The parish priest of Kiltoghert, which includes Carrick-on-Shannon, Jamestown, Gowel and Leitrim village, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood today.
Fr Frank Garvey made reference to his golden jubilee at a funeral in Carrick today.
He celebrated the Mass of 88-year-old Tom Stokes, a widely respected tinsmith and Traveller, in St Mary's Church in Carrick.
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Speaking during the homily, Fr Garvey said it was a perfect way to mark his own personal milestone.
