May, God bless it, is a wonderful month. May, traditionally the month of the cuckoo and the swallows, the month of flowers and wildlife.  In the ancient Irish Calendar May or ‘Bealtaine’ is the first month of summer. May is the month of new beginnings, often celebrated in folklore and proverbs. The Celtic year was…

This Sunday, we are celebrating Vocation Sunday, a day of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. The gospel reminds us that Jesus saw himself at the ‘Good Shepherd’. The Good Shepherd is a very powerful image of the personal love and care that Jesus has for each person. Faith is central to…

When God asked the young King Solomon, ‘What would you like me to give you?’ Solomon answered, ‘give me a wise and understanding heart’.  And God we’re told, was pleased with Solomon’s request and the fact that he hadn’t asked for wealth or power and God promised him ‘a heart wise and shrewd as none…

A public meeting will be held to discuss ongoing concerns regarding speed and traffic issues on the R704 read more