LETTERKENNY woman Anne Larkin has been remembered for her kind and generous nature following her sad passing last week. Ms Larkin, of 3 Rosemount Villas, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 22. Requiem Mass took place on Saturday, January 24 in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny. Advertisement Born on Arranmore Island in 1946 […]
New Bishop installed: A momentous day for Diocese of Raphoe
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THE new Bishop of Raphoe, Bishop Niall Coll has told the people of the diocese that he wants to listen to them, to learn and to serve the Gospel together. On a day of prayer and celebration in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, parishioners joined family and friends as Bishop Coll, a native of St Johston, […]
New Bishop of Raphoe promises to ‘walk with the people’
The Installation ceremony of Bishop Niall Coll as Bishop of Raphoe is this evening continuing at St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny. The ceremony opened earlier this afternoon with a special welcome by Archbishop Eamon Martin, Metropolitan Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland who noted how it was such a special day for the […]
Bishop Niall Coll to be installed as Bishop of Raphoe on Sunday
CHURCH leaders and parishioners will gather in St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny on Sunday to celebrate Bishop Niall Coll’s installation as the new Bishop of Raphoe. The Episcopal Installation of Bishop Coll will take place at St Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, which will be close to its 1,000 capacity on Sunday afternoon at 3pm. Dignitaries […]
‘Irish flag should not be a standard of division’
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MONSIGNOR Kevin Gillespie, the Administrator of St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, has called on people to reflect on what the Irish national flag means to us as a nation. Speaking to the Donegal News on comments made during a funeral homily this week, the current Administrator of the Diocese of Raphoe, expressed his concerns that the […]
Donegal pilgrims make special journey to Italy for jubilee
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PARISHIONERS from St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny took part in a special Pilgrimage of Hope in Italy where they visited a number of sacred locations including San Giovanni, Assisi and Rome. The pilgrimage took place from October 6 to 14 and was led by Monsignor Kevin Gillespie. For those taking part in the pilgrimage, it was an […]
St Eunan’s Cathedral closes for five weeks for painting works
By Dionne Meehan St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny has closed its doors for five weeks to allow for major refurbishment works. A major painting project is currently taking place at the cathedral and while the work is being carried out, some Masses and ceremonies will be held in the Church of the Irish Martyrs. Advertisement […]
A new chapter in a life of faith for Fr Damien
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By Paddy Walsh IN a café somewhere in Glasgow as the coffee beans percolated a seed was sown. The young Damien Nejad was enjoying a chat with his aunt, Grace, when she asked him what he had planned to do in his life. Advertisement “I might go and study business or something like that,” he […]
St Eunan’s Cathedral to close for five weeks for painting work
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By Dionne Meehan St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny will close for five weeks later this year to allow for major refurbishment works. A major painting project is planned for the cathedral and while the work is being carried out, some Masses and ceremonies will be held in the Church of the Irish Martyrs. Advertisement The […]
Dan McTeague – A life filled with song, faith, warmth and love
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By Diarmaid Doherty How many times over the years did Dan McTeague join with his fellow singers and bring joy to the congregations at St. Eunan’s Cathedral? How often did he cause hearts to stir as he trilled the notes of the Panus Angelicum? How often did he cause the feet of the faithful to […]