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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]
Call for volunteers as diocese prepares to host the relics of St. Bernadette
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ST. EUNAN’S Cathedral in Letterkenny is preparing to host the Relics of St. Bernadette from Friday, October 11 to Sunday 13 and volunteers are urgently needed to assist with the large-scale event. This sacred occasion will feature a variety of religious services, including Masses, public prayers, confessions, and night vigils, drawing visitors from across Donegal […]
Monsignor Kevin Gillespie to celebrate 25 years of Ministry
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MONSIGNOR Kevin Gillespie will celebrate the Silver Jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood on July 4 at 7pm in St Eunan’s Cathedral with refreshments afterwards in Loreto Secondary School. Monsignor Gillespie is Parish Priest of Conwal and Leck and he is Administrator of the Raphoe Diocese since the departure of Bishop Alan McGuckian to […]
Football community gathers to say a final goodbye to Dessie Kelly
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By Diarmaid Doherty REPRESENTATIVES from a host of football organisations and clubs gathered at St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny yesterday for the funeral Mass of one of the county’s best known sporting administrators, Dessie Kelly, 13 Knocknamona Park, Letterkenny, The former secretary of the Donegal League and founding member of Letterkenny Rovers FC died on […]
Fr Anthony Hartnett to be appointed to St Eunan’s
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Newly ordained Fr Anthony Hartnett’s first appointment as a priest is to St. Eunan’s Cathedral in Letterkenny, it has been confirmed.