The veneration of a local priest could lead to an increase in visitors to a visitor centre in Ballymoe.
Fr Edward Flanagan grew up in a townland just outside the Galway village before joining the priesthood.
He is best known for establishing Boystown in Omaha, Nebraska and his support of young people.
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The Fr Edward Flanagan Visitor Centre was established three years ago to honour him.
Secretary Fidelma Croghan says the local group aims to educate people about the Ballymoe priest:
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Fr Flanagan is now on the road to sainthood, which Fidelma says could bring more people to his birthplace:
