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Fr Robert Fletcher, or Fr Bobby as he is affectionately known, has confirmed that his operation is scheduled for this week.
A popular and much-loved Tipperary priest is to undergo an operation this week with recovery to take "several months", it has been revealed.
Fr Robert Fletcher, or Fr Bobby as he is affectionately known, has confirmed that his operation is scheduled for this week.
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Fr Bobby is Parish Priest for New Inn and Knockgraffon.
A letter to parishioners from the Parish Council this week reads: "We would like to wish him the very best of luck in his absence and we will be thinking and praying for him during his recovery, which is expected to take several months.
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"In Fr Bobby's absence, the Cashel priests will be taking care of the New Inn and Knockgraffon parishes. For any requests during this time, please direct them to the Cashel Parish Office.
"For Baptism and Funeral ceremony bookings, families should reach out directly to: Cashel Parish Office, Phone: 062 62200, Email: cashelparish@gmail.com.
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"In case of emergencies, please use the Cashel on-call number: 086 2551755.
"For anniversary bookings during Fr Bobby's recovery, please make arrangements after mass in the sacristies of both churches.
"The Parish Council is available to assist as needed. Thank you for your understanding and support during this time."
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