Throughout the years it has been a well known fact that being an organist in the Clare is a high, prestigious position, 2nd from St. Peter's, Rome, Catherine, you have told me this. I have practiced day and night, I've went for endless auditions, its would of course, been easier to go for the X factor. Being accompanist tonight for the Parish concert in Banbridge, I wonder if Catherine, you would reconsider and make allowances for me, as the honorary organist position in the Clare has been vacant for a while now, I wonder if I have a hope in fulfilling my career that I so ardently desire? As you are the 'Queen' of (the silver dollar) music, I would ask you to be understanding. Thank you!

anyone remember me from schooldays' bann school and laurencetown happy days bannschool1957`/8

Catherine, I read Brendan's Obit and was real sorry to hear that he passed. I have very nice memories of Brendan (and Tommy Johnston) I remember he was always standing out by his door when I would pass on the way home from Craigavon Primary on Castle Hill, he would be standing there with Tommy Johnston (SENIOR). Please tell his family I remember him very well as I do some of the other people I see on your web site Marsha

I have just viewed the pictures of the decorated church at Laurencetown, for Mission Sunday 2009, with the theme of Harvest Thanksgiving. The scenes are so professional that they would make great postcards to send to distant parishioners (who may not have access to your website). The pictures would also make a valuable contribution to the 'Intercom' publication next year to give people some new ideas for honouring our bountiful God at this time of year. Keep up the good work - most impressive!

thanks for putting photos on website catherine they look class .glad to see photos so soon after wedding

Catherine, Many thanks for the story, " Take my Son."Could you please send me a copy to my e-mail address? Thanks for all the beaut.pictures taken when K.Brady(nee Finnegan) came to visit us in Melbourne.

Marsha - my e-mail address is [email protected] you can contact me through this the same goes for anybody else from Gilford & the Surrounding areas that would like to be in touch :-)

I read the OBIT on Tommy Johnson ( Mary McDermott) please pass the word back to Mary or Blanche,I new Tommy very well, is he being buried in Australia???????. Also the Church looks beautiful. I check the website everyday, keep up the good work A few people I recognise. Marsha

we were so prouud to look up the parish online and see our beautiful daughter katie ellens first birthday photos.She is our little ray of sunshine .Each day we thank god for katie. she is our special gift who we love and cherish so so much.

~RIP Thomas Johnston beloved Brother of "Mary Johnston/McDermott Gilford, Sheila Johnston / Sheils Dublin, Blanche Johnston/Gormley South Carolina, USA, Alphy Johnston who is in Heaven awaiting Tommy's arrival~ May you have a safe journey home....

Dear Catherine. We are looking forward to the recent pictures Kathleen Brady took with the camera when she visited our home in Narre Warren, Victoria, near Melbourne. She intends to lend them to you, so you can scan them onto the web-site.

Catherine, I just want everybody to know how grateful myself and my family are for all the fantastic work you are doing for us. Many thanks.

Hi Folks There do not appear to be any Keenans remaining in the Parish - i wondered if anyone could put me in touch with any McCaffrey/Byrnes and especially Lindsays/Lindseys who would have been worshiping at any of the 3 local chapels around 1850's. The other surnames above are all conntected to my family my email addy is [email protected] thanks for any help you can offer. Paul Thomas Keenan Giffnock East Renfrewshire Scotland

Hi Folks I am planning to come over to visit on Saturday 10th October and stay for a few nights with my wife Maureen and 2 kids-can anyone recommend a Hotel or guest house where we can stay? My email addy is [email protected] Any advice much appreciated. Thanks in advance Paul

Hi Catherine I was thinking about Marsha Hathaway O'loughlin Texas and if she wishes or agrees I will make contact with her I knew her brother Lou and his wife and kids quite well all the children were around the same age I also have a few photos taken a number of years ago. Catherine thank you again for the lovely compliments you bestowed on me regarding the wall hangings and quilts etc your kind words are greatly appreciated thanks again for the beautiful lunch . Hope to see you all again and soon best wishes and kind regards Ruth McBurney.

Hi Catherine I love the website I find it very informative and always interesting The reason I'm writing to you is to enquire if I could get in touch with Nan Thompsen Denmark, she has emailed your page in the past Nan and I lived near other when our children were all just babies. We lived in number one Connors Row Gilford, and Nan and her family lived in number three. Maybe she will be interested in catching up with the years via e.mail. I'll leave this query in your capable hands. Best wishes and kind regards Ruth McBurney Gilford.

my family always check in to keep up to date with the latest goings on keep it up sissy Gallagher :-)

Congratulations to Suzanne and Shane on your Marriage! The photos were lovely- it was great to view them on this web site. We wish you a long and happy life together. From Jean and Alan Hardman

i LOVE THIS WEBSITE EVERYTIME I'M ON THE COMPUTER I LOOK AT THE SCHOOL PHOTOS THIS WEBSITE IS BRILLIANT AND CATHERINE IF U SEE MO CAN U TELL HER I SAID HI.

Thanks to Patrick McEvoy for the beautiful pictures. Growing up in the parish, we spent most of our time "up the Falls". on the river Bann. ....great memories.....