It was a special night of celebrations at St Patrick's Church in Ballyshannon over the weekend, as Parish Priest Fr Cathal O'Fearraí celebrated his Golden Jubilee Mass with parishioners, friends and family on Saturday evening. The weekend also coincided with the Feast of Corpus Christi "and for me it's fifty years", Fr O'Fearraí told his congregation. "On this day (in 1973), in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny, there were four of us ordained to the priesthood, two of us yet in priesthood, Fr Johnny Gallagher, who has retired as Parish Priest in Kilcar and living in Ardara is celebrating his Golden Jubilee today as well. He welcomed people who had travelled to Ballyshannon for the special occasion, including some from New York, his family and some of his many friends he had met down the years, from throughout the country. Concelebrants included Fr Eugene Barrett OFM, Fr James Gillespie and Fr Dermot Burke. Fr O'Fearraí has also retired as the parish priest for Kilbarron and his replacement Fr Paddy Dunne P.P. is expected to take up his official duties the weekend after next in the Erne Town. Our first photo shows Liam Thomas and Joe Gatins pictured at Fr Cathal O' Fearraí Golden Jubilee Mass celebrations of his priestly ordination half a century ago, on Saturday evening.

placeholder image — It was a special night of celebrations at St Patrick's Church in Ballyshannon over the weekend, as Parish Priest Fr Cathal O'Fearraí celebrated his Golden Jubilee Mass with parishioners, friends and family on Saturday evening. The weekend also coincided with the Feast of Corpus Christi "and for me it's fifty years", Fr O'Fearraí told his congregation. "On this day (in 1973), in St Eunan's Cathedral, Letterkenny, there were four of us ordained to the priesthood, two of us yet in priesthood, Fr Johnny Gallagher, who has retired as Parish Priest in Kilcar and living in Ardara is celebrating his Golden Jubilee today as well. He welcomed people who had travelled to Ballyshannon for the special occasion, including some from New York, his family and some of his many friends he had met down the years, from throughout the country. Concelebrants included Fr Eugene Barrett OFM, Fr James Gillespie and Fr Dermot Burke. Fr O'Fearraí has also retired as the parish priest for Kilbarron and his replacement Fr Paddy Dunne P.P. is expected to take up his official duties the weekend after next in the Erne Town. Our first photo shows Liam Thomas and Joe Gatins pictured at Fr Cathal O' Fearraí Golden Jubilee Mass celebrations of his priestly ordination half a century ago, on Saturday evening.

Gallery: Golden Jubilee celebrations for Fr Cathal O'Fearraí in Ballyshannon

Published 12th Jun 2023, 14:33 GMT

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Edward and Rose Patton with Mary and Sinead Patton pictured after Fr Cathal O'Fearrai P.P. Golden Jubilee celebrations of his Priestly Ordination at the weekend. (All photos from Philip Mulligan)

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Francis, Carrie and Mary Patton, Mary Matthews, and Helen Patton pictured at Fr Cathal O'Fearrai Golden Jubilee celebrations at the weekend.

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The Larkin family pictured at the Golden Jubilee celebrations for Fr O'Fearraí at the weekend in Ballyshannon

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Willie John, Louise, Eoghan and Hannah Doherty pictured at Fr Cathal O' Fearraí Golden Jubilee celebrations at St. Patrick's Church Ballyshannon on Saturday evening. (Photos: Philip Mulligan)

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Gallery: Golden Jubilee celebrations for Fr Cathal O'Fearraí in Ballyshannon

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