Notices

Rosie Raises €10,000 +

Published on July 6, 2021

Well Done to Rosie Byrne who recently shaved her head to raise funds for Gorodishche! The following is a message from Rosie:

Hi Fr. Arnie, I’d like to say thank you to our wonderful community and am sending this to you in the hope you feel it’s appropriate to share. Thanks. It’s been three weeks…


Killaloe Diocesan Appointments 2021

Published on June 30, 2021

Below is a list of the diocesan appointments for 2021.  Fr Francis continues his appointment as CC in Shannon, and Fr James is appointed CC to Shannon also.  Both will continue to reside in The Presbytery, 5 Drumgeely Ave.  Bishop Fintan has made these appointments so the team of priests in Shannon (Fr Arnie, Canon…


Government Directive Cancelling Confirmations

Published on June 30, 2021

It’s with regret to inform our Confirmation families, teachers, and schools that the Department of the Taoiseach have confirmed to Bishop Fintan that Confirmations are cancelled at this time. The directive can be viewed on gov.ie

In the name of public safety the parish has to comply. It’s my hope we will be in a…


Months Mind Mass – Carmel Fitzgibbon R.I.P

Published on June 29, 2021

Months Mind Mass will be celebrated for the late Carmel Fitzgibbon, Fergus Road, Shannon, on Sunday next July 4th at 11am in Mary Immaculate Church. Carmel died 30th May last and is sadly missed by her family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May her gentle soul rest in God’s loving peace.


Please read Notice after chalice is consumed

Published on June 24, 2021

From Monday onwards, we will be resuming the distribution of Holy Communion after the Celebrant consumes the chalice. Holy Communion which has been distributed at the conclusion of Mass during the Pandemic, will now stop and return to it’s proper place. With mandatory mask/face coverings, and sanitising in place, in addition to increasing numbers of…


Farewell Sally and Mile Buiochas!

Published on June 24, 2021

Wishing Sally O Neill every good wish and blessing as she journeys into the next adventure in her life, having given 17 extraordinary years as principal of St Senan’s School. An inspiring leader, teacher, and friend, who mirrored the gospel story to love God and neighbour. That she…


Welcome to the new Principal St. Senan’s School

Published on June 22, 2021

The Parish extends a warm welcome to Tori Hehir, the new principal of St Senan’s School. We wish Tori every blessing in her new role and we hope she will be very happy in her new position in St. Senan’s. Sincere gratitude to Sally O’ Neill for her wonderful and dedicated leadership to the school…


Months Mind Mass – Mary Boland R.I.P

Published on June 22, 2021

Months Mind Mass will be celebrated for the late Mary Boland, Corrib Drive, on Sunday next 27th June at 11am in Mary Immaculate Church. Mary is sadly missed by her family, neighbours and a large circle of friends. May she rest in God’s heavenly peace.


First Communion Dates for Shannon Parish

Published on June 22, 2021

First Communion will be celebrated in our parish on the following dates in September:

Friday September 10th at 11am for St Aidan’s in SS John and Paul Church.

Friday September 10th at 11am for St Senan’s in Mary Immaculate Church.

Saturday September 11th at 11am and 1pm for St Conaire’s in SS John…


Canon Brendan celebrates 65 years of Priesthood

Published on June 17, 2021

Heartiest Congratulations Canon Brendan as you celebrate 65 years of Priesthood!

Michael Brendan O’Donoghue was born on 10th August 1931 in Holles Street hospital, Dublin, the son of Michael and Bridie O’Donoghue. His father, a member of…