Notices

Examinations

Published on May 31, 2022

Next week the Leaving Certificate Students in our Post Primary Schools will sit their final examinations. The examinations will proceed over a three-week period in June. The Parish Community of Clarecastle/Ballyea want you to know that we are thinking about you, praying for you and wishing you every success at this time. As you journey…

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Adult Education

Published on May 31, 2022

Now Enrolling: Fully Funded:  Basic Computer, Smart Phone, Painting & drawing, Cookery, Sewing, Craft, Knitting and Crochet Courses commencing in September  in College of Further Education & Training Clonroad Campus, Ennis. All welcome. To book a place or for more information contact 065 6897654/086 0752014 or email [email protected]

 

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Clarecastle Community Lotto

Published on May 31, 2022

Clarecastle Community Lotto is relaunching soon under the governance of four local groups – Clarecastle GAA, Clarecastle Tidy Towns, Clarecastle Community Development Ltd and the Abbey Hall Committee.  Volunteers to operate the lotto on a weekly basis are required and if you could spare some time we would be delighted to hear from you.  Text…

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Volunteers Needed

Published on May 17, 2022

Carrigoran House,  Newmarket on Fergus.

Make a big difference in the lives of elderly residents of our Nursing Home and of older people from the locality who attend daily at our Health and Wellness Centre.

  • Visit for a chat or read to somebody.
  • Bring residents, including those who are wheelchair bound, for a walk.
    • …
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Parish Office

Published on May 17, 2022

Parish Registration | St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church | Aston, PA

The Parish Office for Clarecastle/Ballyea Parish is open daily Monday to Friday

Opening Times:  10am – 4pm,  closed for lunch 1pm-2pm

We can be contacted on 065-6823011, email us at [email protected]

or call in we are always happy to…

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Published on May 17, 2022
Another beautiful floral display in our Church…We are forever grateful to the people who…
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Fundraiser for Ballyea National School

Published on May 11, 2022

Cash4Clothes Fundraiser for Ballyea National School

Thursday 26th May

PLEASE DROP OFF ALL ITEMS BEFORE 9.30AM

Please donate all your unwanted clothes, paired footwear, handbags, belts,

Curtains, towels, bed linen.

Soft toys (teddies) can also be donated.

*NO PILLOWS OR DUVETS OR CARPETS

All Support is greatly appreciated.

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Published on May 11, 2022

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

 

“Rights Don’t Get Old”

Wednesday 15th June 2022

 

The United Nations General Assembly has designated the 15th June annually as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.   It is well documented that there will be a significant growth in the population of older persons between the years 2015-2030…

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Clarecastle Tidy Towns

Published on May 10, 2022

Clarecastle’s entry to the National tidy Towns Competition will be submitted shortly and this year we are back to normal with Adjudicators visiting Towns & Villages anytime after June weekend so lots to do to have Clarecastle looking its best  for the June weekend.

Special appeal for all Parishioners to play a proactive role during…

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Pray the Rosary for May

Published on April 27, 2022

There will be Rosary at the Shrine at Hempfield Cross each evening for the Month of May at 7.30pm, commencing this Sunday May 1st.  All are welcome

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