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More than 1,000 pilgrims in Rossnowlagh for visit of St Peregrine's relics

More than 700 people have already attended the Franciscan Friary for a blessing the Relic of St Peregrine. The relic was in the Friary on Saturday, and will the church will open again for blessing from 2pm to 6pm on Sunday. With many visitors in ...

15 May 2022 at 11:08

Recent Deaths

Widespread shock at tragic death of Donegal priest in road traffic collision

There has been a huge outpouring of sadness following news of the tragic death of Fr Florian, a member of the Franciscan community at Rossnowlagh Friary. A spokesperson issued the following message: "Dear friends and patrons of the friary. It ...

08 Sept 2022 at 15:28

Local News

Day of Celebration to mark the 70th anniversary of the dedication of Rossnowlagh Friary

The Franciscan Community in the south Donegal resort of Rossnowlagh, have announced a Day of Celebration on Sunday, June 26 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dedication of the Friary. The day will be marked by the celebration of Mass/Holy ...

07 Jun 2022 at 10:32

Local News

600 attend special St Peregrine Mass at Rossnowlagh Friary

Upwards of 600 people attended a special Mass at the Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh on Sunday to celebrate the Feast of St Peregrine. Last November, over 2,000 descended upon the Friary for an open day for a blessing with the relic of St ...

04 May 2023 at 14:38

National News

Brother Kevin Crowley gave ‘life’s service’ to the poor, funeral told

Brother Kevin Crowley had a simple mission to feed and house the poor, his funeral has been told. Brother Kevin, who died on Wednesday at the age of 90, founded the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin in 1969 in response to seeing homeless men ...

05 Jul 2025 at 18:51

St Peregrine relic permanently gifted to Rossnowlagh's Franciscan Friary

South Donegal

St Peregrine relic permanently gifted to Franciscan Friary

Following the recent huge reaction to the arrival of St Peregrine's relic at Rossnowlagh Franciscan Friary, it has emerged that they have now been permanently gifted one of his relics. Upwards of 4,000 people descended upon the Friary ...

06 Jul 2022 at 17:12

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Challenges for Joe Gatins as new president of the Donegal Historical Society

There’s a new man at the helm of the Donegal Historical Society but instead of worrying about facing choppy waters, Joe Gatins is relishing the challenge and looking to the future. He was appointed to the position at the society’s ...

01 Jun 2023 at 11:28

South Donegal

More than 500 people attend 70th anniversary of Franciscan Friary opening in Rossnowlagh

Donegal was full of excitement and wholesome appreciation on Sunday when upwards of 500 people from the length and breadth of the country attended the special ceremony and Mass commemorating the 70th anniversary of the foundation ...

27 Jun 2022 at 13:47

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Historical Society’s museum link with Rossnowlagh Friary to end after 69 years

Donegal Historical Society’s unique association with the Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh is set to end shortly with the news that it has to move its museum out because the space is needed for either a storeroom or a ladies ...

01 Jun 2023 at 08:00

National News

Franciscan items put up for auction to make way for Ukrainian refugees

Franciscan Brothers are to auction off more than 800 ecclesiastical lots valued at 200,000 euro to help refurbish accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. The items were cleared out of the Franciscan College in Gormanston, Co ...

07 May 2023 at 11:00

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Discovering the Bluestacks, the bog, the mountain paths, and the fun

When you think of the Donegal skyline, you can’t fail to imagine towering, misty mountains set amongst the sparkling loughs and deep dramatic valleys. Some of our most iconic landscapes feature these towering peaks ...

18 Jun 2022 at 21:47

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: Fr Vincent Finnegan’s farewell Mass in Ballyshannon

Fr Vincent Finnegan OFM celebrated Mass in St Patrick’s Church in Ballyshannon ahead of his departure to the parish of Stranorlar. Click on the arrows to view Philip Mulligan's photographs. The farewell Mass took ...

02 Oct 2023 at 08:37

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