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06 Sept 2025

Longford parish welcomes Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Paul Connell for Confirmation ceremony

Handcrafted St Brigid’s Cross made by Dermot Farrell in Ardagh presented to Bishop Paul Connell

Longford parish welcomes Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Paul Connell for Confirmation ceremony

Thirty-one young people received their Confirmation at a recent ceremony held in St Brigid’s Church, Ardagh. 

The occasion marked the first visit of Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois Paul Connell to the parish. 

Fr Vinny Connaughton PP Ardagh & Moydow, Claire Flood and Catherine Mc Dermott presented a beautiful handcrafted St Brigid’s Cross made by Dermot Farrell in Ardagh to Bishop Connell. 

Also read: Longford’s Sean Og Browne crowned Leinster Youths Boxing Champion

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