PICTURE: Bridie the donkey blessed in Tipperary church for Palm Sunday
Bridie the Donkey was the very special guest for Palm Sunday Mass in Roscrea
The congregation of St Cronan's Church in Roscrea were treated to a very special surprise on Palm Sunday, as Bridie the donkey was led behind the opening procession and paused before the altar for the Blessing of the Palm.
The moving scene is reminiscent of the noble donkey who carried Mother Mary to Bethlehem and created a very special memory for all in the historic Church located in the centre of Roscrea town.
Bridie was brought to St Cronan's by her owners, father and son Michael Tierney Snr. and Jnr. and her gentle and relaxed disposition allowed for the unique scene.
Pictured above are Bridie the Donkey with her owners Michael Tierney Snr. and Jnr. with Fr. John Molloy, Fr. Anton Pasalic, Fr. Tom Corbett, Altar Servers and local children. Photo: PJ Wright