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Pilgrimage from Tipperary to Our Lady's Island in Wexford

The Secular Franciscan Order Pilgrimage from Clonmel to Our Lady’s Island, Wexford takes place on Monday, August 15. The cost is €50, which includes a bus and evening meal in Dooleys Hotel, Waterford. The bus will depart from Penneys, Clonmel at 10....

05 Aug 2022 at 08:33

Local News

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

Local News

Day of Celebration to mark the 70th anniversary of the dedication of Rossnowlagh Friary

The Franciscan Community in the south Donegal resort of Rossnowlagh, have announced a Day of Celebration on Sunday, June 26 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dedication of the Friary. The day will be marked by the celebration of Mass/Holy ...

07 Jun 2022 at 10:33

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 ...

09 Jan 2023 at 14:33

Home

The people of Clonmel bid a last goodbye during poignant farewell

It was a sad and solemn occasion, an historic event, one that the people of Clonmel hoped they would never have had to witness. After a Franciscan Order presence in the town since 1269, the people of Clonmel were deeply saddened and ...

13 Jan 2023 at 14:33

Home

'We will never forget your kindness, your generosity and your love.'

The leader of the Franciscan Order in Ireland, Fr Aidan McGrath,ofm Minister Provincial told a Mass of Thanksgiving and Farewell that the friars would never forget the kindness, generosity and love of the people of Clonmel. He paid ...

15 Jan 2023 at 09:33

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 ...

15 May 2022 at 11:33

Home

Discovering the Bluestacks, the bog, the mountain paths, and the fun

When you think of the Donegal skyline, you can’t fail to imagine towering, misty mountains set amongst the sparkling loughs and deep dramatic valleys. Some of our most iconic landscapes feature these towering peaks centre-stage....

18 Jun 2022 at 22:33

Local News

Secular Franciscan Order in Clonmel has organised pilgrimage to Knock

The Secular Franciscan Order Clonmel is organising a day trip to Knock Shrine on Sunday week, June 26. The cost is €54 and this includes the bus, morning tea and scones and a two course evening meal. Booking is essential ...

18 Jun 2022 at 11:33

Ireland

Franciscan items put up for auction to make way for Ukrainian refugees

Franciscan Brothers are to auction off more than 800 ecclesiastical lots valued at 200,000 euro to help refurbish accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. The items were cleared out of the Franciscan College in Gormanston, ...

07 May 2023 at 11:00

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 ...

04 May 2023 at 15:33

National News

Franciscan items put up for auction to make way for Ukrainian refugees

07 May 2023 at 11:33

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