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In 1954 a special Westport committee, made up mainly of people from the Quay, was set up to erect a shrine at Upper Quay to mark the papal-designated Marian Year. Since then the shrine has occupied a special place in the hearts of local people, many of whom worked on a voluntary basis to maintain it. But time took its toll on the shrine and many of the volunteers, and it became obvious in recent years that some remedial work was required.

Travel to Medjugorje for a week in August. The price for a week all inclusive is €609, if a deposit of €50 is paid by February 17. After February 17 the full price of €649 applies. Places are limited. Flights are from Dublin. Contact Detta Molloy on 086 819 7111 for more information.

A few places are left on the trip to Medjugorje from Mayo on August 26. The price is €650, food and insurance are included.

A pilgrimage to Medjugorje for one week from August 26 is being arranged. The pilgrimage will be departing from Dublin and a deposit of €100 secures a place. The spiritual director will be Fr Charlie McDonnell. For more information contact Detta Molloy on 086 8197111 or [email protected]

Earlier this year, the IHCPT — the Irish Pilgrimage Trust — celebrated its 40th anniversary. Each Easter Sunday approximately 1,000 pilgrims in various different groups leave Ireland destined for a fun-packed week in Lourdes including the Mayo group known as Group 95.

Preparations are under way for the annual National Grandparents Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday September 11. Upwards of 15,000 pilgrims are expected to Knock on one of the shrine’s busiest days of the year. Archbishop Michael Neary from Tuam will celebrate Mass at 3pm, which will be preceded by the Anointing of the Sick at 2pm and followed by the Rosary.

The Pioneer Association and Matt Talbot Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine will take place on Sunday July 17.

Marese O’Hara and Elaine Madden return to the Church of the Holy Rosary, Castlebar, for an evening of music and song on Friday March 11 at 8.30pm.

A book by Maggie Heston called Mother’s Whispers will be launched on March 17 at Nevins, Newfield Inn, Mulranny, at 8pm.