Diocesan News
Co. Monaghan parish seeks funds for repairs and new memorial area for Senator Billy Fox
Christ Church, Aughnamullen, in rural County Monaghan, has a very small congregation and has major fundraising to do.
Two years ago, we repaired our belfry at a cost of €30,000, and now we need to re–roof the building at a cost of €300,000–plus. With a congregation of 12–15 persons active in the church, this is a mammoth task. However, we intend to create a memorial interactive area in one third of church, in memory of the late Senator Billy Fox who was the only Oireachtas member to lose his life during Troubles, and whose remains are buried at the church, along with remains of Cromwell’s soldiers and monks dating back to 865.
We are applying for Leader funding and, if we are successful, we will receive 75% of the cost – and we are asking Church of Ireland members nationally if they could donate a minimum of €5 to this cause, on our Gofundme page. All donations will be gratefully received.
For further information please contact:
Diocesan Communications Officer, Clogher
07708 869823
Mr Brian Donaldson
clogherdco@btinternet.com