Anniversaries:
Very Rev. Martin Cleere, PP Windgap/
Mass Times (weekend):
Readers: December: 26, Sean Foley; January: 2, Ann Foley; 9, Rita Phelan; 16, Caoimhe O’Shea; 23, Martin O’Shea; 30, Michelle O’Brien..
Windgap Eucharistic Ministers: December; 26. Joan Watters; January: 2, Liz Jackson
Tullahought: Eucharistic Ministers: Leo Conalty; Patricia Power; Mary Walsh; Eileen Grace.
Windgap Loop Walks: The opening of Windgap Loop Walks (both accredited by National National Trials of Ireland) took place today (St. Stephen’s Day), with many walkers setting off at an early hour in adverse conditions. Our thanks to all who made the day so enjoyable with music etc, in the hall after the walk to refresh tired limbs.
Bazaar and Raffle: Sincere thanks and congratulations to those who spent many hours preparing and organising the Bazaar and raffle and to those who gave them their wholehearted support. Both were very successful, netting about €6,000 for the parish.
Raffle Winners: The winners of the raffle were: 1st prize, Terri Mackey, Rossnaneny; 2nd, Ruth Landy, Butlerswood; 3rd, Jo Jo Purcell, Lamogue; 4th, Catherine Phelan, Bawnreigh; 5th, Mary Butler, Inchnagloch; 6th, Sean Barron, Rossnaneny.
Vocations: Jesus grew in wisdom, age and grace in the midst of his family. How is your family growing in the midst of these challenging times? Seek out God’s grace. (Luke f2:41-52) If you think God is calling you to priesthood, call Fr. Willie Purcell Ossory Vocations Director. 056 7770261 or email [email protected]. www.ossory/vocations
World Youth Day 2016, Kracow, Poland, July 2016. Pope Francis will attend. Ossory Diocese is inviting young people (over 18 years) to attend; contact [email protected] or Fr Richard Scriven ([email protected] / 087 2420033) or Derek Dooley (087 938 4242).
Jubilee Year of Mercy: As he was inaugurating the Jubilee Year of Mercy Pope Francis reminded us that
We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of God’s mercy. Mercy: the bridge that connects God and [humankind], opening our hearts to a hope of being loved forever. It is a wellspring of joy, serenity and peace. Mercy: the ultimate and supreme act by which God comes to meet us. Mercy: the fundamental law that dwells in the heart of every person who looks sincerely into the eyes of his brothers and sisters on the path of life’.
As we begin this Year of Mercy we pray that we may open our hearts and our lives to God’s Mercy. We pray that we may be steeped in the love of God who consoles, pardons and instils hope. May this love and mercy enable us to open our hearts to others. And we pray:
God of tenderness and love, in this year of grace, pour out your mercy on us like the morning dew. Change our hearts and our lives so that we may become more compassionate and recognise your voice in the cries of our brothers and sisters.
And at this time of Christmas let us not forget the words of Jesus in the gospel: “Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy”.
Priests of Windgap: William Hayden was born in Caherleske, Dunnamaggin, in 1811, the son of William Hayden. His mother was sister of Dr O’Neill, PP Carrick-on-Suir. William Tighe , in his survey of Kilkenny published in 1801, reported that P. Hayden, Caherlesk, had 3528 ash trees, 320 chesnut and 410 other trees. The trees registered in the county between 1767 and 1799 included 20,296 ash, 11,243 beech, 15,199, elm, 29,134 oak, 12,747 sycamore and 212 walnut.
William studied classics in Carrick-on-Suir and Burrell’s Hall in Kilkenny and entered Birchfield seminary in September 1832 to study for the priesthood. The following year he was sent to Maynooth by Bishop Kinsella to continue his studies. He was ordained priest on Pentecost Sunday 1837. He presumably lived for the next year or so in Caherleske. His first appointment was as curate in Rathdowney in 1839. After about six months there he was transferred to Castlecomer (April 1840). Here he had a major role in the building of the present parish church. On 16 August 1844 the foundation stone of the church of Castlecomer was laid and through Fr Hayden’s exertions the building was already far advanced when in November 1847 he was transferred to St. Mary’s, Kilkenny, to supervise the building of the Cathedral which had begun two years earlier. The building was then scarcely about its foundations. Bishop Kinsella who had begun the project had died (12 December 1845) but the new bishop Edward Walsh a native of Luffany in Mooncoin continued the project. Fr Hayden was brought in from Castlecomer, where he had worked with the Cathedral architect, William Deane Butler, and for the next nine years he supervised the building. He administrator of the Cathedral parish from 1851 to 1857 when he was promoted too the pastoral charge of Windgap in place of of Fr Moylan. In St. Mary’s he was also the first spiritual director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a branch of which had been established in the parish in February 1848 – the first branch in the diocese of Ossory.
The completion of the Cathedral delayed his move to Windgap. Before he left he had the satisfaction of seeing the last stone placed on its massive tower. A few months later the Cathedral was solemnly consecrated. The Dunnamaggin man’s stay in Windgap was brief – less than two years. When St. Patrick’s parish in Kilkenny became vacant he was transferred there towards the end of 1858 or the beginning of 1859. In 1870 he was appointed Canon of Kilmanagh, Vicar General of the diocese in 1872, and Archdeacon of Ossory in 1883. His last public appearance was at the laying of the foundation stone of the projected new parish church of St. Patrick’s in 1884. (The site of the church was changed after Abraham Brownrigg became bishop of the diocese in 1884. Fr Hayden died on 28th October 1884. Fr Tom O’Shea (one of the famous Callan Curates) published an obituary of Archdeacon Hayden in the Kilkenny Journal of Wednesday, 29th October, 1884, which was full of praise for one whom he described as “a pattern to his flock; a model to his brethren in the ministry”. \He was buried in Foulkstown where a splendid monument was erected to his memory.
Placenames: Ballynalinagh is Baile na Laighneach (the town of the Leinstermen), Corragaun (Reade/Morris) - An Carragán meaning “rocky ground”; Curraghnadimpaun - Curragh na dTiompán – moor of the round stones. “This townland contains a small village of the name of Curragh ...in the centre of which is a standing stone”
Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoíbh go léir/Felice anno nuovo /Ich wünsche allen ein gesegnetes neues Jahr/I wish all our parishioners a blessed and prosperous New Year.
Thomas Moylan was born in Skart, near Dungarvan, parish of Gowran. He studied in Birchfield from 1818 to 1824 and was ordained on Pentecost Sunday 1824. He worked at first in the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin as there was no vacancy in Ossory. On his return he was appointed curate in Slieverue (1829-31). He later worked in Rathdowney (1831-34), Freshford (1834-1845) and in the united parishes of Galmoy and Johnstown (1845-46) when he was appointed parish priest of Windgap. He was PP for ten years right through black ’47 and its aftermath. He died in August 1856. According to the monument that was placed over his grave in Windgap chapel “this good, gentle, zealous pastor” was beloved by all. “He was ever anxious to promote the spiritual and temporal welfare of the people. The schools of this parish to which he gave liberal donations were established by his exertions. To the poor he was a father and kind benefactor”.
FJ, 28 August 1856
Death of the Rev. Thomas Moylan, P.P. Windgap.—On Saturday, tbe 23d instant, the lamented clergyman whoso name heads our notice breathed his last. For some months previous his death had been expected, as his illness was of such a nature as to afford little or no hopes of a recovery. _Among the people of the different parishes in which he laboured, he has left behind the character of on _unassuming, a hard-working, and an exemplary priest , while those who enjoyed the pleasure of his intimate acquaintance, the amiable simplicity and engaging cordiality of his manners, together with the unmistakable goodness of his heart, made his friendship a treasure, and shall ever render his memory dear. On Monday_, after the termination of the _requicm office, wbich was attended by several of the Waterford clergy, and by a very largo number of the priests of his own diocese, his remains were _consigned lo the earth, in the chapel of Windgap, amid tbe tears of a _densely crowded congregation of his sorrowing flock, who mourned him as their good and holy pastor, and faithful and devoted friend. Kilkenny Journal.
After the death of Thomas Moylan in August 1856 Windgap seems to have been without a parish priest for over six months. In February 1857 William Hayden was appointed PP of Windgap.
William Hayden was born in Caherleske, Dunnamaggin, in 1811, the son of William Hayden. His mother was sister of Dr O’Neill, PP Carrick-on-Suir. He studied classics in Carrick-on-Suir and Burrell’s Hall in Kilkenny and entered Birchfield seminary in September 1832 to study for the priesthood. The following year he was sent to Maynooth by Bishop Kinsella to continue his studies and was ordained priest, Pentecost 1837. He presumably lived for the next year or so in Caherleske before being appointed curate in Rathdowney in 1839. After about six months there he was transferred to Castlecomer in April 1840. Here he had a major role in the building of the present parish church. On 16 August 1844 the foundation stone of the church of Castlecomer was laid and through Fr Hayden’s exertions the building was already far advanced when in November 1847 he was transferred to St. Mary’s, Kilkenny, to supervise the building of the Cathedral which had begun two years earlier. The building was then scarcely about its foundations. Bishop Kinsella who had begun the project had died (12 December 1845) but the new bishop Edward Walsh a native of Luffany in Mooncoin \(appointed in the face of much opposition from various quarters) continued the project. Fr Hayden was brought in from Castlecomer (where he had worked with the same architect, William Deane Butler) and for the next nine years he supervised the building. In St. Mary’s he was also the first spiritual director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a branch of which had been found in the parish in February 1848 – the first branch in the diocese of Ossory.
It was probably the completion of the Cathedral that delayed his move to Windgap. Before he left for Windgap he had the honour of seeing the last stone placed on its massive tower. A few months later the Cathedral was solemnly consecrated. Fr Hayden’s stay in Windgap (next door to his native parish of Dunnamaggin) was brief – less than two years. When St. Patrick’s parish in Kilkenny became vacant he was transferred there towards the end of 1858 or the beginning of 1859. In 1870 he was appointed Canon of Kilmanagh, Vicar General of the diocese in 1872, and Archdeacon of Ossory in 1883. His last public appearance was at the laying of the foundation stone of the projected new parish church of St. Patrick’s in 1884. (The site of the church was changed after Abrham Brownrigg became bishop of the diocese in 1884\0. He died on 28th October 1884. Fr Tom O’Shea (one of the famous Callan Curates) published an obituary of Archdeacon Hayden in the Kilkenny Journal of Wednesday, 29th October, 1884, which was full of praise for one whom he described as “a pattern to his flock; a model to his brethren in the ministry”. \He was buried in Foulkstown where a splendid monument was erected to his memory.
John Lyng was born in Tintine, in the parish of Inistioge in 1801. The Lyngs were originally a Wexford family who had moved into Kilkenny. John studied for the priesthood in Birchfield, beginning in 1828, and was ordained prist in 1833. In February 1834 he was appointed CC in Windgap and he was to remain curate there for the next eleven years. He was transferred to Mooncoin in 1845 and about 1 October 1854 was appointed PP of Clara. In January 1859, on the transfer of Fr Hayden to St. Patrick’s, he was able to return to the scene of his former labours as parish priest. His pastorate in Windgap was brief – just over four years. He died on Monday, 5 January 1863, after a protracted illness. In his obituary in the Kilkennny Journal describes him as “most zealous in the discharge of his sacred duties, as gentle and considerate, particularly to the poor, and most attentive to the education of the young, and was greatly esteemed by his brother priests. He was buried in the cemetery adjacent to the chapel in Windgap – the first to be buried outside?????
William Maher was born in Blackmill St., in Kilkenny, and baptised in St. Canice’s church on 16 April 1811, the youngest, it seems, in a family of six boys. His parents were William Maher & Elizabeth Brian (married 23 June 1797 in St. Mary’s Cathedral). He studied classics in nearby Burrell’s Hall and in September 1833 began to study for the priesthood in Birchfield. After his ordination by Bishop Kinsella in 1838 he was CC Urlingford (Oct. 1838-April 1840), Aghaboe (April 1840-Oct. 1840), Clough (1840-42), Comeris (1842-43), Castletown (1843-47), Muckalee (1847-54) and Callan (1854-Oct. 1862) when he was appointed PP Tullaroan. In March 1863 he was transferred to Windgap where he was to spend the next twenty-three years. In 1883 he was appointed Canon of Killamery. It was during his pastorate that the chapel of Tullahought was built, replacing an earlier chapel. In this he was greatly assisted by the curate James Brennan about whom more anon. Fr Maher died after an illness of a few days on 24 April 1886. He is buried in the church of Tullahought.
Patrick Phelan was a native of Sralee, Ballyragget, born there about January 1841. He was the son of Michael Phelan and Mary Keoghan. His brother Richard became bishop of Pittsburg and Allegheny in the United States. Fr Phelan studied in St. Kyran’s (1861-2) and afterwards read Philosoophy and Theology in Carlow College (1863-67). In these years the seminary in St. Kyran’s was not functioning. He was ordained on 15 June 1867 (along with his classmate John McGrath). Windgap was Fr Phelan’s first curacy, from August 1867 to the end of 1872. He was CC Gowran, 1872-76, chaplain in Kilkenny Workhouse, 1876-79, Adm of St. Mary’s, 8 September 1879 to 12 June 1886 when he was appointed PP of Windgap. On 17 February he was made Canon of Blackrath and early in 1893 Canon Theologian. In 1892 he was a member of the Bishops’ Council. His brother Richard visited him twice in Windgap. The newspaper reported that he visited the schools in Windgap during his stay. He was translated to Slieverue in January 1898 and was succeeded by Peter Doyle. He died as PP Slieverue on 26 July 1915.
Doyle, Peter was a native of New House, Kilfane /New Ross, Wexford. He studied in St. Kyran's, from 1860-67 and was then sent to the Irish College in Rome where he was a student form March 1867 to March 1874. He studied in Propaganda Fide. He was ordained deacon in Rome in 1873 and priest in March 1874. He was appointed to the staff of St. Kieran's in June 1874 by Bishop Moran who had succeeded Bishop Walsh as bishop of Ossory in 1872. Peter was CC St. Mary's, 24 Aug.1874 - 30 July 1877, CC Dunnamaggan, 30 July 1877 - 6 June 1880, CC Kilmacow 6 June 1880 - 1 Oct.1883, CC Callan, 1 Oct.1883 - 12 Dec.1889, CC Thomastown, 12/13 Dec.1889 - 1 Febr.1898. On 1 February 1898 he was appointed PP Windgap. He was parish priest in Windgap for ten years during which the extension to the parochial house was completed. He became PP Mooncoin 20 July 1908 and retired 27 Aug.1943. He was appointed Canon, 7 Dec.1910. He died on 26 February 1944.
James Brennan was a native of Muckalee. He studied in St.Kieran's & Maynooth and was ordained priest on 24 June 1882. Windgap was his first curacy. He came to Windgap on 10 September 1882 as curate to William Maher. He spent five years in Windgap, during which he had a major part in the building of Tullahought church. He worked as curate in Temnpleorum (21 June 1887 – 22 December 1889), Slieverue (12 December 1889-11 January 1904) Mooncoin (11 Jan. 1904-20 July 1908) when he returned as PP to Windgap. He was to serve as PP Windgap for thirty-seven years – from July 1908 to his death on 29 December 1945. He is buried in Windgap.
PAROCHIAL HOUSE, WINDGAP, CO. KILKENNY
ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1946
At 12 oclock SHARP (OLD TIME) HOUSE FURNITURE:
Hall—Mahogany grandfather clock (in good order) by Mosley, Waterford; hall stand, barometer, field glasses, 30 yards Wilton stairs carpeting, 27 ins., beige ground; 24 stair rods, rubber mat, dozen floor mats, etc.
Dining room—Beautiful mahogany sideboard, mahogany dining table, 12 dining chairs, carving chairs, armchairs, mahogany Davenport, folding mahogany side table, couch, marble 8-day clock, brass fender and fire irons. Axminster carpct, 13 ft. x 11 ft.; hearth rug, plush window curtains, lace curtains, decanters, champagne, claret, sherry and wine glasses; punch tumblers, fruit service, celery bowls, butter dishes, ornaments, and large quantities of table linen, etc.
Sittingroom—Mahogany telescope dining table, mahogany side table; 12 mahogany chairs, armchairs, roll-top desk, bureau and bookcase combined and books by good authors; writing desk, side tables, Radio battery set, oak frame clock, silver mounted epergne, card tables, brass fender and fire irons, brass-mounted fire screen, brass-mounted coal scuttle, plush window curtains, lace curtains, Axminstcr carpet, 15 tt. x 12 ft.
Breakfast room—Tables, chairs, double dinner service (80 pieces), china tea set, breakfast set, cake stand, plates, etc.
Contents of Three Bedrooms—Mahogany wardrobes, dressing tables, marble-top washstands and ware, towel rails, brass bedsteads, Odearest mattresses, curled hair mattresses, eight pairs of lace curtains, large quantity of bed clothes, bed linen, eiderdowns, carpets linoleum, etc.
CONTENTS OF _HOUSEKEEPER'S BEDROOM:
Kitchen utensils and Equipment—Tables, chairs, six range pots, 15 saucepans (iron and aluminium), assorted sizes, dish covers, steamers, enamel dishes, basins, buckets, kettles, teapots, Tuscan china, delph, cutlery, meat safe, etc.
Outside Effects—Three prime dairy cows (early calvers), 2 yearlings, pony, trap and harness, creamery churn, Root pulper, wheelbarrow, garden roller, garden seats, flower tubs and pots and plants; also six tons of good quality hay, three tons mangolds, quantity of timber, sprongs, shovel, pickaxe, hedge shears, slashers, hatchets, handsaws, scythe, rake, lawn mower
A charge of 2/- each will be made at the Door to prevent overcrowding. Proceeds of collection will be handed over "to Windgap Church Building Fund.
SHEE & HAWE, M.I.A.A, 716 CARRICK-ON-SUIR.
PASSING OF VERY REV. . JAMES BRENNAN_, P.P., WINDGAP
"With very deep regret we announce the death of the Very Rev James Brennan, P.P. Windgap, which occurred at the Parochial House, Windgp, on Saturday last. He had been in failing health for some short time prior to his death and took a turn for the worst on Christmas Day from which he did not recover. He would have been 92 on New Year's Day.
The late Father Brennan was a native of Muckalee parish and spent his early school days with his uncle, the late Very Rev. Canon Daniel Kennedy. P.P. Kilmacow. He later went to St. Kieran's College and thence to Maynooth, where he was ordained on June 24, 1882. He was first appointed to the curacy of Windgap and after serving successively as curate at Templeorum, Slieverue and Mooncom, he returned to "Windgap as Parish Priest in 1908. From that until the time of his death—a period of 37 years—he served as Parish Priest of Windgap.
One outstanding characteristic of Fr Brennan was his sincerity both for the spiritual and temporal well-being of the people amongst whom he ministered. During the stirring days of the Land League movement Father Brennan was a staunch and uncompromising advocate of the rights of the Irish peasantry and was unflinching in his efforts to remove disabilities under which the tenant farmers suffered at the hands of unscrupulous landlords. He never missed an opportunity of voicing strong denunciation of the iniquitous system which reduced people to the level of serfdom. He took a prominent part in politics. A sincere admirer of Mr John E. Redmond's policy. He was chairman for several years of the South Kilkenny Executive of the United Irish League and presided at conventions for the selection of candidates as members of Parliament for that constituency. Under his leadership that organisation flourished in South Kilkenny and he had the privilege of seeing returned as M P.'s _three who predeceased him Mr. James O'Meara, of Limerick, Mr. Nicholas J Murphy, Ballyhale, and Mr. Matt Keating, of London. Whatever task Father Brennan undertook he entered into it with a thoroughness that was greatly admired, even by those who differed from him in the political sphere and who always regarded him as a worthy opponent.
As a Churchman Father Brennan displayed a keen sense of appreciation of the spiritual needs of his parishioners and his many fine priestly qualities enabled him admirably to fill the dignified post be held for so long a period. He was a man of the people in the best sense of the term and the happy and friendly relations that existed between him and his people testify to his inestimable qualities and his devotion to his sacred calling.
He devoted all his energies to the welfare of the people, and the beautiful grotto, interspersed with well laid-out walks situated near the church at Windgap will bear lasting testimony to his untiring zeal. During his period as Parish Priest Father Brennan also had the church at Windgap reconstructed and renovated in 1914, while he had also had a new church and schools erected at Kilmacoliver Church. Some years ago a new- bell, the gift of Father Brennan's brother, who has since died, was also erected at Kilmacoliver chunch.
Some years ago Father Brennan spent a prolonged holiday in Australia and on his return he was met at Kilkenny railway station by a cavalcade of motor cars conveying parishioners and other friends who escorted him to the Parochial House at Windgap, There he was made a presentation of n purse of sovereigns and an address of welcome. His death, although coming in the fullness of years and at the end of a life of unswerving devotion to his sacred duties, removes from our midst the oldest and one of the most beloved priests in the Diocese. To his relative and to his parishioners, especially the poor who also have good cause to mourn the loss of a faithful friend, we tender sincere sympathy.
The remains were removed from the Parochial House to Windgap Parish Church on Sunday evening, and despite the inclement weather there was a very large and representative cortege On arrival at the church the remains were received by Rev. L. Murphy, C.C. Windgap, and Rev. W. Daly, C C , do. A large _congregation joined in tbe recitation of the Rosary in the church for the repose of the soul of the deceased Pastor. The clergy present included:— Very Rev. Canon O'Keeffe, PP., Dunnamaggin, Very Rev. J _itiec, i'P_, Danesfort; Rev T Greene, CC, Callan; Rev. P. Conwav, CC, do, Rev 1\ Nolan. CC i IloiboKon; Rev. Fathei _ICiiluom_, 0 F Af. Cap., Tlie FIMI _.V, Kilkenny l{cv. P Madigan. CC, _Tpinplcoiiim Rev. J _ileaiij, 0 C , do , Rev _K Pin cell, CC, _Casllccomer ,Rev. C Sherin, Diocesan director of Sacred Music Right Rev Monsignor Doyle C'._iv.iim_^h P.P, V.G., St. Canice’s, presided at the Requiem Office and Solemn High Mass in Windgap Church on Monday morning. As on the previous evening the little Church was filled to capacity for the oh _sptpucs Veiy Rev .7 Rice, I' P. Danesfoil, was (clclnaiit of the Mass: Uov. W. Muiphy, L'.C , Moneeiuoe, dea con; Rev P N'ol.tii, CC, Ruslieicon sill) deacon; Re\ R Lowiv, Do m. St
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Veiy Rev Ii. _Aylwaid, 1' p , Diniow, Veiy Rev. C.MIOII MOOIC, P.P, Clogh_, Veiy Rev C' ._inoii _Ityan, I'_lesulenl, Si Kieiim_'s College, Veiy Rev Canon Hunt, PP, (iowian, Veiy llev. Canon McNamaia, P.P., Castlecomri ; _Veiy Rev. Cnuon Bicininn, PP, Shevoiiic_, Veiy Rev Canon _O'Keeffc, P.P., Duniiamaggm; Voiy Rev Canon Comcifuicl, P.P., 1_'iltown; Voiy Rev. L IIOVJIC , P.P., Tullnioan; Veiy Rev. J. Biiuly, P.P., ('on.ihy; Veiy Rev. P. _Ifollancl, PP., Fieshloid; Veiy Rov. J. PIIDI.III , P.P., Muckalee; _Veiy Rnv. C Kennedy, PP., Mullina\.it, Veiy Rev. P. _Macltoy, P.P., _Agliavillci ; Veiy Rev J Lougbi v, PP., Johnstown, Veiy Rev. A. _IJIIWIV P.IJ ., Imsliogc, Veiy Rev J Rowc P.P, Lisdowney; Vwy Rev M DHM PP., _Tliomastown; _Vciy Rev N lien ncssy, P.P., Kilmacow; Veiy Rev. J. Comeifoid, P.P., B.illyiagget;' Veiy Rev, M. Filzputrick_, P.P., UalMiale; " Von Rov M Dojlo, D.D , PP, Cillan_"; Voiy Uov M. Dieii, P I', _Mooiii'oin; Voiy Rev. Di. M. Bienan, .Mnvnoolli College. Rov. J. Byrne, Adm., St John's; Rev. K. Joyco, Adm , St Maiy's _j Rpv J. Bennett, CC , Giaiguenamanngb; Rev P. Holdcn, CC, St. Mniy_'s; _Rov. E. Leahy, CO., Casllccomei ; Rov. P Pollnid, C.C., Tullaionn; RPV. P. Coicniim_, CC _, nallyli.do, l?cv. M _Comcifoid, Diocesan Societalv; Rev. W. _O'Keeffo. CC, St. John's; Rev. P . _Stiiunton, CC. Tboniastown; Kov. A. 0'Dwyer, CC, Jo.; Rev. T. Bowdcn, CC, Durrow;
Very Rev. Martin Cleere, PP Windgap/
Mass Times (weekend):
Readers: December: 26, Sean Foley; January: 2, Ann Foley; 9, Rita Phelan; 16, Caoimhe O’Shea; 23, Martin O’Shea; 30, Michelle O’Brien..
Windgap Eucharistic Ministers: December; 26. Joan Watters; January: 2, Liz Jackson
Tullahought: Eucharistic Ministers: Leo Conalty; Patricia Power; Mary Walsh; Eileen Grace.
Windgap Loop Walks: The opening of Windgap Loop Walks (both accredited by National National Trials of Ireland) took place today (St. Stephen’s Day), with many walkers setting off at an early hour in adverse conditions. Our thanks to all who made the day so enjoyable with music etc, in the hall after the walk to refresh tired limbs.
Bazaar and Raffle: Sincere thanks and congratulations to those who spent many hours preparing and organising the Bazaar and raffle and to those who gave them their wholehearted support. Both were very successful, netting about €6,000 for the parish.
Raffle Winners: The winners of the raffle were: 1st prize, Terri Mackey, Rossnaneny; 2nd, Ruth Landy, Butlerswood; 3rd, Jo Jo Purcell, Lamogue; 4th, Catherine Phelan, Bawnreigh; 5th, Mary Butler, Inchnagloch; 6th, Sean Barron, Rossnaneny.
Vocations: Jesus grew in wisdom, age and grace in the midst of his family. How is your family growing in the midst of these challenging times? Seek out God’s grace. (Luke f2:41-52) If you think God is calling you to priesthood, call Fr. Willie Purcell Ossory Vocations Director. 056 7770261 or email [email protected]. www.ossory/vocations
World Youth Day 2016, Kracow, Poland, July 2016. Pope Francis will attend. Ossory Diocese is inviting young people (over 18 years) to attend; contact [email protected] or Fr Richard Scriven ([email protected] / 087 2420033) or Derek Dooley (087 938 4242).
Jubilee Year of Mercy: As he was inaugurating the Jubilee Year of Mercy Pope Francis reminded us that
We need constantly to contemplate the mystery of God’s mercy. Mercy: the bridge that connects God and [humankind], opening our hearts to a hope of being loved forever. It is a wellspring of joy, serenity and peace. Mercy: the ultimate and supreme act by which God comes to meet us. Mercy: the fundamental law that dwells in the heart of every person who looks sincerely into the eyes of his brothers and sisters on the path of life’.
As we begin this Year of Mercy we pray that we may open our hearts and our lives to God’s Mercy. We pray that we may be steeped in the love of God who consoles, pardons and instils hope. May this love and mercy enable us to open our hearts to others. And we pray:
God of tenderness and love, in this year of grace, pour out your mercy on us like the morning dew. Change our hearts and our lives so that we may become more compassionate and recognise your voice in the cries of our brothers and sisters.
And at this time of Christmas let us not forget the words of Jesus in the gospel: “Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy”.
Priests of Windgap: William Hayden was born in Caherleske, Dunnamaggin, in 1811, the son of William Hayden. His mother was sister of Dr O’Neill, PP Carrick-on-Suir. William Tighe , in his survey of Kilkenny published in 1801, reported that P. Hayden, Caherlesk, had 3528 ash trees, 320 chesnut and 410 other trees. The trees registered in the county between 1767 and 1799 included 20,296 ash, 11,243 beech, 15,199, elm, 29,134 oak, 12,747 sycamore and 212 walnut.
William studied classics in Carrick-on-Suir and Burrell’s Hall in Kilkenny and entered Birchfield seminary in September 1832 to study for the priesthood. The following year he was sent to Maynooth by Bishop Kinsella to continue his studies. He was ordained priest on Pentecost Sunday 1837. He presumably lived for the next year or so in Caherleske. His first appointment was as curate in Rathdowney in 1839. After about six months there he was transferred to Castlecomer (April 1840). Here he had a major role in the building of the present parish church. On 16 August 1844 the foundation stone of the church of Castlecomer was laid and through Fr Hayden’s exertions the building was already far advanced when in November 1847 he was transferred to St. Mary’s, Kilkenny, to supervise the building of the Cathedral which had begun two years earlier. The building was then scarcely about its foundations. Bishop Kinsella who had begun the project had died (12 December 1845) but the new bishop Edward Walsh a native of Luffany in Mooncoin continued the project. Fr Hayden was brought in from Castlecomer, where he had worked with the Cathedral architect, William Deane Butler, and for the next nine years he supervised the building. He administrator of the Cathedral parish from 1851 to 1857 when he was promoted too the pastoral charge of Windgap in place of of Fr Moylan. In St. Mary’s he was also the first spiritual director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a branch of which had been established in the parish in February 1848 – the first branch in the diocese of Ossory.
The completion of the Cathedral delayed his move to Windgap. Before he left he had the satisfaction of seeing the last stone placed on its massive tower. A few months later the Cathedral was solemnly consecrated. The Dunnamaggin man’s stay in Windgap was brief – less than two years. When St. Patrick’s parish in Kilkenny became vacant he was transferred there towards the end of 1858 or the beginning of 1859. In 1870 he was appointed Canon of Kilmanagh, Vicar General of the diocese in 1872, and Archdeacon of Ossory in 1883. His last public appearance was at the laying of the foundation stone of the projected new parish church of St. Patrick’s in 1884. (The site of the church was changed after Abraham Brownrigg became bishop of the diocese in 1884. Fr Hayden died on 28th October 1884. Fr Tom O’Shea (one of the famous Callan Curates) published an obituary of Archdeacon Hayden in the Kilkenny Journal of Wednesday, 29th October, 1884, which was full of praise for one whom he described as “a pattern to his flock; a model to his brethren in the ministry”. \He was buried in Foulkstown where a splendid monument was erected to his memory.
Placenames: Ballynalinagh is Baile na Laighneach (the town of the Leinstermen), Corragaun (Reade/Morris) - An Carragán meaning “rocky ground”; Curraghnadimpaun - Curragh na dTiompán – moor of the round stones. “This townland contains a small village of the name of Curragh ...in the centre of which is a standing stone”
Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoíbh go léir/Felice anno nuovo /Ich wünsche allen ein gesegnetes neues Jahr/I wish all our parishioners a blessed and prosperous New Year.
Thomas Moylan was born in Skart, near Dungarvan, parish of Gowran. He studied in Birchfield from 1818 to 1824 and was ordained on Pentecost Sunday 1824. He worked at first in the diocese of Kildare and Leighlin as there was no vacancy in Ossory. On his return he was appointed curate in Slieverue (1829-31). He later worked in Rathdowney (1831-34), Freshford (1834-1845) and in the united parishes of Galmoy and Johnstown (1845-46) when he was appointed parish priest of Windgap. He was PP for ten years right through black ’47 and its aftermath. He died in August 1856. According to the monument that was placed over his grave in Windgap chapel “this good, gentle, zealous pastor” was beloved by all. “He was ever anxious to promote the spiritual and temporal welfare of the people. The schools of this parish to which he gave liberal donations were established by his exertions. To the poor he was a father and kind benefactor”.
FJ, 28 August 1856
Death of the Rev. Thomas Moylan, P.P. Windgap.—On Saturday, tbe 23d instant, the lamented clergyman whoso name heads our notice breathed his last. For some months previous his death had been expected, as his illness was of such a nature as to afford little or no hopes of a recovery. _Among the people of the different parishes in which he laboured, he has left behind the character of on _unassuming, a hard-working, and an exemplary priest , while those who enjoyed the pleasure of his intimate acquaintance, the amiable simplicity and engaging cordiality of his manners, together with the unmistakable goodness of his heart, made his friendship a treasure, and shall ever render his memory dear. On Monday_, after the termination of the _requicm office, wbich was attended by several of the Waterford clergy, and by a very largo number of the priests of his own diocese, his remains were _consigned lo the earth, in the chapel of Windgap, amid tbe tears of a _densely crowded congregation of his sorrowing flock, who mourned him as their good and holy pastor, and faithful and devoted friend. Kilkenny Journal.
After the death of Thomas Moylan in August 1856 Windgap seems to have been without a parish priest for over six months. In February 1857 William Hayden was appointed PP of Windgap.
William Hayden was born in Caherleske, Dunnamaggin, in 1811, the son of William Hayden. His mother was sister of Dr O’Neill, PP Carrick-on-Suir. He studied classics in Carrick-on-Suir and Burrell’s Hall in Kilkenny and entered Birchfield seminary in September 1832 to study for the priesthood. The following year he was sent to Maynooth by Bishop Kinsella to continue his studies and was ordained priest, Pentecost 1837. He presumably lived for the next year or so in Caherleske before being appointed curate in Rathdowney in 1839. After about six months there he was transferred to Castlecomer in April 1840. Here he had a major role in the building of the present parish church. On 16 August 1844 the foundation stone of the church of Castlecomer was laid and through Fr Hayden’s exertions the building was already far advanced when in November 1847 he was transferred to St. Mary’s, Kilkenny, to supervise the building of the Cathedral which had begun two years earlier. The building was then scarcely about its foundations. Bishop Kinsella who had begun the project had died (12 December 1845) but the new bishop Edward Walsh a native of Luffany in Mooncoin \(appointed in the face of much opposition from various quarters) continued the project. Fr Hayden was brought in from Castlecomer (where he had worked with the same architect, William Deane Butler) and for the next nine years he supervised the building. In St. Mary’s he was also the first spiritual director of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a branch of which had been found in the parish in February 1848 – the first branch in the diocese of Ossory.
It was probably the completion of the Cathedral that delayed his move to Windgap. Before he left for Windgap he had the honour of seeing the last stone placed on its massive tower. A few months later the Cathedral was solemnly consecrated. Fr Hayden’s stay in Windgap (next door to his native parish of Dunnamaggin) was brief – less than two years. When St. Patrick’s parish in Kilkenny became vacant he was transferred there towards the end of 1858 or the beginning of 1859. In 1870 he was appointed Canon of Kilmanagh, Vicar General of the diocese in 1872, and Archdeacon of Ossory in 1883. His last public appearance was at the laying of the foundation stone of the projected new parish church of St. Patrick’s in 1884. (The site of the church was changed after Abrham Brownrigg became bishop of the diocese in 1884\0. He died on 28th October 1884. Fr Tom O’Shea (one of the famous Callan Curates) published an obituary of Archdeacon Hayden in the Kilkenny Journal of Wednesday, 29th October, 1884, which was full of praise for one whom he described as “a pattern to his flock; a model to his brethren in the ministry”. \He was buried in Foulkstown where a splendid monument was erected to his memory.
John Lyng was born in Tintine, in the parish of Inistioge in 1801. The Lyngs were originally a Wexford family who had moved into Kilkenny. John studied for the priesthood in Birchfield, beginning in 1828, and was ordained prist in 1833. In February 1834 he was appointed CC in Windgap and he was to remain curate there for the next eleven years. He was transferred to Mooncoin in 1845 and about 1 October 1854 was appointed PP of Clara. In January 1859, on the transfer of Fr Hayden to St. Patrick’s, he was able to return to the scene of his former labours as parish priest. His pastorate in Windgap was brief – just over four years. He died on Monday, 5 January 1863, after a protracted illness. In his obituary in the Kilkennny Journal describes him as “most zealous in the discharge of his sacred duties, as gentle and considerate, particularly to the poor, and most attentive to the education of the young, and was greatly esteemed by his brother priests. He was buried in the cemetery adjacent to the chapel in Windgap – the first to be buried outside?????
William Maher was born in Blackmill St., in Kilkenny, and baptised in St. Canice’s church on 16 April 1811, the youngest, it seems, in a family of six boys. His parents were William Maher & Elizabeth Brian (married 23 June 1797 in St. Mary’s Cathedral). He studied classics in nearby Burrell’s Hall and in September 1833 began to study for the priesthood in Birchfield. After his ordination by Bishop Kinsella in 1838 he was CC Urlingford (Oct. 1838-April 1840), Aghaboe (April 1840-Oct. 1840), Clough (1840-42), Comeris (1842-43), Castletown (1843-47), Muckalee (1847-54) and Callan (1854-Oct. 1862) when he was appointed PP Tullaroan. In March 1863 he was transferred to Windgap where he was to spend the next twenty-three years. In 1883 he was appointed Canon of Killamery. It was during his pastorate that the chapel of Tullahought was built, replacing an earlier chapel. In this he was greatly assisted by the curate James Brennan about whom more anon. Fr Maher died after an illness of a few days on 24 April 1886. He is buried in the church of Tullahought.
Patrick Phelan was a native of Sralee, Ballyragget, born there about January 1841. He was the son of Michael Phelan and Mary Keoghan. His brother Richard became bishop of Pittsburg and Allegheny in the United States. Fr Phelan studied in St. Kyran’s (1861-2) and afterwards read Philosoophy and Theology in Carlow College (1863-67). In these years the seminary in St. Kyran’s was not functioning. He was ordained on 15 June 1867 (along with his classmate John McGrath). Windgap was Fr Phelan’s first curacy, from August 1867 to the end of 1872. He was CC Gowran, 1872-76, chaplain in Kilkenny Workhouse, 1876-79, Adm of St. Mary’s, 8 September 1879 to 12 June 1886 when he was appointed PP of Windgap. On 17 February he was made Canon of Blackrath and early in 1893 Canon Theologian. In 1892 he was a member of the Bishops’ Council. His brother Richard visited him twice in Windgap. The newspaper reported that he visited the schools in Windgap during his stay. He was translated to Slieverue in January 1898 and was succeeded by Peter Doyle. He died as PP Slieverue on 26 July 1915.
Doyle, Peter was a native of New House, Kilfane /New Ross, Wexford. He studied in St. Kyran's, from 1860-67 and was then sent to the Irish College in Rome where he was a student form March 1867 to March 1874. He studied in Propaganda Fide. He was ordained deacon in Rome in 1873 and priest in March 1874. He was appointed to the staff of St. Kieran's in June 1874 by Bishop Moran who had succeeded Bishop Walsh as bishop of Ossory in 1872. Peter was CC St. Mary's, 24 Aug.1874 - 30 July 1877, CC Dunnamaggan, 30 July 1877 - 6 June 1880, CC Kilmacow 6 June 1880 - 1 Oct.1883, CC Callan, 1 Oct.1883 - 12 Dec.1889, CC Thomastown, 12/13 Dec.1889 - 1 Febr.1898. On 1 February 1898 he was appointed PP Windgap. He was parish priest in Windgap for ten years during which the extension to the parochial house was completed. He became PP Mooncoin 20 July 1908 and retired 27 Aug.1943. He was appointed Canon, 7 Dec.1910. He died on 26 February 1944.
James Brennan was a native of Muckalee. He studied in St.Kieran's & Maynooth and was ordained priest on 24 June 1882. Windgap was his first curacy. He came to Windgap on 10 September 1882 as curate to William Maher. He spent five years in Windgap, during which he had a major part in the building of Tullahought church. He worked as curate in Temnpleorum (21 June 1887 – 22 December 1889), Slieverue (12 December 1889-11 January 1904) Mooncoin (11 Jan. 1904-20 July 1908) when he returned as PP to Windgap. He was to serve as PP Windgap for thirty-seven years – from July 1908 to his death on 29 December 1945. He is buried in Windgap.
PAROCHIAL HOUSE, WINDGAP, CO. KILKENNY
ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1946
At 12 oclock SHARP (OLD TIME) HOUSE FURNITURE:
Hall—Mahogany grandfather clock (in good order) by Mosley, Waterford; hall stand, barometer, field glasses, 30 yards Wilton stairs carpeting, 27 ins., beige ground; 24 stair rods, rubber mat, dozen floor mats, etc.
Dining room—Beautiful mahogany sideboard, mahogany dining table, 12 dining chairs, carving chairs, armchairs, mahogany Davenport, folding mahogany side table, couch, marble 8-day clock, brass fender and fire irons. Axminster carpct, 13 ft. x 11 ft.; hearth rug, plush window curtains, lace curtains, decanters, champagne, claret, sherry and wine glasses; punch tumblers, fruit service, celery bowls, butter dishes, ornaments, and large quantities of table linen, etc.
Sittingroom—Mahogany telescope dining table, mahogany side table; 12 mahogany chairs, armchairs, roll-top desk, bureau and bookcase combined and books by good authors; writing desk, side tables, Radio battery set, oak frame clock, silver mounted epergne, card tables, brass fender and fire irons, brass-mounted fire screen, brass-mounted coal scuttle, plush window curtains, lace curtains, Axminstcr carpet, 15 tt. x 12 ft.
Breakfast room—Tables, chairs, double dinner service (80 pieces), china tea set, breakfast set, cake stand, plates, etc.
Contents of Three Bedrooms—Mahogany wardrobes, dressing tables, marble-top washstands and ware, towel rails, brass bedsteads, Odearest mattresses, curled hair mattresses, eight pairs of lace curtains, large quantity of bed clothes, bed linen, eiderdowns, carpets linoleum, etc.
CONTENTS OF _HOUSEKEEPER'S BEDROOM:
Kitchen utensils and Equipment—Tables, chairs, six range pots, 15 saucepans (iron and aluminium), assorted sizes, dish covers, steamers, enamel dishes, basins, buckets, kettles, teapots, Tuscan china, delph, cutlery, meat safe, etc.
Outside Effects—Three prime dairy cows (early calvers), 2 yearlings, pony, trap and harness, creamery churn, Root pulper, wheelbarrow, garden roller, garden seats, flower tubs and pots and plants; also six tons of good quality hay, three tons mangolds, quantity of timber, sprongs, shovel, pickaxe, hedge shears, slashers, hatchets, handsaws, scythe, rake, lawn mower
A charge of 2/- each will be made at the Door to prevent overcrowding. Proceeds of collection will be handed over "to Windgap Church Building Fund.
SHEE & HAWE, M.I.A.A, 716 CARRICK-ON-SUIR.
PASSING OF VERY REV. . JAMES BRENNAN_, P.P., WINDGAP
"With very deep regret we announce the death of the Very Rev James Brennan, P.P. Windgap, which occurred at the Parochial House, Windgp, on Saturday last. He had been in failing health for some short time prior to his death and took a turn for the worst on Christmas Day from which he did not recover. He would have been 92 on New Year's Day.
The late Father Brennan was a native of Muckalee parish and spent his early school days with his uncle, the late Very Rev. Canon Daniel Kennedy. P.P. Kilmacow. He later went to St. Kieran's College and thence to Maynooth, where he was ordained on June 24, 1882. He was first appointed to the curacy of Windgap and after serving successively as curate at Templeorum, Slieverue and Mooncom, he returned to "Windgap as Parish Priest in 1908. From that until the time of his death—a period of 37 years—he served as Parish Priest of Windgap.
One outstanding characteristic of Fr Brennan was his sincerity both for the spiritual and temporal well-being of the people amongst whom he ministered. During the stirring days of the Land League movement Father Brennan was a staunch and uncompromising advocate of the rights of the Irish peasantry and was unflinching in his efforts to remove disabilities under which the tenant farmers suffered at the hands of unscrupulous landlords. He never missed an opportunity of voicing strong denunciation of the iniquitous system which reduced people to the level of serfdom. He took a prominent part in politics. A sincere admirer of Mr John E. Redmond's policy. He was chairman for several years of the South Kilkenny Executive of the United Irish League and presided at conventions for the selection of candidates as members of Parliament for that constituency. Under his leadership that organisation flourished in South Kilkenny and he had the privilege of seeing returned as M P.'s _three who predeceased him Mr. James O'Meara, of Limerick, Mr. Nicholas J Murphy, Ballyhale, and Mr. Matt Keating, of London. Whatever task Father Brennan undertook he entered into it with a thoroughness that was greatly admired, even by those who differed from him in the political sphere and who always regarded him as a worthy opponent.
As a Churchman Father Brennan displayed a keen sense of appreciation of the spiritual needs of his parishioners and his many fine priestly qualities enabled him admirably to fill the dignified post be held for so long a period. He was a man of the people in the best sense of the term and the happy and friendly relations that existed between him and his people testify to his inestimable qualities and his devotion to his sacred calling.
He devoted all his energies to the welfare of the people, and the beautiful grotto, interspersed with well laid-out walks situated near the church at Windgap will bear lasting testimony to his untiring zeal. During his period as Parish Priest Father Brennan also had the church at Windgap reconstructed and renovated in 1914, while he had also had a new church and schools erected at Kilmacoliver Church. Some years ago a new- bell, the gift of Father Brennan's brother, who has since died, was also erected at Kilmacoliver chunch.
Some years ago Father Brennan spent a prolonged holiday in Australia and on his return he was met at Kilkenny railway station by a cavalcade of motor cars conveying parishioners and other friends who escorted him to the Parochial House at Windgap, There he was made a presentation of n purse of sovereigns and an address of welcome. His death, although coming in the fullness of years and at the end of a life of unswerving devotion to his sacred duties, removes from our midst the oldest and one of the most beloved priests in the Diocese. To his relative and to his parishioners, especially the poor who also have good cause to mourn the loss of a faithful friend, we tender sincere sympathy.
The remains were removed from the Parochial House to Windgap Parish Church on Sunday evening, and despite the inclement weather there was a very large and representative cortege On arrival at the church the remains were received by Rev. L. Murphy, C.C. Windgap, and Rev. W. Daly, C C , do. A large _congregation joined in tbe recitation of the Rosary in the church for the repose of the soul of the deceased Pastor. The clergy present included:— Very Rev. Canon O'Keeffe, PP., Dunnamaggin, Very Rev. J _itiec, i'P_, Danesfort; Rev T Greene, CC, Callan; Rev. P. Conwav, CC, do, Rev 1\ Nolan. CC i IloiboKon; Rev. Fathei _ICiiluom_, 0 F Af. Cap., Tlie FIMI _.V, Kilkenny l{cv. P Madigan. CC, _Tpinplcoiiim Rev. J _ileaiij, 0 C , do , Rev _K Pin cell, CC, _Casllccomer ,Rev. C Sherin, Diocesan director of Sacred Music Right Rev Monsignor Doyle C'._iv.iim_^h P.P, V.G., St. Canice’s, presided at the Requiem Office and Solemn High Mass in Windgap Church on Monday morning. As on the previous evening the little Church was filled to capacity for the oh _sptpucs Veiy Rev .7 Rice, I' P. Danesfoil, was (clclnaiit of the Mass: Uov. W. Muiphy, L'.C , Moneeiuoe, dea con; Rev P N'ol.tii, CC, Ruslieicon sill) deacon; Re\ R Lowiv, Do m. St
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