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Donore Parish is a Catholic parish located in County Meath, Ireland. It includes the village of Donore, a village in the Boyne Valley, not far from the town of Drogheda. The parish forms part of the Diocese of Meath[1] and is administratively linked with nearby parishes such as Duleek Parish.[2]
Location
[edit]The village of Donore lies approximately 4km west of Drogheda and about 18km from Navan. Donore is positioned along the road between Drogheda and Brú na Bóinne, which is known for the nearby Newgrange and Knowth passage tombs.[3][failed verification]
Historically known as Dun Uabair,[4] meaning "the fort of pride", the village's name suggests that its foundation dates back to the early Christian period (400-1200 AD), likely indicating the presence of a ring fort in the vicinity.[4]
History
[edit]The Catholic church of the Nativity of Our Lady (commonly referred to as St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church) is located in the centre of Donore village.[5] The church was built around 1840 and remains the spiritual center of the parish.[4][tone]
Church of the Nativity of Our Lady
[edit]The parish church, also known as St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, was constructed circa 1840 and stands in the center of Donore.[4] This building is central to the parish community, hosting Masses and other parish events. Its long history reflects the village's strong Catholic heritage.[6][tone]
Past Priests
[edit]Donore Parish has been served by several priests in recent years. Notable clergy include:
- Fr. Tony Gonoude – Parish Priest from 01/09/2014 to 25/05/2019.[7]
- Fr. John Conlon – Administrator from 17/06/2019 to 03/07/2021.[7]
- Fr. Mark English – Current Administrator since 03/07/2021.[7]
Neighboring parishes
[edit]Donore Parish shares close ties with several neighboring parishes in the Boyne Valley area:
References
[edit]- ^ "Diocese of Meath - Donore Parish". dioceseofmeath.ie. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Duleek Parish". duleekbellewstownparish.com. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Newgrange Location". newgrange.com. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Donore Parish History". donorerossnareeparish.com. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Donore Parish Location". donorerossnareeparish.com. 17 January 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "Donore Parish Website". donorerossnareeparish.com. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "Donore and Rossnaree Parish Priest Directory". donorerossnareeparish.com. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "About Duleek Parish". donorerossnareeparish.com. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "About Bellewstown Parish". donorerossnareeparish.com. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ "About Rossnaree Parish". donorerossnareeparish.com. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2024.