News - St Nathy's Cathedral
Bishop says merging of Achonry and Elphin dioceses is an opening to 'broader horizons'
Kevin Doran's homily will call for communities to enter into a 'new space' which will allow them to 'grow together as the people of God' under their new union.
Mar 30, 2025 15:10
Bishop Kevin Doran officially to take charge of Diocese of Achonry today
His installation Mass takes place in St Nathy's Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Mar 30, 2025 12:09
Tributes paid to Ballaghaderreen GAA legend and former garda
Jim Fleming died peacefully on Tuesday in Mayo Hospice in Castlebar while aged in his 80s.
Mar 20, 2025 13:26
Ceremony to mark official installation of new Bishop of Achonry
Kevin Doran was appointed by Pope Francis as bishop of the diocese in February.
Mar 11, 2025 17:26
Locals in Ballaghaderreen welcome appointment of new Bishop of Achonry
The Diocese of Achonry had been without a bishop for almost a year until Kevin Doran got the job yesterday.
Feb 17, 2025 13:02
Appointment of bishop marks hopeful future for St. Nathy's Cathedral
The Diocese of Achonry had been without a bishop for almost a year until Kevin Doran got the job yesterday.
Feb 17, 2025 08:37
Bishop doesn't expect cathedral downgrade following dioceses merger
The historic building is the cathedral church of Achonry, which is set to amalgamate with the Diocese of Elphin.
Nov 11, 2024 14:10
Two properties damaged as large group converges on Ballaghaderreen in balaclavas
It comes ahead of a crime protest in the west Roscommon town at 5 o'clock this evening, starting at St Nathy's Cathedral car park before making its way down to the garda station at the other end of town.
Nov 3, 2024 08:56
Local councillor says recent assault in Ballaghaderreen is the 'last straw'
Gardaí are investigating reports the teenage boy was attacked in Main Street at around 12.10am on Friday.
Nov 3, 2024 08:31
Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes to visit Ballaghaderreen today
There's a welcoming service at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Oct 5, 2024 11:15
Ballaghaderreen cathedral installs CCTV after window smashed four times
Ballaghaderreen's Michael Scally was one of the speakers at the rally, which was held after several burglaries in the county recently.
Sep 30, 2024 13:28
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
Tributes paid to Ballaghaderreen businessman following his untimely death
His funeral will take place in St Nathy’s Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen on Saturday at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Kilcolman cemetery.
Aug 14, 2024 23:10
John O'Mahony to be laid to rest in Ballaghaderreen on Thursday
The legendary GAA manager and former TD and senator died on Saturday at the age of 71 in a Galway hospital.
Jul 8, 2024 11:02Shannonside Newsletter
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