Over 400 relatives attend Cemetery Sunday in Dalgan

Over 400 relatives attend Cemetery Sunday in Dalgan

Over 400 relatives of deceased Columbans attended Cemetery Sunday in Dalgan Park on Sunday 11th June 2023. The Mass was celebrated by Fr Donal Hogan with Columbans in Ireland concelebrating. The Prayers of the Faithful were led by Ciaran Murray. His Columban uncle was...
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...
In praise of our benefactors

In praise of our benefactors

They are remembered every day. They are prayed for at Mass, at the Divine Office, during community prayers. Many have died but they are never forgotten. Every day, without fail, whether alive or dead, they are brought before the Lord. In China, in Korea, in Myanmar,...
Address to Meath Archaeological and Historical Society

Address to Meath Archaeological and Historical Society

The Meath Archaeological & Historical Society invited Fr Neil Collins to address them to mark the Society’s Centenary. On Sunday 18 November, Fr Collins gave the following lecture titled: ‘The Columban Odyssey from Dalgan to the Far East –...
Far East launches Schools Journalism Competition 2019

Far East launches Schools Journalism Competition 2019

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Columban Schools Journalism competition, the Far East magazine will once again host the competition in 2019. Students aged 15-18 inclusive are invited to write an article or make a video report that informs and raises...