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< Back Drummin National School Drummin National School There has been a school in the village of Drummin since 1849, with the building dating back to 1936. Over the years there have been many refurbishments and renovations, including a new classroom and a beautiful landscaped playground, which includes picnic benches for dining al fresco, a vegetable garden and an insect hotel. Drummin NS is a happy, busy school where pupils and staff respect, care and support each other in an inclusive environment on their journey through primary school. We place great emphasis on developing and nurturing the whole child. The child's personal talents and interests are encouraged and developed, building a solid foundation for lifelong learning and confidence. Our low pupil to teacher ratio means that every child gets the attention and time they deserve. We provide opportunities for the children to take part in a number of fun activities throughout the year including playing tin whistle, ukulele, mindfulness, yoga, meditation, art projects, table tennis, sport, science experiments, environmental activities and growing our own food and plants. We are a Green School and are currently undertaking the Amber Flag initiative, supporting positive mental health and looking after our minds and bodies. We celebrate this every week during Wellness Wednesday. Please take time to explore our website and like our Facebook page for regular updates on all the goings on in our school. School • Primary [email protected] (098) 21446 https://www.drumminns.ie/ Coill More National School , Drummin, Cuilmore, Westport, County Mayo, Ireland 31 March 2025 at 14:34:54

Dedicated parish staff, secretaries, and sacristans are the backbone of any church community. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that everything runs smoothly, from organizing events to maintaining the church building. Without their hard work and dedication, would be impossible to keep the church running smoothly. We are grateful for their service and commitment to our community. Parish Staff Dedicated parish staff, secretaries, and sacristans are the backbone of any church community. They work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that everything runs smoothly, from organizing events to maintaining the church building. Without their hard work and dedication, would be impossible to keep the church running smoothly. We are grateful for their service and commitment to our community. Parish Secretary Parish Secretary: Catherine McNamara St. Mary's Church, The Mall, Westport, Co. Mayo F28 TN28 Telephone +353 98 28871 E-mail: [email protected] Assistant Secretary: Ingrid Jennings St. Mary's Church, The Mall, Westport, Co. Mayo F28 TN28 Telephone +353 98 28871 E-mail: [email protected] Sacristans Get to Know Us Westport : Peter Hastings and Frank Dolan, St Mary’s Church, Westport. Peter Hastings, Frank Dolan, Jason Kelly and Noreen McGreal work as Sacristan in St. Mary's, Westport. They welcome and look after visiting priests and others too. Drummin : Pádraig Gannon, St Mary’s Church, Drummin. The Gannon family in Drummin has cared for the Church and its environs for many years. Today Pádraig is the Sacristan but he has lots of back-up support and help from his family. Lecanvey : John Cummins, St Patricks Church, Lecanvey and St. Patrick’s Oratory, Croagh Patrick. John Cummins succeeded his late father, Jackie, as Sacristan in Lecanvey, but he has been associated with Lecanvey Church all his life. In addition to this, John is the Curator of St. Patrick's Oratory at the summit of Croagh Patrick - a place he visits on an almost weekly basis during the year and more often during the summer months in preparation for the annual pilgrimage on Reek Sunday. Parish Pastoral Council The Chairperson of the Pastoral Council is Kevin Barrett The Secretary is Gertie Foley The President is Fr. John Kenny The Parish Pastoral Council can be contacted through the Parish Office. "The purpose of the Pastoral Council is to attend to the spiritual needs of the parish in partnership with the local priests. The work of the Pastoral Council is motivated by a desire to build up the Kingdom of God and enliven the faith of all the baptised living in the local community. The Council maintains an overview of the whole parish and plans strategically to ensure that the faith of the community is nurtured and strengthened. A Pastoral Council is distinguished from other community groups by its spiritual and pastoral focus. Pastoral Councils are understood in the Code of Canon Law in the following context: "...a Pastoral Council is to be established in each parish. In this Council, which is presided over by the parish priest, Christ's faithful, together with those who by virtue of their office are engaged in pastoral care in the parish, give their help in fostering pastoral action (c. 536 par.1)." (See Guidelines for Pastoral Councils. Treoirlínte do Chomhairlí Tréadach. Archdiocese of Tuam, 2009.) Each Pastoral Council in the Parish has a four year term, with members serving no more than two consecutive terms. The current term of the Parish Pastoral Council began in 2021 and expires in 2025. The Pastoral Council meets every 4-6 weeks in the Presbytery and has representation from each of the Pastoral Groups in the Parish - Liturgy - Faith Formation - Prayer- Eco Congregation - Youth - New Parish Members - Catholic Schools - Lecanvey church area & Drummin church area. Call +353 (098) 28871 Email [email protected] Follow

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Act of Contrition (Alternate Version) My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. Previous Next

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link JK 1 March 2025 0:00 a.m. Out with the old, in with the new! Thanks to Anthony Corrigan for delivering and installing the replacement Croagh Patrick sign for the summit of the Reek.

< Back St. Patrick's N.S. Clare Island Primary School • St. Patrick's N.S. Clare Island St. Patrick’s N.S. is a school full of history, first built in 1887. It originally began as a small, one-room schoolhouse and was one of only two schools on Clare Island at the time. Over the years, the school has grown — it was extended and renovated eighteen years ago, and in 2015, two more classrooms were added. Today, the school is bright and spacious with plenty of room for all our pupils. Recently, we also upgraded our playground and added a bicycle shed. Our school is located in the heart of Clare Island, in the village of Kille, right beside the church and the old Cistercian Abbey. We are lucky to have stunning views of Clew Bay, with Croagh Patrick, Inishturk, and the mainland visible in the distance. Ms. Winters is our school principal, and she also teaches in the junior classroom. Our acting vice principal, Ms. Mc Ging, teaches the senior classroom, and Ms. Cunniffe is our learning support teacher. Gráinne, our school secretary, looks after the office, administration, and computer work. We are also very lucky to have Ms. Finn, who teaches us music every Friday. We are very proud of our Green Schools achievements. We earned our first Green Flag in 2007 for our work in reducing, reusing, and recycling. Since then, we have received four more Green Flags, most recently for promoting sustainable travel. This year, we are working towards a flag for Biodiversity. Sport is an important part of school life. We play football, soccer, rugby, and rounders. Our Gaelic football team takes part in the Cumann na mBunscoil competitions, playing against other small schools. For over fourteen years, Clare Island has hosted the Small Schools Football Blitz, which was paused during Covid but returned last year. It’s a fun day where over a hundred children come together to play football. Every year, we take swimming lessons in Westport Leisure Park for eight weeks during May and June. These trips are a great way to learn new skills and visit places like the garda station, fire station, library, and playgrounds. We also have summer swimming lessons on the island, run by the Irish Water Safety Council. School • Primary https://clareislandns.scoilnet.ie/blog/ St Patricks National School, Clare Island, Strake, Westport, County Mayo, Ireland 2 April 2025 at 15:54:59

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The Team Priests Fr. John Kenny Administrator Parish priest at Archdiocese of Tuam (Roman Catholic) Studied Bachelor of Arts at St Patrick's College, Maynooth Went to Ballyhaunis Community School Lives in Westport, Ireland From Tooreen, Mayo, Ireland St. Mary’s Presbytery, Westport, Co. Mayo., Tel: 098 28871 Email: [email protected] Fr. Britus Kadavunkal Francis Westport (Aughaval) Tel: 098 28871 Email: [email protected]

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Chuck Lamphier - Climbing Croagh Patrick 15 October 2014 8:59 a.m. This weekend, Sarah and I joined 30 Notre Dame students who are studying abroad all over Europe in a weekend pilgrimage which including the climbing of Croagh Patrick, Ireland’s Holy Mountain. It is said to be the mountain which St. Patrick himself climbed up, and pilgrims have been hiking up its hillside ever since. Those who are feeling especially penitential will climb the mountain barefoot, and apparently we had a contrite batch of students, as at least a third of the group climbed up the hill sans footwear. In all seriousness, it was beautiful to watch them experience the physical and spiritual journey of the mountain. We made frequent stops for short reflections and prayers, and each time we paused, we were reminded of how blessed we are to live on this beautiful Earth. More: https://www.houseofbrigid.org/2909/climbing-croagh-patrick# Note: My hiking boots were on the whole time. And miraculously, no feet were harmed in the making of this pilgrimage. Thanks be to God!

Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Tanya and Thomas McNulty 9 August 2025 1:38 p.m. In memory of Brian Hanley and Spencer Sherwin

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Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link < Back Prayer for Peace (Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi) Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Previous Next