Joan McMahon from Tobertaoscain is the latest parishioner to celebrate her 100th birthday. On 8th May 1925, Joan was born into the McMahon family in Crohaven, Kildysart. In her teenage years she like so many others went to England where she trained as a nurse. On her return to Ireland she met her future husband, Michael…
This weekend we bid farewell to Fr. Roch OFM who moves from the Friary in Ennis to the Galway Fraternity at the Abbey in Galway. We thank Roch for his ministry with us and for sharing his Polish experience with us. We will always remember him as the Friar with the beard! We wish Fr…
This year the parish of Clarecastle Ballyea hosted the Easter Sunday Dawn Mass at the Quay in Clarecastle. In ideal weather conditions, parishioners from the four parishes of the Abbey Pastoral Area gathered as the Dawn broke on the season of Easter.
The parish of Ennis celebrated the Easter Vigil this year by welcoming two new members in to the Christian Community in the persons of Bessant and Sid. Bishop Fintan presided and baptised and Confirmed both candidates.
A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis in the Cathedral of Ss Peter & Paul, Ennis, on Friday 25th April at 11.00am. All are welcome.
On Easter Sunday, family and friends of Mary Quinn, Golf Links Road, Cahercalla, gathered from near and far to celebrate Mary’s 100th Birthday.
Born into the Barry family in Inagh 100 years ago, she was baptised on the same day as she was born, because there was concern for her health and one hundred…
This publication by Ennis Parish and Clare Roots Society was first published in 2018, telling the story of Ennis people who went all over the world to answer the call of Jesus and go make Disciples. The book is the fruit of the work and research of Cora McNulty and John Bradley.
Prior to…
Pope Francis died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
Families gathered in Ennis Cathedral on Easter Saturday for the traditional Blessing of Easter Food, accompanied by the Shannon Polish Scouts. Led in prayer by Fr Roch OFM, Bishop Fintan blessed the baskets of food which symbolise thanksgiving as Lent comes to an end, celebration of the Resurrection and the hope of new life.
