Father Breen:
Sadly we report on the death of Fr Breen who passed away after over a week ago in Galway Hospital.  Fr Breen who was the curate of Recess for the past 17 years was a very special man.

Although he was in constant pain and had to use a walking aid in the latter years it did not take from his day to day running of his churches and his attention to his duties. His Masses were special and he loved to sing along with the choir.  He was well known for his monthly Padre Pio meetings and for his annual pilgrimage to Lourdes which he arranged for the people of Connemara.  After a special mass in Recess for him his remains were taken to his native Omagh in N. Ireland   May you rest in peace Fr. Breen 

Fr John McCarthy:
Our Parish priest Fr. John McCarthy who is due to retire in June has the responsibility of the running of the whole parish on his own at present. There are four churches which must be covered so slight changes will take place for the different Mass times which Fr Breen was responsible for. 

Sat next Ballinafad   6pm

Sun Dellovorida     10 am          

Sat   Recess ……     6 pm  

Sun  Cashel ……   10 am  

Tourism:
Roundstone reported a busy week-end with O’Dowd’s, Eldon’s and the Shamrock saying there was a big improvement on the amount of people around so hopefully this is a little taste of better things to come.  Easter is early this year with Easter Sunday falling on April 4th sometimes this is good as it gives people that little push to put winter behind and to think about holidays.

George, Albert Spencer 1923-2010;
The Death has taken place of George Spencer
George was the father of Carol Reynolds and grand father to Philip, Emma and Sam of Ferron’s shop Roundstone. George was a patient in St Anne’s Clifden and a service was held in Christ Church of Ireland, Clifden his remains were taken to his native Bray in Co. Wicklow immediately after the service. Our sympathies to Michael and Carol and grandchildren Sam, Philip, and Emma. May he rest in peace.

Katrina Keane:
On Sunday 21st little Aiden John Kane was baptised, He is the son of Katrina and grandson to Michael & Josephine Kane Letterdyffe.  The celebrations took place in the Shamrock Bar with a buffet lunch and music to Matt Dillon. Well done to all concerned and congrats all around.