Ennis Choral Festival 2026
A huge thank you to all involved in this years very successful 2nd Ennis Choral Festival which took place on St Brigid’s Weekend.
Notices
World Day of Prayer for the Sick
World Day of Prayer for the sick was established by the late Pope St. John Paul II in 1993 to encourage prayers and care for all who are sick and their caregivers. The feast is celebrated each year on the 11th February and coincides with the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, a day associated…
Christmas in the Cathedral
Christmas Mass on Christmas Eve was celebrated by Bishop Fintan Monahan in the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul, Ennis.
Rice College Students Take a Pledge
We congratulate over 60 students from Rice College who recently made a promise to abstain from alcohol, vaping and drugs. This pledge was facilitated by the school with the support and consent of parents. Our thanks to Mr Mulqueen, Principal, and Ms Ronan, who facilitated the opportunity for the students. Please keep them in your…
Launch of the Clare Road Book
The latest book of Clare Roots Society is Clare Road, by Larry Brennan, launched at the Parish Centre on Thursday 4th December. This book tells the story of the Clare Road and all other roads leading off it and adds to the collection of over 47 publications by the Clare Roots Society of our beautiful…
Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens
At the Vigil Mass for 1st Sunday of Advent in the Cathedral of SS Peter & Paul Ennis, Fr Tom Ryan welcomed Sam from Bombay, India, into the Catechumeate, preparing for Baptism at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night. Sam is one of a number of candidates preparing for Baptism in the Killaloe Diocese…
Annual Remembrance Service
This year the annual Service of Remembrance took place on Saturday 22nd November at the Peace Park in Friar’s Walk. Fr Tom led prayers before wreaths were laid and the National Anthem played. This year, St Michael’s Villas Choir added to the occasion. Our thanks to John O Neill for photography.
Diaconate Ordination of Bro Ian Cunningham OFM
On Sunday 9th November, Ennis native Bro Ian Cunningham OFM was ordained a Deacon in the Chapel of the Poor Clares Monastery, Nuns Island, Galway, by Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop of Galway and Clonfert. Bro Ian is the son of Denis and Caroline, Elm Park, Gort Road, and was professed a Franciscan Friary last September…
Blessing of the Graves 2025
Despite the threat of rain on All Souls Day, many people turned out to both Corrovorrin and Drumcliffe Cemeteries for the annual Blessing of the Graves and prayers for the faithful departed. Earlier in the day, prayers were offered at the Columbarium in the Cathedral. Our thanks to Pat Hanrahan for the photos.
A Note of Gratitude from the Franciscan Friars
As the scaffolding has come down from around the Friary, we write with hearts full of gratitude for your generous gift to our Roof Appeal. Your support is more than a simple donation; it is a tangible act of care that helps safeguard our home, a place of prayer and welcome for all who seek…
