursday
INAGH: Sat. 16th 7:30pm
Mon. 18th 9:30am Tue. 19th May
Sat. 23rd 7:30pm Margaret Clune (née Griffin) Ballyea
Months Mind.
KILNAMONA: Sun. 17th 11:00am
Sun. 24th 11:00am PJ Fitzpatrick, Tullassa.
6th Anniversary
CLOONANAHA: Sun. 17th 9:00am
Sun. 24th 9:00am Michael Kenneally Boulynaniscaun,
Miltown Malbay. Months Mind.
READERS INAGH: Sat. 16th Maeve O’Looney & Caroline McGeary
Sat. 23rd Tara McEnery & Jimmy Carmody
EUCHARIST MINISTERS INAGH:
Sat. 16th Jimmy Carmody Sat. 23rd Angela Malone
READERS KILNAMONA: Sun. 17th Alison Cummins
Sun. 24th Carmel Hegarty
EUCHARIST MINISTERS KILNAMONA:
Sun. 17th Noel O’Leary Sun. 24th Ann Devanney
CHILDREN’S ROSARY: On Sunday 17th May at 6pm. Children of all ages are welcome to come to learn/pray the Rosary. All Welcome Children to be accompanied by parent/guardian. For more information contact Jimmy/Sinead on 087 9537597.
PRAY FOR: Tony Mullins, Monreel, Ennistymon. May He Rest In Peace. Those we love don’t go away. They walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near. Still loved, still missed and very dear.
PADRE PIO: National Pilgrimage at Holycross Abbey on Sunday 31st May 2026. Ceremonies Begin at 1:30pm
INAGH TIDY TOWNS: - The application for this year’s Tidy Towns has just been submitted. Best of luck to all involved. River walkway - enhancements to the river walkway will commence this week. A big thank you to Inagh Tidy Towns who are doing tremendous work there.
EUCHARIST ADORATION: In Inagh Church every Tuesday 10am-8pm.
GAA LOTTO: Jackpot 1. €10,000 was 1,5,10,12. No Winner Jackpot 2. €3,400 was 14,16,21,30. No Winner 5 €40 Winners Niall Foudy, Inagh. Tara Godfrey, Ballybeg. Anthony O’Connor, Kilrush. Amber Silstdad, Florida USA. Eamonn Twomey, Ballyea. Next week’s Jackpot 1 is €10,000 & Jackpot 2 is €3,600 on 18/05/2026
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES: JULY ANNIVERSARIES:
Inagh: Sat. 6th 7:30pm Inagh: Sat. 4th 7:30pm
Cloonanaha: Sun. 7th 9:00am Cloonanaha: Sun. 5th 9:00am
Kilnamona: Sun. 7th 11:00am Kilnamona: Sun. 5th 11:00am
JOIN OUR FOREVER FIT CLASS: Here at Lahinch Leisure Centre, specially designed for older adults who want to stay active, steady and healthy in a safe and friendly setting. The class focuses on gentle movement, balance and strength to support everyday wellbeing. Everyone is welcome, and all exercises can be done at your own pace. Mondays 12pm and Wednesday at 11am. Contact Reception on 065 670 3018 to book your space.
PARISHIONERS WEEKLY DONATIONS:
Contributions for March 2026 €5101.47
Contributions for April 2026 €4678.75
Thank you for your continued Contribution. Fr. Martin Shanahan
PRAY FOR LIFE NOVENA: The Pray for Life Novena is an invitation to join thousands of people across Ireland to pray for the protection of human life, from Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 31st May. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life in Ireland. Visit www.prayforlife.ie for the daily novena prayers and to sign up for daily reminders. The prayers will also be posted on facebook.com/PrayforLifeNovena and on Instagram.
PREPARATION FOR MARRIAGE: & Married Couples Courses 2026/27 Weekend residential courses available for Pre-Marriage courses 13th – 15th November 2026. 27th -28th February 2027. Details www.grasta.org or [email protected]
Married Couples courses – Weekend residential courses available from 14th & 15th November 2026 and 27th & 28th February 2027.
Details www.grasta.org or [email protected]
SUM OF MONEY LOST: On Saturday 9th May between Kilnamona Church & Kilnamona Community Centre. If found please contact 085 2315709.

13/05/2026

09/05/2026

David Attenborough was 100 yesterday. Here’s one of his quotes.