Eucharistic Adoration. Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin will celebrate Mass on March 15 as part of a novena hosted by the St Patrick's parish in Downpatrick to mark the 150th anniversary of the church being built. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Belfast. Welcome to the website of the Sisters of Mercy as we say in Irish Cad Mle Filte. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. On Sunday, 27th September, 1931, three Sisters took up residence there and on 7th October, 1931 the new convent, St. Annes, was formally opened. Services are also being streamed at 'St Patrick's Church Downpatrick' at iTech Media's churchmedia.tv website. The sun shone and the air was scented with flowers. Over this time, it served as a boarding school and for a time in the 1920s, as a home for elderly ladies. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Catherine McAuley, Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. Parish Bulletins. It does not store any personal data. I hope to have the bulletin online by Monday! Life was not all plain-sailing for the Sisters in Donaghadee. . Contact. School Information. . Residence near the convent gave them the opportunity to avail of a full-time education at the national school and to continue, if they wished at the private school where they received further education fitting them for positions suitable to their capacities as monitresses, for example. If the event you are looking for is not listed below then it was NOT RECORDED and NO PLAYBACK is available. After about ten years (in 1922) it was recognised that the experiment in reunion was not working. Parish Bulletins. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. P. Starkey and Rev. Monday Wednesday: 10:00am, Friday: 7pm Philomenas butlater was known as John Street National School and served for the education of the children for more than twenty years. Consultation took place and by a large majority both communities voted for separation. Keep Up to date with events Parish and Diocese wide here! Click here to read the latest edition of our Parish Magazine. St Tassach's Carlin - Mass on 2nd and 4th Daniel MAlea became Parish Priest in 1760. Any queries should be addressed to the operator CHURCH WEBCAMS CLICK HERE TO VIEW Welcome from Our Parish Priest Please be advised that mass times are subject to change and Holy days of obligation will be announced closer to the time. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Eucharistic Adoration. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. In the 1970s also, individual Sisters volunteered for mission work in Kenya and Iceland for short periods. In the mid-nineteenth century, many people of the area, as well as all over Ireland, were suffering from the ravages of the great Famine. "Whatever is happening or has happened in our lives we all need the mercy and healing touch of God.". Windsor Avenue. As many similar requests were being made to the young Mercy community at this time, and the then Superior in Baggot Street was sending her Sisters far and wide across Ireland, and even to England and beyond, all she could offer the good Priest was a promise to send Sisters to the North as soon as she had any to spare. Mother M. Aloysius McCusker, a formidable woman, was appointed Principal and she became a legendary figure for the girls who passed through the school for the next 20 years and to whom she dedicated her many gifts. On 17th March, 1872, Feast Day of St. Patrick, Bishop Dorrian laid the foundation stone of the new St. Patricks Convent. Meet the Priests. Bethany Bereavement Group. The year 1863 brought the first sad loss for the Sisters of Mercy, with the death of their revered and beloved founder, friend and pastor, the Very Rev. This had been built by Dr. McAuley, pending the Sisters arrival, according to a plan given him by Mother M. Philomena. Part II Downpatrick Community, 1870 - 1911. There was a older Bohog, and one frequented in more dangerous times in the townland of Carntaggart, the Parish of Saul, called Lugganiffrin or the Mass Hollow. In October 2020, Archbishop Eamon Martin re-launched and re-named five Pastoral Areas within the Diocese to assist planning, communication and common endeavour across the Diocese. They agreed to help launch the novena, at the invitation of parish priest Fr John Murray. Morning Mass of the 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Crossgar 10:25 Requiem Mass for Eamon Bell RIP - Crossgar 09:55 18-02-2023, Requiem Mass for Frank McLaughlin RIP - Crossgar 10:55 16-02-2023. downpatrick@downandconnor.org. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Click here to read more about Mercy Ireland. Convent of Mercy, Downpatrick. [Again, I would like to name all the wonderful Sisters who gave very generous service in Donaghadee for over 50 years 18 at different times but unfortunatelyspace does not allow ..], Saint Michaels Commercial School And 1940s. more information, The Congregational leadership of the Sisters of Mercy is a registered Charity, Writings, Images And Sayings Of Catherine McAuley, Catherine McAuley Centre Conference Rooms, Eco-justice & Cosmology Networking for a Better Future, Meet Our Congregational Leadership Team 2018 2024, 2017 Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy - Created by. downpatrick@downandconnor.org. Good Catholic gentlemen, fortunately of means, sought the same solution for Belfast as Dr. McAuley was seeking for his people in Downpatrick. Confession Times. On his first visit, the inspector of schools, Mr. Scott, was impressed by the excellence of the education being provided. Eucharistic Adoration. In time, in response to the request of some better off families, the Sisters converted stables at the rear of the convent into school rooms for a private or pension(fee-paying) school for girls who could afford, and wished to, continue their education. Proudly created with Wix.com. Thanks for submitting! Apostolic Work. The new schools, which were constructed behind the convent on Stream Street, were known as Mount St. Patrick Convent Schools. From the entrance, there is a magnificent view of the Mourne Mountains on the southern horizon. During the second week there were 22 boys and 122 girls. On Thursday 21st June, 1855, five Sisters travelled from Belfast to Downpatrick to make the new foundation. Consequently it was called St. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Among those already involved in the novena, which began on Tuesday, are Poor Clares Sr Martina Purdy and Sr Elaine Kelly. Two of these were natives of Downpatrick, the others were from Dublin, Belfast and Co. Antrim. The Rev. 2 were here. From their earliest days, the Sisters became well known throughout the parish for their visitation of the poor, the sick, the lonely and the bereaved. These gentlemen also went to Baggot Street, pleading that their case was more urgent because of the greater numbers and extent of the distress in the then rapidly growing town. Parish Bulletins. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Sunday of each month at 12 noon Parish Bulletin 18 12 22. Unfortunately I cannot here go into details of this outstanding occasion but they can be read in the archives of the Down Recorder. Parish Bulletins. Parish Bulletin 25 12 22. Mass had been celebrated in a sand-pit in Ballymurray, along the road leading to where the present church is. Powered by WordPress & Lightning Theme by Vektor,Inc. As if these auspicious events were not enough, the biggest event of the 1960s for Downpatrick was the celebration of the Patrician Year, 1961 being, reputedly, the fifteenth centenary of the death of St Patrick. Parishes of Newry and Saval; Parish of Donaghmore, Parish of Magheradroll (Ballynahinch); Parishes of Drumgooland and Dromara; Parish of Dromore. It does not store any personal data. Church Of St Patrick (Saul), Downpatrick info@saulandballeeparish.com www.saulandballeeparish.com Next Scheduled Event Daily Mass (Weekly ) Today 10:00 AM Recordings of past events at Church Of St Patrick (Saul), Downpatrick In the graveyard attached to this church the remains of Most Rev. A: Parishes of St Peters Clonallon (Warrenpoint) and St Marys Clonallon (Burren); Parish of Kilbroney (Rostrevor). Some months later, on 4th January, 1932, under the creative direction of the new residents, the classrooms were ready for use and the school, also named St. Annes, was opened for pupils. The activities were not all restricted to the classrooms. The local chieftan Dichu was quickly converted and gave him a barn, and it was here that St Patrick founded his first church in Ireland at Saul. For the next 20 years many young ladies passed through St. Michaels Commercial School and obtained suitable secretarial positions. The Operator of the system is Fr. At various times during the ensuing years, various Sisters maintained this mission for as long as there were Sisters available. Telephone number: 02844830229. "It is in unison with God's perfect timing, when Downpatrick and the world begins to open up after two years of lockdown. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. The monitorial system was very beneficial to teachers of large classes such as were prevalent at the time, and was encouraged by the Mercy Foundress, Catherine McAuley, who saw the importance of proper training for those who would undertake the education of the young. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". On that first school day I walked through the gates of this significant looking building for the first time. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. 29th January 2023. Dr. McAuley. External links were selected and reviewed when this page was published. Parish Magazine. Before Ballycruttle church was build, Mass was celebrated along the ditches near the site of the present church. 5th February 2023. Copyright 2021 MCN SOUND AND SECURITY LTD. All rights reserved. These classes were well attended and continued for many years. It is said that one of the Spears having ordered the priest and congregation to leave some place where they were assembled for Mass, the family granted the site to make amends for the insult. A representative of Koinonia, the community of John the Baptist, will speak about 'Jesus as Healer' today. Downpatrick Parish Today at 10:24 DROMANTINE SUNDAY, SMA OPEN DAY and FAMILY FUN DAY SUNDAY 12TH JUNE . The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Funeral Liturgy. It does not store any personal data. Parish Magazine. Parish Magazine. The Annals record that: Dr. Tohill [Bishop of Down and Connor Diocese] thought it would be advisable,in compliance with the directions of the Holy See, to amalgamate the Sisters of Mercy in the diocese. Sister M. Mercy and Sister M. Teresa directed us to the new cloakrooms and then to the assembly hall. Whenever cook turned her head towards the window, or moved near it, the little folk would fly off as if shot, but return to the show in a few minutes. 2) If you using Mobile or Ipad (tablet) then long press on download button and then click download linK option. When, in the later 1940s free secondary education became available to all young people, the Mercy Sisters undertook the establishment of a Secondary Intermediate School on the Ardglass Road. Well, how to do it, that was the question. On this page you will find links to externalwebsites. Vigil Mass of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass for Thursday of the Nineteenth Week in Ordinary Time, Vigil Mass for the Nineteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Mass for Thursday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time, Vigil Mass for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Vigil Mass for the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Joan Savage RIP, Service of Remembrance and Blessing of Graves for Kilmore & Killyleagh, Vigil Mass for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Teconnaught, Vigil Mass for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - Teconnaught, Thursday of the Tenth Week of Ordinary Time. The Sisters generously responded and went there in 1968. Downpatrick; St. Patricks Church; 54 St Patrick's Ave, Downpatrick, Down. . Meet the Priests: Meet the Team. Parishes of Seapatrick (Banbridge) and Annaclone; Parish of Tullylish; Parish of Aghaderg. New. A house had been found for them in Irish Street (later no. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Mass Times. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Dr. Bernard McAuley, had had his wish, the foundation of the Mercy Convent in Downpatrick would have pre-dated the foundation in Belfast by several years. In 1894 an orphanage was opened and when more spacious accommodation was required for this, the Sisters bought a large house on Irish Street, the former home of Thomas Henry, for this purpose. Remembering Our Deceased. When everything was ready the children moved in, in September 1976. The dedication of the convent chapel took place on 8th December and at six oclock on Christmas morning the convent bell rang over the sleeping town for the first time. Mary Fr John Murray PP 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. Bulletin Editor and Accounting Assistant. Apostolic Work. 028 4461 2084. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Confession Times. Find your parish listed under one of the five pastoral areas below. Though some charitable organisations were doing their best to cope with the situation, there was need for much more help, ideally a group of people who could dedicate themselves to caring for the poverty-stricken, sick and the homeless. During the course of the 1860s several young women joined the community. This was opened on 25th September, 1939. Parish Podcasts. 26th February 2023. The Parish Bulletin is available via www.parishofdownpatrick.org parishofdownpatrick.org Parish of Downpatrick Parish of Downpatrick Website 33 Share "We met unusual kindness from the Christians in Downpatrick when we came to live in the parish in 2019," said Sr Martina. These links are provided for informational purposes only and do not imply any endorsement or guarantee of the accuracy, safety or security of these websites on the part of The Diocese of Dromore. Morning Mass for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Crossgar 09:25 Vigil Mass for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Killyleagh 17:00 21-01-2023, Requiem Mass for Kathleen Carson RIP 10:55 20-01-2023, Funeral Service for Michael Crowe RIP 12:55 19-01-2023. "It is an occasion to give thanks for those countless lives of witness and faith and to look forward to the future with confidence and hope in Christ," he said. St Patrick's Church in Downpatrick is celebrating its 150th anniversary. The following pen pictures describe how different members of our Congregation are living and working out of our Mission Statement. Contact. Meet the Priests. St Brigid's Church Belfast. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". St. Patricks Church Link to the local web site Get Directions 02844612084 Search by Map Mass Times; Sun 26 Feb : 09:00 AM 09:30 AM 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Mon 27 Feb : 09:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:00 AM 07:30 PM Tue 28 Feb : 09:30 AM 10:00 AM Things developed rapidly in Downpatrick after that. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". What was considered suitable premises was acquired for the Sisters, a vacated shop with an attached two-storied dwelling on the High Street. For up-to-date information on Mass times, clergy, webcams, contact information and more, please find the link for your parish below and visit their website or social media. The site was obtained by John Spears (father and son) of Downpatrick who gave a rood of land belonging to a person by the name of James Magee. Downpatrick Parish | Downpatrick This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The Wedding of Natasha Rice & Mel McLaughlin. Current Mass Times in St. Patrick's - All Masses are now open to the public. Looking back a decade or two, we cannot leave the 1950s and 60s with out mentioning memorable events in which the Downpatrick Mercy Sisters were involved. It did not take long for those who did not know her to realise that she meant what she said. More classroom space was needed and for a time the convent primary school operated on a split site, the original school in Irish Street and a school vacated by the De La Salle Brothers in Edward Street. The 20th century saw the Downpatrick community spread its wings. Get the day's headlines delivered directly to your inbox, Archbishop welcomes announcement of new papal nuncio to Ireland. In less than eighteen months later, in June 1855, the Convent of Mercy, Downpatrick, was established as a branch house of the Belfast community even while these Sisters were still living in their temporary home in Donegall Square North in that town. On Monday, 2nd July, the Sisters began teaching in the schoolhouse behind the convent. St. Michaels became well known as an important part of the Mercy presence in Downpatrick for the next 80 years. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. If you come across any external links that dont work, please feel free to contact usand we will update or remove the link accordingly. The years passed and in the later 1950s, when Sr. M. Philomena McDonagh was principal of the school, a new site was purchased for a Catholic church at Shandon, on the outskirts of the town. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. The Belfast convent, St. Pauls, was recognised as the Mother House in the diocese and the Novitiate was in St. Pauls. We will be broadcasting 24/7. At this time, refugees from the Troubles in Belfast came flocking into Downpatrick, to the new housing estates. In 1860 the Downpatrick community was well established and, in the Mercy tradition, it became autonomous. A beautiful modern residential wing was opened on 21st June, 1980 and has been in use until recently. Sr. M. Aloysius, the chronicler of the young foundation, left an amusing account of the early attempts at housekeeping. The 1960s also brought a call to the Downpatrick Sisters to undertake a new mission in West Belfast, in the rapidly-growing parish of Hannahstown on the outskirts of the city. Sr Martina and Sr Elaine, a former BBC correspondent and a former barrister respectively, shared their faith story, entitled 'Our Friend Patrick'. Tri-Parish Bulletin Editor. Until the 1840, they had no church of their own and only had Mass celebrated occasionally in a private house in the town when the parish priest of Newtownards could manage to go there. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. This property was named St. Michaels Home and it provided accommodation for paying boarders. "This novena is an opportunity for all of us to be open to renewal and a fresh start and to ask the Lord: 'What is it that you want of me by way of mission?'". 19th February 2023. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. With the move of the primary school, the former school building on Irish Street was demolished to provide for an extension of the convent. School Information. It was originally built of mud but was replaced with stone in 1754. Patrick Peytons Rosary Rally which took place in the summer of 1954. Fr. Apostolic Work. Meet the Priests. John McGreevy are interred. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The novena will include a 'Slemish Day' of prayer and fasting on March 14, in imitation of Patrick. It is an apostolate continued to this day.. Pope Francis: Will you ascend the 'high mountain' this Lent? Mother M Borgia Fortune, Superior of the convent at the time, died of fever contracted while doing works of charity. This new school building was in sight of the park and the sea, uplifting the morale of both pupils and teachers. Donate Light A Candle Mass Times Bulletin. 10 St Patrick's Road, Saul, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 7JG; 028 4461 2525; saul@downandconnor.org; Office Hours Mon - Fri 9.30am - 12 noon; St Tassachs' Church. Meet the Priests. 2022 Society African Missions, Dromantine, Newry, BT34 1RH 1pm - 5.30pm There is a 5.00 admission for each car (it doesn't matter how many are in the car). By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Bernard McAuley knew of a group of religious women who had committed themselves to this very work the Sisters of Mercy, a community founded in the 1820s by a saintly and dedicated Dublin woman, and his namesake, Catherine McAuley. Their building was again due to the generosity of the deceased John McIlheron whose legacy also partially provided for these. Archbishop Martin will celebrate Mass on March 15 as part of a special St Patrick's novena hosted by the parish, which he says is a chance for renewal. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Our good Parish Priest, having failed in his most pressing invitation that we should dine with him, as next best thing he sent us a fore-quarter of a lamb. 2020 by St Patrick's Parish Downpatrick. We were one big happy family there, so it is true to say that I had mixed feelings about going to St. Marys on the hill. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. It was agreed that when there were Sisters available, they would go first to Belfast and then, as soon as was possible afterwards would also open a convent in Downpatrick. Meet the Priests. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The construction of the convent was made possible by a legacy of 4,000 left by a most generous benefactor, John McIlheron of Downpatrick. The Sisters remained in Donaghadee, involved in education and pastoral work, until the summer of 1982. Sr Elaine added: "This is an amazing time to rebuild on the old foundations through St Patrick's novena. Patrick remains our friend in the Lord. School Information. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". The Dean of Down, the Reverend Henry Hull took part in an ecumenical celebration yesterday while the Bishop of Down and Connor Noel Treanor will celebrate Mass on Sunday March 13. Education was not the only apostolate of the Sisters of Mercy. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Fr Murray said the St Patrick's celebration would remember all the thousands of people who have attended Mass and celebrated the sacraments in the church on St Patrick's Avenue since its foundation. When he became Parish Priest of Downpatrick, the Fr. 15th January 2023. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Sisters from Downpatrick The second was the celebration of the convent centenary, in 1955, which coincided, virtually, with the Diamond Jubilee of Ordination of Archdeacon McWilliams. There was a buzz of excitement as we made our way to the main hall, glancing into each new classroom as we passed. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. This was also in the tradition of Mercy convent schools throughout most of Ireland. Downpatrick, Co. Down, BT30 6DN. Coincidentally he died on the same date, the 11th November, as his namesake, Catherine McAuley, the Mercy Foundress, whom he greatly admired. She was a constant figure, and eased the transition between old and new at a time of great change. On some two previous days your humble servant, the cook, managed some dinner at a small grate upstairs, but today the kitchen grate, for the first time, beheld a nun before it, one who was far from being adept at her work. Fr. A plaque to his memory was erected in the entrance hall of Downpatrick Convent. The high standards were maintained through all the years that followed. Fr Brendan Church Mobile Killyleagh Live Schedule Schedule for 27/02/2023 to 05/03/2023 Monday Tuesday Wednesday As you know, the convent is a handsome, three storied Gothic structure in red brick with stone facings. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. The Parish Bulletin is now available on the website.. www.stpatricksdownpatrick.com It features the largest shrine to St Patrick in Ireland, with mosaics telling the story of his life, augmented by stained glass windows featuring his life and the life of other Irish saints inspired by his Christian mission. "St Patrick's spirit is very much alive and active and his impact cannot be underestimated. Masses are all live streamed via this page on a daily. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. . The 8th May, 1864 saw the first bereavement in the Community. The power of his message - that only in Christ Jesus are we truly free - is as relevant today as it was in 1872 when St Patrick's was built and 432AD when Ireland's great apostle arrived on our shores. St . "During lockdown we as a community have experienced many challenges including isolation and this is a chance to reclaim the joy of community and strengthen our faith, the faith that our ancestors clung tightly to and which sustained them with hope and love.". These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. Parish Bulletins 2022. . 028 4461 2084. Parishes of Shankill (St Peters Lurgan) and Shankill (St Pauls Lurgan); Parishes of Moyraverty (Craigavon) and Seagoe (Derrymacash); Parish of Magheralin. 02-Mar-2023 There is currently nothing scheduled for today. http://www.parishofdownpatrick.com But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. They were asked to contribute to the building of, and the staffing of the new parish primary school. Mairead Kiernan, Margaret Heffron & Vianney McVeigh Bernard McAuley said his first Mass in the House of Mercy in Baggot Street, Dublin, in 1828, on which occasion he met the Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy, Catherine McAuley. Sr. M. Philomena set to collecting money to build a new school also and on 23rd May, 1963 the new St. Annes Primary School was opened. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. 920-989-2400. triparishbulletin gmail.com; Wendy Gehl. Audleystown Road, Carlin, Downpatrick, Co Down, BT30 7JI; These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. St. John-Sacred Heart Office Manager (920) 989-1515. triparish369 gmail.com; Connect. Although we make every effort to ensure these links are accurate, the Diocese of Dromore is not responsible for any of the content of external websites, or the accuracy of such content. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. "During the season of Lent we pause to consider our own spiritual journeys, and to accept our own need for conversion," said Dr Martin. The same former pupil also paid a special tribute to another Sister, who was always there as a supporting hand and guiding light in her own quiet, unobtrusive way: I would like to take this opportunity to refer to a gifted teacher, a lady in every sense, Sr. Mary Mercy [McKeown] who enriched our school lives simply by being there. Mother M. Ethna, now superior of the Donaghadee community, soon opened a club for Catholic working girls at the convent. Parish Podcasts. Within a few months the Down Recorder reported that the governors of the Down Infirmary and Fever Hospital explicitly forbade nuns to visit patients under their care and, a year later, by a unanimous verdict, the Board of Governors who had charge of the workhouse extended this prohibition with regard to the residents there. At its opening it was basically furnished, but adequate, and during the first week the attendance was 20 boys and 109 girls. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Parish Bulletin 04 12 22. The first of these was Fr. Downpatrick St, Crossgar, Downpatrick BT30 9EA Phone: 028 44830229 Website: https://www.kilmoreandkillyleagh.com/ more details At any moment, you have a choice, that either leads you closer to your spirit or further away from it. Dr. Bernard McAuley. please bear with me. 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