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Donegal's first columbarium to enable interment of cremated remains at Ards Friary

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Donegal's first columbarium to enable internment of cremated remains at Ards Friary

Donegal’s first columbarium - for the interment of ashes - will be located at Ards Friary. Planning permission has been granted for the erection of a columbarium at the Ard Mhuire Capuchin Friary. People who wish to be cremated will now have a ...

18 Aug 2022 at 18:04

Local News

4,000 people flock to Rossnowlagh Friary for Relic of St Peregrine blessing

An estimated 4,000 people flocked to the Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh last weekend for a blessing with the Relic of St Peregrine. He is the patron saint for persons suffering from cancer, AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses. ...

18 May 2022 at 13:48

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 ...

07 Jun 2022 at 10:32

Local News

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 ...

15 May 2022 at 11:08

Recent Deaths

Tributes pour in following the passing of Capuchin Brother Bosco Connolly

There is widespread sadness following the announcement of the sad passing of Capuchin Brother Bosco Connolly. Brother Bosco served for many years as a Capuchin Missionary in South Korea and most recently he was stationed at Ard ...

23 Jun 2022 at 11:06

Local News

Local delight at Heritage Council funding to begin process of restoring Kinny Cally Hall in St Johnston

Members of the St Johnston and Carrigans community have expressed delight over a recent Heritage Council announcement that €3,690 has been awarded to begin the process of restoring Kinny Cally Hall. The one-room stone hall ...

10 May 2022 at 11:26

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, ...

07 May 2023 at 11:00

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 ...

04 May 2023 at 14:38

Local News

Rossnowlagh's Fr Vincent Finnegan is moving parish but he will remain a Friar

Franciscan Friar Fr Vincent Finnegan is set to leave Rossnowlagh - but he his not travelling too far. Fr Vincent took to Facebook on Monday to address speculation about his move. He said: "It’s only today I can ...

25 Sept 2023 at 14:59

Local News

Death takes place of Brother Eustace, former guardian at Ards Friary

The death took place last week of Brother Eustace McSweeney, a former guardian at Ards Friary. Brother Eustace served as the guards in Ards from 2001-2007. He passed away on September 7, aged 91, in the ...

12 Sept 2023 at 17:06

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 ...

02 Oct 2023 at 08:37

National News

Picture of loyal dog waiting for his owner to finish Mass in Kilkenny is melting hearts

A picture of a loyal dog waiting patiently outside a church in Kilkenny for his owner to finish Mass has been melting hearts online since it was published yesterday. The picture was taken by ...

28 Dec 2023 at 09:19

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