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
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
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
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 […]
Dan McTeague: A life filled with song, faith, warmth and love
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? Advertisement How often did he cause the feet of the faithful […]
Terry Ponsonby to be laid to rest on Tuesday
By Dionne Meehan A LETTERKENNY businessman, who passed away suddenly in Spain last week, will be laid to rest in his hometown on Tuesday. Best known for owning the popular local take-away ‘The Friars Rest’, Terry Ponsonby was a much-loved figure in the Cathedral Town and beyond. Advertisement The heart-breaking news of his sudden death […]
Letterkenny teenager Kalize McGuigan remembered for her courageous spirit
LETTERKENNY teenager Kalize McGuigan was remembered for having a courageous spirit, at her funeral Mass on Monday. Kalize, of 45 Windmill View, Letterkenny, passed away at the weekend. She was just 13-years-old. Mass of the Angels took place in St Eunan’s Cathedral on Monday. Advertisement Addressing the congregation, Chief Celebrant, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie said Kalize […]
St Eunan’s Cathedral to host special Mass for Pope Francis
A Mass for the repose of the soul of his Holiness Pope Francis will take place in St Eunan’s Cathedral, Letterkenny, tomorrow evening at 8pm. Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. A special Mass will take place in St […]
Large crowds expected as St Eunan’s Cathedral hosts relic of St Bernadette
By Rebecca Crockett LARGE crowds are expected to visit St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny this weekend as the Diocese of Raphoe hosts the visit of the holy relic of St. Bernadette of Lourdes. The organisers of this weekend’s celebrations have again called for people to volunteer over the three days as the preparations for the […]
Large crowds expected as St Eunan’s Cathedral hosts relic of St Bernadette
By Rebecca Crockett LARGE crowds are expected to visit St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny this weekend as the Diocese of Raphoe hosts the visit of the holy relic of St. Bernadette of Lourdes. The organisers of this weekend’s celebrations have again called for people to volunteer over the three days as the preparations for the […]