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23 Oct 2025

Picture Gallery: Augustinian Order officially hands over Callan Friary to Kilkenny County Council

Hopes that the building will become a vibrant centre for the people of Callan

There was a community celebration in Callan, this week, to mark the official handover of Callan Friary from the Augustinian Order to the local people, under the stewardship of Kilkenny County Council. Photographer Harry Reid was on hand to record the special day. You can read more here: Callan Friary officially handed over to the community Click NEXT to scroll through all the photographs.

ABOVE: Fr. Michael Mernagh OSA, Jimmy Brett, Chairperson of Callan Thomastown Municipal District Cllr. Deirdre Cullen, Lar Power, CEO of Kilkenny County Council, Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council Michael Doyle, Director of Services Mary Mulholland, Fr. Tony Egan OSA and Eddie Malone.
PICTURE: HARRY REID

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