On Monday 26th June Nora Dinan from Willow Park celebrated her 100th birthday. Born in Maghera on 26th June 1923, Nora worked all her life in the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin, as chief cashier. On her retirement, Nora came to live in Willow Park 40 years ago, where she enjoys good health and great neighbours.
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The annual Display of the Killaloe Diocesan Apostolic Workers took place at the parish Centre on Saturday 24th June. Bishop Fintan opened the display and thanked the many volunteers who make life for our missionaries possible with their supply of vestments, sacred vessels, and missionary projects. Representatives of many Missionary societies spoke of their gratitude…
People came in great numbers to the Friary on St Anthony’s Day to celebrate the feast, pray together, and have their lilies blessed. Our thanks to Fr David Collins OFM Guardian of the Abbey Galway for leading us in this year’s Novena. Our thanks also to Pat Hanrahan for the photos.
Bishop Fintan has announced the Killaloe Diocesan Appointments which are to take effect from Friday 28th of July, except where otherwise stated. Click here to view the changes
Fr. Fernando celebrated Mass for the Polish Community to celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi in the Cathedral. After Mass, all gathered for the traditional Corpus Christi Procession in the grounds of the Cathedral.
On Pentecost Sunday 1998 in the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul Ennis, Bishop Willie Walsh ordained Paschal Hanrahan to the priesthood for service in the Diocese of Killaloe. Paschal, son of the late Paschal (senior) and Gertie Hanrahan, Gallows Hill, has served in Kilrush and as an army Chaplain. Currently, he is Head Chaplain…
The annual Mass at the Cliffs of Moher took place on Thursday 18th May Fr Martin Shanahan, Frs Martin & Tom were joined by Deacon Leonard Cleary.
After Mass Deacon Leonard blessed the four corners of the Cliffs as the congregation remembered and prayed for the one million people who visit the cliffs each…
Bishop Fintan will lead the Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes from Shannon Airport on Tuesday 27th June, returning Sunday 2nd July. The cost is €809 including flight, airport transfers, full board with three meals a day, and sanctuary levy. For more information and bookings, please contact Joe Walsh Tours on 01-2410800 or email info@joewalshtours.ie.
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The annual Darkness into Light walk took place in ideal weather conditions on Saturday morning 6th May. Starting at 4.15am at the CBS Hall, the walk through the town made its way past the Cathedral as walkers were welcomed with the beautiful tranquil music of Elaine Hogan on the harp. The Cathedral opened at 3.30am…
