About Clonown

Clonown is a townland on the west bank of the River Shannon about 5 kilometres south of the town of Athlone. It is entirely a rural area without a pub, a shop or industry. It has a Catholic church, a community centre, and a primary school with 27 pupils. Farms are small and many people have non-agricultural jobs in Athlone.

Adjoining townlands include Carricknaughton (between Athlone and Clonown), Curraghnaboll and Drumlosh to the south and Taylorstown to the west. The flat land along by the river, known as the callows, has distinctive flora and fauna. (courtesy of Clonown website www.clonown.com)

History of Clonown Church

"Clonown (Cluain Eamhain) church, which was built in 1825, was replaced by the church of Our Lady of the Wayside in 1965. During renovation work on the old church, now the parish hall, an early medieval inscribed grave slab, similar to those at Clonmacnoise, was discovered. It is now incorporated into the new church." - extract from Diocese of Elphin, An Innlustrated History, by Rev. Francis M. Beirne, 2007

Mass Times

Sunday: 11.00am.

Baptisms

Weddings

Three months notice must be given to any of the Priests of the Parish and also to the state. Pre-Marriage Course is obligatory.

Confessions

Confessions on request from one of the Priests at any time.

Where Do I Book A Mass?

At the Sacristy before or after any Mass, or contact the Parish Office.

Where can I obtain a Baptismal, Marriage or Confirmation Certificate?

At the Sacristy before or after any Mass, or contact the Parish Office.

First Friday Calls

The Priests of the Parish visit the sick during First Friday week. If you wish to have a relative or neighbour visited, please hand the name and address to one of the Priests at the Sacristy, or into the Parish Office. If you need somebody visited in hospital please contact the Parish Office.

Parish Newsletter

Parish newsletter published every weekend. Notices for the printed newsletter may be handed into the Parish Office before 1pm on Thursday or phone the office. To add an item to our online newsletter please contact us. Note: Items for the printed newsletter should be sent directly to the Parish Office (contact details here) and not through this site.

The Clonown Newsletter is published every month, and is available to download at http://www.clonown.com/recent-news.htm.

Contact Details

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