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Kilkenny village claims 'Pride of Place' award

Freshford village was honoured at the annual 'Pride of Place Community Awards' in Armagh on Friday, November 10. Freshford finished runners-up in the 'Population between 500-1500' category and was one of three Kilkenny projects to receive ...

13 Nov 2023 at 13:57

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Future of Kilkenny parishes - planning and reflection meeting

On Monday, December 3 at 7:30pm at St Kieran’s College, Bishop Dermot Farrell will chair an evening of reflection on the changing nature of our parishes and parish life. During the evening Fr Albert McDonnell will explore in reality, and ...

30 Nov 2018 at 08:46

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Surprised new Kilkenny bishop confesses his hurling knowledge needs work

The incoming bishop for Kilkenny is surprised by his appointed but is looking forward to his role which brings him back a diocese he visited when studying for the priesthood on trips to Aghaboe Abbey. Donegal native, Fr Niall Coll, ...

28 Oct 2022 at 16:26

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Changing reality of parishes in Diocese of Ossory

The changing reality of the parishes of Ossory presents a challenge that cannot be ignored according to Bishop Dermot Farrell. Falling numbers of priests will mean that the number of Masses will have to be reduced and parishes ...

13 Mar 2019 at 18:28

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Thomastown, Kilkenny celebrating 150th anniversary of church opening

A plethora of events have been organised to celebrate the 150th anniversary of opening of The Church of the Assumption in Thomastown. Already an extensive photographic display involving various aspects in the Church's life ...

05 Sept 2017 at 17:48

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Archbishop Eamon Martin welcomes appointment of Bishop Dermot Farrell as Archbishop of Dublin

Archbishop Eamon Martin warmly welcomed today's appointment of Bishop Dermot Farrell of Ossory as new Archbishop of Dublin. Speaking as President of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Martin described ...

29 Dec 2020 at 13:34

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A Day in the Life - Niall Coll, Bishop of Ossory - Kilkenny Live

Niall Coll, the new Bishop of Ossory, hails from Letterkenny, Co Donegal. He was ordained a priest on July 3, 1988, and bishop on January 22, 2023. A man who has spent most of his ministry in the world of education. ...

07 Apr 2023 at 11:39

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Bishop Dermot Farrell announces the 2019 clerical appointments for Ossory

Bishop Dermot Farrell, Bishop of Ossory, has announced the following clerical appointments in the Diocese of Ossory, noting a "changing pastoral situation" and a decreased number of priests impacting on the changes....

07 Jun 2019 at 16:24

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A Day in the Life - Niall Coll, Bishop of Ossory

19 Feb 2023 at 21:23

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"A warm friendship" - tributes paid to Bishop Niall Coll as he departs Kilkenny

Bishop Niall Coll will return to Donegal as the new Bishop of Raphoe with tributes coming from figures both inside and outside the catholic church. Amongst them, Bishop Adrian Wilkinson reflected fondly ...

14 Nov 2025 at 14:06

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Mourners at controversial bishop’s funeral told one moment cannot define a life

Mourners at the funeral of a controversial Irish bishop who resigned over his handling of cleric abuse allegations have been told that one moment cannot define a person’s life or legacy. Bishop Brendan ...

01 May 2025 at 16:42

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Kilkenny Obituary - The late Bishop Laurence Forristal, Ossory

Although he was 87 years of age, the news of the death of Bishop Emeritus of Ossory, Dr Laurence Forristal was greeted with huge sadness, in particular, by young people on social media. And at ...

25 Oct 2018 at 10:45

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