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Clare Traveller Community Project Tree Planting at the Cathedral

On World Mental Health Day the Clare Traveller Community Project, in association with other agencies, planted a tree in the grounds of the Cathedral to remember all travellers who have died by suicide. The day also coincided with the 9th anniversary of the Carrickmine Fire Tragedy in which 10 members of the traveling community lost…


Defibrillator Installed at the Cathedral

In recent weeks, a defibrillator has been installed in the cathedral grounds, on the wall of the Cathedral House, opposite the Sacristy door. This has been made possible by the fundraising efforts of Bella and Denise Hehir, who organised coffee mornings, as well as contributions from EI Shannon and Cllr Mary Howard.
The National…


St. Anthony Brief Magazine

The latest edition of St Anthony Brief Magazine is available for sale in both the Cathedral and Friary. Your €2 supports the work of the Franciscan Friars and the magazine helps spread devotion to St. Anthony.


Church of Ireland Harvest Service

Fr Tom was invited by Rev Vicky Lynch of St Columba’s Church Bindon Street to celebrate the Harvest Service with the congregation of the Drumcliffe Union of Parishes. This year’s service was special as it was the occasion that the Church of Ireland used to acknowledge 65 years of faithful service of  Nigel Bridge.


Rice College Transition Year Students Mass & Pilgrim Walk

The Transition Year students in Rice College recently celebrated their opening year Mass in St Joseph’s Church and went on a pilgrimage walk to Clareabbey.
Our thanks to Ms Chambers for the photos.


St. Bernadette’s Relics Come to Ennis

Thousands of people walked through the doors of our Cathedral in Ennis since early morning on 9th September 2024 to pray at the Relics of St Bernadette. From young people to senior citizens they came to pray. Buiochas to the many people who made it possible.
Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us.


Carrigoran House Golden Jubilee

On Thursday 5th September Bishop Fintan celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving in Carrigoran Nursing Home, Newmarket-On-Fergus,  to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Carrigoran.
Carrigoran Nursing Home has served the needs of Co Clare and further afield for over 50  years. Today we rejoice and give thanks. In the words of Sr Celeste Trajan, Superior…


22nd Infantry Battalion 10th Anniversary Mass

Ennis Native Fr Paschal Hanrahan, Head Chaplain of the Irish Defence Forces, celebrated the 11.30am Mass on Sunday 1st September remembering all deceased members of the Defence Forces who served locally in the 22nd Infantry Battalion.
After Mass there was a gathering at the Peace Garden to remember colleagues.

Archbishop Seamus Horgan arrives in South Sudan

Archbishop Seamus Horgan arrived in South Sudan and was welcomed warmly by the people of South Sudan and by the country’s hierarchy. Please keep Archbishop Seamus in your prayers as he begins this very challenging assignment on behalf of Pope Francis.


Mass at St. Joseph’s Well on the Feast of the Assumption

A large congregation of parishioners assembled as Fr Martin Blake celebrated Mass on the Feast of the Assumption at St Joseph’s Well on the Gort Road Ennis. Our thanks to Pat Hanrahan for the photos.