Dromahair

FR VINCENT CONNAUGHTON

The whole area was saddened to hear that Fr Vincent Connaughton is being moved to Ardagh Co Longford. Fr Vincent commences duties in Ardagh on September 1. Next weekend August 25/26 will be his last celebration of Holy Mass in Killenummery and Killery. Fr Vincent endeared himself to everyone with his caring ways. Such a good shepherd to his flock! Beannacht Dé ar Fr Vincent agus go néirigh an bóthar lé !

HERITAGE WEEK

Dromahair Heritage group have organised Dromahair’s past; The Depot on the Back Line and around the village of Dromahair Co. Leitrim, Dromahair’s heritage owes much to the English and the German contributions. This event, which includes walks, talks and an exhibition, explores the contributions of the Lane Fox and Jeiter families will take place on Saturday, August 25, at the Depot, Back line, Dromahair.

A guided walk commencing 11.00 will highlight the impact and built heritage of the Lane Fox estate in the village. Illustrated talks on both the Lane Fox family and the Jeiter family will commence at 2 p.m. A second walk at 4.30 p.m. will highlight the