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    • The AirportIreland West Airport Knock (formerly known as Knock Airport) is one of the great against-the-odds success stories of modern Ireland. The idea of an airport for the Knock region was mooted as early as 1935, and Father James Horan was part of a delegation from the Knock Development Association which, during the 1960s, sought in vain an airstrip to cater for pilgrims. When the project got going in the wake of Pope John Paul II‘s visit to Knock in 1979, it was much derided, called a ‘white elephant’ and was the subject of much political controversy. The proposal got government backing in 1980, and the first sod was cut by Minister for Transport Albert Reynolds the following year, but many obstacles had to be overcome before the first commercial flights took off in 1985. The airport was officially opened in May 1986, months before Monsignor Horan, the airport’s driving force, died in Lourdes. Within two years, annual passengers numbers had exceeded 100,000, and that figure had doubled by the turn of the century. The first snow and ski charters took off from the airport in 2004, and the airport reached the milestone of over half a million annual passengers the…
    • Mgr James HoranThe driving force behind the establishment of the airport, James Horan (1911-1986) was born in Tooreen, in the parish of Partry, in west County Mayo, the son of a farmer and tradesman. He was the eldest of seven children – four girls and three boys. He attended primary school in Partry and won a scholarship to St Jarlath’s Diocesan College in Tuam, County Galway. In 1929, he went to Maynooth College to train for the priesthood, and was ordained in 1936. He spent three years in Glasgow, in the parish of Dumbarton, and in 1939, he returned home to become Chaplain to the Franciscan monastery in Ballyglunin, in the Archdiocese of Tuam. After only two months there, he was transferred to Tiernea in the parish of Carraroe in County Galway, where he became fluent in the Irish language. In 1944 he returned to his native Mayo, working as a curate in Tooreen in the parish of Aghamore. He was responsible for the introduction of electricity to the area, and was probably best known at that time as the promoter of Tooreen Hall. After 14 years in Tooreen, Fr Horan left in July 1959 to go to his next parish, Cloonfad.…
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Look out for hit Irish play by Tommy Marren

Posted on February 17th, 2012 by Goran
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Look out for hit Irish play by Tommy Marren, co-writer of the runaway musical On a Wing and a Prayer heading for USA in March 2012.  It’s called The Real McCoy….

Dates are:

Friday, March 9th, Irish American Heritage Centre, Chicago

Saturday, March 10th, Irish American Heritage Centre, Chicago

Tickets from venue – telephone (001)773-282-7035

Sunday, March 11th, Irish Cultural and Heritage Centre, Milwaukee  (3.00pm)

Tickets from venue, telephone (001)414-345-8800 . Make sure you see it! Great night guaranteed.

Wing and a Prayer on American TV

Posted on November 23rd, 2011 by admin
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On a Wing and a Prayer The Musical DVD is currently being featured on CatholicTV in America. Check it out. CatholicTV is featuring groups of family friendly premieres Thanksgiving week. On A Wing an a Prayer will air during the week on Tuesday on 11/22 at noon and 8pm and on Thanksgiving day at 10:30am. See a beautiful segment which is airing to promote it.   The movie will have other airdates but this is a special week so CatholicTV wanted to focus it in these airtimes to start. Pass on the word.

We will also add some info on Facebook and Twitter to encourage people,

How to Get Musical DVD

Posted on May 21st, 2011 by Terry Reilly
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Balla: Roches Centra; Ballina: Rouse Jewellers; Ballinrobe: Murphys Newsagents; Ballymote: Lavins; Ballaghaderreen: Towey’s; Ballyhaunis : The Gem; Ballyheane: Stauntons; Bangor Erris: Brogan’s; Belmullet: Brogan’s; Charlestown: Bargain Box Bellaghy; Claremorris: Smyths; Castlebar: Castle Books/McLoughlins; Castlerea: John Tully, Pharmacy; Crossmolina: Quinns; Knock: Hospice Office Knock/J.J. Byrnes/Heneghans; Manorhamilton: O’Maras Pharmacy; Roscommon: McGuinness Pharmacy; Strokestown: Hanleys Spar; Tubbercurry: Gillespies; Westport: The Book Shop, Bridge St/Hobans Centra; The Hospice Shops in Swinford, Castlerea & Roscommon, and Mayo Roscommon Hospice, Knock:  see web page www.hospice.ie (paypal facilities available on Hospice site,)
 See also: http://www.facebook.com/pages/On-a-Wing-and-a-Prayer/149664825052658

Mayo Roscommon Hospice

Posted on May 19th, 2011 by admin
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Pictured at the show were, front from left: Frankie Forde-Waldron (cast), Liam Scollan, Chairman Ireland West Airport Knock, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Christina Fahy. Back from left: Jim Fahy, Western Editor RTE, Terry Reilly, Co-writer On a Wing and a Payer The Musical, Mary Reilly, John Tully, secretary Mayo Roscommon Hospice and John Murphy, chairman Mayo Roscommon Hospice. Photo © Ken Wright Photography 2011.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and his wife Fionnuala were given a rousing reception when they attended On a Wing and a Prayer The Musical in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar, on Saturday night.
The Taoiseach said it was a wonderful production and he took time out to meet the cast and members of the audience after the show.
Also in attendance was Jim Fahy, Western Editor RTE and his wife, Christina, while on the Thursday night the attendance included RTE newscaster Michael Murphy.
All expresed themselves as highly impressed by the show which was co-written by Terry Reilly and Tommy Marren, and has a 125-strong cast of talented volunteers.
Proceeds from the show and the DVD which has just been launched, go to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice.

More tributes……..

Posted on January 27th, 2011 by Terry Reilly
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NEW YORK: Three of my Hanley relatives (currently living in Dublin) saw the Musical this time around and absolutely loved it; the story line and music were quite memorable for them.  I offer my congratulations to all, creator, writers, the cast and all involved. I know that the Play may be too big to take on the road but if you ever need a connection over here, I would be happy to be that person (or one of them anyway).

TENNESSEE: Wonderful to hear about all the packed shows, and gor such a great cause. A wonderful piece of art has been created!

 DUBLIN: What a great show! Travelled from Dublin and came away lifted. Bring it up to Dublin and let them see what the West is capable of.

 LONDON: Flew over for the show, into Knock. Fantastic night. Monsignor Horan would have smiled. Long live the dream. The West End surely beckons!

Another great run!!!

Posted on January 24th, 2011 by Terry Reilly
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Congratulations to all involved on another three night run Jan 20 to 22nd, 2011. Again a packed theatre with standing ovations, and more support for Mayo Roscommon Hospice. The support from the public has been truly amazing, as have the performances on stage, backstage and amongst all connected to the show. Most heard comments: FANTASTIC! What great talent! When are ye taking it to Dublin, London, Manchester, New York?

Stay tuned as the story evolves….Meanwhile look out for and VOTE for two stars of the show Patrick Lacken and Cian Harrison who are appearing on Ireland’s Got Talent as Politically Correct on Sunday, February 13 on RTE 1 at 6.30. Also join them on Facebook!  Go for it, lads! Break a leg!!!

Knock House Hotel- Special Show offer

Posted on December 11th, 2010 by Terry Reilly
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Attending the Show in January 2011? Book your special offer at Knock House Hotel, Knock. Tel 0949388088. Web www.knockhousehotel.ie

Other hotels in area may also be offering special offers for the weekend. Chck them out. Come to Mayo. Enjoy the craic and the show everyone is talking about, On A Wing and a Prayer. Proceeds in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice.

Vote for Patrick and Cian

Posted on December 9th, 2010 by Terry Reilly
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On a Wing and a Prayer Young Stars of On A Wing and a Prayer on RTE TV: Please vote for Politically Correct (Patrick Lacken and Cian Harrison), representing The West in The All-Ireland Talent Show 2011. See live show on 13th February give them all the support you can. -Terry Reilly

On A Wing and a Prayer book- great Xmas Present

Posted on December 4th, 2010 by Terry Reilly
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On a Wing and a Prayer An ideal Xmas Present: Signed copies of the book On a Wing and a Prayer by Terry Reilly …for paypal facilities see www.terry-reilly.com    Also on sale Castle Book Shop, Castlebar; Easons and Clarkes, Ballina, Knock Airport and Knock Shrine.

New show dates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted on December 2nd, 2010 by Terry Reilly
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BREAKING NEWS:  MAY SHOWS!!!  Back by popular demand- The Musical On A Wing and A Prayer Show is to be performed again at the Royal Theatre in Castlebar on THURSDAY May 5th and , SATURDAY, May 7th, 2011. at 8pm nightly.  Shows to mark centenay of birth of Monsignor James Horan. Also launch of spectacular DVD featuring the Musical On A  Wing and a Prayer and details on the remarkable life of Monsignor Horan.  A must have. Tell your friends. Send a lovely present abroad!    Spread the word!!!

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