Congratulations to Leitrim priest on recent celebration marking Golden Jubilee

A Leitrim priest has marked the Golden Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood. 

A mass of thanksgiving to celebrate Father John McTiernan recently took place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Belturbet. 

It was attended by a huge congregation, as well as Bishop Martin Hayes, Bishop Leo O’Reilly, fellow priests, family, friends and neighbours of Fr John. 

Organised by the Pastoral Council, there was also a celebratory function in the Seven Horse Shoes Hotel afterwards, where Fr John cut a beautiful cake with a little help from his grand nephew, Donal McTiernan. 

Students from St Patrick’s College, under the direction of teacher Ciaran Tackney, performed a vibrant and eclectic collection of music to complement the occasion.

Congratulations again Fr. John.