News - St Mel's Cathedral
Special event to acknowledge volunteers at St Mel's Cathedral this evening
It starts at 7 o'clock at The Crypt in the cathedral as a thank you to ushers, Eucharistic ministers, readers and other volunteers.
Mar 13, 2026 17:11
Mass to mark anniversary of Ukrainian war
The Mass for Peace and Justice in Ukraine is taking place in St Mel's Cathedral at 7.30pm.
Feb 23, 2026 13:22
Tributes paid to much-loved Longford nun following her death
Sr Magdalen McGarry, was assigned to the Convent of Mercy in Longford Town.
Sep 27, 2025 09:13
LISTEN: 'My dad wasn't interested in big politics - he wanted to represent the ordinary man,' Des Guckian's son tells funeral Mass
Several of his passions were remembered at his funeral - including his family, literature, the Irish language, the GAA and politics.
May 26, 2025 13:36
Tenth anniversary of re-dedication of St Mel's Cathedral
The inside of the building was gutted on Christmas Day 2009 in an accidental blaze.
May 19, 2025 14:04
Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes make historic visit to St Mel's Cathedral
They are going on a tour around Ireland and will visit Knock, Ballaghaderreen and Athlone in the coming weeks.
Sep 27, 2024 17:00
Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes to arrive at Knock Airport today, in historic visit
Bishop Kevin Doran, who has been on the pilgrimage, will bring the relics home today.
Sep 4, 2024 07:36
World famous orchestra to perform in Longford this month
The concert is being hosted by the Cruthú Arts Festival
Jul 4, 2023 14:04
Local Bishop-elect to face unique challenges in new role
Bishop-elect Paul Connell will be ordained on Sunday.
Jun 16, 2023 17:50
New Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois to be ordained on Sunday
The ceremony gets underway at 3 o' clock on Sunday.
Jun 16, 2023 13:50
Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise installed next month
Fr Paul Connell was appointed to the role.
May 10, 2023 18:03
Parishioners welcome Ardagh-Clonmacnoise Bishop elect
The news of the appointment of the new bishop for the diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise has been welcomed by mass goers at St. Mel's Cathedral in Longford this morning.
Apr 5, 2023 17:27
Announcement imminent of new Ardagh/Clonmacnoise Bishop
An announcement is expected tomorrow.
Apr 4, 2023 15:18
'Justice for Ukraine' event to take place in Longford this evening
The remembrance ceremony in St Mel's Cathedral will mark 1 year since the invasion of Ukraine.
Feb 24, 2023 12:10Shannonside Newsletter
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