Tom Reilly

Attleboro

News Reporter at The Sun Chronicle

Sun Chronicle reporter. News tips welcome.

Articles

Area Catholic leaders express surprise and hope over election of first US-born pope

6 days ago | thesunchronicle.com | Tom Reilly

By Tom Reilly For The Sun Chronicle The election of an American-born pope was met with both surprise and a sense of hope by area Catholics on Thursday. "It's really an indication of the Holy Spirit moving in the church," the Rev. Craig Pregana, pastor of St. John the Evangelist parish in Attleboro, said of the selection of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
Local Notes: A group of Irish speakers visit Cill Chomain GAA Club.

1 week ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Reilly

Homeowner led initiative, wishes to create emotional support for widowed / divorced /separated / single property owners in Mayo affected by pyrite / DCB, navigating this process alone. This will be an independent and confidential support group.  All expressions of interest welcome. Contact Anne on 089 2666389. Living well is a free HSE programme which helps people living with any long-term health condition to manage their condition and improve their overall wellbeing.
Local Notes: Mary retires after 27 years with Erris group

2 weeks ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Reilly

A four-week jiving course begins in Belmullet on Tuesday, May 6th, in Arás Inis Gluaire. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, you’ll learn the basics of the jive followed by advanced moves to have you ready for country fests, weddings and social events! Keeping his home fires burning for over 60 years, Mixie Barrett continues to cut turf by hand in the traditional ways of North Mayo.
Local Notes: Mayo (B) Pool team are U15 All Ireland Champions.

3 weeks ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Reilly

Mayo U15 (B) team crowned All Ireland Champions while James Brennan secures the U12 Singles title for Mayo. It may have been championship Sunday at the US Masters and Rory McElroy’s wonderful golf but for Mayo’s young pool players the only championships that mattered was the All-Ireland underage championships in Navan recently where a youthful Mayo (B) side defied all the odds to win the U15 team championships defeating a strong Derry team in the final.
Mass. religious leaders, academics, politicians recall Francis' commitment to the poor and the environment

3 weeks ago | thesunchronicle.com | Tom Reilly

By Tom Reilly For The Foxboro Reporter Area Catholics - clergy, academics and laypeople - remembered Pope Francis Monday for his humility, simplicity and concern for the poor and outcast. Francis, the church's first pope from Latin America, died the day after delivering an Easter blessing to the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. He was 88 and had been in declining health for weeks. Staff writer Madison Dunphy contributed to this report.
Mass. religious leaders, academics, politicians recall Francis' commitment to the poor and the environment

3 weeks ago | thesunchronicle.com | Tom Reilly

By Tom Reilly For The Sun Chronicle Area Catholics -- clergy, academics and laypeople -- remembered Pope Francis Monday for his humility, simplicity and concern for the poor and outcast. Francis, the church's first pope from Latin America, died the day after delivering an Easter blessing to the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. He was 88 and had been in declining health for weeks. Staff writer Madison Dunphy contributed to this report.
Many religions call Attleboro, especially North and South Main streets, home

3 weeks ago | thesunchronicle.com | Tom Reilly

ATTLEBORO - As major world faiths mark key festivals this month - Easter, Passover, Ramadan - it's worth noting that religion got off to a slightly inauspicious start in the city. It was nearly 10 years after its founding in 1694 that what was then the town of Attleborough built its first church, a meeting house in what is now known as Oldtown in North Attleboro ( First Congregational Church of North Attleboro).
Home sales in Attleboro area see modest gains in March

4 weeks ago | thesunchronicle.com | Tom Reilly

By TOM REILLY For The Sun Chronicle March continued to be a cool month for home sales in the area -- and not in a good way. Sales of single-family homes in six of the 10 communities The Sun Chronicle covers were up but mostly by modest numbers compared to the same month last year, according to statistics released by The Warren Group Tuesday. Prices were up in six of the 10, as well. Both statistics continued a months-long trend.
Local Notes: Students of Gaelcholaiste Chomain, Ros Dumhach win All Ireland Junior Schools Olympic Handball championship.

4 weeks ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Reilly

Congratulations to all the students from Gaelcholáiste Chomáin, Ros Dumhach, who won the All-Ireland Junior Schools Olympic Handball Championship in Gormanstown, Co. Meath. It is great for their coaches and teachers Ollie and Caroline, who put in so much effort and time to get them over the line, a wonderful moment for the community and many thanks to everyone who supported them on their journey to success. Congratulations Michelle Healy on becoming the Ballyglass RNLI Water Safety Officer.
Local Notes: McGuire's Barnatra are 2025 Erris Pool League Champions

1 month ago | westernpeople.ie | Tom Reilly

Linda Conway says thanks so much to all who supported Belmullet Daffodil Day recently and to all the volunteers. The total raised so far on the day is €5,630. Special thanks were extended to Patrick Cosgrove for his donation and she hopes ye all enjoyed his Boxty. People can still donate online total, so far it is €380, thanks to Mary and Shona. A 25 card drive will take place in the Broadhaven Bay Hotel on Good Friday night, April 18, at 8pm. Tickets cost €10 each and will be available at the door.