Fr Michael O’Farrell

Fr Michael O’Farrell

Michael Augustine O’Farrell was born 14th July 1938 at Lismore, Co Waterford. He was educated at Presentation Convent, Lismore, CBS Lismore and St Joseph’s College, Ballinasloe. He came to Dalgan in 1956 and was ordained priest in 21 December 1962. In March 1963 he...
Winners of Columban Schools Competition on Peace

Winners of Columban Schools Competition on Peace

Winners have been announced in 2023 Schools Media Competition for young people on the subject ‘Building Peaceful Futures’ run by the Columbans in Ireland and Britain. Young people aged 13-18 years were asked to produce an article or image that demonstrated an...
Ba: It Was Hard To Say Goodbye After 70 Years

Ba: It Was Hard To Say Goodbye After 70 Years

Fr John McEvoy reports on the three farewell ceremonies held in Ba parish for the Columban missionaries as they leave Christ the King after 70 years of service. At the end of 1952 and the beginning of 1953 – 70 years ago – the Columbans took over the...
Fr Parig Digan

Fr Parig Digan

Parig Digan was born in Ballinahowen, Athlone, on 24th February 1929. He was educated at Rashina NS, and St Mel’s College, Longford. He came to Dalgan in 1947 and was ordained priest on 21st December 1953. His first appointment was to further studies in history and...
The Wonders of Pollination and Pollinators

The Wonders of Pollination and Pollinators

Our upcoming Spring Day in Dalgan with Dr John Feehan will focus in a special way on the wonders of Pollination and Pollinators. Our day will focus on the chapters of the story that can be read in spring. We will explore the summer chapters in greater detail during...