Dates for your Diary

 

October 2025

Friday 24th October – Social with Embrace hosted by Derryvullen South Parish in the Parish Hall from 8.30pm to 11pm. Admission £5.

Friday 24th October – Annual Concert in Sallaghy Church Hall (BT92 8AT) organised by Newtownbutler District LOL featuring Cavanaleck Pipe Band, Toronto Seven and Rachel Hutchinson. Compere: Mark Trenier. Admission £10 with proceeds to the above.

Saturday 25th October – Cleenish Parish Auction in the Parish Hall. If anyone has any items to donate to the auction please speak to a Churchwarden. Further details to follow.

November 2025

Saturday 1st - Sunday 9th November 2025 – Threads of Remembrance Exhibition at Derryvullen North Church, Irvinestown, opening on Saturday, 1 November and continuing on Sunday, 2 November and on the following weekend, Saturday 8 November and Sunday 9 November from 10am to 6pm on Saturdays and from 2pm to 6pm on Sundays. Free admission but voluntary donation to charities; Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and Air Ambulance NI.

Saturday 1st November – Variety Concert organised by Garrison Group of Parishes as part of the Rectory Fundraising Events in the Gilaroo Centre, Garrison at 8pm. Entrance is £10 per person for a great night's entertainment of music, comedy, singing and much more.

Sunday 2nd November – Annual Service of Friends of St. Macartan's Cathedral, Clogher in Clogher Cathedral at 3pm followed by the Annual General Meeting. Preacher; The Very Revd Shane Forster, Dean of Armagh Cathedral.

Saturday 8th November – Coffee Morning in Aughnamullen Schoolhouse from 10.30am to 1pm. All are welcome.

Saturday 8th November – A Quiet Morning in Fivemiletown for parish, diocese and friends led by Sylvia Armstrong, Dublin Diocese, from the Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer. Coffee served at 9.40am with first contemplation at 10am and following a break, the second contemplation at 11.10am. There will be Quiet Communion at midday followed by lunch at 12.30pm. Send dietary requirements to; fivemiletownparish2@gmail.com

Saturday 8th November – Devenish Parish Auction and Sale at 2.00pm in the Reade Hall, Monea.

Friday 14th November – Colebrooke Beetle Drive in Colebrooke Parish Hall at 7.30pm. Entry £10 per family. Refreshments will be served and a raffle will be held. All money raised will be for church funds. Everyone most welcome for an evening of fellowship.

Friday 14th November – Clabby Parish Variety Concert at 8pm in Clabby Church Hall featuring Allure Brass, Irvine Memorial Pipe Band and drummers, Tempo Primary School Choir with other artistes to be confirmed. Tickets £10 or pay at the door. All Proceeds to Church funds.

Saturday 15th November – Galloon Craft Fayre If you wish to reserve a table, please contact Sonia Johnston.

Sunday 16th November – Clogher Ministry of Healing Service with Laying on of Hands in Colebrooke Parish Church at 7.00pm. Everyone will be most welcome at this service and, like all services, open to all, not only those from the Church of Ireland. Tea and refreshments following the service.

Thursday 20th - Friday 21st November 2025 – Charity Concert in Kilskeery Hall celebrating the life of Gwen Crozier. Doors will open at 7.00pm and the concert will start promptly at 7.30pm. In the line up for the stage will be Boxcar Brian, Vincy Walmsley, Malcolm Coulter, Catherine Johnston, Andy Lowry, Darren Burke, The Whitely Sisters, Georgia McCusker, Backing Band Country Features and Jonathan Milligan, compere Andy Crawford. Tickets are £15 and will include refreshments. Proceeds will go to the North-West Cancer Centre and Kilskeery Community Hall. Everyone Welcome.

Friday 21st November – Beetle Drive organised by Lisnaskea Parish in Archdale Centre at 7.30pm.

Friday 21st November – Church Hill Silver Band Concert with musical items by Inishmacsaint Choir in Inishmacsaint Parish Church at 8.00pm. Retiring collection in aid of "The Air Ambulance."

Saturday 22nd November – Maguiresbridge Parish Big Breakfast in Christ Church Parish Hall from 9am to 12.30pm. Adults £10, children £5. All proceeds to the Church. All welcome!

Sunday 23rd November – Drummully Special Dedication Service with Bishop Ian Ellis. The parish are dedicating the Church refurbishment and new sound system.

Thursday 27th November – Clogher Diocesan Synod commencing with a Service of Holy Communion at 6.30pm in St. John's Parish Church, Fivemiletown and afterwards followed by a meeting of Synod in Fivemiletown Parish Hall commencing at 7.30pm.

Thursday 27th November – Ballinode Church Christmas Floral Demonstration by JP Flowers will be held at 8pm.

Friday 28th November – Concert led by PSNI Ladies Choir in Derryvullen South Parish Hall, Tamlaght at 8pm. Music will include inspirational pieces, songs from musicals and some Christmas items.

Friday 28th November – Cooneen Annual Sale of Work in the Parish Hall beginning at 6.30pm. Many of the usual and favourite stalls will be present again, including Christmas Crafts, Cakes and Treats, Hamper Raffle and Tea, Coffee and Refreshments. Everyone most welcome.

Saturday 29th November – Parish Auction in Lisbellaw Parish Centre at 12 noon.

Sunday 30th November – St Andrew's Day Abseil down St. Finbarr's Church Tower by Revd Ian Cruickshank in a kilt at 2.30pm as a fundraiser to do some renovation work to the tower. If you wish to donate, please contact Revd Ian on 0852579999.

December 2025

Monday 1st December – Annual General Meeting of County Monaghan Church of Ireland Children's Society in Aghabog Church Hall at 3pm. The meeting will be chaired by the Bishop of Clogher and everyone is welcome to come along and learn about what we do.

Friday 5th - Sunday 7th December 2025 – Christmas Tree Festival in St. Mark's Church, Newtownsaville. Further details will follow in the coming months!

Friday 5th December – Sallaghy Parish Concert in the Parish Hall with The Silvertones' and 'Ballinamallard Accordion Band'.

Friday 5th December – A Night of Carols in Drum Church at 8pm with Lisnaskea Silver Band and Cantari Donagh to lead the music and singing. All are welcome, do come along and bring a friend. Refreshments served.

Friday 5th December – Monaghan Collegiate Sale in St Patrick's Church Hall from 10am to 2pm. There will be the usual stalls with tea and coffee available. Please come along and bring your friends.

Saturday 6th December – Craft and Antique Fair with Vintage Themed Tea hosted by The Church Lads' Brigade in St John's Parish Hall, Fivemiletown from 10-3pm.

Tuesday 9th December – Interdenominational Carol Service in St Patrick's Church, Monaghan at 8pm followed by refreshments in the hall.

Friday 12th - Sunday 14th December 2025 – Christmas Tree Festival in Killeevan Parish Church, Clones, Co. Monaghan. More details to follow in the coming months.

Friday 12th December – Christmas Quiz will take place in Melvin View, Garrison at 8pm in aid of the Rectory Fund. Seasonal supper will be served, everyone welcome.

Saturday 13th December – St. Tighernach`s Church, Clones Christmas Fayre in the Creighton Hotel, Clones, from 10.00am-12.30pm. Everyone is welcome to come along to enjoy the festive atmosphere, buy some hand-crafted gifts and enjoy a cuppa with tasty home-made cake.

Thursday 18th December – A Blue Christmas Service in Mullaghdun Parish Church at 7.30pm. This is a special service for those for whom Christmas is difficult. All welcome.

January 2026

Thursday 15th January – Table Quiz hosted by Devenish and Boho Parishes in the Reade Hall, Monea at 7.30pm.

February 2026

Friday 27th February – Date for the Diary - Pudding Night postponed from 3 October is now being held on Friday 27 February. All tickets sold will be honoured.

March 2026

Friday 20th March – Clabby Parish Table Quiz at 8pm in Clabby Church Hall. Everyone welcome. All proceeds to Church funds.

Saturday 28th March – Marriage Preparation Course for South West NI including including County Monaghan Area and the Omagh area will be held in Kiltermon Church, Ballagh Road, Fivemiletown fro 9.30am to 4pm. Please book directly with Christian Guidelines Office; Contact 028 9146 8846; admin@cguidelines.org.uk

 

last updated 22nd October 2025