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4,000 people flock to Rossnowlagh Friary for Relic of St Peregrine blessing

An estimated 4,000 people flocked to the Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh last weekend for a blessing with the Relic of St Peregrine. He is the patron saint for persons suffering from cancer, AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses. Remarkably, ...

18 May 2022 at 14:33

Clonmel

Franciscan Friary in Clonmel will not be sold

The Franciscan Province of Ireland have stated that the Franciscan Friary in Clonmel will not be sold and that discussions are taking place regarding the future use of the building. At a Mass of Thanksgiving and Farewell last Friday a statement ...

09 Jan 2023 at 14:33

Local News

More than 1,000 pilgrims in Rossnowlagh for visit of St Peregrine's relics

More than 700 people have already attended the Franciscan Friary for a blessing the Relic of St Peregrine. The relic was in the Friary on Saturday, and will the church will open again for blessing from 2pm to 6pm on Sunday. With many visitors ...

15 May 2022 at 11:33

Local News

600 attend special St Peregrine Mass at Rossnowlagh Friary

Upwards of 600 people attended a special Mass at the Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh on Sunday to celebrate the Feast of St Peregrine. Last November, over 2,000 descended upon the Friary for an open day for a blessing with the relic of St ...

04 May 2023 at 15:33

Local News

Rossnowlagh's Fr Vincent Finnegan is moving parish but he will remain a Friar

Franciscan Friar Fr Vincent Finnegan is set to leave Rossnowlagh - but he his not travelling too far. Fr Vincent took to Facebook on Monday to address speculation about his move. He said: "It’s only today I can officially say that I am ...

25 Sept 2023 at 15:33

Pictures & Videos

In Pictures: Fr Vincent Finnegan’s farewell Mass in Ballyshannon

Fr Vincent Finnegan OFM celebrated Mass in St Patrick’s Church in Ballyshannon ahead of his departure to the parish of Stranorlar. Click on the arrows to view Philip Mulligan's photographs. The farewell Mass took place on Saturday ...

02 Oct 2023 at 09:33

Features

Rossnowlagh Franciscan Guardian Fr Feargus reflects on his Diamond Jubilee

Guardian of the Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh Fr. Feargus Mc Eveney O.F.M. at the sprightly age of 88 years celebrated his Diamond Jubilee last Thursday with a later special celebratory Mass on St Patrick’s Day. And anyone who ...

20 Mar 2024 at 13:33

Recent Deaths

Widespread shock at tragic death of Donegal priest in road traffic collision

There has been a huge outpouring of sadness following news of the tragic death of Fr Florian, a member of the Franciscan community at Rossnowlagh Friary. A spokesperson issued the following message: "Dear friends and patrons of ...

08 Sept 2022 at 15:33

South Donegal

Special 70th anniversary event of Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh

This Sunday, June 26 marks the 70th anniversary of the dedication of the Franciscan Friary in Rossnowlagh. Bishop of Raphoe, Alan McGuckian SJ will celebrate the Holy Eucharist with the fraternity and visiting clergy, along ...

25 Jun 2022 at 15:33

South Donegal

More than 500 people attend 70th anniversary of Franciscan Friary opening in Rossnowlagh

Donegal was full of excitement and wholesome appreciation on Sunday when upwards of 500 people from the length and breadth of the country attended the special ceremony and Mass commemorating the 70th anniversary of the ...

27 Jun 2022 at 14:33

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Fr Tom Russell was a well-known and popular priest in Tipperary

Fr Tom Russell OFM, Franciscan Friary, Abbey Street, Clonmel and Blanchardstown, Dublin, who died last week, was a well-known and very popular figure among Massgoers at The Friary in Clonmel, where he served for the ...

21 Jul 2022 at 12:33

South Donegal

St Peregrine relic permanently gifted to Franciscan Friary

Following the recent huge reaction to the arrival of St Peregrine's relic at Rossnowlagh Franciscan Friary, it has emerged that they have now been permanently gifted one of his relics. Upwards of 4,000 people ...

06 Jul 2022 at 17:33

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