‘Farewell’ and ‘Welcome’!

‘Farewell’ and ‘Welcome’!

A coffee morning was held in Dalgan on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 to honour Michael O’Sullivan on his retirement after more than 30 years of loyal service as a Columban Co-worker. Accompanied by his wife Brenda, Michael heard Columban Regional Director, Fr David...
Farewell to the Columban Centre in Dublin

Farewell to the Columban Centre in Dublin

Fr Pat Raleigh reports on a recent celebration of the outreach work and ministry to migrants of the Columban Centre in Dublin. On Tuesday, 23 July, at the invitation of Fr Ray Husband, Regional Director, we gathered for a coffee morning to reflect on the outreach work...
Another Busy Year for the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

Another Busy Year for the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland

The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, which works to advance the rights of migrant workers and their families at risk of exploitation, social exclusion and discrimination, had another busy year according to new figures for 2023. The non-governmental organisation has...
Éire Vedanta Society Returns to Dalgan

Éire Vedanta Society Returns to Dalgan

Last weekend Dalgan Park welcomed members of the Éire Vedanta Society for their first visit since the pandemic. The group was led by Swami Purananda and was welcomed to the home of the Columbans in Ireland by Fr Pat Raleigh. A religious/spiritual society that teaches...
Update from the Columban Centre in Dublin

Update from the Columban Centre in Dublin

With the easing of Covid restrictions our work teaching English to refugees and migrants was able to get back to pre-Covid levels, writes Michael O’Sullivan. We have kept classes smaller but are running more afternoon classes to cope with demand. As well as the...