PICTURES: Roscrea's Fr. Lorcán launches new book

Darren Keegan
By Darren Keegan

Midland Tribune Senior Journalist

Published 24th Nov 2022, 11:03 GMT
Pictured with the author are contributors and photographers (l. to r.) Brid Dunne, Mateusz Swiderski, Fr Lorcan Kenny and Orlagh Phelan. Photo: PJ Wrightplaceholder image
Pictured with the author are contributors and photographers (l. to r.) Brid Dunne, Mateusz Swiderski, Fr Lorcan Kenny and Orlagh Phelan. Photo: PJ Wright

Well known and beloved Roscrea School Chaplain, Fr. Lorcán Kenny, launched his new book 'Seven Voices of Joy' in Roscrea last week.

The well attended launch last Wednesday welcomed Bishop Fintan Monahan, Sr. Marie McNamara former Diocesan advisor, Sr. Essie Hayes primary school catechist and many local people. Sister Mona Maher also linked in live from Uganda.

The book hears from seven characters from the Advent Story and each voice has known sorrow, courage fear and loss with each one teaching us the true meaning of Joy.placeholder image
The book hears from seven characters from the Advent Story and each voice has known sorrow, courage fear and loss with each one teaching us the true meaning of Joy.

Fr Lorcán Kenny and Bishop Monahan at the launch of Lorcán's new book. Photo: PJ Wright

The proceeds of this book will support the future care and education of two young Ugandan girls - Christine and Elizabeth.

Fr Lorcán was supported by Brid Dunne photographer and Fr Brian O'Fearraigh, who did the Irish translations for this book.placeholder image
Fr Lorcán was supported by Brid Dunne photographer and Fr Brian O'Fearraigh, who did the Irish translations for this book.

Edel Pender, Jack Keeshan and Fr Lorcán Kenny pictured at the launch of 'Seven Voices of Joy' in Roscrea last week. Photo: PJ Wright

Fr Lorcán is an integral part of Coláiste Phobal's support team and works tirelessly to take care and positively influence so many students through his selfless work - which brings courage and joy like the characters in his book.placeholder image
Fr Lorcán is an integral part of Coláiste Phobal's support team and works tirelessly to take care and positively influence so many students through his selfless work - which brings courage and joy like the characters in his book.

Jack Flynn, Assistant Principal at Coláiste Phobal and Oliver Egan pictured enjoying some refreshments at Fr Lorcán's book launch Photo: PJ Wright

“His pastoral care is far reaching throughout the community, establishing a very significant and important link”, Coláiste Phobal said.placeholder image
“His pastoral care is far reaching throughout the community, establishing a very significant and important link”, Coláiste Phobal said.

Fr Lorcán Kenny is very well known and respected in Roscrea through his work as a School Chaplain - a role which has played an important part in the story of countless families from Roscrea and surrounding areas. His popularity was evidenced by the large gathering at the launch of his new book, which was attended by Sr. Mona in Uganda online - Photo: PJ Wright

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