Departing Friars Hoping Their Church Can Still Serve Athlone

It was announced in October that the Franciscan community would be withdrawing from the town in early January.

The Fiars may be leaving Athlone but their church could still be used.

Plans are currently being considered to celebrate Mass in the building twice a week, on Tuesday and Sunday mornings.

It was announced in October that the Franciscan community would be withdrawing from the town in early January.

Fr. Gabriel Kinahan, Guardian of the Franciscans in Athlone, says there's a sadness in the Friary:

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