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The Diocese of Elphin is pledging four vacant properties in an effort to house Ukrainian refugees.

The announcement was made at Mass in Galway Cathedral

It was confirmed this morning (Friday ) that His Holiness Pope Francis has accepted the request for retirement of Bishop Brendan Kelly, heretofore Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora; and has appointed Bishop Michael Duignan, Bishop of Clonfert, to minister simultaneously as Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora.

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By Hugh Lynn I, like many others in the greater Loughglynn area, got a bit of a hop during the week when we heard that our much-loved parish priest is to retire…

By John Bromley Despite now supplying more than 50 different markets around the world Aurivo Co-operative Society remains “very committed to being rooted here in the north west”, its CEO Aaron Forde has said. In the course of an interview this week with the Sligo Weekender, Mr Forde spoke about: • The tough times being […]

Church criticism of Covid curbs may trigger review of place of sacraments in school

Clerical changes in the Diocese of Achonry announced Published: Friday, 04 June 2021 12:04 Clerical changes in the Diocese of Achonry haven been announced this afternoon by Bishop Paul Dempsey. Fr Vincent Sherlock, Parish Priest of Kilmovee is appointed Parish Priest of Tubbercurry Fr Joseph Gavigan, the Parish Priest of Ballaghaderreen is appointed as Parish Priest of Kilmovee Fr Paul Kivlehan, Curate in Ballaghaderreen, is appointed Administrator of Ballaghaderreen The appointments come...

Community mourn the sudden death of Achonry teenager Published: Monday, 17 May 2021 10:11 The county Sligo communities of Achonry, Mullinabreena and Tubbercurry  are deeply saddened by the sudden death at the weekend of local teenager Eoin Mulkeen. Eoin, aged 16, from Achonry died following a tragic accident on Saturday. He is survived by his parents Shane and Ann Marie and his sister Kate, grandparents and extended family. He was a talented sportsman who played GAA and rugby. In a tribu...