Fr Seán Backs Bishops on Fossil Fuel Treaty

Fr Seán Backs Bishops on Fossil Fuel Treaty

In the latest issue of the Messenger magazine, Columban Fr Seán McDonagh praises the Irish Bishops’ support for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. In his article for the Jesuit publication’s 2026 Season of Creation issue (1 Sept-4 Oct) issue Fr Seán writes: “It...
Dalgan Grounds are Closed for Two Weeks

Dalgan Grounds are Closed for Two Weeks

The grounds in Dalgan are closed for two weeks from 10th September 2026 due to the felling of trees and the need to ensure the safety of all while this work is ongoing. A licensed contractor is onsite at the moment and is focused on some diseased ash trees. We...
Poignant Gathering of Columbans in Magheramore

Poignant Gathering of Columbans in Magheramore

There was a wonderful, if poignant, gathering of Columban Missionaries at the Mother House of the Columban Sisters in Maghermore, Co Wicklow recently. Columban Fathers from Dalgan, Columban Lay Missionary, Angie Escarsa, and the Columban Sisters in Magheramore came...
Mayo’s Football Win: Fr Gerry Would Have Rejoiced

Mayo’s Football Win: Fr Gerry Would Have Rejoiced

As the people of Mayo continue to savour their epic All Ireland football win, it seems appropriate to re-read this tribute to Columban Missionary, Fr Gerry French, devoted Mayo fan, talented footballer and wonderful missionary. The article was published by the Western...
Conference Celebrates Pilgrim Cultural Route

Conference Celebrates Pilgrim Cultural Route

A one-day conference on ‘Pilgrim, Heritage & Regenerative Tourism in Europe’ will take place in Dalgan later this month to mark Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union. According to Patsy McLean, President of the Association Friends of St Columbanus in Ireland,...